At Your Service

Chapter 20: Meeting my 'Fiance'

My whole system was like a zombie when Dad spilled the beans to me this morning. Yes, I'm very happy to meet my older brother but I'm not so thrilled to know my engagement with Marc. I haven't even met that guy! I know how much Dad trusted that guy and he told me how nice he is but I still haven't met him. Just saw him once is not enough to be sure that he's worthy to be my husband.

And besides, if he is going to be the next mayor, how can live a normal life? I can't go on public with a Mayor husband. I will always be guarded like I am right now. Even more horrible, I assume.

Dad already talked to the Doctor after our conversation and Dr. Muller is surprised to see him talking so quickly. Because in his state, it maybe he hard for him to talk because of his difficulty to breathe. But he manage to tell me a whole story and dropped the bomb at me. This is so crazy.

"My lady, are you alright?" Rune asked me while we stand inside the room. "You suppose to be jumping in joy now that your Dad is awake. I did not expect this gloomy face."

"I'm fine." I muttered, crossing my arms and looking at my Dad as he talk to the doctor. "I'm just so relief."

"I don't think so, I feel like you are thinking something." Rune wondered. "Is it because of your Dad's health?"

"Y-yeah, that's it. I'm just worried how much time I have with him." I came up with that lie. "But still, I am still in danger so how am I going to take care of him now?"

I heard how Rune took a deep breath. "Do not overthink, my lady. Let us handle the rest of your worries."

"I wish it is easier as it sounds." I stated, sighing. "Dad doesn't have that much time left."

I want to meet this Brian.

I have to meet him without Rune suspecting anything. He doesn't have to know about this but I need to see Brian and know why Dad trusted him so much.

"Ms. Waylord..." Dr. Muller grab my attention as she walks near me. "The Mayor's wounds are still not that healed up so maybe it will take 4 to 6 days before you can take him home."

I nodded. "Will he be okay after that? How about the chemo?"

"He doesn't want anything that has something to do with his state. All he wants is to get out of this hospital." She told me while shaking her head. I guess she finally felt the irritation how stubborn my Dad is when it comes to his condition.

"I will talk to him." I told her. "But don't expect too much."

"Alright then," she bows her head. "I need to get to my next patient. I will come back later to check up on him again."

"Okay, thank you, Doctor." I smiled at her then Rune escorted him out of the room. I walked over to my Dad and he smiled upon seeing me. He doesn't have an oxygen on him now but I can see how he inhales and exhales to maintain his breathing. "You look like shit, Dad."

He let out a husky chuckle. "I know, I know."

I sat down on the side of his bed and arched a brow. Time to get some answers for my questions. "Dad, I want to meet Marc."

"Of course, you need to talk to him. He's s good man, princess. I can assure that he will take care of you."

"Is that the reason you are marrying me off, Dad? You are afraid that I might get lost once you leave me?"