SPECIAL CHAPTER 03

Lucas felt his forehead as he looked at the participants in the interview. Is sitting in a chair where Theo belongs? "Why the f*ck am I here again?" he muttered.

"Sir?" Thaddeus' temporary secretary called him.

"Let's begin," Lucas said, and the secretary nodded to him. The interview starts. Lucas didn't know; Theo was still in high school and was the most immature of the three of them. He understands, because of the three of them, this is the youngest. But of course, he didn't think that his cousin's demon status would end up like this. You'd think he was the one assigned to interview his newly hired secretary. He was indeed chosen by their grandfather because he is said to be good at handling business. Is it true? Not! If his grandfather knew this, what is his favorite grandson doing? Lucas shook his head, and when he came forward, he was surprised to see that the applicant was pale.

Lucas tasted it. "Continue," she said, surprised and nervous at his sudden shaking. Since he's here again, Theo will regret being the one who brought him here. He will look for a suitable secretary to sit next to Thaddeus. Inside Lucas, he was laughing like a devil.

"Next."

"Next."

"Next." Lucas left a few more applicants before the one he wanted to be entered. "Your name, Miss?" he asked. Lucas looked at his cell phone; it was on silent, but that's because the phone was next to him. It noticed the sudden illumination of the screen. A call from Thaddeus He immediately answered it, at the same time as the applicant. "My name is Lucia Rauha Levre, sir." Lucas nodded. He grinned when he saw that Theo was still on the line; he was glad that he didn't scream like he always did when Lucas accepted the call.

"So, what name do you prefer? Rauha or Lucia?"

"Lucia will do, sir."

"So, Miss Lucia, what makes you apply here?" Actually. Among the resumes passed the day before, Lucia caught Lucas' attention. He knows that in the end, it might be the same, but the resume is different. Because there are things in the resume that have not been published, all jobs conduct interviews, because apart from the data source that is in the resume, the data that they can get in the interview is also different. That's why Lucas is already teasing the person he knows is standing next to Thaddeus for the position of secretary. And in the end, just as he expected, Lucas did not disappoint him either. Lucas hired Lucia as Thaddeus' secretary.

"Congratulations, Miss Levre. I hope you and my cousins will get along well." Lucas saw Lucia's frown immediately.

"Excuse me, sir?"

"Oh, didn't the secretary tell you that I'm just a relative of the CEO?"

"I'm not aware..."

"Is that so?" Lucas said with a shrug. "Don't worry, Miss Levre; I can assure you that my cousin is easy to get along with," Lucas said emphatically. So, it was undeniable that Lucia felt apprehensive.

"I hope so, sir."So, when can I get to know my boss, sir?"

"Tomorrow! "He will come in tomorrow," Lucas said with a smile. Lucia felt weird, but she had to leave the interview room. Even though he was already hired, he didn't know why he felt such apprehension. She thought that the man who interviewed her was the CEO himself! But Lucia made a mistake; it turns out that this is not her boss. There was also something in the man's voice as if he wanted to say something to her. Arrogant. Strategy is not available. even ruder than a woman. Those are the words Lucia uses when she describes Lucas' eyes and what he said to her. That's what Lucia remembered; sometimes, if she reads it correctly, it always matches. Lucia shook her head, immediately pressing the first floor. L

Lucia will ignore her worries first; the more important thing is that she has a job. At the same time as the elevator door closed, the elevator on the other side also opened. And Theo came out with a wrinkled forehead, and his cheeks and ears were red. Lucas immediately went to Thaddeus' office after playing his role earlier. "Sir, shall I get you some more juice?" Or coffee?" Theo's temporary secretary asked Lucas. Lucas shook his head at the secretary.

"No. I'm good. And one more thing, maybe Theo will pour it on my face if you give me a drink here." Lucas said.

"Yes?" Lucas laughed and shook his head. "In three, two, one... see?" "That," he said, pointing to Thaddeus, who was about to walk in." the face of those who can pour you out."

"LEONARDO!"

"Oh?"

"What the fvck?" Lucas signaled to the secretary next to him, still jumping in shock that the boy would leave the two of them. Lucas even laughed when he saw the temporary secretary carefully closing the door. Theo's scream was too startling. Lucas tasted it and glanced at Theo; he was still sitting in Theo's swivel chair.

He should try to be the boss, even for a while, because tomorrow his role will be back to that of an ordinary engineer. "You have high blood pressure, bro," Lucas said, shaking his head."You're even scared, your temporary secretary." "Now I get why it's only temporary." Theo took big steps in front of it. The table was immediately hit.

"Why did you accept it?"

"Qualified!"

"I didn't accept it!" Theo caressed his face. Because you don't understand! You should have accepted someone else and not Lucia!"

"Huh? Why can't I? "You shouldn't have been the only one in my place earlier; why am I the one who played your role?"

"Lucia is okay; Lucia is--"

"That you are looking for on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok,

"The hell? "How do you know that?" Theo inquired of Lucas once more.

