Home For My Soul

33|Fiance Candidates

~Altheo~

That girl is surprising me more and more. After a long period of theatricality being someone else, he ended up rebelling as well. I smiled to see that she was taking care of the three women who had been her loyal followers.

Hearing his name alone they were already wry, I don't know what is so frightening from a Katelia? She's just an ordinary girl who happens to have rich parents. The three of them also came from a distinguished family, why would they even submit to the woman?

His new body and status did not make them dare to face him alone. He was quite reckless, hence they did not dare to approach. Is there perhaps something he has that made the three girls stamp? I couldn't hear their conversation from this distance. But I also don't want them to know I'm watching them from afar.

“Well, Theo,” said Papa, disperse my reverie. “This is Jessica Winara, their daughter. You're the same age, so chat with him.”

“We already know each other, Om,” said Chika with sparkling eyes. “He was my classmate during SMU in Medan.”

“Oh, yes? That's even better!” exclaim her mother cheerfully. “You are no longer awkward to talk.”

“Come, Son. Accompany him to take food,” persuade my mama no less happy.

Everyone pushed us, what can I say? I walked casually towards the serving table and picked up the clean plate. After filling up the food as necessary, I looked around the room looking for an empty seat.

I walked towards my target table and sat down on the available seats. Chika sat down beside me and brought the chair slightly closer towards me. His actions immediately made me understand. This girl likes me, but which woman wouldn't be interested in me?

My face is handsome, my body is tall, my brain is watered down, my status is honorable, and most of all the ants are shrouding me, the main heir of my extended family. But I was still surprised, because I just found out he secretly liked me.

A few times, she was just angry with me, just like Katelia. Maybe because he doesn't know who I am. He even threatened me when I helped Amarilis who he tortured on campus. When did he find out who I really was?

“Om and Aunt Husada were very kind to me. We met a few times in events like this and they told me everything about you. I'm not surprised if our parents agree to marry us,” he said cheerfully.

“I hope you won't let our past stand in the way of our two great families. Our parent company will be strong if we get married. My parents only have daughters, so you will have many advantages. If you manage to show Papa that you are a great leader, our hotel will fall into your hands.

“I will follow in Mama's footsteps actively on social activities. So, I can help you keep your reputation in the eyes of the public. Isn't that an ideal wedding? I will also be happy to take care of our children later.” He's laughing a little.

“Lo know who my fiancee was before?” ask me to shift the topic.

“He is dead, no need to discuss anymore,” he replied. He held my hand. “You don't have to worry. I won't leave you like Katelia.”

“Be careful. Being engaged to me will threaten lo.”'s life I took my hand from him. Added to that the reason I wouldn't be interested in him and his offer.

He's laughing a little. “Katelia died not because she was engaged to you, but because she was careless. He was less careful when Amarylis fell into the lake. So, I'm not gonna die just because we're engaged. After all, there have been many people escorting me since yesterday.”

Guess right. This girl likes me. What did my parents promise him that he wanted to marry me so much? As far as I know, the Winara Family only has a hospitality business in Parapat and Medan. It has nothing to do with our company. Do you intend to work with them in the long term?

Unfortunately, this girl is not my type. He talks too much, is also insensitive to my needs. Does he not see me eating and needs quiet? If I were interested in him, I would definitely ask him everything about him. Just like I did with Amaryllis.

After all, I'm not interested in hospitality ventures. I prefer the restaurants and condiment-packing businesses that my family has. This business can be developed by producing more variants that are not yet included in our brand. His family business could only be developed by opening more branches. The capital is too big with great risk as well.

Instead, I am comfortable with Amaryllis. She's a girl who doesn't demand much. Whether I come or not, he relaxes. Although he initially fought back, he did what I told him to do. Sometimes arguing, not a problem. I like to fight with him.

His great life desire made me unable to distract myself from him. A spoiled Katelia who always gets what she wants can survive when everything is taken from her. I'm not even sure I can do that.

“Hai, Theo!” greet Chika when I just got off my motorcycle.

I did not reply and walked towards the lecture hall. He took my hand which I immediately shook. I don't like anyone touching my hands without my permission. Moreover, we have no relationship whatsoever.

“Before we get married, there will be no relationship between us,” I said firmly. “Stop touching me or I'll tell my parents who you really are.”

“Please. Teenager little naughty is common thing,” reply casually.

Shamelessly, he sat by my side during our lecture. I just thought of him as a ghost near me. Every word he said, every action he took I ignored. Eventually, he will get bored himself.

Lunch time became the time I was waiting for because I could be alone with Amarilis. I didn't do or talk to him about anything special. Just having lunch together. After all, that's what I see people dating do.

Watching, going for a walk, or other time and money-wasting things is not on my list. My weekend was already full of activities with Papa and Mama, so I only had two weeks to be with Amarilis.

Two unique days became my favorite moment.

“So, what do you think about Jessica?” ask Mama with a happy smile.

We were having breakfast together, so I wasn't surprised to see Matt smiling meaningfully at me hearing the question. Papa didn't respond, but I knew he would agree with whatever Mama said. They must have been talking about this for the past few days.

“About, Ma?” I asked, not to misunderstand.

“Is she a good girl? Do you like him?” ask Mama specifically.

“He likes to bully friends when we are SMU in Medan. I've already told Mama about it. He's Katelya's best friend. So, I don't like him,” I replied straightforwardly.

“Oh, yes?” mama was a little surprised.

“The naughty little teen is ordinary,” said Papa, mediate. “You've been trying to get to know him better for some time. I'm sure you'll change your mind after seeing her now.”

“Someone will not change drastically if nothing tragic happens to him, Pa.” I expressed my opinion that disagreed with him. “Gue has seen for itself on campus. He hasn't changed. But I'll try to do what Papa and Mama say.”

I was used to giving my parents authentic proof of anything I disagreed with. If they have one word, then I cannot oppose their decision. The only way is to show them the real Chika.

Accompanying Papa to meet his colleagues that afternoon was very pleasant. There were no daughters that the men brought to introduce me to. Looks like Papa and Mama have been steady to appoint Chika as my future wife.

This is the reason I agree with their choice. We can focus on business and no further introductions with a row of women who only think about appearance, but do not know anything about the business of his family.

I can't blame them, because not all children are interested in continuing their parents' business. Most of them already have their own hobbies and dreams, much different from the field that their families are in.

“Azarya,” greet someone, call my father's name.

We looked around and saw Chika and her father at the same restaurant. Papa immediately returned his greeting, then shook his hand. I also knew he was delaying his plans to his car which was waiting at the entrance.

“It just so happens that you guys are here,” Papa said as he glanced at me. “Someone I want to ask.”

Chika took the opportunity to stand by my side and greet me. But I still turned my attention to Papa and ignored him. I don't like this woman, so I don't pretend to be friendly with her.

On that Friday, I was looking forward to having lunch with Amarilis. He was acting strange by following me. We usually fight before we go to lunch together. It turned out that his task was lost and he had to type it in the rental place. She has a boyfriend, why not take advantage of it? That night, I bought it for him.

I don't know why I care about him. I was getting clueless as I felt my blood boil looking at the way Jericho looked at him that afternoon. My hand reflexively embraced Amaryllis' shoulder and kissed her temple in front of everyone.

This is the first time I have not only embraced a girl's shoulder, but also kissed her possessively in front of many witnesses. I don't believe in that myself. What the hell happened to me?