Love Me As I Am novel Chapter 50

We arrived at the house and it was swarming with people and expensive cars. I'm not saying that Mr Howard's cars aren't expensive, these one just stands out.

"What are these people doing here?" I asked no one in particular.

"They are not just people, they are bodyguards," Anne explained and I nodded, still confused.

"But why would she bring this much escort," I questioned and Anne sighed as we got down from the car.

"A's my mother for you. She doesn't like you take risks," Anne said.

"But this isnt a risk" I stated and Anne shrugged as we walked into the house.

"Tania I was so worried about you," I heard a female voice. I wasn't exactly facing the lady so I didn't know who she was.

"I'm alright mom," I heard Anne said and I turned. Before me was a classy lady, I think she was a bit overdressed. I can't really say but I can see the resemblance between her and Anne. Her accent is so... I don't know what to say. She's so classy and polished, elegant and refined. I hope she's nice though.

"Why did she call Anne, Tania?" I whispered to Sandra.

"That's her middle name" she replied and I nodded. Princess Anne Tania...

I don't exactly know her last name but I'll ask her later.

The sounds of voices knocked me out of my thoughts. "I need to take a hot bath mom, I spent the night in the hospital," Anne sighed and turned to me. "Laura, would you mind keeping my mom company while we freshen up?"

"It'll be fine," I assured giving her an understanding nod. "Thanks," she muttered and turned to her mother the queen, "I know you'll be in safe hands," she walked over to Luke and dragged him upstairs in a haste. I didn't miss the way the queen's eyes followed them with a bit of a glint in each.

"I'll take my leave, your highness," Sandra bowed and the queen sighed gesturing her to stop.

"That's old fashioned, these are modern times. No bowing please," she warned and Sandra nodded before walking away. What surprised me that, the queen of England just said 'please'.

She slowly sat down on the couch, her gaze never moved from me. I'm I in trouble?

"So you're an orphan," she said and I nodded. "Use your words my dear," she demanded calmly. Okay that's new.

"Yes I am," I said. "Can I get you some water? You look a little dehydrated." I stated and she smiled, "Please do," she said and I rushed to the kitchen.

Immediately I closed the kitchen door, I shrieked. I can't stay with her, she'll try to find some fault in me. Why did Anne leave me with her mom. Where is Mr Howard. I huffed and walked to the counter. If I delay, she might be angry.

I walked back to the living room with a tray containing the water with me. I kept it on the glass table close to the couch.

"Thank you," was her reply. I saw how hard it was to say that to me. I guess she never had to say that in her life.

In a few minutes, I was sitting across her. We sat in silence, she occasionally askede some stuffs about myself and I answered honestly.

"Can you please excuse me," I said and she nodded, "Take your time," I don't know if she likes me.