Chapter 95 - The Same Man.
Chapter 95 – The Same Man.
With a smile, Syenina replied, "He is the best brother in the world, he always follows my wishes, besides that he treats me and Larry with love, he is a gentle person but unfortunately he is too quiet".
Jennifer is increasingly curious about her brother Larry who is so adored by Syenina.
"Wow … I'm so curious about him". Jennifer said with a smile.
"However, he doesn't want to get married at the age of 33, even though my mother really wants to have grandchildren. Many girls want him but none of them can attract his heart until he is said to be a heartless man and there have been reports saying that he likes same sex, and that made my mother feel sad and worried about him." Syenina looked sad when she said that.
"Maybe he has a reason why until now he doesn't want to get married but just believes that one day he will find the person he loves and gets married." Jennifer tried to comfort Syenina with her wise words.
Syenina looked at Jennifer meaningfully.
"I like you, sister, how about I set you up with my brother? Don't be like Larry's brother because he is ugly and likes to be nosy".
Jennifer was surprised to hear that Syenina's request was so innocent.
"Hahahaha… Looks like I have to go in to help your Mother prepare dinner. You just continue waiting for him!". Jennifer said changing the subject because she didn't know what to say.
Syenina nodded without cooking Jennifer to answer her request. Although she was a little disappointed with Jennifer's response.
Dining room.
In the dining room, Larry's extended family sat together, but there were two empty chairs and it was right next to Jennifer's.
"Jennifer… Is it okay if we wait a little longer?". Asked Mrs. Azura kindly.
"Oh, it is okay!". Jennifer answered, smiling at Mrs. Azura.
After that, she glanced at Larry's father and mother who looked compact and get along, she also witnessed how spoiled Larry was to his parents.
Instantly she felt jealous because she never thought that Larry's family would be like this, compared to her busy family and sometimes only get to see each other once a year maybe even if they have time.
Seeing Larry's family harmony made Jennifer feel comfortable and envious.
A few moments later Syenina's scream was heard from outside.
"Mother …. Brother Charles has come!".
Syenina appeared by taking Charles' hand and taking him to sit beside Jennifer, and Jennifer was still stunned to see Charles.
"Brother, introduce yourself, this is Jennifer!". Syenina said after she sat quietly beside her brother.
"Yes … ". Charles said without glancing at Jennifer.
"Aren't you the young man from this morning?" Jennifer asked in a whisper.
Charles ignored Jennifer's question because he didn't care about her.
Meanwhile, Larry was laughing in his heart at Jennifer's expression. Larry thought, if he had been given the chance to explain that it was his brother who helped her, she might not be surprised.
"He's my brother, his name is Charles …". Syenina did not forget to introduce Charles to Jennifer for balance.
Jennifer just nodded as she looked down embarrassed because Charles ignored her presence.
A moment later, Jennifer swallowed hard as she remembered what she had said to Larry about the person who had helped her and what had happened in Charles' room.
"Woe, I'm in trouble! The criminal I cursed turned out to be Larry's brother. What about my fate now?". Jennifer thought.
The thought of it made her really uncomfortable being next to Charles, even though she didn't get the slightest glance.
"He's scarier than Michael … Oh my God … I don't want to see this cruel person again!' Jennifer thought again as she shuddered.
After dinner, Jennifer joined Larry's family in the living room.
Jennifer could judge that Larry and Syenina's traits were born from their mother and father, but Charles was different. Where did Charles get such a quiet and cold nature?
It's really strange, why he could act like that in such a busy family.
Jennifer secretly texted Larry.
"Why didn't you tell me about your brother back then?" Jennifer asked in a message sent to Larry's number.
"You forbade me, even though I wanted to enter the house to meet my brother and introduce you".
"Anyway you are wrong, and now I am afraid of your brother, he is very cruel".
After sending the message, Jennifer glanced at Charles who was sitting quietly beside Syenina.
