Chapter 4 Getting a lover

Edith instructed the maid to call on her children and her husband when their lunch was set on the table. Everyone began to gather around on the dining table when the maids called out for them. They all sat down on their respective chairs. Cameron asked one of the maids to play the music recorder so that it will be more lively to eat.

" This is unusual of you, Dad! What's up with the mood?" Neil curiously stared at their father.

" I kind a like to play a song which reminds me of someone's favorite." Cameron winked at Neil with a smile on his face.

When they was about to take their first bite on their food, Cynthia recognized the melodious tone of the music.

" Late at night when all the world is sleeping. I stay up and think of you. And I wish there was a star that somewhere you are thinking of me too. Cause I'm dreaming of you tonight. Till tomorrow, I'll be holding you tight and there's no one in the world I'd rather be. Than here in my room...dreaming about...you and me.." The song captured Cynthia's attention and overruled her spirit.

" Dad, why are you playing that song?" Cynthia was suspected that there was something her father wanted to imply in bringing up the song.

Cameron took a spoonful of his food and ignored her words for a bit but when he felt that Cynthia kept on glaring at him, he finished chewing his food and drank a little amount of water. " You see, my dear child. I want you to have a man for yourself. A man who will love you and treasure you."

" You mean...get a lover. Is that it, Dad?" Cynthia couldn't help but spill it out from her mouth.

" Yes! You're concentration is mainly focused on your romance novels and....our business. But you're not getting any younger, sweetheart. I need someone to look after you. I want to secure your future." Cameron explained.

Edith gently held Cameron's hand and looked at each other with so much affection. " Sweetheart, you're Dad is right! You need a real love life. Not just mere imaginary man on your novels that you're making. Be realistic and face the fact that you need to have a relationship with a man of your own."

Cynthia whistled to release the tension between them. " Come on! Let's continue eating, Mom...Dad..."

" Sis, I agree with Mom and Dad. We are worried about your future." Leandro said after a while.

" Not you too, big brother! Are you defying me now?" Cynthia glanced at Leandro who was having his meal with an elegant manner.

" Well, you do need a love life, Sis! You never tried dating anyone since you were in high school and until now. You are considered in the NBSB group if I may say so." Denise giggled while teasing Cynthia.

" Hey! What's NBSB means?" Cynthia felt she was ignorant on the word her sister used on her.

" NBSB means No Boyfriend Since Birth." Denise gave a slight laughed on her.

" Hmmm....interesting! I can use that word on my new novel." Cynthia nodded subconsciously. Then, she took her meal silently.

Denise was amazed that Cynthia was not even affected by her teasing. No wonder Cynthia was called Dark Angel. She was an Angel in the dark side. It manifest her true identity. Cynthia was full of surprises herself with her cold treatment to others but not to her own family.

" How about we set a date for you, Sis?" Denise suggested.

Cynthia gave Denise a fierce look on her. " Don't you dare!" She said in a cold voice.

Denise pouted her lips in dismay. She really wanted to make Cynthia experience dating with a man.

Randolf patted Denise shoulder to comfort her. " Denise didn't mean any harm to you, Sis. In fact, it was indeed a great idea. Who are in favor of Denise suggestion?" Randolf glanced at each person on the dining table.

Everyone raised their hand with a grin smile on their faces. Cynthia was shocked that everyone agreed in Denise suggestion.

Why do I have a feeling that they did this on purpose? Am I that lonely to them? Cynthia thought and sighed deeply. " Okay! I get your point. But I'm saying this now, if I don't like the guy, don't blame me if I dump him on the spot."

" Yes!" Denise yelled merrily.

They continued eating their meal afterwards. Cynthia was helpless with her family's united thoughts about her getting a lover.

After eating, Cynthia went back to her room. She opened her laptop and continued typing on it regarding her new romance novel. She couldn't use her other arm to speed up her typing. She sighed deeply again.

Meanwhile, the other family members of the Chou gathered around in the living room. They were discussing on how to get a date for Cynthia and what type of guy does Cynthia like.

" Do you have any idea on what type of man our sister is interested in? I mean with a man's personality." Randolf asked to his siblings.

" Well, one thing is for sure. Cynthia likes man with honor and dignity. She hated clumsy and lousy guys ." Neil answered.

" The man must also be in our organization so that she will not get in trouble. " Benedict recommended.

" If we are looking for a man in our organization suitable for her, I guess Boltzilla is qualified on being one of the candidates. Another is wild dragon because Cynthia gets along well with him." Leandro said.

" Dad, how about you?" Denise glanced at their father who was patiently listening to them.

" I'll throw a birthday party for her and invite all the eligible bachelors in our organization. Cynthia's birthday is next month already and I guess she will recover from her injury by that time comes." Their father answered seriously.

" Oh my God! I almost forgot that it's her birthday next month. She'll be turning 27 and yet she had no man beside her." Edith felt bad not remembering Cynthia's birthday.

" She was too busy with her work! No wonder she had no boyfriend." Cameron remarked.

" I hope we can find a man suitable for her." Leandro said hastily.

They all nodded subconsciously. After sharing their ideas, they all headed back to their rooms.

In the Metropolitan Hospital, Oscar kept thinking of Cynthia. He was aware that the Chou family was a famous elite family. They were all engaged in different kinds of professions. Denise was a lawyer at a young age of 22. Leandro was a business tycoon in the city. Randolph was at a military. Benedict was a computer analyst. Cynthia was a free lance novelist and a very famous one.

Why am I thinking of her? She's so different from the other girls I've known. She caught my attention without putting an effort. I want to see her again. She looks so mysterious and I want to know her more. Oscar thought.

Oscar was a certified playboy doctor but when he met Cynthia, he was like just an average guy. He was ignored by her and he was treated so coldly. No girls had ignored his charm and now, he was intimidated by her.