The President's Son

28|| Coming Back

****LILAC'S POV*****

The next morning for some reason the White House seemed all relaxed. There were no tours going on neither were there any maids and other workers rushing around. Why? I really don't know and honestly, I really didn't care enough to find out.

"So how are you, Miss Manor?" The president asked, as we ate breakfast. With his guards and wife around him I felt somewhat intimidated. Apparently,the little ones had gone to Venice for an annual school trip.

You can count on me to describe the feeling of being an outcast.

"I'm ok." I smiled, "-thank you again for having me stay here."

He huffed as if it was nothing. "It's been a pleasure hosting you. You and your family have great importance to the country so I'm pleased."

I just smiled. I mean...what else could I do?

"Where's Malachi if I may ask, sir?"

"He's assisting the arrangement of a meeting for his father, sweety. Why? Did you need him?" His mum chipped in.

Since when did he start doing that? I thought to myself. He's never wanted anything to do with politics and meetings and whatever they had going on.

"Uh-n-no. I just haven't seen him this morning."

"I'm very sure he's fine, dear."

I hope.

"I appreciate all that you've done for me though there's something I'd like to discuss with you." I said, to no one in particular.

"Go on, Lilac." The president said, wiping his mouth with a napkin then arranging his cutlery. "-it's about time we had a proper chat, right?"

"Right." I smiled awkwardly, putting myself in place.

"I think I should go back home." I said to the man and his wife. "I miss home." I genuinely said.

"Is there anything wr-

"No, nothing at all." I defended myself, "-I just think I should be facing whatever problems I have head-on and stop shunning away in a high place." I told the first lady, fidgeting with my skirt under the table.

"We've enjoyed your company." Kai's dad said. "Though have you discussed this with Malachi? I doubt he'll take it too well."

"I'm sure he'll understand , plus we can all agree I've been slacking school. Not intentionally but, you know?"

At this point I should probably just stop anyway because if my business is enough to keep me going and I still have my head on right I believe that should be enough to get me through a lot, therefore, dropping out even though doesn't sound like a congratulatory action in my case would serve me best.

"I think I'll drop out." I blurted out across the table causing his mum to choke on her salad leafs.

"My son will date a drop out?" She blurted out, slapping a palm to her chest as if to say my decision gave her cardic arrest. "What on earth are you saying here, Miss Manor!?"

"Darling- he husband cut her off "-this young lady is old enough to consider what she wants to do with her life and the background of a woman shouldn't decide if she's eligible to date a person. Be considerate." He scolded here in a calmly harsh manner.