Chapter 58: The Town’s Tomboy
"You could have told me that you are welcoming guests, Rory," Liam wrapped his arms around her shoulders."I would have dressed nicely."
"I didn’t know either. I think they wanted to surprise me!" Rory whispered and picked the last weed she could see from Liam’s shirt.
Liam squinted his eyes and looked at her. If she didn’t know they’d be here and were here because she was asked to by her grandmother... what is her grandmother planning? He didn’t believe that her grandmother would have wanted to give her a surprise. She does not love Rory that much.
He felt a stare at him and turned to see Mrs. Delport staring at him. He didn’t know why but he thought that woman to be pretentious. He believed that woman has a lot to hide and is pretending to be some lovely old lady.
"Uncle, was it your idea to surprise me?" Rory asked. "Meet Liam...Um..."
"Fitzwilliam Roberts," Ian stepped forward and held out his hand for a sake. "The rising star of the business world. Who doesn’t know him?"
"Yeah, I’m the star!" Liam smiled. "Hello, Ian," Liam shook his hands.
Rory elbowed him as he didn’t even bother to be humble or say nice words to Ian. Ian is great in his field too and he could have said some good words out of courtesy.
"What?" Liam looked at Rory.
"Nothing. I am awed by your incredible modesty," she said sarcastically and he smiled.
I am the greatest! And he knows it! Why should I pretend otherwise?
Liam tried to walk beside her but he was pushed aside by Mrs. Delport. Pressing his lips, he walked behind Mrs. Delport dragging his feet. Rory was happy beyond measures and she didn’t notice anything else.