Action Stirred the Reaction

Niklaus's POV

I walked out of the car, and I was welcomed by leaves caught in the wind as a cold breeze replaced the warmth in my body. I still can't believe my father convinced me to come back here. It has been almost twenty years since we left this place, yet I found myself back in the one place I tried to run away from.

It reminds me of her.

After everything that happened, I decided to make England my home. I buried myself in the family business to help my father and made my little princess my top priority.

Working became my new hobby more like an addiction, one could call me a workaholic if they dared to. I had no time or interest in relationships, women were all the same, they all had that same smitten gaze towards me, I find it repelling. That might be one of the reasons why I never go out with the same woman twice and earned the nickname ' Cold prince ' it pretty much suits me.

" Nik what if she doesn't like me? " Nora asked pulling me out of my thoughts.

" There is no one on earth who wouldn't be charmed by you " I assured my little princess.

"Let's go meet grandmother, okay?" I took her hand and we walked in.

Nora was born in England, since this is her first time here she never met Nana. I bet she always craved for these two to meet.

" Oh!! You are finally here " Nana quickened her steps toward us, eyes brightened with excitement. " Come give me a hug little angel "

" Hello, grandma " Nora giggled excitedly as she was embraced by Nana.

Nana perked up and gasped

" Oh good Lord! you Nik " I approached her, embracing her slim figure.

She looks much older now, much shorter than when I last saw her. Her once black hair is now blended with gray hair, and she still has a polished creamy complexion, her eyes always full of sympathy just like I remembered.

We moved to the living room and sat in our seats catching up on each other's life.

Her house was just the way I remembered, but an old version of course. It still smelled like food. I smiled at the thought of always being fed until I couldn't even eat a grain of rice.

" I missed you, Nana. Sorry for not visiting " I confessed taking her hand, and caressing it.

" You are the only one who calls me that " she giggled " You guys are here now, I still can't believe my little boy is a man now "

" And this little piece of heaven" She turned to caress Nora's cheek. " I have been wanting to meet you "

I raised my head raising my eyebrows " She is far from being a piece of heaven "

Nana gave me a sweet smile, one that sent a sense of warmth. ' I'm finally home '

" Your father told me about your achievements since you took over the business, and about your reputation with the ladies as well "

" After college, he literally forced me into the business world, about the ladies, I have nothing to say "

" He always wants what is best for you" She replied standing up " Let me make something for you guys to eat "

" Grandma " Nora called crossing her little legs " I need to use the lady's room "

Nana took her hand, leading her upstairs "Let us take care of that first "

A glimpsed at my surroundings, and memories of those days invaded my mind. Every detailed piece of furniture in this house was engraved with soo much.

I checked my phone and found a lot of emails to respond to. ' I hope Charles knows what he is doing by dragging me here when the company back home needs my dam attention '

I was so detained on my phone, that I didn't realize that it was raining.

I leaned on the doorframe that leads to the kitchen, listening to the sound of the rain, and looked up at the opening door.

My expression changed, astonishment maybe. I took a sparkle of wonder, something that rarely happens to me.

Light footsteps and the clinking of spurs were heard at the door, and a woman in black jeans and a white shirt walked in.

She possessed a rich shade of black hair, that flowed in fading wet curls adorning her creamy peach skin.

Her wet clothes molded her curvy figure defining her royal body. She was standing with her back facing me and yet there was a great sense of high voltage about her.

" Granny, can you help me with a towel " She screamed " I'm drowning in these clothes "

For my amusement, she threw her bag on the floor, and took her shirt off, leaving her only in a black bra, a smirk made its way to my face.

Someone should probably inform her that I'm here.

" Hello, my name is Nora, what is your name? " Nora introduced herself. The woman froze in place, she seemed to be processing Nora's presence.

" Jane " She whispered.

" Hi, Jane. She is cute, isn't she Nik?" Nora asked looking at me.

Jane turned around and her cheeks turned rosy red instantly. She had a few threads of hair hugging her cheeks.

My subconscious wouldn't allow fixating my eyes on anything else but her. She carried emerald green-like eyes, that seemed melancholic. I swear that I lost myself in them for a moment. She slightly parted those plump lips with water droplets swinging on.

For the first time, I saw real eyes, she was different. Different from those eyes, it carried warmth, truth, and soreness. The lovestruck stares I had to endure didn't exist in her innocent look, it was unusual.

She picked up her shirt and covered her chest. I explored her face for the last time and walked past her taking off upstairs, ignoring Nora's question.

" Nana, someone called Jane is downstairs, she needs a towel. Can you give me an umbrella? I need to go out " I informed entering the guest room.

" Pumpkin is here? Let's go," She stood up, went to another room and grabbed a towel then departed downstairs and I followed behind.

I stood there as Nana wrapped the towel around the embarrassed woman, never making eye contact. I guess she should be embarrassed after she almost stripped down her cloth in front of me.

The thought of her taking her shirt made a mischievous smirk play across my lips, but who would fucking take their cloth off as soon as they get into a house without checking.

Without looking, Nana told me where I would find the umbrella while pointing behind the door.

I was enjoying seeing how she was uncomfortable. Without having to look I knew she was blushing and every time I looked at her she dropped her eyes.

Getting the umbrella, I let Nana know I was going out." Nana, I won't take long, and please don't give her sweets while I'm gone, she gets hyperactive " I informed Nana while pointing at the giggling Nora and walked out the door.

When I got into the car, I couldn't help but laugh at what just happened.

" What a strange woman " her blushing image crossed my mind and I scoffed.

" It was not a big deal though, is not like I saw her naked "

" This trip just took an interesting turn "