Bitter & Sweet
The Part 59

According to Chloe, David's teasing might just trigger Matthew's anger.

To be honest, Chloe felt quite anxious just in case Matthew would scold David back then.

But, unexpectedly, Matthew just laughed in response to the words from David, then held Chloe's hand, grasped it tightly, saying,

"Maybe I hit you, but your head hurts. Right, right?!"

Chloe did not understand what Matthew meant, but immediately the look on the faces of Matteo and David who at first seemed more relaxed, then changed drastically.

The expression of surprise, annoyance, wonder, or whatever is implied from the faces of Matteo and David today, Chloe could not confirm it.

Not yet Chloe thought anything, Matthew again laughed and even to the point, until all the attention was on him.

"What's wrong with you?" matteo asked who looked annoyed to Matthew.

Although it seemed difficult to stop laughing, Matthew looked at Matteo as well as David, then said,

"How does it feel? ... Are you both okay?"

Later, Chloe sees Matthew as if he is signaling Matteo and David.

Chloe had no idea what Matthew was hinting at, but Matthew suddenly said,

"Chelle! ... Can you wait there for a minute?"

Matthew pointed to the front porch of his parents' house, and continued to say,

"There's something I want to talk about with both of them ... It won't be long. I'll call you later!"

Chloe nodded. "Good, Sir!"

Without needing Matthew to repeat his direction, Chloe immediately stood up and walked towards the terrace that Matthew had pointed to earlier.

From the front porch of Matthew's parents' house, Chloe can still see the movements of Matthew, Matteo, and David.

However, Chloe could not listen to the conversation between the three men.

So, Chloe had no idea what Matthew, Matteo and David were talking about in the park.

After a while, Matthew chatted with Matteo and David, Chloe's boss was then seen laughing out loud, and even heard coughing to his satisfaction he laughed.

The unusual sight, of course, is very surprising and attracts the attention of Chloe who sees it from a distance.

Because considering all this time, Matthew has never been seen acting that familiar with anyone, be it with Matteo let alone David who is usually always hostile by Matthew.

If Matthew can change the attitude that he has been showing, and continue his familiarity as it is now, then for the next, the relationship between Chloe's boss and Matteo and David will be better.

Matthew who could act casual, and as if enjoying his conversation with Matteo and David, felt quite pleasant to be seen lingering by Chloe.

However, it was as if Matthew realized that Chloe was looking at him, so Matthew then looked towards Chloe, until Chloe's eyes clashed with him.

And for some reason, Matthew who then smiled while still looking at it, could make Chloe feel that her chest was pounding suddenly.

In fact, Chloe could feel very nervous, just because Matthew was looking at her while still smiling.

Chloe had to go the extra mile just to calm herself down, so that no one would know what Chloe was feeling right now.

Moreover, Matthew looks to have waved his hand, signaling that he called Chloe to return to the park.

And in the meantime, Chloe finally realized something she had never thought of in the past.

Chloe could even understand, what was the reason, until she kissed Matteo last night.

Spontaneously, Chloe spoke to herself, saying,

"Please, God! ... Don't let me fall in love with him! ... Matthew is out of my reach ... There's no way I can expect his love for me."

While walking slowly to the park where Matthew, Matteo and David were sitting, Chloe caught her breath.

So, when she approached Matthew, Chloe could already feel calmer, and it felt, no one would suspect what Chloe had thought.

Matthew then held Chloe's hand, and slightly pulled it, until Chloe, who had been standing, took a seat next to Matthew.

"Chelle! ... You haven't answered my question which is also a question for Matteo and David."

"Ugh? ... What question, sir?" chloe asked, confused.

Turning to the side, perhaps so that he could make eye contact with Chloe, Matthew then said,

"Is there someone you like?"

Matthew who asked that, only made Chloe recall her nervousness earlier.

To the extent that, Chloe could barely look Matthew in the eye, and had to turn her gaze the other way.

Why would Matthew ask that?

Matthew and Matteo and David shouldn't have to wait until they get Chloe's answer.

However, Chloe suspects that Matthew brought it up just so they had discussion material there.

So, so that she does not get carried away if she has to think about the answer to the question with a long time, then Chloe immediately answered him carelessly.

"There's not yet."

"Hmmm...." Matthew muttered while nodding his head. "What kind of person might interest you?"

"Don't just answer!" matthew continued hurriedly, as if he could read Chloe's mind there.

For a moment, Chloe fell silent while thinking.

Because if Matthew's bad temper disappears, then of course Chloe admires Matthew, and hopes that he can get a lover like his boss.

"Come, Chloe! ... Everyone is waiting for your answer" Matthew said, staring fixedly at Chloe.

