The Fake Dating Game's
Undercover Goes

DECLANS

"Mommy...Daddy's?! You two look nice. Where are you going?" both of my parents are compact to wear formal clothes like attending an event.

Mommy who looks dazzling with her mint apron dress, and Daddy who is so dashing wear a tuxedo suit plus a bow tie perfectly coiled around her neck.

"We're going to Daddy's business friend's wedding."

"Who?" manya curious.

"Karl Michael's. You must know him, because Daddy introduced you to him a few months ago."

"Ah...Apparently Mr. Michael. That means, is Ajax the one getting married?" as I recall among Mr. Michael's children, only Ajax has not relinquished their stature.

Daddy frowned. "That's right! You know the groom?"

"Know Dad, I met him quite often at several businessman expo and economic fair events. But we're both not too close. Just a quick talk."

"Then come with us to the wedding reception, Decs! Since you don't have anything scheduled today, it's better to go!" take Daddy.

"I wasn't invited, so what did I do? After all, invited guests who attend must definitely RSVP first a week before the event."

"Daddy is quite close to Karl, so it doesn't matter if you want to bring one more additional person. Come on, Decs.follow it, any time you can find a soul mate there!" kanda Daddy's.

I rolled my eyeballs lazily. "No. I'm still sleepy. Better just sleep. Can't be bothered."

"Declan..please, for this time only. Mommy wants you to come?" Mommy looked at me with her face and put on the puppies so I could quickly melt.

"Don't look at me like that, Mom!" my tukas.

Mommy just ignored my words and even more so. I'm weakened. At least I could see Mommy whining and singing her lips like this.

I rubbed my face violently before saying, "Fine.I'm coming along."

Mommy and Daddy's facial expressions changed. I can smell the scent of conspiracy here. My parents must have deliberately made this cheap trick to force me to come along in the hope that I could find my life companion at the reception later.

It was so upset. Indeed they think finding a partner is as easy as turning the palm of what? Even forced marriage is not the solution.

"But even if I come, I won't come in a car with you!" I made the terms.

"How could that be?" Daddy looked at me in astonishment.

"Daddy and Mommy know that I'm undercover? There's no way I'm coming to that show as Declan Joseph Parker. I want to be an ordinary person. So I hope, at the venue, Daddy and Mommy have to act like they don't know me."

Daddy shakes no fancy. "You are so weird! Always have an out of the box idea. It's just that you're undercover, some of them must have recognized you. You're Daddy's son who often attends important meetings representing Parker Group."

I say, "Not everyone, Dad. Your son's look has changed a little. I'm not the same as Declan was four years ago. I'm not that famous."

"Ishh.what's different? At least just this jambang and your thin bewok!" Mommy sneered while stroking my cheek.

"It's up to you! Most importantly, you come with us. Change your clothes immediately! Not wearing for long. We'll wait another 15 minutes to be ready."

I don't understand the concept. Those who invite, they also tell me to hurry.

"All right." I replied casually.

I turned around and walked away leaving my parents in the living room, climbing the stairs one by one because my room was located upstairs.

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DAPHNE

"Daph..why did you block your face with a clutch?" Sister Candice took down the small bag I was wearing to cover myself from Grandpa and Grandma.

"I'm avoiding Grandpa and Grandma, Brother." I said.

"It's just that Daphne, they'll definitely come over. There's no escape."

That's true what my sister-in-law said. Sooner or later, Grandpa and Grandma will definitely find me here. When I first arrived, I had desperately asked the EO event to set the table and my seat in the corner so that I would not be seen by the other brothers.

And sure enough, there hasn't been a minute.Suddenly someone called my name from behind.

This voice is so familiar in my eardrum.

"Hello, Grandpa!" I waved my hands awkwardly while smiling wryly.

"Daphne's my granddaughter.Eventually Grandpa met you baby! Where the hell have you been? Why don't you go see Grandpa and Grandma when you get there? We just met Darius! Now he's talking to his business colleagues."

I stood up from my chair and welcomed Grandfather's embrace which had already opened his arms wide. Sister Candice also did the same with me, taking turns hugging Grandpa.

"Hehe.iya Kek, Daphne is sorry. Daphne was a little hungry so wanted to enjoy the dishes that had been served first. I'll just meet Grandpa. Look, I just finished eating!" I reasoned while lifting the food plate in front of me.

"Ahhh.so apparently." Grandpa sighed slowly. "Oh yeah, Candice.how are you?" ask Grandpa.

"I'm fine, Miss." replied Sister Candice with a friendly smile.

It's nice that my brother-in-law can be relaxed and calm in front of Grandpa. Unlike me who will always feel tense when near him. And this is all because my status is still single.

"Where's my great-grandson Corrine? Didn't he come here?"

"Corinne's on vacation with my parents Kek, they're in Italy right now."

"Wow.so exciting! It would be nice to take a vacation this summer. The weather is warm."

Until this moment I still listen to the conversation between Grandpa and Sister Candice, just waiting for a time bomb that can explode at any time.

"Daph..are you here alone?" Grandpa looked at me fixedly.

There we go. The interrogation session by Grandfather has begun. My heart felt like it was racing against such a fast melody.

"**-no. I'm not alone. There's Sister Candice with me. There was Brother Darius, Mami, and Papi who were also present here. But we're splitting up, so I'm not alone!" nervous answer.

Sister Candice who was beside me just pursed her lips held back a laugh.

"It's not like that, baby! I mean Grandpa, did you come here not to bring a date?"

Degh...

This question again. Get ready I'll get an ultimatum by Grandpa.

Grandpa sat himself in the chair next to me exactly. "Daph, you're 25. This is a good time for you to have a family. Look at your cousin Hadley, how happy she is after marriage!"

Grandfather pointed to Hadley who was doing a romantic dance with her husband.

"At the same time Ashlyn and Courtney followed. A few days ago both of their candidates were facing Grandpa" he continued.

"And Grandpa just approved of them?" manya curious.

"of course! Grandfather knows the family well from their future husband because he is still in the circle of Harper's family business partner." Grandpa replied casually.

Exactly as I thought before. It's only a matter of time for Ashlyn and Courtney to get married. I was overtaken and lost the war.

Both Ashlyn and Courtney have been dating their current lovers. One has been three months, the other is just a month of love.

Life is not fair. Why am I the only one who hasn't sold? Is that my appearance? Is that my nature? So that no man would look at me. Every time I have a lover, the edges must be cheated on me. I became envious.

"Daph.are you okay?" Sister Candice grabbed my shoulder and rubbed my arm slowly.

"I'm okay Brother, everything is fine." I forced my smile.

"Don't think too much of Grandpa's words, just ignore them like the wind." whispered Sister Candice in my ear. Thankfully, Grandpa did not listen.

Grandpa reopened his voice, "Daph..Grandpa wants to introduce you to a man. His name is William Anthony. He is the grandson of Grandpa's old best friend. You met him, right? Bring him acquaintance. Maybe he fits you."

"I mean Grandpa?" the anger started running through my body.

"Grandfather will match you to William. Therefore, from now on try to get closer to him. Grandpa hope you two fit in. So that this matchmaking will be accelerated," said Grandpa lightly.

Finish my history.

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