Faux Vows, True Desires
Chapter 2
Lucinda's phone buzzed. Tugging it out, she saw her mom was calling. With a wry smile, she said to Stefan, "Mom's about to give me another lecture. Must be that weirdo ratting me out."
Ever since her mom started setting her up on blind dates, almost every one ended with the guy complaining about her.
It wasn't like she was too picky, she just wasn't willing to lower her standards. Marriage is a lifetime deal. If she ended up with a weirdo and had to bring home the bacon and be a full-time housemaid, she'd rather stay single.
Stefan chuckled, "You can try explaining it to her."
Lucinda complained, "My mom doesn't give a darn about my explanations."
Still, she picked up the call.
As soon as she answered, her mom started lecturing, "Lucinda, haven't I told you countless times, you're already 24! If you don't act quickly, all the good guys will be snatched up by younger girls. Being so pick like this, you'll end up regretting it.
"Fabian is a good catch, why were you so rude to him? What happened to your manners? You've really embarrassed me. I never taught you to throw cups at people. Fabian said he'd forgive you if you apologize.
"Olivia is two years younger than you and she's already married into a wealthy family. I'm not asking you to marry a rich guy, just find a suitable man and settle down so I can stop worrying."
Lucinda waited till her mom finished before responding helplessly, "Mom, I'm only 24, still in the prime of my youth. My brother is already 29, but why aren't you nagging him?" Her mom snapped back, "He's a tough nut to crack."
mom. You have no idea how weird Fabian is, it's a long story. I'll tell you when I have time. And you want me to apologize to him? I'd rather stay single than be
guy is old enough to be her dad and he's not even that rich, he just owns
Stefan in a whisper, "Who's the richest family in
low, Stefan answered, "The Andersons are the richest family
you want me to be a mistress too?" "Absolutely not! If you can't get married, I'll support you for life. I won't allow you to be anyone's mistress." After angrily retorting, her mom quickly added, "Tomorrow's Saturday, close your shop and come home. There's a new guy I want you to meet. I've seen
you're not giving me a break,
fortune teller said if you don't get married this year, you'll never find true love, and you'll be alone forever." Lucinda
you listening? Don't make
fortune tellers can only predict past events, the future's hard to pin
After hanging up, Lucinda slumped onto the table, looking utterly dejected. "Stefan, how much longer do I have
she blinked and gave him a once-over. Stefan was incredibly handsome, with a refined air and gentle personality. All things considered, Lucinda would give him a high evaluation. After a thought, Lucinda blurted out, "Stefan, are you the same age as my
same age as your brother, 29, single, no
married? You're already 29, how come you don't have
As for not having a girlfriend..." He looked
hesitated a few minutes, then finally decided to test the waters,
Stefan's surprised face, Lucinda quickly added, "Don't worry, I'll pay you a sufficient compensation. I won't interfere with your personal life, we can sign a contract. When you
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