Broken Strings novel Chapter 7

MELISSA QUIZON

"Aunt Linda, you look more appealing than the last time we met." An elderly woman turned around, and a wide smile flashed on her face when she saw him. Wright greeted her warmly as we entered the expensive boutique.

After my last subject, he immediately brought me here. He told me to find a dress that fits an unknown event.

"My goodness, sweetheart! You know how to run that mouth of yours. Just like my brother." She said as he hugged him.

He laughed and kissed her forehead. "I learned from the best."

"Happy birthday, my dearest nephew."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Today is Wright's birthday, he's twenty-one, and it's also 5th monthsary today. There will be a fancy celebration at La Mansion De Agoncillo. All rich businessmen and their relatives are invited. I can't help but feel nervous and anxious because he will finally introduce me to his parents. I hope they are kind to people like me.

I hope they don't think that I'm after Wright's money. I do love him. So much that it hurts.

I also know that he will receive many expensive gifts, so I thought of a gift that he will appreciate.

Myself. Yes, I decided to stay for the night, and I hope everything went well. I also informed Granny that I won't go home tonight and lied to her about doing overnight school works.

I trust Wright and I know he loves me.

He will never waste something important to me. I love Wright so much; I will give him everything I can provide.

A hand caressing my shoulder, and that brought me back to reality. I didn't notice that I lost myself in deep thought.

"By the way, Auntie, this is Melissa, my girlfriend."

I smiled sweetly. "Good afternoon."

Her aunt's eyes widened. "G-Girlfriend?! B-Bu- Does your mother know about this?"

"I'm... I'm sorry. I have no intention to offend you. Believe me, ma'am. I just want to pay for the dress and I want you to understand that people like me don't often go to an expensive place like this."

"People like you?" She stared at me, puzzled. "Let me guess, you think that I hate you or brand you as a gold digger."

I nodded. "I can't help but think that way, ma'am. I have nothing and Wright has everything. Naturally, people will think that I'm after his money."

"That's true." She agreed. "Both of his parents are business tycoons. Millionaires. And Wright is their only child."

"I... I understand, ma'am. That's why I have to prove that I'm not after his-"

"Sweetheart, my dearest, save the explanation for tonight. I am nothing but his aunt." She stood up in front of me and smiled gently. "I understand you, young lady. Just for the record, we do not look down on anyone. My husband is from a family with no wealth- an only good education. And do you want to know where it leads him?"

"Y-Yes."

"Success. The man who owns a small eatery, now owns five Michelin restaurants, 2 big grocery stores, and a good heart." My heart melts because of her voice. I was wrong, this woman did not judge my social status. "Happiness is in here, Melissa." She placed her hand on top of my chest. "Everything in this world will depreciate and can be replaced. The only thing I can say to you- be yourself and all the best will follow."