What?! He already had a fiancee?!
I shouldn't have been surprised when I heard that. With how handsome he is, it's not impossible that he already has a fiancee. Hmm! It's a waste of my effort to be more beautiful for her. I still thought that Mom brought him here because he was one of the ones I was going to offer to marry him.
But, never mind. I'm going to get my composure back now. What's the point if I'm still kind in front of him? I scolded him again and then I turned to Mom.
"I have no intention of training to manage your company, Mom," I answered.
Mom frowned because I said that. "Oh? Why did you suddenly change your decision? It seems like just now you looked excited to learn how to manage a business."
"My mood has changed again. Too bad, eh. I thought I would be motivated because my husband is so handsome. It turns out you won't offer him to me."
I noticed that Matteo laughed because of what he heard. I raised an eyebrow at him again. But in fairness! He is especially handsome when he laughs. His laugh was simple and even that used to be strong for me. I think this man is charming me and the strength he used to have on me.
"Leave it... When my fiancee and I don't get married, maybe I'll propose to you," he answered me.
IS? IS THIS MAN'S A RED FLAG?
But these are the types of men I like, eh. The one who goes along with my pranks. Then a bit of a bad boy. I don't know if he just said that jokingly or if he was serious. Does he mean that he really doesn't like whoever his fiancee is? Could he have said that their marriage might not last? But of course I can't just give in to him right away. I'm so hard to get! Especially since Mom is still in front of us now.
"We will see about that. I don't want to be an option though," I also answered him.
"I'm sorry for my daughter's behavior, Mr. Matteo. I don't think we should push through our deal. I'm afraid that my daughter will just be a burden and embarrassment to you," Mommy retorted in the conversation .
I immediately looked at him. What? I? Shame? Hell, no! I was so smart during my college days. I'm not falling for the Dean's Lister. And I also graduated as c*m laude. I'm just too lazy now to learn how to handle their businesses because that's not the course I took. Architecture is what I finished! It's against my parents to take that. But they just let me go because they have already planned my future. I only need a diploma to prove that I have completed my studies and have a degree. Because the only ending is that my parents will marry me to grow their businesses. I know that it is normal for rich people who have businesses to marry off their children to grow the business.
I didn't argue with him anymore. It's not a loss to me if they don't continue their deal to teach me. I stood up and was about to go back up to my room when I heard Matteo speak.
"Let's just continue our deal, Ma'am. I will take care of your daughter. I assure you that she will be able to manage your businesses properly."
"What? Why do you still want to go through with the deal? My Mom already said to cancel it. And you know, I'm not easy to handle. Maybe you thought I'd be given to you because you're handsome?" I answered him.
He stood up and faced me. I was even surprised because I looked up to him. Wow! I didn't think this guy was that tall. I was surprised because I was right in thinking earlier that he was tall. I even backed away because he was quite close to me. I was intimidated for a second.
"I will see you on Monday, Miss Xanayah. I am expecting that you won't be late in your first day at work. Well, then..."
He turned his back on me and faced Mom. He went a little to say goodbye to Mom. "I should go now. We will start on Monday. Thank you for inviting me here, Ma'am."
Mom stood up and shook Matteo's hand. "Oh, thank you. I hope you would have a great job on training my daughter. It is such a pleasure to meet you."
I had a dream. "Don't boss me. I won't go anywhere on Monday. Work? That's not on my vocabulary if it's about business," I answered him artfully.
I didn't wait for his answer anymore and I quickly went up to my room. I lay down on my bed. Ugh, the strength of that guy was really strong for me. But it was annoying because there was a woman before him. I don't want to be his only option, no! How beautiful is this? Will it be an option? Maybe he thought he would be able to follow me right away because of the things I did to him earlier. What about him! Maybe I'm even more beautiful than his fiance. Maybe that's why he doesn't like his fiancee and he told me earlier that their marriage might not work out.
I just watched movies in my room. This is what I always do. I rarely leave my room. I'm not working because I can't do my dream job either. I can't do anything because I'm tied to this house. What I want to marry is a man who will keep me away from this family. Is that the man who when I marry will also agree to get a divorce right away. Because I don't really want to get married yet. I also don't like the idea of getting married just because the parents made the decision. What I want is when I get married for real, it will be with the man I love and who really loves me.
I just look flirtatious with words. But the truth is that I'm just testing the men that Mom brings to the table and introduces them to me. In the past, he introduced me to only ugly people, but they were very rich. What I want is you who are handsome and very rich. That's because those men are not taught to be serious about relationships. When it looks ugly, it's hard. Maybe later they won't let me go when I say I want a divorce. So my type is like Matteo. But there is a fiancee. My image will only be ugly if I steal Matteo from his fiancee. They might even think that I am the reason why their marriage cannot continue. This beauty of mine is not a hook.
***
It's Sunday and I'm bored at home. I have one friend, but he is busy with work so we are not studying anymore. It's not like when we were in college when we were always together, and I rarely went home to this house of ours. I only have one friend because we are the only ones with the same attitude. We both don't want to do plastic surgery with other people. We are also honest with each other and there is no plastic. That's what true friends are. That's why we are the only ones who can tolerate each other's behavior. Her name is Rie Holdago.
Suddenly my phone rang. Unknown number is calling me. Who could this be? I answered and it might be an important call from someone. But I regret that I even answered this call.
"Hello, Miss Xanayah?"
That man's voice was familiar to me. "Who's this?" I just asked flatly.
"This is Matteo. I just want to remind you that you should be at work tomorrow at exactly 7:00 am. I won't tolerate late attendees. Make sure to wear a corporate attire and be presentable. I also sent an email to you regarding your work schedule every week."
I frowned. "What are you talking about? I am sure that I already made myself clear last week. I don't want to work. I have no intention of learning to manage my parents' businesses. So can you please not call me again? I don't even intend to look at what you sent me in the email, okay?"
I was about to hang up his call when I heard what he said for me.
"I already broke my engagement to my fiancee. You can start to work tomorrow."