"Hahaha…. He's not that scary, actually, he's a warm person but he's been alone for too long so he froze like that…".
Reading Larry's message made her really feel dizzy because Larry can never be taken seriously.
"Jennifer… Are you bothered by this family? Sorry for getting a little fussy and noisy?". Asked Mrs. Azura while holding Jennifer's hand.
"In fact I am happy, you are a harmonious family, I am really jealous because I am far from my family". Jennifer answered shyly.
"Then will you be a part of this family?"
Jennifer choked at her question, is that a request or an invitation?
"Mother… She already has a family. So, how can she have another one?". Said Larry with a sly smile.
"Don't listen to that, a woman will definitely have another family after she gets married, don't you think?".
Jennifer nodded, smiling at Mrs. Azura because she didn't know what to say.
But what she didn't know was that Mrs. Azura had noticed her behavior as she sat next to Charles. At that moment she felt that there was something between Jennifer and Charles.
"Charles … What would you think if Jennifer entered our family?". Asked Mrs. Azura, looking at Charles who had been silent all this time.
Charles looked at his mother so expressionless that Mrs. Azura became annoyed.
"Gosh… What kind of expression is that, honey?" Mrs. Azura shook her head then turned back to Jennifer saying, "I'm sorry my one child! He is like that but you have to be patient with him …".
Jennifer was completely at a loss for words, she didn't expect Larry's mother to be so open.
"I'm going to my room". Charles got up from his seat because he felt uncomfortable.
"Honey… Can I ask for help?". Mrs. Azura glanced at her son who was about to leave the room.
Charles blinked his eyes indicating that he wanted to hear his mother's request. At that moment Mrs. Azura smiled slyly.
"Take Jennifer for a walk! Because Mom has business with Larry and Syenina for a bit!"
Jennifer was immediately surprised.
"Auntie… I don't want to go for a walk! And I'll just go straight to my room."
Charles glanced at Jennifer who he assumed was faking it.
"Follow me!". Charles said in a deep voice.
Mrs. Azura was very happy because for the first time Charles reacted with women, how many women she had brought to the house and even slipped some beautiful women from the upper classes to work in his office, and dirty ways had been done but all failed, and now only with one word her son immediately obeyed.
"Jennifer… Don't be afraid of him! He won't eat you, now follow him!". Said Mrs. Azura tried to convince Jennifer.
Not feeling well, Jennifer nodded and followed Charles from behind.
In the wide and quiet garden behind the house, two people were seen walking silently, even though it was night but all the lighting in the beautiful garden was shining brightly.
Jennifer walked behind Charles with an unsettled mind.
It's been 10 minutes but no one made a sound, Charles still focused on looking ahead with his hands in his pants pockets.
But suddenly Jennifer felt someone was following her, she glanced left and right in fear.
Instantly her eyes looked at the moving bushes, suddenly Jennifer was shocked and hid behind Charles.
Feeling his shirt being pulled, Charles stopped then looked back and Jennifer immediately looked up at Charles with a sad expression.
"There's something moving in the bush, I'm not afraid but I'm horrified …". Jennifer said, pointing at the bushes.
Charles glanced at the bushes, for a moment he thought what was the difference between fear and horror, he began to find this girl strange.
Charles let go of Jennifer's hand and then approached the bushes, after checking, Charles saw a big-headed cat, he took a breath because he already suspected that Larry was sent by his mother to spy on him.
Larry saw his brother's cynical look, and his only reaction was a grin because he didn't expect him to be caught so quickly.
Larry really felt bad, he thought Charles didn't tell Jennifer it was Larry's doing.
He then returned to Jennifer and took her hand and carried her running.
Seeing Charles who suddenly carried Jennifer away, Larry jumped from the bushes and said in surprise.
"Wow…. That old ice chunk ran away from someone's daughter, what is she going to do? I could be strangled by Sophia if anything happened to her".