Chapter 28 First Day of Resumption

• Amelia POV
• I sluggishly shred the steak in my plate, “Are you okay?” asked Mr. Samuel, I lifted my head to look at him and breathe out deeply. “Do you think granny would grant my request if I should ask her?” He stared at my face for a moment, then he raised his glass of water and drank from it. “Let's just hope for the best Amelia, granny has done enough for us already” He reminded calmly. I nodded honestly, “Of course I'm aware of all what granny has done for us, me particularly. But you should also know I'm not ready for marriage, I firmly wish to go to college, is it too much to ask?” Tears rushed to my eyes while I talked, Mr. Samuel dropped his cutlery, he scampered his seat backward and got on his feet. “Let me ask this question” He says while he swiveled around to seat next to me at the table. “Which would you prefer, get married to granny only grandson, or you go back to your mom's house?” He flung the question to me, I slowly transferred my gaze from the jar on the table to his not-too-old face. He put up his brows as he watches my face, I willingly let the tears roll down my cheeks, “I'll be in my room” I managed to utter before getting on my feet, “Amelia” He called after me, but I was already out of the dining room.
• As soon as I entered my room, I sprawled to the bed, leaving the door wide open. “God why, this is not favorable. I really want to go to college” My voice throbbed as I whimpered softly. I don't wish to go back to my mom, I choose to remain here with Mr. Samuel. We both live serenely with the two maids granny assigned to work here. Now, I wear the best dresses, eat only what I feel like, have fun with Mr. Samuel and the girls. We talk, we play games, crack jokes. I must say this is the kind of life I've been yearning for, except for the fact that I'm still not allowed to do anything in the kitchen neither the house chores. However, the life I've always wanted is not obtained till I go to college. My only dream is to become a lawyer, I never dreamt of an arranged marriage before. But if I should say no to granny, I would be an ingrate, even Mr. Samuel would be so discontented…