Andi sat at his desk, his hand flipped through a file on his desk and a pair of reading glasses sat on top of his nose. He had a gentle yet somewhat stern expression on his face as he read through the pages of the paper. “And a lawyer?” He asked without raising his head from the paper he was reading. “He is waiting in the living room.” Lucy responded. “He is your family lawyer, he has a few words to say to you.” Andi looked up just then. Matthew Fredrickson, one of the people who went silent after his family went bankrupt. At least he didn't say any negative things about him and his mother. “Let him in.” Andi said reluctantly. She nodded and left the room. Moments later, she returned with a tall blue eyed man who stood humbly with his hand behind his back. He was handsome with a small face and orange thin lips. His deep brown hair was neatly combed to the back and his blue suit sat perfectly on his body, golden cufflinks shining at his wrist. He was seven years older than Andi bu
Taylor swallowed hard. Her eyes lazily fell shut where she sat on the side of her bed and tears wet her face. She had stayed awake all night, thinking about the punishment her father had bestowed on her and how to escape them. Now day had come and when she thought her fiancé would be happy that she called Andi to help, he choked her and almost took the last breath from her lips. She was so afraid thinking that she would fail to fix what had happened at the opening ceremony of Zeus company and she would get kicked out and cut off from the family fortune. Then her fiancé would have become her husband then and he would maltreat her for being poor and useless like she did Andi. His family would treat her terribly like her family did Andi. “Will I really end up being a useless live in daughter in law?” She asked herself. The thought alone caused her to shiver. “What kind of karma is this?!” She angrily spat out. Shaking her head, she wiped her tears and rose to her feet. “I will not le
Mrs Simmons awkwardly lowered herself to a sitting position while clearing her throat. She wished she had not even opened her mouth to speak in the first place. “Aren't you the girl from before?” Harold Simmons pointed at Lucy as he asked. “The grand opening ceremony of Zeus company last night, it was you right?”“That is right.” Lucy managed a smile. “I would give anything not to be under your roof at this moment or to be with you at all, in fact, I would rather jump off a cliff.”“Did we offend you, Miss Lieu?” Sharon Simmons asked in a soft and motherly tone. “Yes.” Lucy plainly responded. “Your daughter has ridiculed me not once but twice! Scratch that, three times! And your entire family, the things you do…” she shook her head. “You are a disgrace to the pyramid of this city and I am ashamed as one of the creators of the golden link society to have you as a member.”“Forget who you are, lady but you are under my roof and you will speak to me with respect!” Harold barked angrily
The entire room was just as shocked as the woman who had given the slap and the one that had received it. Lucy didn't know when her hand met with Taylor's face but she was glad it did. Andi was most sensitive when they brought up his father's name since they didn't know if he was dead or missing. If he ran away because of the debts or was kidnapped by someone. It all remained an unsolved mystery that Andi would very much like to solve. But even he had kept his cool when Taylor insulted his father. Though he wanted to talk, Lucy had shown him that action spoke louder than words. Taylor's eyes were as wide as they could get. That moment had reminded her of the night before when her father had hit her for the very first time. Why was everyone hitting her lately?“Did you…” she chuckled confusedly. “Did you just hit me? Please tell me Andi was the one who hit me and not you. I will accept it if Andi hit me but not you, who the hell do you think you are to raise your hand at me?!” She b
Lucy's eyes widened bigger than she thought they could go. Her brain switched off and needed more than a moment to reboot. “Marriage?” She asked, wondering if she had heard him wrong. “I mean, yeah. I know, it's weird and all but maybe, maybe it would put an end to those terrible rumors and if--if you'd like, that is. I mean, I'm not trying to rush you or anything but I actually did notice you all those years but… I… couldn't talk to you because… I don't know–I–”Lucy cupped his face in her hands and pulled him close to her face to kiss him. He stared surprisedly at her. He blinked. She stared back at him with a smile on her face. “It took us more than a decade to realize our feelings for each other. It isn't too early, it's just… our parents, what will they say?” Andi smiled softly. “I actually wanted to find my dad before settling down or at least knowing what… where he is, if he's doing okay. Or if… if he's…”She caressed his cheek. “Then we'll do just that.” “But your family,
The family gathered around the dining table and closed their eyes to say their prayers before eating. Matthew had left them after departing from Taylor's house to drop off the papers at court for his client, Andi, and rushed back just in time to join them for dinner. Ever since he arrived, Mrs Emerson had been nothing but sweet to him. She had prepared the meals herself when Andi told her he was coming even though her son refused she did anything at all. Having just returned from the hospital. Mrs Emerson was always a good cook, she dreamt of her own restaurant but gave up that dream to support her husband with his company. Andi rarely ate the things at home save for cereals and fruits. He never cooked except to fry an egg and prepare some toast. So it felt so nice having his mother around again and eating her delicious handmade meal. “This is still as delicious as the first time I had it.” Matthew said with a gentle smile on his face. Mrs Emerson's lips spread into a pleased smi
Andi sat up in his bed feeling as refreshed as he looked. He turned off his alarm clock and climbed down from his bed. Standing in front of his window, he pulled the blinds apart to allow proper sunlight to seep in. The air smelt fresh and it felt ever so nice as it caressed his skin.A morning couldn't be any more beautiful than that. The night had been the best night he had ever had in the past three years. A night that would have never existed if it wasn't for Lucy. Speaking of Lucy, she was coming over that day to help him do some research about his dad as well as work relating to the company. His mother was leaving for her check up and the woman was very stubborn about going on her own. She felt so strong like she could lift the entire house on her shoulder without even breaking a sweat and Andi was pleased, over joyed even, that she was feeling so well again but still…He went to the shower and had his bath. Coming out of the bathroom, a small towel hung around his waist and
Breakfast had ended quickly after Mrs Emerson excused herself from the table. Lucy ate without asking any questions or bothering to strike a conversation with him. Like she had said, she didn't eat the night before and she was hungry. Andi couldn't deny it, he loved how honest she always was with him. It had only been three days with this woman and it felt like he had loved her since forever. Lucy raised herself from her seat and packed up the dishes. Though Andi refused, she insisted on doing them. As she rolled up her sleeve, he saw a golden chain around her wrist just like her necklace. Her earrings were just as golden except they were round big balls. “I'm heading out okay?” Mrs Emerson announced. “Don't leave him alone until I return okay?” She said to Lucy who smiled in response. The woman had changed drastically in her light pink collared dress that had square pockets just below the waistline and two golden buttons sat atop them. Her hair was packed behind with a black ban