AMANDA

"Yeah, I really missed him," I want to piss and annoy him.

I caught him changing his facial expression and gripped the steering wheel tightly. He didn't say anything, and he kept his mouth shut. Minutes later, we arrived at a small diner.

I frowned at him. "Didn't I already tell you that I don't eat breakfast?"

"Don't wait for me to become mad at you, Amanda. What kind of brain do you have that I will hand you over to your father with an empty stomach? And stop claiming to be on a diet. I don't care. Let us now eat," He commanded as if his every word is the law.

I make a tsk sound. Sometimes, I can't help but think that Nikolai is my father's real child. Why, they have the same attitude!

It's no surprise that the two get along so well. If my father had to choose between Nikolai and me, he might go with Nikolai. My father adores Nikolai. Nikolai has always made my father proud. They work together as business partners.

I didn't bother looking at the menu any longer. Because I'm sure, Nikolai will be the boss. I know I'm acting like a child throwing tantrums, but I can't help it!

Nikolai has already given the staff our order. I could still see the staff attempting to attract Nikolai's attention. Nikolai even gives the poor lady a killer smile and sparkling eyes.

And I can see that his smile almost reached his ears.

I can't help but get pissed. When it comes to another woman, Nikolai is able to smile so much, he is so kind, but when it comes to me, he is always mad? He doesn't give me much of a smile!

I gritted my teeth. Oh, how much I despise him!

I unconsciously gripped the table cloth in my eyes. Nikolai was taken aback by my reaction. "Hey, are you alright?"

"Yes, don't worry. I'm fine!" In a sarcastic and high-pitched tone, I replied.

Nikolai shrugged his shoulders. Nikolai can't stop thinking why Amanda always looks pissed when she's with him? Is she really despise him that much?

Nikolai sighed at the thought. Then, if that were the case, he would have a hard time taming Amanda if she always acted like this when he was with her.

Their food order arrived minutes later.

Nikolai set up the food that he ordered for both of us. "It's their house specialty here. I hope you enjoy it. And now your mango smoothie. I know you like mangoes," Nikolai said, completely unaware of what he blurted out.

I looked up at him right away, shocked. "How did you know?"

Nikolai bit his lower lip. His nosy mouth!

Nikolai's gaze became elusive. "Oh, I heard it from your father. We were eating mangoes at that time. He told me that you love mangoes. Especially green mangoes," he explained, hoping Amanda would accept his excuses.

I nodded and continued eating. I didn't realize that I already finish my plat. The food can really be said this diner's best seller.

I couldn't believe what I had just done. I don't eat too much breakfast. Sometimes, I only eat boiled eggs and tea for breakfast. Oh, it seems that my diet will be ruined on my first day at Hacienda Alejandro!

Damn this man!

While Nikolai is staring at Amanda, the woman is absolutely stunning. Amanda's beauty has never changed from then to now. And he won't be perplexed as to why so many men have been linked to her.

Amanda is the type of woman who would make an Adam turn around for a second look. She's ravishing and charming. She is already beautiful in her teen years. Her beauty was even more enhanced over time.

"Are you going to eat while staring at me?" I cocked an eyebrow at Nikolai.

Nikolai felt his face flushed and suddenly felt embarrassed. He didn't realize he wasn't even eating his food.

Damn this woman's beauty!

***

HACIENDA ALEJANDRO

I took a deep breath when I stepped back into our old house. I have been gone for eight years.

I immediately saw my father, Alfonso, outside our main gate. Despite his 60 years of age, I'm proud to say that he's still a good-looking older man. And when he saw me, he couldn't help but be emotional.

"My princess... "

My eyes became cloudy as I dashed towards my father. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed my hair. "You grew up to be a stunning woman, princess. I really missed you... Sometimes, I feel sorry for myself because you haven't visited me in a long time. Do you really want to live in the city or abroad instead of being with your father?" he pouted his lips

Of course, I missed my father as well. "I miss you too, Dad. But you already know that my life is in the city. And I'm happy with what I'm doing... "

My father remained silent and instructed the housemates to get her luggage inside. Nikolai simply followed us.

"Did you already eat breakfast? I'll--"

"Dad, we already ate outside. Please don't bother,"

My father looked at Nikolai, and they appeared to be having their own private conversations based solely on their gazes.

I bob my head.

"Okay, sweetheart. Relax in your room. You must be exhausted from your trip. I'm glad you decided to visit your father after eight years,"

"I almost forgot, Mr. Marcelos, that you have a daughter," Nikolai joined in our conversation.

I looked up at Nikolai. Clenching my fist.

When I went up to my room, I noticed that nothing had so much changed. The paint has been freshly applied, and the rest of my wardrobe has been replaced with new furniture.

I lay my back on the soft mattress. I easily fell asleep. Add to that the fact that a super typhoon is on its way.

It was already dark when I woke up. I wet down the stairs since I'm so thirsty.

I noticed that the library door was slightly open, and I could even hear my father's voice inside the room.

I wouldn't have been interested if I hadn't just seen Nikolai talking to my father. That piqued my interest. Their conversation appears to be solemn.

I put my ear to the door,

"Nothing has changed in our agreement now that my daughter has returned. You two should get married. There is no reason for us to break our agreement,"

I gasped and put my hands on my mouth. My eyes widened at what I'd heard.

My body felt intense fear.

Nikolai... and me... are getting married?!"

No... no... that cannot be!