Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Sampson immediately saw through the ruse, “Bella would never say something so irresponsible. Can you just wait a few days for me?”
As the mother-son duo continued their debate, Mirabella intervened with a laugh, “I think Grandma’s idea is sound. With May for company and using the family jet to land directly at the estate’s airstrip, it’s quite safe.”
“Still, I worry about her health.”
“I’ve looked at Grandma’s recovery stats recently. A trip won’t hurt her.”
“Did you hear that? Bella says it’s fine!” Belinda’s voice was tinged with irrepressible joy, “May, start packing! Bella gave the green light!”
Sampson, realizing her determination, resignedly said to Mirabella, “This means you’ll have to look after both of them.”He worried that if his parents caught even a minor cold, it would all fall on Mirabella’s shoulders.
Others might help with simple tasks, but none would take the burden of acupuncture or surgery.
“Don’t worry, let Grandma come. A good mood is key to a faster recovery.”
Assured by her words, Sampson replied with a laugh, “Alright, I’ll listen to you.
And how’s Bard? Has he been treating you well?”
Mirabella smiled back, “Uncle Bard and Aunt Eunice have been wonderful. But when are you going to give me a new aunt, dear uncle?”
“You too, with the matchmaking.’ Sampson chuckled, “You’d do better to pay attention to those closer to you.”
“You mean Romeo?” Mirabella looked up at the young man before her.
Romeo, ever doting and curious, leaned in closer, his handsome face inches from hers, eager to catch the words floating from her phone.
“The McMillian lad is quite the catch. I’m looking forward to raising a glass at your wedding someday soon.”
Romeo’s eyes softened as he gazed at the girl before him, her long eyelashes framing her bright, smiling eyes.
“Uncle Sampson, Romeo and I are also looking forward to celebrating your big day,’ Mirabella interjected before he could respond, “But enough about that for now, I’ve got to run.”
Sampson chuckled, turning to his excited mother who was already busy packing for tomorrow’s trip. It was clear that it had been a long while since she’d been this happy.
“Is Grandma coming over tomorrow?” Romeo asked quietly after they had hung up.
“Yeah, she should be here by noon,’ Mirabella put her phone away. “It’s getting late, you should head back.”
“You’re kicking me out already?” Romeo feigned disappointment, knowing that once Grandma arrived, it might be hard to spend time with Mirabella. He wondered when they would see each other next.
“Who knows? Maybe Grandma will want to see you tomorrow and we’ll meet up again,’ Mirabella reassured him, seemingly reading his thoughts.
“What does Grandma like? I want to prepare a gift, just in case I get the chance to give it to her in person,” Romeo said, then added, “And what about your grandpa, uncle, and aunt?”
“Trying to charm the whole family in one go?””Well, if I’m going to take their precious granddaughter, niece under my wing, I’ve got to make a good impression.” Romeo’s gaze was tender as he looked at Mirabella.
From her room, Serena watched through the gap in the curtains as Romeo held Mirabella in a lingering embrace, his hands refusing to leave her for even a second.
He seemed so enamored with her.
A pang of envy struck Serena. She wondered what magic Mirabella had cast to hold Romec’s heart so firmly.
If only Mirabella would share her secret.
Meanwhile, Romeo walked Mirabella back towards the main house. As they strolled, Mirabella’s gaze lifted to the branches above, and whatever she said made Romeo crouch down so she could sit atop his shoulders and reach for the blossoms.
Serena was stunned. A man of Romeo’s stature, allowing a girl to perch on his shoulders.
Mirabella plucked a small branch of blossoms, several flowers adorning it, and softly asked to be let down.
“If it’s pretty, take more,’ Romeo indulged her. “If you like, we can plant some in our future home.”
Mirabella laughed, “Are you talking about Moon Villa or Bella Villa?”
“Whichever you want. If you like Moon Villa, we’ll plant them there. If you prefer Bella Villa, then there.
