FROM STRANGERS TO SOULMATES (RE-EDITED)

CHAPTER 41 : JUVIA'S SICKNESS

GRAY'S POV

It's been 3 weeks since my return from Australia. These 3 weeks were blissfully spent with my princess in our abode.

A week after my arrival, I joined my dad's company as an employee because dad wants me to learn all the aspects from the basic level before I become the CEO.

It's a new experience to work with my lady as I can be with her all day. 

By now, I have proved my love for Juvia to Gajeel but still, he didn't give me the ring. 

So I'm waiting for him to fully accept and believe me.

As I was sitting in the cabin, my thoughts drifted towards Juvia as she took leave. Hoping she was alright.

For the past week, she has been feeling quite nauseous and undergoing frequent mood swings. 

Damn, I'm not able to keep track of how many times she changes her moods in a split second.

I need to take her to the hospital to get her checked as I don't want her to suffer from a disease due to my ignorance.

Suddenly the telephone on my table rings, "Hello Gray here."

"Son, it's me. Come to my cabin with the files of our new project which I gave you in the morning."

Before I could reply, he kept the call. I soon collected the files of the new contract which we signed with the Lebanon government...

"May I come in, dad?"

"Yeah come in." 

My dad was sitting in the rolling chair while his secretary was gazing through the sheets from his folder.

"Here, this is the file which you asked for." I gave him the file after that he saw through it.

"Listen, Gray, it's an urgent meeting. The Lebanese government has called us to explain the types of tiles which we make and deliver to the clients. 

     So you will be going to Lebanon along with my secretary. Go make a PowerPoint presentation and get it ready by tonight.               

   Tomorrow morning, you will leave. It's an official meet so I guess, you will be staying there for a week. 
   Go to prepare soon. I informed your mom to pack your luggage."
Dad ordered me and he looked tense.

"But dad, I need to take Juvia…." 

Before I could complete, he spoke in an angry voice, 
"Son, personal life and business life are different. She took care of herself when you were not there for these 4 years. 

   Go and finish the task which I gave you. Just make sure the contract doesn't go out of our hands. It's very important for our company. "

It was no use now to protest against him. "Fine, I understand. Dad, you don't get tense." I left his cabin.

After going to my cabin, I called Juvia, "Hey princess, listen, I won't be coming home. Dad has given me an urgent job which needs to be done soon. So I will be going to Lebanon and to finalize the deal."

"Oh, it's okay, Gray. I will manage. So take care, when will you come back?" She asked me with a hint of worry.

"I will be back in a week or so. You take care. You have been feeling sick for quite some time now. 
   I will tell dad you won't be coming to the office for a few days. See if you are feeling worse, go visit the doctor before I come back.
    Don't wait for me. Take care, princess. I love you… I will be back soon."