3. Guardian

[POV Fany]

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Despite the fact that they were brothers, their attitudes were opposite. Adrian is immature, whereas Alfred is more mature.

This must be difficult for Alfred. Melisa is the only daughter of the office's largest shareholder, according to what I've heard. If this engagement fails, Al's career as CEO may be jeopardized.

Melisa, who was sitting on the bar stool, got a glass of orange juice and a plate of fried eggs shoved in her face. "Come on, let's start with breakfast."

Melissa gave me a stern look. I don't like how she appears.

Melisa spoke up "You came to our engagement party last night to sabotage it. You've arrived to bring Alfred here."

Of course, I shook my head because I'm not a spoiled brat. I went to their event last night solely to say goodbye to Alfred.

I attempted to persuade her by providing relevant reasons. "Melisa, every morning I come here to wake Adrian and we go to campus together. The issue is not with me, but with you. Why do you have it in you to betray Alfred?"

She snorted loudly after slowly nodding. She simply stated, "I despise you. You're the main issue here. You're a disgusting, despicable, scumbag—"

I cut her off mid-sentence. "Why? What went wrong for me? Tell me, and I'll understand."

She was silent for a moment before speaking in a small, piercing voice. "Stay away from him, you ruined everything last night, you understand?"

"It's entirely up to you what you think of me, but you clearly misunderstood. Al just dropped me off at home—"

"Bitch," she grumbled.

I couldn't believe what I had just heard. This girl was incorrect, but she chose to blame someone else? She is unquestionably not a good girl. Alfred could find a better girl than Melisa.

I shifted my gaze to Alfred.

"Al," I said, causing him to lift his head and smile gently.

I placed his breakfast on the divider table in the kitchen. "Let's start with breakfast."

Alfred made a weak shake of his head. Perhaps because his heart was still hurting to see what happened until his appetite vanished.

I packed the breakfast in Tupperware for him to take later.

"Where is that useless fool?" Alfred inquired. He had to have meant Adrian.

"Alfred, please don't start a fight, I beg you!"

"Adrian, come out!" He pounded on the bathroom door until the door hanger came loose.

I hurried up to Alfred. I yanked him up, but his body was heavy and muscled. "Calm down, Al."

The bathroom door unexpectedly opened from the inside, creating a brief moment of silence.

As he spoke, Adrian's head poked out of the doorway "You're making a lot of noise and disturbing people who are taking a bath. Al, go to work, and I'll drive Fany to campus. Don't forget to get your girl out of here." He hesitantly slammed the door shut.

Alfred became enraged and slammed the door. "Andrian, please open the door!"

I drew Al back. God, these two never change and are always at odds.

Meanwhile, Melisa ate breakfast idly, unconcerned about her surroundings. What's the deal with that girl?

"Melissa, could you please take a moment?" Even with a polite word, she froze in her seat. Isn't she remorseful? All of this happened as a result of her stupidity.

I was forced to try to intervene myself. "Enough, Alfred. What if the apartment's occupants call the cops?"

Alfred's consciousness was restored by my words. He stood up straight and brushed his coat and hair back. "You've always defended him. He's now self-conscious."

"You'd better get to the office," I advised. "Take Melisa home, and don't forget to put your breakfast on the table."

Alfred nodded as he caught his breath. "You're correct. Thank you." He walked over to the bulkhead table and took Melisa with him.

I assisted Melisa in putting on her dress, which Aunt Nicole had praised as an angel's dress the night before, but was now wrinkled and rancid. I led her out when I was finished.

Melissa said, "Thank you," without looking at me.

Alfred kissed my cheek and said, "I'll call you later." He immediately assisted Melisa in descending the stairs.

I shut the apartment door. Only the younger brother remains. Please, God, give me strength.

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