Winter’s POV
“Congratulations, Winter and Wilson you did a great job!” the director cooed as soon as the last take was done.
“The drama remained the highest viewed since the very first airing of it!” Anne, the assistant director added.
Everyone started clapping as they handed Wilson and I a bouquet of flowers as a congratulatory present.
Wilson and I bowed our heads to give respect to them. “Thank you so much, Director Ricky. It was so nice working with you.”“Oh, Winter. It was really nice working with you, too. I hope I can work with the two of you again.”
“Of course.”
After celebrating with the drama staff for the success of the drama, Olivia and I went straight to my van.
“Ah, it was so tiring.”
“By the way, Winter. You have new offers of five dramas. Maybe you can look through each script when you get home and tell me which drama will you choose.” Haley said to me.
I heaved a sigh. “I just finished a drama and here comes another drama again.”
“Of course, you are the highest paid actress here in our country. Many film producers and agencies are trying to work with you.”
“Oh, well. By the way, can I go to my favorite restaurant first? I just want to eat something delicious since my drama was successful.”
“Sure, I’ll even treat the two of you.” Said Haley.
I raised an eyebrow at her. “Are you sure about that?”
“Of course, I am! Let’s go!”
The three of us went to my favorite restaurant to eat since Haley said it would be her treat.
“Say, Winter, would you like to work with Wilson again?” asked Haley.
I sipped some of my wine before looking at her. “Well, if there’s a good offer, then why not?”
“You know, the audience loves seeing the two of you together. They think you make a good couple.”
“And what is that supposed to mean? Do you want me to date Wilson?”
Haley smiled. “Well, if you like him, I guess there’s nothing wrong with dating him at all.”
“I don’t want to date him.”
“And why not?”
“He’s not even my type. I don’t like the way he dresses. He looks like an old-fashioned geek when behind the camera.”
“Oh, Winter. You really are so picky when it comes to choosing a man, even though you never even had a boyfriend.”
I widened my eyes at her. “W-What did you just say?!”
“Nothing, nothing.”
Then my phone started ringing. I checked who the person who just called was and realized it was actually grandpa. Wait, why is he calling me?
“Hello, grandpa?”
“Winter? Can you go here to the mansion after your work?”
“Why grandpa? Did something happen?”
“I have to say something important to you.”
I didn’t speak immediately. I wonder what is it. And what is that? Something that he wants to tell me.
“O-Okay, grandpa. I’ll go there now.”
As soon as I put my phone back in my bag, I caught Olivia and Haley looking at me as if trying to listen to what I was talking about with my grandpa.
“I need to go now; my grandpa wants to see me.”
“Alright. Just don’t forget to read and pick one of the scripts that I gave you, okay?”
***“Where’s grandpa?” I asked one of the maids as soon as I reached the mansion where grandpa asked me to go to, saying that he has something to tell me.“She’s inside the library room, Miss Winter.”
I proceeded to the library room as she said and I saw grandpa sitting on his swivel chair while staring at a space as if thinking so deeply about something. I smiled as I walked toward her. “Penny for your thoughts, grandpa?”
He got surprised, but then he smiled upon seeing me. “You’re finally here, Winter!”
“Yeah. You told me you have to say something important. What is it?” I said as I sat on the chair in front of his desk.
Grandpa took a deep breath before looking at me again. “Actually, there is someone I want to introduce to you.”
“S-Someone? Who is it?”
“He is someone I really trust and is someone reliable. His grandfather was actually my best friend back in the days.”
“He? You mean, he is a man? Who is he? And why do I need to meet him, grandpa?”
Grandpa smiled, then he turned his gaze to the door of the library room. As if on cue, the door went open and a familiar man with an eye patch on his right eye stepped in. I stood up when I realized who that man was. “YOU?!”
“THAT WOMAN!”
We both pointed our fingers at each other as soon as our eyes met.
Grandpa looked alternately at the two of us as if he was confused about what was happening.
