Chapter 308: Convincing (2)
"What do you see in that man?" Phillip asked as he was still trying to figure out what attracted Annalise to Rafael.
"I am not going to answer that since no matter what I say you won’t think that Rafael is good for me. Aside from the fact he is a knight, shouldn’t you be happy I have finally found someone I want to be with? Wasn’t that a concern you and mother had for me?" Annalise asked, watching as their army went back toward the trees.
"I wanted you to settle down with one of our own. Not someone from the other side and worst of all, you went and got yourself involved with that man’s son. You did this just to upset me, didn’t you?" Phillip questioned, knowing Annalise would be cruel enough to do something like this.
Phillip didn’t see it as a mere coincidence that Annalise came to like River’s son.
"Father, I wouldn’t waste my time with a man because I am upset with you or I want to make you upset. My feelings for Rafael have nothing to do with anyone but us. I would appreciate it if you didn’t speak like he isn’t handsome," said Annalise, knowing that was what her father meant with his earlier question. "Must you be so petty to deny his looks?"
Phillip thought differently and muttered, "He isn’t. I’ve seen many good-looking men back home that would be much better suited for you."
"Father, I swear if you won’t stop trying to sway me from being with him, I will not speak to you. Do you want me to run away again?" Annalise asked, turning to her father.
She couldn’t be happier when she was reunited with her horse and did not have to ride with her father. Annalise was close to riding off and leaving Phillip behind to talk to himself.
"I am only trying to understand why him and not anyone else at home. What made you look at him and think he is the one? I am trying to make sense of your relationship since you failed to inform me that you were more than just his maid. Did he touch you?" Phillip asked, gripping the reins as he awaited the answer.