"You're just complaining; you should thank me." "Because I found your lucky charms."

"What lucky charms?" What? Does she?!" Theo replied auspiciously.

"Yes," Lucas said, nodding."You look good together." Theo's face was wrinkled. He threw himself on the couch, tired.

"Damn it, how can I concentrate on work?" Theo whispered in the air. But Lucas heard that.

"You're pretending; that's all you care about." That's an easy solution; don't be stupid in front of him. You'd better be serious if you don't want Grandpa to give me the company." Lucas was joking, but what he said might be true. Maybe if Theo wasn't serious about work, their grandfather would be able to fire his cousin right now. As for Lucas, he has no plans to handle his grandfather's company. He prefers to work for others, but if it's really necessary, he'll take over his father's company. Lucas is ready, always.

He just enjoys working with others as an ordinary employee. just like their cousin Azeria wanted. "Leave my company, Leonardo," Theo spoke rudely.

"Okay, you still have a company." "It's like I didn't make him acting CEO earlier!"

"You agreed, you fool."

"Of course, you are poor, and as an old man, I also want to help you."

"Okay, well, you admit you're old." Hey, it's better when you're young.

"Yes, he is a child, but younger than a child."

"Stupid!" Lucas and Red sometimes call Theo immature because of his stupidity. But what the three don't know is that they have the same attitude. So, if Theo's behavior can be called immature, then so can both of them. If only Lucas' phone didn't ring with a call, the two could stare at each other for a few more minutes. He will not remember that he has to return his dog to the clinic. "You'd better be there with the dog."

"At least there's a dog, yours, who doesn't have anything." Before Theo could throw a pillow at him, Lucas immediately ran away. When he passed the table of the temporary secretary, Lucas stopped for a moment. "Miss, please bring Theo some water inside."

"Okay, sir." Theo ran a few kilometers. I could see Lucas panting earlier; the fool has not yet admitted that he is interested in Lucia. Lucas didn't know when Theo had been interested in the girl. Lucas remembers Lucia from the day they had a basketball game. Because it's been a long time and Lucas doesn't even know Lucia's name, that's why his cousin is seen to be consistent in searching for the girl on different social media platforms. He didn't know if he was the first to see his resume and not Theo, but Theo was happy about it. Lucas was also there.

"Engineer, it's good that you finally arrived! I thought, "Forget about Android." Yes, Lucas's dog's name is Andromeda. The name doesn't come from him; it comes from Theo. Theo's brain is strange, but because the android used to be good in Lucas' ears He agreed to name it Android. "Sorry doctor, I was interested in arguing with the child."

"Child?" Zinnia laughed at what was called "doctor Lucas." "I mean, you're still arguing with the boy?" Zinnia's temptation. Lucas just shook his head and laughed as he winked at Zinnia. "Just kidding, doctor, I'm talking about my cousin Theo." Zinnia shook her head. He knows that Lucas is just joking, and another thing is that he always has a pocket joke when he goes to his shop. Even now, they still call Theo a child. Zinnia knows her cousin Tacata. Zinnia met Red in a working shop in college. Zinnia met Theo and Lucas in high school.

"Android's checkup is next week." Zinnia's language. Lucas nodded.

"Okay. "If I forget, just call me." Lucas immediately got a pinch on Zinnia's arm.

"What should I call it?"Organize the date in your calendar so you remember. "You are interested in my voice, just a reminder, Mr. Tacata." Zinnia sighed in front of Lucas.

"It's like we're not friends, doc."

"Friends, we are over-engineering; you are making me a reminder." They were stuck in the middle of joking with each other when Zinnia's new customer walked in. Lucas nodded to Zinnia; the doctor just waved him off.

"There, your good friend?" Lucas asked the Android. Lucas placed Android on the shotgun seat, and his dog barked at Lucas's question. When Lucas closed the car, Android immediately froze. Android is a smart dog; it is naughty, but when it knows that the car is in motion, it suddenly turns into a statue. When Lucas saw that for the first time, he laughed until he finally got used to it. Lucas has a job like his male cousins. She still hasn't left her unit, even though she could get a new one. He still prefers his unit, even though it is far from his work. He prefers it here because he cannot leave and sell it indefinitely. Lucas just changed the designs, but he has no intention of selling them. This is also the first time he has funded it with his own money. Even in high school, he started racketeering like Red and Theo. The three of them used their own money to sell their used condo. It's more fun and tastier if the money paid comes from hard work.

"We’re home," Lucas announces on Android. He immediately closed the door as Android ran inside. Lucas flicked the switch when the light came on in the living room, and he immediately walked to the kitchen. As expected, Android was there, moving his tail slightly. He knew that Zinnia fed Lucas's dog. It's simply a case of inheritance from the grandson; his dog has inherited hunger. Lucas lightly caressed Android's head while he was busy eating. Lucas went next to the study room, immediately pressing the open switch on his lampshade. His laptop is still open, with the layout he left earlier. It's a project of his based in Laguna, and tomorrow he will also visit the site. As usual, he will leave his dog with Thaddeus tomorrow.

