The wind blew with force, compelling the trees and shrubs to bend. Henry stared from left to right, both his hands were fixed on the speedometer. He was looking at the path he had deserted for a long while. Several thunderclaps and lightning were the signals that Henry needed to Increase his driving speed or else he'll get to his parent's house drenched. He drove through the woods at a high speed and finally pulled over in front of a two-storey building. Henry was granted access through the electronic gate and he didn't waste any time to wheel the car to the parking lot. He alighted, holding onto his briefcase. He had driven home straight from work. Henry had barely taken two steps away from his range rover when three domestic staff smartly dressed in their black and white uniforms rushed to meet him.Henry smiled at their bowed heads and mumbled a 'good evening.' He handed the suitcase to one of them and strode into the house. They hurried after him, dying to take his orders.It's m
"Mom!" Henry began, his arms around her shoulder. "I know you mean well but trust me I'm working on it and one of these days, I'll come bearing good news." He smiled and guided her face with his right hand toward him."Fine." Madeline surrendered with a deep sigh. She smiled at Henry for the first time since he stepped feet into the room."Are we ready to move to the table now?" Mr Cater asked with his palms wide open before them."Of course," Madeline replied and let them out with a smile.The trio traced their steps to the dining table downstairs. They sat around the large square table. Henry sat in between his parents just like in old times.On the dining table were trays of marinated pork, chopped liver, some steaks and chunks of turkey. Three bowls were also stationed on the table. A bottle of champagne was resting on an ice pail. The domestic staff placed the utensils, goblets and plates. They moved to the corner.Mr Carter uncovered one of the bowls. He grabbed a plate and scoo
"Come in," Henry responded from the inside. He adjusted his collar and stationed both his hands on his table.Eve walked into the office. Henry motioned to her with his head to sit. She settled on the couch."You called me sir?" she demanded with her gaze fixed on the calendar on the wall."Yes," Henry replied wishing she would turn to gaze upon his face even once but she didn't."I spoke to my father." Henry began.Eve stared at him for a moment and cast her gaze back at the calendar."I confronted him about his issue with your dad." He disclosed.Eve nodded repeatedly and darted her gaze to the floor.Henry continued. "I want to set up a meeting between our fathers."Eve lifted her head. Her eyes were rolling in astonishment. "What are you saying?""I know it sounds ridiculous Eve but I've spoken to my father about it and he's cool with it." Henry maintained.Eve swung her head from left to right. "There's no way my dad is agreeing to this meeting." she asserted."I know. The thing
Eve dumped her bag on the round table and cast her gaze at the entrance. A man in his early sixties, smartly dressed in a brown tuxedo stepped into the restaurant. Henry rushed to meet him."No wonder!" Eve muttered under her breath. Henry took after his father in every way. His stature, face and smile. She now understands why her father quickly detected that Henry was Richard's son.Eve rose to her feet when Henry and his father walked up to her. Mr Richard extended his right hand to her. "You must be Bloom's daughter."Eve shook him with a smile. "Yes sir."Mr Richard sat on the sofa opposite her. Eve was about to sit when her phone began to buzz. She dipped her hand into her handbag and pulled out the phone. She turned to Henry after glancing at the phone screen."He's calling. I think he's here."Henry gave her an approving nod. Eve sighed and rushed out to meet her father who was standing outside the restaurant. Eve saw her father standing beside the entrance. He was dressed in
Eve watched as her father step out of the restaurant, her arms folded across her chest. She gave a faint smile when he turned back to look at her. She waved at him till he disappeared out of her sight.She strode to Mr Richard and Henry with a bright smile. "Thank you for coming sir," she told Mr Richard.Mr Richard turned to her with a warm smile. "I should be thanking you, miss...""Eve." she completed."Okay...miss Eve" Richard went on. "As I said, I should be thanking you instead. You managed to convince Bloom to show up here. If it were up to my son and me, this meeting wouldn't be possible."Eve smiled. "I just did what I had to.""And about your dad, don't you worry about a thing. He's going to be fine. He's a bit stubborn and I know you are aware." Richard said.Eve giggled. "My dad is a hot head." she acknowledged."He must take his time. There's a lot of pondering to be done." Richard replied."Yea, he said so."Richard turned to Henry. "So won't you officially introduce her
Eve agreed with a nod. She pressed her handbag to her tummy and strode out of the restaurant. Henry hurried after her. She was marching toward the highway in a bid to hail a cab."Eve!" Henry called out to her.She lowered her stretched right hand and turned toward him with a quirked brow. She could feel the effect of the sun on her face.Henry rushed toward her and waved the little plastic that held his car key to her face. "Can I drop you off?"Eve faked a smile. "It's not necessary sir."She had concluded that henceforth there will be no lifts, rides or long conversations with Henry. This way, she will get over him. She made a promise to her mother and this promise she must keep.Henry turned to stare at his sports car which was parked in front of the restaurant. He darted his gaze to the highway."Look, Eve. There's no cab coming through. The whole place is dry and the sun is not smiling." he pointed out."Don't you worry sir. A cab will eventually pull up and I would be home in n
Eve placed her laptop on her lap and typed the news in the hate group. She had thought about it several times and had decided to drop the bombshell.'Henry's family invited me for dinner tonight.' is the message she typed in the group chatEve threw her head backwards and went on stamping her left leg. She was anxious to read their replies. Since she had planned on getting out of Henry's life, she had decided to reunite with the hate group and chase her revenge goal.When Eve cast her gaze on the laptop screen, replies were already flying in. She began to mutter each reply under her breath.'That's a good move.''It's a step closer. Maybe you can engage his parents in a conversation and find out more about his wife.''Wow, that's a great development.''It proves that you are doing a good job Eve'Eve cast her gaze on the last reply. 'It proves that you are doing a good job Eve.' She sighed and slumped on the couch.If only they knew that she had been fucking around with Henry lately.
"I'm done, sir. I was about to bring them before you called," she said and presented the files to Henry thinking he had called her to submit them.Henry motioned to her to drop the files on his table."Sit!" He pointed to the sofa by his left.Eve sat. "Is there anything I can do for you sir?" she demanded.Henry flashed an impish grin. "You are going to be doing a lot today."Eve smiled. She was okay with the declaration. Right now, she'll be happy to bury her head at work as long as it keeps her distracted from him."So what will I be doing sir?" Eve asked.Henry was stunned by her composure. "It's a lot of work Eve and I'm afraid you might be staying much longer today," he replied."Much longer?" Eve asked him with a quirked brow.Henry cleared his throat loudly. "Yes, Eve. We have a huge task at hand and you might have to stay behind till 8 pm."Eve's eyes widened in horror. Why would Henry say such a thing? Had he forgotten that they need to be at his parent's by 7 pm? she wonder