Chapter 29. Taking Marchel

Lisa's POV

“Robert sucks! Why does he always refuse to trade the house?” I said angrily while driving my car.

I just got home from Robert's house, ah, more precisely, I invited the man to come to my house again. But still, I get rejected.

What does a man like Robert want? It put me in an unhappy mood.

I suddenly felt my throat starting to dry, so I immediately looked for a supermarket to buy something.

Arriving at the supermarket I bought some of my needs as well.

While I was focusing on choosing groceries, I accidentally heard the sound of a child laughing happily.

My eyesight of course quickly searched for the source of the sound, I was very surprised when not far from where I stood, I could see Cynthia and her three children.

But wait!

It wasn't what kept me focused, but the man holding Caecilia. They looked like the Warm family.

“Has Cynthia found another man yet?” I muttered in disbelief.

I was really surprised about this. What will I see before my eyes

I kept my distance from them, I followed slowly while eavesdropping on their conversation.

Unfortunately, I couldn't hear anything but their happy laughter.

Is it true that this handsome man is Cynthia's man? How did this man agree with Cynthia, who already had three children?

“Oh my god, why is that guy so handsome? More handsome than Robert!” I said again while squeezing the snack I was holding.

The man beside Cynthia really can drive me crazy.

Suddenly a crazy idea popped into my head. The idea to get the man!

How can I lose to Cynthia? No! Of course that will not happen and I will never allow it to happen.

I'm going to grab the guy's attention, maybe by playing over to Cynthia's house.

I just keep following them around this supermarket. Like they're looking for monthly shopping. Maybe?

Because I can see a trolley that is pretty much filled with kitchen ingredients.

What do you think of the male worker who was beside Cynthia?

I do have Robert, an almost perfect man, but a man who sucks too.

Wasn't I willing to lower my self-esteem to invite Robert to my house any time?

But he doesn't seem serious to me. If there is someone handsome from Robert why not?

After all, I can get Robert, of course, I should be able to get the man!

Yes, one way or another. I don't want Cynthia to be side by side with a handsome man. Isn't it more suitable for me to be side by side with that handsome man than him?

I immediately hid myself when Cynthia looked at me. It's like he knows where I am!

"No, he can't see me!" I immediately walked away from them.

I went to the cashier and handed over what I brought, after making payment I just entered my car.

I didn't do the ride right away, I stayed in the parking lot waiting for Cynthia to come out.

"Unlucky! Why am I so curious? Is it true that the man wants to be with Cynthia? With his three children? Is the man blind?” I really couldn't stop thinking when that man decided to be Cynthia's life partner.

I saw them coming out of the supermarket, happy smiles spread across all of them.

I also heard them calling the man "Dad" Did I hear right?

It was so clear it pierced my ears. I can also see them getting into a black car.

What is the man's occupation? I'm sure he's not an ordinary person, just look at the car he drives!

Simply luxurious!

I can't stop thinking about Cynthia, where does that woman get a handsome and well-established man?

But I promise I will seize that man, yes, he is very far from Robert!

Instead of me and Robert, who has no certainty, isn't it better to look for another direction with a man who is far above Robert?

I saw the car drive away leaving the supermarket. I smiled happily when a clever idea suddenly appeared in my head.

I drove my car home first. I brought some food.

After everything was ready, I got back into the car and headed to Cynthia's house.

When I got there, I left Nv the car and slowly typed on Cinthya's door.

I can see Cynthia opening the door for me, the woman looks at me confused.

"Hey, how are you?" I asked the woman.

"Okay, what do you need here?" asked Cinthya.

I try to smile kindly and be kind. Somehow I have to get that handsome man.

“I brought souvenirs for my nephews. I haven't seen you and them in a long time either. How are they?" I asked. I also lifted the bag I brought from the house earlier.

"They're nice." I tried to steal glances into Cynthia's house to find the man I saw earlier.

I, where is he? Why can't I see it? But I'm sure the man is here. I can see his car parked neatly in the yard.

"You won't let me in?" I asked.

“Ah, yes. Please come in..” I followed Cynthia's steps from behind.

