His Side

Another morning in my world and it is not great as ever. Well, nothing is great in my world. The birds are chirping and the sun is shining. As always. He thought.

Isaac didn't take his bath yet, he just washed his face. He does not stink or smell bad. He has this natural smell around his body so it's okay if he didn't take a bath since he just stays in the house unless he has to go somewhere. Isaac left his room with disheveled hair, wearing a simple plain white shirt with grey sweat shorts. He walked downstairs and go straight to the kitchen.

The time in the States is not the same as where he is now and his bath time is not that early because he does wake up late. Right now he woke up early and he knows that this is his new schedule every day.

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"Good morning, grandson," a familiar sweet voice said as she kissed my cheeks.

"Good morning, Mama," I replied with a small smile and also kissed her cheeks. My grandma looks so young. She looks so young even though she's old. No offense people. I call her Mama or Mama Lau she's so sweet, kind, and considerate, unlike my biological mother.

"Mi Hijo, let's eat" My Papa Liam said. Papa Liam is my grandpa. My grandpa also looks young and handsome I haven't seen them since I was 15 it's like they haven't aged at all. . By the way, I'm 21 now. Even though we're pure-blooded Americans, Mama and Papa are very fluent in speaking Spanish so I learned their language too.

"Si Papa," I answered as I took my seat. Papa Liam is so cool and maybe harsh? But still awesome. I admire my grandpa since I was a child. I know both Mama and Papa's so-called "Love Story" Mama said that Papa Liam was a cold and merciless person. Papa Liam is a ruthless business tycoon. Liam Houston was known in the business world as "THE DEVIL" but when Papa meets Mama Laurel he became a soft man but only to Mama Laurel. He's sweet and kind to his family but when it comes to business he's strict as hell. Mans gonna do what are they gonna do.

"Isaac here's the daily newspaper," my grandpa said, Papa Liam as he handed me a newspaper.

The coffee on the table is warm. I took a sip in my dark coffee as I read the newspaper. Nothing seems interesting just about some celebrity couple breaking up, know people who died, increasing cases of disease and people and some authorities who do not comply with the laws, etc, etc, etc..., TSS. They never learn. So troublesome. I placed the newspaper on the table and continued to eat my breakfast.

"You have no activity today right?" Mama asked.

"Yes Mama, why?"

"Have you forgotten? Today is the gathering event for welcoming you."

"Huh? Oh! I remember that I don't have anything to do for today. It's all clear Mama." I answered. I almost forgot about the gathering event. Seriously, the gathering event isn't my idea it's Mama's idea. She said I have to meet someone there. I don't even like gatherings but If it's for the company then fine.

"Okay. We'll go to the mall after eating breakfast so prepare yourself after, mi Hijo."

*v*

The breakfast that Mama Laurel made is delicious as ever.

When done, I walk upstairs and took a shower. I prefer a shower to a bathtub. I got dressed right away. I only spend a little time fixing myself like in my usual old days. I went out of my room and went downstairs. I saw Mama who wore a royal blue dress and Papa sitting on the couch and hugging also flirting with each other. They look so comfortable with themselves at least no rated SPG is going on here.

When you'll see us — Me together with Mama and Papa you will eventually think that they are my biological parents not like my grandparents but more like my "real" parents.

I wish I had someone whom I'll hug. For sure I will treasure her with all my life. (Okay it's getting cringe)

"Ma, let's go," I called Mama. They turned around so that they could see me. "Pa we gotta go now. Reserve your strength and affection for later." I said.

"Hey..." Mama embarrassedly said. "Bye Honey. We'll be back in a few hours hehe." She kissed Papa Liam's cheeks. I grabbed my car keys near the corridor.

"Okay, dear. Take care, Isaac mi Hijo shove all those bastards who'll stare at your Mama take care and protect your Mama at all cost. My dear Laurel is still pretty even though we've aged." Papa is overprotective when it comes to Mama.

"Yes Papa I surely will, I got you," I smirked.

"As you should." Papa grinned.

I went to the garage to get my car. When Mama is already in the car with me, I drove it towards the mall that is owned by our family. I parked my car at the parking lot, of course. Even though we're the owner it doesn't mean that we will park anywhere and also I don't want to attract attention.

I got out of my car and made my way to Mama who's right beside the entrance of the mall and right beside her is a lady who had a fair and classic beauty. She seems like they have the same age as my biological mother.

Mama smiled at me and introduced me to the lady.

"Isaac this is Cara Martinez she's also our company's business partner with her husband. You'll meet them again later at the event." Mama said. The lady smiled at me.

"So this is Isaac, Laurel your grandson is handsome hopefully he and my Isabelle will be close. Isaac *she then turned and smiled at me* I hope you'll like my daughter." Her smile is so genuinely sad. I wonder why?

I just smiled and said, "I hope so too ma'am." Isabelle is a very nice name it made my heart pound.

"Cara, we'll talk more later. We gotta go in because I will pick my own. Can't wait to talk to you later!" Mama cheerfully said.

"Oh! Yah! Okay, I'll just wait here for Isabelle. Bye Laurel! See ya later!" She waved at us.

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When we're already inside I asked my grandma.

"So who is this Isabelle, Mama?" I'm curious.

"Aw. Mi Hijo Isabelle is their daughter and I think she is 3 years younger than you the last time I saw her was when she was 13. That girl is beautiful, kind, and smart but she's anti-social. I mean every time there's an event her mother and father are always there but never her. She doesn't want to interact with other people. She is also so innocent and too pure."

"You seemed to be very fond of her Mama," I said. Amused. She's the very first girl I heard that Mama complimented.

"You'll see. She's very appealing and she attracts much attention when she was 13. What more now that she's older? I can't wait to see her." Mama said happily.

"Guess I'll look forward to meeting her," I answered.

"We'll see. I surely think that you will like her."

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We first went to a branded store to choose a suit that suites me. Mama said the theme for the event is a Masquerade Party. There's also a suit that Mama already ordered so we also went to pick it up. Soon after we went to a boutique that looks expensive. I shrug.

Even outside you can see that It is covered with white walls and cream flooring. I didn't enter and only let Mama enter there. Mama said that I'll just go and choose some mask for the other store that will . I replied with a simple "okay" but I first checked if there's a guy staffs around the store. Thankfully, there's none so I just let Mama and said that I'll just fetch her later.