Like Lucas, Theo will also go to work. But unlike Lucas, who lived alone in the condo, Theo hired a housekeeper. So Lucas can leave Android here. Lucas sat for a few hours with the laptop in front of him. He didn't even notice his dog that came inside earlier. Android has already fallen asleep, but Lucas still hasn't finished typing and drawing.

THE NEXT DAY, Lucas raps on Theo's pad. Looking at his watch, it was around five o'clock. But Lucas's jaw dropped at what his housekeeper said.

"Oh, sir, leave early. "About four o'clock."

"How early he left! What? "Did he go jogging?" If you notice, Lucas's conversation with Thaddeus' maid is casual. That was because the girl was only fifteen years old. She is from the Visayas, the daughter of his uncle Theodore's maid. If she doesn't make mistakes on Saturdays and Sundays, the girl goes home to Uncle Theodore.

"No, sir." He shook his head. "Are you already in the suite?"

"Are you in a suit?"

"Oh yes!" Lucas shook his head. Consider his cousin Theo, who is either stupid or stupid. You thought it was early to go to the company. This is the one that will open. Those who have a beautiful secretary can do it. Yes, Lucas admits that Lucia is beautiful. She's just beautiful, but she's not him, and Lucas also knows that in the end. Theo is also completely fenced.

"All right, you'll be the one to watch over Android."

"Okay, sir."

"Here," Lucas said, handing over two paper bags at the same time."I might be able to come back tomorrow." "These are his foods, and then you will lay out the other one for him to sleep on."

"Yes, sir, copycat." Lucas grinned and nodded. He waved at the Android, and it barked, the dog knowing that he was going to leave it for a while. Until the elevator closed, Android was still outside Theo's door. His dog was so sweet, and he watched her leave.

Dogs are really smart, too. Lucas' next location is in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. He and his partner, Win, are in charge of the project. The win went earlier because he had a purpose to do something earlier in Laguna, so they will check out the sites.

So, it was ahead of him. He was on his way when Lucas called Thaddeus. "Hello." Lucas grinned when he heard Theo's voice as if he still wanted to sleep. "Leave soon, boss." Lucas teased.

"How did you know?"

"Since I will probably pass by your pad, you will take care of your nephew first." Lucas laughed. Theo groaned in complaint.

"Feeling like a son of a bitch!" It's cheap on the other line.

"Why? "Should only women be able to call the dog their son?"

"I don't know about you, Father Leonardo! Oh? Do you have anything more to say? "You are really beautiful in the morning."

"I'm going to Laguna!"

"Okay, tsk!"

"Take good care of your niece." Thaddeus ends the call immediately. When Lucas saw a gas station, he immediately stopped by to get a full tank. back to driving again. It took several hours before Lucas arrived at the sites, as he had an early start. It was around noon when he arrived. The laborers looked, and he could see the foreman next to them. When he closed the door, the foreman approached.

"Engineers! It's good that you came here to Laguna! Lucas asked the foreman. He moved his eyes, looking for Win. "Engineer Castro?" Lucas asked here.

"The engineer is inside!" "Wait, and I'll call." Lucas shook his head and tapped the foreman on the shoulder. "No longer. I'm going."

"You are the engineer." The workers congratulated him. Lucas just nodded, wearing the headgear. He took a quick look around; he estimated that the construction would take six months." Leonardo!" greeted Winner when he noticed his entrance. Lucas frowned when he saw that Win was looking for something behind him.

"Oh, you're not with the doctor?" Win teased and laughed slightly. He jokingly punched Lucas in the arm.

"What doctor? "When did I get a doctorate?"

"Oh, haven't you got it yet?" "Damaged! "What are you saying?" but this time Lucas laughed too. For a few seconds, Win was joking with him about something. before they got to the job interview. "What about the materials?" "I heard there was a lack of cement the other day."

"It's all right; I placed an order, and it just arrived."Lucas nodded. Laying down the layout he changed last night "For this part, instead of using ordinary wood, it is better..." They are already busy with the sites. There is a calendar near where they are. They take orders there, but because Lucas prefers to spend his calendar here, they don't eat there. Nothing was done if Win did not come; some workers also came with them. Lucas also answered their lunch question, so the workers were overjoyed.

"Slow it down." winner shook his head. The conversation about Zinnia is back again. I don't know where Win gets the idea that Lucas likes Zinnia. Win knows Zinnia because she once rode with Lucas when his car broke down. Lucas was also planning to pass Android at the time. There were a few scenes where Winner saw the two together, so maybe he got the idea that Lucas was courting Zinnia. "Stop me!"

Lucas is here. "We have the same order here!" Win shouted at Dalia. The owner of the calendar "All right, engineer! "There are many of you now!"

