CHAPTER 3: DECISIONS
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Doris sneak out plan was perfect though, Valencia the pet dog was going to blow her cover when she threw her bags through the window pane.
the thud ignited valencia's barking she scrabbled through her bag and found a cracker biscuit she had packed. she tossed one to the dog and he calmed instantly.
“don't worry boy, I'll be back on time". she soothed and hurried. Valencia was the only friend she had. people found it hard when she reviewed the name of her best friend.
“it's Valencia"
“wow he's one lucky guy" was the response she always get with a thrill.
but then she cut short their imaginations when she includes
” it's a dog”.
weird right?
Nathan was set, it was past 7 a.m and he waited patiently for Doris to meet up with him. if she makes him miss his flight, hell will let loose...
he fitted into his dark single breast suit, silver coloured Prada shoe dark shades and his silver portfolio to match.
“Take care of business over here. I don't know when or if I will ever come back to California". Nathan instructed Jordan as he gestulated at his wrist watch.
Jordan missed his friend, the new Nathan was not his friend he grew up with. Nathan was full of life, naughty and fun to be with, they had funky adventures together. during high School, they were brawlers and terrorists to the entire School.
All that changed when clara tore his heart out. he met Clara in college, even Jordan liked her. Nathan loved her passionately, he was crazy about her, that Jordan grew jealous when she took half the time they used to spend together.
she was a daughter to an equal influential business man, and anyone who heard the tale of the lovers predicted the were meant to be. he was actually making plans to put the ring on her finger, he took Jordan and together they selected a diamond ring, a perfect match for her beauty. not until the day Jordan presented an invitation card on a visit to the house wish he was invited for a wedding,
“ my brother gave me this, can you represent me there? I don't think I would meet up". Nathan saw the deal as nothing, “anything for you bro," but the next minutes he froze, rushed to wash his face, before he took another look at the card
“what is it...??
“it's Clara, this is Clara's full name, she is getting married ??
Jordan snatched the invitation card to confirm, he had not paid attention to the name.
“oh no......" muttered; Nathan Dialled her number immediately.
“babbby!"
was her voice from the other end ...
stop, “don't baby me Clara....., Clara are you getting married? she was quiet now..“answer me dammit!"
“okay, okay, I'm sorry ok look I like you but I discovered a new guy and he's cute and I like him..."
Jordan could see Nathan's hand shaking
“Clara please I'm begging you I love you with all of me, my heart beats only for you and just you..... Claaaaraa you promised me...., you promised you would never leave me, Clara I wanted to propose, I bought a ring already please don't do this to me, his voice was hasty and shaking. full of hurt and pain. “I'm sorry Nate, I know you love me but I discovered that I just like you, that's all I'm sorry". with that she ended the call.
well Clara ended up divorced after a year of an abusive marriage. and as of Nathan, a part of him died that day, one that Jordan could not bring back.... it was 5 years ago and now he was in his late twenties and entitled to own his shares of his father's wealth across the country and its environment. but the deals put to him and his siblings who had their spectacular reasons for remaining single was to get married to earn their inheritance. And that is where Doris fits in. just then she appeared painting with her bags lingering on her arms.
“you're late".
you can leave the bag here you wouldn't be needing it anyways...
Nathan pointed out and gave Jordan a quick lunch before he started out of his office.
“late? it's just a minute past 7 a.m. I've never been this early in my entire life. at least I deserve an accolade.
he was quiet as he made her sit in his ride and zoomed out to the airport.
“are you ready for this?
he finally asked; when they were sadly in the plane.
“ready for what? okay sorry; but you've not given me any hint on the job!
she countered his question.
“are you ready to be my wife”??
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