While at the guest house, I could see the man laughing heartily with Cynthia's three children.

Akh, that smile is very handsome!

I threw a faint smile at the handsome man, but unfortunately, the man didn't care at all.

Does he want to sell expensive things? Ah, let's see!

"Please sit down first, oh, yes, this is Marchel, and Marchel, introduce, this is Lisa..." said Cynthia.

I just walked straight in the direction where Marchel was sitting thrusting my hand in front of Marchel.

"I'm Lisa," she introduced herself.

I can see the man shaking my hand with a reluctant face. Unlucky! I feel slightly insulted.

Was it because Cynthia was here?

"I'll get you a drink, wait here first." Cynthia left me and Marchel alone.

Akh, to be precise with Cynthia's children.

I took a seat right next to that handsome man, oh, Marchel!

Yes, his name is Marchel!

“You… who is Cynthia?” I asked, unable to contain my curiosity.

"I'm his companion, is there something wrong?" I was very surprised to hear that.

Is it true, this handsome man is Cynthia's life partner? How could that man want it?

"You know, if Cynthia has three children?" I asked.

"What are you talking about?" Cynthia's voice suddenly sounded which made me discourage my intention to ask more.

I looked at Cynthia who had returned with a drink on the tray.

"It's so amazing you're here, what's wrong?" I could see Cynthia's suspicious look darting at me.

Even though it's true! I wouldn't have come here without Marchel.

"I want to visit my nephew. I also wanted to ask how you and they are doing. I also brought souvenirs for you," I replied with a smile that I forced.

I'm lazy with this pretense, but what else can I do? For the sake of that handsome man, I'm willing to do anything even with a drama like this.

“Ah, yes. Thank you then."

“You and me, who? Marchel, right?” Cynthia nodded slowly.

"Yes, it is. How can you not tell me if you are currently having a life partner? Since when?" I asked curiously.

“Long story, I don't know where to tell you,” Cynthia answered with an awkward smile.

It seemed that the woman did not like my arrival. I glanced at Marchel who seemed not to care about my existence.

I ventured by touching the back of Marchel's hand. I could see the man was taken aback by my action.

"Where do you want to live?" I asked kindly.

Marchel pulled his hand which surprised me. Shit, isn't it? Am I too aggressive?

"Not far enough from here."

"What do you do?" I asked again.

I realized Cynthia was looking at me with a look that was difficult to decipher but I didn't care about that at all.

When I asked about Marchel's job, I could see Cynthia seemed uncomfortable with the question I asked.

"Where do you work? Wh-“

"Lisa, why don't you have a drink first? You must be thirsty from afar, right?” Cynthia immediately handed me the glass containing the drink.

I couldn't help but reach out and forcefully drink it.

I saw Caecilia begging Cynthia to get some milk.

Suddenly, Marchel rose from his seat. "Leave it alone Dad," he said.

What? Father? Did I hear wrong? Father? Had he decided to live with Cynthia, or what?

Why did her son also call him daddy? Actually, what's so great about Cynthia?

Isn't there nothing attractive about a woman's body? Why would anyone want to accept it at a time like this? With three kids?

"It's okay, just let me be. Come here, Caecilia, with me...” Caecilia approached Cynthia and they headed toward the kitchen.

My chance again to get more information from Marchel without Cynthia.

"Hey, you didn't answer my question. "What's your job?" I asked.

I caught the interest of the two little men who were staring at him. Ah, nothing, the little man. Did I think I cared about their stares?

"What is it? I'm not looking for employees,” Marchel replied without looking at me.

I chuckled at the man's words. I just pushed him away slowly while laughing. "You are all there is."

I kept laughing while holding Marchel's arm.

"Dad, I want you to sleep with me. I'm sleepy,” Calix said suddenly.

I saw Marchel nod, the man was about to get up from his seat but I held it.

I grabbed his hand which made him sit back down.

“Sorry, but at least you stay with me for a while until Cynthia returns. Where are you going?" I asked while still holding Marchel's hand.

"Didn't you hear that my child is sleepy and wants to accompany him to sleep?"