A Ghost On Earth - Wilbur Soot x oc

Chapter 23- Father-son chat

Chapter 23 - Father-son chat

*Wilbur's POV*

Light shone through my curtains and I blinked myself away. I then felt something lying on my chest and that's when I remember Claire.

I looked down and saw Claire sleeping peacefully with her lips slightly parted. I debated getting up or going back to sleep, but I knew I should get up.

Soon, I got the strength to get out of bed and I carefully got out of Claire's grip. After getting changed I quickly gave Claire and kiss on the head before leaving her to sleep.

"Claire is still asleep in there, so don't wake her up. She's tired," I said to Zalese and Lucas (The guards from before) and they nodded.

I made my way to my father's office because according to Lucas he wanted to see me. Walking into my dad's study, he looked up from the papers he was working on.

"Ah, hello son, come sit down. We need to chat," Phil said in a light hearted tone, so I hoped it wasn't about anything bad.

"Have you sent a letter to the air kingdom?" I asked.

"Yes, they got it and sent a letter back straight away. they were thrilled, they are getting ready to come here as we speak," Phil said, scribbling something down on the paper in front of him.

"When should they get here? I don't want Claire to be overwhelmed. I'm surprised at how well she's taking this, I mean- finding out your long lost royalty? That must be overwhelming," I sighed.

"Don't worry, they shouldn't get here until tomorrow, so hopefully you have time to calm down Claire. Now, speaking of Claire...." Phil said, putting his quill down and looking at me.

I gulped.

"You like her don't you?"

I nodded.

"Do you Love her?" Phil asked, looking at me, putting his hand on my shoulder.

"Y-yes," I said, stuttering slightly, but sounding sure. I knew I love Claire, but I don't know if she loved me back, I mean she said, she 'liked' me but there is a differenc-

"Son, I know what you're thinking right now. You're worried that she doesn't love you back and son, I know for a fact she does," Phil said, squeezing my shoulder.

"How di-"

"Son. I did the exact same thing with your mother, and I can see it in her eyes. It's the same look that you have, and you love her," Phil said, and I was in shock.

"Why are we talking about Claire?" I asked.

"If you love Claire, and she's Royalty, then....." Phil looked at me and I understood what he ment.

"I can't marry her right now! We haven't figured things out or-"

"I ain't sayin you have to marry her right now, son. But at least the woman you actually love is an option. Think about it okay?" Phil said, patting my shoulder before getting up and leaving.

I sat up with a growing smile on my face. Me and Claire have a chance. I thought, feeling very happy. Getting up from my seat, I decided I should probably get to work.

*Claire's POV*

When I woke up, I felt an absence of warmth. Wilbur... I sat up looking around and found Wilbur wasn't there. Getting up from my bed I relised I was still in Wilburs clothes...

"Shoot..."

I don't want to go out like this! Suddenly there was a knock at the door, and I jumped. "Hello? Lady Claire?" A kind voice said.