"What were you dreaming?" Looking at her messy clothes, Aren scanned her soul.
"Argh, stop giving that look." Mia adjusted her coat and smiled.
"So, it was not a dream?" She mumbled and grinned like a kid with a cookie.
"How was your date?"
"Awesome!" Getting down her bed, Mia realised the tension around her.
Looking at his deep frown, she scratched her head.
"It was just a casual meet."
"I don't like him and you will not date him. It's final and tidy up. Your so-called boyfriend is waiting for you at the dining table." With that, Aren left the place.
"It's about to start and here's a big thorn in my way." Rumbling in annoyance, Mia rushed towards the bathroom.
...
Dining Hall.
Mia slowly walked and sat on her seat.
Everyone had a curious expression on their face except Aren.
"Darling, what we heard?" Charlotte held her hand while every single pair of eyes were browsing her.
Mia nodded while filling her plate in silence.
"That's great." Felix was the first to squeal in joy.
"Finally, Finally I can call someone sister-in-law." Noah clapped in excitement.
"Here have some sweet." Kiara filled Mia's plate with two S'more cupcakes.
"Yes Yes Yes, I specially instructed the Chef to make them. Have more." Charlotte placed one more with no place left in her plate.
"Glad you guys took the right decision. I was worried about that brat." Felix grinned and Mia nodded with a smile.
"We will have a grand party today." He declared and Mia widened her eyes.
"Old Man, calm down. Didn't Ian mention they wanted to be low-key."
"Yes, Dad. Mia likes to stay low-key." Kiara added and Felix nodded with a sigh.
Looking at his disgruntled face, Mia added,
"Uncle, if you wish we can have a small party. Just with family members?"
"That's great." Felix cheerful voice echoed through the halls.
"I will make arrangements. Just let me know the dates." Kiara added.
"Sure Sure."
...
Bluemoon hospital.
[Hope you got my point] - FKP
Sighing at the ping, Naomi replied back,
[Yes, I will make sure to keep them apart] - Naomi
[Good. And, forward the rumour to the respective woman] - FKP
[But why does Boss want me to do that?] - Naomi
[Love rivalry and jealous will help us a lot] - FKP
[But how is she related to them?] - Naomi
[Rumours are around of them being childhood crush. They are an idol couple on social media] - FKP
[Ok] - Naomi
[Make sure to give your best. Keep them apart] - FKP
"Woah Woah, someone seems busy?" At Mia's voice, Noami turned her phone off and smiled.
"And someone seems to be in a good mood."
"Haha, how can you always make such wild guess?" Placing her bag aside, Mia questioned.
"Perks of being a best friend. What's the matter?" Naomi nudged her.
"I went on a date yesterday." Checking a report, Mia answered.
"And?"
"And we chatted."
"And?"
"And we drove in the same car."
"And?"
"And it's the end."
"Huh, such a boring date." Commenting, Naomi passed her the white coat.
"Look at you, As if you go every single day." Taking out her stethoscope, Mia glared at her friend.
"It's normal to at least kiss on dates." Naomi commented while wearing her coat.
"It was our first date. So keep your so-called dating theories with yourself and let's go on rounds. Come on!" Mia pushed her towards the exit.
...
City A (Mia's childhood town)
Han Mansion.
"Mom, stop it." Skipping the sixth kitchen tool thrown at him, Xavier sighed.
"You You You dare to defend." An electric whip was thrown towards Arthur.
Clang.
"Darling, I didn't." Arthur adjusted his helmet.
Of course, right from the time, he got information about Mia's new boyfriend he prepared his protective gear.
"Mom, you know she doesn't feel, "
Swoosh.
A huge bowl came his way and Xavier bent down.
"Argh, just miss." Xuan who was a bystander commented munching his popcorn.
Adjusting his helmet, Arthur sighed.
Audrina Millet was known for her temper and it was the greatest disadvantage in his married life.
"You guys are just useless piece of shits. It's a shame to raise you guys." Her words scraped their Ego's but too bad they're we're defenceless.
"I am giving one last chance. Except for Mia, none can be my daughter-in-law. Court her or your death."
And with that, she walked out of the kitchen.
"Dear where are you, " Her glare was enough for Arthur to shut his mouth.
He was the master, the well-known legend in the underground but inside the mansion, he was just a mere peasant enduring the tenacious wifey tantrums.
"Good luck, bro." Taking off his helmet, Xuan dusted his hands and walked out.
"You useless brat. Die or bring Mia back." Quelling his anger on his own blood, Arthur walked out.
...
Later that evening as promised Mia took Naomi to a club.
"So, let's test your alcohol tolerance today." Naomi grinned to which Mia frowned.
"You mean challenge?"
"Of course, who drinks and last long will get one day leave."
"Hehe, you have mastered hitting me right on the spot. Don't you?" Mia took a seat followed by Naomi.
"Waiter, 12 beers." Her loud voice attracted many spectators but everyone ignored her.
"Let's get into a private room. Later on, Miss drunken beauty may attract admirers." Naomi commented while dragging her to the top floor.
Since it was an elite club there were two separate chambers. One for elites wanting to catch a might night prey and one for low key folks who wanted to drink in silence.
Soon a server attended with few bottles.
One by one, Mia started at her own pace and Naomi who had the upper hand just waited for the show to start.
Soon Mia lost her wit and fell in Naomi's trap.
"Enough enough enough." Taking the 5th bottle from her hand, Naomi smiled.
She was at the verge of losing but thanks to her stars Mia tolerance level was slightly lesser than hers.
"Nao Nao Naomi." Poking her nose, Mia got up and Noami supported her.
"Where is your phone?" Placing her on the couch, Naomi looked for her back.
"I You I You are doctors. Do doctors drink?" Mia continued her cute mumbles.
"Do do Do drink?"
Taking out the phone, Naomi held her face.
"Mia is a good girl. Mia open your eyes, look here." Widening Mia's eyes using her hand, Naomi scanned her face to unlock the phone.
Once done, she patted her cheek and scrolled through her contacts.
Thinking for a while, she searched for one particular contact.
"Here it is."
[Hello, this is Mia's friend Naomi]
[She is drunk and I cannot take her back to the dorms, so if you aren't busy can you pick her?]
She waited for a while and soon got a reply.
[Adress] - Ian.
Squealing in success, Naomi shared a live location and smiled.
Looking at Mia, she thought for a while and changed his name.
"It should be 'Soon to be hubby'. Hmm, Soon to be hubby, sounds good."
Changing his name, she smiled and patiently waited for his arrival.