Touch Of Solicitude

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"Mister-" I could not finish what I was supposed to say when someone called my phone, it kept ringing so I had no choice but to answer it, "Hello," It was my Mother; I stood up, bowing excusing myself because of the phone call.

"Mother, I will call you later, I am still at work," Before she could even reply, I ended the call and went back to the man; slowly approaching him, I called him out, "Mister Ferreiro,"

He looked at me at stood up, "That would be all for the interview, once again, thank you very much for accepting our invitation, it was a pleasure working with you," I offered my hand, shaking hands with him, "No worries," The two of us started walking at the front.

"Are you going straight home?" He questioned, "Yes, I will just take a cab to my place. How about you, Mister Ferreiro?"

"An acquaintance of mine will pick me up," He returned, "Also, we will contact you once again for the photos, we will just send a letter or an email when and where once the site is confirmed,"

He nodded his head; just in time, a car parked right in front of us, "Luigi," A man I was familiar with lowered the car windows; it was Maximilliano Berkshire, the CEO of MAXIMILLIAN APPAREL. I never knew that they were friends, well there is a saying, birds of the same feather flock together, "Luigi," The CEO called.

My head tilted to the side, "Luigi?" Mister Ferreiro looked at me with a shocked expression, "Oh, you've met her already, love is really in the air, seeing the two of you together again hits different," My forehead creased into confusion.

The man looked at his friend, changing his expression, "Oh, I apologize, he still haven't mentioned the fact-" Mister Berkshire did not finish his statement, "Maximilliano!" His voice raised.

He then chuckled, rolling the windows up, "Sunny," I fell stoned; somehow, I realized what was happening, "Luigi," I mumbled.

The pieces in my mind started fitting, the reason why he acts as if he knows me, why I am constantly reminded of that little boy from my past—with similar birthdays, calling me Sunny when only a few people know that nickname. No wonder he really is him.

"Let me ask you a question since you asked me too many a while ago?" I lowered my head, gulping, "Do you know me?" Shivers went to my spine.

"I was born and raised here years ago, I lived in Eastern Ylury, at Maple Leaf Route." I started to step backwards, "Let me introduce myself properly, the name's Amadeus Luigi Aosta. After leaving Ylury, my Father wanted me to bear his surname, that also let to changing my name, which made me Ludwig Ferreiro," My fists formed into a ball.

I heard footsteps towards me; he lifted my chin, revealing my face, I tried to avoid his gaze, but his stares felt concerning. Our eyes met, my tears started to well up of tears, but I stopped myself from crying. Why now? Why does he have to show up now?

He cupped my face, leaning his forehead to mine, "Sunny," He called out my name before releasing me, "I'll see later at home, I'll go with Max first,"

He patted my head and smiled, "Here are my car keys, take it," He said, entering the car, soon leaving, "Luigi..." Mumbling to myself, slumping to the ground.

My mind could not process what was happening after learning that the guy I met at the Launch party was Mister Ludwig Ferreiro—the famed financier, which also turned out to be Amadeus Luigi Aosta, my childhood friend who left me.

Why am I acting shocked? First of all, it was my mistake, why didn't I recognized and noticed him sooner. He tried to remake some of our memories, taking me out, sneaking out of a party, and comforting me.

After composing myself, I walked to his car and entered, immediately calling my Mother, "Why didn't you tell me that Amadeus Luigi Aosta was now Ludwig Ferreiro?" My tone raised, "What? Don't yell!" She returned.

"I just learned that after Luigi left Ylury, his Father wanted him to bear his surname, also changed my name, now Luigi is called Ludwig Ferreiro, why didn't you tell me?" I questioned, "Oh, didn't I mentioned it? Forgive me, I forgot also, do not go to your place, your things should be at his place now.

"What? Without me knowing, why would you do that?" I retorted, "I was about to tell you but you ended the call, I will send you the address, go to your new house and live with Luigi," I rested my head on the wheel; how come I have this problematic car.

"He gave me his keys, and told me to wait at home, it appears like he has a business with his friend," I explained, "I understand, behave properly Sun Hee!" Mother shouted from the other line before ending the call.

I tried to calm myself before driving; I started to recall what I had done with him for the past few days; all I could think of was continuously mentioning him that night. Him as a child, the coincidences. How much of this was a coincidence, and how much was planned? I do not even trust myself now.

"Why, is something wrong?" I scoffed, "I just remembered someone from the past, we always celebrate it together since we have the same birthdays. However, we're total opposites,"

I talked about the little him in front of the person.

"He comes from a good family while I am from the shambles," I bitterly smiled as I reminisced. "Before blowing the candles out you need to make wish if you want any of your wants to come true," Somehow, the phrase felt familiar.

His Mother was the one who said the phrase.

He then nodded and closed his eyes, blowing the candle, "What did you wish for?" I asked; he looked up at the sky as I observed him, "I wished that the person I love will also love me back," His gaze fell on me.