Three years later.
The evening sky was heavy and it starts to drizzle, the street seems very bleak at night accentuated by the fall of the hazy drizzle which made the streetlight seem a little dimmer.
Mercedes sat at the driver's seat , one hand on the wheel and the other propped up beside the car window.
She finally pull to a stop at octopus restaurant's parking spot and walked with graceful strides, her cold gaze examines the entire restaurant wondering why he had to choose an octopus restaurant of all.
"I don't eat octopus , I'm allergic to it" she memorize again what she was going to say if he ends up ordering a large octopus for dinner.
Mercedes pick her pace and walk over when her eyes met a corner with a table. The man sitting there seems to have waited for a while for her When she got to him, he put his phone down and looked up at her
" Mr. Lucas Harrington?" her hostile and slightly raspy voice rang out and her gaze indifferently swept across the man before her
The man looked about 28years old. He wore a suit and has an extraordinary appearance. He was a definition of handsomeness and class
He nodded and quickly stands up" yes, I'm Lucas Harrington. Are you miss Sophia Blake?"
"yes" she nod her head with a smile and then pull the seat opposite him and sat down. After her ex husband'd attempt to kill her, she faked her death and then changed her name.
" I'm really sorry for making you wait"
Lucas sat down too. "its nothing, its only proper for a man to wait on a woman. Its fine as long as it doesn't repeat itself. So let's start with you introducing yourself. I am sure you already know my situation"
Mercedes was about to start talking but then he interrupted, she held her breath and gritted her teeth because of how rudely he interrupted.
" we should probably order first" he says and gestured the waiter to take their orders.
" I'd start with the introduction while the waiter gets the food. I'm sophia blake, the first daughter of the blakes family. I'm 25 and I work as a chef in sandro's restaurant" she spoke nonchanlantly. " I remember my father saying that you are the CEO of halmart"
He looks profoundly at her and said " to be honest I am quite happy that you do not plan to take over your father's company. I am a CEO myself and I don't want to find someone who has almost the same position as me. I think that women should run a household well and be a good wife don't you think so too?"
Her expression didn't change as she look heartlessly at the arrogant man before her. she sighed silently, took a sip of water and remaim silent.
" how many relationships have you being in before now, are you still a virgin?" the man asks
she wasn't finding it funny anymore. she was beginning to hate his guts now.
"judging by your dressing and look of things, you are. I don't date innocent girls and I can't think of getting married to one. They tend to be inexperienced in life and usually don't know what they actually want. They easily betray and are easily tempted. The fact they could also cheat…" he held his breath "Rather than being cheated on, I 'd prefer a well experienced woman."
Mercedes felt like walking out on him at that moment but for the sake of her sick father she glued her butt on the chair and watch the arrogant man rant.
Her father had insisted that he would make sure she get married again and to the right man this time. For the past six months, she came back to the states and have being going on several blind dates.
" I still have night stands. I don't know if you can marry a man like myself" Mr. Lucas said knowing fully well the mistake he made three years ago.
" so Mr. Lucas, its okay for you to cheat but, but you can't tolerate a cheating wife?"
" Don't worry I'd NEVER cheat on my wife" he said with a look that shows he was so sure of himself..
"What is marriage to you?" Mercedes asked taking another sip of the coffee.
" love, loyalty, commitment " Lucas said without thinking hard.
"Well, That theory of yours about innocent women is too extreme. Are you trying to imply that you are huge in demand and maybe a price to be won by a lucky woman? "
At that moment, the waiter arrived with their meal. Mercedes wasn't reserved at all, relieved that he didn't order an octopus, she picked her chopstick as if the man before her does not exist.
"Something like that" Lucas seems to be determined. His eyes were filled with resolve as he looked at her like he was evaluating her innocence.
That night, she wore a long brown gown covered with a long brown jacket.
"I admit that I am not so fashionable and I even don't have too many clothes. But unlike other days, I feel like you should have worn something that would shows you were going on a dinner blind date"
"Well you can continue finding your experienced women. I am sure there are numerous out there"
"Miss Sophia, are you angry?'' Mr . Lucas asked politely
"No... No I just think that you are giving so much information to someone that won't be your wife. From the moment I step in I noticed you are a little taller than what I want. You are in the military but you refused to mention that..."
She breathed in. Then out and continued.
"my bad, I actually did my own background research about you unlike you. You are not the husband I am looking for. If you were in the military, I can guess that your level isn't above the regiment level and your rank isn't up to lieutenant colonel. My husband must be classic Mr. Perfect. You are quite classy but you have way too many flaws. I am sorry Mr. Lucas Harrington, you do not qualify my standards in men "
With those words, Mercedes picked her bag and stands but before she left, she stared at him again this time with a darkened gaze" You are really an exotic one in your regiment. I'd advice you to resign once you get back. Don't dishonour the uniform! That being said, I can't eat with a too experienced man. It causes me to be insecure "