One hour later.
Laura went to her father's bedroom and knocked on the door.
Simon opened the door. "What is it, daughter?" he asked.
"Father, can I ask you about something?"
"Sure, get inside," Simon said and opened the door wide for his daughter to enter. He closed the door behind him.
Laura sat on the chair in the corner.
Simon lowered himself on the chair facing his daughter.
"What do you want to know, daughter?" he said.
Laura cleared her throat and sighed a bit. "I want to ask you about Graven..." she began.
Simon's brows furrowed. "Huh? What about him?"
"Are Cooper and Graven close to each other?" she began with the safest topic first.
Simon frowned. "Based on Nicholas's narrative, the boys used to be close when they were younger and then drifted apart when they entered adulthood," he answered.
"Ah, I see...so where does Graven conduct his businesses? I mean...does he has a place where he usually hangs out in the center of the town, perhaps?" she asked fishing for information.
Simon rubbed his chin for a moment. "Hmm... I dunno. When Nicholas and I talk, we talk about business but we don't talk much about Graven. I have no idea where Graven lives right now. I don't know if he has some kind of office in town or not," he replied. Then he examined his daughter's face keenly, puzzled by her inquiries relating to Graven.
Laura was silent for a few seconds.
"Wait...daughter...why are you so interested to know about Graven? C-could it be that...that you are attracted to that guy?" he asked his daughter. There's no denying that Graven is perfect in many ways compared to the lousy Cooper.
Laura lowered her gaze afraid that her father will discover her secrets. But then, she can't resist testing the water. "Father, would have it been easier if I will marry Graven instead of Cooper?" she asked nonchalantly.
Simon's eyes widened instantly. "Hell no! How could you say such a thing! Nicholas and I already agreed that you will marry Cooper, and that's the final decision. You just can't change your mind and say you chose Graven because you find him handsome! Is that the reason why- daughter?"
Laura released a deep sigh. "I just thought that Graven is more suitable for me!" she insisted.
Simon scolded his daughter. "But you can't change groom like you are choosing apples in the market. Cooper has feelings too! He was looking forward to your wedding and make you his wife. What would the poor guy feel if you ditch him and chose his brother instead? That would be a big insult to Cooper's pride and would only create a devastating effect on the brother's relationship! No, you can't change groom anymore!" he said firmly.
"But Father, I really want to!" Laura insisted.
"This topic is over! Let's not talk about this anymore!" he closed the subject. "Go back to your room now!" Simon said. This conversation he had with his daughter is giving him a headache.
"But Father, help me find a way to talk to Graven even once! Please help me..." she pleaded, tears shimmering in her eyes. "I want to go to the mining site and talk to him!" she declared.
"Are you crazy? You are spouting nonsense! Graven knew that you are going to be his sister-in-law. Do you think he will accept you as his wife? You are just imposing your whim on other people. It's unladylike of you! I did not raise you to be like this!" he said furiously. Simon was horrified by his daughter's stubbornness and sticking to her gun even if she is wrong.
Laura sighed, she can't tell her father about the truth yet. Not unless she can be sure that Graven and Luke are of the same person. She noticed that her father was sporting an angry expression on his face. She'd better leave now so that her father's anger will cool down. She rose to her feet. "I'm leaving now, Father. I'm so sorry if I angered you," she said. She walked towards the door and made her exit.
Simon was left alone in his bedroom, fuming.
~
Laura went back to her room.
She lies in bed and stared at the ceiling of her bedroom, thinking of the worst-case scenario. What if Graven will never come back again?
Aargh! She needs to think of something!
But why does her mind can't think of a solution?
Maybe because she was tired and panicking? She needs to take a nap, even for a few hours so that her brain can relax. And after waking up, her mind can finally think of a better solution!
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