"You don't expect me to marry someone I don't know right?" Faridah said as he browsed some papers on the report that her secretary sent.

"Come on, Far. This isn't the end of the world besides this young man is promising," Mr. Alexander Hamilton, Father of Faridah Hamilton said as Mrs. Feliz Hamilton sighed.

"It was our best friend's promise to let the both of you try dating if they get to have a son. You're single too right?" Mrs. Feliz tried to convince Faridah yet she just looked at them pissed. 

Faridah Hamilton, a twenty-five-year-old girl. Single and making a big hit in the business industry. For a young woman like her, she had no one to call a lover since everyone was so scared to be acquainted with her. 

"Plus you are not getting younger so please just accept the date request." Mrs. Feliz said as Faridah sighed and wrote something on her sticky note. 

"I'll be free by Friday at five pm, Make sure he isn't late. My free time is expensive." Faridah said as Mr. And Mrs. Hamilton jumped in excitement.

In Greyson's house, Mrs. Gabriella Greyson starts ironing his son's clothes since the date is set for her best friend's daughter.

"Seems like you are having fun, Mom." On the door, Kyle Anthony Greyson was leaning on the wall looking at how her mother was excited about such stuff.

"Well it's your first time going out on a date and I cannot afford to let this opportunity slip through my hands." Mrs. Greyson said, Kyle just sighed in disbelief.

'Having this date is annoying and I cannot say no to my own Mother.' Kyle whispered in his thoughts as he looked at their family picture.

'Is this even right Dad? I think Mom is going insane, Please guide me from above.' Kyle said to himself as her Mom started humming. 

Kyle's father was murdered in his office. They found him in his office with a gunshot wound in his chest. The police said it was a contract killing yet Kyle believed that it was murder and he would avenge his father's death.

In the l'amour de la nourriture restaurant, Faridah Arrived just in time as she looked at the empty reserved seats for her and her date. 

'I fvcking told those two that my time is expensive, Damn it!' Feeling pissed off Faridah ordered a bottle of wine she sips into it when a guy in a suit barged in panting like there was no tomorrow.

He brushed his hair off as Faridah looked at her time and she's been waiting for about fifteen minutes.

"Sir, are you okay? Do you need medical assistance?" The staff asked as Faridah looked at the man and he was bleeding on his side. 

"N-No, I'm fine I have a date and I can't wait for her, she's someone I..." Kyle said as he collapsed on the main door. 

"Keteki helps the man, I think he's the date that my parents are referring to," Faridah said as Keteki bowed his head and helped Kyle.

They went to the nearest hospital Faridah looked at his wallet and saw his name. "Hmm Kyle Anthony Greyson, What a funny name," Faridah said as she looked closely at the sleeping Kyle when the door opened.

"My goodness, what happened here?! Is he fine?!" Mrs. Gabriella asked as Faridah smiled. "The doctors said that he's fine, He did have a few stitches from the stab yet it's not that deep. He lost too much blood too." Faridah explained that Kyle's Mom started crying.

'Based on her reaction this woman is my date's Mom so this is my mom's best friend?'

"Gabriella?!" Mrs. Feliz exclaimed as they both cried seeing each other. "What happened Faridah! I thought you were just going out for a date?!" Mrs. Feliz asked as Faridah looked pissed.

"He kept me waiting for fifteen minutes just to save a girl from being harassed," Faridah said as Keteki showed them the video he got from the surveillance camera around the restaurant.

"Your son is quite manly Gabriella." Mr. Alexander said as Faridah rolled her eyes as she looked at the time. 

"Ohh times up, I have to go now," Faridah said as Mrs. Feliz stopped her Faridah smirking. "I agreed with this stupid date because you were such a push over yet this happened and it's not my fault that this date is a disaster," Faridah said.

"Faridah that's rude!" Mr. Alexander said as Mrs. Gabriella stopped him. "She's right, It was my son's fault and I am thankful that you rushed him to the hospital. This is enough Feliz." Mrs. Gabriella said as she bowed her head as Faridah exited the room.

"Keteki, Find out more about that guy and those goons who stab him," Faridah said as Keteki bowed his head.

"I'm sorry about Faridah's action, She's not just that expressive with her feelings." Mr. Alexander said as he looked worried about Kyle's situation.

"It's fine she had the right to be mad since we were pushing her to her limits." Mrs. Gabriella said as she sat down on the couch.

"I'm just glad she still has the heart to help your son after making her wait for fifteen minutes." Mrs. Feliz said knowing Faridah's temper she would just let Kyle die in that restaurant without feeling any pity or resentment.

