18 MATCH MAKE ?

"Thank you sweetie." Thomas stated after sitting himself on one of the vacant couch. It was still morning so there weren't that many people in the cafe.

"Did you eat breakfast before leaving? Do you want to eat something? I can ask the chef to cook some spare ribs for you." Jillyanna was really worried for the man since he was driving alone.

"I haven't had breakfast yet." Thomas answered to her. He would never lie to her because that's what she promised to her when she was still a child. That's the reason why, even though she might feel betrayed, he still told her the truth behind her mother's death.

Jillyanna was a smart child and was able to tell what's right from wrong and what's lie from truth. She didn't hold any grudge against them when he spoke to her about her mother's death.

"Where's your son by the way? Why didn't he left you a driver or someone who can accompany you outside. I really want to give him some beating." Jillyanna ranted to him but she had asked the staff to call the chef over.

"Don't misunderstood him okay? I left without telling him. I wanted to check and see how he's doing. He's been telling me he's fine but I can't guarantee that without knowing it myself. I even heard that someone was going to marry him. How is that possible? A girl was pursuing him? That's ridiculous isn't it? A man should chase the woman, not the other way around. My son is really good. Any woman would be lucky to marry him." Thomas was talking to her cheerfully as if he didn't go through an ordeal earlier.

If she was a second late. If she didn't go back. If she didn't see him. Her mind was full of 'what ifs' and it made her more mad against his son. But she couldn't say it anymore since the man in front of her cared so much for his son.

'That lucky bastard!' Jillyanna mumbled mentally but she was smiling in front of him. Nobody knew what's going on in her brain.

She asked the chef to prepare a nutritious breakfast for Thomas and while waiting, he introduced him to Cielo.

Cielo was once again surprised to see someone who could make Jillyanna show different expressions on her face. She approached them and sat beside Jillyanna on the couch.

"Uncle, this is my friend Cielo. Cielo, this is uncle Thomas." She introduced them to each other and Cielo reached out her hand to shake his.

"It's nice to meet you sweetie. Thank you for taking care of this willful child. You must have a hard time." Thomas stated which made Jillyanna pout her lips.

"Nice to meet you sir Thomas." Cielo responded before taking her hand back to her side.

"Just call me uncle Thomas like Yanna does." Thomas responded with a smile.

"I'm not willful. I didn't give them a hard time, too. I am a very good child." Jillyanna interjected like a very obedient child making them laugh.

"Whatever it is you say." Thomas laughed at her but he was truly happy that she's doing fine.

"Wait a minute. You said your son is working here in this place. Why didn't you tell me? I could conveniently beat him up for you." Jillyanna spoke while one of her hand was closed in a fist, punching her open palm.

"For that same reason. I didn't tell you because I don't want him beaten. Why are you so against him now? Before, you would always follow him around." Thomas commented which earned a 'tched' from Jillyanna.

"That was when I was a child. I didn't know he would grow up to be irresponsible." Jillyanna rolled her eyes while cursing Thomas' son mentally.

"He is not. Don't be so judgemental against him just because of what happened earlier." Thomas sighed knowing that it would be difficult to change her mind.

Cielo on the other hand was curious who was the son they were talking about. These past few days, she met different men that could change Jillyanna's mood and the one she hadn't met yet was Thomas' son.

"Fine. Fine. He is not. Whatever it is you say." Thomas laughed at her once again after hearing her say the words he said to her.

When his food was ready, he ate while Jillyanna talked to him about different things that she's been doing. She told him about her trip to Europe which happened two months ago and her recent visit to her mother's grave.

"By the way uncle, are you going to visit the cemetery? I can go with you." Jillyanna presented herself knowing that the man would go out alone once again. She can't let what happened earlier to be repeated.

"I am planning to go there tomorrow and yes, I'd be happy if you can come along." Thomas answered while taking a sip of the corn crab soup.

"I will pick you up tomorrow. Don't drive by yourself." Jillyanna reminded him which he agreed since she would be upset if he won't.

They talked a lot and Jillyanna spent her time with him at the cafe. When he left after their lunch together, Jillyanna helped Cielo with the accounting. She paid for their meal as well to make sure that the account won't be incorrect.

The day quickly pass and tomorrow came. Thomas and Jillyanna agreed that they would visit the cemetery at 10:00 o'clock in the morning.

At 9:30 in the morning, she arrived at the mansion that Thomas would use everytime he visits the city.

"Good morning young miss." the head servant greeted her. She had seen Jillyanna when she was young and she had seen her visit their Master every time he would come. You can say that she was very familiar with her already.

"Good morning Nanny Letty. Where's uncle?" Jillyanna asked while walking her way to the living room.

"He's still in the study room to settle something with the young master." Nanny Letty responded before helping her with a glass of orange juice.

"Oh? That's a surprise. He's home?" Jillyanna was itching to beat that bastard for leaving his father but Nanny Letty never thought that the young miss was actually planning to beat their young master.

"No, he is not. They are having a video call." Nanny Letty responded before going back to her work which was a disappointment to her.

Jillyanna looked around the place. It's been a while since she last visited the mansion. It's still the same as the one in her memory. The walls still have the large picture of Venus and Thomas. Their family picture was moved to Thomas' room. There was no picture of the aloof young master since he always hated cameras.

Jillyanna waited for a while until Thomas came down with scowl on his face. "What's the matter uncle? Is he really getting married? You don't like the woman?"

Thomas sighed heavily before facing her. "I don't really know what's on his mind. He said it's going to be a surprise and yes, he was really planning to get married. He would introduce me to the woman soon."

"Shouldn't you be happy for him?"

"How can I? I was planning to matchmake you with him." Thomas dropped a bomb that collapsed her world.