Leap OF Fate novel Chapter 56

The hour and a half drive to the Rain mansion felt like an eternity for Serene. The roads ahead of them stretched to forever. She tried to close her eyes to calm herself, but she felt more anxious as the image of Chairman Rain flashed through her mind.

Justin observed how she shifted in her seat and looked outside the window. She looked as if she had done something wrong and expected to receive punishment when she returned home.

He blew a sigh and drew her closer to him, kissing the top of her head. “Relax, Babe,” he whispered while he rubbed her back. Serene nuzzled on his neck, inhaling his fresh scent. It somehow calmed her nerves and made her breathing even. Her eyelids felt heavy and in no time she dozed off in his arms.

Serene woke up feeling gentle kisses on her mouth. “Hmmmm…” she said burying her head on his neck making him chuckle.

“Kitty, we’re here,” he said while he tucked away a lock of her hair to the back of her ear. Serene buried her head in his chest and kept her eyes closed. Justin chuckled and said, “Did you want me to tell Mom and Dad, that you’re too sleepy to attend their party?”

At the mention of his parents, Serene felt like a glass of cold water got splashed on her face, waking her up instantly. She sat up straight, fixed her hair and checked her appearance from her mirror. Her unsteady eyes told Justin that she’s still fretting. Of course, he understood how she felt because he was in her shoes weeks ago when she brought her home to her parents.

Justin gave her lips a gentle peck and traced the contour of her face before saying, “You’d be fine. Don’t think too much. The only voice that matters in our relationship is ours, the rest are arbitrary.”

His words tugged her heart. Her glassy eyes looked up at him. He once again pecked on her lips before getting out of the car. She followed him and held on to his waiting arm as soon as she got out.

The Rain family mansion stood imposing in front of them. A balding man in a black suit greeted them when they approached the main door. “Good evening, Carl,” Justin responded to him. “Where are Mom and Dad?”

“Chairman Rain and Madam Elaina are waiting for you in the living room, Sir,” Carl politely responded. She and Justin gave him a smile and went to the location he mentioned.

“Mom, Dad” Justin called the attention of the middle-aged couple as soon as they entered the spacious living room.

Chairman Rain still looked imposing as before. He still grabbed the attention of the room, doing nothing. After Justin hugged his father and kissed her mother, he pulled her closer to him, taking her away from the comfort of his back’s shadow.

“Mom, Dad, this is my girlfriend, Serene Ellis. Serene, you already know my Dad, Nicholas Rain,” he said gesturing his hand towards his father.

Serene extended her hand and gave a polite smile, “Chairman Rain.” The older gentleman shook her offered hand but said nothing, not even a smile left his lips.