She Knew She Loved Him(Completed)

On the way to the mansion, Alex called Hunter to find out more information about the girl with red-brown hair and deep blue eyes. To his disappointment, Hunter had seen the beautiful girl with Sanua but didn't know her name; let alone ever spoken to her.

However, did find out that Sanua came to Club Zen occasionally with the girl.

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When Alex got to the mansion, brunch was served.

"How's the company doing?" Old Mr. Zi looked up from the buttered toast he was eating.

The Zi's were known for their picturesque architectural designs. They were descendants of a long line of architects.

Even though Alex may have wanted to study something else, being an architect coursed through his veins. Staring at the old man who seated at the head of the table, he couldn't help but feel proud to be a Zi.

"It's doing really well."

"Ohh, good...good." Mr. Zi replied proudly showing his white teeth; his wrinkles visible as he smiled.

He was secretly keeping an eye on his grandsons' success and what was happening at the company, or so he thought.

Alex, on the other hand, was fully aware of his grandfather's meddling. But since it did not bother him, he turned a blind eye.

They were busy catching up and eating when the doorbell to the mansion rang, echoing throughout the room.

Grandma Zi smiled, stood up and headed toward the front door.

"Wife where are you going? Let them out there answer the door."

"Ah it's okay, I invited a guest." she continued walking to the door.

A few moments later, she came back and next to her stood a lovely looking young woman.

The moment His grandmother mentioned she had a guest, Alex knew what she was up to so he ignored her.

"Alex?" A voice asked from behind him.

He frowned then turned to look.

"And who might you be?" He replied annoyed that his grandparents were trying to set him up again.

"Ahh, how disappointing you don't seem to remember me," the angelic voice replied.

Before anyone said anything more, Mrs. Zi interrupted.

"Come Talia, have a seat." She pulled out a chair next to Alex.

"Alex you remember Natalia Omalu. You went to the same elementary school. She came over when you guys were six and you both played together..."

"Mhm. Talia, it's been a while. How have you been?" Alex smiled and asked as he remembered his childhood friend.

"I've been well. It's good to see you again Alex. I met your grandma last week and she invited me over. I came by since we hadn't seen each other for a while." A rehearsed Natalia said.

Madam Zi smiled proudly. If her grandson wanted to be stubborn, she would gladly help him find love.

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Talia has had a crush on Alex since the day he saved her from bullies in school. A handsome and confident Alex stood up to her bullies and defended her when no-one wanted to be her friend; and because of his popularity, everyone wanted to be Alex's friend, so they had stopped teasing her to look good in his eyes.

That was when Natalia Omalu started liking Alex Zi.

Natalia's waist-length hair now rested on her shoulders. She was no longer chubby but rather strikingly beautiful. Her hazel eyes that were always sad back then was now bright as she smiled at him.

"Ohh, you've grown up well," Alex admitted.

Hearing Alex compliment her looks, Natalia blushed and acted like she hadn't tried her best to stand out in front of her future husband. Oh, how she desperately wanted to be the woman at Alex's side; Mrs. Zi.

"I have? Well, thank you…I must say you're still good-looking." Natalia couldn't help but blush more as her eyes met Alex's.

"Thank you," Alex replied unfazed by her charming words. He was indeed surprised to see her. It has been ten years since he last saw her.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?"

"I wanted to surprise you and here I am. Don't feel bad this is an unplanned return."

They chatted through brunch and everyone was in good spirits. After everyone finished eating Alex and Old Man Zi went to the study to talk about the potential investors he met with the day before. By the time they were done, two hours had passed.

Heading downstairs, he was surprised to see Natalia still there chatting with his grandmother. He walked over and said he was leaving. His grandmother tried to persuade him to stay for dinner, but he refused.

Natalia seemed disappointed that Alex was in a hurry to leave. She knew he was single and thought she would be able to get together with him.

Grandma Zi had been excited when she found out Natalia returned. She purposefully invited Natalia to brunch when Alex said he would be coming by. She knew Natalia had been fond of Alex back then and decided to play cupid. Mrs. Zi liked the idea of having Talia as her grand-daughter-in-law, but hearing Alex state he was not staying, both ladies were disappointed their plan had not worked.

"Why don't you give Talia a ride back to the city since her driver left earlier." She tried coaxing her grandson.

Unaware of their scheme, Alex agreed. He drove Natalia to her hotel and was about to drive off when she hurriedly asked him to dinner later during the week. He refused her invitation but promised they would catch up another time. Alex left the hotel and drove home to Lake-view.