It's time for summer.
The seasons of rest for students who work, and study hard these past few months. One of these students named, Sophia Hoffen. She is a lively child, and a sweet girl. Every people who met her will be drawn closer to her. Not even one person complains about her.
Sophia knows what line should never be crossed, and she always respects the people who don't want to open their heart to her. All she ever wanted is everyone to be happy.
Right this moment, Sophia, together with her family came to visit the countryside of Liflac. Her mother relatives were living there, and occasionally they will visit them from time to time.
Sophia leans her arms on the car window, and feels the breeze touch her soft face. Her dark-brown hair sways with wind and her deep-black eyes radiate with the rays of the sun. Her rosy lips beam a sweet smile as she watches the beautiful green scenery passed by.
As likely of the countryside, there are lots of plantations. Like trees, vegetation, fruits, and rice. As well as big mountains put in the beauty of what it's like to live here.
"Sophia, don't poke your head too much," she heard her mother remind her.
"I know," she pull her head back, and lean her body on the car chair. As she slowly closes the windows of the car, a black car slowly passed them.
Sophia only watched the car passed them, and close her eyes to sleep. For their trip is quite long.
Inside that black car was a man in his formal suit. With his legs crossed, and his eyes watching the same scenery.
This man is quite handsome that if you laid your eyes on him, no one can avert their eyes. His jet-black and lackluster eyes are attractive. But, that dull expression hides an emotion he can't express.
"Sir Matthew, I just received a text that your uncle also attended the small gathering held by Sir Lorenzo," the silence broke out when the man behind the wheel spoke up. The man named, Matthew, glance at his direction.
"Then? What do you expect me to do? Back-out, and return to the city?"
"No, sir, I just wanted to notify you of his presence. We know what kind of man he is. He will quickly ignite a flame in you if you're not aware of his presence. He is a man that hates your very existence," Matthew secretary explained.
"Even if you didn't notify me, I expected him to be there. He can't miss a chance to see me, and irritate me as he pleased," Matthew shifts his attention outside the window. He looks back at the time where Mr. Thompson tried to make him mad. But, Mr. Thompson always fails to make that happens. The amusing part is where the old man throws a tantrum, and his eyebrows always met.
Matthew chuckled at that hilarious memory.
"I forgot to mention. He also brings his daughter, Miss Rachel at the gathering. I will predict that he will urge you to marry her as usual," the secretary added his report.
This only make Matthew grins from ear to ear.
"He will not stop until I say yes to his stupid proposal."
"I know that you will reject it again. Miss Rachel does not fit your standard anyway. She's kind of childish and stupid. The only thing she knew is waste money and dates some random guys. Showing off like her father," the secretary voice out his opinion.
"Your tongue knows no bound, Kevin. That is typical from you," he laughs at his companion remarks.
"What you don't like, I don't like as well. How dare that old man shove his daughter to you? You deserved a woman who fits your standard," the tone in Kevin voice shows how much he despises the man.
Matthew understands his companion anger for he also felt the same way.
'But, is there a woman that suited to me? All the women that I met desired my wealth, not me as a person. Even if there is, will that woman like me?' Matthew deeply thought to himself.
Then the car behind them slowly passed them. He only saw a glimpse of a girl sleeping soundly inside the car.
'I should also sleep. I have to be prepared for a word fight later on,' just like he said, he slowly drifted to sleep.
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"Mr. Matthew, we are here," he heard the voice of his secretary waking him up. He opened his eyes and saw a small resort in front of the car.
"Kevin, get the gift at the back and gave it to the organizer of the event. We need to show the host our gratitude for inviting us," Matthew tightens his necktie, and straightens his suit. He pushes his hair upward by his hand.
"Yes, Sir Matthew."
Everyone at the party stops their small chit-chat when a car stopped in front of them. All of their attention shifted to the car direction.
The car door open, and a handsome man come into view. All the young ladies shriek their happiness upon seeing Matthew.
Some of the men utter their annoyance of his arrival. Matthew was a respectable businessman and well-known by his bitter attitude. He was also a merciless man that fired a person if they no longer worth at his company. To the ladies, he was known for his cold shoulders toward them. They haven't seen Matthew spend his time with a woman. Apart from his dear cousin.
"Thank goodness you are here, my dear friend," a man in a white suit came forward and express his happiness. This man is the host of the small gathering, and the one who came up with this event.
"Hello, Lorenzo. I brought a gift, and I hope you will like it," Matthew said it in his laid-back voice.
"Laid-back as usual, as expected from you my dear friend," Lorenzo put his arms on his shoulder. Flashing him a smile and Matthew doesn't mind his gesture for he is use to it. The more he says no to this person, the more Lorenzo stick to him.
Lorenzo is one of Matthew friend who stick closer to him. The two was completely opposite from each other. Lorenzo is a man with a lot of enthusiasm contrary to Matthew.
As people described them, the sun and the moon.
"Alright, since everyone is now present, let's start this event shall we?"
The people expressed their excitement.