Chapter 22 : Preparations
Lucia changed out of Liam's shirt into a short blue flare gown that stopped on her thighs, she checked herself out in the mirror before heading for the living room.
From the staircase she could see Liam and Mr Williams seated at the dining table to have breakfast. She quickly walked to where they were.
" Not fair Mr Williams, so he gets a hearty meal with... Fish and sauce... " Lucia pouted as she mentioned the different meals on the table " While all I get is bland soup " She complained
" Well if you still have an appetite, join us " Mr Williams replied, laughing at how childish Lucia was being.
" Don't mind if I do " Lucia smiled drifting towards Liam, she plopped herself down beside him.
" Don't disturb me " Liam warned once she sat beside him
Lucia stared deeply at Liam to the notice of both Mr Williams and Liam himself.
" Why are you looking at me like that? " Liam asked, turning to look at Lucia who did not turn away.
" Turn your eyes away from my face " Liam ordered
" I don't want to, it's my eyes I can do whatever I want with it " Lucia replied
" Whatever, by the way my shirt... " Liam started
" What about your shirt? " Lucia asked still not turning away from his face
" Wash it before you return it " Liam continued
Lucia hissed annoyed that she thought he was about to say something important " Whatever " She replied rolling her eyes
Liam turned back to his food while Lucia kept staring at his face.
" Stop thinking about kissing me " Liam muttered low enough for Lucia to hear him, her cheeks suddenly became red and she turned away quickly getting up from her seat, surprising Mr Williams who knew nothing.
" What's wrong Lucia? " Mr Williams asked surprised
" I wasn't thinking about that, why would you say something like that? " Lucia asked, shouting on the top of her voice
" I wasn't sure if it'd be safe to stay around you knowing how steamy things could get with you " Liam replied smirking
" I feel uncomfortable, I'll leave you both to talk " Mr Williams abruptly stood up, a wide smile imprinted on his face as he walked away.
" It's not what you think... Come back " Lucia yelled after Me William's retreating figure, seeing that Mr Williams was gone she turned to Liam with a death glare.
" I'll say this once... It was a mistake that could have been avoided if you had stopped me or left me alone there " Lucia shouted
" And relish the sight of you pouncing on the next person who finds you... That would have been nice " Liam smirked
Lucia wished she could rip that smirk off his face " It won't happen again " She blurted out
" If it does happen again, how much will you give me? " Liam asked, standing up from his seat to face Lucia.
Surprised by his sudden action, Lucia instinctively walked backwards but Liam kept closing the distance until Lucia was backed against a wall.
" Huh? If it happens again what will you give to me? "Liam asked again
" If I ever kiss you again, then I'll give you anything you ask for " Lucia replied shakily
" Really? Remember this day " Liam smirked
Lucia pushed him away and said " I will... But you can't request more than 15000 from me "
" We'll see then... So if you're not here to kiss me then why were you staring at me? " Liam asked
" Oh... Well I wanted to seek advice " Lucia replied straightening her hair
" I know I'm really smart but I never envisioned having to advice a dumb one " Liam sighed
" I've learnt from staying with you that ignorance is the key to survival " Lucia frowned
" Well I want to know, what does your mother like? " Lucia asked
" Well... Um to be honest I have no idea "
" And you're her son? " Lucia retorted
" She's alive, she's well... I don't think I need knowledge of any other thing about her " Liam replied
" You are the worst son I've ever seen " Lucia sighed
" And you should stop trying to be a great daughter in law, we don't want you rubbing off on her. What if I finally find a wife and she likes you too much? " Liam reasoned
" Believe me, with the type of person you are, it won't happen any time soon " Lucia replied
" Also, I didn't quite make and impression so this is my chance to fix that "
" Suit yourself " Liam replied and walked away
" Really, you're not gonna help me? " Lucia shouted after Liam and he waved his hands in the air to signify a ' no '
" That crab " Lucia snorted, she thought for a while of who might be of help to her
" Might Mr Williams know something that could help? " Lucia thought
" Let me check with him "
Before she took a step further to look for Mr Williams, he stepped into the living room.
" I was about looking for you " Lucia smiled
" Is there something you need from me? " Mr Williams asked
" Do you have any idea what Mrs Henderson might like? " Lucia asked
" For a present? " Mr Williams asked
" Yes "
" Well she does wear pure diamond " Mr Williams said in a serious tone
" Anything in my capacity? " Lucia refrained her question making Mr Williams laugh
" French wine, she loves them a lot, " Mr Williams finally said after laughing for a while.
" Wine, that's better... Thanks Mr Williams " Lucia said
" Why are you asking? " Mr Williams asked
" To make preparations for my visit to Mrs Henderson " Lucia smirked