"Oh yeah! "This handsome engineer friend of mine also came!" Win answered and patted Lucas lightly on the shoulder. "What a handsome engineer!" Dalia laughed. Lucas scratched his head when Win stood up from his seat and gave Dalia an okay sign.

"Maybe you have a grandchild there, aunt! You can reach engineer Tacata through this link!"It's still single!"

"Brother! "I'm single!" a customer waved. The few on the calendar laughed. An assistant also picked up Lucas's order at the counter. Dalia followed, also carrying the tray.

"Here it is, engineer," Dalia said.

"Oh, it looks delicious! "This will give me more food!" Dalia laughed with joy. "You are an engineer!" Dalia laughed. Lucas simply shook his head at Winner, regardless of where he fits."What the hell, do you have a single grandson there?" "Oh, my grandsons are still young engineers." "It's a shame." Win said that he was sad, so Lucas just started to frown. even if it's a winner. "But I have a single niece."

"That's right! "That's what I want from you, aunty."

"What can you say, engineer?" he asked, looking at Lucas."Maybe you want a doctor. "I have a niece who is a beautiful doctor." Win laughed, and Lucas kicked him. But the winner doesn't give up.

"Oh my gosh, that's exactly what that one is looking for!"

s"Really? "Oh, my nephew is right inside; she also just arrived this morning from Manila!" Win immediately turned to the other side of the door, where Dalia could also be seen.

"Is it Manila?" Winner said, glancing at Lucas.

"Yes. Look at your dog, so come home. "Wait, and I'll call," Lucas said, shaking his head. He also started eating like the others, but this winner was still facing his back. He doesn't know why being single is always a problem. "Zinnia!" and his dog's doctor's name. Name?!

"ZENAIDA ILLIANA PEREZ!" shouted Dalia, still shaking a little. But Lucas was completely taken aback by the name that Dalia shouted. "Oh engineer! "Are you all right?"

"Here's a water engineer!" Dalia was also perplexed and attended to Lucas first. Lucas shook his head. "I'm fine," he said, hearing Win laugh in front of him. Lucas gave Winner a bad look. Winner shook his head, took the spoon, and started eating. "It is obvious that you are quite an engineer." The winner is tempted, and the sound is even louder as he sips the soup. Because Dalia was bending over at Lucas' side, slightly stroking Lucas' back, who was still coughing. They did not notice Zinnia approaching their table. Zinnia frowned. Did her aunt call her by her full name? She was going to be released; she thought something had happened to the old woman. So it's no wonder her hair is messy. Zinnia immediately patted Dalia on the back.

"Why did you shout at Aunty?" What's up? "Did something bad happen?" Zinnia spoke in rapid succession. Upon hearing that voice, Lucas and Winner's eyes immediately widened as they let go of the spoon. "Are you all right, engineer?" Dalia inquired of Winner. She ignored her nephew's frown while standing by her side.

"AUNT!" Zinnia shouted, making the old woman jump in shock. "BUFFALO!" it screams from the chest.

"Why did you hang out at this table and not Leonardo?" Zinnia said with a frown when she peeked out. Lucas coughed immediately, confirming that Zinnia was the niece of Dalia and her dog's doctored out. Lucas coughed immediately, confirming that Zinnia was the niece of Dalia and her dog's doctor. What a coincidence!

"W-What are you doing here?" Zinnia still spoke with a frown.

"D-Doctor..." Lucas stuttered. Dalia immediately grabbed Zinnia by the arm. The two looked at each other.

"You two know each other?" said the old woman. Zinnia nodded.

"Yes, aunty, this is my client." But, why did you scream? "Even Uncle was surprised by you." Dalia laughed. While the previously stunned Winner is grinning madly.

"Good morning, doctor," Win said to Zinnia. Zinnia smiled at him. "Do you believe in destiny, doctor?"

"Winner." Lucas threatened.

"Huh?" Zinnia.

"Oh my gosh! "Is this the niece of your beautiful doctor that you are going to introduce here to engineer Tacata?!"

"Huh? I?" Zinnia taught herself. His jaw dropped.

"Oh yes!" Dalia pushed Zinnia so hard that it almost went out of balance. Luckily, Lucas grabbed her by the waist. Zinnia's cheeks turned red when she felt Lucas' hand.

"Be careful," Lucas whispered to Zinnia. Zinnia got a taste, and let's get ready.

"If you don't say anything," I replied."I'm back inside!" He said this and left the table with Lucas in a panic. Lucas's eyes followed him.

"Hey!" sighed Winner. "I hope it's all destiny."

Lucas thanked Theo's maid. Lucas was sitting in front of Thaddeus' couch. Lucas looked at the other side of the stairs when he saw the boss coming down.

"Sir, I'm leaving." Thaddeus nodded.

"All right, be careful on the way home." "When Mama asks if I'm bringing a girl here, say yes." Lucas laughed.

