Chapter 7 - What?!

Christopher's POV

"What the fuck?!"

Mom and Dad suddenly appeared out of nowhere. I literally just got home and they welcomed me like it's not a big deal! Coming home without giving us a heads up. You think that's all?! There's fucking more! I just got the worst news ever.

"Yes son, you are going to be engaged to the daughter of a friend of ours." My Dad repeated.

My jaw dropped. Are they really fucking serious?! Have they really lost their minds?! I don't even do girlfriends yet they want me to be engaged to someone?! Hell no! I wanted to shout that out loud but that would be fucking rude.

"Why?!" I exclaimed.

"Ezekiel! Don't shout at your father! That's rude." Mom scolded me.

I sighed, and tried to speak in a low manner. "Okay, okay. Why?"

"Our friend is also our business partner. It would benefit both of our companies if we joined forces together." Dad explained.

I clicked my tongue and pinched the bridge of my nose. I don't want to do this.

"Please Ezekiel! Please cooperate with us." My Mom pleaded with her puppy eyes. Now you guys know why my little sister is childish. An apple does not fucking fall far from the tree.

I immediately avoided eye contact with my Mom because I won't be able to resist her. Yet, she insisted and followed my gaze. She kept emphasizing her pleading eyes at me. I got sweaty and gulped.

"Fine! Fine! You win." I sighed.

My parents shrieked in joy while I suffer in silence. They bid me goodbye and went to go home. Did I mention that I live in my condo? Two reasons are I like to live alone, and I can't stand the craziness of my sister. I felt my knees weakened, making me sit on the couch. I grunted. I can't believe I just fucking agreed on that!

Russel's POV

I'm driving the van while the girls are seated at the back seat. Do you know that the driver should always be the handsome one? I glanced at the rear mirror and saw Xandra with her friends eating snacks. I still don't understand we have to bring her ugly friend with us.

We arrived at the airport and we're currently waiting for our parents. Time check, it's already 7 in the evening. I plugged my earphones to play some music and tucked my hands into my pockets. I sat at a bench next to Xandra.

"MOM! DAD! OVER HERE!"

I felt my ears rang when Xandra shouted. Crap! What the hell is with my sister? Her voice was so loud as if she's using a megaphone. My handsomeness is at stake once again! Plenty girls would cry if I have ever gone deaf. I took my earphones off and stood beside my sister.

We waved at our parents as they approach our direction. They were smiling as they walk towards us. I suddenly felt nostalgic looking at the happy smiles of my parents. How long has it been since I last saw them? My eyes watered and a smile crept from my lips. Damn, I think I'm gonna cry. I heard someone chuckling so I glanced at Xandra. She was slightly laughing while staring at me. I glared at her and she just stuck her tongue out.

I was caught off guard when Mom and Dad suddenly hugged us tightly.

"Mom missed you badly." Mom said when they released us from their embrace. Xandra and I smiled as response.

"So, how's school going for you two?" Dad suddenly asked.

I gulped. I immediately avoided eye contact and stayed silent. But, I could feel Dad's stares. Shit, I need to answer. "Uhmmmm..... ah, eh, D-Dad.... The truth is-"

"We're doing great!"

I was cut off when Xandra replied cheerfully. My eyes widened and secretly glanced at her. She gave me a 'I just saved your butt, now you need to go with the flow dumbass' look. I didn't get it first. Then, she bumped her elbow at me, making me groan.

"Yeah, school's great." I said then smiled widely.

Thank God my parents bought it, thank Xandra for saving my butt, and last but not the least, thank my handsome face for saving me from this situation. My charisma never disappoints me. Hayst, its hard to live when you're handsome.

"Kiddos, who are those two beautiful gals with you?" Mom asked and pointed at Xandra's friends behind us.

"Oh? These two? Mom! This is Yza! Have you already forgotten about her?" Xandra exclaimed.

They did their 'girl talk' leaving me out of place. I could not relate to their topic. I just cringe at the thought of me joining their girl talk about boys, eww. I would gladly join if they were talking about how hot I am. I gestured at Dad that we should leave. He just nodded at me and pushed me away, refusing to come with me. I'm just going to take a look around the airport since the girls are doing their things. Poor Dad, he'll have to cope with such girly things.

I was just walking casually when a girl suddenly bumped at me. Good thing I caught her before slamming herself to the ground. The outcome is that, she spilled her drink at my shirt. Wait, what? My eyes widened and I looked at my shirt.

"Shit! Look at what you did to my shirt! This could be an obstacle to my handsomeness! Thank God, I am handsome enough to overcome it though."

"I'm sorry! I wasn't looking at where I was going." The girl immediately apologized.

"It's fine. I'm still handsome." I winked at her

What shook me was when she rolled her eyes at me. Isn't she blown away with my charms?! How come my charisma didn't worked on her?! My charisma never disappointed me before so why is this happening?! Is it possible that a girl, doesn't care about my handsome and cute face?!

"You're a lesbian aren't you?"

Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped at my sudden statement. Maybe she was not expecting me to suspect her like that. I smirked at her. She rolled her eyes again and crouched down to get her empty bottle. She turned her back at me and left. Oohhh, attitude. I just shrugged.

I think I should go back now. I took a step and realized that I stepped on something different than the cemented floor. I saw a brown booklet at the floor. My brows furrowed as I picked it up. What is this? A passport? I opened the passport to know who it belongs to and I just found my self smirking. It belongs to the girl earlier.

I smirked when I saw her name. 'Shanaia Rodriguez'. Well then, until we meet again.