"We want her to get married so she can finally understand a human's feelings. She's a girl yet she's dominant and acts like a boss all the time that is why boys are afraid to approach her." Mr. Alexander said.

"We're just worried that she'll die single if she can't find a partner of her own. Someone who is brave enough to face her even if she is someone who you should be afraid of." He added as Gabriella smiled.

"Kyle didn't have that much of a memory when his father died yet he was there since he was the one who saw how his father got killed. I want him to heal and divert her attention to have someone who he can cherish and love." Gabriella said as Feliz hugged her. 

"Everything will be fine Gabriella," Feliz reassured her as Gabriella nodded.

The following days, Kyle woke up as the sun was shining in his eyes. He looked around and saw her mother sleeping on the couch.

His stomach hurt as he looked around and noticed that he was in a hospital bed. 

He remembers how he helped the girl from getting harassed by some goons and ended up getting stabbed in the stomach.

'Ahh the date, I messed it up.' Kyle whispered as he looked at the dextrose connected to his hand.

'I need to meet her or I'll lose the chance of saving our house and everything.' Kyle said knowing that this marriage is a huge benefit for him and his mother who are in a huge debt. 

He gets his dextrose and starts walking outside when Faridah is at the door holding a bouquet of flowers.

Both stared at each other, Kyle looking in pain for taking the dextrose off by himself as Faridah smirked.

"Good job on waking up sleeping beauty," Faridah said teasing him as she gave the flowers to Kyle. "You shouldn't have gotten your dextrose by yourself, Your hands are bleeding." She added as she looked at Kyle's hand.

Kyle looked dumbfounded as he stared at Faridah and tried to remember her.

'This girl, She's the girl I saw before I passed out. Waiting on our table drinking wine.' he thought and pointed at Faridah.

"Y-Your my future wife?!" He asked as Faridah got caught off guard, Keteki chuckled on the back as Faridah glared at him.

Kyle's mother woke up and saw Kyle standing at the door while pointing at a certain someone.

"Ahhhh!!!!" She grabbed Kyle's hand as he let him bow down to apologize to Faridah for such rude behavior.

Faridah stared at Kyle and smirked. 'Future Wife huh? I didn't even agree on dating you yet you have the guts to think about our relationship that way.' Faridah thought as Keteki came to her aid.

"I disposed of the man who stabbed you, They will be in jail for the rest of their lives. The girl you save got compensation and your hospital bills are paid. Since you're already awake I bet you'll be discharged soon. That would be all." Faridah said.

"Wait!" Kyle called as Faridah looked at him.

"C- Can I meet you again?" He asked as Faridah smirked. 

'What a pushover....' Faridah said to himself as she looked at Mrs. Gabriella.

Mrs. Gabriella looked nervous at Faridah staring at her son like a plaything.

"That would depend on my mood," Faridah said as Keteki handed Kyle her business card. 

"I'll be going now," Faridah said as Kyle bowed down his head. "Thank you! I'll meet you soon when I get better!" He shouted.

'You should be since our first date was a mess.'

"Ah, you did that? Isn't that sweet honey?" Mrs. Feliz said after hearing the report from Keteki while Faridah was eating her steak.

"Do you want to have a second date with him, sweetie?" Mr. Alexander asked if Faridah didn't respond.

Both parents laugh awkwardly as Faridah gives them a cold shoulder.

"Keteki called the police department to settle the compensation for Kyle's injury," Faridah said. 

"Why would you still bother the police? Didn't Kyle's hospital bills be paid from the compensation?" Mr. Alexander asked if Faridah took a bite of her steak.

"It was paid by me. The compensation is a different case." Faridah answered as her parents' eyes sparkled.

"What's with that annoying sparkle?" Faridah asked as her parents just shrugged.

'I have this bad feeling that these two are up to something.'

The next day Faridah went to her meeting after meeting and meeting as she finished working she went to her office and saw Keteki outside.

"What's the matter Keteki?" Faridah asked as Keteki opened the door and she saw Kyle sitting on the sofa with a bento box on the table.

'Uniform...' Faridah thought as Kyle was wearing his school uniform and he purposely went to Faridah's office to have lunch with her.

"Let's eat," Kyle said as Faridah looked at Keteki. "I'll have a taste first Sir," Keteki said as he ate every dish on the table and confirmed that there was no poison on it as he left the office. 

"I don't usually eat handmade foods from ordinary people," Faridah said as she loosened her necktie and sat in front of Kyle.