"A-Alright sir..." stammered the maid. He was upset because that's actually what Theo's mom was asking him. to which she answered nothing. But because Sir Theo said that there is, that is probably what she will say to his mama now.

even to an innocent child. "When you are a demon, you land." Lucas commented that the maid had already left. Theo frowned and lazily looked at Lucas, while Lucas noticed that Theo looked like he was on a bad trip.

"I’m pissed, Leonardo." He said.

"I see," Lucas answered.

"Come on! Don't sit pretty there! It disobeyed him. and tortured him; Lucas just shook his head. Since their cousin Azeria is already in Manila, Android will be left on Theo's pad for a while. They were in the parking lot when they got another call from Red. Azeria was already with him, and Theo immediately drove to Red's condo. The two waited for a few minutes. before the bulk of Red and Azeria appeared. They went to the cemetery, and their cousin Azeria only visits Manila on the anniversary of their aunt's death.

The three were still surprised because it did not include their uncle. This time it was Lucas who drove to the cemetery. entering the cemetery because Lucas drove It was caught, and the three were ahead. Upon entering, Lucas met the well-known engineer in Manila. Israel De Ferrer Hillarca RezoirHe held the phone to his ear. Lucas stared slightly at the familiar face of the man. But no matter how much he searched his brain, he did not know where the man was. Lucas just shrugged.

"Are you all right?" he heard Theo ask Azeria. His cousin was staring at the flower placed on his aunt's grave. There was someone before them.

"Huh? "It's okay," she said as she returned her gaze to the corridor. The man Lucas had met earlier was still there."I think I saw a familiar face," Azeria's language," he returned his gaze to the corridor. The man Lucas had met earlier was still there."I think I saw a familiar face," in Azeria's language. She looked at the hallway again. The man Lucas had met earlier was still there."I think I saw a familiar face," in Azeria's language.

Even Lucas is like that; like Azeria, the man is like family to him. "Maybe one of your ardent lovers." Lucas joked with Azeria.

Everyone is like family to him. So it's not that focused. Azeria shook her head at what Lucas said. After the cemetery, they decided to eat at the restaurant, which is near Lucas's condo. Azeria will spend the night with Lucas. "Uncle told me you want to work here in Manila, Azeria," Red started the conversation. Azeria nodded to Red. "You don't want to touch the hacienda?" "What did Grandpa say?" Red added.

"They know I have no interest in the hacienda; what I want is to work in an office." They always knew that was what Azeriy wanted.

"You have an office at the hacienda, huh?" "Which company do you intend to work for then?"

"The view I want is an office with work; I don't know where yet." "Because I don't have a well-known company here."

"What do you take me for?" "I'll take care of it; my friend just mentioned the other day that their boss is looking for a secretary!" Lucas said. I can still see Azeria's eyes shining at what he said.

“Really? If so, I can apply, but... did you ask the reason why the position is vacant? Theo and Red also looked at Lucas when Azeria asked him. "The boss is said to be grumpy, like a dragon. If you don't want to, I can ask my acquaintances." That's it. Lucas is said to be grumpy. But he still tried to suggest the company to Azeria since it was in good condition.

"Or you'll just manage Grandpa's company." Theo grinned at Azeria.

"I don't want to," she immediately answered Theo. "That's why I can't apply because, like Red and Lucas, I also want to try something else." Theo stared at him.

"Then my hope is gone!" the child complained.

"Why, are you tired of being the big boss?" Red teased.

"I'm not tired of being the big boss; I'm tired of being beaten up by my new secretary every day."

"New? "Where is your former secretary?” Lucas covered his mouth and sneered at Theo. "Don't say you're pregnant?!" Lucas exclaimed, pretending to be shocked.

"Did you?" Azeria sighed. But Theo immediately took the tissue that was on the table and threw it at Lucas.

"I'm not like that! "Stand by what you say!”

"Maybe it's just the new secretary!" Red laughed out loud.

"Knock on wood, Theo; it's not bad not to be sure!" Azeria exclaimed.

"Azeria!" Thaddeus complained. They stopped fiddling when the waiter came to them; he put down the menu, so Azeria took the menu. But they were surprised and confused when they saw Theo bowing down and saying that he was hiding something. "Because you were told that you should only bring one woman here at a time." Lucas laughed. Theo just hissed at him; he tried to peek, so Azeria followed where his eyes were.

"Nice," Azeria commented, so Theo looked at her. "But the guy beside him is familiar. I just don't know where I saw it." Azeria shook her head when she saw Theo's fist clenched; it looks like Theo doesn't need to knock on wood. When they get to Lucas's condo, Theo is still not in the mood, so they tease him.

"Get her pregnant now." Lucas.

"Tie him up so that no dog can get around him." Red was laughing.

"Stop it, you two; it's not like Theo wants that girl." "Am I right, cousin?” Azeria was also on board. "Of course! "I don't like an employee!” insisted Theo.

