"Nate, I want to talk to you about that thing which Mr G.. Grayson was talking to you last night, " She was even afraid to take his name.
Nathan's brows arched in confusion, hearing her, until he heard her next words.
"I thought about it alot and came to the conclusion that you should accept Mr Grayson's request of l.. leaving this country for the project, "
Shock was an understatement, Nathan was bewildered at her words. His eyes slightly widened, what made her change her decision so fast and easily.
"Seraphina... . "
"I know, Nate. I.. I was the one who was telling you to not leave before but now I think you should accept Mr Grayson's request because h.. he has also helped us a lot and when he is needing our help, we should h.. help him, " Only Seraphina knew how painful it was for her to speak out those words to him.
"But Seraphina, I don't want to leave you. I know Mr Grayson has done a lot for us and I should help him now but angel, I can't return his favour at the cost of you, " That was the truth, Seraphina was the cost which he wanted.
"I can't leave you here alone, because I can't take you there with me as you have your school and your finals after a couple of months and I can't take risk with your studies or future, so no. I have denied Mr Grayson's proposal that I won't be able to leave you here with him and his mother, "
Seraphina gulped hard. How she wished that it remained like what Nathan was saying but she knew she couldn't let it happen because she wasn't ready to endure its deadly aftermath.
"Nate, I.. I will be alright with Mr Grayson and his family because Mr Grayson is a g... good and humble man, " The biggest lie she had ever told in her life.
"But Ser... "
"Please try to understand, Nate. You should not always put me above your success and life. This opportunity will be really beneficial for your growth in future. You will be more successful and... "
"I want nothing at the cost of you, Seraphina, " He halted her words.
Seraphina was beyond astonished to know how he could love her so much. Her eyes filled with tears.
"But this time I want your success, happiness and wellbeing at the cost of anything, Nate, " She said as a lone tear rolled down from her eyes.
"I want you to choose yourself this time before me. At least not for you, but for me. Please choose yourself for once above me, Nate, "
Even Nathan's eyes filled with slight tears at her words. He didn't reply but just pulled her into a soft warm hug and kissed her head.
"You're above everything for me, Seraphina. My everything lies in you, my angel, "
Seraphina hugged him tightly and silently shedded her tears on his chest.
"Then for once, do something for us and not just only for me, Nate. " She softly breathed out and took out her face.
Seraphina saw the tears in her brother's eyes which hurted her more than anything. She palmed his face with her tiny soft hands and pecked his forehead affectionately.
"You're my mamma and you're my papa , Nate . I have always found them in you, so I want my parents to shine more beautifully in their lives through you. I want you to achieve every beautiful thing in your life but I know this won't be possible if you just think about me but not yourself, so please. Accept Mr Grayson's proposal. Go out for that business project and I promise I will try my best to live here on my own and it's just a matter of months then you will be back to me, "
Nathan was speechless, witnessing his little sister's matured behavior and words. She had turned so much understanding which made him feel proud of her but he was still not ready to leave her all alone.
"But Seraphina , how will you adjust with him and his family and in that new place for these 2 months ? You will.."
"I will try, Nate. I will try my best and if anything happens, I will tell you, so that you can come back to me as soon as possible, " She spoke but he still wasn't convinced.
"But Ser... "
"Do you trust Mr Grayson, Nate? " Seraphina asked him, which made him stunned.
"I do but he's still a stranger for you, Seraphina. You and even me have just started knowing him personally from the past couple of weeks, so how could I trust that stranger with you and your responsibility?"
His concern for his sister was justifiable and understandable because every brother would think the same for his little sister.
"But I trust him, Nate. I trust Mr Grayson , " She didn't know whether it was a lie or truth but she just said it.
"Mr Grayson won't do anything wrong or immoral, especially with me. He has always treated and behaved with me g...gently and appropriately," Now she lied fully but she had to, in order to convince him.
"So, please Nate. Accept his proposal and go out for that project. I will be alright here, please, "
Nathan exhaled a long breath and then looked into her pleading eyes. He nodded slightly and then spoke.
"Fine, I will talk to Mr Grayson about this and will notify him about my decision , "
Seraphina also nodded and then again caged him. She placed her head on his chest and closed her eyes which started falling tears silently because now she had herself chosen that path of getting destroyed and ruined by her only tormentor.
After getting done with the dinner . Seraphina had come back to her room to sleep but her sleep was far away from her because she got the news from Nathan that he was going to leave a day after tomorrow for that project as he had informed Arzal and he would make the arrangements of his leaving till then.
She was beyond restless and afraid and somehow hurt too because she knew that she was pushing herself but she had no other option than that. At that point, she was just thinking about her brother's safety and wellbeing, even if it was at the stake of herself.
Seraphina was tossing herself here and there when suddenly her mind started flashing those images of the day when on that same bed, she had lost her first kiss to him. Yes, he had snatched her first kiss from her but she had also willingly given up to him the other time.
Yes, she had every reason to blame him, to hate him for what he had done and was going to do but at the same time, she couldn't help but feel that strange sensation running across her entire body, just with the mere remembrance of the things he has done to her today. The way he kissed her, the way he touched her . Those feelings and sensations which he had made her to feel were terrifying yet so captivating.
Seraphina was totally drowned in her own thoughts which got broken with the ringing of her phone. She tossed her head and stretched her arm to take her phone from the table.
Her brows knitted in confusion, watching that unknown number, flashing on her phone's screen, especially at that time of the night. She picked up the call and pressed the phone to her ear.
"Hello, " She said, in her gentle and untidy voice but heard nothing for the opposite side but just a numb silence. So she spoke again.
"Hel... " Her voice halted, whereas her heart froze, finally hearing that voice from the other side.
"I am missing you, Princess, "