Chapter 18: Chapter 18

Barbara, go on and answer your sister, didn't you tell him?

Grandpa, I did but he is...

Too busy to even honor your precious grandpa invitation. Barbara closed her eyes, Claudia is fueling the situation. Just maybe, he is a punk that is...

Claudia keep quiet, stop talking

Really? You dating a boy who is disrespecting your family, first of all, he came to the ball but didn't appear before your family.

Did he attend the ball? Calvin asked, Barbara clenched her fist. Give me the bloody answer.

I am sorry dad, he was late and I didn't...

You didn't think dad could see him but he could kiss you without your dad permission.

Claudia, you should stop it, I think, your sister is still studying his behavior before bringing him home. That was Hazel voice, although she doesn't like Barbara, helping her on this will also be for Claudia benefits.

Is that true Barbara? Calvin asked.

Dad, you shouldn't believe what... Her phone ring that minutes, she looks at it, then at her father.

Who is that?

My boyfriend, I will just take this, please excuse me. Calvin wave her hand for her, she answer the call while walking out of the dinning. You punk, where thou fuck are you?

Can you stop been disrespectful? I am outside, should I...

No, just wait there, I need to see you first. She hurry towards the door.

Barbara!

Dad, please I will be back shortly. Not a word came from anyone to her, they just watch her disappear through the door, Dante was standing outside the villa, he rest his head on his car, Barbara walked closer to him.

Li Jun! He turn, making the light reflect on his face, his look will make every girl fall hopelessly in love with him at first sight. Why are you late?

Sorry, I didn't get the message on time and I didn't see your call.

His last meeting just ended, that was when he saw the message, he was supposed to have another but he had to cancel; one thing in him, always want him to fulfill her wish, even after saying that the ball was the last but here he is right at the Calvin's villa, not sure if someone will recognize him but he just want to appear for her.

I know you did but you still want to show up late, you fond of it.

You should be grateful sometimes. Dante has a stressful day, he cancelled his last meeting that was supposed to be with Scarlett for this ingrate of a girl.

Grateful? I pay for it, so I am under no obligation to do that.

The deal is off then. Dante turn around, Barbara hurry to him, pulling him by the hand.

Fine, I am not going to nag you again. Dante look at her then behind her. Sorry, I am just frustrated, there is Claudia, who just can't stop tormenting me and that naughty boyfriend of hers, who keeps showing up everywhere like he is a demon.

Dante pulled her into a hug, just maybe she need that, then again, he is sniffing her, that smell from her hair is one thing that drive him crazy, his family deals with perfume but they haven't produces anything that smell so nice like the one she wears, he wonder which product she is using.

Stop sniffing me like a dog. He pulled from her very fast.

Sorry, let's go in before the dinner get exhausted.

Sure! Shall we? Dante nodded, he walked behind Barbara, as she pulled the door, she whispered.

Did you spend all the money you get from the agency on clothing? Dante titter, making Barbara to look at him, she had said that, more of a whisper, not expecting him to hear but he did hear, Barbara hit his chest for him to stop laughing that act didn't go unnoticed to Claudia.

Punk! Claudia whisper but no one heard, their attention is carried away with Barbara and Dante's action.

Hey two lovebirds, you should come over here. Calvin urges them, Barbara dragged him making them stand before the Calvin's, he pinned his lips together, moving his eyes, ready to deny if anyone recognize him.

Hey princess, introduce the young man to us.

Oh sorry sir! His name is Li Jun, my boyfriend.

Li Jun? Derrick take the name, causing Dante to look at him, Derrick was ready to tell everyone that, this boy here is fake and that Barbara got him from one of those agency for rented boyfriend but his words are stock in his throat because the man standing in front of him, is a big shot, not just some hooligan.

Yes! Do you have a problem with my name?

Nope! He shakes his head very fast, Calvin beckoned him to sit, before he takes his chairs he pulled for Barbara, that act of been a gentleman is what Derrick doesn't possess

Thank!

You welcome! He said taking his seat as well.

Hm! Let's eat, you and your love are fond of coming late to the dinning, now you are going to make everyone have a cold dinner. Calvin added.

My bad! He place his two hands together. I promise not to repeat this act again.

Let's take you for your words. Calvin said, Grandpa Jarius eyes didn't leave Dante, he is an old man that has been in business for years, he practically knows everyone in the business world and Dante is not an exception.

Hazel grabbed the plate and start placing food on Dante's plate, Hazel Calvin serving someone that must be a dream, Calvin too is surprise.

Hazel doesn't serve anyone, she loves been serve, now she is serving Dante leaving Derrick like a beggar, struggling to serve himself, Dante just understand that, Hazel must have recognized, he stand very fast and grab the dish.

Don't worry ma, let me do the honor. Hazel smiled then sit, Claudia look at her with hatred but she doesn't care.

"Here, eat this" Dante pushed his plate to her, she look at him, if her eyes were dagger, she would had shot a thousand at him with it.

What thou heck are you doing? She whisper, he pushed his lips towards her ear.

Playing your admirable boyfriend, isn't that what you want? Barbara hit his leg under the chair.

Ouch! He yelled making Barbara stand very fast, to hold him.

Are you alright? He wink at her making her sit very fast not after she hit him again.

Jerk!

She said in a whisper yet again he heard her.

If you keep calling me that, your family will think I am one.

Whatever! She said that loud, making everyone turn to her. Oops! She closed her mouth.

Silly girl! Calvin said, Derrick is not comfortable with the way Dante and Barbara are playing like two lovebirds, Claudia pulled his lips and kiss him in front of the family.

Young man, where did you meet my granddaughter?

Where did we meet? Dante repeat the question then turn his gaze to Barbara. Barbara is good at telling stories, I bet she should. Barbara gasped for air then look at Dante, she just can't believe that Dante will put her on the edge. Go on Chia-Ling.

Chia-Ling! Everyone at the table echoed, Barbara closed her eyes, now they are going to find out the truth.

Why? Dante asked like he have no idea about what is going on.

Young lady, can you explain what is going on?

It obvious that she get this man here, give him a nice wear so has to swindle the family, probably get it from those Ad for rented boyfriend.

Of cause, that is where she got me. Barbara look at Dante, whose face is paste with a nice smile, even when he could see she is mad at him, she feels like throwing a punch across his face. Dante is bended on making her life a living hell.

Haha! She laughed sarcastically. I know that, she is very cunning, you really are shameless, you stoop so low, as to rent a boyfriend and for what, to show that you are better than me? You really got a good taste, you went and picked a very handsome one, to make Derrick jealous, you should deal with your broken...

Claudia! Hazel called, stopping her from saying the last words.

What is it mother? This daughter of yours, is very shameless.,

Claudia shut up, fine, I lie, I am sorry for everything. Barbara finally said, Dante smirked.

Barbara, you lied? Barbara look at Dante, this boy must be a wizard send to torment her, he knows her name all this while then while did he call her Chia-Ling? What are you sorry for? That I prefer Chia-Ling to Barbara? That I choose the former to the latter. That I told them I walked for a boyfriend agency when I don't.

You don't work in that? Claudia asked him, he shrugged his shoulder. Then where did you meet her? Claudia asked again, she really wants Barbara to get humiliated.