Chapter 7

The next day I woke up so early to start my journey to my parents at Toledo.

It's been awhile have been home especially as my responsibility grows at the company, I drift apart from my parents bit by bit.

The journey to Toledo took me 6hours, I was having reflect on my life this past few days.

if only I had listen to my Mum and not date Jack. The last time they came to Barcelona and met him Mom has been against the relationship immediately, she said it's something about her instinct, I should have believe her but I made her see good sides of Jack and told Mom he's the only one for me. My parents are not the type to enforce their will on me so Mom stopped dragging the issue.

Regrets is of no use again, thank God I haven't go through with my other plans for him.

I arrived at my parents country home at Toledo in that sunny afternoon and I was welcomed like a king arriving from the oversea.

My parents housekeeper, Janette was the first to see me and she started screaming like her greatest wish came through.

Mom and Dad soon rushed out too.

After their warm welcome I was led in to the already prepared table at our dining.

"Mom, I'll love to freshen up first" I quickly reminded my Mom who was all about feeding me till my tummy take no more.

I entered my old room, still having the same effect as of old and looking clean, old memories rushed in but I have the whole night for that so I just freshen up and rush back to the table.

"What took you long?" My mom asked immediately I got back to the table.

"Sorry Mom, I have to sort out my clothes to get a simple one to put on.

"Baby, have you been skipping meals?" My Mom asked out of nowhere again, all I could just do is look up and shake my head in denial with a fake smile.

"Darling, common give the poor girl a break, she just arrived." my Dad replied her in my place.

"But Dear, can't you see she's looking skinny "

"She's a CEO of a big brand, it's expected, so instead of asking her questions, look for a way to pump her big before she goes back to Barcelona." I think my Dad has ended the discussion because we all ate in silence for some minutes before Mom spoke again.

"Baby, please If possible can you get yourself a driver. Driving all the way to Toledo yourself is scary you know."

I was expecting my Dad to speak for me again but this time he also looked up at me for answer, I gave a loud sigh before saying anything.

"I'll get a driver soon Mom, it's just that I enjoy driving myself."

"...and your home, why don't you buy a house."

"....Mom, we've talked about this, I don't want to live in a mansion alone."

"it's fine since it's not going to be long before you get married." Mom spoke and went back to eating, she just hit me where it's sore. water started finding their ways in my eyes again.

"Princess what's wrong?" My Dad must have been studying me after Mom last question. I wanted to clean my tears and pretend like nothing happened but have been caught.

"Baby, what is it?" My mom drop her spoon and move her chair close to mine.

"Jack and I..." I fought back a tear as I was trying to get the right word to use.

"Jack and I are no longer together." I finally spill it out to my parents.

"oh my baby..." My Mom wrapped her arms around me immediately to make me stop crying and my Dad who has left his seat while I was crying also joined the hug.

"I'm sorry princess."

we stayed like that few seconds before everyone adjusted their position.

"I knew that boy was good for nothing bum, don't cry baby he's not worth it."

"Thanks Mom and Dad " I felt more relieved now like a big stone was taken off my chest.

That night I went back to my right room and felt great I came back home.

The next day was on Saturday, Mom and Dad told me we're going for church hangout, I was told it's going to be fun cause it's like sort of a picnic.

I helped Dad pack the picnic bags while Mom was making sure we left nothing behind.

we get the Louis garden at exactly 10am, tho I just felt like sleeping inside the car and not entering that morning sun but I had no excuse, I was ready there anyways.

Mom and Dad was busy introducing me to everyone at the garden.

"This my daughter Kelly, she own the successful fashion brand Kelz wear " she said to her pastor's wife while she approached us. I looked up to my Dad to safe me from her but I guess there's no much he could do cause he just sighed .

I was about turning to hide myself in the car after greeting the pastor's wife when Mom called me back

"Baby, there's one more person I'll love you to meet and that's him approaching us now." I followed her gaze to looked at the young man walking down to where we stood , he his a tall guy with one of the most beautiful physique I've ever seen, in all summary I could say he's cute.

"Good afternoon Mr Flores, how have you been." The young man greeted my Dad trying to pretend not to see me.

"Good afternoon Ryan, I've been cool, and thanks for the other day boy, if not for you at the bank I would have waited all years to be attend to." My Dad replied him.

"It's nothing sir, Mrs Flores good afternoon." He drifted his attention to my Mom and greeted .

"Good afternoon Ryan, what of your Mom, haven't seen her since we arrived."

"She'll join us later "

"Okay good, Ryan I'll like you to meet my daughter Kelly, she's the CEO of the most successful clothing brand in Spain Kelz wear."

"What, really?.... have heard the owner is a young lady but didn't know she's someone I can get to meet." the young man Said expecting me to say something.

"Baby, he's Ryan, my friend Lizbeth only son. He's a banker." I don't like what Mom is trying to do but I don't have a choice than to act along.

"Nice meeting you you Ryan." I said and he repeated the same stretching his hands towards me.

"Dear let's leave the young one's to talk" My Mom said to my Dad holding on to his hand and gently dragging him away.

"Not once have I seen you around and I grew up here." he said to keep the conversation going when my parents left.