Chapter 4

The entire time we were having our food, he kept glaring holes at the waiter. The waiter, who was oblivious to his glares, kept looking my way. Soon we were done with our food and had requested for our bill. Damien and Olivia started to argue on who was going to pay the bill.

I just sat and waited. Soon the waiter came and that's when I saw his name badge. Adrian. Nice name I thought to myself. He was holding onto the bill and I thought he was going to give it one of them. But instead he gave it to me.

Both of them stop arguing and stared at me. I fiddled with the bill. I thought I might have to pay the bill. As I was going to pay the bill, Damien snatched the bill and placed the bill amount. He started to glare holes into the back of the bill.

"Excuse me. I have somewhere to go." He said as he quickly stood up and left. Olivia and me just stared at each other. The waiter cleared his throat. "Oh, please you may take the money and go." Olivia said to him. He nodded his head and left.

Olivia took the bill and she started laughing. " The waiter wrote his numbers" She stated as she started to laugh.

I quickly snatched the bill and saw. Indeed he had given me his number. Olivia and me stared at each other and started laughing. "You should call him you know." Olivia said as we stood to go back. I just shook my head. "Nope." I said as I dragged the 'p'. She just sighed. I was never good with dating and all.

Soon we were home and I went to take a small nap. I am so exhausted. I groaned as I think about meeting the scary man for the second time for the day. I just shrugged it off and went to bed.

"Mia! Wake up now! The Mariano's are coming in awhile. You better wake up Young lady!." I heard my mum shout from downstairs. URGH. I groaned and woke up. I better not make my mum wait or else I would have my ears bit off. I went to take a shower.

Once I showered, I put on the pink dress that I bought. It was simple and elegant. Just the way I liked it. I applied some mascara and lip-gloss. And I was done. I wore a white and rose gold sneakers to match it.

I made my way down. As I was walking through the corridor, I heard the door bell ring. My body went still. I gulped. I slowly made my way down. As I walked down, I heard my dad. "There you are Sweetie, come join us." he said as I reached the last step. I nodded my head. I saw my sister quickly went to stand beside the scary man.

She interlocked her arms with his and started to giggle. She is whipped. I thought to myself. We went to the living room and sat down.

I sat near my dad in a couch while Olivia Sat near the scary man. Mr Mariano sat in the couch that was in the middle.

Mr Mariano and my dad were talking about some business staff while Olivia was telling the scary man about her modeling job.

Soon I got bored and took my phone and started texting Ash.

-A (Ashton) -M (Mia)

M- "Hey"

A- "Hey. Aren't you supposed to be in a dinner? " 

M- yes. But it's so boring in here. ☹️

A- hahaha. Wow. Let me guess your dad is speaking about business while Olivia is speaking about her model job. 

M-  hehe. Yap. 

A- I knew it. 

M- hahaha. Maybe you should become my brother since you know about everyone so well.

A- no thanks. I cannot put with olivia.

M- hahaha.

"Mia." I heard Mr Mariano call me. " Yes Mr Mariano? " I asked him back. " Oh please call me Albert. Mr Mariano make me sound like I am old. " He said as he laughed. I just smiled softly and nodded my head. 

"Tell me about yourself dear." He asked. "There's nothing much to tell about myself. " I said politely.

" Oh come on there must be something. " He insisted.  " Well I am in high school  and in my senior year. " I stated.

"That's nice. What have you thought for your future? Do you plan on taking your dad's business?" He continued.,

"I am not sure. I do want to do a degree in computer science. After that I am not quite sure yet. " I said. It's true. I always like to solve mysteries. And computer always intrigued me.

" That's nice sweetheart. Good to know you have  interest on your future." He said as he smiled lovilingly at me. I realised he is a very kind hearted unlike his son

Just then my mum came saying dinner is ready. Soon we gathered around the dinning table and sat for our dinner. To my horror the scary man was sitting opposite me. Beside him was Olivia and the other side was Mr Mariano.

Beside me was my mother and beside her was dad,  who was at the head of the table.

The maids started serving us food. As soon the food was placed we all started to dig in. I guess everyone was hungry.

It was amazing. My mums lasagne was the best. " This is very delicious Sophia " Mr Mariano stated. " Thank you Albert" My mum smile and told him. Everyone started to talk about random stuffs.

I felt someone staring at me. When I looked up, the scary man was staring right at me. I gulped and stared down.

This is going to be a long night.