What is your field

"I'd like to see you privately".

He said it so seriously that I got a little bit worried. We got to his study and I couldn't help but look around. The study was so big and it had everything a house needed. It even had a kitchen in it. It was spectacular but I didn't look around for too long and just went ahead to sit where he pointed out for me.

"I've called you here for a reason and I believe you know what this is about".

He said. To be honest, I was expecting this. I mean, no rich family would reject the daughter of the prime minister for a nobody like me. I was already more than grateful that he did not ask me to leave when Melissa and her father came.

"My grandson is in love with you".

He said but I still couldn't raise my head to look at him.

"Do you feel the same way"?

He asked and now, I couldn't help but look up. He looked so serious and I knew that whatever happens next depends solely on my answer.

'What is he going to do? If I say I love him, will he splash water on me and ask to leave after giving me a large sum of money? And if I say I don't love him, will he get mad and call me a golddigger? Will he give me money and ask me never to meet his grandson ever again'?

So many things rushed into my mind so I decided to tell him that I did not have any feelings whatsoever for his grandson. That way, all this will end nice and clean even if it'd make me look like the bad one.

"Yes, I am in love with Jason".

As soon as I finished talking, my eyes opened wide. I had just concluded deep within me on what to say. I just told myself that I'd not admit to having feelings for him. So why? Why did I say that?

I was confused about my own actions but then, I just let it be since I have already said it.

I saw Grandpa O'Brien nod his head gently.

"I'm glad to hear that. You said it looking so honest and I wouldn't want anything less for my grandson".

I felt so lucky that I hadn't gotten a slap yet. Neither have I gotten water splashed on my face.

"Nadia".

He called my name looking so calm yet serious.

"Can you take care of my grandson"?

He asked and right now, I could only try to answer honestly.

"I can't guarantee much, but I guarantee you that I can try my best".

I said honestly.

"Can you handle the hardships to come"?

He asked again and now, I didn't know how to answer because I did not know the hardships I was to be expecting.

"You are competing against Melissa Blake. She is not an easy contender. Listen to me, I approve of you totally. Right now, you are the only one I know, but it doesn't mean you are the only one there is. You can be replaced whenever so I want to know now. Are you really ready to be with my grandson and truthfully love him or... will you leave since your love is not so strong"?

We had a few minutes of silence before I spoke.

"I don't know what the future holds sir but I'm going to do everything I can to be there for him whenever he needs me".

I said and saw him nodding his head gently.

"Fine then, it is settled. Since I now know that I can count on you, you have my full support. Know one thing, the prime minister's daughter is a very capable suitor and yes, I am a man who likes power and connection. I may not lack anything, but it does not mean I do not want more. Although I am risking a lot to support you, my grandson comes first. I trust his smile and relaxed face whenever he is with you and I trust how much he is in love with you. That is the reason why I am allowing this. Do not... let me down".

'What are you doing Nadia? This feels like the best time to tell him you can't do this. What will he say when you and Jason finally break up?

I asked myself. I could see the depth of what I was going into and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared. I'd be more stupid if I wasn't scared at all.

"So tell me, can I trust you"?

He asked and without thinking, I nodded. I was definitely not in control of my body right now.

"Good, it is settled then. You have my backing".

I smiled and he stood up making me follow suit.

"I apologize for calling you here so early in the morning when you were still having fun".

I smiled and replied.

"It's nothing, Grandpa".

He nodded his head and just before we got out of the room, he turned and looked at me.

"Aha, that reminds me".

He said making me pause to look at him.

"What is your field of study"?

He asked and I instinctively swallowed. I knew he was waiting for me to say something but there was absolutely nothing to say.

"Nadia"?

"Huh"?

"Won't you answer me"?

"Well, the thing is... grandpa, the thing is... I... I did not go to college".

I decided to be honest about it. One lie is enough. I couldn't lie about anything else aside from being his grandson's girlfriend.

"Hahaha!!!"

I heard him laugh so loud. I was not expecting that, I thought he was going to finally disapprove of me since I wasn't well educated.

"Is that why it took you so long to answer"?

He asked and I nodded innocently.

"That is not a big deal. I just want to know, what are you very good at"? He asked and without thinking, I mentioned the one thing I've always loved.

"Cosmetics".