AN UNEXPECTED GROOM

Roxane instinctively hid the shirt behind her. She stammered, panicked,

– N-nothing. It’s, it’s nothing…

‘It’s finish! She’ll think I’m a pervert!’

Christine held back her laughter and said:

– All right. Don’t hide it anymore. I know it’s my brother’s shirt. Last night, you two…

She hurriedly covered Christine’s mouth and said:

– Nothing happened between us last night. It’s true!

– You are husband and wife. It’s normal even if something happened between the two of you. It would be strange if there was nothing, said Christine, whose mouth was still covered, in a muffled voice.

– Uh…

She removed her hand and looked away. For a moment, she didn’t know what to say. She knew the more she tried to explain, the more complicated it would be.

Christine was very tactful and did not delve further. She says :

– Although I don’t know much, I know that you love my brother very much. I can also tell that he loves you very much.

Roxane pushed her hair back and asked, embarrassed:

-Is it so obvious?

-There are two things that cannot be retained. One is sneezing and the other is love in his eyes.

Yesterday, during the awards ceremony, the way Sebastien and Roxane looked at each other was filled with deep affection. Anyone who wasn’t blind could see it.

She pursed her lips and did not speak.

Christine hesitated for a moment before saying seriously:

-Roxane, although my brother seems cold, he is actually very warm and gentle. All these years, there haven’t been any girls around him, let alone a girl close to him. I know he doesn’t like women. In fact, he wasn’t born like that. If it wasn’t for…

She suddenly stopped speaking. Then, she looked at Roxane with her almond-shaped eyes before repeating:

– Roxane, you must treat my brother well. Because he is the chairman of the Flores Group and the head of the Flores family, everyone thinks he is high and mighty. Only he knows what kind of pain and burden he carries. I hope you make his future days sweet, not bitter.

Roxane could vaguely guess something from Christine’s words, but she didn’t worry.

– I will treat him well.

His clear voice carried a certain firmness. Then she said sincerely and with determination:

– I will treat him well!

No matter what Sebastian went through in the past, she would treat him well and make him happy every day.

…

After washing, Roxane and Christine went downstairs.

Sebastien was already sitting at the dining table, drinking coffee.

The two young women approached and sat down.

Roxane was relaxed and had breakfast as usual.

On the other hand, Christine’s heart was beating rapidly in her chest as she carefully studied Sebastien’s expression. After confirming that he wasn’t angry, she finally relaxed.

When he asked the butler to have someone clean a room for Christine, she couldn’t hide the joy in her eyes as she asked:

-Brother, can I come and stay here in the future?

Sebastien’s kindness and rare smiles were all given to Roxane. Facing his sister, he was cold and indifferent. Maybe it was instinctive. He said without expression:

– Yes. You can come and accompany Roxane when you are free.

He didn’t like members of the Flores family to come to the Moon Pavilion. However, when he thought about the fact that Roxane didn’t have many friends and perhaps didn’t have many people to talk to, he figured there was no harm done an exception this time since she seemed to have taken a liking to Christine.

Christine knew that she had only been invited to the Moon Pavilion because of Roxane. However, she was neither jealous nor resentful. Instead, she was very happy. She said :

– Thank you brother. Thank you, sister-in-law.

Roxane was happy for Christine. Then, she looked at Sebastien with sparkling eyes as if she were saying thank you.

After breakfast, she and Christine left for college. They held hands as they got into the car. They didn’t even notice that Sebastien intended to send them to university. They didn’t look like in-laws at all, more like sisters.

The butler saw this and sighed.

– Wonderful. Madam and Young Miss are about the same age, and they get along so well.

Sebastien didn’t say anything. Only a very slight smile was visible on his face.

…

When she arrived at the university, Professor Watson called her into his office. Besides congratulating her again, he had something else to discuss with her.

Someone had offered a good price for his painting. Since the painting was by her grandmother, it was clearly very personal to her. Therefore, Professor Watson was unsure whether to sell the painting.

Unexpectedly, Roxane was quite decisive. She said :

– I’m going to sell it. Professor, I’m going to have to trouble you to help me with the process.

The painting was meant to be seen by people. If someone was willing to buy it, it was a confirmation of its ability.

Professor Watson smiled.

-Aren’t you reluctant or are you afraid that your grandmother will be unhappy?

– My grandmother said that it is an affirmation of my ability when people like my works. So she won’t be unhappy. She will only be happy for me, replied Roxane.

Professor Watson nodded approvingly.

– You’re right. Then, after receiving the contract, you can take a look at it and sign it. The payment will also be transferred to you soon.

– Thank you, professor.

After that, Professor Watson let her return to class.

…

As soon as Roxane left Professor Watson’s office, she couldn’t wait and quickly sent a message to Sebastien.

Roxane: Is there anything you would like as a gift?

Sebastien, who was in a meeting, heard his phone vibrate. When he saw the message, his gaze became gentle as he responded to her message.

Sebastian: ?

Roxane: Someone wants to buy my competition painting. The price they offer is quite good. I want to buy you a gift. What do you want?Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Sebastien: Congratulations.

Sebastien: You.

She naturally understood Sebastien’s meaning. Her ears were warm as she typed her response into her phone.

Roxane: I’m not going to talk to you anymore. I’m going to class.

Since she had put her phone on silent, she didn’t see Sebastian’s next response.

Sebastien: You are the best gift that God has given me.