Skylar And The Lecturer
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"I know how Skylar felt at that time, Papa. therefore since the first time I met Skylar I had intended to make Skylar happy even though I had to give up everything I had," reply Teon seriously.

Papa Lucas looked at Teon with a faint smile. "an answer that Papa hoped for but please take responsibility for what you said."

Teon nodded with affirmation. "of course. Papa's gonna get the responsibility he wants for Skylar."

Papa Lucas was relieved that no matter how many times he tested Teon the man could always give a satisfactory answer.

"Teon Tirdianata, congratulations you escaped being the ideal son-in-law."

"Thank you" Teon said with a full smile. "then I'll bring some chocolate milk to Skylar."

Teon passed towards the living room with a glass of warm chocolate milk in his hand. Skylar was clearly astonished, how could Teon carry a glass filled with hot drinks without such a pedestal?

"This is for you" said Skylar Teon as he placed the glass on the table.

"Isn't it hot to hold the glass like that?" Skylar immediately voiced his curiosity.

Teon chuckles, shakes his head later. "no dear, I used to teach you a special technique to bring hot glasses to me."

Skylar shook his head in disbelief. "there-is nothing. I'm sure dad is a warm and humorous father figure for his family."

Papa Lucas came out of the kitchen with a tray of two glasses of warm drink in his hand.

"Papa believes Teon inherited eighty percent of his father's characteristics."

Teon nodded in agreement. "many people say so."

Papa Lucas drops his glass tray on the table. "then try Papa's warm milk chocolate. This will make you remember your childhood."

Teon picks up a glass of warm chocolate milk on the table after getting approval from Skylar. The nutrient-packed drink was seen still emitting a thin, transparent smoke that was still hot, making Teon blow it carefully.

After feeling cold enough, Teon began to gulp the warm chocolate milk a little enjoy every drop of the delicious taste of the drink.

"How does it feel?" kulik Skylar after seeing the change of facial water from Teon.

"Now I understand why Skylar wants to go home quickly just for a glass of Papa's chocolate milk" Teon said, "there is so much genuine affection in every drop."

Skylar's white cheeks meet. "that's how."

"As you know, Teon, Skylar has a prestige that is too high even higher than his own body" Papa Lucas sneered.

The three then laughed together, enjoying the moment before the hassle of preparing for Teon and Skylar's wedding which will be held soon.

Soon, after Teon and Skylar recover they will immediately prepare many things to welcome the happy day they have been waiting for.

...****...

"So what about the concept of guarantee ordered by my child? can you make it happen?" ask Papa Lucas over the phone to a vendor who was ordered by Skylar two weeks ago.

Skylar and Teon have been saying for a long time that they want to use the international concept at their wedding reception, the rest they let Papa Lucas and Mommy help make their dream wedding happen with a note asking for the approval of the two brides first. That way Papa Lucas obviously wants his son to have a magnificent wedding considering Teon and Skylar's wedding should be an unforgettable moment.

"Yes, thank you, it's a pleasure to do business with you."

That is the image of Papa Lucas in the eyes of other business people, doing business casually but providing opportunities that benefit both parties. No wonder he has many business colleagues both from within the country and abroad.

Papa Lucas looked around his office, leaning his back that began to ache because it had been almost a day sitting in the room nuanced monochrome.

Albert appeared to enter the office with a pile of plastic maps in both hands, almost covering the view of the man.

"Sir, this is a list of companies that filed for cooperation this month" Albert said, lowering a pile of plastic maps he brought to Papa Lucas' desk.

"How can this be so much?"

Albert sighed unsettled. "what can be done, sir, too many companies are in crisis because soaring fuel prices are causing high production costs and falling market demand."

"I heard so too" Papa Lucas nodded. "then what about Hamsworth Energy?"

Papa Lucas recalls Skylar's story about a company owned by Liam's parents on the brink of bankruptcy. Yes, at least Papa Lucas wanted to give a little help to his son's best friend since childhood.

"Hamsworth Energy? they fell even more than the companies that submitted this proposal, sir," Albert replied, as he arranged the pile of plastic maps according to the category of the company.

"Call Mr. Hamsworth in thirty minutes.Tell him to meet me at my house" Papa Lucas said with his fingers tied to each other, looking at Albert straight.

"Yes? You want to work with a company that can't even afford to pay for their cleaning service anymore?" ask Albert to make sure.

Papa Lucas got up from his seat, looked out the window. "how could I let the family that made my son feel so lonely and lacking in affection just fall?"

"For me, Mr. Hamsworth and his family are not just business colleagues but like family" added Papa Lucas, recalling the kindness of the British-born man and his son and wife to Skylar since childhood.

Albert nodded obediently. "make it if that's what you want. I'll call Mr. Hamsworth immediately upon your request."

"Then eat first, Albert, don't worry your mother again."

Albert smiled shyly, yes he did have a mother who was very chatty especially considering the health condition that had declined some time ago.

"Thank you, Mr. Lucas. You are a very understanding boss."

Papa Lucas smiled even though he knew Albert could not see that super-thin smile.

"let's just say my son Skylar didn't choose to marry a young lecturer - of course I'd betroth him to you."

Albert chuckled, "where he might want to marry me, Mr. Lucas."

Papa Lucas turned to face Albert who was still busy compiling his pile of plastic maps.

"by the way, your very European face is really interesting.even many of my business colleagues who are still single ask for your phone number."

Albert smiled meaningfully. "if I could do it, yes, make Miss Wong interested in me obviously I would love her wholeheartedly. but I'm sure Miss Wong's very rich young lecturer's choice can make her happy."

Papa Lucas sighed, "i hope so too, that nothing matters more than the happiness of my only child."