Esmeralda's Point of View 
And so as the commemoration began, esteemed guests are leisurely waltzing hither and thither to experience either the multifarious savours of foods or the verbal engagement with new people. As I exit myself from the kitchen, I was taken with a bit of astonishment when I saw Mr. Delfinado. If I recall it correctly, and if my brain wasn't still in a transient mood that time, Lucretius started that he is his rival, either in business or different departments of life. So it is such a wonder why he's invited. Especially since it seemed their rivalry is't in masked. But before I could make myself a cat to be killed by curiosity, I settled by surmising that businessmen and politicians are, in many aspect, alike. They must remain agreeable in the eye of the public and meet with their rivals and enemies as if they are just some normal friends. So, I decided to overlook such a reality an went on befriending people to which became short-lived when Mr. Delfinado himself made his way to me. 
 
 "Such a fated opportunity my dear, I exist to enjoy this kinds of presents in life. " quoted his as he offered his hands to which I politely acknowledged. Though I am unsure what to reply because I didn't quite grasp what he is talking about. 
  
"Well," I widened my smile. "it'very nice to see you again Mr. Delfinado." 
If it weren't for his poor relationship with my current boss, I'd enjoy his company. After all, he possesses great knowledge, especially in the depth of business. So, instead of evading him, I'll simply discard his rivalry with Lucretius, what ever it is, and try to accumulate another understanding with him. 
"With your lingering gaze, I feel like I am being evaluated?"  
"Oh my bad, my bad, it is just I merely slept three hours because of all of this preparation." 
"You helped with these?" By these, he seems to convey the foods as he deliberately picked one cupcake and then ate it. 
I waited for his taste's interpretation about it, which is quite favorable, before admitting. 
"So, are you some kind of personal assistant to me. Lucretius both inside and outside of the company?" he finally reckon upon hearing my response. 
I simply nod. Since I am not informed whether it is allowed or not for me to divulge my purpose in my boss' circle. 
"I see, that's somewhat beyond unusual." 
"Why do you say so? Mr.?" 
Before Mr. Delfinado could even open his mouth to respond, Lucretius, with a surprisingly two chocolate cupcakes in his hand, suddenly offered me one. 
'Here is your bipolar boss that needs to be tended more than 24/7. ' My brain subconsciously thought while I accepted the cupcake, as if it came as a gift. Although it is widely seen that we are currently in the facade of a variety of cupcakes and such. 
"Thank you" I muttered as I step aside to at least make the two see each other clearly. However, to my silent surprise, they didn't seem to even want to acknowledge each other presence. 
'Now that's two cupcakes with contrasting moods. '
"So, um... " I uttered as I began rambling my vocabulary of right words to augment. Terms which will secure the longevity of my job rather than the reverse. " I assume you two are already acquainted or should I introduced you to each other first? " 
"Oh sure, miss Esmeralda. " Mr. Delfinado reacted, making the other guy beside me mumble something only his world could understand. 
"Um...Lucretius, this is Mr. Delfinado, a knowledgeable businessman," I started while beckoning my hand to mr. Delfinado." and Mr. Delfinado, this is my boss, Mr. Lucretius. " 
By the time their split handshake finished, I've already consumed my cupcake while Lucretius hadn't yet bestowed his cupcake even a single bite. This inability to focus on other things in the watch of a certain someone is an indication of mind's trouble. So when he, surprisingly, asked if we a done with our LITTLE business, I instantly answered yes even though I could sense some hesitancy in Mr. Delfinado's expression. I politely smiled in a full manner as an apology.  
"Well, " I began" are you in an unsettled mood for the reason that you are not informed your rival was invited in your aunt's birthday celebration or was it caused by my short interaction with him? " 
As he is behind me, I turned to face him but my objective was diverted when his facade isn't parallel to mine. He is unbelievably facing the ground. 
"Oh well, my boss's bipolar feature is on it's climax these days.' 
"My apologies really, if you think that I am a twisted worker. I don't know why or how you two are rival but it is simply an accident for us to meet again. Moreover, our swift conversations or rather, chats, contained nothing but greetings and acknowledgment. Again, my sincere apologies if I made a mistake, I'm certain that you are aware that it was not my intention to." 
With that, he finally lifted his gaze, with nothing but a blank expression. Then, when I thought he would make a remark, he just unlocked his mouth only to lock it again in a split second. Therefore I, being able to corroborate that this boss of mine has his mind in chaos, decided to waltz him outside. For a while, we lingered frozen in the castle-terrace before he decided to finally face the celebration and greet her aunt. I was already silently cursing him because I thought he didn't followed my advice yet it was suddenly halted when I saw him giving her a bouquet which is more like a vase of arranged flowers. Of course, aunt Amabel was ecstatic and gave him the most aunty embracing of all time. 
"You have no idea how this blooming present bestowed delightful perfection to my yet another gift of the year." she exclaimed. 
Lucretius nodded with a slim grin in response. 
The merriment soon ended with everyone exiting with floating atmosphere. We soon followed such departure as Lucretius seemed to have another appointment patiently waiting for him. 
When we arrived, everyone again welcomed us, especially Lucretius, with utmost importance. Making me realize that I just got so used to him being an ordinary person for sometime with me that I forgot how I am again situated here. For once again, he remained insensible and worse, looked like they irritated him.
'Goodness, then how am I suppose to succeed as his therapist then?! How long do I need to analyze, understand, assist and help him? What if he really isn't sick and just have some issues with his lack of emotions and that's all? God, h-' 
"Miss Esmeralda, " it was nonno Alejandro, knocking on my door. 
"Yes, nonno Alejandro? "
"Are you up for some refreshment work? "
"Sure, what may I help you with? " I asked, immediately standing up in response. After all, after a long night sleep and rest, my body went back to it's normal fitness. Aunt Amabel's birthday celebration seemed to like a King or Queens celebration for me already which is why I had so many flabbergasted moments during such event. But looking back, it is such a pleasure to be able to witness a noble and exquisite happening like that. Because in a world swarmed with people like us, fencing not with sword but with hard work and ambitions to be at the top of the world, few are willing to stop and greet each other.  
"I deemed it would be better for Lucretius to experience some simple tasks for him to understand the importance and bliss of simple lifestyle. "