Expensive Gifts

Jonathan Pov...

I am not comfortable after dinner the other night. It seems Gertrude is not aware of anything either. I know dad and Mr. Cushe is up to something and that bothers me so much!

Today is our anniversary with Jessica but dad asks me again to come home early as we need to talk about some important matter that can't wait. Sometimes I feel like dad is doing this on purpose. I had my personal plans but he always calls interrupting my personal affairs. I just hope Jessica won't find faults in me!

I sighed, picking up my stuff to leave and meet Jessica before going home. We could set some other day for our date.

"Hey, baby!"

"Babe, I'm already here! Where are you?" She asked, maybe worried I wouldn't show up.

"Just leaving the office. See you in a bit baby. I love you!"

"See you, babe! Love you too!" She beamed.

I arrived at the restaurant quickly as no traffic jam. I already saw him sitting at the corner spot. I walk towards her and surprise her with a kiss on her head.

"Babe!" She beamed startled standing to hug me.

"Happy Anniversary baby!" I uttered, kissing her.

"Happy Anniversary babe!" She giggled. I gave her the bouquet of flowers and chocolates before sitting down.

"Thank you, babe!" She squeak happily smelling the flowers while I signaled the crew to start serving the food and serenade us later.

After they serenade us. I gave her my other gift. It was Yves perfume and a set of Victoria's Secret. She laughed giggling when she saw my gifts.

" Wow! Thank you! I love them." She mouthed, giggling before she winks at me. Sadly we can't be together tonight. I could just drop by her place tomorrow morning.

"Welcome baby!" I winked at her. She winked at me too before giving her gifts. I laughed when I saw what she has for me. Did we read each mind? She gave me a boxer of Versace Barocco and men's tong with Stamina pills and spray. I laughed covering my mouth and looking at her. She's damn fucking sexy!

"Thank you, babe!" I uttered still laughing.

"Well, is mine or your place?" She asks excited beaming. I don't know how to break it with her but I have to.

"I'm sorry baby. I can't tonight as dad called. I'll drop by tomorrow at your place and eat breakfast with you." I elaborated, dejected. I really felt sorry that we can't celebrate our anniversary the way we used to. She smiled masking her disappointment.

"It's fine babe. I'll see you tomorrow then." She gushed still smiling but I know deep inside her is sad.

"I'm sorry baby! I'll make it up to you!" I promised her. Just hoping I won't have an appointment again when I had plans with her.

I send her home after our early dinner before going home.

I was surprised to see my sister in the living room. Why is Nathalie here?

"I'm home." I beamed walking towards them. Everyone looks at me. Nathalie smiled meeting me halfway.

"I miss you, big brother. I didn't know you are planning to get married. I want to be your bridesmaid." She beamed. I frowned as I didn't tell them I am going to propose to Jessica.

"Yeah! But haven't proposed to her yet!" I chuckled hugging her back. I joined them in the living room. My parents are already there and there are tons of gifts on the center table.

"These are expensive gifts, dad! Did someone propose to you?" I asked my sister but she shakes her head.

"It's for you, big brother! They send these gifts to accept you as the groom. Am I right dad?" He uttered asking dad. I froze unable to move in my seat surprised. what?

"What?" I uttered surprised. Dad looks at me seriously clearing his throat before he speaks.

"We are setting the date on Sunday and we are meeting them at Michelin restaurant." Dad specified not even asking me.

"What dad! No! I can't!" I protested, frustrated. They should have asked me first before setting me to someone else. I am planning to propose to my girlfriend. Why are they doing this to me? I can't marry someone else!

"Why you can't, Jonathan? Give me a valid reason to listen to your immature rants!" Dad asked firmly staring at me.

"I am proposing to my girlfriend. I can't marry someone else!" I responded surely and seriously.

"Shut up Jonathan! I am still your father and I know what is best for you. Your girlfriend is not the right woman for you! You can't see that because she wraps you around her fingers. One day, you will thank me for doing this." He glared at me emphasizing every word. I was dumbfounded looking at them. I can't do this to Jessica! I can't hurt her like this.

"I can't dad! I love her and I want to marry her. Give us a chance! I will set up a lunch or dinner for us for you to meet her and talk to her closely." I whined, explaining as I can't hurt her. She's the woman I wanted to be my wife.

"I can't assure you that but let's see how trustworthy, elegant and professional she is. Invite her for a dinner tomorrow." Dad boomed before leaving us speechless. I look at mom but she wasn't pleased as well. Everyone doesn't want Jessica even the maid is forced to serve her. I don't know why! I look at my sister but she just shrugged her shoulders walking out. I was left dumbfounded staring at the expensive gifts.

I want to scream and shout out my frustrations. My fist is eager to punch anything to vent my anger but I can't do anything just to stare at the gifts and listen to dad. Why do they hate Jessica so much? What can they see in her that they hate that I couldn't? Why can't they see what I see in her that I love? She's a smart, gracious woman, and helpful. She has everything besides her alluring body and beautiful face. I want answers to all my whys!