"Aren't you convincing yourself?" Theo immediately laughed at what Azeria said and gently pointed to himself. "Why do I deny Azeria? I don't have a feeling for her. I mean, she's not my type." "The girl is pretty, right, Lucas?" Lucas smirked at what Azeria wanted to happen.

"Of course! It's nice to visit the company once in a while. "Introduce yourself, Theo!"Lucas was all smiles. It is as if he has never seen Lucia, even though he interviewed her. Nothing; they just really wanted to anger and annoy Thaddeus out of nowhere. "What?!" Theo shouted and stood still, so they burst out laughing. Look at this one's own words and actions; they are already badass. "Chill, it's like you're going to kill yourself." "I will! "If you dare to step on my company!”

"Wow! You still have my company!” Lucas laughed. "When I was in high school, the company was just starting." "But I know he's stronger than others; his boss is another well-known engineer." They talk back to the company.

"Do I know him?" Red turned to Lucas.

"De Ferrer is the last name; I don't remember a De Ferrer getting top marks in the bar exam. But they say that one is well known, and I'm not even familiar with the last name if I've heard it from afar. But here in Manila, particularly here in San Juan, I don't remember anything. You Theo? "Familiar to you?” Theo held his chin, thinking.

"Hmm… I'm not sure. But I've heard that surname somewhere, and it seems Tanda also mentioned it once.

"You mean Uncle Theodore?" Azeria shouted, and Theo nodded to him. Lucas smirked at Azeria's shaking. It would be good if she reported Theo to their uncle. "Well, I'm going to talk to Papa first to find out what his opinion is, and then I'll make a decision." "But if I'm allowed, I might go there if that's the case.""Okay, update me then so I can tell my friend."

"Why don't you just stay here and say goodbye when you call, Aze?" Theo's suggestion that Azeria immediately accepted "I'm not going to do that, sir; I don't want the father to have a heart attack in no time."

"Maybe you won't be reprimanded; weren't you allowed not to touch the hacienda?" "I know Uncle Cessair will support you, Azeria."

"Still, it would be better if I said goodbye in person."

"Well, the decision is yours; if you are not permitted to work poorly at your so-called true office view, that is your decision."Then you don't have a choice but to take my position!” Theo woke up.

"Why would I take your position? I could be your employee."

“Bingo!” Lucas laughed, so Theo looked at him evilly. After leaving the restaurant, they went to Lucas's condo next. The two hung out at Lucas's condo for a few more hours. When Red said goodbye, Theo decided to go home. But because his dog, Android, is still on the pad Lucas also left, and Azeria was left behind. Azeria took that opportunity to tour Lucas's condo as well. He was in the mini-library when he heard a sound. Because Azeria's cell phone was in his pouch, he immediately returned to the living room.

When he looked at his phone, the call was not from his phone. Azeria looked for where the sound was coming from. The sound came from Lucas's room, so Azeria immediately entered his cousin's room. Maybe Lucas won't be angry if he answers the call; Azeria has another thing in mind that might be important. because it continues to sound. Caller ID only has a Z on it. So, what Azeria expected was a man calling, probably from work, so he called Lucas even at this hour. "Hello?" said Azeria, holding the phone close to her ear. But the other line was silent. Azeria immediately looked at the phone screen; the call was still ongoing.

"Hello? Ulric is not in the house—” Azeria frowned as the line went dead. It still blinks. "Did she just hang up on me?" Weird.” Azeria's shrugged. He shrugged and left Lucas's room. The doorbell of Lucas's condo rang just in time. No one said that his cousin was expecting a guest. When he opened it, Azeria's unfamiliar face appeared.

“H-Hello?”

“Oh! Sorry, I thought this was engineer Tacata’s house. Zinnia said with a frown. Yes, Zinnia is in front of Azeria. The two were equally surprised at each other.

“Oh, I'm Zinnia, um, her dog's doctor." "His dog was supposed to have a checkup last week, but it looks like he forgot again." Zinnia blinked

"Oh, he's not here." Zinnia smiled.

"It's okay. I'll go ahead then; I'll just call him."

"You can wait for him inside, miss; Ulric is on the way." Zinnia shook her head.

"No, it’s okay, miss." "Because I have to go through something else after this." Azeria looked at the mini bag she was carrying.

"You sure?"

"Hmm." In the end, Azeria did nothing. When she looked at the woman after the elevator closed, Zinnia leaned back. Biting the lip This is the first time she has seen another woman next to Lucas, and here at his condo. Zinnia did not know that the young man had a girlfriend. She was still surprised by the woman who answered her call earlier. Fearing that she had called the wrong number, she immediately ended the call.

But when she heard a voice from when she opened the door earlier, Why does Zinnia's heart feel like something is pinched? Zinnia shook her head. Trying to get rid of her strange feelings

"It's good that you're here. Someone called your phone earlier, and a woman came here earlier.

“Woman?” Lucas said with a frown.

