The Plan

Damien had barely made it out of the building when his phone rang. He already knew the consequences of his action before he went ahead with it but this time, he was determined to face whatever was coming.

“Damien, have you suddenly gone mad?!” His mother yelled through the phone as soon as the call went through.

“Mum, can you listen to me first-”

“Do not tell me to listen, Damien! What has come over you? It’s that bitch, isn’t it? She’s the one manipulating you, isn’t it?” Stacy said, her body shaking in anger.

Damien leaned back on his car seat and pinched the bridge of his nose. If only she would let him explain himself.

“Come home immediately!” She said and hung up.

Just as that call ended, his phone buzzed and this time it was his brother calling. Damien already knew why he was calling so he declined the call and drove to his parent’s house.

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“You didn’t tell me that Damien already agreed to the marriage, Evelyn! Gosh! I can’t wait for the wedding.” Her mother squealed happil