Tempting The Spitfire (A Temptation Series Book)

Chapter Four - Landing On His Bed

After the brief interaction with Christian, she avoided him completely, giving all her concentration to her food. With Caleb and Lillian busy discussing their career plans with everyone, Skylar was happy to stay in the background. The faster she could finish her food, she could escape Grandpa Benjamin's questioning. However, since bad luck never left her side, Grandpa Benjamin somehow steered the topic to their parents' last wish.

"I'm so happy that Lillian and Caleb have fulfilled the last wish of their parents. So now with Sebastian out of the scene, it's now Christian and Skylar's turn," said Grandpa Benjamin, holding Christian's gaze. Skylar choked on her food for the second time, but composed herself somehow. She wanted to protest, but not a word came out of her lips.

"What have you planned, Christian? When are you two getting engaged?" Christian looked ill at ease and glanced at Caleb for help.

"Grandpa Ben, I want the wedding after Skye completes her education. She is just eighteen and it wouldn't be fair to force her into a marriage now," said Caleb, and Lillian, too supported him. Skylar felt relieved, but it was short-lived.

"Fine, but I would want to get them engaged, at least."

"Once Miriam is better, we can plan the engagement, Ben," said Skylar's grandpa. Thankfully, they discussed her granny's health, forgetting about the upcoming engagement. After dinner, Skylar sat with her granny in her room, just to avoid facing Christian. She could sleep on the little couch in the corner.

Lillian came inside to call her. "Caleb wants to talk to you, Skye. Then I'll show you to your room."

"No, that won't be necessary. I'll just meet him and get the keys to the house. I'll come back tomorrow morning."

"It's okay, Skye. Stay the night for my sake, please," said Lillian, and this time Skylar couldn't protest. She nodded and followed her out of the room quietly. She showed Skylar the room she could sleep in.

"I've left some of my new clothes in the closet. They should fit you. Come over to my room to talk to Caleb."

"I'll freshen up later. I'll talk to Caleb first," said Skylar, following her out to her room.

Caleb was busy on his laptop when she entered his room. "Come here, Skye."

"What did you want to talk about?" she asked, pulling a chair and sitting beside him.

"Here are granny's reports and prescriptions. I want you to understand them first." He explained the medicines, the check-up schedule, and the pending tests. "It is your responsibility to get granny better. Once she can travel, I'll take them away with me to Cleveland."

"Don't worry, Caleb. I'll look after her," said Skylar, realizing what an important task she had on her shoulders. She had to get her granny the best treatment available.

"Caleb, where are the keys to the house?" she asked when Lillian went to the washroom.

"It's with Grandpa. Stay here with granny and grandpa until she is fit to go. Don't unnecessarily anger Grandpa Ben. Our flight is at 5 o'clock in the morning and I won't meet you for a few months. Take care of yourself and your studies, Skye. And don't hurt Christian, please," said her brother while Skylar gaped at him. The last part of his lecture had her rolling her eyes inwardly. As if she could hurt that arrogant man!

"Why would I hurt him? I just don't want to marry him, bro." Caleb sighed and massaged his temples, not knowing how to explain it to her.

"Look, Skye! You don't have a choice in this. Do you want granny and grandpa to live long?" Skylar scowled at her brother with a confused expression on her face.