Rochelle's POV

We are currently eating dinner at our house. We headed straight home after shopping at duty free. And about Yanyan and Yza, we drove them to their houses because its already late. I hope that her parents won't get mad at me huhuhu.

"Uhmm, Rochelle?" I snapped out of my thoughts when Dad spoke.

"What is it, Dad?"

"We're going to tell something big. I hope you won't get mad at us." He said at a worried tone.

Oh my god! Don't tell me I'm just adopted and they are my foster parents?! Are they gonna throw me away? If they're gonna do that, then I wouldn't have money. How am I supposed to find my real parents if I don't have money? I'll die out of hunger! My thoughts swallowed me. I took a sip of water to calm myself.

"You're going to be in an arranged marriage." Mom said in a low voice that made me spit my drink.

I coughed. Alex immediately patted my back and offered me a glass of water.

"What?! Why?!" I exclaimed.

"As you know, our business ratings kept decreasing through the years. And we have a friend who also needs our help. With this marriage, we could join forces together to strengthen both of our businesses." He avoided eye contact with me as he explained.

"When is the wedding?" Alex and I asked at the same time. We looked at each other, shocked that we have he same thoughts.

"You two aren't mad at us?" Mom asked and covered her mouth.

"We were just shock at the sudden news. I mean, who wouldn't be? In fact, I don't disagree with this decision. If it means well to our company, then I'm totally fine with it. I'm sure that my brother feels the same." I glanced at Alex.

His eyes widened when our eyes met. He clicked his tongue and changed his gaze. Not knowing if he's gonna agree to this or not. I narrowed my eyes at him. He gulped then facepalmed.

"Fine! Fine! I'm also fine with it." My brother sighed in defeat. He pouted in sadness as if he's the one getting married. I couldn't help but laugh at his pouty face. He looks like an ugly duckling HAHAHAHA.

"Really?! Thank you my two wonderful children." Mom and Dad suddenly hugged us. We were shocked at how they managed to get to the other side of the dining table that fast.

"Can't b-breathe!"

They released us from the hug and we just chuckled. I missed this. Happy moments with ny family.

Ellyza's POV

~RING!~RING!~

I woke up to the sound of my hello kitty alarm clock. I stretched my arms and squinted my eyes. I'm alive! I got out of my hello kitty bed and wore my fluffy hello kitty slippers. I headed to my pink bathroom to do my morning routines hihi. I'm already decent and presentable that's why I decided to go downstairs. I was about to, when I heard a faint voice.

My eyes widened and I held my mouth. Oh my god! Don't tell me that there are ghosts talking downstairs?! Our house is haunted!! What if Sadaku suddenly appeared as soon as I stepped foot downstairs? I had goosebumps at the thought. I tiptoed back to my bedroom to avoid any noise. I grabbed my arnis and slowly went downstairs. I took a peak at the kitchen and there was a shadow! There's really a ghost!

"Oh my go--" I covered my mouth to refrain myself from screaming.

I could hear the ghosts conversation much more clearly before. My hands shook in fear. No! Chrystal Ellyza Hyun! You need to be brave! Let's go in 3,2,1.....

"GWAHHHH! DIE ALREADY YOU GHOSTS!" I shouted and kept hitting the ghosts while I kept my eyes shut. I don't want to see their scary faces huhu.

"What the fuck?! Chrystal!! What the hell are you doing?" The ghost shouted at me.

"GWAHH!! DIE! DIE! What a stalker! Stalker ghoster! How'd you know my name huh?!" I still kept hitting with my eyes shut.

I was shocked when the ghost grabbed hold of my arnis. I struggled to take the arnis away but failed. The ghost successfully took away my arnis from me. Huhuhu, I didn't planned for this. What am I supposed to do?! I'm just going to keep my eyes shut forever.

"Chrystal, open your eyes." The ghost commanded.

"NO!"

"Open your eyes or else I'll fucking tear your hello kitty stuffs in to pieces of shits." The ghost cussed.

Wait, ghosts can cuss? I slowly opened my eyes because I have no choice. I can't sacrifice my hello kitty stuffs huhu. My eyes were now fully open and I saw my brother with bruises all over.

"GWAHH! Brother! There's a ghost here earlier! I swear!" I screamed and hugged him out of relief. Huhuhu! Thank God the ghost is gone.

"Psh! Typical Chrystal." He sighed and shook his head. "That was me, you idiot."

What..... WHAT?!?! MY BROTHER IS A GHOST?! Does that mean that I'm a ghost too? Oh no!

"Well then, how are you lil sis?" He said which made me snap out of my thought. He slightly ruffled my hair.

"Hey! I just combed that." I pouted and tapped his hand away.

"Oh, the reason I came. We're going to have dinner with Mom and Dad later."

"What? Aren't our parents abroad? How are we going to have dinner huh? Via zoom?" I asked, confused at what he just said.

"They just came home, tsk. They stayed at our company and also slept there." He explained.

"Why are we going to have dinner?" I asked even though I know that we're going to have dinner because we would starve to death if we won't.

"Mom and Dad will introduce us to my fiance." He said nonchalantly.

My eyes widened. "Fiance?! What fiance? You don't even have a girlfriend and you're telling me that you're engaged?! Is proposing before making her your girlfriend a trend now?"

He pinched the bridge if his nose with his forehead creased. He sighed and narrowed his eyes at me, like he was so done of me. Hmp! I bet that he'll call me an idiot again. He's the idiot one here! I mean, what kind of person would proceed to engagement before having a relationship? Duh?!