Chapter 113: Lunch Date
"My favorite girl is finally here to meet me. Nora, my child, how are you doing?" Grandpa William exclaimed, and Nora quickly hugged him, smiling widely. "Hey! Don’t tease me! I know I’m only your second choice. Grandma is the top pick."
William Doughby gave a deep loud laugh and said," I do not lie, girl. You are my favorite girl in your generation of course."
Nora shook her head as she sat opposite the old man and smiled," You always have an answer for everything."
"Hey! The gift of the gab is what keeps me in business kid. Now what are you going to eat?"
"This place is famous for its spaghetti, so I’ll try that." Nora answered quickly.
Grandpa William nodded approvingly and quickly placed the order before looking keenly at Nora...
Nora fidgeted under his gaze before quickly muttering," Grandpa, don’t give me that interrogating look, alright. I know why you’ve summoned me here."
"Well, you should know! I thought we agreed that you would come to me with any problems. And yet, here we are, with me having no knowledge of what you’ve been through."
"Grandpa, I did not mean to hide anything from you. But everything happened so suddenly. First there was the stalker, then mother’s attack and then the stalker again. After that, I was prepping to be presented as Demetri’s wife. And then I’d barely gotten over these other things when the dog attack happened. It almost feels like the Lord of Death has been taking a keen interest in me. I almost lost my life not once or twice but thrice in three months."
"And not once did you come to me." Grandpa William spoke softly, his eyes shining with disappointment.
"Grandpa, I knew you would be worried. Even now I can see that reflected in your eyes. But, Grandpa, you can stop worrying a bit. It’s been a challenging time, but I’m okay. It’s a lot to take in, but I’m navigating through it. I was not alone in this. Demetri has been a great support in everything."
The old man’s eyes sharpened as he heard Nora’s words and a look of discomfort passed over his face which was missed by Nora as the waiter placed the steaming bowls of spaghetti in front of them.