Because You Are My Lady

Chapter 765

"No me abandonas asi, hablando sola de ti, ven y devuelveme al fin, la sonrisa que se fue, una vez mas, tocar tu piel, e hondo suspirar, recuperemos Io que se ha perido..."

Her gentle and mellow voice resonated in the living room, singing the song in her unique tone. Although Vincent could not understand the lyrics, he closed his eyes and listened on, tempted by her pleasant voice.

After she finished singing, she looked carefully at the man on the sofa and breathed a sigh of relief when she found that he sat there with his eyes closed, assuming that he was asleep.

Just as she was about to return to her room, he suddenly said, "What language is it?"

"Aren't you asleep?" Seeing that he was still closing his eyes, Elaine stated, "It's Tasnili."

Only then did he open his eyes and say, sounding a little surprised, "You can speak Tasnili?"

She was from Cresthill. How could she know how to speak Tasnili?

A little embarrassed, Elaine explained, "I learned it myself by listening to music. Before I worked here, my former employer taught me Tasnili. I'm not

very fluent though."

Vincent's eyes were fixed on her.

"Uh, aren't you sleepy?"

Shaking his head, he uttered, "Go on."

Alright then.

The only thing she could do now was to sing since she suggested the idea.

She took turns singing Tasnili and Estrian songs, one after another. In the end, she started to yawn out of exhaustion but Howard was still looking at her without any sign of sleepiness, so she spruced herself up and sang.

She couldn't just leave him here and go to sleep.

"Near, far, wherever you are. I believe that the heart does go on..."

Eventually, her voice was getting lower and lower until there was no more sound.

Before Vincent could open his eyes, he felt his leg tighten. Frowning, he opened his eyes and looked in Elaine's direction.

It was not known when did she fall asleep. Resting her head on his legs with her mouth wide open, she even started to drool.

As Vincent wanted to pull back his leg, he suddenly startled her that she wiggled towards him like a sleepy cat, then curled up in his arms and stopped moving.

Vincent froze and blinked speechlessly.

A germophobe like him thought about pushing her away without mercy.

Instead...

He raised his hand and pulled her into his arms, in case she fell down.

Lowering his head, he stared at the sleeping woman for a long time before withdrawing his gaze.

The next day, when Elaine woke up and found herself lying in the bedroom, she was stunned as she remembered what had happened last night.

She remembered singing songs to help Howard to sleep, but she seemed to fall asleep herself instead.

If she was not mistaken, she had fallen asleep on the sofa last night.

Why was she in the bedroom this morning?

Did Howard carry her in?

Surprised, she got up to check herself and found that she was still wearing the same clothes as last night.

"Elaine, what are you thinking about? Dr. Perkins is

a gentleman." She patted her face, got up, and went to wash up.

There was no one in the living room when she went out of the room, and she muttered, "Did he leave for work already?"

Shrugging indifferently, she was going to the kitchen when she heard some noise in the bedroom. She took a peek and realized that Howard was sleeping in bed.

Upon seeing the sight, she smiled and thought that he must be catching up on his sleep since he didn't sleep well last night.

Therefore, she didn't bother him. Closing his bedroom door, she tiptoed out to buy ingredients for lunch and dinner.

The vegetables sold in the shopping mall were not as fresh as the market, so she would rather go a little further to buy vegetables.

By this time, the vendors in the market had already gotten familiar with her. They were very friendly to her and would give her some freebies occasionally.

Today, she was about to go back as usual after buying vegetables when someone appeared in front of her and blocked her way. "Elaine!"

Surprised, Elaine blurted, "Paul?"

"Yup!"

It was Paul Jacob, her younger brother. This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

Amazed, she asked, "Why are you here?"

"Well, it's a long story." Paul took her hand while covering his growling stomach. "I'm starving. Hurry, let's eat first!"

Without thinking, she said with a smile, "Alright. Let's eat."

He took the basket from her hand. "Are you out for some shopping?"

"Yes. Why?"

"Mom said that you're working as a maid for a rich family, but why do you still buy vegetables at this place? The food here is so cheap. Will the rich people eat it?"

Amused, Elaine uttered, "The vegetables are all the same everywhere."

"Show me your workplace. You live in the rich family's house, right? Take me to see it. I want to see how big the house is."

Elaine frowned slightly. "You know that it's where I work, so how can you go? Let's go for breakfast."

Despite his upset pouting, he said reluctantly, "Alright then."

When Elaine took him to a small restaurant, he pouted even more. "What's this place? It's so lousy."

"What's with all the whining and whatnot?" Elaine glanced at him, teasing, "Do you want to eat, or starve?"

Paul immediately changed his attitude. "Eat, of course, as long as you cover the bill."

After Paul finished eating, she asked, "Why are you here? Why didn't you tell me before you came? Did Mom and Dad know that you're here?"

"Of course. They gave me your address. I followed you all the way to the market this morning but you didn't even notice me."

She frowned. "Why do you come here?"

"Sightseeing." Paul lowered his head and ate. "Mmm, this is so delicious. Order one more for me.

Glancing at him without saying anything, Elaine called the waiter over and ordered the same dishes.

During the meal, Howard called and asked why she didn't come back yet, to which she made up an excuse and ended the call.

After Paul was done eating, he asked, "It's that your rich boss?"

"Are you done? Do you need more?"

"Nope. I'm full!"

"You said you came yesterday. Where did you sleep last night?"

"A small inn."

"Let's go then. I'll send you back." She went to pay the bill and asked after coming out of the restaurant, "Where's your little inn?"

Yet, Paul pouted again. "I don't want to stay there anymore. It's a waste of money and it's filthy there. Just let me crash at your workplace. I'll go back in a few days' time, so it won't make a difference."

Without hesitation, she refused, "Don't you even think about it!"

"Why?"

"That's not my house, so you can't go there. Period!" Elaine dragged him away and asked him to lead the way to the inn. Then, she gave him a hundred dollars before leaving. "Take this, and go find something to eat if you're hungry. I need to get back to work now. I'll see you tonight."

After that, she left.

Clutching the hundred-dollar note in his hands, Paul pouted in disdain.