RICARDO’S MANSION**
The door opened and Leonard came in
“Finally he’s here!!!” Dior immediately stood up and ran to hug him
“Wow,I miss your sweet smell” Dior said, sniffing him in dramactically
“Stop it” Leonard chuckled and Dior moved away
“Hey Winny” He smiled as Winter also hugged him
“Where’s Ricardo?” He asked
“Hey dude!!” Ricardo shouted,running downstairs. He was shirtless
“Hey!!! Put on a shirt you bastard!” Dior yelled and threw a pillow at him
“Are you drooling? Best friends can Füçk too” Ricardo winked at Dior who gave him a disgusting look
“Füçk,you look more handsome than me today” Ricardo said,shaking hands with Leonard
“Are you dreaming? Leo is more handsome than you,ugly duck” Dior snapped
“How many times do I have to tell you that your voice turns me on?” Ricardo asked
“Come on Ricardo,that’s out of line” Leonard chuckled as he walked to the cellar
Winter followed him
“How was the concert? I missed it last night” She asked behind him
“It was good” Leonard replied,pouring the wine into a glass
“Want some?” He asked and Winter nodded with a smile
Leonard poured for her too and they returned to the living room meeting Ricardo and Dior arguing again.
“So,where were you last night? I kept calling but got no response” Dior said
“I went to mom” Leonard sighed and sat down
“Why? Girlfriend matter again?” Ricardo smirked
“As usual” Winter chuckled
“But it’s more complicated this time” Leonard said
“Wow,really?”
“She got me a girl already” Leonard said
“What?!!!” They all shouted at a time
“Not just that,I’m getting engaged to the unknown girl and she want me to marry her” Leonard said
“That’s crazy!” Dior said and Ricardo started laughing
Winter kept quiet not saying a word
“Are you for real now? So now can I call you a married man?” Ricardo asked
“He’s not getting married now,He’s only getting engaged dumb head” Dior snapped
“It’s the same” Ricardo chuckled
Leonard’s phone started ringing,it’s his mom
He answered the call and then hanged up
“Is that your mom?” Ricardo asked
“Yeah” Leonard mumbled
“What is it?” Winter said
“I’m meeting the girl tonight” Leonard replied
“Wow,so fast?” Dior said
“I’m only going to do this because of her,I’m not ready to be in a relationship with anyone” Leonard scoffed,sipping from his drink
Winter fold her hand around the glass tightly
******
7PM★THE JULIUS’S MANSION**
“Royce I’m sorry,please baby forgive me. I promise to make it up to you,the outing is really important please” Mariana pleaded with Royce on the phone
“I miss you so much babe,but it’s fine” Royce said
“I miss you too,I promise to sleep over at your place tomorrow,it’s a promise”. Mariana said
“You don’t have to promise,I will come over there and take you with me” Royce said and Mariana chuckled
“I can’t wait baby,see you tomorrow. I love you!” Mariana said before hanging up.
She walked to the mirror to check herself out,she was already dressed and was looking hot. She tap her hair gently and let out a sigh
“He won’t like me,I he won’t and I won’t have to be engaged” She said to herself
“Mariana!!!” Clara called from outside
“I’m coming aunt!” Mariana replied
She took her phone and bag before running out of the room.
She went downstairs and met Clara already waiting for her in the car
“You look good” Clara muttered without looking at her
“Thanks” Mariana muttered and the driver drove out of the mansion.
After a while,they stopped in front of a mansion.
They stepped out of the car and a woman in her fifties came out immediately
“Clara!” She called excitedly
“Jules” Clara also called and they hugged each other
After the hug,Mrs Briggs turned to Mariana
“Is she the one?” She asked Clara
“Mariana come closer” Clara smiled and Mariana immediately walked closer
“Hello ma’am” She greeted
“Wow,she’s such a beauty. I’m sure my son will like her,come here” Mrs Briggs opened her arms and Mariana hugged her
They all went in and Mariana started getting nervous
“Is your son here already?” Clara asked
“No he’s not,but he will be here” Mrs Briggs replied and that calmed Mariana down a bit
They all settled in the living room and a maid came to serve them drinks and snacks
Mariana’s mind wasn’t there,she kept thinking,who is the son? What if he’s someone ugly and she wouldn’t have any choice than to really get engaged to him??
What if he’s disabled??
They suddenly heard the door
“He’s here” Mrs Briggs said like a proud mother and then the figure came in,shocking the h*ll out of Mariana.
‘What?!!!!!! Leonardo??!!!’ She screamed in her head as she stared lostly at him as he sat down ignoring Clara who welcomed him with a smile
“Son,that was rude” Mrs Briggs said
“Can we start now? I have just twenty minutes mom,please” Leonard said without sparing Mariana a glance
‘Wow,a total different Leonard we have here’ Mariana thought inwardly
“So son,this is who I told you about” Mrs Briggs smiled pointing at Mariana
Leonard took a glance at her and looked away
‘Oops,what does that mean? I’m not his type?? And does he even remember me at all?’ She thought
But then,how will he remember when he’s got billions of fans??
“I’m Clara,her aunt” Clara said,smiling and Mariana almost stood up to slap her.
“Then,we will leave you two to know each other.” Mrs Briggs said and immediately pulled Clara with her
There was total silence between Leonard and Mariana,Mariana was really wishing her heart doesn’t try any Sh|t because she totally forgot her pills at home.
After a while,she decided to break the silence to prevent her heart from racing
“Hi…I’m Mariana Julius. I’m sure you don’t know me but I also attend Diamonds University……”
“How much is she paying you?” Leonard cut her off
“Huh???” Mariana’s eyes grew wider
“I’m sure my mom and your aunt have an agreement, I’m asking you how much she’s going to pay you. I can double the money if you’re in need of money so badly. But can you just don’t talk to me or act like we are getting engaged? You don’t have to introduce yourself to me,I don’t care whoever you are so don’t be too forward,it’s a turn off” Leonard said and Mariana couldn’t believe her ears
‘Wait…..What?!!!’ She screamed in her head
TBC
