EP 2

At Lucian's House
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Lucian strode into his house, the quiet elegance of the space a stark contrast to the chaos of his thoughts. As he loosened his tie, his mother, Elena, appeared in the living room, her radiant smile lighting up the room.
Elena Vale
Elena Vale
“Well, look who finally decided to grace us with his presence. Lucian, do you even remember where you live?” (Playful teasing)
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
(smirking) “Work keeps me busy, Mom.”
Elena Vale
Elena Vale
(crossing her arms, feigning exasperation) “Work? Or avoiding the blind dates I’ve arranged for you? Honestly, Lucian, you’re not getting any younger. Do you plan to stay married to your office forever?”
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
(raising an eyebrow) “Marriage isn’t exactly on my agenda right now.”
Elena Vale
Elena Vale
(mock sighing) “Of course not. You’re as cold as ice with everyone. Even me, sometimes!”
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lips curved into a rare, soft smile. Steps forward, wrapping his arms around his mother in a gesture that melted her mock complaints.
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
(with warmth) “I’m not cold with you, Mom. You’re the exception.”
Elena Vale
Elena Vale
Leans back, studying her son’s face with a mix of affection and exasperation.
Elena Vale
Elena Vale
(smiling) “Hmm, still too serious. But at least you know how to make your mother happy.”
Later, after freshening up, Lucian sat on his bed, the day’s events swirling in his mind. His thoughts, however, kept circling back to one person—Seraphina Delys. Her laughter, her energy, her undeniable charm.
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
Picks up his phone and opened Instagram. His account boasting over 200 million followers. Lucian Vale—the youngest billionaire and the most eligible bachelor. He found her profile quickly; her posts were simple yet captivating. She wasn’t like the other socialites vying for attention. She radiated authenticity, and it drew him in like nothing else. (Smirks)
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
Without hesitation, hits the "Follow" button.
Meanwhile at Sera's house:
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Sera and her younger sister, Selene, were in the living room. Selene suddenly gasped as she stared at her phone.
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
(excitedly) “Sera! Lucian Vale just followed you on Instagram!”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
Blinks in confusion. “Lucian Vale? Who?”
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
(dramatically) “The youngest billionaire! The hottest man alive! The guy everyone’s obsessed with—and he followed you! What is going on?”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
Frowns, takes her phone. (confused) “Why would someone like him follow me? That has to be a mistake.”
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
(teasing and delulu comments) “Mistake? Please, this is destiny. I’m calling it now—you’re marrying him. And don’t forget to invite me to your billionaire wedding!”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
Rolls her eyes but couldn’t deny the strange feeling in her chest as she stared at his name on her screen. After a moment’s hesitation, follows him back.
After sometimes .... Her parents, Adrian and Isabella, brought up the topic of marriage during dinner.
Andrian Delys
Andrian Delys
“Sera, your mother and I have always respected your choices, but there’s something important we want to ask. We’ve arranged a meeting with someone tomorrow. He’s a good man, and we want you to give it a chance.”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
Hesitates, unsure how to respond. "A blind date? Dad, I don’t think—”
Isabelle Delys
Isabelle Delys
(softly) “It’s about your future, darling. You’re 24 now, and you’ve done so well for yourself. But your father and I feel it’s time for you to think about settling down.”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
Sighs, already knowing where this conversation was headed.
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
“Mom, Dad, I’m happy where I am right now. Do we really need to rush this?”
Andrian Delys
Andrian Delys
(firmly but gently) “It’s not about rushing, Sera. It’s about building a life, a family. You’ve always been so focused on everything else, and we’re proud of that. But we’ve never asked you for much, have we?”
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
Sitting beside her sister, decided to chime in.
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
(grinning) “Translation: They want grandkids. Like, yesterday.”
Isabelle Delys
Isabelle Delys
(suppressing a smile) “Selene, this is a serious conversation.”
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
(mock serious) “So am I! You two have been dropping hints for ages. ‘Oh, Sera, when will you meet someone?’ ‘Oh, Sera, you’re such a catch!’ Poor girl can’t even have her morning coffee without getting interrogated.”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
Laughs lightly despite the tension, grateful for Selene’s attempts to lighten the mood.
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
(looking at her parents) “I understand what you’re saying. And I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. But this is... a big decision. I can’t just marry someone because it’s expected.”
Andrian Delys
Andrian Delys
(with a nod) “We’re not asking you to marry the first person we suggest, Sera. But you need to at least try. This isn’t just about us—it’s about you, too. We want to see you happy, with someone who can support and cherish you.”
Isabelle Delys
Isabelle Delys
(gently) “We’ve arranged a few introductions. Daniel was the first. We’d like you to meet one or two others.”
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
Perks up, always eager to add her two cents.
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
“Oh, I’ve seen the list. Sera, you’re in for a treat. One’s a model, the other’s a tech genius. Honestly, I’d date them myself if I weren’t busy being fabulous.”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
(exasperated but smiling) “Selene, not helping.”
