MARRY ME NOW

I sat down on my office chair and Yvonne sat on the chair opposite me. My heart was still beating fast, I stood up to go take a bottle of water before coming back to sit down. “Are you sure you’re okay? You look…”

“I am. Anyways, thanks for coming.” I said smiling, she returned the smile. Like that, we talked, exchanging stories and all.

“Did you hear about the party Mr Kings is holding?” She asked. I didn’t hear about it and even if I did I wasn’t going to go. I know she would go. “No, I didn’t,” I replied.

“Now that you heard, are you going to go?”

“No, I’d rather stay at home, wait… Is it a day party or a night one?”

“A night party and it’s okay, I understand why you can’t come so I won’t pressure you.” She said giving an understanding nod.

“Thank you,” I muttered. This is so unlike her though, being her normal self, she’d give me reasons to go. But I’m glad she understands this time.

“No problem, so… How is your job here?” She asked.

“It’s okay, I haven’t had much work since I got here though.”

“Oh okay, I’m glad you’re okay with it.” She replied. After talking for a while, she had to go, her break was over. I had some paperwork to do.

My computer beeped, it was a schedule for Mr Knight. He was going to do business travel? What was my duty again? To give him files, arrange schedules, etc. Oh my- he’s going on business travel which means, I have to follow him?

I could always give an excuse, right? Telling him I can’t go, I have a kid… That’s a stupid excuse, most pa has kids but still go on business travels.

I could feign I was sick? There was no way I could leave Anne and go to some other country. The business meeting was a day from now, which was next tomorrow.

I have to tell him now. I stood up and walked to Mr King’s door, I knocked at it before entering and there he was, his eyes scanning a paper, I’m not surprised.

He raised his head to look at me. “Uh… You have a business meeting next tomorrow in London, I wanted to make a request.” I said nervously, I had no idea why I was nervous, he sat up and nodded his head for me to continue. “I can’t go with you for the business meeting, I have a kid at home, I can’t possibly leave her here…”

“It’s your duty to follow me, there’s nothing I can do about that.” He said, his tone leaving no room for argument.

I sighed. Frustratingly, I walked out. I went to my office, yeah feigning to be sick is the best idea, he could find someone else to go with him.

Soon the day was over and a new day soon came and it got over, it was just like yesterday, but I didn’t come in contact with Mr Kings.

It was 8 pm and I’d just put Anne to sleep. I was drinking my juice and was also on my phone which suddenly rang startling me.

Looking at the caller, it was Jake. “Oh my, you scared me,” I said. He chuckled before saying. “I’m at your front door.” What?

“Why?”

“Aren’t you coming to the party?”

“No, no, I’m not,” I replied. I know it’s not because of Anne I didn’t want to go, but I’m not the party type.

“Why? Come on, be my date.” He said. I blushed. I know he meant that in a friendly way but coming from someone like him.

“I can’t.”

“Come on, I promise it’ll be fun.”

Seeing him say it in a pleading way made me give up, I could go and come back before daybreak. But still, I’ll be leaving Anne all by herself in this house.

“And Anne?” I asked.

“Don’t worry, I’ve got that all covered.” He said and I sighed. “I’d go get ready then,” I said. “Yeah.” He replied. The line went off, and I stood up and walked to my room.

What was I going to wear? Oh god, I have no idea, I shouldn’t have said yes. I’m bad at picking dresses. My phone rang again. “Can you open the door?” Jake asked through the phone.

“Yeah, sure,” I said before going over to the front door and opening it in front of me was Jake, he looks breathtaking. He wore a white suit which suits him so well. Behind him was a lady.

For a moment I thought she was his date until I remembered ‘be my date’ so technically she’s not. In her hand was a box.

“Hi,” I said to her with a smile, and she returned it. “Hey.” She replied.

Jake nodded his head to her. “Please, come with me.” She said walking in. I gave Jake a weird look. He just nodded his head for me to follow her.

Looking away from him, I trailed behind her. “So, where are we going?” I asked. “To your room, please lead the way.” She said and waited for me to walk past her. I walked passed her and soon we were in front of my room. We entered and she dropped the box in her hand on my bed.

I watched her open it, my eyes widened at its contents. She brought out a gown. It is so beautiful. A shoe along with it and a beautiful pair of jewellery.

“Wow.” I was awed at it. “It’s beautiful, uh?” She asked.

“So beautiful.”

“Yeah, so let’s get you ready, the party starts in less than an hour.” She said.

“Wait, I’m the one wearing those?” I asked.

“Yeah.”

“Oh my.”

She chuckled.

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I was looking at myself in the mirror. I know it’s not for me to say, but I looked really beautiful.

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Tessa walked out of the room to the living room. Jake was looking at a newspaper, he brought his head up to look at the lady before him. His jaw dropped.

He blinked twice. “You look beautiful.” He told her and she blushed.

“Let’s go.” He said bringing out her hand for her to take. She took it and they walked outside to his car.

Jake drove for 15mins before reaching where the party was held at. They got out of the car.

Jake opened his arm like a gentleman for her to take. She smiled before she entwined her arm with his and they walked in.

The door to the part opened for the night couple to walk in. They immediately grabbed everyone’s attention.

Almost all eyes were on them. Austin Kings who was busy talking to a business partner also turned towards them. His eyes were solely on Tessa, it widened a bit at how beautiful she looked.

He absent-mindedly dropped the glass of wine he was holding to the floor, causing a loud clash of broken glass.

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