Chapter 14 Healing and good health

Chapter 14 Healing and good health
(SHANNICA'S P.O.V)
I laugh in disbelief,
"Ha-ha! You're quite a joker, Xander. You're funny. Don't worry I'll make sure it never happens, no personal feelings attach I know." I said and even raise my right hand as if I am pledging for something.
"And my son, Xenon, he's quite a handful kid. So I need you to be patient with him." he added.
I nod, "I'm pretty good at handling kids, it's nothing to be worried about." I answered.
"I hope so." he said smiling.
"By the way, after tonight, I'll appreciate it if you'll start packing your things and move to my place where Xenon and I are living."
Crap, why so soon?!
"It would be more convenient if you will start living with me."
"A-Alright, okay then." I respond and fake a smile.
Gosh, is it too late to back out now?
Xander glanced at the wall clock and noticed that it's already 5:00 PM. Fudge, why does the time flies so fast? I'm not ready to face his father yet.
"Let's go, Dad's place is completely an opposite direction from the villa, it's a 30 minutes drive so I think we should go." He informed me.
I nod and followed him quietly. Actually, I'm quite nervous. What if his Dad won't like me? I came from an ordinary family, and the worst is... I'm a divorcee. No parent would let their child getting married to such a woman like me, right?
What if... He's like my former mother-in-law Madame Jenna? I'm scared... Wealthy family do really have the most highest standard in picking their in-laws.
I don't want to be discriminated again.
Xander and I started to drive all the way to his Dad's house.
"Uhm.. What does your Dad mostly like, Xander?" I asked out of the blue.
"My Dad? Hmm he likes expensive wine. Don't worry, I already brought wine with me." He said.
"H-How about something else?"
While looking straight in the road, I saw a flower boutique in the side walk.
"Does your Dad likes flower?" I asks again.
"Flower? Well, he do sometimes." he answered in an unsure tone.
"Can you pull over for a minute there?" I requested and pointed another boutique we are about to surpass.
He didn't respond but yet he really stop the car, park at the side walk.
"Are you going to buy flowers for my Dad?" he asks.
"Yeah." I nod and smile before I went out the car.
"Good afternoon, ma'am. Such a lovely young lady who look so beautiful like our flowers." The old woman welcomes me.
I smile, "Do you have any Achillea flowers, grandma?" I ask.
"Yes, I do."
"How about Salvia?"
The old woman nod as an answer.
"Can you make me a bouquet of Salvia and Achillea flowers, grandma?" I requested.
"Sure, that would be lovely, young lady." She said smiling and went inside to prepare my flowers.
"Hey."
My heart almost jump when Xander suddenly appear from my back.
"Do you want some flower?" he questioned.
So sudden?
"No, it's alright. I don't want some flowers, Xander. Thanks." I immediately refuse.
After a few minutes the old woman went out with the bouquet I requested,
"Wow. You decorated it so well, grandma. Thank you." I complimented.
Xander was about to pay for the flower but I stopped him.
"Let me pay for this, please." I insist and hand the 1000 php bill to the old woman.
Xander started the engine and we continue our drive all the way to his Dad's residence.
"Why do you suddenly think about flowers?" Xander asked while looking straight at the road.
"Because I used to love flowers... But not anymore." I responded.
It takes a while for Xander to talk again. I think he wants to ask why, but decided not to.
"What kind of flower is that?" He ask again, instead of asking me 'why'.
"Achillea and salvia." I answered.
"Hmm. They look good." He commented.
I look at him and chuckled all of the sudden,
He glance at me for a second, "Why are you laughing?"
"You know nothing about flowers, do you?" I teased.
"Do I need to know about flowers?"
I chuckle again, "Don't tell me you're buying flowers without knowing it's meaning?"
"I don't mind, I just brought anything that is beautiful in my eyes." He answered.
"It's the same as if you're telling me that you only cares about beauty, but not with personality, Mr. Lincoln." I proclaimed.
I saw him flinch and then smirk, "Is that so?" He mocked.
"Do you know what does Achillea and Salvia means?"
"What is it?"
"Healing and good health." I simply answered.
Xander again glance at me while I am smiling looking at him.
"Hey... Eyes on the road." I reminded him because he's looking at me for quite a while.
"O-Oh yeah, right.." He look away and suddenly felt awkward.

Did I say something wrong?