Chapter 9 A Familiar Stranger (1/2)

Leena told her mother about the relationship between her and Miguel. Mrs. Yang remained mum for a minute before she spoke. ”That's good. Being with a man you like normally is better than going on blind dates. However, will his parents approve of your relationship?”

Even though Leena's father was a former high-ranking official, he didn't have any connection to the Song Family. A lot of officials stopped contacting them after what happened to their family. The Song Family had such a strong background, so they wouldn't want to get involved in their matter. What she was worried about was if their relationship would have a good result. The last thing she wanted for her daughter was to get deeply hurt.

Leena gazed down at her feet, embarrassed at her mother's inquiry. Honestly, she wasn't sure about that too, but she didn't want to think about that right now. ”Mother, I really like him and all I want is to be with him. We'll just cross the bridge once we get there but for now, I just want to be happy with him.”

Her mother sighed inaudibly and nodded at her. ”If you say so... but remember, you have to protect yourself.”

After their conversation, Leena told Rena about Miguel. Her friend was over the clouds that she even told her that she wanted to meet the man. However, she had to decline because he was busy at the moment. Besides, he came back because he wanted to start his own business. He didn't have the time to rest and hang out leisurely. So instead, she just showed her a photo of him.

Rena was stunned for a moment that her mouth was left ajar. ”Isn't he handsome?”

”Wait… Isn't that Mr. Miguel?” Her friend pointed at the picture.

”That's right. It's him.”

”He looks familiar. I think I met him somewhere before.”

”Really?” Leena was confused. Miguel didn't study in this city. Once he got his bachelor's degree, he went abroad to further his study. As for her friend, she wasn't a native here. She only came to A city during her high school and college days, so how did she meet him?

Rena scratched her head and seemed to wonder for a moment. ”I'm not sure when or where I met him, Maybe there is a superstar who looks like him!” she exclaimed.

The two girls started giggling. ”So, is he treating you well? I once heard from someone that the rich men in this city were all hot-tempered. Is he a young master too?”

”I don't think he would possess such a trait. His family is very strict, and they don't spoil their children. His brother is also very excellent. Now that I think about it, I think they will make a good team in business.” She paused and grinned at her friend widely. ”As for whether he treats me well or not, what do you think?”

Her friend looked at her teasingly and started to tickle her sides. ”How would I know if you wouldn't tell me?” They played with each other as they walked on the campus road. A car started to honk at them for walking slowly. They apologized out of embarrassment and strode on their way. However, the car pulled over and the driver rolled down its window. ”Hi, can you tell me how to get to the Lovesickness Pavilion?”

They stopped on their track and looked at the man which was quickly recognized by Leena. Carlson beamed at them handsomely. His smile was so bright that it could replace the sun. The typical boy next door type. Rena marveled at him shamelessly. She was so attracted to him that she answered him with a high-pitch tone. ”Sir, that pavilion is nearby. Just turn left by that corner and you'll get there!”

Her friend, on the other hand, turned her face away from him, afraid that he would recognize her. Even though her choice of clothes in school was different compared to when she was at the hotel, she didn't want to take any risk. Although she was certain that no one would think that the director of a five-star hotel was still a student.

The man, on the

other hand, didn’t have a plan to leave, yet. ”Are you sure? Is it really there? If you are not busy, can you lead the way? I'm worried I might get lost.”

Rena didn't even think about it when he began to flash his smile. ”Sure!” she answered.

”Hey! We still have something to do, how could you agree with him so easily?” Leena said. She knew that her friend was easily pleased especially when exposed to men with luxury cars but still, how could she just go with a stranger? And it was Carlson to top that.

”What do we have to do? The pavilion is near. It will only take a few minutes to get there by a car.”

Rena tried to pull her into the car, but she refused to move. ”Why are you being like this? It's not like we're busy with anything!”