My Beloved Uncle (Baskerville #1)

(S2): Matchmaking

A week has passed since Oliver died, Leonard gets a call from Fabian to ask him to meet at a restaurant. He also agreed, because he also wanted to talk to Fabian about something.

The appointed day arrived. Fabian and Leonard meet at a family restaurant.

" How are you?"ask Fabian.

" I'm good. Thank you." Thank you."

" Good to hear it."

The waiter came to bring the ordered food. After finishing lunch Fabian expressed his intention to meet.

" I'm sorry that I've interrupted your time by asking you to meet me here."

" It's okay and it doesn't bother me at all I also have something to talk to you about."

" Really?"

" yes. Please do you speak first."

" All right."

Leonard had so much respect for Fabian that he had considered his own brother, because their age was not so far. only 10 years different. He was surprised that Fabian could have a son as evil as Raina.

" A week ago I introduced my daughter Raina to you. What do you think of Raina?"

Leonard who got an unexpected question from Fabian, was surprised. He doesn't know what to answer. He can't just say that Raina was one of the causes of his sister's death.

" Raina's not my real daughter, but my adopted daughter, if you don't already know."

" I don't know, if Raina is your adopted daughter."

" Now you know. You haven't answered my question."

" Raina is so pretty."

" Raina is beautiful, so that's all you think about Raina?"

" yes. "

" What if I match you with Raina?"

Leonard jumped in surprise. He did not expect Fabian to match Raina to him. Just one step away from his revenge plan will be carried out soon. Leonard didn't want to waste this opportunity.

" I accepted this match."

The turn Fabian made was surprised by Leonard's decision to so readily accept it.

" Are you serious?"

" So serious."

" Why do you want me to marry my daughter?"

" I felt Raina would be a good wife to me and besides that I had fallen in love with her" Leonard said.

" Raina would love to hear it, because she really expects you to be her husband "

"What do you mean?"

" Raina was already in love with you the first time she saw you at one of her friend Luciana's birthday parties."

"Ah I remember. I also came to the party with my sister, but only briefly, because I have work to finish."

Leonard is happy when he finds out Raina is in love with him. He could easily destroy it, but he wondered why Raina so easily moved to another heart. Women like Raina would never understand what it means to love someone Leonard thought.

"Well, if you agree, I'll be preparing for your engagement next week. How's it?"

"I agree."

" Good."

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Raina, who was reading a newspaper a week ago after returning to Paris with Frank, was shocked to read the news of the death of Oliver Clemonte, her former lover, where the accident occurred on the same day he broke the cord of love between them.

He was happy, because Oliver would never interfere with his life again. Raina never loved him from the beginning. He only used Oliver to fulfill his lifestyle all this time. Now he had found a much richer man.

" I was very surprised to learn that my friend's sister died."

" Frank, do you know the Clemonte family."

" Of course I know. Their families have been friends with my family for a long time."

" Ah of course you know each other, because you come from a rich family and have a very extensive business network why don't I think I get there."

" Do you know them too?"

" Ah No. I don't know them at all. I only know from the business news I read."

" It's a pity that Oliver had to die at a young age and his death was due to a woman."

Raina's body stiffened.

" Because what woman? And where did you get that kind of thinking?"

" Leonard, it was Oliver's brother who told me earlier on the phone. He said there was a woman who had ruined his sister's life."

" So so."

" The woman is so evil. I hope that woman will apologize to her family."

" It's best not to talk about this anymore makes me feel uncomfortable."

" I'm sorry. We're just talking about our marriage."

" I've picked out a few wedding dresses and I've chosen these" Raina said, showing Frank a wedding dress in a magazine.

" The dress is very nice and fits you very well. You will look beautiful later."

Raina smiled happily. " Of course. I want to look so beautiful on my wedding day."

" For our marriage, I leave it to you."

" All right."

Frank took the wallet out of his pants pocket and gave one of his credits.

" Use this to buy all our wedding necessities you want."

Riana is happy to accept the credit card given by Frank. With Raina soon she will be the richest woman. After her marriage to Frank, she would soon get rid of Frank and she would be her husband's sole heir. Raina laughed in her heart. He did not expect Frank would be easily fooled by the false love he gave.

"Thank you."

Raina kisses Frank's lips.

" I'm lucky to have a wife-to-be as good as you."

Raina hugged Frank with a happy smile.

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Fabian recounts to Raina and Miya his encounter with Leonard as they gather in the living room after dinner.

" Is that true, Dad?"

"Yes. Leonard wants to marry you."

" But are you sure you'll really want to marry Raina to Leonard?" miyama asked unsure.

" Leonard and Raina love each other and Leonard is a good guy. Why do you doubt it, baby?"

" I don't know. I feel something is strange. Why would Leonard agree to accept this match."

Fabian hugged his wife. " You're worried about nothing to worry about. I'm sure Leonard is a good man and the right man for Raina."

" Mom don't have to worry about that. I believe that Leonard is a good man and a good husband to me."

" I know you love her, but don't let your love blind your heart."

" I believe and believe Leonard can make me happy."

"alright. Maybe I'm too worried."

Miya is unsure of Raina and Leonard's marriage. I'm sure something isn't right, but he's trying to get rid of that feeling. She hopes Raina and Leonard are happy with their marriage.

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The next afternoon Raina was at the bridal boutique to try on her wedding dress which she was going to wear on her wedding day with Frank. She was very happy that her wedding dress fit her body. She lingered in the mirror while looking at herself wearing a wedding dress with a smile on her face. Raina can't wait to get married to Frank for another month.

