The Billionaire's Choice

It is in Los Angeles at 1:00P.M on a very hot and uneasy afternoon when Shun and his parents are having a very serious and heated conversation: Mum,Dad, I have made my decision and it is final. Shura is the only girl that brings me happiness. To add to that, she is very humble, submissive and honest. Shun, I'm your father and I know what's best for you and the family. Don't try to betray the family's name by loving someone who barely understands how the rich man's way works. Son, for once, try to listen to what your Father and I are saying. Okay, let me ask you these few questions: The girl you claim to love, does she understand the lifestyle of rich people?When meaningful conversations are discussed can she utter a word?Can she contribute to your growth? No right? Mum, I cannot believe you are the one saying all of this. Shura is not who you think she is. She is very intelligent, adapts to new situations and environments easily, plus she uses her initiative well. She is not dumb, neither is she ignorant. As a matter of fact, she has helped my company have more sales since the time she started working as my secretary. His parents sat and looked at him in disapproval and keenly, as though they wanted to attack every word that came out of his mouth. Shun's father is wondering if he can ever convince his son to forget about Shura.Son, my problem with your relationship is that the Carter family has never mingled with poor people ,not to talk about marrying them. This would be an embarrassment to our lineage because they know us as a family that marries only people with high standards. People of high political positions,very big entertainers and people from the high class as well.But you don't understand any of that at all. That is why you are tilting towards a different direction, as your choice of lover is Shura,someone who doesn't understand her left from her right when building wealth. Mrs. Debra Carter suddenly wakes up from her sitting position and sighs slowly as though she was relieving some kind of stress. She reaches out the door and walks away. Son, Mr. Antonio calls in a low but authoritative tune. Son he calls Shun again. Shun in his own corner looking at him with inquisitiveness as to why his Dad calls him. Son, I want us to talk man to man. Do you realize if you carry on with your decision it is going to cost this family a lot?What will people say? Before his father asks the next question, Shun immediately comes in, saying in an angry tone. Who even cares about what people will say, Dad?If you do, as a matter of fact, I don't. I'm not living to please people but myself. Mr. Antonio scolds Shun for what he just said, asking" Do you even realize when people become aware of what your decision is they would tarnish our reputation because of the incoming insults? Mr. Antonio says in a very high and angry tone with his face sweating as though he was asked to climb a tall mountain. He suddenly tries to control his temper, breathes in and out and says to Shun Carter, I expect you to understand this situation better. Men have the ability to understand, please try to. Just take a look at your friends. They are all married to women of high class and standards. Of course, they don't settle for less and I don't expect you to either.You are the son of Mr. Antonio Willy Carter is a man known to be very influential and outstanding, so I wouldn't have you disgrace me like that just because of some poor girl. Shun remains quiet and says nothing until his father becomes mute. Several thoughts ran through his head as though they were questioning his sanity, but he resisted them, answering with his inner voice saying, I know what is best for me and this is my life they are talking about here. The two stood silent for a long time before Mr. Antonio broke the silence by asking Shun about his ex-girlfriend Gina.Gina is pretty,tall,slim and has long blonde curly hair. What else do you want? Not only is she classy, bougie, articulate on point, to crown it all, but she is also wealthy. For crying out loud, Son, you need a woman that has all these qualities as a partner. Dad, this same lady is very possessive, arrogant and wants things to be done her way. She doesn't want to give me the space to show that I'm the man in the relationship. She has a lot of masculine qualities and I cannot continue being in a relationship that seems to be two men dating. I have to be in control and I need someone very feminine and soft. While he is talking, his father looks at him as though he wants to justify what he just said, but later he suddenly stands up, adjusting his belt, saying" Son, have a second thought about your decision" and walks away with his shoe making noises. Shun thereafter speaks aloud to himself, saying that," there is absolutely nothing to have a second thought about. I love Shura and nothing will make me change my mind about her." Shun says again," what would they gain if I was in a relationship with someone I don't love and married the person, how would it flow?How would I feel?."They make it seem like marriage is just for procreation " and it's annoying. He says again; Well, I suggest that wealthy people should start seeing poor people as humans too. They should not condemn them because they don't have what it takes,life treats everyone differently and each person has their own realities. "These rich fellows think that because they are up there they have the right to treat people like trash and even discriminate in any way possible." After all this, he breathed out heavily, went closer to the window and noticed someone coming into the GLASS MANSION. Who is that?He asked curiously.