FAMILY DINNER
1770 Words
"Good morning Mr and Mrs Johnson," Clara greeted as soon as she arrived.
" Good morning Clara, how are your parents doing,"
" They are all fine ma'am, they sent there regards, and told me to inform Mr Johnson that the meeting went well,"
" That's great to hear, I assume your here to meet your friend,"
" Yes sir, is there any problem,"
" Well you see that friend of yours, refuses to eat, she's protesting by not eating, which only a stupid girl like her can come up with such a ridiculous thing, anyway tell her it's not going to work and she should stop her shenanigans immediately before I loose it," Mr Johnson said raising his voice at the key notes.
" Don't worry sir, I'll try my best," Clara said walking upstairs to her friends room, only to find her eating.
" Girl I thought you were on hunger strike,"
" Babe, do you really think I, Erica Johnson, would actually go real hungry just to make a point, I don't think so,"
" Your mum is really worried, you should at least tell her,"
" No,no,no, don't even think about it," just then they heard a knock on the door, and she immediately hide the snacks she was eating and laid on bed.
" Hy baby, please try eating something, staying this hungry is not good for your health, it hurts me to see you like this,"
"Well mother you should have thought of that when you and dad decided to marry of to a grandpa, but it's fine, instead of a wedding, how about a funeral, mybe daddy will have more work partners through pity, don't you think mother,"
" Don't say that even as a joke,"
" I don't remember laughing, I'm trying to forget my life stress with the help of my friend here, and I can't do that with you here," Erica said and her mother obeyed and walked out.
" Girl why did you talk to your mother like that,"
" Because I want her to shout at me, slap me, do something about it, mum is so weak it's annoying, if she was strong like me, I wouldn't be going through all this, I could depend on her," Erica said and her mother heard all of that through the door.
Her daughter was right, which mother would allow her only child be used as an exchange for partners, only a weak mother. She headed downstairs and decided to do the right thing.
"Can we talk about Erica," She began trying her best to hold her ground.
" Ooh what did that spoiled child do now,"
" No.. nothing, do you really think it's a good idea to marry her off to that rich man,"
" What is wrong with you, did Erica brainwash you to try and go against my decisions,"
" No that's not it, I just think....,"
" Your thoughts are irrelevant here woman, I'm the head of this house and the next time you try that s**t with me,....just don't," he said and walked off.
" So, tell me your plan, I'm hoping there is more to this fake hunger strike, knowing you well, there is something darker than this that you have in mind,"
" Why do you know me well,"
" I'm your best friend and I'm always included in your schemes,"
" You are right, so my father has set a family dinner with Eric's family, who all I know includes his mother, Mrs Meyers, so I'm going to ......"
" Girl, I would be shocked right now, but this is you we are talking about, so when is the dinner,"
" This weekend, "
" That means you only got four days to plan this, it's alot will you make it in time,"
" Babe, I'm the goddess of improvising, I'll figure something out,"
" I hate when you improvise, it's more scary because I've got no time to bring you back to your senses,"
" And that's why I like it, but I need a few things, It's mall time. What's with that look, I have to look fabulous if I'm going to be mischievous, I got to die pretty,"
" I'm hoping everything is in check, nothing should go wrong,"
" Yes, ma'am, the chiefs have also arrived,"
" Wow, the place looks amazing, mum you still got it," Erica said after seeing how well the house was decorated, " don't tell me it's Christmas already,"
" Very funny, aren't you getting ready, the guest will be here in a few minutes,"
" Don't worry I'll be ready, I wouldn't miss this dinner for all the gold in the world,"
Mrs Johnson couldn't help but look at her daughter suspiciously, she knew her way to well, anything that made her this excited and wasn't about fashion, was one of those 'Erica shenanigans '
" Erica, what are you going to do, tell be beforehand so that I can call for protection and mybe lock up your father so he doesn't kill you,"
" I'm not planning anything, I'm just happy to see my future hubby and my mummy in law, is that a crime now,"
" I'm not buying it, I'm your mother and scary enough I know you too well,"
" Even if I had something planned, what's the worst thing I could do,"
" Highschool prom, you filled the punch with buffing medicine because people laughed at you for buffing in class,"
" In my defense it was funny as hell,"
" It took them one week to stop buffing,".