"Hm ... I like someone I think is competent. Dare to take responsibility for whatever he does, or whatever he says....

... I want him to be nice and sweet to me every time I am with him. And at certain times when needed, he can still be kind to others, too" Chloe replied.

After Chloe said that, Matthew, Matteo and David then looked at each other, with flat faces, as if each of them were thinking of something.

"The male criteria you want are not specific" Matteo chirped, staring at Chloe. "What about his face, physical form or financial ability?"

Chloe smiled, then said,

"I wouldn't be a hypocrite. If only I could find him, of course I wish that the man had a handsome face, and had a good body shape. But it's not a necessity."

As she spoke, Chloe looked at Matthew, Matteo and David in turn, watching the reaction shown on the faces of each of the three men.

"As for his finances ... I don't take that as a yardstick. Because in my opinion, if he is someone as competent as I said earlier, ...

... then he can definitely work well, and earn an income that suits his efforts," Chloe continued, explaining what was on his mind.

For a while, they all stayed silent, staring, until David broke the silence, saying, ''David,

"Chelle! ... Among us, what could possibly be an example, how would the man you want to be your lover be?"

"What kind of question is that?!" matthew said, looking annoyed, ketus chimed in David's words, before Chloe could think of an answer to David's question.

"If you don't want to hear it, then you can cover your ears" David told Matthew, putting on the look of a fool. "Because of course, if you don't fit—"

Before David could finish his words, Chloe interrupted him immediately, saying,

"Can we stop this conversation?"

Chloe deliberately did so, seeing that Matthew and David seemed to be back in a fight, just because the actual discussion was not important.

"I'm sorry, Sir ... But maybe we can just talk about something else" Chloe continued.

"Hm ... I'm sorry, Chloe ... Not that I want to force. But precisely because we have nothing to talk about, that's why until I continue this discussion-this alone, rather than we just fall silent."

David's words sounded as if he wanted to defend himself, while marking with his eye movements.

David seemed to be telling Chloe, that with Matthew there, so he did not know what to raise what could be the subject of their conversation.

Chloe Manggut-mangut understand, that maybe more or less the same reason than David with Matthew.

According to Chloe, maybe the two men consider that the discussion is not important, it is the most neutral discussion that will not offend anyone.

"Hm ... I actually have no right to make judgments. But in my honest opinion, the three of you have their advantages. So, there is no need to hesitate....

... Moreover, to the point of needing to think about equating my perception with those of other women, who would most likely be much different."

Again, Chloe spoke while looking at Matthew, Matteo and David alternately, to see their reactions, before Chloe developed her smile and continued to say,

"I'm sure that the three of you can definitely, to make the women that each of you likes, fall in love with you later."

At once, Chloe's attention then turned to Matthew who suddenly laughed out loud.

And for a while later, Matthew was still laughing, saying,

"You heard it yourself. Right I said, didn't I?"

Meanwhile, David and Matteo, actually looked to furrow their brows deeply while staring at Chloe, and only occasionally looked to glance at Matthew.

Chloe, confused by what was going on, finally couldn't hide her curiosity, until Chloe finally asked Matthew.

"What are you talking about, sir?"

Matthew then seemed to catch his breath, so he could stop laughing.

Then, with a wide-flowing smile on his face, Matthew then said,

"They didn't believe what I said, if they had to go the extra mile to make the woman they like, fall in love with them....

... And in the end, you also justify it ... Although it's hard to believe, but inevitably, they have to agree with me."

Chloe nodded her head, then looked at Matteo and David, saying,

"I'm sorry that can't be of much help, because I also don't know very well those women that you both like—"

"Pffit...!" Matthew laughed stifledly.

Inevitably, Chloe stopped her words, as Matthew's voice beside her, quite disturbing her attention.

And meanwhile, Matteo and David are looking disappointed, making Chloe feel the need to encourage the two men.

"No need to be discouraged...! Rest assured, that you both can do it ... Fighting!" chloe said with a smile.

In a moment, Matthew laughed again.

Matthew's attitude, showing as if Matthew felt that the difficulties of Matteo and David, who had not been able to get their love, was a very funny thing.

Thus, Matthew mocked the disappointment felt by Matteo and David, laughing to the satisfaction.

In fact, Chloe felt quite upset by Matthew's seemingly heartless reaction, and couldn't feel sorry for his sister and cousin.

But at the same time, a bit of pleasure also seeped in Chloe's heart, because it saw Matthew who could laugh freely, as if the man had no more burden.

"Let's just go home!" matthew said, who seemed to have been able to breathe well. "I'd probably suffocate from laughing too much, if we stay here any longer."