His Precious Lies

02

“Jesus!” To my surprise, I said that.

What is he doing here? And then how did he know where I lived? What a stalker this man is! He doesn't really stop doing this.

Although, I was surprised by his presence, I did not make it obvious that I was distracted by him. His stares makes me trembling die hard.

Darn it! I haven't washed or brushed my teeth yet.

“What are you doing here? And how did you find out where I live?” I asked him directly.

“Let's talk later; for now, you should eat and freshen up yourself. You look famished, ah! Because you haven't been able to wash your face, I even smell your saliva here!” he Teasingly said to me while pointing at my face with the fork he was holding.

I looked at my mom, who was holding back her smile while sipping her coffee gently. Dad chewed on his food while looking at me and Hugo seriously. I was stunned by what I saw in my dad's reaction because this was not the first man who had ever been to our house. Some tried to woo me, but after talking to dad, they no longer came back. I don't know what dad says to my suitors that they are even scared to show up to me.

But Hugo is different from all men, and I did not feel any fear from him. Mom talks about business, while dad quietly listens to the conversation while eating. I can't sneak into their conversations because I don't know anything about business. They are talking about what brand name does Hugo and his company will release next.

According to Hugo, they manage a small business that deals with accessories, bags, clothes, make-up, perfumes, and so on. I was a bit amazed by this man when he said it was just a small business when in fact it was a colossal business, and as I heard, it looks like a successful business. Mom changed the topic when she heard what Hugo said about small businesses.

“Have you had a girlfriend yet, Hugo?” Mom asked Hugo with a smile, who immediately looked at me.

I frowned at him. “What? You need my approval?” I raised an eyebrow at the question.

“Yup. I need your approval to be your boyfriend,” he said while smiling, which caused mom to scream with excitement.

“God, Lara! If I were you, I'd answer that! Such a fast suitor, ah! I'll bet on you, dear!” said mom as she smirked.

“Mom!” I growled at Mom and sighed.

“Armelisa, let the kids decide that!” Dad sighed. “If I were you, son, I'd make it fast before others would be ahead of you! But don't worry, they'll need my approval first, so it's okay for you to take a long walk,” Dad said, smiling, but Hugo's smile faded.

However, when I looked at him, he immediately regained his smile. I frowned at Hugo's reaction, as if there's something wrong with his reaction when dad said that.

“Oh my gosh, Allan! If you can scold me, you are worse than I!” mom growled at dad.

“What? I also want an entry in this chapter; I won't let you get ahead of me!” dad complained to mom.

After we ate, Hugo and I were left at the table. Dad and mom said goodbye because there was a sudden meeting at the office. I stood up in the chair, and he did the same. If before he was able to speak and tease me, now he wonders what he will say. I feel that because of the way he acts.

He was slightly bent and very scratchy on his neck. Oh, what are you now? If you made a lot of noise earlier, what is it now? Shame style?

“So, what are you doing here? How did you know I lived here?”

“I'm here to pick you up, and I found out from Jessie where you live; I texted her,” Hugo said.

Such a freaking woman! Occasionally, I truly doubt if Jessie can be trusted because she has a very talkative mouth.