Andrian Delys
Andrian Delys
(chuckling) “Selene, why don’t you find someone first? You’re not off the hook either, you know.”
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
(dramatically) “Me? Oh, please. I’m too young, too beautiful, and far too distracted by my reflection to commit to anyone.”
Everyone laughed at that, but the atmosphere remained tinged with expectation.
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
(sighing, reluctantly) “Alright. I’ll meet them. But I’m not promising anything.”
Isabelle Delys
Isabelle Delys
(smiling warmly) “That’s all we’re asking, darling.”
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
Leaning over, whispering conspiratorially to Sera. (teasing) “Don’t worry. If they’re awful, we can always fake an emergency and run. I’ll have the getaway car ready.”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
Can't help but laugh, grateful for her sister’s unwavering support, even if it came wrapped in sarcasm.
The next evening, Seraphina sat across from Daniel, her blind date, in an upscale restaurant. He was undeniably attractive, with his sharp features and easy charm.
Daniel Gills
Daniel Gills
“It’s refreshing to meet someone so down-to-earth, Seraphina. Most people I meet are... less genuine.”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
(politely) “That’s kind of you to say. My parents spoke highly of you.”
Daniel Gills
Daniel Gills
Leans forward slightly, his interest obvious.
Daniel Gills
Daniel Gills
“They’re wonderful people. And I’d love to get to know you better. What do you think about meeting again soon?”
Seraphina hesitated. Daniel was nice, but her heart wasn’t in it. Yet she couldn’t bring herself to decline outright, knowing how much this meeting meant to her parents.
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
(with a small smile) “Maybe. Let’s see how things go.”
Later that night...
Daniel Gills
Daniel Gills
Posts a picture of them at dinner, tagging her with the caption: “An unforgettable evening with an extraordinary woman. Can’t wait for the next one.”
At Lucian's house:
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
Jaw tightens as he saw Daniel’s post. The sight of another man claiming time with his Sera was unbearable.
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
(to himself) “Unforgettable? We’ll see about that.” Possessiveness surged, and a steely determination settled in.
The next day, morning.
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
Approaches his mother. (calmly) “There’s someone I’ve decided I want to marry.”
Elena Vale
Elena Vale
Blinked in surprise before a knowing smile crept across her face.
Elena Vale
Elena Vale
(teasing) “Finally? Well, who is she?”
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
(firmly) “Seraphina Delys.”
Elena Vale
Elena Vale
Eyes lit up. “Little Sera? Oh, how wonderful! I always adored that girl.”
Soon, arrangements were made for the Vale and Delys families to meet. At the Delys residence, Selene couldn’t help but inject her bubbly energy into the situation.
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
(excitedly whispering to Seraphina) “Sera, do you realize how epic this is? The Vales are like royalty! If you don’t marry Lucian, I will. Just saying.”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
(hushing her) “Selene, stop it. This is serious!”
When the Vales arrived, the reunion was heartfelt.
Konstantinos Vale
Konstantinos Vale
(gruffly) “It’s been too long, Adrian. I was sorry to hear about what your family went through, but look at you now—back on top where you belong.”
Andrian Delys
Andrian Delys
(warmly) “It wasn’t easy, but we managed. And seeing old friends again makes it even more worth it.”
As the conversation turned to Lucian and Seraphina, Selene couldn’t resist whispering again.
Selene Delys
Selene Delys
(to Seraphina) “I bet he’s been plotting this since we were kids. That smirk of his? Definitely scheming.”
Sera Delys (FL)
Sera Delys (FL)
(murmuring back) “Selene, please!”
Lucian Vale (ML)
Lucian Vale (ML)
Overhearing, smirked slightly but kept his expression composed. Everything was going according to plan.
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Authyyyyy.... ‹3!
Authyyyyy.... ‹3!
Hey, lovely readers! Thank you so much for reading this chapter—I hope you enjoyed it as much as I loved writing it. Honestly, every time I sit down to work on Lucian and Seraphina’s story, I feel so excited to share it with you. This chapter had so many moments that were close to my heart—the playful family banter, the bubbling tension, and of course, Lucian slowly unraveling his feelings for Sera (and maybe losing a little of that icy control along the way). I really hope it made you smile, laugh, or even feel a little flutter of excitement! I know we’re just getting started, but seeing you here means the world to me. If you’re enjoying the story, it would mean so much if you could give it a vote—it’s a simple click, but it makes my day brighter than you can imagine! And if you feel like sharing your thoughts, I’d absolutely love to hear from you. Your feedback, your favorite moments, or even what you hope happens next—don’t hold back! Thank you for being here and for letting me share this journey with you. There’s so much more coming, and I promise to keep it exciting, heartfelt, and filled with moments that (hopefully) keep you hooked! Sending you all my love and endless gratitude, [Your Author✨️] P.S. If you’re enjoying the story, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you won’t miss what’s next!
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