If It's Not For Your Engagement

"Yes, this is enough for now." Maya nodded in satisfaction as she stared at her own reflection in the mirror on her room. Even though Maya did not understand the fashion trends in this world, the girl was at least satisfied that Finola had some decent clothes in her cramped wardrobe. Her current appearance was not too bad according to Maya herself. Maya knew she had to look good if she wanted to meet Evan correctly this time.

Her first impression on the man's mind was definitely a mess. Maya could only improve her impression in this second meeting. She must not mess up, or this messed up family will really try to end her life themselves next time.

But luckily, while exploring Finola's room, Maya found a good item that she might be able to use against the Finola's family in times of urgency. Maya's eyes looked at the object that was now in the palm of her hand. She smiled, as she tucked it in his pocket, so that no one can find it.

Just after she finished preparing herself, the door to her room was suddenly pushed open by someone. A man in his forties rushed in without even asking for Maya's permission. Immediately, Maya could tell who had just barged into her room so impolitely. The father figure who was supposed to protect her, was looking at her angrily this time.

Behind him, stood Sarah and Grace who were secretly laughing at her. Maya looked at the three of them boredly. She really did not understand why she had to be born into a family full of jokes like this.

Max, Finola's biological father was only two steps away from him, when his voice suddenly rose as his eyes stared at Finola with emotion. "Not only did you dare to vent your anger on your mother, you also dared to hit your sister today? Has that ridiculous attempt of yours really damaged your brain Nola?!"

Maya glanced at the servants who were quietly watching this family drama and began to feel that violence was not a good idea. After all, Maya was also afraid of being suspected if she suddenly changed too extreme. Right now, she could only suppress her anger in this kind of situation. The girl quietly took a deep breath, then shook off all the negative emotions she was originally feeling.

Maya calmly took a step forward, causing the old man to take a cautious step back. Maya may indeed be very calm this time. But sometimes it was in the calm, one could see the great storm raging within the girl's eyes.

Maya calmly smiled at the old man as she answered Max's question in a sad and helpless tone. "She nearly hit me and fell because of her own unstable footing. I didn't touch her at all. I know my place in this family anyway. I wouldn't dare hurt anyone in this house."

Max snorted as he suddenly couldn't read the truth or the lies of the girl's words. His attitude grew even more wary, as he replied to Maya's words accusingly.

"So you're saying that my wife and children are lying right now? Sarah is right. I may have spoiled you so much that you started to dare to go up against your own family right now."

Max spoke as he looked at Maya with disdain. However no matter what, Maya just continued to stand there with a calm face. The man violently lifted Maya's chin to provoke Maya further. His gaze was filled with anger, as he continued to speak in an angry tone to the girl.

"If I don't make an appointment so you can meet Evan today, I won't be able to let you go that easily. Be thankful that I've set you up with him, you'll be safe for a while. At least, I can't leave any marks on you at your second meeting right?" He spoke lowly to frighten the girl. Finola would normally obey if she was threatened like that. But Maya once again remained calm, until Max finally let go of Maya's chin to turn around and go outside.

"Looks like you've finished preparing. Go now. Apologize properly, or you will receive punishment for your failure later," said the man threateningly.

Maya's cold eyes narrowed as she answered those words. "I see," she replied very calmly. Max took those remarks as Finola's usual form of obedience. The man's feelings improved a little, when he assigned a driver to take Maya to Evan's house using one of his cars.

After all, Max couldn't lose his face in front of that man either. In front of everyone, the family remains dedicated in playing the role of a family that cares and loves Finola. Maya was satisfied with the arrangement. After all, the real game hasn't even started yet. They all do not know, that there are many things that Maya can do for her own survival. Max and his family may be evil. But their crimes only look like clowns in front of Maya, if the girl shows her true nature.

Maya passes Grace and Sarah who are secretly disappointed that Max didn't do anything about their complaint. The girl obediently got into the car, as she smiled meaningfully as she watched her own family home slowly drift away from her sight.

***

Maya's second trip was only filled with silence when no one was willing to talk in the car. The driver seemed unconcerned and reluctant to talk to Maya, while Maya herself was more indifferent to whoever drove her at this point. The driver took Maya to a completely deserted environment. At first, Maya had started to be wary because she was afraid that the driver would take her to kill her in a deserted place. But after they passed through the dense pine forest, Maya suddenly saw a huge gate towering at the end of the quite road they were now passing.

Maya's feelings could only calm down after she saw a large European-style house that seemed to be getting closer. Without needing to ask, Maya already knew that the big house was the current residence of her future husband.

As reported, it seems that Evan prefers to live in a place away from the crowds after the accident that killed his entire family. There was not a single other house in the deserted place. Evan's mansion really stood out in that place. But it also looks sad, because that place is a testament to how lonely Evan has been all this time.

After the gatekeeper verified their car, they were finally allowed to enter Evan's large yard. The car stopped right in front of the big house. Maya hurriedly got out of the car, then glanced at the driver in the front seat.

"You don't have to wait for me. I'll call after I finish my business here."

Actually, the driver already knew that being an illegitimate child, Finola did not even have simple amenities like a cell phone or anything like that. The girl would definitely not be able to contact him later. But now they were at Evan's house. Either way, the girl would definitely be able to call her house when she finished talking later. The driver nodded without saying anything, before he closed the window again to leave the wide courtyard.

"So you don't want to go back to your house today?"

Maya made a faint "ah" sound as she turned to look at the man who had just walked up to her. Maya smiled, as she greeted another man who had also visit her in the hospital when she had just reborn at that time.

"Good afternoon. I have come to apologize today, for the impolite behavior I have shown the other time. Of course I have to show good intentions today. Come for a while and then come back, you guys won't be able to judge my sincerity if I really did it right?"

Kevin stared for a long time at Maya who spoke without changing much of her expression. The girl remained calm and composed in front of him. So even people like Kevin find it difficult to know what exactly Maya is thinking.

"As expected, this girl is indeed dangerous." Kevin muttered in his heart as he joined in putting on a small smile in front of the girl. "Evan isn't that hard to forgive someone. There's no need for a girl like you to come to this house alone. What's more, you even asked the driver to come back in this middle of nowhere," he informed as he called Evan's name in a friendly tone. "But he will surely appreciate your good intentions this time," he continued meaningfully.

Like Maya, not many people can read what Kevin really means with his words. The man may appear friendly and considerate on the outside. But his suspicion of Maya, has not diminished since the man personally greeted Maya in front of the house.

Luckily, Maya easily understood the reason why Kevin was acting like that. Maya was not offended at all, as she continued to reply to Kevin's words with a genuine smile.

"Let's go. Evan is waiting for you inside the house," Kevin said while guiding Maya to enter Evan's house.