Chapter 276 - Is It Matchmaking?

"Nathan, come here dear! There is a special guest who wants to meet you!". Sarah said as she pulled Nathan to sit beside Clara, who was the last child of Mr. Fernando. 

Nathan nodded obediently and sat beside Clara, while Jihan only followed her mother obediently while holding her mother's left hand spoiled because she had not seen her for too long. 

"There seems to be an unpleasant smell from this visit, and I make sure Nathan will refuse if this is an arranged marriage". Jihan's mind sullenly looked at Clara, who smiled sweetly at Nathan. 

Mr. Fernando looked at Nathan and Clara with a big smile as he said. "Look at Joseph, our two children look harmonious, it feels impatient to see them getting married soon after Julian, who is said to be married".

"Hahahah... Yes, you're right. We'll just marry them at a young age so that there won't be any disturbances that will damage their good name later, they can live and study together in Japan. There's also Jihan who will help them while they're there". said Mr. Joseph, chuckling. 

Hearing the conversation about marriage, Nathan started to feel uncomfortable. 

Not long after, he looked at his father and intended to change the subject because he didn't like this chat. 

"When did you come back with Jihan?". Asked Nathan who asked again what Jihan had answered. 

"This afternoon, but when my father arrived home you were still on campus taking care of your move". Mr. Joseph replied with a smile as if nothing had happened between him and Nathan. 

"Your papa came home just to pick you up. In addition, he used his return to attend this dinner, so he could talk about the continuation of your relationship with Clara that had been delayed for years". Mr. Fernando connected kindly to Nathan because he failed to marry off his first daughter to Julian, this time he did not want to fail, because he was obsessed with being part of Mr. Joseph's wealthy family. 

"Is this matchmaking?". Nathan asked when he heard Mr. Fernando's words.

"Haha... Joseph, why didn't you tell Nathan that he and Clara had been arranged since childhood?". Ms Fernando asked with a chuckle hiding his annoyance when he saw Nathan's expression tense as if he didn't like it. 

Clara, who was still in the third grade of high school, just smiled without taking her eyes off Nathan, because the man in front of her was so handsome in her eyes, she could immediately forget about Demian.

"Ahhh ... I'm sorry! It's because I'm too busy taking care of my work ...". Mr. Joseph said with a hint of an embarrassed smile. 

"Nathan, are you leaving tomorrow?". Asked Mrs. Fernando changed the subject because she started to worry when she saw Nathan's expression, which seemed to be saying the same thing as Julian at that time. 

Nathan immediately turned to Mrs. Fernando and was expressionless. 

"Yes, everything has been taken care of. That's why my sister is here to pick me up". Nathan answered. 

"Wow... Did Clara know that Nathan was leaving?". Asked Mrs. Fernando to look at his daughter who had just met Nathan.

"Don't know, because we just met here". Clara answered honestly, she smiled sweetly at Nathan.

"They just met now, how can they be patient, but after this they will definitely talk a lot. Isn't that what Nathan?". Mr. Joseph said as he glanced at Nathan.

"Yes". Nathan answered shortly without expression.

"Then, you guys eat outside while it's still not too late, so you can get to know each other and be close!". Mr Fernando exclaimed, who tried to take advantage of the situation so that his daughter could win Nathan's heart. 

"I agree, I also haven't been traveling in this city for a long time". Clara replied enthusiastically.

Clara is a girl who is too good at pretending and takes sympathy for people who can't judge her attitude. Jihan is the same as Julian, she cannot be lied to by the look or the way she talks, she can see which girls are good and arrogant. 

"Wow... That's a great idea! Alright, now take Clara out for a walk!". Exclaimed Mr. Joseph, glaring at Nathan. 

Hearing his father's orders, Nathan's face turned dark, he almost went crazy when he heard the matchmaking, now that he was asked to go out with a woman he never loved at all, he glanced at his mother for help. However, Sarah instead encouraged him to obey his father's words. 

"Have fun dear! Mama pray for you!". Sarah said forcefully because she didn't want to go against her husband. 

With a heavy heart, Nathan got up from his seat and saw Clara.

"Let's go!".

Clara was surprised that Nathan agreed to take her out, her heart, which had been worried when she thought about Nathan's refusal, now became happy.

"Yes".

Not long after, Clara rushed out to follow Nathan after smiling at her parents. 

"Ma, you don't seem to like that girl. Why is she forced to go with her? My brother should rest tonight so he can be refreshed on the trip tomorrow". Jihan asked, whispering to Sarah. 

"Jihan, you better not interfere. You know for yourself how your papa is when you've decided something. Oh yes, don't you want to meet your brother Julian and your sister-in-law?". Sarah said, holding Jihan's hand. 

"No time, Ma, let it be Julian and his wife and Ms. Jasmin to meet me. Okay, I'll rest first!". Said Jihan, who was getting bored with the insignificant chatter between the old man. 

Sarah just nodded to see Jihan go to the room.

Jihan is indeed a child who is more mature than her age so she can always make the right decisions in every situation. 

Meanwhile, in front of the house. Nathan was seen opening the back door of the car for Clara. 

Instantly Clara's expression became complicated because she hoped to sit next to Nathan, but instead she was asked to sit in the back.

"Since we are not that close, you better sit in the back!". Nathan said as he helped Clara close the car door after she sat in the back. 

Because she had loved Nathan since she first saw his picture a week ago, she had made her heart stronger for Nathan. 

For the sake of feeling like that, Clara didn't mind sitting in the back as long as she could be with him, and she was willing to do anything, she tried to smile to hide her annoyance.