Heart Strings

CHAPTER 4

Dad sat next me, putting his arm around me.

"I met her during my stay back home. Her name is Matilda Shawn. She runs a cafe shop which is two streets away from the company. I met her two weeks back. She has a son who is of your age and twins! They're girls. Her son's name is Mason and the girls names are Valry and Walry. They're 5 years younger to you and Mason."

I widen my eyes, "Wow! You seem to know everything  about her huh". I emphasised on everything and her, sarcastically.
"What! NO!", he raised his right eyebrow up.
"Dad.....your lying to me...."

"No sweety, why would I lie to you"

"You always lift your right eyebrow when you lie dad". I sounded rough.
Dad's face sorta flushed. He was either blushing or he was feeling guilty. I couldn't make out.

Dad didn't make eye contact. He kept looking towards the ground or towards mom's painting.

"Dad?" I asked.
"Yes love".
"How old is she?" For some reason  I definitely didn't want her to be the same age as mom.
"She's 3 years younger to me" He said with a fake smile.
Huh!
"She's younger to you!" I was a bit angry on hearing it even though I felt revealed. He gave me sad smile again.

" So my princess, do you agree to this wedding?" He asked jokingly.
" I need some time dad.....it's too sudden.....I mean mom's death and then this.....it's too sudden" I repeated.

"No need to hurry Le"
He left the room after giving me a hug.

"Fuck........"