8 AN OLD FRIEND UNEXPECTEDLY ARRIVES (1/2)

On the way to the mansion, Alex called Hunter to find out more information about the girl with red brown hair and deep blue eyes. To his disappointment, Hunter had seen the beautiful girl with Sanua but didn't know her name; let alone ever spoken to her.

He did find out that Sanua came to Club Zen occasionally with the girl.

As soon as he got to the mansion, brunch was served.

”How's the company doing?” Old Mr. Zi looked up from the buttered toast he was eating.

The Zi's were known for their picturesque architectural designs. They were descendants of a long line of architects.

Even though Alex may have wanted to study something else, being an architect coursed through his veins. He could not escape who or what he was. Staring at the old man who was sitting at the head of the table, he couldn't help but feel proud to be a Zi.

”It's going good.”

”Ohh, good good.” Mr. Zi replied proudly showing his white teeth; his wrinkles visible as he smiled.

He was secretly keeping an eye on his grandsons' success and what was happening at the company…or so he thought.

Alex was fully aware of his grandfather's meddling but didn't bother him since Papa Zi was not causing him any trouble.

Just then, the doorbell to the mansion echoed in the room. Grandma Zi smiled, stood up and headed out.

”Wife where are you going? Let them out there answer the door.”

”Ah it's okay, I invited a guest.”

When she came back, next to her stood a lovely looking young woman. She had a wide smile on her face as she walked in, eyes staring right at Alex.

Alex played no mind to what was going on around him. He looked like a king eating the food in front of him.

”Alex Zi?” A voice asked from behind him.

He frowned and turned to look.

”And who might you be?” He replied annoyed that his grandparents were trying to set him up again.

”Ahh, how disappointing you don't seem to remember me,” the angelic voice replied.

Before anyone said anything more, Mrs. Zi interrupted.

”Come child, have a seat,” and she pulled out a chair next to Alex for the guest.

”Alex you remember Natalia Omalu. You went to the same elementary school. She came over when you guys were six and you both played together… Lina, bring some dishes over to Natalia.”

”Mhm...Talia it's been a while. How have you been?” Alex smiled and asked as he remembered his childhood friend.

”I've been good. It's good to see you again Alex. My mom met your grandma and she invited me over. I came by since we hadn't seen each other for a while.” Sounding a bit rehearsed, no-one caught on.

Practicing that lie in front of the mirror for two hours did Natalia well seeing she repeated it flawlessly.