But if you don’t like either.”
“Then we’ll find a new place, as long as you love it” she finished his thought.
“That’s right. Now, let me help you down. Is it uncomfortable?””I just want to get down.”
Romeo crouched to let her off, “Take it easy.”
Once on the ground, Mirabella’s hand was once again clasped in his as they continued their walk, fading from Serena’s sight. In just half a year, their relationship had grown so close, so intimate.
Jealousy seethed within Serena. Without Mirabella, maybe Romeo would have taken a liking to her.
She even believed she could win him over.
“Alright, you head on back now.”
Mirabella was well aware that Romeo had a few loose ends to tie up in Dawnstar, and he had already taken time out of his busy day to be with her.
The poor guy hadn’t had a moment’s rest.
“Get some sleep early, alright? And call me anytime, Romeo said, his eyes brimming with reluctance.
He leaned in, his lips lingering on hers for a while before he whispered softly, “I’ll text you when I get home.”
“Sure, drive safe, and take it slow,’ Mirabella urged, her gaze lingering on him longer than she intended, “Just be careful, okay?”
“You care about me now.’ The satisfaction in Romeo’s eyes was undeniable.
It seemed his long-held affection was finally being reciprocated.
After he left, several of the household staff quickly surrounded Mirabella, effectively blocking her path.
“Ms. Bella, I’m just dying to know. What’s it like dating the one and only Romeo?”
“How on earth did you manage to snag him? Spill the beans, will you? You’ve got us all curious!”
“What did you do to make him so utterly devoted to you? You must have some secret. Oh! Mr.
McMillian.”
They certainly hadn’t expected Romeo to come back, and the staff quickly ducked their heads and stepped back.Romeo was surprised to find the staff so close to Mirabella, and even more surprised to see the warmth in her eyes when they surrounded her. He femembered when he first met her, she rarely showed such a tender side.
She was always so cool and detached.
Had she changed, or had he just never really known her?
“I just remembered, I have a gift for you that I haven’t given yet.” Romeo pulled out a small box from his coat pocket.
The staff peeked curiously. It was a small, square box, about the size of a palm. Could it be that Mr.
McMillian was going to propose?
With that thought, their faces lit up with knowing grins, wondering if Ms. Bella would say ‘yes’ right then and there.
Inside the box, Mirabella found a chocolate molded into the shape of The Emerald Tower, with “I love you” inscribed on it.
The staff craned their necks to see that it wasn’t a ring, but the declaration of love on the chocolate made them giggle even more.
Romeo sure knew how to play the romance card.
“When did you buy this?” Mirabella was surprised. He seemed to have a magic touch, always pulling out gifts from thin air.
“I had it custom-made in advance. Not too shabby, right? I thought you’d like it.” Romeo said, and without a second glance at the others, tenderly stroked her hair, “I’ll head back now.””Yeah, okay.’ Mirabella watched him walk away.
“Now Mr. McMillian won’t be popping back unexpectedly, right?”
“Ms. Bella, does the chocolate have anything written on the other three sides? I caught a glimpse of one side, and it was all written up. It’s not some condensed version of a love letter, is it?”
Mirabella’s gaze landed on her, “You have quite the eye for detail.”
“It’s just the angle. I swear I wasn’t snooping! It was totally by chance.”
The staff were eager to gossip more, but then Mirabella asked, “Do we have any spare vases?”
In her other hand, she held a sprig of blossom, several pure white flowers bloomed on the branch, looking particularly fresh and elegant.
“Of course! Mrs. Griffith loves flowers. We’ve got vases of all sorts” One of the staff hurried off to fetch one for her.
Mirabella took the vase to her room, filled it with water, and placed the blossoms inside. Her eyes softened as she admired them.
The next morning dawned bright and early.
Serena was the first to rise, her morning stillness interrupted by the sight of a maid tidying up the room.
It was only upon inquiry that she fearned her grandmother was coming for a visit.
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