*Ring Ring*"What the hell! I won't sleep in peace anymore."Marina cursed,she was sure a headache was on her way."Hello Daddy, what's the matter?" she asked."You unfilial child,you dare ask me that? Am I your father or not? It's been weeks but you didn't bother to come visit me? Do you want me to die of loneliness?" Mr Santos yelled on the phone."Dad, can you not speak so loudly,I will go deaf if this goes on." Marina replied."Are you trying to change the subject? I i am telling you,that won't work on me hump! " he said humping in discontent."Change what subject?" Marina feigned ignorance,she was indeed trying to divert her dad's attention."Hump! I am telling you, dinner at my place, come with your boyfriend,I want to meet him. If you don't bring him along,I will arrange your marriage immediately." he threatened."Dad!" Marina called frustrated. What boyfriend? that was just a ploy to keep her dad off her shoulders back then! Now where on earth was she going to find a boyfriend?
Martina went straight to the hospital to see her mom but was surprised to see her mom awake,a nurse feeding herShe rushed towards her and hugged her bursting to tears.Don't mistake her,these were tears of joy. Her mom had been lying in bed for the past month. She was rushed to the hospital after falling unconscious and was diagnosed with kidney failure.She had tirelessly searched for a kidney donor just to save her mom. God was gracious enough, they had found the perfect donor but her mom's body had shown signs or rejection and she slipped to coma so seeing her mom awake and well,how could she not be happy."My daughter!" Her mom called her lovingly."I missed you so much Mom,I thought I would lose you!" she cried"I could never leave without seeing my other daughter." her mom said longingly.She missed her other daughter. After giving birth to them,she didn't have a choice but to give away one of them. She couldn't support them and did not want to let them suffer with her.She had
After the father and daughter duo finished their hugs, Marina's Dad proceeded to welcome Lucas in the house." Good evening uncle." He greeted me Santos politely.Marina's Dad, Mr Santos was happy to see Lucas appear as his daughter's girlfriend. This was like a surprise to him,he least expected it. He had known the boy since she was young since he had a good relationship with his grandfather. Lucas Morgan was the favourite grandson of that cunning old man so they had met beforehand. He,as a father, admired the boy since he could see the potential in him. He could tell the boy would amaze the world with his business capabilities." What uncle? since you are dating my daughter, shouldn't you call me father?" he asked him with a huge grin on his face.He was truly happy to know that his daughter was able to get such a fine young man." Yes, father." Lucas said, emphasising the father part.Marina coughed violently hearing the ice block call her dad father like it was a usual thing to do.
"Engaged?" Marina asked just to be sure her Dad wasn't confused." Yes Marina, when are the two of you getting engaged?" He repeated his question,this time slowly enunciating each word for his daughter to understand. Not that she was slow to understand,he could tell she was trying to evade the topic." Dad,don't you think it's too early for that?" Marina asked." What do you mean by it's early? Are you planning to ditch him? That's why you don't want to be tied to him?" Mr Santos asked sternly." What are you saying dad,stop imagining things." Marina replied avoiding eye contact with her Dad.Mr Santos narrowed his eyes on her. He can smell something fishy from his daughter's side. Is it true she wants to break off with this fine man that's why she's against the engagement thing?" If that's it then we have to set the engagement date. Young man,I'll come discuss this matter with your grandfather." Mr Santos said, turning to look at Lucas." We will accept your arrangements father." Luc
The father and daughter Pair hugged for a while before separating." Are you spending the night here or are you going back to your house?" Mr Santos asked." I'll be going back today,I have some things to settle at the firm but don't worry Dad, I'll come visit you very soon and spend some time with you." Marina said." It's okay , now that you have a boyfriend you can spend some time with him and cultivate your feelings for each other." Father Santos replied." Dad, what are you saying? just because I have a boyfriend should I stop visiting you?" Marina countered." I said you two can spend some time together. I am Old after all while you have a long life ahead of you." Mr Santos insisted." but..."" Okay father,we will do that." Lucas interrupted Marina before she could continue arguing." Good, at least your boyfriend is understanding." Mr Santos praised earning a scoff from Marina.Looking at Lucas,she glared at him. What was he intending to do supporting everything her dad said? I
Lucas was busy admiring Marina's apartment. Honestly speaking, it was better designed than his penthouse. It was beautiful and one could tell that the designer responsible for decorating the house was a topnotch one.Marina was preparing a cup of coffee for both of them. She realised that she didn't ask for his preference but decided against doing that. She'll just make it bitter with one cube of sugar just like she loved her coffee. She hoped he would like it.Holding a tray in her hands, she walked towards the sitting room. She found Lucas holding a picture frame she had placed at the table. It was a picture of her and her parents. In the picture her Dad and Mom were seated while she stood between them. They were all smiling in the picture.She didn't find him intrusive, it was a picture of her family after all and he seemed acquainted with her father." Your coffee is ready." She said successfully announcing her presence in the room to Lucas whose attention was concentrated somewher
" I'll wait to hear from you,I hope you have my contact number?" He asked." I have the company's office number." Marina replied. Since their earlier interactions were purely official, Marina never saw the need to have her boss's number." You can also find me personally,you know where to find me. Since it's a matter of great importance to you, do take the time to drop by the office." Lucas said nonchalantly.Marina was obviously displeased by his choice of words, was it only important to her alone? What about him? Was he forced into it? wasn't he the one giving more demands about taking the relationship to another level? She only proposed a relationship not marriage. He of course was the one demanding she marry him, so why is the matter only important to her?Lucas on the other side said those words intentionally. He wanted to see to what extent she can control her anger. If he was to get married,he was to at least Marry someone who didn't have anger issues. He wasn't into gentle and
Lucas had wooed Tina for three consecutive months before she finally agreed to become his girlfriend. He was the happiest man that day and she finally agreed to have a relationship with him. They had dated for quite some time and things were going smoothly. Just when he was planning to propose to her and later open up about his identity she brought up the issue of breaking up.Lucas had thought that she was maybe pranking him until he saw her kissing his best friend and then she uttered those ugly words about him being nothing but a penniless punk.He was hurt but then he thought that it was better that way, at least he didn't get stuck with that type of woman.Lucas stripped his clothes and went to the bathroom to take a shower before resigning to the bed for the night.He has in mind calling his assistant to bring him a set of new clothes for him since he couldn't wear the same clothes the following day.He wrapped himself with a bathrobe before exiting the bathroom and immediately c