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Nathalie’s POV

“Mom, I have cleared my schedule for this weekend as per your request.” I informed my mother who is sitting on her swivel chair with a document on her hand. It’s already evening yet she’s still working at home. She has her own office in our house. Well, my dad has his own, too.

Hiding my hands at my back, I breathed in heavily and decided to walk near her office table. After a few seconds, she glanced my way and gave me a nod.

“That’s great. I talked to Mrs. Zendejas and she agreed to set up a dinner date for you and her son, Evan. I’ll talk to her again and see if we can push that through this weekend.” She replied.

I nodded and tried to put a smile on my face.

“Do I need to prepare anything for the dinner date, Mom?” I asked her carefully.

My mother looked down at the document on her hand again. She breathed deeply. I waited for her response but she ended up shaking her head.

“I think you just have to be gorgeous when you meet him, Nathalie. You need to be prim and proper. Oh, and he needs to like you at all cost. Got it?” She answered.

I nodded slowly. Of course, I need to be beautiful enough to allure that Evan Zendejas, whoever that guy is.

“I got it, Mommy.” I said and went out of her office as I knew she’s too busy with work.

He needs to like me... That thought remained in my head. I don’t know how to do it but I guess I’ll have to try my best because that’s what my parents want to happen.

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“I searched that guy on the internet!” Chandria beamed when I answered her video call on FaceTime.

It’s almost midnight but I can’t sleep at all. Maybe because the thought of having a dinner date with someone whom I’ll be tied up to makes me feel so nervous. Thank God my best friend is still awake! I watched her movement on the video. She’s like a diehard fan crushing over a certain idol. Lying on my bed, my forehead creased immediately as I don’t understand why she’s acting that way.

“Idiot...” I scoffed at her.

She giggled and eyed me maliciously.

“Damn that Zendejas! I’ll let you marry that guy, got that? He’s a drop-dead gorgeous man! You won’t regret it, Nathalie!” She gushed in glee.

I tried so hard to believe her but I doubted everything she said. Knowing Chandria who seemed to have issues with her eyes when it comes to men, the way she described the guy isn’t that convincing.

“What made you say that?” I asked her curiously.

I am not really interested to know him yet but since my best friend is feeding me some information, I’d like to hear it all.

“Well, he’s a full packaged hottie, alright? He’s not just an average guy you’ll see everywhere! He’s like a model­­– Oh, no! More like a demigod! If you decide not to marry him, I will volunteer to marry him instead!”

Oh, yes! My best friend is exaggerating. I chuckled as I watched her on the video. She’s truly a mess.

“Sure! I’ll let him know that someone is waiting for me to refuse the marriage and would like to replace me as his fiancée.” I joked around and we both laughed.

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Days passed by quickly. It’s already Saturday and my parents are both excited as this is the day they have been waiting for. The dinner date will happen in just a few hours. My mother prepared everything. She even hired stylists to help me with all the preparations as her goal is to make me look gorgeous for that guy.

“I like this dress!”

I glanced at my mother. She’s holding a halter chiffon tiered champagne dress. It is simple but it screams of elegance.

“I like it too, Mom.” I replied and smiled at her.

The stylist fixed my hair first and put it in a twisted half ponytail. Then, she put some make ups on my face which made me more confident and gorgeous. After an hour or two of preparation, I am all done and staring at my reflection on the mirror.

You can do this, Nathalie!

I hopped in our limousine nervously. I breathed in and out but still, it is not enough for my heart to calm a bit. I have never been this nervous before. I swallowed hard and tried to compose myself. The fact that I’d see him today made me more anxious.

It felt like a game that I must win. I can’t lose it no matter what happens. In the midst of chaos inside my chest, I received a text message from Chandria.

Chandria:

Hope you not drool!

I shook my head. I smirked a bit and then let out a heavy sigh. I hope this dinner date goes well...

In less than an hour, the car stopped at the familiar five-star hotel. My bodyguard assisted me in the place. Every bit of this place screams of luxury and elegance. I cleared my throat and followed my bodyguard instead.

We went into a reserved dining hall. It’s too elegant and peaceful. There I saw the only person inside the room. He’s wearing a white v-neck shirt and a black coat, partnered with his dark pants and leather shoes. His brown hair is almost hiding his eyes. Those soulful eyes... His nose is pointed perfectly and his red lips are well-shaped and kissable.

I was stunned for a moment. He’s like a demigod living in a modern era. Chandria is not bluffing when she described him! He has the angelic face but every feature of it is too defined. I would say that he’s perfectly created by someone above. I just found myself admiring this guy as I haven’t seen any man as beautiful as him!

The bottles of wine on the table where he’s seated got my attention. He looked a little bit drunk but he managed to look my way with a menace in his eyes. My heart started pounding fast inside my chest because he’s now aware of my presence!

I felt my feet freezing.

“That’s Mr. Evan Zendejas, Miss Nathalie...” Riley informed me.

“You... can leave us...” I mumbled slowly as I gathered all the strength in me.

Again, you have to win this night, Nathalie.