Echoes of Love

Chapter One

"They sent you a letter again? It's been five years but they still haven't given up" Xantheus let out a small laugh.

"They just won't stop no matter how many times I told them not to send me any letters or invitations again" Alistair took a deep breath before speaking again. "I guess they're really desperate to get the money"

Alistair always hoped that they won't bother him anymore, after how many times that he told them not to bother his peaceful life.

They're only showing him their affection right now because of the company, now that he owns it now, his family expected him to give them a share.

Alistair stared at the letter and he opens it, he started reading it and he folded it after. It seems like they want to have a dinner with him, should he go? After all, the only thing they wanted to discuss was the money.

It's the best if he would not go, he can have his dinner with Xantheus so what's the point of going there? He's been hoping that they would stop this nonsense, he's getting tired of them.

The fact that they never cared about him since the day he was born, his grandparents were the one who raised him well. Look at him now, he's all grown up.

"Are you going, or no?" Xantheus asked.

"For what?" Alistair replied and stared at him.

Xantheus shook his head and sat down, he's thinking of something that would light up Alistair's mood. He noticed him being so stress these past few days so he wanted him to relax for a bit and have a good rest.

He knew how hardworking Alistair is to the point that he would sacrifice his sleep for his work. He's so stubborn, no matter how many times Xantheus told him to have a rest, he would ignore him.

"Do you want to go somewhere? You've been stuck here in your office the whole day; don't you want to relax?" Xantheus suddenly asked.

Alistair glanced at him for a few minutes before standing up. He placed his hands behind his back and walked towards the large window. They were on the sixth floor of the building, providing a clear view of the beautiful scenery outside. 

Never once did Alistair consider wandering aimlessly, even though he was tired from his work and responsibilities in the company. He remained steadfast in his dedication to his job.

As he stared outside the window, she shook his head and walked towards Xantheus. "It's better if I just stay here, there's nothing important to see outside" he said.

"You've been locking yourself here, you don't want to see the world outside? I know that you're such a hardworking dude but please, take care of yourself first" Xantheus said, full of worry.

He knew that Alistair won't listen but at least he tried, right? Alistair ignored his words and went back to his seat. He's been writing since this morning, signing all the papers that he needs to finish.

Alistair owns many hotels and resorts; his company sells branded perfumes that everyone loves. Many people admired his hard work, including all his employees. Everyone knows his name but not his face, he never attended any event or parties.

Many people were curious that they even made a story that the reason why he never attended any event because he's an arrogant type of a person.

Those rumors were far from the truth, Alistair isn't arrogant, he's the most caring and loving person that you would ever meet.

He started distancing himself to others because he thinks he lacks proficiency in communication. He is aware that it is a foolish reason, but he struggles to communicate with others.