Love at First Cruise

Meet the Parents

Demure Notes: as promised...let's take a look at the life of an Heiress...trivia: this twist is not part of my original plan but it's fun and I like to challenge myself. jenofgenovia

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Maine changed her outfit into jeans and white top, she placed several food items on a picnic basket and told Richard that she is ready to go. A white van is waiting for them at the Parking Lot, Maine gave a few instructions to Patrick and then she invited Richard inside the van. Maine is a lot more clingy inside the van as she is hugging him but doesn't feel like talking. Richard entwined their hands and kiss her hair.

The van stopped for a bit and then entered a secluded property - Arkadia Memorial Place. Richard gets it now...

R: Honey...we are going to visit your parents right?

M: Yes...I want you to meet them.

Behind them were the Security Details led by Patrick carrying a bouquet of white lillies while the other one is carrying the picnic basket that she prepared earlier. Maine pointed a maosoleum to him and then they went inside. It has the tomb stones of her parents and on the other side were the family pictures and memorabilias of her parents which include Maine's medal for Science Quiz Bee and third honors when she was twelve years old.

M: Richard...I want you to meet my parents and I figured that this is the best place for me to tell you my story.

R: Go on Maine....I understand, thank you for bringing me here...

M: Okay here it goes....my father is from a prominent family that built the ADN Corporation from scratch along with his father, my Abuelo. Mom's family naman was from a rich family of investors and Fuel Company Moguls...they met at a Party and it was Love at First Sight daw...within six months they got engaged and two years into the marriage they have me...

I was raised in the most normal way although I often wonder why I have so many people following me...may Father collaborated with the Cardinal, Thompson and Carter families and they have built the Empire that is ADN Corporation. I had been learning the business sice I was 18 years old, as you know, my parenta died when I was 13. As part of the Last Will and Testament of her parents, I will be managing ADN Corporation -a big chain of hotels and oil rigs and depot - that's a LOT to take in...

Im' sorry if I lied about my true identity and status in life...everything was so fast kasi between us - not that I am complaining. But Richard, I hope you understand that loving me includes not only to embrace my flaws but to support me as well. I still got 2 years to learn everything...

R: Maine...no worries, I love you and you know that right? Whatever the future holds, we will face it together....don't worry po Mr. and Mrs. Mendoza, I will take care of your daughter...I love her so much.

Maine smiled and hugged him, they went back to the van and after a few minutes they stopped at a River side, Maine set up a picnic by the Oak tree. Later on she told Richard that it is owned by her family and her parents used to take her there for picnic and fishing.

Richard was quiet the entire trip back to her condo unit while Maine fell asleep in his arms. Oh how he woud move mountains to protect her, he love her that much...

-To be Continued-