Sky chuckled hearing Freddie."I"m very grateful that you guys were and are with Arlo handling his cold demure, for worrying about him, for taking care of him, for wis.h.i.+ng him well, for standing by him through thick and thin during his stay in the country U. Thank you! This is just a token of appreciation, I hope I don"t offend your feelings by this."
Sky sincerely thanked them but she kept it short without making it mushy.
When she had turned to them, they were puzzled thinking about what she was up to. They genuinely felt warm after hearing her.
Arlo would always help them when they needed and he never uses gifts or words even if he was thankful. He didn"t stop Sky when she wanted to buy but hearing her, a smile appeared on his face and he had to control himself from hugging her in front of five men who were admiring her.
One second...
Two seconds...
Three seconds...
Four seconds...
Five seconds...
Arlo"s cold voice sounded, "Are you guys sure you can keep your eyes safe staring at my pretty wife?"
All came back to their senses and went ahead saying nothing to Sky but to Arlo, "We don"t have a death wish."
Sky chuckled and looked at Arlo who kissed her forehead as he hugged her. Sky was enjoying the warm embrace when both heard, "That"s enough of you guys. We still have to get ready. Come on."
Then both followed and saw extravagantly decorated villa as they followed five. Arlo pulled out two face masks and handed her one confusing her. "The reports will be present at the entrance."
Sky wore it and saw many reporters as they entered the entrance. Arlo removed her and his mask after reaching a safe distance and answered her curious mind. "Do you know Anne Lawrence?"
Sky promptly shook her head making Arlo chuckle but answered before she could take revenge for laughing at her. "She is the actress in the action movie we watched in January in your craft room..."
Arlo continued seeing her nod, "... Senior Tom"s grandfather may announce Senior"s marriage with her."
Sky was surprised and was about to ask "is it a love marriage?" Arlo continued before her, "It"s arranged marriage. Senior Tom is marrying because of his grandfather... His grandfather and Anne Lawrence"s grandmother are childhood sweethearts."
Sky furrowed her brows. "Do your senior likes that actress?"
Arlo didn"t answer and led her inside the villa but Sky understood Thomson just doing it for his grandfather. She tugged his blazer and asked keenly, "What about that actress? Do she likes Senior Tom?"
Both reached an old man, Arlo formally greeted him, "h.e.l.lo Mr.Hathaway. How are you?"
"Oh! Arlo, I didn"t know you were coming. I"m very well. And the lady?" Old master Hathaway was the grandfather of Thomson. He looked like aged Thomson, Handsome! He gave of authority vibe. He asked seeing Arlo holding Sky"s hand.
A smile appeared on Arlo"s poker face when he looked at Sky, "My Wife. Sky... Sky, He is Senior Tom"s grandfather."
Since her righthand was in Arlo"s hand, she just nodded her head, "h.e.l.lo Mr.Hathaway." Sky didn"t have the mood to say "It"s a pleasure to meet you or I"m pleased to meet you".
Arlo heard her unfriendly-respectful tone understood Senior Tom"s grandfather"s first impression ruined when he mentioned Thomas marrying because of his grandfather and he didn"t like her.
"I will meet other guests. Enjoy the party." He nodded with a subtle smile at Sky and left towards Anne"s family members who were laughing aloud.
Sky rolled her eyes and saw Arlo pursing his lips looking at her. After getting a punch, Arlo led her aside and they spoke. Sky noticed many glancing at Arlo but none approached him.
Sky got to know Thomson was just a playboy on the exterior but he was obedient to his parents and grandparents. He was never in a relations.h.i.+p just flirted with a few. He was a soppy person with a facade of a womanizer.
Sky heard him but still hang on to series of questions, "Do at least anyone of them like the other one? If Senior Tom marrying that actress for his grandfather"s wish, why that actress is marrying him? Is this the reason Senior Tom"s mood was off when he was in our villa."
Arlo looked towards the stairs where Thomson was entering extraordinarily with two on each side carrying a fake bright smile. "That actress claims to like Senior Tom. Let"s not judge about it."
Sensing her thinking too much about Thomson"s situation, he regretted telling about him. He was about to talk it out, he heard her say, "How to fake a smile? I have tried it once but failed miserably."
He wanted to ask when but remembered she had broken the mirror in the dressing room once, "I"m sorry."
"187" Sky kicked his leg and continued, "Talk to your seniors, I will just come."
She left and went towards the guestroom after asking a waiter. After closing the door, she couldn"t stop but a tear still rolled on her cheek before taking a deep breath.
It was never her intention to remind him about the past. She just said it in a flow feeling the fakeness of Thomson"s smile.
But when she heard him say sorry, as much calm she tried to be, she couldn"t help but tremble slightly. She never remembers it but she couldn"t help when it comes to mind when he apologizes.
She pulled out tissue that was in the washroom and dabbed on her cheek to make sure there was no mark. She was sure she could better if he remembers and apologizes again even if not required.
She knew her life was beyond beautiful and she loves every part of it. Just by the thinking of having him by her side formed a beautiful smile on her face which was real without a hint of pretense. She exited immediately to look for him.
**
Arlo looked at her departing figure and clenched his fist. He knew well she didn"t mean to remind him but whenever it came to his mind, he always apologized and she always moved away from him for not to show as she was affected.
How many ever times he apologized to her, he couldn"t forgive himself but he couldn"t understand why she still loves him and cares so much.