NOT ROYALE ENOUGH [18+]

07

❥SARAH❥

I didn't realize how quickly I moved away from Chris, but the smirk on his face showed it was funny.

He leaned back in his seat, pretending like he hadn't just pulled that stunt seconds ago, and foolishly, I fell for it.

"I'll have some red wine, big sis," he said briefly, recalling Alex's interruption of our moment, if you can even call it that.

I glanced back at Alex, her expression unreadable, unsure if I should be scared or relieved.

Suddenly, she scoffed and crossed her arms. "Go get it yourself," she said, glancing at me briefly before muttering something under her breath as she walked away.

"I seriously hope this wasn't a bad idea," she muttered, leaving me puzzled.

What wasn't a bad idea? I hoped she wasn't talking about hiring me because if she was, my plans would be ruined. James' hospital bills and the debts I hoped to pay off would all be for nothing.

Turning back to Christopher, I noticed how relaxed he looked, his eyes closed, and couldn't help but admire how handsome he looked when he wasn't being annoying.

"You're welcome, by the way," he said, still with his eyes closed.

"For what?" I asked, surprised.

He smirked. "For calming down. You're not as nervous anymore," he said, shifting his posture towards me. "So, you're welcome."

I was taken aback, my mouth open to respond but no words came out. So, I stayed silent and relaxed in my seat, next to the window on the jet. I saw a flock of birds fly past the jet, which oddly brought a smile to my face.

'I wish James could see this,' I thought.

"I suggest you sleep," a voice interrupted my thoughts. I didn't bother turning around since I knew who it was. "It'll be at least three hours before we reach Gelin."

Gelin? What a strange name.

"Okay," I mumbled, trying to get comfortable in my seat, although it was a bit uncomfortable.

"What—" I was startled when I felt the seat slowly reclining until it stopped at a spot that relaxed my body.

"You're welcome again," Christopher said.