"Yes, what's that name again?" Azeria scratched her head, trying to remember the name that had been given to her earlier. "Ah yes! "I remember now, Zinnia?”

"Zinnia? "You mean my dog doctor?" Azeria nodded.

"Yep, she said you forgot checkups last week."

“Shoot! "I forgot about it!” Lucas's eyes widened slightly. He had forgotten because he had been busy for a few weeks, and it was only this morning that he returned the Android to Theo's pad. So, he lost his mind about his checkups. Android is good for the eyes, but it is also different if there is also a consultation with a doctor.

"You're getting old, Leonardo." Azeria joked with Lucas. Lucas just shook his head and immediately went to his room and opened his cell phone. This is Zinnia's text. which he didn't read; it also had a text from last week. "Damn." He scratched his head. "I forgot to check her text." Lucas snorted.

Azeria's belongings are ready for tomorrow, as evidenced by the purse she was carrying. It was obvious that he was only meant to be a visitor, yet the three of them took him to the airport. The three are still insisting that he stay in Manila for a long time, but even if Azeria wants to, he can't, maybe after he says goodbye to his papa.

"If you come back early, Azeria, you'll call me, and you can't count on these two," Red said, pointing at Lucas and Theo at the same time. The two frowned. "Noted, Red, I will update you only when Papa agrees." Azeria turned to Lucas. Lucas nodded to Azeria.

"Even if you don't agree, I will talk to you and continue with your plan." Theo. "Which plan? "Make me the big boss or something?” he tsked. "You will work for the company if the company does not want you to join."

"Really, will you do that for me?" Azeria tempted Theo, but he also made him suffer, which made Azeria laugh in the end.

"Be careful on your way home!" They have been together for a long time, he said. Azeria nodded and smiled at them, hugging the three one by one. "You too, be careful when you go home." They heard about Azeria's flight, so they said goodbye to each other again. Lucas is already on his way to Zinnia's clinic. He just passed by Android for a while, then went straight to the clinic. Upon entering, he found the doctor laughing with a young man, whom Lucas had just seen. Lucas smiled to get the attention of the two. His dog barked next, so they got Zinnia's attention.

"All right, just come back later," he said to the young man in front of him.

"All right, doctor, ma'am." Lucas' cheeks darkened. DOC MA'AM? Why did the two call someone? Lucas had a chance to stare at the man's face. It winced, and I was even more handsome. What was in Lucas' mind was that he didn't know whether to be surprised or happy when the man passed by him. Android condemned it.

“Android!” Zinnia looked at her dog. "Bad boy." Zinnia added. No way, you're a good boy now, Android. You belong to me. Lucas immediately stroked his dog's head. Zinnia walked closer to Lucas and took Android in her arms. Its hands were slightly touching when Zinnia took over Android. Lucas follows Zinnia inside, where Android is about to be injected with anti-rabies.

"New client?" Lucas asked. Zinnia didn't even turn her back, and she didn't seem to hear anything. Lucas folded his arms and stared at Zinnia, as well as at his dog Android; the change in Zinnia's face was obvious. How about it? Its eyebrows meet. It looks like she’s upset about something. Lucas was also surprised; he was even smiling at the real thing earlier. So, why does she look pissed? Lucas wondered if he had done something wrong. Apart from the teasing that happened in Laguna, they also just met the girl again. So, nothing; Lucas doesn't know where Zinnia went on a bad trip!

"Zinnia."

"Doctor."

"Zenaida Illiana Perez." This time, he finally turned to look at her. "You're ignoring me."

"I'm busy." Zinnia answered sparingly. See? She hates him.

"You were busy then, but you still answered me," Lucas said.

"It was different then."

"Is it different now?" It was a fake laugh. Even laughing is still forced. Lucas came a little closer to it. "what's wrong? Is there a problem? "Or," he said quickly, bending down and whispering in her ear."you have?" Zinnia's hair rose when Lucas whispered in her ear. Zinnia couldn't help but poke Lucas.

“Nothing! I finished last week! Zinnia closed her eyes when she realized what he said. He could feel the heat building up on both of his cheeks. Lucas nodded and said, "Let's go."

"You're done, but you're being rude." Menstrual behavior."

"Leonardo!" Zinnia's cheeks turned red when she looked at Lucas.

"What?" Lucas laughed. "I'm just saying."

"You’re trying to piss me off!"

"I'm more pissed, doctor, what?" "Why do you seem angry with me?"

“Stop me with your drama, Lucas." Zinnia stuttered. Both of them were silent; Lucas just quietly observed what Zinnia was doing. He doesn't want it to hurt her more.

"Next time, answer my text." "It's like your dog can't get a checkup at the wrong time." Lucas nodded.

"Since you brought him today, you should also bring him on this day." Zinnia nodded again. "Then, if I can't contact you, you can contact my colleagues." This is Li's number:

“Why would I contact you?" Why? "Are you going out of town?”

