Anna POV
I straighten myself and got out of bed. But Rose shook her head and said: "Sit down Anna."
I swallowed the nervousness and sat again. They, as in Ace and Mr and Mrs Williams, sat on the bed too.
"I don't even know how to apologise to you, Anna. I am so sorry. I am such a bad father. I let my daughter hurt my other daughter verbally. Please forgive me." Mr Williams spoke with guilt.
I shook my head and said "Don't. It's not your mistake. And what she said was right."
"No Anna. She was not right. She doesn't have any right to misbehave with you. You are her sister too. I know it's sudden for her but still." Rose spoke softly
"Charlotte and Amy knew each other since their childhood. They are like sisters. When Amy was a teenager she started to crush on Jack." Rose explained
She chuckled then continued "Jack always cared about her not because he liked her. That's because she is like a sister to him. He saw her just like he saw Charlotte."
"When she turned 18, she came to me and said 'Dad I love Jack. I know he loves me too that is why he is staying single. He is waiting for me. Please fix our marriage. I know he won't refuse you.' To make her happy, I also said that I will just wait for some time." Mr Willams spoke softly
Then continued "I did that to give her time. So that she can get over this crush. But what I didn't understand was that she really loves him."
He stopped then took a deep breath then said "When Jack invited us to his wedding, my Amy's heart broke and she confessed her love to him. The poor boy was looking at her with a surprised expression. He then told her that he always loves her but like a sister."
He rubbed his eyes then Rose spoke "my poor baby was heartbroken. She locked herself in her room and didn't come out of it for 7 days. I can't hate Jack for breaking her heart because that was not his fault. That's why we didn't attend your wedding."
That was a lot for me to digest. I don't know what to say. I just sighed and said, "Thats why she hates me."
Ace shook his head and said "She doesn't hate you. She is just a spoilt brat. Believe me, she and Charlotte both are same. Dad spoiled them too much and now they are throwing a lot of tantrums."
"Now rest Anna and again I am sorry sweety," Rose said and kissed my head.
Ace kissed my head too then they left when Mr Williams said: "I want to talk to her alone."
Now we are alone in this room and truth to be told he scared me. I swallowed the lump then cleared my throat.
"What do you want to talk?" I asked him slowly when I gathered all the strength.
He looked at me with a smiley face and said: "I want you to continue your study, Anna."
I gave him a surprised look. I always wanted to study further but mom told me to do it with my own money.
It took me around 2 years to earn some money but it was not enough. But thank God I got a scholarship for that.
But I have to cancel it as mom told me to marry Jack. I sighed in sadness and looked at him.
"Really," I asked him with an excited face
He chuckled and said "Yes. I heard that you got a scholarship as you were an intelligent student. So I have decided to ask about this to you."
I nodded my head quickly and said "Yes I want to. And I promise you that I will return your money to as soon as I get a job."
He held my hand and I flinched. I didn't mean to but it was a reflex reaction from my side. He noticed it but didn't react to it.
"I am your father Anna. Whatever I have will be yours and your siblings after me. Dont embarrass me like that. And you will be spending your money. I will give you your card and your car key. Do whatever you want with it, honey." He said and gave me a fatherly hug.
He kissed my hair then pulled away. I am very excited about my new journey.
"But what about my babies," I asked him worriedly
He laughed softly then said, "Jane is here for that work honey."
I bit my lips but nodded anyway. I trust Jane. She won't harm them.
"Take some rest, Anna." He said with a smile them left the room. I walked toward the door and closed it.
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Next day, I told the maid to give me my breakfast in my room but she told me that Rose mam told her to call me outside for breakfast.
I sighed and told her that I am coming. She nodded and left the room.
I don't want Amy to humiliate me again. But I can't deny them either.
I picked up my babies from the crib and sat on the bed. I fed them while playing their little hands.
After that, I patted their back until they burped. I laid them down on the bed while cooing them.
I was about to call Jane but my phone rang. I picked it up and saw that it was again Jack.
I massaged my temples and picked it up and said "Hello"
"Anna I want to meet you and my babies for the last time." He said without beating around the bush.
"I... I don't want to meet you." I reply back softly
"Don't say no Anna. I promise you that I won't disturb you after that." He pleaded
I gasped in surprised when I heard his pleading tone. This is the first time I have ever heard him speak like that.
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