At the dinner table, the environment seems to be very much similar. My parents were worried about me asking me to have an extra bite, but Mr.Johnson standing behind and obeying the orders is a different situation.
Patrick joined us for dinner..He sat beside me and I had no other option but to remain silent. As far as the discussion went on, it seems that he had a good relationship with my parents.. As we were about to finish... I whispered
"Hey Pat, I need to have a word with you in person. Can you..."
"I will be waiting for you in the garden in 15 minutes" He said with a gentle smile...
That smile of him made me feel he is the person whom I have known from a long time....`but still it is different.
In the Garden area
Starring at the stars I was lost in thoughts waiting for Pat.
"Waiting for me!!!! You seem to be different... Earlier whenever I used to talk to you were cold towards me.. this time you asked me to meet .. what is it about"
"What are you saying"
"Do you want to talk about today's roses ? or tomorrow's proposal?"
I never imagined that Pat would be talking to me like this.. I have never seen him flirting with any girl over all these years...
"Are you out of your mind?"
"I have been chasing you from a long time.. Why do you reject always? Can't you be bit romantic"
"Are you crazy? When did you become like this?"
"What are you saying.... You surely are different from before."
Its not me..Its you who is different.Ok just leave it ..Can you please tell me what's going on with you and my parents.."
" Oh, we were just discussing on the Teck Project to discuss in the Board meeting next month.."
"What are you talking about... They just own a cafe.. and you have a 9-5 job right..."
Before Pat could speak... Cici came in a rush...
"Ms.Song..Mr.Wilson .. Sorry to interrupt you.. The Doctor suggested you to take your medicine on time and have a good rest.." Cici said..
"It's Ok , You rest now.. maybe we can chat later.. Good night" saying this Pat left.
In my room..
"Where are my medicines?"
"Ms.Song sorry to interrupt your conversation with Mr. Wilson..We dint want him to know that your personality has changed after the accident. "
" Cici.. Can you help me with something.."
"Yes Ms.Song"
"Tell me about myself"
"Ms. Song, you are the only heir to the Song Family. Your family is one of the top 10 richest families in the state. Your family owns businesses in Financial sector, clothing and logistics. "
"What about Pat?"
"Your father and Mr.Wilson's father are friends since childhood and long term business partners. Mr. Wilson has been proposing to you since last two years but you haven't agreed to it.."
"Cici... who asked you to come to the garden?"
"Mr. Johnson... He was afraid that Mr. Wilson would identify the change in you"
"Ian!!!.. Tell me about Ian ...When did I meet him?"
"Mr. Johnson joined the company 2 years ago. He was working with Mr.Song at that time. Once you decided to join the company he was appointed as your Personal Assistant. So from October onwards he has been working with you "
"October????"
"Yes, You have joined the company in October... Even during the accident, he was protecting you and got injured"
"where and when did I have the accident? and how did it happen?"
"I have no idea on how it happened but it is said the it was intentionally planned by Mr. Henry Simpsons"
"Henry??"
"Maybe you can ask Mr. Johnson later for more details.."
"Cici, what was my personality earlier... Tell me the truth "
"Ms. Song.. you were bit cold.. Reserved.. We were scared to talk to you ... But the way you greeted Mr. Wilson seems to be nothing like you "
"Were you scared of me earlier"
"Ms.Song, with the earlier you, I wouldn't dare to talk so much "
"I See.."
"Sorry Ms.Song... I just followed your orders.."