——Wait a minute...!——
Three years had passed since the last time he stepped in this country.
Mark could still remember the last time he was on this country. It was a sad yet joyful day in his life.
He missed his country. The surroundings, ambiance, the food.
He miss his home.
Which happens to be a person named Vee.
Mark frowned when Vee popped in his head.
He wanna curse that idiot for not contacting him for three years, but he couldn't.
He left three years ago. And for three years, he heard nothing from that guy.
No calls. Not even a single message.
Mark reminded himself to strangle that guy to death once he saw him.
"Mr. Masa?"
Mark looked at the guy who approached him.
"Your parents sent me to take you home."
He just nodded at the driver his parents sent. His parents couldn't make it because of some unknown reasons. His father didn't actually gave him a specific reason, but he didn't bother ask him about it.
"Let me help you, Sir. The car's over there."
He just nodded, and let the driver took his things away.
Only his parents knew about his arrival. Well, maybe their housemaids too.
Within that three years, his relationship with his parents became better. Them, being supportive, surprised him to the core, that he once thought his parents were kidnapped by some aliens and were replaced by the parents in front of him now.
It sounded so mean, but what could he do? They weren't that supportive before. It's not like he's complaining though. It's just too surprising.
He asked himself: What food did his parents ate for them to be like that?
In the middle of his trip, he decided to call his parents to prevent himself from dozing off.
"Hey, honey..."
Mark just smile at his mother's image on his IPad's screen.
"How's your flight?" he heard his Dad asked.
"A bit tiring. But I'm fine."
"That's good. So...why didn't you bring a girlfriend with you?"
Mark frowned as his father's question, "Couldn't see anyone fit for my standards," he simply answered.
That wasn't really a lie though.
He couldn't see anyone because he's not even looking for one.
Plus, no one could fit his only standard: Vee.
Vee became his standard. Not his attitude, not his handsomeness, not his intelligence, but he himself.
In short, if you're not Vee, then you're not qualified, get lost.
"I knew you would say that."
He forehead creased, "And what do you mean by that?"
"My friend's child is the same age as you. And you know...I like this person's attitude. So...I want you to meet that person soon."
"Okay...wait...what?!" Mark eyes widened in shock as realization hit him like a punch. "W-what do you mean by that?"
"What your father meant is...he's setting you up with someone."
His jaw dropped. It took him a moment before he could open his mouth again.
"Why didn't you informed me about your plan?!" Mark gritted his teeth.
He thought his parents will stop bothering his life anymore. Since they've change already. But here they are, setting him up with someone he hadn't met.
He knew his parents wanted to have grandchildren, but they're also aware of his preference. Unfortunately, they wouldn't give up without a fight. They pushed him to try dating girls. They've done it a couple of times before, he should've expected it to happen again.
"Trust me. This person is somehow, a good child. A bit stubborn, as what that child's father said, but that person's actually a good person. Warm-hearted, smart, and kind. I'm sure you'll love that person," his father smiled.
This is the first time his father smiled like that. He'd never seen that before. Whoever this person is, his father surely likes her.
But it's his father, not him.
He remained silent, despite the urge to complain, he didn't had the courage to. He tried to avoid being seen on the camera for he was fighting back tears.
"We're here," the driver informed him.
He went outside the car. His brows furrowed, seeing the unfamiliar house in front of him.
"Whose house is this?" he asked the driver, but he heard no reply
My parents didn't——
Wait a minute...!
His eyes widened in realization.
"By soon..you mean..."
"Yes, honey..."
"That person's inside, waiting for you."
"Now?!"
He gritted his teeth then clenched his fist.
"Go now, Masa. Don't let that person wait," his dad said.
"Your dad is right, honey. That person already suffered too much," his mom said meaningfully.
When he heard that, he felt like he didn't have a choice but to follow. He wanted to know in what way that person suffered but he didn't want to give his parents the idea that maybe...he's interested in her. No way!
While Mark was entering the house, he couldn't stop himself from shaking. He just wanna get away from here and find that idiot who told him he'll wait for him.
He never agreed to this, but before he could speak, his father ended the call. His driver pushed him to enter the house.
While walking towards the door, he can't help but think about Vee. What will he do if Vee found out about this? Will Vee hate him because of this?
Or maybe he wouldn't care? Maybe he stopped waiting. Maybe only Mark held on that promise.
He took a deep breath when he felt a pinch on his chest. He's trying to prevent himself from crying.
He stopped for a moment when a plan popped up. A very mean plan.
His shaking hand didn't bother knock the door when he realized that it was open so he entered without warning.
He planned of embarrassing himself and be mean. Maybe he shouldn't treat whoever's waiting nicely so the latter will break this deal off.
A mean plan, but it's for him, so why not?
"Yes, Mom~"
He stopped at his tracks when he was already on the living room, his shoes were glued on the floor.
"Yes, Mom. Your baby's fine. You don't have to worry. Please enjoy your trip with Dad. Bye~"
The other blew air kisses before hanging up. The person yawned before turning his head on the living room. His eyes widened when he saw Mark looking at him.
"M-Mark?"
Mark stood still, gaze locked at Vee.
Yes, Vee.
His Vee is f*cking standing in front of him, yawning.
He was confused with what's happening but who the hell care?
He's on the verge of crying awhile ago while Vee is just standing in front of him, yawning.
He couldn't help but gritted his teeth.
"W-when did you arrive? H-how...?"
When Mark recovered, he called Vee's name furiously before he charge towards him.
"Vivis!!"