How long have you been stalking my brother for? Leo asked, hands behind his back, as he walked to where I was standing.
The embarrassment caused me to turn away to hide my flushed face. Good evening, hmm it's been si-six months, Leo. I stutter.
A smile appeared on Leo's face as he approached. I won't bother to ask how you know my name, but six months is a long time. Does he know you're stalking him?.
I smiled as I looked away from him. He doesn't even know I exist.
Have you tried approaching him in the past? Leo inquired.
It would be the death of me if I did that, hehe. There is something unapproachable about his face. Sometimes I get scared just looking at him. Has he ever smiled on his face? I asked nervously.
In the past, he used to smile; he hasn't smiled since our mother passed away. His voice was husky as he replied.
I am sorry to hear that. How long has it been since she passed away? My curiosity led me to ask.
Almost two years have passed since the incident. The look on Leo's face filled with a dry smile when I looked at him for a moment!
I think that is an incredible amount of time. What is your approach to dealing with him?
Because of the way he looks at things, I can know what he likes and dislikes better than anyone else in the world.Leo smiled
Is it likely that he will like me when he sees me? It would be helpful if I could read him and know exactly what he is thinking at all times. My heart aches for him. He is beyond handsome, a downfall for me... The thought crossed my mind.
It is time for me to head home, as Mother is probably worried about me.
Can I drop you off where you are heading? Leo asked.
Thank you so much, I drove. It was a sheepish response from me.
Probably the most sensible thing you could do is approach him one of these days, get home safely. As he walked away, his voice got louder.
I will do that, but please take care of yourself as well. I yelled.
It was a pleasure to see Ethan today. After his brother asked me how long I've been stalking him, it embarrassed me to answer. Was it that obvious? A sheepish smile spread across my face as I paced. When mom walked in, I was not aware of it.
Luca, I'm sorry to disturb you, but we need to discuss your father's company. The voice of Mrs Mason is soft.
What happened to my father's company? After moving closer to her, I clenched her hand.
There is a possibility that your uncle is planning to take over the company, but your father's attorney suggests you get married instead. Tears were streaming down her cheeks as she spoke.
How can I get married? I'm only 17 years old? I look both confused and disheartened at the same time.
My lil' angel. She moved closer to me and cupped my face. I understand, but you have to do this for your father's sake, because otherwise, your uncle will take over the company.
But mother, is there no other way to do this? My voice trembled.
No other way. You know how hard your father worked to get us where we are today, don't you?
Do I have the option to choose my marriage partner, or does that have to be arranged by you? There was a danger of tears falling on my face.
If you have anyone in mind, let me know her name and I will speak to her family. Mrs. Mason smiled at her son and he responded with a smile and a nod.
Give me a few days to clear my mind, mother, so I can get back to you. She nodded and closed the door softly behind her as she walked out.
When I fell into bed, I started crying. I kept wondering why all this awful stuff kept happening to me. Why couldn't my life just be like everyone else's? As I cried my eyes out, I fell asleep.
It has been a week since Leo saw Luca. He is wondering if there is something wrong with him, or if he has chased him away with their last conversation? Prior to speaking with Luca, he had always seen him whenever he and Ethan were out to eat lunch at the same time. Luca was always at the same table opposite them when he and Ethan were out.
A fence separates Logan's hospital and Logan's cooperation. It is always a tradition for Leo and Ethan to eat lunch together, so long as they aren't extremely busy, it will always be a meeting place for them.
As Leo was returning from the restaurant to the hospital, he noticed Luca sitting in his car, staring at Ethan until he disappeared from his view. When Leo got close to where Luca was packing, he saw him crying. As he walked closer to ask what had happened, Luca drove away from him, leaving him feeling heavy in his heart.
It was unclear to him what made the boy cry.? He pulled out his phone and dialed a number on it. Hello Samuel, I need you to find out everything about Luca Mason in 24 hours. Okay, give me 48 hours, he replied, ending the call.
A few minutes later, Leo returned to his office.
Two days later, Samuel emailed Leo.
Luca Mason is seventeen years old. The only heir of Mason's enterprises, lives with his mother, is in college, his father died a few months ago, and his uncle wants to take over the business. There is only one way to save the company, and that is to get married. It came to my attention from one of my sources that his uncle had already asked someone to meet his mother to propose to Luca.
Leo sighed deeply, realising he had an expression of grievance on his face. Maybe I should speak with my father about this.
The idea of getting married is not appealing to me, father. Isn't Leo the eldest child, so why can't he get married to her? Ethan yelled.
Ethan, your brother is a medical doctor at our hospital. He has a fiancee. As the CEO of the corporation, you're getting married for a partnership. You don't really need to love him in order to be successful.
I don't understand what you mean by he, 'a fucking HE.
What do you think of me? Do I look like a faggot to you?"
Leo, aren't you going to knock some sense into your father? What kind of person marries anyone these days because of their business? We should all work hard to achieve our goals. I won't get married to him and that's the end. Ethan yells in frustration at him.
"A fucking guy"
As Ethan walked out of the room, he hissed loudly.
How should we proceed from here, Father? Leo asked.
He has no choice but to marry him, and I am sure he'll learn to love him as time passes on... Mr Logan sigh