TAMED

fourteen

(The scenes, places, names and incidents mentioned in this chapter are pure fictional. Just a product of the writer's imagination.)

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The food we eat was so delicious. We had a very good talk while eating and I felt terrible when they began talking about politics. I should have known something especially I'm the future duchess of Versailles yet, I don't know a thing about it. And I made a mental note to have some little research of something related to my position.

"But of course, my lord. King Philip is such a very kind of a king. He wouldn't tolerate any extravagant distributions. Especially now that he got full control of his estates. How about you, my lady. Do you have any plans for the estates your father have left you?" I heard the lady ask me quietly. They both turned their heads to my direction.

I almost fell off my chair. The spoon fall on to the plate causing err sound. And I clear my throat before responding hoping to think any good answer.

"I..I..actually, I was thinking..I mean, I'm thinking of any possible and positive plans as of now.." I muttered. I can feel I'm already sweating though I know my hands were cold. I never thought I would actually felt this dumb in front of a person. I am always the quickest thinker especially when being in a hot seat.

Silence surrounds the entire dining area. Their gaze focused down on me. And I never felt so uncomfortable in my entire life than this situation I am now.

"W..well, it is indeed very good to think first before putting it into action. That's a great idea, my lady.." Lady Catherine break the very awkward silence.

And when I glance at Patrick, I caught him trying to hide his smirk. He turn his face away so as to I won't see it.

I enhaled deeply. This situation is freaking me out. Just I was able to enhale some air, our eyes met.

Patrick's eyes were smiling. But I gave him the opposite. I even mouthed him asshole!

"So, how long will the two of you be staying here in Chateau Del Pueblo? I suggest you stay here for a bit longer. We've got harvest for the grapes intended for our wine cellar. I would like to personally let you see the harvest, my lady. And taste the wine as well. You would surely love it.." Said the lady with an utmost pride. So that explains the large vineyard I saw earlier when I arrived. She surely had her hands full control of the estates.

"That's great, auntie. I miss harvesting. And I'm sure Lady Sahara wouldn't mind staying here for a week, am I right my lady..?" He muttered with a wide grin. Eyes blinking in a way I know so much.

I eyed him but he was quick to turn his eyes away and look at the lady in front of us. She was obviously waiting for me to say yes. What the fuck am I into? I hated formality ever since. And I hated to be watched. Knowing how proper this lady dressed, talked and moved, she would be watching my everyday actions. Just by thinking at it, my head throbbed.

"I think the lady had some important matters to attend.."Lady Catherine cut off the long emotional dilemma.

" No. I mean, it's okay. I would love to...I mean I'll be staying here for a week.." I stutters. As early as of now, I can see myself enduring a week of being so demure and acting fucking proper in front of people I don't care as hell. Thanks to that stupid asshole. He surely had his death wish.

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"What the hell was that?" I was fuming with range I even want to break everything I'm holding.

We're alone in my assigned room. With pink curtains and walls decorated with flowers that I wanted to reap everything on it. All I could see is pink. That I thought they mistakenly put me on a teenagers room.

And I am walking back and forth in almost half and hour now. Very much angry while he is just laying comfortably on a couch near the open window facing the wide vineyard. I can even smell the odor of the sweet fruit roam the entire room. But I don't care. I'm not born to be a nature lover nor a romantic one. Staying here that long would surely knock me off.

"Don't you want to be away from the city for a while? It's refreshing and breathtaking.." He just shrugged his shoulders as if he did me great favors instead of ruining it. My blood boils.

"I am literally away from the city from the moment I stepped France. And who the hell are you meddling on my personal issues? Absolutely, I haven't given you any right!" I yelled. My eyes were red in anger.

He stood up. Shocked by the way I raise my voice. He walked near me and stared at me and hold both of my arms. "You listen very carefully, lady. Don't you ever dare yell at me in my own house. I absolutely didn't give you any right.."he gripped my shoulders so hard that I thought my bones would break apart.

I equally stared at him with such intensity. I would never falter. At least not the first one.

We both remained that way. Eyes blazing. Mine was anger and him was frustration.

Then a moment passed. He slowly slide his fingers down and in a matter of seconds I was freed from his touch. He stare at me one last time before walking away and slammed his body down to the couch again.

I just stood there breathing heavily. And then I can feel I am at ease again. My eyes focused outside. Looking at those green scenery in front of me.

"If you want to leave now, you can go. I won't stop you. I just felt overjoyed knowing how my aunt likes your company. It seems ages since she likes someone she barely know. I'm sorry I've been harassing you.." He whispered. Voice barely heard while his eyes glued outside.

I walked to where the bed is and sit at the foot of it. Also staring outside. Never looking at him.

I cleared my throat before saying. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you. I'm just so tensed and terrified. You know how dumb I am when it comes to formality. And yet, aw forget it. I guess, I'll just enjoy my stay here. Not minding what will be the outcome.." I hushed. My voice trembling. I glance at him and found out that he was staring at me with a smile. Immediately, my brows arc upward.

"What?"I snapped. He is totally a freak. I am so emotional and spilling out all my insecurities and here he is smiling all ears at me. What the fuck!

He shakes his head and shrugged his shoulders. "Nothing. I'm just happy you learned to say sorry. It's a great achievement for you.." He said still smiling.

I turned my eyes away and pretended to focused on the view outside. But then a small smile escaped my lips. That I bite my lower lip to prevent it from showing.