Chapter 2 (Lucas Sandoval)

Pretending to be happy when you are in pain, is just an example of how strong you are as a person.

–Unknown

Sunday night

Cherry Bloom Bar

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I love it by Kanye West ft Lil Pump was being played as Lucas and his friend entered the club.

Lucas Sandoval was rich, handsome and all, but he was way to uptight, to blunt, very picky and arrogant. Lucas wasn't the one night stand guy and they were rumors going around of him being a virgin but Carlos his friend knew better. With all these characteristics, it would take a miracle to get him to date and marry.

Carlos Lopez; Lucas' friend was the almost exact opposite of him. Though he was handsome, cocky he knew how to watch his words and was way more approachable than Lucas.

Carlos brought his friend more like his brother to loosen up and take a break from his workaholic self. He had become his brother because he was way different from the others.

They sat in their stool at the bar to order drinks or maybe some cocktail. Lucas ordered some beer and Carlos went for an absolute vodka. Lucas didn't want to be here. He had his mind on their company and the work he was supposed to do but postponed it to the next day.

"Are you even listening to what I am saying?" Carlos waved at Lucas to get his attention.

Lucas just met Carlos's eyes to let him know he got his attention,

"You could just answer or be polite."

"You know I don't want to be here. I prefer to finish my work and close the LA construction deal." He said irritatingly.

"You see that's your problem, you work too hard and too much. When will you get time to date and get married."

Lucas just glared at him.

"Well I want you to meet this friend of mine who is a girl."

"You have no friends." Lucas deadpanned.

"You are always mean. Well she is my sister's friend so she is my friend. Just meet her on Monday at 7pm. You never know what may happen."

He said whiles smiling.

"Carlos listen, don't get your hopes up." Lucas warned.

Lucas was always the straight forward person he was no story teller.

"Lucas, just be nice and I am sure everything will be fine and you might catch a big fish"

He teased.

"Whatever." That was Lucas' reply

"I will send you details on her as in her height, her name , a picture of her for recognition but for tonight just relax and drink all your stress away."

And that's how Lucas and Carlos spent their Sunday night; drinking, talking, maybe laughing and relaxing.

°The next morning (Monday)°

At the Sandoval mansion

The Sandoval's house was indeed a mansion not to forget it's luxury but Lucas' bedroom was a different kind of luxury.

Ever since Lucas' mom "died" when he was 8 years, he has taking everything too serious. He had taken his room for a living area. Upon spending hours in that room he decided to rearrange and decorate stuff to his taste. He was an architect himself. His room was painted a light shade of grey on one side and the other side was painted white. The décor was in such in a way that the grey side were all furnished grey and the white side was also furnished white. So were the curtains with grey crescent moon and autumn leaves designed on it in a pattern form.

In the middle of Lucas' bedroom was his huge king sized bed with many pillows with one side grey and the other white matching with the blanket. He had one comfortable and cozy sofa against his wall. Being an architect was really beneficial like having the ability to design and draw. He took this as far as customizing his tiles in a picture of waterfall.

There were four doors which led to different places in Lucas'bedroom ; one led to his bathroom, the other to his balcony, the other to the other parts of the house and finally the last one led to his walk in closetm

Lucas was not extravagant but his weakness were clothes so his walk in closet was more like a luxurious clothing store. From shirts, pants (from short to trousers including joggers) , jewellery, different medicated glasses, shoes etc. Most of his wears were still new.

He had many different closets to separate his items; most were mahogany and grey in colour.

Lucas was one early bird. His normal routine went like so; wake up by 6:00am, baths, dresses and finishes at 7:00am. He sometimes takes breakfast depending on his mood that day but today Lucas woke up 30minutes later than usual.

This was all Carlos's fault. He will hear from me.

Lucas thought to himself.

He and Carlos had spent their Sunday night drinking, talking and laughing till late hours and these were the consequences.

"Lucas! Lucas! Where is he? Luc-"

"I am here and please stop shouting." Lucas replied whiles smiling.

Lucas had been called by a woman he took as his own mom; Martha was her name.

She had already reached Lucas from where she had been calling him,

"Where were you last night? I didn't see you come with Mr. Dominguez. Do you know how worried I got? And why didn't you call me when you arrived home? I hope this had nothing to do with Carlos?"

She asked all these in a worried tone. She was always worried for him.

"So which question do I answer first?" He asked teasing her.

"Perhaps you have a death wish."

She warned.

He got the the idea of she being serious.

"Actually Carlos-"

"I knew it. I am-"

"Can I finish?"

He asked

She nodded

"We went out to have a few drinks, we talked and I guess I forgot the time. When I came back you were fast asleep,I didn't want to bother and sorry for not calling and as you can see I am here with you and healthy."

He said in details.

After few seconds she hit him on the arm.

"Ouch! What did I do again?"

He asked whiles rubbing his arm.

She said, "You really got me thinking the worst."

Lucas instantly forgot the pain on his arm.

"You don't have to worry and I am alright."

He hugged her and kissed her forehead.

"Now I have to go. I am a bit late. See you."

"What's about break fast."

"Don't worry Luna will get me breakfast at the office. So see you later. If anything comes up I will call you so please don't worry and don't stress too much."

"Ok. See you and I love you take care."

"Don't be cringy but take care. "

She just laughed.

But Lucas knew he also loved her with all his heart.

Infront of every one, Lucas was the stoic faced man, heartless insensitive and rude man but with Martha he could be himself, in her presence he was just different, he wasn't the director of SA.Co or "Lucas Sandoval" he was just Lucas ,the one Martha always worried about.

Before he left the house Lucas had one thought in mind though,

"How is this blind date gonna go?"