
"Alan, how about we go out?"
"HUH?" squealing everyone at the dinner table without exception, now all eyes are on Melissa who actually showed her sweetest smile.
"You crazy, Mel?" hiss Ghiea half whispered.
"I'm healthy" Melissa said "Why, Alan? Want to date or get engaged? But don't get married just yet." said Melissa who made Alan gawk.
"But why? Wouldn't you be better single for life than dating me?" ask Alan then.
"Yes, but you seem to have misunderstood women. So how about we go out? I'm not interested in your money and during the courtship I won't ask for your dime except for the right thing"
"No, that's weird" Alan refused.
"Oh, come on, Alan. We can date, fiance, get to know each other..."
"You want to ask me out just to prove that not all women are materialists?" alan asked and stared in full search at the woman sitting before him.
"Yupz, she's just realistic and we need a lot"
"Keep that I can meet all your needs, will you sleep with me as a thank you"
"Only prostitutes are paid after sleeping with a man, Alan. And as a thank you to me, most I'll hug you and kiss you. When it comes to bed, it's different. A couple does need a bed scene, it's a right and an obligation. And also as a form of relationship harmony, courtship should have no bed scenes"
"Your theory is too much, Sugar. I don't get it"
"Then, let's date for a month"
Ghiea and the others listened to the two men's mouths and tried to digest what Melissa meant. Because taking Alan out on a date is like throwing yourself in the mouth of a crocodile.
"Don't want to, Alan" said Xavier arrived and now all eyes were on him including Alan "Don't let Melissa have any hidden intentions" he continued.
"Honey, don't you dare accuse my best friend yes" exclaimed Ghiea annoyed.
"Come on, Alan. Don't don't you be afraid of falling in love with me keep I'll dredge your money huh?" melissa asked like a mocker.
"Okey, we're dating" Alan replied which made Melissa smile slanted and looked at Alan with a very different gaze.
.........
The next day, Xavier went to the office as usual and while he was busy in his room. Jamie comes to express his wishes even though Jamie is actually afraid of Xavier, but for the sake of his love for Clara, Jamie ventured to meet Xavier.
"What's up, Jamie?" xavier asked with a cold look at Jamie.
"Emm, this, sir. I want to talk about something, I mean, I want to ask for something" said Jamie doubtful who of course made Xavier's forehead immediately wrinkled in.
"What?" ask her later.
"Sir, here... Can Clara be released from prison? I pity to see it, sir" Jamie said, Xavier squinted at the man in front of him before he finally rang.
"Why should I release him? He did the kidnapping and planned the murder, it's a severe punishment"
"I know, but now Madame Ghiea is safe. It's safe, and all the treasures Mr. Xavier has mastered. So I beg you, please release Clara. I promise I'll take care of her and won't let her bother your family again, sir" Jamie asked so heartily and tried to convince Xavier. But of course Xavier can not immediately answer him because Clara is like a snake, can not be taken out of his nest or he can peck at others.
"So you went to see her? Didn't I order you not to see her?"
"I'm sorry, sir. After all, I really miss Clara" Jamie's great-grandson who of course makes Xavier laugh.
.........
Meanwhile, Melissa and Diana are working as usual and both focus on what they are doing until the ringing of Melissa's phone shocks her.
"Hello.." said Melissa after answering the call from her new boyfriend.
"Hi, Sugar. Since we're already dating, we'll have lunch together. At the Adiva hotel, which is close to your office"