Manhater (English)

“Good evening, sir and madam.”

Carlos greeted the businessman couple and the owner of the large hacienda they now stand on.

They are currently celebrating the twenty-fifth birthday of their unica hija, Alona Desepeda. Known by her beauty, slender body, smart, sole heir of Desepeda and a great ballerina.

But despite it's perfect character, the behavior she has is the opposite. She is arrogant, mischievous, spoiled-brat, sharp-tongued and looks down on men who want to take over her heart. She believed that they only wanted wealth or money from her. So until now, she still has no plans to get married, even though she has many lovers and lining up for her.

Only the Desepeda couple voluntarily search for a man who can stay with them. They are just worried that she might not be able to marry anymore because it is so delicate, especially when it comes to men. But no matter how hard they set out to push her on others, she always refuses, avoids or does not show up on the blind dates reserved for her.

“Thank you, and you accepted our invitation to you.” Mrs. Desepeda said to the young man while holding one of his hands.

“Nothing, Ma'am. I am happy to be present on this wonderful occasion.” Smiling, he replied.

“I heard that you are busy running your business today? That's why i'm still grateful, and you took a little time for us for this special occasion.” Mr. Desepeda happily informed Carlos.

“No problem, sir.” His polite response to the old man.

“Don't call us ma'am or sir anymore. Have you forgotten, we will soon be a family.” After the lady said that, he bowed for a moment and smiled.

“My wife is right. In a few days, you will be our child too. ” Said the gentleman to the young man.

He couldn't speak anymore, and he just drew a smile on his lips.

He seems to have forgotten that Alona's parents and his parents had an agreement, that the two of them would unite in the church of their choice.

Even though the girl has not seen or met him, their decision is set. Whether she likes it or not, she has no choice but to marry him.

Carlos Miguel Sermiento, thirty years old. A CEO in the company maintained by their entire clan. They also have several factories of tissues, perfumes and so on. He owns many businesses, so the future of their company also depends on him.

The Desepedas also have a large company, but they think it would be better if they just join forces so that they can further develop it and build other branches in different countries. So by the time he marries Alona, ​​he will also be the new CEO of their company.

That’s one of the biggest advantages to all men seeking to be close to a Alona. It's just a bonus that she's especially beautiful, smart, and very classy look.

So, when he found out about the agreement, he did not refuse it or object at all, but accepted it with joy.

What else would he look for in a Desepeda? when Alona had almost all the qualities he would need. Even the wealth that will one day go to him.

“She's already here.” The gentleman pointed to his daughter.

Slow motion, Carlos turned to the girl.

He was amazed and stunned by her beauty.

Even the guests in attendance followed her with their gaze.

She looks like a star shining with super brilliance.

He watched her from head to toe.

The shape of her body matched the dress she was wearing. Her cleavage was also exposed, which was more attractive to the eyes of men.

“Happy birthday, hija.” Her mother greeted her, and they kissed on the cheek together.

“Just a greeting? no gifts?” said the girl to her parents.

“Well, what else do you expect to receive from us? You have almost everything you need, hija.” Her father said, and she glanced for a moment at Carlos who was just next to her father.

“By the way, he's-" the gentleman interrupted when she suddenly turned away from them and just ignored them.

“Just be patient with our daughter. That's just the way she really is, especially when it comes to handsome men like you.” He said jokingly.

“No, it's okay. Let me introduce myself to her.” He said at the same time approaching Alona.

He quickened her pace and stopped in front of the girl, causing her to stop and look at him.

“So, what's your deal?" she said once, and raised one of her eyebrow.

“I'm your future groom, Carlos Miguel Sermiento.”

He introduced himself with one hand, but she just looked at him and then smirk.

“How much your worth? A million? Two million? Ten million? Or more than that?” sarcastic she said, as she watched him from head to toe with judgment in her eyes.

Carlos just smiled and didn't seem to like the insult she did to him. So, he folded both hands and stepped closer to her, to the girl's surprise.

“Do you believe in love at first sight?" he said, looking straight into Alona's eyes.

Her eyes widened in shock, and she suddenly seemed to feel a tremor in her chest, especially when she saw the young man face up close.

“So, you want to tell me now that you love and first sight at me? And do you think i will believe you? Well, i’ll just clarify it for you that you’re wrong about whom you’re fooling. You can’t take me with your flowery words.” Her response to the young man was weak but firm.

Carlos took three steps back and took off his black tuxedo. He then placed it on the girl's shoulder to cover her smooth, white shoulder that other men had been looking at earlier.

“It's okay if you don't believe me right now. But i will make sure you fall for me and not for others. ” When he said that, he turned around and left.

Alona frowned, and she followed him by her gaze. In her great annoyance, she removed the tuxedo from her shoulder and threw it on the floor.

When a waiter passed by, she immediately took a glass of wine and quickly gulped. She turned and headed at the parking lot.

She walked there alone, until she saw Ivan. Personal bodyguard and his father's right hand. She approached him and stopped in front of him.

“Happy birthday, Ms. Alona.” He greeted the girl with a gift.

“Thank you. You're much better than my parents. Well, yoi bothered to give me a present.” She said, while accepting what it gave him.

“Wait, what is inside? A gun? Grenade? Handcuffs?” she joked as she shook his gift.

Ivan just smiled and bowed.

“Oh? You know how to smile!” said the girl, but Ivan immediately withdrew the smile from his lips and returned to his serious face.

“I'll leave you, Ms. Alona.” He said goodbye to her and left immediately.

Alona's gaze just followed him, but that was only for a moment and she continued her walk.

A wide smile drew on the maiden's lips as she slowly opened the gift. But despite her walk, she suddenly heard familiar voices and seemed to have a deep conversation. So, she immediately hid on the side of the black van and listened quietly.

Her forehead furrowed because the voice she heard was familiar. She peeked a little and realized that her suspicion was correct. Her father was there, and he was talking to a middle-aged man.

“When will the wedding take place? Have you told your daughter about their arranged marriage?” The man asked her father.

Agreed marriage?

Alona whispered from her mind.

“Actually, we haven't told her what we agreed on. I'm planning to announce it tonight, about their wedding to Carlos. Alona is also at the right age, and it is time for her to have her own family. My wife and i are getting old and if i don’t do this, we might just neglect our company and she might left behind, alone. After all, she has no plans to take over our company, so i'd better just entrust your son with the management of our company. ” His father replied to the interlocutor.

“You have nothing to worry about, Mr. Desepeda. You can trust my son, Carlos. Furthermore, he's about to become your son-in-law, and i'll make sure he will take care of and love your daughter very much. ”

After Alona heard what the two were talking about, she just covered her mouth and carefully left the place.

Tears welled up in her eyes and her mind wandered somewhere.

So, all this time that i am always with them at home, they are keeping a secret from me and they planning to marry me to a man that i don't know well? She said to herself.