Means to love

Meeting him

FERNANDA

That was how it all went down the drain like nothing happened to mummy. It’s twelve years alre-ady and it feels like everyone have completely moved on.

“Fernanda, daddy nee-ds a favor to ask of you” Dad said as he rushed into my room.

“Daddy you’re back from work early, did something happen?” I asked curiously and he placed his hand on my shoulders.

“Dad I don’t like this feeling I’m getting” I protested and he laughed awkwardly as he slowly re-moved his hand.

“Fernanda it’s a great thing that you followed your mum’s footsteps into becoming a model but I don’t think you’re doing it the right way, if you would accept a little bit of change in your role. It will be perfect” Dad said sharply and I stood up from where I was seating.

“What do you mean Dad? I’m pla-ying my role perfectly and that’s why I haven’t heard any complains from my manager because I’m ma-king money for the company so what else do they want?” I asked getting pissed and Dad helped me sit back.

“Fernanda I know your side of fashion is based on tomboy and uniS-x outfits but as a model you nee-d to work both ways”

“Daddy there’s nothing wrong with my s-en-se of fashion and personality as long as I feel comfortable in it” I rebuked and Dad held his head tiredly.

“Fernanda you’re the princess of Dante family so can you act as one because right now you’re no different from your brothers. Everyone behaves alike is it because we’re living un-der same roof” Dad nagged just then Abuela walked in with a baking tray on her hand.

“Bruno st©p nagging my granddaughter. Who cares if she dresses like a boy as long as she looks beautiful in them then no nee-d to worry because my Fernanda looks perfect in whatever she puts on. Try some of these doughnuts” Abuela said smiling as she fed me.

(Abuela means grandma in Spanish)

“They’re so delicious Abuela. Did you just make them?” I smiled chewing the piece on my mouth gently and she ca-ressed my hair.

“Yes my dear. Alejandro and his family are visiting tomorrow so I’m trying new recipes” Abuela said smiling.

“Oh no tomorrow’s going to be super busy and h0t” I mumbled as I wi-de-ned my eyes.

“Mum everyone at home is so busy with work as it stands so can’t we just postpone their visit to some other day. Alejandro and his family always cause a scene whenever they come visiting” Dad complained.

Uncle Alejandro sure does know how to stir up trouble. I g@sped in my head.

“What are you saying? He’s your brother and I don’t see anything wrong with him visiting tomorrow so take a leave from work tomorrow. I will go ahead Fernanda” Abuela said as she rolled her eyes at Dad.

“Abuela I will join you at the kitchen when I’m done with Dad” I muttered out and she smiled.

“Take your time dear but I will be waiting for you at the kitchen” She smiled and went out.

“Daddy I know this isn’t about my dressing code. There’s something else right?” I asked curiously and he looked away.

“Jeromino Guzman finally accepted to sign a contract with our company” Dad said slowly and I sm-irked.

“You mean Jeromino Guzman world wi-de model from the united states?” I asked flabberg@sted.

“Yeah him, he will be modeling for one of our latest designs and Mr Enzo wants the both of you to give it a sh0t so you will have to switch your role. Will you do this for your Daddy?” Dad asked softly and my phone started ringing but I ignored it.

“But daddy I’m not the only model we’ve in the company, I’m the least person they would offer something like that. Our company is a hvge one so why would they want me to do something like that?” I asked curiously staring straight at Dad but my phone kept on ringing.

“Go ahead Fernanda, it might be urgent” Dad said and I picked the call.

“Hello dude, you nee-d to rush down here immediately. Someone’s messing with your posters in our territory” Leo said sharply then hung up.

Leo is one of my besties from highschool, although he was my s£nior same clas-s with Fernand but we were still friends. He runs their family’s business.

“Dad I have to go now. We will continue this conversation when I get back” I cut in sharply as I picked up my face cap from my lamp table then wore it swiftly.

“Fernanda is everything okay?” Dad asked curiously and I win-ked at him.

“Leo nee-ds my help with something, it’s no biggie anyways” I said putting on my shoes.

“If it’s not Leo, it’s Jasper. I have no idea what you see in those guys. You have no idea how happy I will be if you introduce any female friends of yours to me” Dad whined and I scoffed.

“Not to worry yourself out, I don’t mingle with girls. Bye Dad” I said then ran out of my room.

“Fernanda where are you heading off to? You said you would as-sist me in the kitchen” Abuela reminded and I gave her a flying k!ss.

“She’s always off to somewhere in a hurry. You should get used to it Abuela” Damian my first cousin said sarcastically and I rolled my eyes at him then head out.

I drove down to Leo’s restaurant and I saw him having a glas-s of jui-ce.

“What the hell! Didn’t he say…” I uttered frustratedly then pushed the glas-s entrance door ha-rd with a mean look as I head to where he was sitting.

“What was that call for?” I shouted as I punched him ha-rd on his muscles.

“I’m sorry okay, I had no choice but to do so. You know so well that I’m a hvge fan of Jeromino” He winced ru-bbing his arm.

“What’s that supposed to mean? What brou-ght Jeromino into this” I said sarcastically and he smiled.

“Jeromino c@m£ to my restaurant today, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw him. I was putting on your latest posters on the counter wall when he walked to me, he will be here in no time. He went out to take a call” Leo smiled.

“So?” I blurted.

“What do you mean so? Of course Jeromino asked me if I was close to you and I said yes. He requested he meets you in person and I had no choice buddy” He explained and I rolled my eyes.

“Leo do I look like I’m in the mood for any jokes? Jeromino is Jeromino, do we look like we have any connection. Don’t call me out on such requests again, I’m heading back home” I protested then turned around to leave but Jeromino was at the door alre-ady.

He’s good looking, perfect height, Lovely eyes. He sure nee-ds to be on our company’s magazine as well. I g@sped in my head sizing him up with my eyes then he walked to me.

“Will you just keep on staring?” He asked and he voice echoed in my ears like that of an Angel.

Holy moly, where did he fall out from…

“Fernanda don’t be rude. Say hello” Leo whispered from behind and I got myself together.

“Hello my name’s Fernanda Dante” I said giving out my hand for an handshake but he didn’t receive my handshake. That was quite embarras-sing.

“Do you think I wouldn’t know what your name is?” He shrugged and I scoffed.

“First impression matters but why are you not giving those vibes. I didn’t come all the way here to meet you okay so if that’s all you want to say to me, I will take my leave now” I said seriously and Leo sneaked out.

“Just like I expected you’re one stubborn girl” He said looking away then I scoffed about to walk out but he blocked me with his hands.

“What do you think you’re doing right now?” I g@sped out seriously and he smiled.

As if that will work on me…

“I want you to go on a d@t£ with me” He requested and I couldn’t help it but boost into laughter.

“What did you just say?” I mocked and he c@m£ closer to me.

“Go on a d@t£ with me” He repeated and I continued laughing.

“On what grounds? Not to make things any ha-rder. I’m sorry but you’re not my type and I bluntly reject your request” I said with a smile and in a blink of an eye he gave me a ti-ght k!sson thel-ips.

My eyes went wi-de open cause I didn’t see that coming…