"What's going out of town?" in case you just can't call my number or I'm not at the clinic. ”

“Why do you disappear?" "Where are you going?"

"In case I'm busy, right?" "Why are you so upset now?"

"Why are you acting weird now?"

“Tsk!”

“Oh, isn't it Android?" "Is the doctor rude?” The two looked at the dog at the same time. But even the dog does not want to interfere with the two. So, it just turned its back on them.

“I went to your condo, and someone opened the door.”

"That's Azeria." Zinnia looked at him badly.

"Am I asking her name?" Lucas smirked when Zinnia couldn't hide her annoyance with him. Lucas was right to suspect. So, it just turned its back on them. "When you forget again next week, I don't know anymore, Leonardo."

"I've just been busy this past week."

"Yes, I noticed that you are quite busy." Zinnia folded her arms.

"When I went to your condo, someone else also opened the door."

"That's Azeria." Zinnia looked at him badly.

"Am I asking her name?" Lucas smirked when Zinnia couldn't hide her annoyance with him. Lucas was right; she was upset.

"I'm just saying, doctor."

"Go away now," he said, motioning to the door. He is being pushed face-to-face. "Are you that rude when you're pregnant?"

"WHAT?" Lucas shrugged. "Nothing. I'm just curious if you're like that when you're pregnant."

"Leonardo! Whatever comes out of your mouth! "Are you angry with me?”

"Oh, you're still not mad at that situation?" Zinnia was about to hit Lucas on the arm. When Lucas grabbed Zinnia's hand and tried to pull her away, her eyes widened. So, in the end, their faces are just a few steps away.

"W-What are you doing, Leonardo?" Zinnia stuttered. He tried to avoid Lucas' eyes and faces. Lucas was undeniably happy with his stuttering. It means that it was also affected by his presence. "Why are you mad, hmm?"

"I'm not angry." Zinnia, on the other hand, shook her head slightly.

"Look me in the eye." "Tell me you're not mad at me, Zinnia." Lucas spoke softly. Zinnia wants to assure Lucas that she is not angry. He bravely looked Lucas in the eye, ignoring how close their faces were. And his beating heart was also ignored.

“I. AM. NOT. MAD, Lucas.” Lucas burst out laughing. And the words were stressed, so how could he believe that he wasn't angry anymore? "You're angry." Lucas teased. Zinnia tries to break free, but Lucas won't let her.

"What the hell, Lucas?"

"Why are you angry?"

"I'm not mad!"

"You're angry. "Are you mad?" Lucas insisted like a child. Zinnia sighed and lightly kicked Lucas in the leg. Lucas flinched, but his grip on Zinnia's waist was still tight. His grip was just right; Zinnia would not be hurt at any point.

He wouldn't dare hurt her. "Why do you want to know why I'm mad?" there. He finally admitted that he was angry.

"I don't want to see you angry, especially if I'm the reason." Zinnia was slightly surprised.

"I'm jealous, okay!"

"I guess so too." Zinnia's eyes widened at Lucas. before Lucas was kicked in the leg again. He immediately picked up Zinnia and placed her on the table. Zinnia was shocked and hit Lucas on the arm.

"What the hell, Lucas?" Lucas immediately brought his face closer to Zinnia, who slightly backed away. Lucas locks her in that position... when he finally kisses her. Zinnia's eyes widened, but Lucas continued to kiss her. He kissed her. Zinnia did a few cheap things in her brain. Lucas brought her even closer to his body, and she even felt him down there! He had been gently kissing her earlier... but the rhythm has abruptly changed.

Lucas kissing her aggressively... and yet passionately.“L-Leonardo.” Zinnia moaned between her lips. He finally hugged his neck, and he also completely accepted and returned Lucas's kiss to him. His hands went to her shirt. But suddenly, someone gasps—and it's not Zinnia or Lucas either. Lucas' shoulders went up.

Damn, it was cheap. His eyebrows furrowed as he looked at the door. The winner stood there, jaw dropping and eyes wide. Lucas' attention returned to Zinnia when she buried her face in his neck.

“I didn't see anything!" Promise! Just keep it up! "Next time I'm going to ask the doctor to do a check-up!” In a daze, the winner sped away. They are still walking out of the clinic. Zinnia punched him in the back. Biting his neck gently, Lucas laughed. "Shame on the man, Lucas!" "How can I deal with that?!”

"What?" Lucas laughed. "He didn't see anything." Zinnia immediately looked up and glared at Lucas.

"You believed it! And why did you even kiss me here?

"Hmm, where do you want to go, doctor?" Lucas said this mischievously.

"I hate you!"

"You do?"

"You’re making fun of me!"

"Sure, baby," Lucas grinned. Zinnia covered her face. Lucas immediately removed his hands, covering Zinnia's face. "Don't ignore me again, or else."

"Or else, what?" Zinnia challenged Lucas. Lucas fixed the hair covering Zinnia's eyes.

"I will punish you hard, hmm. Are we clear?” He whispers.