Perfect Match: Irresistible Desire For You -
Chapter 421
Five years had passed and with time, Ariosa had become more prosperous. There was everything here, tall buildings and beautiful greenery.
The Marshall family’s mansion stood there, magnificent and classical as ever. Its beauty was more prominent in this desolate season.
Darrel was finally home! He missed his family very much and was excited at the prospect of seeing them again.
“Daddy, Mommy, Darlene, I’m back.”
The tall and handsome man, Darrel, greeted the family with enthusiasm.
Two years ago, Leonard, who was more than ninety years old, had died peacefully. Being away from home, this news reached him only a month later. All of a sudden, the grief from that time surged up in his heart when he realized his amiable great-grandfather was no longer here.
Over the years, he had gained a lot but he had also lost a fair deal.
Ashley regarded the handsome man in front of her. Still tall and elegant, she walked up to him and said, “You’re finally back! I have missed you so much!”
Time had done no harm to her. If everything, she looked more radiant and dignified.
She was beaming with joy when she saw her grown son.
After a long embrace, she slowly released his strong body and gazed up at him. “Darrel, the training there is very hard, isn’t it? You seem to have lost so much weight.”
Darrel shook his head with a smile. “Mommy, I haven’t gotten thin. I just gained some muscles.”
Hearing this, Ashley carefully regarded the handsome man in front of her. Her pretty face had a serious look on it. “In Mommy’s eyes, you have become thinner, especially your face. It’s no longer like your daddy’s. It’s so thin! I miss the chubbiness.”
Darrel listened to his mother whine. There was nothing he could say. He remembered having a chubby face when he was a child.
She touched his face, a frown creeping onto her face. Just then, Joseph’s mellow voice came from behind. “Honey, I have become thinner too.”
Even in his middle age, Joseph still maintained a perfect figure. Age hadn’t marred his ruggedly handsome looks.
Ashley, who had been busy looking at her son, was pulled back by Joseph. With a tinge of disappointment, he said, “Honey, our son has grown up. Don’t touch him. He may get annoyed. If you want to do something, do it to me.”
Joseph squeezed her waist with his big palm. She curled her lips in disdain and said, “I’ve been looking at your face for more than twenty years. To be honest, I am very tired of it.”
The old couple had once again started their bickering. Darlene shook her head and said, “Oh my God, please get a room both of you. You two are starting to gross me out.”
Her parents’ faces darkened. Before they could say something, Darlene came forward and literally pounced on her brother. “Darrel, let me feel your strong figure.”
She examined his body, a faint smile appearing in her eyes.
Darlene wouldn’t leave him. She rubbed her head against his neck and remarked, “You have gotten much stronger. Your body is perfectly proportioned, just like Daddy’s.”
After glancing at her father who was whispering something in Ashley’s ear, Darrel gave his sister a haughty look and said, “It’s definitely better than Father’s.”
His remark stunned them for a moment. But soon, a smile lit up Darlene’s gorgeous eyes. “Darrel, you are still as narcissistic as you used to be!”
“We’re a family of narcissists.” Darrel hit the nail on the head.
The family had dinner happily.
After the dinner, the brother and sister took a stroll in the courtyard and tried to catch up for the lost years.
As they were speaking, Darrel’s voice suddenly turned eerily soft. “How is Brandi now, Darlene?” he asked, concern etched on his face.
Having discovered he liked Brandi, he had realized even the simple act of uttering her name made his heart beat violently.
Darlene’s eyes darkened when she heard the name of her dearest friend. Lightly, she explained, “Not long after you left, Brandi also went back. She chose to go to college in Olkfield. She graduated last year. I am not quite sure where she is right now. When I last heard from her, she wanted to go on a trip.”
The cold wind whistled past them. There was no change in Darrel’s expression. He seemed very calm.
“Darrel, we only managed to talk to each other once every two months on the call. In spite of that, it surprised me that you never asked about Brandi. Is it because you call her privately? Are you two in touch?”
“No.”
In the past five years, Darrel had tried several times to contact her. However, it never reached her. In the end, he concluded Brandi had changed her number.
“You guys are really troublesome.” Darlene shook her head in exasperation. “She wished to be your life partner but you didn’t care about her. Instead, you considered her as your sister. And now you tell me you didn’t even bother to contact her!”
Hearing the word, “sister”, Darrel couldn’t help but think of the night when he said goodbye to Brandi. It was the moment that reoccurred in his dreams thousands of times.
“Darlene, if I…”
Darrel was on the verge of making a clean breast of his feelings. He thought he could confide in her and let her know how he felt about Brandi. Just then, Darlene’s cellphone rang.
“Darrel, do you want to answer this? It’s a call from Brandi.” Darlene raised her head and regarded him carefully.
“No, thanks.” Darrel sounded a bit hoarse.
Darlene let out a sigh. She slid the answer key and put the phone near her ear. “Brandi,” she called excitedly.
Darrel sat on the stone bench and Darlene quickly took a seat beside him.
“Darlene, will you come to my birthday party? It will be held the day after tomorrow.”
Brandi’s clear voice rang out for all to hear. Darrel’s heart gave a little flutter.
“Who will be there? And where will it be?” Darlene asked softly.
“Some of my good friends from college. As for the location, I will send it to you soon.” Brandi went on, “But if you don’t think it’s not convenient for you to come, there is no pressure. I have prepared a birthday party at my home too. You can come to my house. My parents miss you very much.”
Glancing at Darrel, who looked as calm as usual, Darlene said softly, “I’ll think about it. Do you mind if I bring someone with me?”
“No. But if you don’t mind, can you tell me who he is? Is he your new boyfriend?” Brandi was eager to hear the latest gossip.
“Screw you! The man I like hasn’t been born yet!” Darlene said sourly.
“What? Not yet born? Are you telling me you like guys who are a lot younger than you? Naughty girl!” Brandi teased her.
“What are you thinking about?” Darlene realized Brandi was very good at pulling her leg.
Darlene shook her head and said, “I miss you and think about you all the time.” This made Brandi smile. “There is something I need to do. I want to introduce my brother to you again. He’s an absolutely handsome and good man. He also has a good career. He’s good at cooking and killing cockroaches…”
Before Brandi could finish her words, Darlene interrupted her, “Please tell your mother that I don’t have feelings for your brother. If your brother really needs a girlfriend, I can set him up with someone. I know plenty of nice girls.”
“All right. And once again you have broken my brother’s heart,” Brandi said dramatically. And then, in a hurry, she said, “Remember to come if it’s possible. I would love to have you here! I’ll send you the address later. Now my mother is calling me.”
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