A Spoilt Princess 14 His Not Innocent, His Just Too Lifeless 5

wanted while others work all their lives and still fail to get satisfactorily needs of life.

others claim that their dreams aren't their destined possessions while some think that dreams are just a force, that enable us to work harder than we should in order to have a betterned life.

life is a joke that we must laugh along with. it gives hope to some, and despair to others.

it promises Peace to some and calamity to others. whichever way it comes, time will continue ticking, the world will still move on and life continues.

" I must run my life to the end. I can't let everything be planned out for me. Roline thought to herself while putting the ready food on table.

"aunt Xia, food is ready.

am coming, but An is still freshening up. he will be here when his done.

it's okay. let him take his time. and if am to ask, when is he going back to work?

haa, if am to tell you the truth.

he doesn't work and he practically knows nothing about work.

"what?!

Roline put her chopsticks down at the unexpected answer and asked with a shocked expression.

" that's the truth. but what I can say right now is that, he is a quick learner.

what did he major in at the university?

Xia looked at Roline for some seconds before answering in low voice.

" not even elementary school"

"it's a joke, right? next time practice your jokes better that they sound funny. Roline said then picked her chopsticks and started eating with out saying a word.

An came down stairs when she was almost done. after some few minutes, she stood up and left for the stairs.

"the driver will be here any minute" she added and disappeared above the staircase.

An looked at Xia questioningly before asking.

"are we leaving?

yes, I am.

why the "I am "? you make it sound like am staying.

you're staying. this is your new home from now on. with time, you will get used to "her"

and be part of her life.

she's a good person by heart. listen and learn to love her.

I have protected and loved you So, now it's your turn to do the things I have been doing for you all this while for someone else and that person is "her"

you're no longer a kid. it's time to fight and become a responsible husband. if not for me, do it for your parents that had so much hope in you.

Miss Xia, the car is ready. the driver said as he walked towards the two.

"I will go say bye to the young Miss first"

okay."

KNOCK! KNOCK!

"come in." Roline answered at the knocks on her bedroom door.

I will be leaving in a while. thank you for everything that you have done for us.

"Is he that innocent?" Roline answered with her own question.

he is not innocent, he is just too lifeless. he never smiles. he has no inspiration and his own family want him in that state. a state where he can't help himself.

that's the life they wish him.

he is like a tool to them. the only reason they kept him a live is because of time. time is their only weakness. his now married, the remaining condition will be in two years time.

"which condition?... and who are the people behind it? Roline asked after a long silence.

his 25th birthday. when he turns that age, he will be considered mature. he will be free to transfer ownership of the An businesses to any person of his choice.

that's their long Awaited moment and that explains why he was never given a chance to study or get any skills.

currently, he has no purpose to live. he only lives because he is a live. I will head out now and take care.bye

Xia explained everything slowly so that Roline gets a clear picture of her in-laws but, somethings are never clear due to explanations but rather one's standing point.

To Roline, the son-father pair was the one in charge, why else would they be that heartless to the extent of dening An education.

An was left alone on the dining table in a daze. he didn't notice Xia leaving.

when Roline came down, she found his food untouched.

why not eating? aren't you interested in the food I cooked?

it's not like that

"then what? Roline asked calmly like trying to coax a kid to eat.

"never drink again if you can't handle it"

am sorry if I caused you any trouble, An said without looking at her.

eat now or you won't be able to watch Tytus' new episode.

"do you like it too?

yeah.

whose is your favourite?

Tytus.

me too. An added excitedly knowing that she was also a fan. not like Xia who kept nagging him to stop watching cartoons.

just like a kid, his mood elevated greatly without putting in much.