"I did my best to make this dish for you, if it's not your liking then you can tell me what you want and I'll make it for you next time," Kyle said as Faridah got the chopsticks and ate the octopus sausage.

"It's good," Faridah said as she started eating the bento, Kyle blushed as he put his heart to make such a meal for her to reach her heart.

"Come to think of it how old are you?" Faridah asked as she pointed at Kyle's uniform. "I'm nineteen." He answered that almost made Faridah choke to her death. 

"Why are you hitting with me when you're that young?!" Faridah asked as Kyle gave her some water. 

"I want to give us a chance, You helped me in a lot of ways and I want to return the favor," Kyle said as Faridah took a sip of her water.

Faridah smiled as she thought that Kyle felt obligated by her help. "Those things that I did weren't for you but for your mother who looked worriedly sick staring at your unconscious body," Faridah said as she ate the omelet.

"You shouldn't have involved yourself in dangerous things like that unless you have a death wish?" Faridah asked as Kyle clenched his fist.

"I cannot ignore people in need," Kyle said as he smiled. "I cannot let you hurt yourself for others' benefit. If you want to be my man you should at least take care of yourself starting by not scaring your body." Faridah said pointing at Kyle's body.

"I will keep that in mind, Can I have lunch with you next time?" Kyle asked as Faridah smiled. 

"I want mushrooms," Faridah said as she finished the bento. 

"Keteki will let you know about my schedule. In the meantime focus on your studies." Faridah said as she stood up and leaned on Kyle.

"I'll do my best," Kyle said as Faridah smiled and called Keteki to give her the files she needed since she was done with her lunch. 

"Keteki will see you out, Be careful not to cause any trouble." Faridah reminds Kyle as Kyle bows down his head as the door closes. 

Kyle arrived at his school and his friends were asking where he was during lunch and what he did. 

"I think I'll be able to get a girlfriend this year," Kyle said as Josh Moji, Carlson Patrick, and Stage Felle cheered for him.

His main groups always had a girlfriend during dates and parties only Kyle isn't interested in any of these. 

But right now his heart skips a beat for that cool CEO. Even though she has the stone of heart he is willing to deal with her since he knows that there is still kindness in her heart.

Kyle can't help but message Faridah on the phone.

Kyle:

Have a blast at work, Don't forget to have enough rest afterward. *Kiss mark

Kyle smiled sadly knowing that he won't be receiving any messages from Faridah.

In the office while Faridah was busy with his paperwork. Keteki handed his phone and let her see Kyle's message.

"Pffft Ahahahahhahahahahah!" Faridah laughed as she saw the message. Kyle didn't know that the business card that Keteki handed held Keteki's number, not hers.

Faridah never put her number on the business card since there were lots of scammers and nonsense people who tried to invade her personal space so she had Keteki put his number on.

But seeing Kyle cheering her up makes her laugh hard knowing that it was Keteki seeing such a warm message from him.

Keteki smiled seeing Faridah having fun. It's been a while since Faridah laughed so hard since she always put up with this poker face of hers.

"Don't worry he'll figure it out soon," Faridah said as Keteki nodded and bowed his head.

Kyle looked at his phone and Faridah never replied at all. He went home and saw the girl he saved at the restaurant. 

"Ahh, you're the guy that saved me!" She said as they were wearing the same uniform she bowed down to pay her respect.

"C-Can I treat you to a coffee?" She asked if Kyle thought about it. He thinks that it was not such a bad idea after all he thinks that this girl just wants to thank him for saving her.

They went into a coffee shop and started ordering.

"I really appreciate that you saved me that day, I heard you got stabbed. Are you okay now?" She asked as Kyle stared at her.

'She looked young.' Kyle thought as the girl smiled.

"I'm Calista Ferris by the way, Can I know your name?" She asked as Kyle smiled making Calista's heart beat fast.

"Kyle Anthony Greyson." He replied as Calista smiled. "Do you have a girlfriend?" She asked if Kyle thought about it. 

"Uhmm... I.."

"Keteki let's go." A familiar voice made Kyle's body respond as he looked back and saw Faridah closing a deal with his client.

"Kyle?" Calista asked as Kyle's eyes were magnet to Faridah. She was wearing a chic business meeting look for a woman that could feature a tailored navy blazer with sharp shoulders, paired with a sleek white silk blouse tucked into high-waisted slim black trousers. Add a pop of personality with a statement belt, like one in gold or snakeskin. Completes the outfit with classic black stilettos, a structured leather tote, and minimalist gold jewelry with stud earrings and a delicate watch. 

