Chapter two

ADRAIN'S POV:

I walked into Otalia's Group of Company. I just flew in from Canada to New York this morning because, I had an important meeting with Blake Otalia the owner of the company obviously. I was so exhausted from my flight and I have to be present for the meeting. I walked into the building when, something or should I say someone bumped into me. Okay I bumped into her so?, She should have watched where she was going. Well I don't apologise so I just continued on my way when I heard her yell

"Jerk" I stopped on my tracks to give her a fitting reply but, luckily for her she already left the building. I went into the conference room.

I should introduce myself. I'm Adrain Ivan Stone, the youngest and most successful multi billionaire. The media portray he as a ruthless, selfish and dangerous man but guess what, they are right. I am the second richest man after the president in NYC, you can call me corky or obnoxious but ladies fall at my feet, they treasure the floor I walk on. Well, I can't blame them, with my 6 ft 4 height, and a face like mine even I will fall for myself but I don't care about that. I was never fond of clingy women.

***After the meeting***

After the 2hours meeting, I had bought the biggest share in the company, making me Blake's boss. I headed to Stone's Enterprise. As I walked into the building all the men trembled at my feet while, the women tried to get my attention by unbuttoning more buttons on their shirt and drawing their skirts higher. Pathetic I thought. I just ignored them and went into my office where Kylie, my secretary came dressed to impress. She was a pretty girl with big boobs and a nice ass maybe I'll help her when I have the time.

"Sir" she said trying to push her boobs in my face. "What's my schedule for today" I left her and went to seat in my chair

"Your schedule is free for today but your father called. He said you should give him a call as soon as you arrive." 'Ugh, what does the old man want now?'

"You can go" I said dismissively. As she walked away I couldn't help staring at her ass. 'i'll tap that ass soon' I thought. I dialed my dad's number

"Hello son" he said in a cheerful mood. If it wasn't for our physical resemblance, one would think that we weren't related because of his personality. He was one to always make jokes and laughed alot, I on the other hand, am the complete opposite.

"Yes Dad, what was so important you wanted to talk to me about?" I said Rolling my eyes

"Oh nothing, I was just feeling a little fatherly today" he said chuckling

"Dad?" I'm exhausted already. I don't have time for his jokes now.

"Can't I call my son because I miss him", "get straight to the point dad" I said getting bored already

"Ok ok"he chuckled "could you come by the house this evening, your mother is complaining that she hasn't seen you in forever" I could hear my mother's voice in the background

"I'm busy dad" I said sorting out files

"Don't you dare give me that lame excuse, your mother is constantly nagging me about you and besides, we have something very important to discuss" he said with seriousness in his voice and I know my dad, he's never serious which means it's really important. Also, I know my mom would probably give my dad an ear full not that I care but, I do miss them a little.

"Fine" I heard mom asking him if I agreed in the background 'he's coming honey' dad said to her and she started squealing like a young girl

"Bye dad" I didn't even let him respond. Their lovey-dovey act can be annoying especially at their age. I continued sorting out some emails that has been pending for a few weeks now .

After office hours I drove to my penthouse. I took a shower and put on a suit. I didn't bother to tuck in my shirt also, I folded the sleeves of my jacket. I got into my car and drove off again to my parent's house.

It has been months since I visited my parent's house. I do love them but, I liked being alone, which is why after college I moved into my penthouse. I don't like coming home because, my parents always nag me about settling down and giving them grandchildren but, that was far from my plans now. I have no intentions of getting married or having kids anytime soon. It's not that I have a problem with kids on the contrary babies love me but, I have my personal reasons which I'll share later in the future or maybe not.

I rang the doorbell and immediately the door opened revealing my mom, she engulfed me in a tight hug almost squeezing life out of me.

"Oh my baby boy.... I've missed you so much. Why don't you come see your poor mother anymore"she said getting teary eyed. This is mom being dramatic. She knows that I have been busy with work

"I've been busy mom, and you know that", "but..." She tried protesting

"May I come in or you want me to leave?" I knew that was the only way to escape her

"Right, come in baby" I rolled my eyes. She knows how much I hate it when she calls me that

"Where's dad" he is not here to tease me. Thank God for that but he said we had something important to discuss

"He's in his office" she said heading to the kitchen probably to check on the meal. I went to dad's office in the meantime

"How are you son?" He said coming to give me a hug. After 52years of age, he still looks handsome. I guess good looks and smartness runs in my family

"I'm good dad" I sat on the couch in his office. "So how was the meeting at OGC (Otalia's Group of Company)"

"It was good. We were able to buy the shares. Anyway, you said we have something important to discuss. What is it?"

"Right, let's go to the dinning room. We'll discuss over dinner". I wonder what it was that was taking him so long to say.

We sat at the table awkwardly eating dinner. No one was gonna start the conversation and the suspense was irritating me.

"Well?, What is it?" I said looking at both of them

"Son.... you're getting married in two weeks" WTF is he talking about. I burst into laughter. I can't remember when last I laughed this hard. For once, his joke was actually funny. I glanced at him and my mom and they looked serious.

"You're kidding right" I asked nervously, wanting him to tell me he was pulling a prank but this happened instead

"I'm not kidding Adrain, you're getting married to my best friends daughter Harmony Harrison" he looked me straight in the eyes meaning he was serious

"WHAT??" I got up abruptly seriously pissed off. How could he?, when he knows my past and the reason I have never had any serious relationship for years now.

"Son..."mom tried to calm me down but I wasn't having any of it.

"Fuck....who gave you the right to decide who I'm going to marry" I said yelling at both of them. My mom was already crying but I didn't care right now how could they do this to me

"Don't you dare yell at me Adrain. I am you father and I have every right to interfere in your life especially when it's the best for you" he got up angry

"F*** you"

"HEY, don't you dare use such language in my house" he tried to lunge at me angrily but my mom got in between us

"Stop it Desmond, he's our son" she sobbed

"Then he should learn to respect me" he said giving me a death glare

"Fuck the both of you. Am not marrying anyone that's final" I marched angrily to the door and was about to leave when my dad said what would turn my life around. Something he knew I can't let go of.

"If you walk out that door, you lose the company"

I have walked hard for that company, dedicated my life to it. It was my only way of forgetting about 'her'. How can he do this to me?

"I'm so screwed" I muttered to myself. I left the house angrily and drove to my penthouse where I plan on getting drunk tonight

DESMOND'S POV:

"How could you do that to him?, He clearly isn't ready to move on" Taylor said sobbing

"What do you want me to do?, Let him suffer all his life?, he's my son too you know" I said angrily

"I know you mean well for him but he's been through so much"she said sadly. Shit I hate making her cry

"Honey trust me this is the best for him. I love him too and I also want to see him smile again. Trust me love" I hugged her as she sobs softly on my shoulders.

This is the best for Adrain, for all of us. Harmony Harrison is perfect for him, she'll be able to heal his wounds and make him happy again as he once was. I didn't mean to blackmail him but am sure he'll thank me in the future for making this decision for him.