Raina believes the man is also so rich that he could have the watch around him covered in diamonds. For a moment Raina was very fascinated by his good looks even though his age was no longer young. He has decided that the man is his next target after removing Frank from his life for good just like Oliver. Raina did not care, if the man already had a wife and children. He would remove it so that the man would be his.

" Mister Baskerville, please come in!" said a boutique waiter.

Raina saw the man enter another room in the boutique. After the man was not seen again, Raina asked the boutique waiter a question.

" Who was the man who came in?"

" Oh that's Mr. Fabian Baskerville. She came here to meet the owner of this boutique to talk about her daughter's wedding dress model."

" Oh so. Thank you." Thank you."

Raina immediately searched the name Fabian Baskerville on the internet and he was very surprised, his family was one of the descendants of nobles in England and one of the richest people in England. He was determined to win Fabian's heart and make the man his second husband of course after he separated from Frank. Raina did not want to waste the opportunity even though she had to get rid of her wife and children.

Raina does not want to live poor anymore after he successfully married Frank and got his wealth, he will feel worthy to be with Fabian. She quickly took off her wedding dress and immediately left the boutique. Fabian is not yet the time to meet him now.

Fabian then went out and left the boutique and returned to his office. Fabian's departure from the boutique was noticed by Raina.

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Raina smiles happily at seeing her mother, Jonathan, her younger brother, and Clarie, her younger sister having tea together.

"Mother has told us that brother is getting married soon" said Jonathan, now 13. Jonathan's good looks were inherited from his father. Raina believes Jonathan when he grows up will be a struggle for many women.

" That's right."

" I congratulate you."

" Thank you, Jonathan."

" I'm sad brother got married" said Clarie who just celebrated her 8th birthday one month ago.

"Why are you sad?"

"Because if you're married, you don't live here anymore and I'll be lonely."

Raina stroked Clarie's head with affection.

" Sister will be messing around here often."

"Promise?"

"No promise."

" Fabian called Mom" said Miya.

"Dad said what?"

" Some waiters from wedding dress boutiques will come here carrying some wedding dress collections for you to choose."

"It looks like Dad was so excited about preparing for my wedding. I'm getting married, not Dad."

" Because Fabian wasn't preparing for his marriage to Mom, but it was Joshua who prepared it."

" I miss big brother Joshua. What is he doing now?"

" Why didn't you call her?"

" I'm afraid to bother him."

"Joshua must have been happy to get a call from you" Miya said.

"I'll call her later and tell her about my marriage."

" Do you have any plans to meet Leonard?"

" Leonard called me for the first time and he wanted to see me this afternoon. I'll be going to see him soon."

" That's good."

After drinking tea and eating cake, Raina said goodbye to leave.

" Be careful on the road!" exclaim Miya.

" Okay, Mom."

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Raina waits for Leonard at a cafe near the shopping mall. He was so nervous waiting for his arrival. This was the first time they had met in person. His hands were already soaked with cold sweat. His heart is beating very fast. Raina also looks nervous and many times she looks at her watch. Five more minutes before the appointed hour to meet.

Five minutes for Raina now felt very long, then a man sat in front of her.

" Have you waited a long time?" ask Leonard.

" no. I just came."

" Have you ordered any food?"

" hasn't. I'll order it soon."

Raina quickly picked up the menu and read it. Leonard could not help his smile seeing Raina's nervousness even the girl had unknowingly read the food menu upside down. Leonard immediately corrected it and Raina was very embarrassed. His face was hot and red.

Leonard could not believe that the woman in front of him was the one who had ruined his sister's life. Oliver falls in love with him. Leonard warns himself not to fall in the trap of Raina's charm and fall in love with her, if that happens his revenge plan will fall apart.

That afternoon they both spent the day walking, watching the movies, and eating. Now they are in a city park.

" Did I notice you look nervous when you were with me?"

" Sorry. It's my first time dating a guy."

" Huh. First time?"

" right. You must not believe. A woman my age has just first dated."

" I don't believe it."

" I guessed it."

Leonard looked at Raina in confusion. Is Raina lying or not? This woman is so cunning and full of tricks. Leonard didn't want to be fooled like his sister.

" We better go home. It's already night time. I don't want to make your parents anxious."

Raina nodded even though she wanted to stay with Leonard for longer.

" Did you have a boyfriend before?"

" How do you think?"

" Why did you ask back?"

" I just want to hear your opinion first."

" I think your ex must be a lot. Is my guess right?"

" What if I told you I'd never had a boyfriend."

Raina immediately raised her head and settled Leonard in disbelief.

" Your expression implies that you don't believe."

" That's right."

" I haven't had time to date any woman. I've always been preoccupied with my job and babysitting my sister since I was a baby. I could have dated and befriended any woman I wanted."

Secretly in Raina's heart was delighted. She was the first woman Leonard had ever dated.

"Why do you want to marry me?"

"That's obvious, because I love you."

" I love you too."

Raina's feeling of flowers even he had time to see the petals of red roses falling in front of Leonard, because too happy his feelings did not clap one hand.

" It's here" said Leonard.

Leonard opens the car door for Raina.

" Good night! I hope tonight you dream of me" Leonard said.

" Good night!"

Raina blushed in embarrassment and the girl was surprised when Leonard kissed her lips. His body froze and a warm feeling permeated his entire body. It was his first kiss. Raina is convinced that she will be impersonating Leonard tonight.

Fabian returned to his home at midnight. He went into his room and saw that Miya was asleep. Fabian looked at his wife with an enchanted look and every day he loved her more and more. He then secretly steals the kiss he has always done. A mischievous smile appeared on his handsome face. He was willing to lose everything, but he was not willing to lose his wife and children. Fabian will do anything to protect his family. [ ]