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Chapter 5: A Dinner With Mrs. Nester
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2022-11-15 21:14:20“Well….I’ll check my calendar first once I get home, then I’ll tell you my answer after the event is finished.” The petite girl wanted to jump in pure glee when she finally have an opportunity to spend time with Dion.
“Thank you for your consideration, Mr Nester.” She beamed, “Your welcome Ms. Hensley, You should get home, office hours already ended a couple of minutes ago.” Dion added.
“Yes, Mr Nester! Have a safe trip home and you too Mr. Nicholas.” Victor waved his hand indolently while sending her a small grin, “You too.” he muttered.
They watch the girl leave the building, it was obvious how happy she was they could tell that she’s on cloud nine, “Wow~ I wasn’t expecting that, I thought you would brutally reject her and not give her a chance.” Victor commented. “I’m not that cruel….I think.” Dion replied, unsure of his answer.
“Uh-huh, right. Come on I’m starving.” Victor went first before Dion followed him from behind “Hey, wait for me.” Dion said sprinting to Victor's side.
A black Rolls-Royce was parked in front of the building, there was a man in his late 40s, apparently waiting for a specific person to come out of the automatic sliding door.
“Young master Dion, and Mr Nicholas.” The man said giving the two a head bow.
“Sir Gaven I told you to just call Victor instead of my family name.” Victor pouted like a child.
“I’m simply giving my formalities, Sir Nicholas, I hope you understand.” Victor sighed in defeat knowing that he couldn’t convince Dion’s family Driver to call him by his first name.
“I understand Sir Gaven,” Victor smiled which Gaven gave in return.
Dion pulled the door and went inside the vehicle before Victor followed, Gaven walked across the front car and entered before they left the vicinity, “Mr Nicholas, are you going to stay in young master’s house?”
“It’s just a quick stay, I’ll be eating dinner at his place then leave afterwards.” Gaven nodded with a hum.
“Mr Gaven, Is it okay for you to drive Nicholas back home,” Dion inquired.
Gaven responded with a smile, “Of course Young master.”
“Thank you, Mr Gaven.” Dion uttered.
They arrived in front of the Chateau-like house, the silver steel bar gates were opened by two men and the Black Royce car drove inside.
It stopped In front of the foyer after going around the fountain in the middle, Victor decamped his way to the Manor after leaving the car before Dion exited the vehicle as the car drove away, Dion was dragged by Victor right after he steps inside pulling him to where the dining room is located.
“Hurry up! You’re like my father when you walk!” Victor complained, “You’re just fast, Victor, don’t blame me for my walking.” Victor could only roll his eyes at Dion's retort.
Victor released his grip on Dion’s arm to push the large brown wooden door in front of them, they were met with a familiar face sitting on the host’s chair at the elongated table filled with mouth-watering delicacies, “Dion! Victor! Come and take a seat.”
Dion’s mom gestured them to their seat which they followed, Dion sat on the left while Victor sat on the right, “I’m glad to see you joining us for dinner victor, how’s your mother and father?”
Victor grinned at Dion’s mother before he spoke, “My father is currently in another country for business, and Mom is shooting a new movie in another place so they are busy, as usual.”
She placed her right hand on top of his and answered, “If you ever need company, you can visit Dion any time, I’m sure he’ll accompany you.” She spoke in assurance before retreating her hand back.
Dion was about to comment on his mother’s statement when In a trice, the door opened revealing a young man in his early 30s, inundated in agitation “I apologize for my Intrusion but, Mrs. Nester we currently needed you, a problem has occurred with the operation”
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