Chapter 25: Learning To Play

" What the fuck are you doing? " Liam asked coldly, dragging Lucia out of her thoughts

" What do you mean what am I doing? I'm doing my job " Lucia responded, surprised by his question.

" I hired you to pretend as my fiancee, not to really become my fiancee, what stunt are you pulling out there? " Liam asked, an angry undertone to his voice.

" And what exactly does that entail? Being your fiancee " Lucia replied

" What are you trying to say? " Liam asked confused

" Roleplay... You hired me to play the role of your fiancee and what does that include? " Lucia asked

" What? " Liam asked back

" Addressing your mom as a fiancee would, presenting her gifts, knowing facts about her, making her feel comfortable around me, developing a bond with each other, public display of affection between the both of us " Lucia explained

" And what if she ends up becoming too attached to you? " Liam asked with a serious tone.

" Do you plan on finding a wife anytime soon? " Lucia asked but there was no response from Liam

" Then there is nothing wrong with that, if she gets attached to me then it'll be the assignment of your fiancee to break off the bonds created by me... Ain't you happy that your mom's happy? " Lucia asked

Liam sighed, as much as he hated the thought, whatever she just said made so much sense.

" Whatever you do, don't let it get out of hand... I don't want a situation where my Yvette will want me to end up with you " Liam sighed

" What? Is that a bad thing? " Lucia snapped

" What? "

" Nothing " Lucia replied

" Good " Liam said

" Good " Lucia repeated

" Are we clear? " Liam asked

" Yes we are " Lucia responded

" So? "

" So? " Lucia repeated confused

" Now that we're clear, shouldn't you get off me? " Liam asked teasingly

Lucia moved back a little not completely getting off him, surprised by the change in his mood. She was baffled at how easy it was for Liam to change his tone and his mood with the snap of a finger, from angry to happy, from serious to teasing, from friendly to harshly, she stayed on top of him, staring at his face.

" You both are really cute together " They heard Mrs Henderson say

Lucia quickly threw herself off his body, her face instantly reddened, she was embarrassed about being seen in such a position with Liam and by no one other than his mother.

" Mother is the court ready? " Lucia asked as she turned to Mrs Henderson who had a teasing smile on her face

" The lawn? Follow me " Mrs Henderson replied and walked toward the exit

" Do you know how to play golf? " Lucia asked Liam once his mom was out of sight

" Don't you? " Liam asked

" I asked first, answer me " Lucia demanded

" Yes I know how to play " Liam answered, leaving Lucia shocked

" Why do you have that look on your face? " Liam asked, confused as to why Lucia was staring at him in surprise.

" Did you just answer me without arguing? " Lucia asked

" Is that what the look is for? " Liam hissed

" Yes " Lucia replied

" Why is it a surprise? "

" Because you are Liam Henderson... Isn't that reason enough? Either way... I don't know how to play golf " Lucia responded

" That's a pity... Just tell my mom " Liam answered and turned towards the exit

" But I already told her I can play... " Lucia groaned making Liam turn to look at her

" Then tell her you lied " Liam said, crudely and walked towards the exit

" Yeesh! Angry Liam came back " Lucia scoffed when she could no longer see Liam.

" Guess I'll have to leave everything in the hands of God " Lucia heaved a sigh and trailed behind Liam.

Mrs Henderson sighted both Liam and Lucia coming from a distance and said teasingly " For a moment there I thought you both wanted to ditch me and find a room "

" Mother in law... " Lucia called out embarrassed

" Hmm... Maybe we should " Liam said

" Liam Henderson! " Lucia shouted, embarrassed

" Why are you both like this? " Lucia pouted making Mrs Henderson laugh

" Let's play " Mrs Henderson said when she stopped laughing

" I think I'll sit this one out " Liam said and walked towards the relaxation spot on the side of the lawn

" You can't be serious "Lucia scoffed as she watched Liam walk off to the relaxation spot.

" Let him... We can have a little chat as we play " Mrs Henderson said to Lucia

" Yes " Lucia replied and forced on a smile

" Would you like to take the first swing? " Mrs Henderson asked Lucia and she refused.

" No mom... You should take the first swing " Lucia smiled

" Alright then " Mrs Henderson said and placed the golf ball on the tee before taking a swing. She noticed Lucia staring closely at her.

" Your turn " Mrs Henderson smiled as she handed over the club to a nervous Lucia who shakily positioned herself just the same way Mrs Henderson had, she raised up her club to take a swing at the ball but stopped abruptly.

" I don't know how to play golf... I find it very boring and I see it as a game for rich old men... I'm sorry " Lucia blurted out everything that was on her mind, she expected Mrs Henderson to be angry but to her greatest surprise, Mrs Henderson laughed

" I thought as much... Your stance was extremely terrible " Mrs Henderson commented still laughing

" What? But I stood exactly the same way you did " Lucia creased her forehead

" Exactly why I said your stance was terrible... I only stay like that so I can have nice swings but you copied me " Mrs Henderson explained

" Oh so you knew already " Lucia muttered to Mrs Henderson's hearing

" Yes " Mrs Henderson replied

" And you're not angry? " Lucia asked

" Not in the slightest... But I will be if you don't want to learn " Mrs Henderson faked a frown

" I want to learn " Lucia smiled

" Then grab your club " Mrs Henderson smiled back

Liam watched them both as they laughed and played together

" Is this really okay? " He asked himself