I sat quietly on my chair as I listened to my client talk about what she wants. I almost roll my eyes at what she says.
"I want a man that has a yacht, big house, a car and ohhh he should be old but rich."
I turn my gaze to my notepad to hide my disgust on her. Seriously! She's not looking for love but a sugar daddy that can give her what she wants. Why did I come up with this business anyway?
"Okay Ms. Sail, I'll try my best to find what you're looking for."
She smiled and held her hand. I don't want to hold it but it's for business. Grrr! I need to endure.
"Thank you Ms. Montero, I know you can give me what I want afterall you are the best matchmaker in town."
I smiled and gently let go of her hand so she wouldn't notice that I didn't like her holding my hand. And yes I am a matchmaker can you believe that! To tell you honestly I didn't plan to be a matchmaker but because of some bet I lost and this is the dare. I rolled my eyes when I remembered what I did to be in this situation.
"Kindly go to my secretary to have an official registration and also to fill up some necessary documents that you are agreeing to this matchmaking and also so that she can discuss the following rules and regulations that you should follow."
She nodded and went straight to the door. My smile disappears when the door finally closes.
I sat on my chair feeling frustrated Ugh! Seriously that girl is a gold digger, she's just like what my nanny's talking about the "4 M's" (Matandang, Mayaman, Madaling, Mamatay) in short in English: An Old, rich person that dies easily. My nanny is Filipina, and she teaches me their language, well I am half Filipina and half American.
My mother is a Filipina while my father is an American. My father and mother met on an online platform and they talked and got to know each other. It might be cheesy but during that time they both fell, based on my parents story.
So to cut the story short they met each other and decided to get married and move here to Canada because my father's main company is in Canada.
"Ms. Montero you have a dinner invite with your parents in a fancy restaurant around 8."
I checked the time and I was shocked, the talks were so long that I didn't check the time.
"Message me if I have an appointment that I need to attend."
She said yes and I got up and got my bag and went straight to my car. I was about to find my key when my phone rang. I didn't bother to look at it because I was busy looking for my car key.
"Montero speaking."
I said while still looking for my key.
"Hi babe are you free today?"
I stop and look at the caller.
"Um… I'm sorry but I think you called the wrong number."
It was silent so I tried to look at my phone if he hung up. But I rolled my eyes because he didn't. Seriously, who is this guy?
"Come on babe we met at the bar remember?"
I tried to recall and hit my head. Oh my! I totally forgot that I have a boyfriend.
"You forgot." That was not a question but a statement.
"I understand, I have known it for quite a while when you haven't texted me for one whole week."
Well what can I say I was busy saving some people who violated the rules and some people who wanted to find love. And I did it in purpose because his so full of himself and I'm done playing with him
"I forgive you for not texting me, in return let's hang out."
Wow what a thick skin, he's really dense.
"I'm sorry but I did that on purpose. You're so dense that you didn't understand what I'm implying so I will say it to you directly. I am breaking up with you, don't contact me anymore because I'm done playing with you."
I ended the call and finally I saw my key. I drove away from my company and went straight to the restaurant. Nice thing is that I have a dress in my office so I didn't need to go home.
I looked around the restaurant and stopped when I saw them in the middle.
"Over here dear." I smiled.
I walked straight to our table, I sat next to my mother.
"Hello dear I hope we didn't ruin your schedule for today." I smiled
"Not really mom and I already informed my secretary to call me if I have an appointment." I look at dad when its turn to speak.
"That's good honey because next week your mom and I will be busy traveling so we can't see each other for a month."
I smiled, it was not really new. Because every 3 months my dad and mom travel all around the world to relax. It's not a big deal because we're rich and we can spend our money however we want.
"I already ordered your favorite food dear if you don't mind." I smiled and said I don't mind.
We wait for a couple of minutes when they serve our meal.
"Enjoy your meal." We all nod our heads and eat our food.
Basically our topic revolves from our day, work and of course me specifically when should I get married. As you can see my parents don't know that I'm a player, and they are not suspicious when I suddenly have a matchmaking company.
"Come on dear you have a matchmaking company, you help other people to find love why can't you do that to yourself?" I grimace.
"I don't have the time mom and dad said to wait for that right person because if you rush things you will get hurt right dad." he smiled and raised a thumbs up. Mom smacked his hand and looked at me.
"Oh hush both of you, clearly your father doesn't want you finding a man to love because in his eyes you're still a baby." I pouted.
"Seriously dad I'm 25 already I'm not a baby anymore."
"Natalie Isabelle Montero even though you are 100 years old you are still my baby whether you like it or not." Mom and I look at each other. Can't argue that hahaha.
The dinner was really good. I had to spend a little more time with them because next week they are going to start their vacation. As I lay on my bed my phone rang, I didn't have the energy to talk so I didn't bother myself plus I'm exhausted. But it was really annoying when it kept ringing, so I went to get my phone in my bag and answer it.
"Montero speaking"
"Lie, let's go clubbing my treat." I roll my eyes.
There is only one person who calls me Lie. And it's my bad influence friend.
"I can't, I'm too tired to move." I heard her grunted.
"Come on there are different faces here and most of them are looking for you." I hurriedly got up when I heard what she said.
"Give me 1 hour, text me the location and wait for me." I heard all of the people say yes and start the music again.
I quickly change my clothes into a party dress, retouch my make-up and head towards the bar. I park my car and get inside the bar.
I looked around and saw my friends wasted and dancing wildly, I scanned the whole place and I set my sight on the man sitting on the bar counter. I went straight to the bar and immediately got his attention before the other girls bet me.
"Hey mind if I join you?" I said it in a sweet voice.
He looked at me but he looked away, I grunted. He's a snob. But I didn't budge. I'm not a good player if I don't get him.
"One drink and I'll be out of your way." he looked at me again and said.
"I know you're a trouble missy so no." he rejected me twice, I'm almost losing my face.
"Why don't you want to be in trouble with me?" I smiled seductively. He sighs and gets the attention of the bartender.
"One bloody Mary and one scotch please."
Before the bartender makes our drink I get his attention.
"How about you cancel the bloody mary and double the scotch?" He was to say yes but he interrupted the bartender.
"Continue making our first order and you" he looked at me. No hard drinks for you missy." I glared at him.
"Why do you keep calling me Missy? I'm not a child you know." The bartender gives us our drinks and quickly walks away, he doesn't want to be the center when things go wrong.
"Technically you are young." I roll my eyes
"Who are you to speak to me like that? Are you old enough to lecture me like that?" I know that my face is red, I'm like this when I'm pissed. I heard him chuckle and he was about to ruffle my head when I dodge his hand.
"Don't you dare, I'm warning you." I get his drink and gulp it in one go, before going to the dance floor I reach for his face and kiss him.
"Thanks for the drink, handsome." I wink at him and walk away.