Kyle gulps seeing how mature and perfect Faridah is.

Her makeup is neutral but polished, with a bold red lip for a touch of power. This look exudes professionalism while maintaining elegance.

Faridah and Keteki were about to pass those two like strangers when Kyle stood up and followed them leaving Calista behind.

"Faridah!" Kyle called Faridah stopped walking. 

"Ahh you're no fun, Why would you leave your date like that?" Faridah asked as Keteki got her bag and went to get the car.

"We're not having a date, she's just thanking me for saving her," Kyle explained as Faridah looked at him bored.

"Hmm, Still it is rude to leave a young girl like that, especially that you are her hero," Faridah said as he saw her car coming. 

"I still have an errand to go, do you have something more to say?" She asked as Kyle clenched his fist.

"Let's have lunch together tomorrow! I'll make you a good mushroom meal!" He announced as Faridah smiled.

'She smiled....' Kyle thought as the wind blew some of Faridah's hair.

"I'll look forward to that," Faridah says as Keteki opens the car door for her, and she goes inside.

Kyle smiled and went back inside as he apologized for his rude actions. Calista smiled at him.

"I liked you, You seemed like a good person. Can you please give me your number?" 

Kyle was caught off guard as Calista smiled at him. This is not the first time that someone confessed their feelings to him since he's been the campus crush and yet this is the first time that he felt bad since he has Faridah.

"I'm sorry but I..." Kyle didn't finish as Calista held his hand and smiled at him.

"You don't have to think about it right away. We can just take this slowly." Calista said Kyle stared blankly at Calista.

Faridah got sick and was told by Keteki to take a day off since she needs to heal immediately for the upcoming conference meeting this Saturday.

"Keteki, Bring me some ice cream," Faridah whispered while closing her eyes. "Here's your ice cream, " a familiar voice said.

"Kyle? What are you doing here?" She asked as Kyle smiled behind his mask and helped Faridah to sit down.

"I came to have lunch with you but it seems like you have a cold." Kyle said as Faridah's face was red and she stared at him. "How about school?" Faridah asked.

She knew that her parents gladly helped this kid make his way here to my room. 

'I don't know what they did to Keteki but hang in there Keteki!' Faridah thought knowing that they commanded Keteki to go off somewhere far so they couldn't be disturbed by him.

"I had my excuse, Beside Keteki won't be around for a while I'll take care of you until you better," Kyle said as he put a cold patch for fever on Faridah's head.

"I'm a grown-up, I don't need your help. I can take down this cold by myself." Faridah said finishing the ice cream and going to bed. 

"I know but you can at least depend on me on stuff like this." Faridah looked at Kyle. 

"I want you to go back to school, I will sleep the whole afternoon. You can come back later." Faridah said as Kyle smiled.

"Then can I stay here for the night if I can't be with you the whole afternoon?" He asked. "Hmm, suit yourself," Faridah whispered and went into a deep sleep.

Kyle smiled as he stroked Faridah's hair.

Kyle told Faridah's parents that he would be attending school and would come back later for a sleepover.

"Ehhh?! Faridah agreed to that?!" Mr. Alexander asked as Kyle nodded. 

"I see, She didn't throw a fit this time." Mrs. Feliz said as Kyle was confused.

"Anyways we'll be waiting for you, Have a safe trip!" Mrs. Feliz said as Kyle nodded excusing himself.

When Kyle got back from school he was so focused on finishing his work when he saw Calista waving at him outside.

"What are your plans today? Shall we go for a date?" She asked.

"I can't, Faridah is sick." He said as he looked at the time and it was almost dismissal.

"Faridah?" Calista asked as that name was familiar to her ears.

Of course who wouldn't know that name when she's the first woman who got her name on top by herself in the business industry. 

Wise, powerful, and brilliant that empower and inspire women.

The bell rings as Kyle excuses himself and goes home to his house to change into something comfortable and go back to the Hamilton Mansion. 

Faridah was still asleep by the time Kyle arrived. 

"She's been asleep the whole time that you were away, Are you really fine taking care of her?" Mrs. Feliz asked as Kyle smiled. 

"I heard from Keteki that she will have a big meeting tomorrow, Seeing her rest makes it more reassuring that she'll be fine by tomorrow." He said as he showed her parents the ingredients he bought.

"Isn't this a huge waste? Faridah won't eat something that a professional chef didn't make." Mr. Alexander said. "She'll be fine, She ate the bento I made last time."

"Bento?! You went to her office and offered her a bento lunch that you made?!" Mrs. Feliz asked as Kyle nodded like it was just a normal thing.

