Once upon a time

Chapter 33

Once upon a time

Ruby's Pov;

I stood up on my feet, shaking visibly.

" What do you mean?" I asked him, taking my gaze to the ground.

I couldn't afford to look at him, or even his eyes.

" What do you mean what do I mean? What's the time? Won't you go to school?"he thundered.

I finally got what he meant and let it sink in.

" Uhm...I'm not...I'm not going" I stuttered, summoning up the courage to look at him.

His gaze was still fixed on my face as he ceased his brows.

" Why?" his voice came out gentle and nice.

" I...I just don't want to" I replied truthfully.

I plan on staying with him. I want to be with him.

I don't know what's wrong but that's how I feel.

And from the look of things, I don't think he's going to the office today.

He was about to say something when the cook - Stacy walked in.

She was carrying her bag and I figured she was set to go.

Thank goodness!!.

" I'm ready to leave, sir" she said, making Nathan turn his gaze to her.

" Good" he said, nodding.

He beckoned