Episode 3: The Matthew Family

Xia: Mom! Dad told me that we will leave later, Is it true or not?

Xia's Mother: Sweetie, it's true. We will go to the party, and visit the Matthew Family.

Xia: A new neighbor?

Xia's Mother: Sweetie, they are my new friends.

Xia: I have never met the Matthew Family.

Xia's Mother: Because you always play with your friend? Am I correct?

Xia: Yes.

Xia's Mother: They invited us, so we have to come.

Xia: Mom, I will not go.

Xia's Mother: Sweetieeee, we don't want you to be alone here.

Xia: Mom, it's okay. I'll play with my friend, until evening.

Xia's Mother: Sweetie, you are not allowed to go outside, you have to come with us, and meet them. Do you get it? It is not safe to leave you here. We will leave after the party.

I had no choice but to come.

Xia: Mom, you win. I understand, I will come.

Xia's Mother: Sweetie, I'm not angry. I just don't want you to be alone here.

Xia: Mom, I'm not mad.

“It's already 5:30 PM, you should wash your face now, and change your dress. After that, let Mommy fix your hair.”

Xia: Okay.

She walked into the bathroom.

Xia's Dad: Babe! Our daughter is really beautiful!

Xia's Mother: Honey! She is really gorgeous! Gosh! I remember my childhood days!

Xia's Dad: Haha! My princess is the most beautiful daughter in the world! And my wife is the most beautiful woman in the world!

Xia's Mother: Honey, I know you are good a good liar!

Xia: Dad? Mom? Am I really beautiful today?

Xia's Dad: Sweetheart, you are so beautiful!

Xia's Mother: Indeed! Sweetie, look at your face in the mirror, you are so beautiful! And mirror can't lie.

My parents were always praising me, I never knew that I'm beautiful. Perhaps they were praising me because I'm their daughter.

It was my first time attending a party, and there were a lot people inside.

Xia: Mom! Dad! The mansion is really big! They are so rich!

Xia's Dad: Sweetheart, let's go now.

The Matthew Family

Jeremy's Dad - Mr. John Matthew

Jeremy's Mother - Mrs. Josephine Matthew

The Matthew Brothers

Jeremy Matthew - First Male Lead

Justin Matthew - Second Male Lead

Mr. John: Ladies and Gentlemen. Let's give a warm welcome to Mr. Chao Lyn, Mrs. Fei Lyn, and their daughter, Ms. Xia Lyn!

The people were clapping. “I can't believe, I'm standing here with my parents, and they are all clapping us. To be honest, this mansion is really huge and beautiful!” Xia said to herself.

Mr. Chao: It's an honor to meet you everyone. It's such an honor to be invited to speak to you all here today. Thank you everybody. Thank you Mr. John, and Mrs. Josephine.

Mrs. Fei: Mrs. Josephine and Mr. John, thank you guys for inviting us. We're trully honor.

“Mrs. Fei and Mr. Chao, just call me “Josephine” it's okay.”

“Mr. Chao and Mrs. Fei, just call me John.”

“Sure, you guys can call me Fei.”

“Mrs. Josephine and Mr. John, just call me Chao.”

“Hello Mr. Chao and Mrs. Josephine.” Xia said politely.

Mr. John: Hello Xia, nice to meet you.

Mrs. Josephine: Xia, nice to meet you. You are so adorable!”

I smiled, parce que they are so kind.

- Parce que is a French word, meaning “because”.

“Chao, let's drink!” Mr. John said.

“Fei, you are so beautiful today. Your daughter as well.”

“Thank youuuu. Josephine, you are so beautiful too.”

“Fei, thank so much.”

Xia: Mrs. Josephine, thank you so much.

“You're welcome. If you don't mind, do you want to meet my children?”

I was nervous, meeting new strangers are my weaknesses.

“Okay, but where are them Mrs. Josephine?”

“Xia, wait me here. I'll find them for you.”

“Mrs. Josephine, it's okay.”

Justin stared Xia Lyn on the stairs, and Xia stared back.

“That boy, he looks familiar.” Xia said to herself.

He pointed at Justin. “Wait, Mrs. Josephine! Do you know him?”

She was startled. “Oh! That's my second son! Xia, I'll introduce him to you.”

...Justin Matthew 7 years old....

Justin: Hello, Ms. Xia Lyn, my name is Justin.

Xia: Hello, nice to meet you Justin.

Justin: Nice to meet you too. It would be cool if you could meet my brother. Do you want to see him?

It was my first time meeting Justin, but he wanted me to see his brother. “Seriously?!” I said to myself.

Xia: Ah, sure!

Justin: I want you to see him.

Xia: Okay.

“Wow! They are getting to know each other Josephine!”

“Fei, they are so cute! Haha, let's go and eat.”

Xia: Justin! Where are we going?

Justin: He is in the garden.

Xia: But why is he not here?

Justin: I don't really know, maybe he is bored.

I wondered what Justin was saying. “This mansion is really big, but his brother is bored? Maybe Justin was being sarcastic.”

Justin: Ms. Xia, just wait me here.

Justin searched his brother, but he couldn't find him in the garden.

Justin: Jeremy! Jeremy! Are you here?!

She heard Justin.

Xia: Jeremy? So his brother's name is Jeremy? Maybe this is coincidence.

I couldn't wait Justin, so I decided to help him. However, I was surprised when I saw his brother.

Jeremy: Xia?!

Xia: Jeremy?!

Jeremy: What are you doing here?

Xia: I'm the one who should ask.

Justin: So she is the little girl you are addressing Jeremy?

Xia: What do you mean Justin?

Jeremy: It's nothing.

Justin: Ms. Xia Lyn, it's nothing.

Xia: Justin, you don't have to explain, and now I know, you two are siblings. By the way, just call me Xia.

Justin: Haha! Okay. So you guys are friends.

...She walked closer to Justin, and whispered silently. “Jeremy and I are really good friends.” Justin's heart was beating fast....

...Thump!...

...Thump!...

...Thump!...

...Jeremy was speechless, and he tried to walk away....

...The atmosphere changed. “Justin! let's go!” Jeremy said to Justin....

...I didnt know what was happening but he stared my eyes, and he was actually creepy!...

Justin: Xia, see you again.

She avoided Jeremy's eyes.

Xia: Okay.

Jeremy: I said, let's go!

Xia: Wait! Jeremy, are you okay?

Jeremy: I'm fine, but I have to rest.

Xia: That's good, see you again.

I knew he was lying. I don't really know why he was mad, but the only thing I know, I didn't do anything wrong!

Note from the author: Hello, thank you for reading the episode 3, of my first novel. Please keep in mind that some photos are not mine. These images are free, and the Mangatoon informed me that I must post free pictures. Those photos are free, not illegals, and some photos are my works, but I have to respect those Photographers who took those beautiful images, even those pictures are free, I still want to give a credit to the rightful owners.

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