"You made quite a progress." Mr. Alexander said as he smiled at Kyle. "Then please take care of our daughter." He said as Kyle started cooking.

Kyle stood in the kitchen, nervously glancing at the recipe he found online. His future wife, Faridah, had fallen ill with a nasty cold, and though he wasn't the best cook, he was determined to make her something comforting. 

He remembered that Faridah requested mushrooms for today's bento yet she got I'll so he decided to make her some mushroom soup.

Mushroom soup had always been one of her favorites, and Kyle thought it would be the perfect way to lift her spirits.

He tied the apron around his waist, took a deep breath, and got to work. The kitchen smelled of garlic and butter as he sautéed the mushrooms, their earthy aroma filling the room. 

Mr. And Mrs. Hamilton looked amazed by how good Kyle is in cooking.

Kyle meticulously chopped the onions and garlic, remembering how Faridah looked when she suggested mushrooms as he finely diced onions for a smoother texture. He smiled to himself, recalling all the times she had helped him in the past and even though she acted coldly there was something inside her that warmed his heart.

As the ingredients began to simmer together, Kyle added the broth and a splash of cream, stirring carefully. He wanted the soup to be rich, not too thick, but creamy enough to coat the back of a spoon just right.

His mind wandered to all the times Faridah had taken care of him when he was at the hospital, giving him flowers and paying his hospital bills not to mention the compensation he received after he got out of the hospital and today, it was his turn.

Once the soup was done, Kyle ladled it into a bowl, adding a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top. He packed it carefully and made his way over to Faridah's room. When she opened the door, wrapped in a blanket, her eyes lit up at the sight of him holding the container.

"Is that... mushroom soup?" she asked, her voice hoarse but filled with gratitude as she knew by the smell of mushroom.

Kyle smiled, handing her the warm bowl. "Only the best for you."

They sat together as Faridah took her first spoonful. "It's perfect," she whispered, a small smile spreading across her face despite her fatigue.

Kyle felt a warmth in his chest, knowing that he had succeeded in bringing a little comfort to his lover when she needed it most.

"Are you staying for the night?" Faridah asked looking at Kyle in his pajamas. "Yeah, you agreed on it right?" He reassured as Faridah didn't remember her agreeing to anything yet Kyle wasn't the type of person that would lie in her face.

"You asked me about my age, Can I return the question and ask how old are you?" He asked Faridah with a serious face as Faridah smirked.

"I'm twenty-five." She answered as Kyle smiled. "You don't look twenty-five." He said.

Faridah smiled as she finished the soup. "Is Keteki back?" She asked as she looked for her phone. 

"Hey no working for awhile. Just rest for the rest of the night." Kyle stopped Faridah from finding her phone as Faridah smirked.

"You can't just tell me what to do," Faridah said as her straps lowered a bit making her expose more skin. 

Kyle blushed as he looked away. 'Hmm, interesting reaction.' Faridah thought.

"You can stay in the guest room, I'll have my rest," Faridah said as she put her phone on the bedside table.

"Your parents told me the guestroom is far away from your room and I would like to check up on you more often," Kyle said as Faridah took a glimpse of him and sighed.

"I don't have the strength to disagree with you. Do what you want." Faridah said and went back to sleep when Kyle slept beside her. 

"If you get my fever I will never take care of you," Faridah said as Kyle hugged her from the back.

"Your body is still warm. I think you should reconsider having a human pillow." He whispered as Faridah smirked and slept in.

In the morning Faridah woke up with Kyle on her side as she looked through her phone and saw tons of messages from work and emails.

Keteki:

I'm outside, I'll be waiting here Ma'am.

Faridah smiled as she stood up and did some stretching as she was back in her work mood.

Kyle woke up and saw her in a suit as she was fresh from the bath.

"Are you feeling okay now?" He asked Faridah if she was busy choosing her shoes. "Yeah, I'm doing great now thanks to you. You can go home after having breakfast downstairs. I will be leaving early." She said as Kyle felt sad hearing such a thing since he wanted to get close to her.

"Okay, I'll be going now," Faridah said yet when he looked at that sad face of Kyle she just smirked and walked towards him.

"What?" Kyle asked as she held her chin and gave him a peck on the lips. "It's a token of appreciation, Don't be late with my lunch." She said as she left the room. 

Faridah's parents saw such a scene as they were rooting for the both of them to have a good relationship someday.

'She kissed me and asked me to make her lunch again?! Damn it why am I hard with just a kiss right now?!'