Melissa's POV
Gently, Anabelle let go of her arms around me, her face brightened up a bit and to my surprise, a chuckle escaped her lips.
"Alright, enough about me…" she paused scanning around the room.
"It's the early hours of the day, where is my brother?" She asked, giving me a soft smile.
I sighed deeply with rolled eyes, "You know that I am not in the best position to answer any question relating to your brother, you know how things are between us and I will be the last person your brother will inform about his whereabouts" I noted giving her a firm look.
Anabelle shook her head, her eyes still scanning around, "It's so surprising how you two relate while talking nicely to each other. Well, I overheard some guards saying that my brother and Conri went on a mission the previous evening to rescue some of our captured guard"
I turned to her very surprised, immediately, the incident that transpired between me and Nelson flashed through my mind.
"I guess that's where your brother got his wound from" I muttered almost in a whisper, my words attracting Anabelle whose eyes widened in Surprise.
"He bleeded?" She implored.
I nodded, "Yes he did. Last night, your brother walked in so weak. I was surprised when he fell to the ground, unable to stand on his feet. I decided to help, cleaned his wound and all your brother could say is that he never requested it" I spoke out as anger slowly began to flow into me.
Anabelle burst out laughing, she shook her head with her hand over her mouth just to prevent laughter from being too loud.
"What's funny?" I asked, staring at her in deep puzzlement.
"I am sorry…" She smiled, "Well, I am not surprised that my brother would act like an ingrate. He does that at times which I think is out of the bargain. My brother thinks it's clear not to ever say thank you after a favor has been done to him. It's just a part of him Melissa"
I felt disgusted hearing her say that. "Why is he like that? Who the fuck trained him like this? To act like a spoiled ingrate just because he is the next Alpha…." U paused watching Anabelle who burst out laughing again, "I quite understand that my world is different from yours but back in the human world, spoilt kids like him are always spanked and taught a lesson never ever to be naughty. No offense but your brother does need one" I said not wanting to drag the situation anymore.
Anabelle chuckled, "I am sorry you went through my brother's shit. But…" she raised a brow, "Did I hear you say that you helped him clean up his wound?"
I nodded in affirmation and Anabelle stared widened in Surprise.
"I am literally thrown off the edge right now Melissa. I can't believe this, my brother had never allowed anyone except the Royal nurse to do certain things like that for him but instead, he watched you do that without letting loose of hell"
"To be honest, he was against it at first" I chipped in really wondering why Nelson's life was this complicated.
"He was trying to keep himself together but it was working no matter how he tried. You brother saved my life twice and I thought, maybe it will be first in return the favor and help. I did what anyone In my shoes will, there was no maid available so I knew it was up to me to help out with this' ' I explained and Anabelle couldn't help but smile.
"I guess this is a good sign," she countered.
Confused, my brows furred at her, "A good sign? How?"
She laughed.
"Come on Melissa, it's a sign that you and my brother might finally get to understand each other. Can't you see it, he helped you clean up his wound, Something he doesn't do with others. I think that you two might gradually end up liking each other …" she let out a loud sigh with dreamy eyes, "I just can't wait for that to happen, it will be so amazing" she squealed in joy but u weren't buying the idea.
"No way Anabelle, that's not going to happen" I noted firmly.
"But why?"
"No offense but you know that I don't love your brother" I noted strongly.
"Come on Melissa" she held my hands, "I know that you don't but he is your mate already. One day, if not sooner or later, I know that my brother will finally claim you. Take a good look at yourself, you are so pretty and the perfect Luna of the pack."
I shook my head in big disapproval, "No way am I going to let that happen. I can't even stand your brother. You of all people know this well. He is arrogant and his pride is something I just can't take. We will definitely end up fighting daily and I don't think I can get tired of it if that will pave way for him to get the hell out of my life"
The smile on Anabelle's face vanished and a sad expression replaced it. With her hands still holding mine, she stared at me with sad puppy eyes. "Come on, Nelson isn't that bad after all. Just like the way you are good to me, I am sure that one day, Nelson will get to see this by himself and know that he has been wasting his time to let go of you"
I gave her a disapproving glare, "No dear, it won't worm. Maybe until your brother chooses to be someone better and less annoying. This should at least buy him a place in the crowd and not to act like the whole world revolves around him. You of all people should understand what I am talking about. The sight of your brother alone makes me sick….."
"Really?"
A voice startled us, drawing our attention. Gazing up, at the door post stood Nelson who raised a brow at me.
"So annoying!" I scoffed, looking away.
Anabelle got on her feet, "It's good to see you brother" she smiled walking towards him and wrapped her arms around him in a hug.
"Good to see you too" He replied and looked up at me again, "I can see that you are busy discussing about me to Melissa"
Anabelle laughed.
"It's nothing" she turned to me, giving me a calm look. "I will leave now" she announced to my surprise.
"No Anabelle, you don't have to, we aren't even done with our discussion" I poundered getting up to my feet as I gazed at her with widened eyes.
"No Melissa, I do have to leave. My brother is here now and I don't want to get involved in anything private"
"Private? What the hell are you talking about girls? You of all people know that I have nothing private to do with your brother. Come on, stop being so stubborn and stay back, this is his room after all, he can come back when he needs to" I emphasized not wanting to be alone with this dude.
Anabelle's lips stretched into a grin. At that point, I knew that she was trying to leave intentionally just because she wanted me to talk to Nelson.
I stared up only to find Nelson staring at me, the look in his eyes showed how well he loves Anabelle's act and that Infuriated me the more"
"No way Melissa, I do have to go. You can call on me whenever you need me, that won't be a problem at all. But for now, I have to pay my respects by giving you both the space you need, I don't want to interrupt anything" she giggled walking towards the door.
"You are not interrupting anything!" I yelled with folded arms as u couldn't believe she would just walk out knowing the fact that I need her with me.
Anabelle laughed and without replying, she walked out of the room leaving Nelson to stand still staring at me.
"You just want to get rid of me at any possible chance you get" he said breaking the silence, his lips stretched in a smirk in a way that really upset me.
"Listen, you won okay, so now, tell me what you have to say. I don't want to waste any time having a pointless conversation with you" I blurted out, a cold stare buried deep in my eyes.