Cold death

Mr. Nelson was known as one of the coldest yet most successful businessmen in the country. At just 32 years old, he had built an empire that many could only dream of achieving. His sharp business instincts, intelligence, and ruthless decisions had earned him immense respect in the corporate world. However, his success came with a reputation for being arrogant, emotionless, and indifferent towards almost everyone around him. Very few people dared to challenge him, and even fewer had the courage to get close to him.

He lived with his family, which included his mother, Mrs. Ruzee, his younger sister, Ms. Nora, and his brother, Mr. Dimitri, who was also a successful businessman. Despite being busy with their respective lives, his family always found ways to interfere in his personal affairs, especially when it came to his marriage.

It was late afternoon when Mr. Nelson received a call from his mother. He was attending an important business meeting, discussing a major deal with some international investors. His phone had been vibrating continuously on the conference table, displaying his mother's name again and again.

He glanced at the screen and let out a small sigh before turning his attention back to the meeting. He did not bother answering the call because he knew exactly what she wanted. It was nothing unusual for his mother to call him repeatedly, especially when she had found another potential bride for him or wanted to convince him to attend one of the ridiculous blind dates she arranged.

He had absolutely no interest in marriage, at least not at the moment. His business was his first priority, and he had no intention of allowing anyone to disturb his perfectly organized life.

After a long and exhausting day at the office, he finally arrived home late in the evening. Loosening his tie, he walked straight towards his bedroom, hoping to enjoy some peace and quiet. However, the moment he entered his room, he noticed his mother sitting comfortably on the sofa, waiting for him.

He rolled his eyes slightly and ignored her presence, heading towards the restroom to take a shower.

"Wait! Can't you see me sitting here waiting for you to talk to me?" Mrs. Ruzee questioned, clearly irritated by his behavior.

Mr. Nelson stopped near the restroom door and turned towards her with an uninterested expression.

"I'm already tired from the office work. Please don't bother me with your silly blind dates again. I have no time for this," he replied in his usual cold tone.

Mrs. Ruzee narrowed her eyes at him, clearly unimpressed by his response.

"You are already 32 years old and still the most eligible bachelor in the business world. It's time for you to get married and give an heir to this family. It's not like you will lead this family forever. After you, I have two more children who have to get married. Don't act like a child and throw a tantrum," she said, crossing her arms.

Mr. Nelson rubbed his forehead, already regretting coming home without checking whether she was waiting for him.

"We have a family gathering this weekend. You are allowed at the gathering only if you have a date. So, find yourself one, or let me find you one if you really want to be in this gathering," she announced firmly.

Before he could even open his mouth to argue, she stood up, adjusted her saree, and walked out of the room with a satisfied expression, leaving him completely speechless.

He stared at the closed door for a few seconds before letting out a deep sigh.

"Unbelievable!" he muttered under his breath.

He had handled difficult business negotiations, stubborn competitors, and complicated corporate disputes, but dealing with his mother was an entirely different challenge.

With no energy left to argue, he finally went to shower and retired to bed, deciding to deal with the matter another day.