“Do you know each other?” he asked.
“Yes!” we answered in chorus.
I glared at the man before I faced grandpa again. “He is the man who hit my car the other night!”
“What? I didn’t hit your car! You were the one who wasn’t in the right condition while driving.”
“W-What?! I didn’t even---
“Alright, enough now,” Grandpa said to stop the two of us from arguing.
I was still glaring at the man as I sat back down in my chair.
How can he blame me for what happened? Does he even know who I am?!
“Grandpa, what is this man doing here?”
Grandpa straightened his back and cleared his throat before talking. “Well, as I have told you earlier, Winter, his name is Matthew Davis. His grandfather was my best friend back then and we really were good friends.”
“Grandpa, why are you saying these things to me?”
“Winter. You’re twenty-four now. And you’re not getting any younger. And you know how much our family needs a man to run our company since both you and your sister have your own jobs. We need someone who is a kind, smart, and reliable man. Like Matthew.”
I narrowed my eyes at grandpa. “So, what do you mean by that, grandpa? Are you planning to adopt this gibberish man?”
“No, I’m not.”
“Then what is it?”
“You are going to marry him.”
Winter’s POVMy eyes immediately widened as soon as grandpa told me I was going to marry the stupid man in front of me. “W-What did you say? M-Marry this man? Are you even serious right now, grandpa?”“Matthew is a decent man. I know you don’t know him yet, but I know the family where he came from. They are good people, and aside from that, Matthew is a smart man who can run our company in due time. He will take care of you, trust me.”I stood up. “Grandpa, I don’t care if this man came from a good family. Can’t you even see him? He looks so cheap. I don’t even think he owns the car that he used to hit me.”“I did not hit you. And about the car, that wasn’t actually mine. I just borrowed it from a friend.”“See? He can’t even buy a car! How can you say that he can run our company? What if he just robs us and then disappears when we’re already bankrupt?”The man stood up and looked at me. “I may not be born rich, but I can assure you that I was raised by a good family. I don’t rob peo
Winter’s POV“What?! Your grandfather is asking you to marry a stranger?!”“And he is not just a stranger, he is a penniless man! Why would I even marry a man who wouldn’t be able to provide me the things that I want?!”Haley nodded her head. “You are right. That man might be planning something, and that is why he wants to marry you. Perhaps he even knows you are a popular superstar.”“Exactly. And who wouldn’t even know me? There are so many people nowadays who do that kind of scheme. They’ll ask you to marry them, then once he finally gets all of your money, he will leave you crying and hide forever.” Olivia added. “There is no way I’m going to marry that man!”“But what if your grandpa insists you do so?”I shook my head. “No way! Even if he tells me he’ll disown me as his granddaughter!”***“You’re going to marry Matthew, or I will disown you as my granddaughter?” My eyes immediately widened when grandpa told me that. He really visited me at my house just to ask me about the ma
Winter’s POV“What?! Winter is going to marry that man?!” mommy said while we were having dinner together with the asshole that grandpa wants me to marry. “I am so sorry I wasn’t able to introduce myself Immediately. My name’s Matthew Hughes.”I rolled my eyes. Acting like a good guy in front of everyone, huh?I don’t even know how he got the trust of my grandpa.“What’s your job?” dad asked him.“I-I am currently trying to find a job. I just quit my job as an office clerk last month, so---“An office clerk?” mom joined in again.The man nodded his head. “Yes, Ma’am.”“I think that’s a good job. At least you have experience when it comes to clerical work which has something to do with running our company.” Summer commented with a smile on her face.Why doesn’t she just marry that bastard instead?“There’s no way a mere office clerk like him can run our company. Dad, what are you even thinking? Winter should at least marry someone who is rich and capable enough since she herself cann
