The shocking surprise

When the meeting was done, Richard insisted Regan to accompany him for the breakfast. However, Regan was initially hesitant but as he didn't want to act rude, he accepted it. Nevertheless, he didn't have any idea where they were heading to. He was astonished for a moment as the car finally halted in front of a mansion. It was then that he realized that it was Richard's. The first thought that came to his mind was that he would somehow be able to meet Anna as he knew that she lived with him. His heart was palpitating with ecstasy.

As soon as they entered the living room, they were greeted with a delicious aroma.

"It seems as if my stubborn little princess has already started defying me." Richard exclaimed to no one and sighed. However it was loud enough for Regan to hear. He turned to his side to glance Richard and saw a small smile tugged on his lips.

He too turned around and gave him a warm smile, "Welcome Regan. You know what? Today you will get to eat the best breakfast of your life." He smiled back and nodded his head. As soon as they reached the living area, they saw Anna and Emily sitting on a couch. However, Regan could only see Anna's back from where he was standing. After a moment, when Richard called the girls they quickly turned around and looked quite surprised.

Regan's eyes were fixed on Anna. He could clearly see how fragile and vulnerable she looked. Once again, he found her eyes empty. She really looked pale and weak. Her condition reminded him of Richard's words that he said earlier and the reason behind them. He has understood that why he was so concerned about her.

'It has not even been a week since I had seen this girl. What has she done to herself? What I would do with you Anastasia?' He thought. He could not decide that whether he should be enraged on how careless she seemed about herself or show empathy to her for the sorrowful state she was in.

He was dazzled in his own thoughts when he heard Richard calling them again and he snapped out of his trance. He was still standing at a secluded corner of the room from where Anna was unable to see him. That is why she started blabbering on seeing Richard to convince him that she was fine. Regan was amused on seeing her so childish. She looked liked a small girl who was asking for a candy from his father. He was already grinning as he found her quite cute. However, when she suddenly started jumping and exercising showing Richard how well she was.... He couldn't stop laughing out loud at her silly antics which made her more adorable.

'Can she be more adorable? Wait! Adorable? Cute? When did these words entered my lexicon?' He thought and shook his head. "What are you doing to me Anna? It's seems as if I don't know myself. Unknowingly, you have introduced me to innumerable foreign feelings and emotions that I never thought were ever meant for me to experience. Although I know that your heart beats for someone else, yet I cannot bring myself to keep away from you. You have clouded my mind since the day I have met you... and probably now my heart too." He felt helpless as he still didn't want to acknowledge his true feelings for her but the more he tried to do it, the more his own heart betrayed him as he found it impossible to think or worry about her.

Thinking about it, he gradually stepped forward and stood behind Richard. She was still convincing Richard when he couldn't hold more and cleared his throat to draw her attention. Meanwhile, Emily had already noticed him. She was also surprised on his unexpected arrival. However, she recognized him from the moment she saw him as he was the biggest shark of the business world.

As soon as Anna saw Regan standing in front of her, she didn't know how to react for a moment. Her eyes were as big as saucers and her mouth hanged open. However, he was laughing with Richard and Emily standing beside her. It was then that she realized that her silly acts might have been a good show for him. She felt so embarrassed that she even forgot to greet him.

Regan noticed her awkwardness and greeted her with a big smile, "Hi Anastasia!"

She came out of her reverie and stammered, "Hi.... Hi Regan..... How... How come you here? I..... I mean welcome. I didn't expect you here." She then looked towards Richard, "Dad? Why didn't you tell me about his arrival. I mean we should have welcomed him in a more suitable environment you know. " She glanced at Regan and smiled sheepishly.

"Well princess..... It was a surprise for me too." He shrugged his shoulders. "Anyways..... Regan welcome again and meet my elder daughter, Emily Blossom."

Regan came forward and greeted her warmly.

"Hello Miss Blossom."

"Hey Regan... Nice to meet you and please call me Emily. Don't mind me calling you by your first name as you are not unknown to me. You see... Dad and Anna talk about you a lot."

"Do they? I hope it's all good." He briefly glanced at Anna and smiled.

"All good."

Regan found Emily quite loquacious and reminded him of Stella.

"Well... lets not waste time now as the breakfast is freezing. Regan... please come son and make yourself comfortable."

"Sure Richard."

While Emily and Richard left the room, Anna was still standing there. She was about to turn when Regan asked her, "Anastasia... Are you okay? I know you were not well these days."

She gently smiled and replied, "Don't worry..... I'm good now."

"I can see that. Anyways, I must say you know some amazing moves. I would love to learn them some day." He said playfully and joined the others on the table.

"Huh!?" She understood his point after a while and instantly flushed into a bright shade of red.