Anna did not know how to reply to him. This was the ultimate truth they were living in. She was their future sister in law.
"Thank you." Was all that she said and took the box he gave to her. She can not even imagine this small human being Chris's brother. They all were so different from each other. Not even in her dreams can she imagine this being the truth.
"We are planning for a small get together till Anna's school reopens. Well, Anna, you should come to our place too. This will help you understand our site better." Klara spoke happily. But this does not mean Anna was happy to hear that.
They were inviting her to such a place where one is her future fiance, other is her lover. And on top of that, both of them are real brothers. Was this some kind of joke?
Anna was going to decline the offer but then suddenly, grandfather Walker came up and spoke, "I think it is perfect, Mrs. Steve. This way both the children can even understand each other better."
Hearing these words from Grandfather Walker's mouth, Anna felt her throat being tightened. How can he speak it like this!? He knew this very well that she hates this person from bottom of her heart then why are they persistent to send her to their place!?!?!
But Anna was not the only one who was reluctant. This time, Liam was more than furious with his father. How can he decide on behalf of Anna for such an important thing!?
"Father, I think we should let Anna decide. Maybe she has her school also." Liam tried to change the topic and threw the decision on Anna herself. But his efforts were in all vain as Grandfather did not listen to anyone. He just gave Liam a glare and asked him to shut up.
David Steve also agreed to his wife and finally, Anna will be going to the south of Zuak Land which is also the area where Steve dominate.
From the starting to the end, Chris kept quiet. He just listened and noticed the expression of each person present here. From Mother Marrie's face, he can guess this easily that she was too shocked to see Alex here.
Hah! Though he wanted to kill his brother for taking so much attention from him and especially, being loved by his fiance he knew this was the only power he does not have right now. No matter what, this guy is his real brother.
Although they do not share any type of bonding and he also, does not have any affection for him but this was because of the restriction his parents had put on him.
The only thing his parents have asked him was to leave his brother alone. Though he knew he can not touch bis brother for now, once he has that power, the first and foremost thing he is going to do is to remove Alex from his way.
This person was his competitor in everything, either it is properties of Steve family or love. Scott was still small and he knew that he can easily manipulate him once he comes under his wings.
"Okay, so it is final now. Anna will come to Zuak Land day after tomorrow and everyone will let me have some time with my beautiful fiance, right Si?" Instead of answering, she took everyone's excuse and left the space.
'Spending time with that bastard? Impossible! I will rather kick your a.s.s in that free time, Chris.' Anna had mostly lost her strength to even stay and talk with others.
It was an emotionally challenging day for her as so many truths came out today. Now Anna was standing in her back garden with a shawl around her while wearing a night suit.
It was already night and the party was over. But her heart was not at ease at all. Everything that happened during the ball, kept on repeating in her mind. It was a fixed memory now!
The way, Chris introduced Alex and then meeting Alex's eyes in search of honest answers. Though he kept an expressionless face Anna can never control her emotions when it comes to him.
In fact, everyone used to say that she is really good at face expression but today, her heartfelt the betrayal again.
The betrayal that the person she loved, is revealed to be the brother of the person she is soon to be engaged to. Yes, she was his sister in law and they had a small affair before.
Affair with sister in law? Haha, yes! They were practically the same age and even in the same school. The person she should be betrothed to should be Alex Steve, not Chris Steve!
But why she never heard about this brother!? Suddenly she gets to know, till now Alex has lied to her about so many things. Even his name is not Alex but Luke!
How can she trust him again in this lifetime? But does her love faded away with just this betrayal? No, her love for him is more than this. Above all of these obstacles!
The night was dark but the moon and stars kept on sparkling in this big sky. These were the only people who can see how hurt she was right now.
Anna was confused about what to do now?! She is going to his place next to the next day, and what will she do there? Spend time with Chris? No way!!! She would rather die before this.
But why God is being so unfair with her? Why can't he just let her live in peace!?
But Anna held some doubts in her mind for sure about what Grandfather said before. "There is something going on."
She knew he has a motive!
...
While Anna was hurt and sitting under stars and moons in such cold weather, the temperature of Steve Mansion was on the next heights.
"Hah, you think you can do whatever you want and I will just see them like a fool?"