The Billionaires´ Redemption: HER SAVIOUR (Book2)

Chapter 5 - Duty Calls

Jason POV 

Tomorrow would be Thanksgiving and today I had the fun visit of my Aunt Jackie. I am a grown man, I don't need my aunt to babysit me anymore, especially since she wants to intervene in the way I am living my life. I know for sure that she is going to throw a curveball my way, I just need to be ready for it. 

Today we will be having a board gathering for Thanksgiving and I could tell that my aunt has a great relationship with all of the board members, I just hope she doesn't start moving strings behind me. I usually don't bring dates to these formal work meetings, but since she has been nagging me about me being serious with a girl, I invited Amber to release some of the pressure she is putting on me. 

Amber looked awesome, she is a gorgeous girl. I introduced her to my aunt. “Aunt Jackie, this is Amber” I said formally. Amber smiled at her and shook her hand “Nice to meet you, she said.” My aunt gave her a big smile. “Well Amber, since we are the only women here, let's go grab a glass of wine and chat for a bit.” Jackie said and Amber nodded in agreement. 

Good Amber will keep Aunt Jackie busy for a while, so now I can take the opportunity to mingle and chat with the rest of the board members. Usually this kind of crowd is not my favorite one. Lots of old people chatting about the stock market, business, politics and the worst topic of all: the weather. s**t it is a waste of time, but I have to do it if I want to remain on top of my game and my company.  

From the corner of my eye I could see Jackie and Amber chatting happily. I guess it was a good idea to bring her here, until one of the nosy bastards came to me “So Jason, when can we expect the wedding? You know a girl that is beautiful, you must tie the knot soon.” He said with a wink. “I don't have a marriage in my forthcoming plans, but I will consider your advice.” I said to him annoyed. Soon one old fart after another started bothering me with the same f*****g issue. I now most of them are misserable in their marriages, so if they are so un-f*****g-happy, why do they want to spread misery my way?.

 I decided to go to Amber and leave. I didn't care anymore if my Aunt would be planning something with the board members, I was that annoyed. “Aunt, we must call it a night. Tomorrow I have a couple of meetings before going to the Thanksgiving party at McLean´s place.” I said and my aunt nodded, giving me a half smile. “Amber, shall we?” I said, handing her my arm, like an old school gentleman. One thing I had learned from Tony and his dad is that manners count, and that chivalry should never die. 

As soon as we entered my car, Amber turned around and said “Jase, your Aunt is great!. I liked her a lot.” She said with a dreamy smile. “Yea she is good, I guess.” I replied in autopilot. I actually could care less about my conniving aunt, she fighted for my custody and then dumped me at Dalton, enjoying and benefiting from the inheritance she had to administer on my behalf. 

“Oh Jase, she said that you are going to get married soon. I guess she spoiled the surprise.” She said and my face dropped. I have been running away from this topic since I returned from University, and now she is hinting to Amber that I am going to propose to her. I stopped on the brakes of the car, and pulled over. “Look Amber, you are a nice girl, and yes we have been going out for about 3 months. But whatever my aunt said to you is not true, I am not looking for marriage, I am looking for casual s*x only. Is that understood?” I said,  really irritated.

Amber´s eyes teared and she just mumbled “Can you please drop me off at my place?”. “With pleasure!” I answered with sarcasm. I know I am beng a major d**k, but since I started seeing her, I was clear of my intentions, and whatever my stupid aunt planted in her head is just to piss me off or to preassure me into something I just don´t want in my life.  

I drove towards Amber´s place, and as soon as I stopped the car, she exited it banging the car door. I guess she is pissed and probably tomorrow I won't be attending the Thanksgiving dinner with a plus 1. 

I drove my car away from her place and headed towards my favorite bar. I decided to ring Tony and see if he would tag along. “Hey bro” I greeted as soon as he picked up. “Hey Jase, what's up?” He said. “Nothing just got out of the f*****g Thanksgiving meeting with the board members, I am pissed and I am heading towards Rose Bar, want to join me?” I said in one go. “Sure man, I will meet you there in about 15 minutes.” He said and with that I cut the call. 

I entered the bar and headed to the VIP bar, and ordered a whiskey on the rocks. I was deep in thought, maybe my aunt's plan was annoying me to death, because I don't seem to figure out why she is insisting so much on me getting married.  Soon Tony came in and joined me. He ordered a whiskey as well. 

“Jase, you are so annoyed, what the hell happened?” He asked me and then I went on about the whole gathering. “s**t man, that is not cool. Your aunt should stay out of your private life.” He said and then I just had to ask. “Are you ready for tomorrow? Maybe this whole thing is going to give you an extra full time wingman, since after what I said to Amber, I doubt she will want to join me for dinner.”  He laughed and then said “I doubt it. She has been after you for a long time. I seriously doubt she would be missing the opportunity to show everyone around that she is with you.” Tony said and then continued “And to answer your question. I am excited and nervous. It's been 10 years and I can't wait to finally have her in front of me.” He said giving me the love sick puppy smile that he always flashes only when he is thinking of her. 

Only when I see him this happy and foolishly in love, I feel a big hole in my life, and I wonder if I ever could believe in all that s**t, and feel the way he feels in order to sport that stupid grin on my face. 

Rachel POV 

Tomorrow would be Thanksgiving, and earlier this week Mac took both Gianna and me shopping. Gianna insisted on buying me a couple of dresses, but to say I am comfortable with the whole charity case is an understatement. I had to talk to Gianna, and ask her to take my money for at least one dress. Each dress was about three thousand dollars, and I won't be accepting a 6 thousand dollar gift. So I insisted on paying for at least one of them. I can´t afford to drain my bank account in order to purchase one single f*****g dress. 

Gianna reluctantly agreed with me, just because she knows how I feel. I have never been a charity case or a freeloader, and ever since we were roommates I have never allowed her to pay for everything or live rent free. Even when we moved to the penthouse I asked her to charge me the apartment rent fee that we used to share. I know that the fee won't cover the place if we had rented it to a stranger, but I am too proud to accept things for free. 

I still have my job to get back to London, and soon this whole rich and VIP dream lifestyle would be over and I am fine with it. I just want a quiet and peaceful life.