Ariche Point of View

He is an amazing person!

I like him. He is a keeper.

My adopted father in law is indeed a great businessman and a person of kind heart.

"How do you know him?" Mr. Beggar whispered in my ear. We are in the car going to our adopted Papa's house as he is now our family and so is his family and a family should stay together.

"How do I not know him? He is your father." I whispered back as I passed on a smile to A-Papa.

"Didn't I tell you that my father was a beggar who died of hunger?"

"Yes."

"Then how is this person my papa?"

"Because he came forth to me and asked me to adopt him as your Papa hence becoming my A-Papa in law." When I completed whispering back the reply, Mr. Beggar threw a glare towards A-Papa and the later smirked in reply.

A-Papa did tell me that he knew Mr. Beggar from way before and so does his family so they are not strangers at all. Now that I saw how they both are very expressive with each other, I'm relieved.

"When did that happen? Why didn't you tell me? How can you believe just anyone? Aren't you scared of being fooled?" He raided me with questions but I, being a calm and composed person most of my life, took a minute to think and give him satisfying reply.

"The day I adopted you was when I met him and he told me that he wants to be your father. I was already handling one adoption at that time so why not another; so I adopted him as your father. It was meant to be a surprise to you for today that A-papa wanted to give. Also, I'm a great Psychologist, Mr. Beggar. I have clear understanding on putting my trust on people. Isn't that why I trust you? And look at you, you already got me as your foster wife."

Feeling relieved and glad to have relieved him from his doubts, I turned to A-Papa to know more details on the matter we discussed before.

"How are the things going on A-Papa?" A-Papa who was sitting on the front passenger seat turned to me with a very bright smile.

He always has this wide smile on his face that I like and dislike at the same time. So much happiness on face is not a good thing to watch.

I like to watch passive expressions of people's faces. That is why I love Mr. Beggar's face a lot. He rarely smiles and often puts on a frown which is just so watchable.

"They are just the way you wanted, F-Dear. Once you settle down, we can discuss the details tomorrow." He said kindly and I nodded in reply.

"F-Dear? That sounds so wrong on many grounds." Mr. Beggar mumbled out loudly.

"It means Foster Dear. You will not understand our Papa-daughter's bond." And with that A-Papa made me admire him more.

He is a perfect Papa for Mr. Beggar.

"So who else are in our family, A-Papa?" He passed me a small smile and started giving me the census of his family.

"Your A-Mama married me nearly four decades ago. It was a marriage out of love. I fell for her gentle and kind manner. Then we have our first son - Nereus Ioannou, you're A-brother, who is a very friendly yet a fierce man. He is married to a famous model Iona Karras. Iona is spoiled child but she is not a bad one. You just have to get close to her to receive warmth from her. Then there is your husband, Aegeus Ioannou, who is now called Sterculius, is a tough and an arrogant man but his heart knew nothing but justice. Then we have our youngest, our daughter Lenore who is a very active and a bubbly girl. She is too active and energetic so you both will get along quite well."

Wow! All their names sound so good!

Hearing all their names, I don't regret giving Mr. Beggar the name Sterculius. It suits well with his person and matches the range of his now family.

What I'm happier about is A-Papa already included Mr. Beggar in his family tree and I cannot wish for more.

"I'm so happy to be giving you a big family, Mr. Beggar. You don't have take your decisions in future. I will make all the decisions for you so you can rest well."

"Why does it feels like you are asking me to rest in peace?" Mr. Beggar said something similar to that to himself in a small voice which I ignored as we neared the huge mansion.

The house – mansion – was so huge and the path from the front gate to the porch can be used as runway for airplanes. It was that long and smooth.

On both side of the road was neatly trimmed and kept garden with small lights blinking beautifully as if it were a seasonal village festival.

Once we reached the porch, a line of well dressed people and another line of well dressed another set of people are standing by the door to receive us.

"Don't fret about them F-Dear. You can move freely around them. They are after all your family." A-Papa assured me.

I am not really worried about anything but since I still don't know them personally, I will have to be clipped with my response and talk less.

That would give them time to get well acquainted with me.

The moment I and Mr. Beggar got down from the car, the whole set of overly well dressed people came running to me and pulled me into a tight hug when only one lady from the group did not hug me but hugged Mr. Beggar.

"Welcome back, Aegeus." She mumbled to him while others screamed welcomes for me.

Every one of them squeezed me with unbelievable love and joy. To be honest, I cannot understand this level of happiness.

I mean, how can one be this happy?

I was pulled inside the huge house by all of them and followed suit is Mr. Beggar with a believable and pleasing scowl ever present on his face.

"So you are the beautiful, kind and an angel daughter in law my son got for me. You are more beautiful than what I heard of." An older woman who definitely is A-Mama clapped her hands in utter excitement.

She squeezed my cheeks and rubbed my face with affection never seen or heard before.

"Now that you say, I have to believe you, A-Mama." I answered briefly with a polite smile. She hugged me again before passing me to the next family member.

"No wonder my brother fell in love with you and married you without telling us. You found a gem, brother." This must be my A-Sister in law. She is of my height and looks particularly sexy.

Her limbs must have been manufactured under customized private obligation that they look so long smooth and delicious.

"Gem is happy to meet you." I again answered briefly with a polite smile and everyone laughed

"Welcome to our humble family, little sister. If you need any help taming my brother, trouble me and I will help you." And this is my A-bro in law. He looks like one of the sculpture figures I saw in the city.

Just great!

"Mr. Beggar is perfect, A-bro." I answered back tossing a polite smile to him and tossed a grin to Mr. Beggar.

"Mr. Beggar? Are you insulting my brother in law?" Ah, this is A-bro's wife.

I don't know why, but she looks like a sharp rusted nail.

"That is my name for him."

"You are poor, why did you marry my brother in law?" She asked sharply. I still smiled politely while answering her.

"He is poorer than me thats why."

"Now that he is rich, are you happy?"

"Yes and No. Happy for him but not happy for myself."

"Pretentious." She muttered through her teeth.

"Thank you." I love it when people praise me in that way. As a pessimer, endearment like that is like a praise to me.

I think she knows my heart very well.

"Do you even know who I am?" What kind of question is that?

"Of course, A-Papa said you married A-Bro and became his wife."

"Not only that, my maternal family is both influential and rich. They are powerful."

"Congratulations." I really congratulated from my heart.

But why does she look like I pulled a tooth out of her mouth?

Other than her, others were covering their mouths but it clearly seen that they are smiling. Seems like my sincere congratulations reached their hearts too.

"Thee Mou! I can crush you easily if I want to. Do you know that?" She said hotly.

"Really? Sorry, I didn't know." I should've asked A-Papa more about the family members.

It is quite embarrassing to boast about themselves.

"That's enough, Iona." A-Mama said in a warning tone but Mr. Beggar beside me said I can deal with them quite nicely and not to worry.

"Mama, how can Aegeus marry this vile thing?"

"She actually adopted me as her husband. That is how it happened." Mr. Beggar told his sister in law who gaped at both of us with a model-ish sneer.

"Yes so you are my adopted sister and I am your foster sister. By hierarchy, I'm your senior in relation." I told her with a grin stretching my hand to shake hers.

She is a great person to talk to!

It is really interesting to chat with her.

Mr. Beggar is lucky to be in such an amazing family with interesting people.

"Nice to meet you, A-Model."

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