< Mike mansion >
11:30
( Dinning hall )
The sound of folks hitting the plate attracted both parents attention as they focused on their third daughter mira who was no more than ( 15 ) and was spoiled by both her siblings and her parents
" What's wrong sweetie ? "
Her father ask
( Mr mike ) the founder of UB company and shareholder of the parker hospital
however due to some certain health issues he had taken an early retirement from the company leaving everything to his elder son ( Barnabas ) who now the acting CEO
" Why must I go I don't want to get under the knife what if something goes wrong and I die what then ? "
She exclaimed a bit fearful in thought of going into surgery
This was her very first transplant heart surgery which was understanding for her fearful attitude
However one couldn't deny they were also a bit worry about the surgery itself but sadly there was nothing they could do
" We talked about this "
Mike replied simply focusing once more on his plate of rice leaving mira who pound in defeat she could only grumpily eat her food in anger
" Mira you know how important this surgery is to you right ? After this surgery you'll be able to go to school like other kids and not be trapped within these walls anymore
besides your father had go through so much to get that heart for you instead of acting spoiled you should be thanking him instead "
Bella lecture her daughter who but her lips her spider like eyes narrow at her mom's words not uttering another word of complain
" Barnabas how's the company ? "
Mike asked his elder son who was dressed formerly his brown eyes fail on the old man who sat with a serious expression
" Everything is going as intended to be we just recently get a contract from some foreign company who seem to be interested in buying some of the new parts "
He informed his father who nodded in approval now focusing on his second son ( Abraham ) who was already standing wanting to leave
" You didn't even finish your food "
Bella point out with a worry tone.
" There's a eye surgery that's needs my attention I won't be back today I'll be heading straight to airport after "
He informed his father before hurrying out leaving the rest to dine silently
" Brother can I tag along with you I promise not to be bothersome "
Mira pleaded pitifully she was already tired just sitting around doing nothing
" But !! "
Barnabas not wanting to refuse but still worried about worries about her condition glanced at their father who wave his hands
" Alright but you have to be close to me do you understand ? "
He reminded mira who nodded like a chicken excitedly
" Let me quickly go and change "
She stood about to leave
" What's wrong with your clothes ? "
Barnabas asked a bit confused mira was clearly wearing a flowering dress pair with a white skirt which highlight her fair skin tone Her hair was tight in a bum
Over all she looks like someone who was about to step out for shopping
" Brother I can't go out looking like a bigger it's embarrassing "
Barnabas eyes narrow at her words if beggers were dressed like her with foreign expensive brands
Then he doubt if any beggers were willing to beg again in their lifetime
" Then go ahead "
He only gesture for her to go back to her room which she did
" Barnabas !! "
The moment he heard his father voice he already understand what next was going to spill from the old man mouth
" What do you think about miss Sonia ? "
He asked wanting details about the blind date
" It went very well she's agree to the marriage proposal "
He shared the good news which startled his mom
" But isn't it a bit quick you both just met and haven't even get to know each other "
She said with a hint of disapproval
Barnabas could understand his mom worries after all marriage was a lifetime commitment
But he wasn't that stupid he was also bound by duties as the first son his marriage has been planned since he started walking
That was why he had always stay away from any female companion that way it will be easy to accept who ever his father wanted him to. Marry
And besides Sonia seems to have a calm personality, She was a fashion designer of her brand and easy to talk to
Her father and his were also friends which was far enough
as for her dating life she had only dated an actor once and had been single for four years now due he was curious why they had broken up he never crossed the line to ask
" What's the need knowing each other after marriage they are tons of chance after marriage "
Mike who was now smiling reply to his wife who roll her eyes but didn't say a word to reflect
" After this month we go to her father house to properly ask of her hands "
Mike said which was enough to understand his marriage was already seal as any signed contract
" Okay "
He smiled bitterly within only to spot his sister was dressed cutely with a bunny hat matched with a white gown and heels
" Brother you getting married ? "
She asked excitedly to receive a nod
" Congratulation brother "
She hop while chapping
" Alright let's go "
Barnabas stood walking forward leaving mira who hurry to follow him behind waving her mom as both strolled out leaving the old couple
Bella eyes narrow at her husband who simply ignore her moody personality after 30 years of marriage he knew what was going to come out of her mouth
" Isn't it a bit rushed? ".
She asked concerned about her son after he was in his twenties a age in her thinking that could still make bad choices
"Of course not Sonia is an angel a beauty among her peers and besides I watch her grow up my self she's perfect for Barnabas "
Mike sighed though Barnabas was a hardworking, honest and talented young man
He had never need to worry about this child of his but with all his perfection he was always awkward being around women
Barnabas was always surrounded by guys which earn him strange looks some rumors even started that he was gay
How can he th father tolerate such foul words but yet a seed of doubt still grow somewhere within that's why he planned this blind date
Surprised at such sudden development he was glad about the outcome and simply wanted to slap those who were spreading rumors
Mike still ignoring his wife quickly call his fake friends announcing the good news like he had won an award
His wife roll her eyes at such childish behavior but still felt glad her husband gloomy mood had brighten