Love Me As I Am novel Chapter 62

*Nelly Point Of View*

"Nelly. Can you please come with me?" Mr Howard asked.

Oh no! Am I in trouble? Did miss Malika report me or something? This is bad, definitely bad!

"Yes sir," I replied nervously. Gosh, what's in store for me.

He led me inside the house towards.....his office? What did I do?

"Take a sit," he offered and I nodded, carefully sitting on a white chair. It's comfy, I may say.

"It has come to my notice that you have some relatives," he stated and I almost gasped. Who told him that.

"Yes sir, I do," I replied. I'm not really feeling like saying anything else.

"You might want to know who told me. Don't worry, it was Laura."

Laura? How could she!

"I did some research in their background," he said as he brought out some files and I simply stared at him.

"As much I would love to share it with you at this time I can't. I want you to come with me after you take sometime to rest. Maybe a shower or a nap will do," he said and I nodded.

"You can meet Laura to show you a spare room," he added as I left his office. I immediately sighted Laura and furiously made my way to her.

"So how did it go-" I stopped her with my finger.

"How could you? How could you tell him. You didn't inquire from me before you did?"

"Sorry. But I thought you really needed help," she shrugged.

"You have no right to tell him. What if he goes to them and they disagree, they will definitely blame me and maybe stop me from visiting."

"I'm sorry but I did what I thought was right and this is right. Please understand that," she said.

"I know that you are my best friend but next time know your place," I stated and walked away.

"Nelly I'm sorry," I heard behind me but I ignored her. I stopped when I remember she was the one to tell me my room.

"Your room is opposite mine," she pointed out and I gave her a thank you smile.

I walked into the room she pointed and was astonished by the view. Not wanting to linger about, I jumped on the bed and the first thing I saw was my luggage. Laura!

I thought about taking a nap but thought otherwise. I stood up and slipped out of my clothes, running into the gigantic bathroom I turned on the shower.

After that, I slipped into some fresh clothes and walked out of the room.

I knocked softly on his door, the office door. It creaked open and Mr Howard stared at me.

"Finally we can leave," he motioned as he stepped out of the office. He led me out the house and I followed quietly. When we were outside, he turned swiftly. His eyes showed a bit sense of obliviate.

"Would you mind if you call Laura?" He asked and I froze.

I gulped slowly and nodded. Turning around I spotted the door and quickly walked away.

Must she come with us?

After walking, I manage to remember the route to the room. I nodded on her door and as expected she opened her door. A smile crept to her face when she saw me. She thinks that I'm going to apologize. No way!