Chapter 34

Ace

“Ace, I said sit down.” My grandfather ordered.

“I think I would like to stand,” I responded, looking at my grandfather and still refusing to look at my wife.

“I said sit down,” he snapped, looking at me. “Don’t make me have your man make you?” he warned as I groaned, sitting down with a sneer.

He was still intimidating for his age, and I respected him too much to go against him. He taught me everything I know now. I unwillingly dropped next to Diya, who was sitting on the edge of the sofa ready to escape any moment.

“You too dear. You need to sit,” he said, looking at Diya. “That position must be uncomfortable,” he looked at her.

“Oh,” she responded as she pushed back, but she looked tense,