Winter’s POV“Winter, why are you frowning like that? It’s your wedding day today, you need to be the happiest woman in the world. I know you've been dreaming of getting married to someone.” Summer asked me.The day has finally come. The day that I hate the most. I never really imagined this would come. I thought grandpa will always be there for me, but he forced me to marry someone I don't even know.I glared at her. “Really? You’re asking me that?”“Why? I think your groom looks like a good man. I think he will take care of you. That's what's important, right? To have someone to take care of you and understand you for the rest of your life.”“I don’t need someone to take care of me.” I cut her off.This woman really has the habit of playing the main character. She always acts as if she is always saying the right thing when she doesn't even know anything.“Winter---“Can you just stop acting as if you’re sympathizing with me? For sure, you’re celebrating now because you won’t be able
Winter's POV"This will be our house now?" Matthew asked while roaming his eyes around the mansion that grandpa gave us as a gift for our wedding.I rolled my eyes and looked at him. "What else do you think? Why? This is the very first time you've seen such an enormous house like this, right?""You're right. And I just also think that it might be a little exaggerated for the two of us to live in a mansion like this.""Well, sorry because we were not born poor like you. If you don't want to live here, then you're free to leave anytime. That would even make me happy." I said, then I finally walked upstairs straight to my room.Why does he keep on acting as if it does not thrill him about living in a mansion? For sure, he hasn't even seen such a huge house like this. And for sure, he is so excited to finally steal anything in here.But I won't let him do that. If he thinks he can use his tricks on me, then he is wrong. I will surely reveal his real identity to my grandpa and when that ti
Winter's POV"So, what happened last night?" Haley asked me teasingly while we were inside my dressing room, preparing for the conference that we are going to have with the agency about the new project that I want to do.I glared at her. "I killed him. Are you happy now?""What?! Wait, did you really do that?!"I just rolled my eyes.I just hate every single thing about that stupid man. Knowing that he's living under the same roof with me pissess me so much. I badly want to kick him out of our family immediately. And now, he's going to be appointed as the new president of our company. For sure, he is now celebrating."These are the projects that are being offered to you, Winter. Have you checked them already?" "I didn't. I was too tired to check them. Just tell me the roles I will be playing and I'll decide."They all heaved a sigh. They can't do anything, anyway. I am their biggest celebrity and half of the profit they earn comes from me. "As for the drama with 20 episodes, the rol
Winter's POV"Winter, I want you to meet Ian Lewis. Ian Lewis, this is Winter Wesley. The two of you will be playing the lead roles in the drama, My Pretty Mermaid." said the producer.I just glanced at Ian then I averted my gaze again while drinking my iced coffee. "Umm, okay.""Is that how you really greet your leading man?""Well, yeah. Any problem with that?" I said, without looking at him.He laughed sarcastically. "Your management must spoil you too much. Because you're the highest-paid celebrity in the country, you're already treating other people like they owe you something."That made me glare at him. "What did you say?""Er... Winter and Ian, please don't fight here. You are going to work with each other for a few months, so please get along well."I rolled my eyes and stood up. "Whatever. I will never o to any shooting if that moron doesn't behave well.""W-What did you just call me?!" "E-Enough now. Okay, let's just meet again tomorrow for the photoshoot. You may all leav
Matthew's POV"Thank you so much for driving me home, Jack," I said as stepped out of the car that Mr. Wesley let me borrow. Jack bowed his head and smiled. "You're welcome, sir."After that, I finally headed inside our house. 'Welcome back, Sir Matthew.' said the maids to me."Thank you. By the way, is Winter home already?""Miss Winter hasn't arrived yet, sir. But Mr. and Mrs. Wesley is in the dining room with Summer.""Oh, I see. I'll go there now."I went straight to the dining hall, and I immediately saw Winter's family sitting at the long table."Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley. To you too, Summer." I greeted them with a smile on my face."Good evening, Matthew!" Summer greeted me back.I was about to give Mrs. Wesley a kiss on the cheek, but then she turned her face away from me. "Where is Winter?""She hasn't arrived yet. Maybe she's still discussing with her management about her new drama project.""That kid really never changed. Even if she's already married, she still