The Flying Lobster

The kindness of Alfred's family overwhelmed Samantha. She had always imagined that rich families looked down on simple individuals like her, worse, someone who had no family - an orphan. 

When she learned that Brie's husband, Tyler, had also lost his parents at a young age and that Alfred's grandfather practically raised him, it made her think the family was open to nourishing outsiders, having given a stranger a chance to live under their care. 

It impressed her beyond words. Especially with the way they treated her, it made her conclude that the Lu family did not weigh on one's background or status.

'Would it really be possible for someone like me to be with Alfred? Wait… what am I talking about? He hasn't even asked me out. Sam, please.' She told herself in silence while looking down at her lap. 

Soon enough, she felt a hand reached for her cold palms. She turned to her left and found Alfred's handsome face, gazing directly at her.