LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT - SEASON 2 CHAPTER 17
“I will show Keira her room,” Zach’s mother said after the wonderful lunch.
“I’m sure she’s a bit tired and would like to rest a little,” added Zach’s mother.
Keira looked at Zach who smiled at her and said, “I’ll check on you later. I have something to discuss with Grandpa about the ranch.”
Keira nodded and quietly followed Zach’s mom. For the first time in her life, she did not know what to do. She couldn’t even open up simple conservation.
She had already praised Mrs. Lim’s cooking during their lunch. And they had already talked about her meeting Lyra in the City.
‘Shall I say that the house is nice?’ she mused but chose not to talk at all because of the awkward silence.
As they walked up to the stairs, Zach’s mother talked, “Did Zach tell you that our family came from nothing. But because of Zach’s hard work and sacrifices, we’ve come this far. This villa, the ranch… It’s all Zach’s sweat and blood.”
Keira bit her lip and answered, “Yes, Ma’am, I’m well aware of it and I also admire him more because he is a responsible man and dotes on his family.”
Zach’s mother did not respond as they walked through the hallway.
“It’s one of the guest rooms, and I hope you’ll be comfortable,” Sheila said as she went inside the room. It was an elegant room that boasted high ceiling, fireplace, and a balcony.
Zach mother walked to the balcony.
“This place is a nest. A total escape from stress…” Keira commented unconsciously as she followed Mrs. Lim to the balcony and looked at the extraordinary garden view outside.
The house was very big and impressive from the outside. But the most important thing was that she could feel the soul of a family at Zach’s home. Later, she would ask Zach to tour her inside his home, then at the whole land to see his ranch.
Her thoughts of the various activities she would love to do with Zach were interrupted when Mrs. Lim straightforwardly asked, “Do your family know about Zach’s background. That he came from a poor family?”
Keira gulped because she could now get what was the reason for the sudden change of Zach’s mother’s mood when she learned that she was Field Marshal Chan’s daughter. Their family had already been well-known because of their family assets even before her dad actually accepted the position of Field Marshal.
“Yes, Ma’am, they know everything,” Keira answered.
This time Mrs. Lim turned to Keira and intently looked at her.
“They had him investigated? Made a background check?” Mrs. Lim asked directly.
Though surprised with the direct question, Keira answered immediately with a hand gesture, “Oh, no, Ma’am, please don’t misunderstand. My parents will never do that. Actually, Zach is more like a son to my dad. He admires how Zach perseveres and he said that Zach was the best among the students he had so far. He also often mentions that Zach was the kind of a son who he longed for,” explained Keira as she believed what her father thought of Zach.
“To be honest, Ma’am, I was the one who had an investigation on Zach as soon as I met him,” Keira confessed, a bit bashful as she slightly bowed her head.
Then she continued, “It’s because I fell in love at first sight, so I had him investigated to know him more and more like to stalk him.”
Mrs. Lim was startled but remained quiet and looked at Keira’s embarrassed face.
“If I’m not wrong, I think you are worried if my parents will accept Zach or look down on him?” Keira asked as she looked directly at Mrs. Lim.
Then she added, “They like Zach very much, both my dad and mom. And I’m proud to say that my parents do not look at the background of the man who I will choose as long that man is sincere about his feelings towards me. That would be enough for them to accept him. My parents are very supportive and Zach will not be treated wrongly. So I do hope that you’ll be at ease, Mrs. Lim.”
Sheila was taken aback by Keira’s straightforwardness but she remained silent for a while and looked at the view outside instead.
After a few minutes, Keira heard a long, deep, sigh from Mrs. Lim.
“I hope you are not offended, Keira. I can’t help but get worried for Zach because I know how cruel your world can be. Though I’m not saying it’s always cruel. But more often than not, the high society circle is where the rich people step on the poor without batting an eye,” stated Mrs. Lim.
“Although Zach managed to earn this vast land through his hard work, it did not change the fact that he has a poor background. And I’m sure you also know that what Zach has right now is just nothing for the rich like your family. It still can’t compare…” Mrs. Lim expressed her thoughts in her humble tone.
Keira couldn’t help but held Mrs. Lim’s hand with hers as she stared intently into Mrs. Lim’s eyes.
“Yes, that’s true, Ma’am, but please believe that no kind of wealth can be compared with how important Zach is to me. Because I’m willing to lose that wealth and status, but not Zach…”
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Keira jumped on the bed as soon as Zach’s mom left. She inhaled and exhaled loudly several times.
“So this is how it feels to be interrogated?” she murmured totally relieved.
She only hoped that Mrs. Lim was contented and satisfied with her answers.
She stared at the ceiling. Mrs. Lim was right because mostly, people in their circle did look at the family background, like Jeru’s family, more precise Old Madam Liu.
