POV: Matthew
I walk to my father's office with the thought to ask about what the announcement will be, hoping I could get the information out. Maybe even think of the possibilities of it. But, somehow... I feel so nervous...
I stood in front of the door, breathing in and out to prepare myself mentally but as I was about to knock, the door opened, and out came my mother "oh Speak of the devil, your father wants to see you" she smiles and I smile back. Mum loved all of us, but I think she has a soft spot for me.
She walks off and stopped midway "I've prepared your clothing already, so you just have to wear what has been given. Don't forget to polish your shoes!" She smiled through the reminder before walking off, perhaps to her room to get herself ready as well. I enter the already opened doors and closed them behind me. My father sitting on his chair, with a smile on. He looked rather happy. "I can't tell you what it is," he says before I even have the time to ask " you are still very easy to read, son" he chuckles. "It's mostly a surprise, but you already expect it. So don't worry. I know you came to ask. You shall be fine. Though I think you should know something, Connor's and Leia's relationship is falling into dangerous water, and let's not count Sinead's one. Connor ask not to give him the business, he said that if they were to break up, he'd like to travel. Anna isn't really up for it, you know how she is. She is very glad to go to Oxford for university and learn her passion there, and it doesn't seem Stig would make the perfect person since he is going on tour for his singing career. What I'm trying to say, son, will it be alright for you if you were to take over the company once you have finished your education and I stepped down?"
My eyes widened, definitely not something I expected but I nodded straight away. I always wanted to be the Chairman and take in my father's footsteps, I knew none of my younger siblings would be up for it, and it seems Connor changed his mind. That was fine by me, he could have told me that too, but I guess it's better to hear it from dad too. "oh yes, of course, dad, anything to make you proud of me"
He smiles, "I'll always be proud of you"
I shake my head in disbelief as I walk back to my room where I find my suit on my bed. Cleaned and prepared with a golden tie. This one is new. Mum probably bought it, she had great taste in clothing, sometime we wondered why she didn't try to make her designs after all her drawings and sketches are amazing. I look at the navy blue handmade suit, the texture and fabric were all extravagant. This seemed like a new suit as well, the linings and threads were golden as well, matching the tie perfectly. Polishing my shoes I look up as my mother appeared. "we are leaving, since you're late" she chuckles " a car will be prepared for you. You will be picking up one of the daughters from the Shea's as well. She just came back from a curriculum" I nodded and pointed my thumb up. She smiles before leaving, the cars revving and departing to the restaurant.
Shea household
POV: Aileene
I walk to the large living room from the entryway and dropped on the white sofa and turned my phone on, i look at some news and articles about my favorite idols. I groaned a little, sore everywhere. My mother walks in and look at me, she seemed annoyed. "You are late" she fumes. "I was just at the club" I respond, and it wasn't my fault. It was Mother's idea to send me to those clubs, I just didn't get my ride today. I had to walk home, my legs jelly, and I feel dizzy.
She rolls her eyes, uncaring. "I don't care, Aileene, you need to get ready. We have dinner tonight with the Shui Family. NOW! And shower too!" She yells, "you stupid brat!"
"Do we? How Come I didn't Know? Is it because we join their school?" I ask, turning my head to face her, surprised as I walk the first step. She turns around, she wears that smile I hate so much. And she grits her teeth as she spoke slowly, "It's for Leia's engagement, but also about something else. I have no clue about it yet. Will know when we are there. Rosa send you a dress, she would like for you to wear, but let's just hope it doesn't make you... so fat. You already are, we don't need you to look like a pig" she scoffed, eyeing me. I shrink back. I never felt confident in my body, my self-esteem so low you wouldn't know how to bring it back up so quickly. "oh and before I forget as I won't be there when you're finished. Don't eat so much at the restaurant. Chew more, eat less. Make it convincing that you are eating and enjoying, okay?" She smiles. I hate that smile so much, but I just nod and agree. It's better to listen. I'd hate for another beating to happen.
I went up to go take a shower, it was rather quick as I hurried, I didn't know when the meeting time was supposed to be and how I was going to get there, so I washed quickly. Drying my hair, I brushed it along before curling it all. For a quick curl, it looked good. I added some simple makeup that made my face look simple and innocent and naturally beautiful. My face is the only thing that is beautiful about me. Mother has also never touched my face. My body is filled with scars and bruises but my face is intact. She values it. Walking to my room in my towel, I marched to my bed where a massive box resides, I open it to find under the papers, a beautiful handmade navy blue dress. Decorated with golden lining that accentuated the waist and the neckline. Putting it on straight away, I smile as I look in the mirror. It was so pretty. It fell to my knees and hugged my body tightly showing off curves I didn't even know existed. Looking back into the box, I find a smaller, flatter box filled with jewelry. I place the earrings and necklace given before realizing that the second box was shoes. "Aunty Rosa is sure generous" I chuckled to myself as I put on the 5inch heels. I looked beautiful for once, I felt beautiful. But then my face fell, worry surged as I knew her mother would disapprove of the dress. She'll say it'll make me look fat..was I fat? I scrutinize myself for a while before picking up a handbag that matches the colors and my phone. Downstairs, a butler approaches me and directs me outside. A car waited there, and I guessed that it must be my ride.
As I slide in ladylike, I turned and gasped. Startled. "my apologies, you startled me. I didn't realize I would be riding with...." I stopped myself, gazing hard at the poor guy "Matthew?" I said, more into a question.
"yes that's me, you must be Aileene" he chuckled. I nod softly, he is quite cute. OMG AILA SHUT UP YOUR THOUGHTS!!
That's when I noticed here "Did your mother prepare your clothing? I think she deliberately matched us" I chuckled softly. God he looked so handsome in that suit, okay Aileene, calm your horny thoughts. You can't like him! he is your sister's fiance's brother!
"I guess she did, I'm not surprised at all" he chuckles, and we fell silent as we were driven to the restaurant, it was a comfortable silence. Not awkward, it was nice, and a change.
