Chapter 17 Lawrence gave Alicia a look full of disdain , his deep voice laced with irritation . " You're already in your 30s . When are you going to start acting like it ? I told you to leave the entertainment industry a long time ago , find someone decent , and settle down . But no , you're still out here looking like a hot mess . I'm not even sure what you're trying to be . " Alicia wiped her mouth and playfully raised an eyebrow at Lawrence . " Dad , seriously ? Weren't we talking about Thiago ? Why drag me into this ? I'm not getting married . I'm a proud no - marriage girl . The only thing I'm committed to is my love for baby - faced hotties ! " As she spoke , her sultry eyes slid toward Hans , who immediately looked away like he hadn't seen a thing . Alicia pouted , her elegant features suddenly dimming with disappointment . " Hans , " Lawrence called out . Caught off guard , Hans jumped . " Y - Yes , Mr. Langston Senior ? " " You're sure that was a girl Thiago jumped out of the car for ? He's not … playing for the other team , right ? He's finally into women ? " Hans cleared his throat . " Yes , Mr. Langston Senior . She was really pretty , the sweet and clean - cut type . " Alicia perked up again , pouring herself another glass of wine with a mischievous smile . " Wow … So that's his type ? What was he even doing getting on a bus with her ? Has he ever taken public transport in his life ? Does he even know how to swipe a fare card ? " Just then , the front doors of the villa opened , and one of the maids , Tina Tyler , walked in , leading Thiago through the foyer . Hands in his pockets , posture loose and cocky , he strolled in with a smirk . " Well damn , look at this welcome party . When did I become such a big deal ? " Lawrence gave him a sideways glance . " I figured I'd better show up before the cops call me to bail you out for stalking some girl on a public bus . " Thiago turned to Hans with a crooked grin . " Where's the glue I told you to buy , huh ? Thirty years old and already forgetting things like an old man ? " Alicia set her wine glass down and stood up , sauntering over to throw an arm around Thiago's neck . " Look at you . Got a little taller and suddenly you've forgotten all about your sis ? So , when did you start falling for good girls , huh ? And why didn't you tell me first ? What am I , dead to you ? " Thiago grabbed her wrist with one hand , prying her off . " Get off me . Quit getting handsy . I'm saving myself for my future wife . " That caught Alicia's attention fast . " Ooh ? What's the lucky lady like ? Spill the tea . I wanna hear all about her . " Thiago smirked . " It's a guy . " Anicia didn't hesitate and smacked him hard across the back . " Get the bell outta here ! " Alicia was ten years older than Thiago . She was seven years younger than their oldest sister , Cecilia , but while Cecilia had always been the straight - laced overachiever , Alicia and Thiago were thick as thieves growing up - equally chaotic and completely unpredictable . Lawrence rubbed his temples , the beginnings of a headache already creeping in . " When are the two of you going to take a cue from Cecilia ? " Alicia was still hanging onto Thiago's shoulders . " Come on , Dad . Cecilia's no fun . You've turned her into a damn work robot . " Thiago chimed in with a smirk , " Yeah , and she's dragging her husband down with her . Dude hasn't said a single interesting word in years . " The three of them were still talking when the siblings ' mother , Brenda , came down the spiral staircase . The moment she saw her son and daughter goofing off , she rushed over and cupped Alicia's face in her hands . " Let me take a look at you . Why do you look so skinny ? Are you over your target weight again ? Is that agent of yours starving you ? " Alicia hugged Brenda's shoulders and grinned . " No , Mom , I'm dieting on my own ! Gotta look good on camera . I've always known it - Mom loves me best ! " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!