Good thing was, and she considered herself very blessed for that, her parents were different. At least, she would not need to choose between her parents and Zach.
She closed her eyes as she felt sleepy after that wonderful meal. She was sure that Zach would take the time to check on her a bit later…
She was about to drowse off when she heard a knocking at the door.
Keira quickly opened her eyes and stood up to open the door.
“Hello! Can I come in?” asked Rizie, grinning at her.
Keira smiled and nodded as she opened the door wider for Rizie.
She went inside the room as she said, “This room is the nearest to Big Bro’s room. By the way, thank you again for the presents. I really love them.”
Rizie sat down at the side of the bed and gestured Keira to sit beside her.
“I will not take much of your time. I just sneaked while Big Bro is out. Hmm, I’ve heard that we are of the same age, so I’m a little bit hesitant to call you “sis”.” said Rizie.
Keira smiled and subconsciously wanted to answer, “Call me “sis-in-law” then.”
“Hmmm, you can call me sis or Keira. Whichever you are comfortable with. It’s okay with me, Rizie.” Keira said instead.
“Alright, I will call you sis then since I think you are a nice person and you truly like my Big Bro. However, I just want to warn you, if you ever break my Big Bro’s heart or hurt him… I will hunt you down,” said Rizie without blinking as she intently looked at Keira.
Then she smiled and winked at Keira.
“I’m sorry, I just could not help it because before…” she paused as if hesitant to continue.
“I mean, we love our big bro so much, as you can see, so even I am protective of him. But I like you and I don’t think we will get to the point where I will need to hunt you down, but just in case, I wanted to warn you in advance,” explained Rizie.
“I’ll leave you now as Big Bro might scold me for disturbing you if he finds me here,” said Rizie with a grin as she quickly went outside.
Keira was left in awe.
“Thank God that Lyra did not thr_@ten me like that,” she mumbled before she let out a long sigh and lay on the bed again.
Then she chuckled, “What a cute sister…” she whispered before she finally dozed off.
Zach went straight to Keira’s room after discussing matters related to the ranch with his right-hand man and grandfather.
The ranch was doing quite good. They had a lot of cattle and sheep. Rizie and Josh, with the guidance of their grandfather, were doing great with the sales and marketing. Their ranch would gradually expand, plus they were also engaged in farming and raising crops for feeding the animals such as hay and feed grains.
Zach felt proud of all his siblings; Lyra as an attorney, and now the twins, who both graduated with flying colors, majoring in business and accounting.
He couldn’t ask for more…
Inside the room, Keira was lying on the bed and Zach could tell that she was sleeping.
“My falling star was indeed tired, ah?” Zach whispered as he walked towards the bed and sat on the side.
He stared at Keira’s peaceful face and smiled lovingly.
He couldn’t help but lay down on the bed beside her, facing her to drown himself with the beauty before him. If Keira only knew how hard he was trying to restrain himself from having her completely.
“You sleepyhead… How can you sleep like a baby…” Zach muttered as his palm gently touched Keira’s soft skin.
His fingertips trailed Keira’s perfectly shaped eyebrow, then her prominent nose, then followed by her full and kissable lips where, whenever she was with him, he wanted to dwell into with his own lips.
“Hmm, are you comparing my facial features with the others?” Keira suddenly murmured, as her lips curved into a smile.
She gently opened her eyes as she continued, “The bed is so comfortable that I felt sleepy.”
“How is it?” Keira asked referring to the discussion Zach had pertaining to the ranch.
“Everything is good. I will tour you tomorrow, so you’ll see what your boyfriend has to offer. You can still back out…” said Zach in a jest.
Keira crumpled her face as she answered, “I only want the whole Zach… so offer yourself, all of you and that will be enough. So, sorry, you know I don’t back-out… I never did, especially, if the matter involves the person whom I love.”
Zach was speechless.
Keira, on the other hand, touched his face and said, “Sorry, my lovely General, but you are already chained and locked up… whether you like it or not… backing-out is not available in Keira’s vocabulary…”
Zach grinned and pinched her nose.
“I really don’t mind. But I want to, at least, be a boyfriend that you can be proud of.” Said Zach.
Keira kissed his nose and said, “I’m proud of you. You are my General and if anyone dares to look down on you? I will personally tear those idiots apart!”
Zach laughed and hugged Keira.
Zach understood Keira’s heart and he was grateful that she was not bothered with matters like that.
However, for some reason, his pride was still telling him that he must achieve more, so Keira wouldn’t experience a backlash in the future for loving a nobody like him.
He somehow, wanted to accomplish a good source of living for the future because once he settled down, he would also quit being a soldier.
That’s what he had promised to his family and to himself…