THE RICH BOY

Background of the Rich Boy

Our male protagonist, whom I shall call Andrew, is perhaps the most interesting and complex character in "Poor Girl Meets Rich Boy:

A Love Story. Andrew was born to a rich and influential family. They live in a luxurious mansion, situated at the heart of a sprawling estate.

Andrew's father is a successful businessman,, And he holds a hereditary title of nobility. However, this does not mean that the family fortune is ancient. In fact,

Andrew's paternal grandfather made the family's money by selling weapons during the Second World War. On the other hand, the family of Andrew's mother has always been wealthy. In fact,

Andrew's maternal ancestors have often held high positions in government. From the very beginning, it is clear that Andrew has led a life of comfort and privilege, with an extended family that dotes on him, ever since he was a child.

He has always been able to live a life of leisure, with a personal chauffeur to drive him to and from his private school, and a maid to cater to his every need. As a result, he has become quite grumpy, with a tendency to harbor feelings of entitlement

And dissatisfaction. For example, when his parents told him that he would have a little sister after the birth of Elena, their domestic helper caught him ripping up the teddy bear that she had bought for the baby.

He is also prone to mood swings, and has on several occasions, thrown tantrums over trivial matters. Despite their fights, nearly all members of the family admire his intelligence and wit.

His quick temper and sarcastic tongue are often dismissed as mere dissatisfaction with the rest of the world. Ever since, he is yet to find someone who understands him completely, so that he may be completely comfortable and act as he likes without the fear of being misunderstood.

We will come back to Andrew's intriguing and sometimes frustrating personality later on. I promise we will also uncover more about this poor girl too.

The next section of the story is

Titled

"The Chance Encounter

the story shifts to focus on The male character and his side of events. It begins with him reluctantly attending a high-class event at his faTher's place of work, a famous lawyer's office.

We are slowly introduced to his background, and it becomes obvious that he has always been a bit of a rebel at heart - he has no interest in inheriting his father's money and pursuing a career in law, and instead dreams of traveling the world and writing about his experiences.

This contrasts hugely with his father, a strict man who is keen for his son to follow in his footsteps and maintain the prestigious reputation of the family.

The male character makes an effort to present himself as happy at the event in front of the work's clients and his father's colleagues, mingling and enjoying himself in a laughably outdated suit.

However, after a while he becomes disinterested, escaping to the balcony for some peace and quiet. It is here that the male and female characters first meet:

the protagonist recalls being struck by the pure, unfiltered joy on the girl's face as she danced under the stars alone to the orchestra's music.

He is captivated, and they share a moment of pure, natural laughter and conversation that reinforces the strong contrast between their characters

and the suffocating tension of both of their current lives. The section ends with his father rudely interrupting, asking him to return straight away and join the important guests for a family photo