The Pleasures of Love and Hate

"It's an honor to be here with someone as beautiful as you, Ms. Mathilda.", the man said with a smile on his face. However, in his mind he couldn't help but sweat profusely. This woman... She was really as what the rumors say. Cold, aloof and intimidating.


Like he was talking to a block of ice, she wasn't showing any expression on her face. She was only seated there in front of him with no interest or whatsoever. It appeared as if she only agreed to his invitation for formality's sake, not any inkling of interest towards him. His pride felt like it fell down from heaven back to earth, completely crushed, completely ignored.


An awkward laugh could only escape from his lips. The silence between them was deafening, he could even notice the clashing of their utensils and the sound, the glass made each time he picked up his wine. The direction of her gaze could only change from time to time. Towards him when he spoke and downwards when she ate. A complete joke, as others would say, his presence was a complete joke. 


Not even daring to speak to him, it just showed how she disregarded him. Of course, he was just a man that couldn't be compared to her. A CEO, perfect woman since birth, achiever, and a billionaire. But what was she doing here with him? 


He invited her to have dinner together, trying his luck on finally melting the heart of the ice goddess. He was interested in the infamous heiress CEO, mostly because she was rich and partly because of her beauty. 


Her face looked so delicate like a goddess. The shape of her face, the formation of her nose and even the curve of her lips. Even Class-A celebrities can't compare to the tip of her nails. She was also blessed in every aspect. She was very smart, sexy, and successful. 


Everything about her was indeed desirable. From the head to toe, everything about her screamed elegance. Even if she were to switch clothes with a beggar, one would know her true origin. From her calm demeanor to her natural elegant movements... She looked like she was raised from the royal family and he was just a commoner vying for her attention. 


He was very stubborn at first, not believing that she had a heart of stone. He was confident with his appearance for he was quite good looking have a tall build, also having the status of being a president of a company; still incomparable to her business empire, of course. Why wouldn't he be, women would flock just to keep him company and they would worship him like he was a God. He was the dream man of every woman. The sky they would look up to wanting to reach. But this woman was an exception because if he was the sky, she was the sun. Far away, where everything only revolved around her. 


He could only surrender. It seems that his charms won't work this time. It was better to leave her alone than make a complete fool of himself. Self destruction would await him if he continued to push through with his motive. 


The dinner between them ended with him utterly defeated. Each time he threw a joke, he would be the only one who would end up laughing. If he showered her with praises, she would only ignore his words like he was talking to the wind. 


He didn't believe the gossips because he thought that they were exaggerated. But now, he wasn't surprised to hear about the Great CEO Mathilda Alise crushing the hearts and egos of 50 men who were all prominent in the business industry, and plus one— that would be a record of 51 men now.


They finished dinner mostly of her silent treatment. It couldn't be considered that it was the case. After all, she never even spoke to him. 


They parted, with him just casually nodding his head and offering his hand for a shake. He knew she was aware that he had already given up. He expected at least some courtesy from her but he was helpless when she just left and ignored her. His right hand was left hanging even his mouth open for seconds before he realised that she turned her back on him.


Heartless.


What a heartless woman.


No wonder, many say that she will never marry.


That she will live alone forever.


Held no affection for anyone, rather than her position and her billion-dollar empire.


'Tch' 


He gritted his teeth. His anger surfacing as he looked at her retreating back. He had a lot of thoughts running through his mind but mostly were words of spite for her. 


Ruthless. 


That woman will meet her match someday and it will be the time where she'll taste her own bitter medicine.