" Best week of school,"
" You're an adult now, you should outgrow such pranks and shenanigans,"
" Hey don't blame me look at how I grew, one parent is too weak to care and the other is too arrogant to care, I'm not a bad child you guys are just bad parents. With that, I'm going to charge and practice my ' I accually care face' or better still my ' I'm a good sophisticated young lady face"
" Let me just hope for the best and expect the worst" Mrs Johnson said to herself as she stared at her daughter walk back to her room.
Everything was going as planned and not long after Eric and his mother arrived and soon after everyone was sitting at the dining making small conversation as they waited for the food.
" Mr. Johnson you have a lovely home,"
" Your being too nice Mrs Meyers, possibly couldn't be compared to your,"
" Well I wasn't comparing," she said giggling.
" She's just my type, should I just marry her instead," Erica whispered to her mother who just rolled her eyes, only her daughter could have such thoughts.
" Please enjoy your meal," the head chief announced as soon as everything was set.
The dinner was going really well but now it was time execute her devious plans, everything had been going according to how she wanted but before doing anything she received a mysterious call and had to excuse herself.
" Hello, who is this?"
" Who I am isn't important sweetheart, the important thing here is, don't even think about marrying Eric,"
"Interesting, are you a secret admirer or a fan,"
" Ooh no, you got me mistaken, I'm someone who doesn't want to see that beast happy,"
" A twist, I like that, but I'm not one who listens to people who tell me what to do, so why should I listen to you,"
" Don't act smart with me princess, I'm ready to destroy anyone who is a source of his happiness, he deserves pain and misfortune. As matter of fact you should be thanking me Erica, I'm saving you from him,"
" Well listen, princess, I wasn't going to marry him, he seemed boring and old, but now, I change my mind, should I send you my wedding card on email or,"
" Cute, but you do not want me as an enemy,"
" Then let's be friends, I would like to stay here and exchange words with you, but I have an in-law to impress," Erica hung up and called Clara.
" Girl, what theme do you think I should go with for my wedding,"
" What the heavens are you talking about, oh my god what did you do,"
" About to get married to a billionaire, this is going to be fun," she said hanging up and heading back to the table with an improvisation plan.
" I'm sorry about that, It was an emergency. So Mrs Meyers, can I ask a question if you don't mind,"Erica said and she could tell that her parents expressions especially her father, who had his ' don't you dare face'.
" Ofcause feel free,"
" I would love to understand what it takes to be a billionaire's wife, I'm hoping I could learn from you," Her question shocked everyone on the table, that was definitely a twist in plot.
" I'm going to take it as you are willing to marry my son,"
"I love a nice adventure and your son is so interesting, he reminds me of my favorite thriller novel, it gets more interesting the more pages you open."
" You don't have to push yourself, there is still time to think about it," Eric intervened.
" What's there to think about, maybe on your side, because I'm ready whenever you are,"
After the dinner and Eric and his mother having left, her father happily came to her and congratulated her for coming back to her senses but her mother wasn't buying it.
"What's the catch,"
" Ooh my goodness mother, give your daughter the benefit of the doubt, I just come back to my senses just like dad said."
" Well I'm not buying it,"
" Well neither I'm I, but who really cares, dad's happy and you're doubting me, I could live this day forever. Look I understand you don't trust me, I don't trust myself either, but it's time to leave all that behind and put on your party planing pants on, we got a wedding to plan with no cash limit, we can go crazy and plus you get to help me choose my wedding dress,"
" I do love the idea of planning my baby's wedding,"
" See, so let's forget everything and live in this moment,"Erica finally convinced her mother, this was going to be a wedding no one would forget, she was ready to archive that.
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