Fate's Whisper

Chapter3

I am so excited about my birthday, and exactly at midnight, my friends and I did a group video wherein, they showered me blessings and tons of well wishes and this went till dawn. We were actually interrupted by another incoming call from my mother. And in my excitement to pick the call, I knock down my computer which was the study desk; fortunately for me, it did not get break.

“Happy birthday my big baby” she said.

“Th th th thank you mum” I replied but my voice was shaking.

“How old is my baby today? And why do feel like you are not okay” my mum asked.

“You know nah mother, twenty two candles added to the cake of life. Don’t worry yourself, I am great.” I responded while brushing my mouth and preparing product for my facial. Of course, a girl gat to look glow.

“Oh my goodness, my child has all are a grown up” she said while laughing and I could feel

“Yes mum I know.”

“Ok baby don’t forgetter our appointment” she while laughing.

“Ok mum bye love you” I hung the call.

As I was struggling to apply products on my face, I heard a knock on the door. So, I hurriedly washed up my face and raced to see who it was. April being April with her drama queen syndrome, refused to tell who was at my door steps so early in the morning when asked so, I turned back to continue with my life when she rather called me to command me to open the door for her. I could not content my joy. I flew on her as I opened it and we screamed like teenagers who have been asked out for a date by their crush

“Surpriseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee,” April hollered as we struggle to wake up from the floor. Silly was so thrilled that I did not notice the confetti that Jazlynn popped and even the loud birthday song from Kayden’s speaker; oh! Talk less of the lip gloss cake from my favourite pastry brand, A LA FOLIE. I think this company should make me their brand ambassador because, I am obsessed.

“OMG! Thank y’all fam.” I voiced out and turned and hugged the rest of crew so tight that I could hear their heart pounding and the circulation of blood in their veins.

We entered my room and I blew the candles, I curt the red velvet cake and we played its My Birthday by Anne Marie. We did a toss for my new age, chatted and play games for hours no stop; and it was around 1:30 pm that Kayden, Jazlynn, and Romeo left my place. Hence, April and I continue with preparations for the dinner party organize my parents at whatever hotel. A.G the fashionista took it upon herself to make it a memorable one. So, she hired a makeup and hair artist to pop out my beauty and I was not surprised at all because, she is that girl. They arrived my apartment at 4:50pm and about three hours to make me “outstanding!” as April calls it. I was already running out of time as the date was scheduled for 8:30. I went straight the closet and took out a sexy short red gown with a transparent lace at the side which, I have been keeping for this special day. My bff and her crew wish me good luck as they exit the room. Few minutes later, I was all set and ready to crush the day for this was a once a life time experience; especially with my father. I locked the door and headed down stairs and entered my car and played Anne Marie’s 2002 as I reversed the car. I noticed my car was kind of acting up nevertheless, I just brushed off the situation into oblivion giving that, I had taken it to the mechanic for check-ups the previous day. I saw a red light and stopped the car when it turned green suddenly the car stop moving.

“OMG not again, not today” I murmured distrustfully to myself. I then discerned the car was still steaming and hot thus, I called the mechanic and angrily shouted:

“What did you do to my car” I said with an angry voice

“I just maintained your car “he replied.

“And why is my car hot and has stopped at the middle of the road.” At this point, I could feel my own heart racing and my whole body was shaking

“Where are you madam” he asked.

“I am at road 90, I was heading Bask city for my birthday celebration at Holston hotel and I am already late. I will order an Uber, please just come and pick up the car can you come?” I stated as I strived to get my phone from my purse.

“Sorry we cannot madam just leave the car there and I will send someone to pick the car” he replied.

“Whatever, just make sure to get my car fixed!” I declared. Luckily, my ride was already there. And as I wrestled to enter the cab, I called for a cab, I felt my phone vibrating and it was a text from my dad.

“Where are you Amelia?” obliviously, he shouted.

“I am on my way dad my car had a problem” I replied willingly because I was already in so much stress at the moment.

“Ok hurry up” he said. But I was already all as it was already a story of life.

I arrived at the hotel 30 minutes late and the escort was very welcoming and I told her about the reservation and she gave directions. I was so happy and excited. At the door I fixed my hair and entered the room.

“Sorry I am late” I uttered as I scanned the room. As I turned to my left, I saw a familiar face and glared.

“You again” I demanded in a distorted voice. It was the arrogant guy from the mall. This time, he was with my father’s boss, the legendary and famous Mr Alexander McCarleton.

I did not wait for his reply when I poured on him like an angry cat and shouting. Everybody was shock to witness our fight both men asked us to stop. I regained my composure and steeze and I sat opposite him and glaring at him.

While the dinner was going on, my father stood up to propose a toss

“Happy birthday my beautiful daughter” he said with a smile. “I am also happy for the growth of our family” he continued

“Thank you dad” I said with smile waiting for my gift with excitement.

“Amelia, as you know by now, this is Mr. McCarleton, my boss” pointing to the direction of his boss as if I do not who he was. Despite that, I politely smiled and greeted to him.

“You are very beautiful” Mr McCarleton retorted.

My father continued with his presentation like we were in an interrogation room,

“Here is Asher McCarleton, his son and your fiancé” he said with a smile like he has won a lottery or something.

I was smiling till the news sank in my head and I froze and turned to dad;

“What are we talking about” I asked in shock. But he did not bother himself to provide an answer. Knowing my father, figured out that he must have done something. Therefore, I went for the ultimate question which my mother has been afraid to ask, I could see it in her eyes, “Did you gamble again” answer me Mr Cameron.

Dad was silent and did not say anything and looked at his boss.

“Your dad stole from me to settle his gambling debt and you have to pay by getting married to my son” he said with a stern voice

“Dad I am not going to marry him” by now, my head was about to explode with questions which I did not even wish to ask because, the answer was silence from my father and tears from my frustrated mother. I glanced at my father with a furious look dad and before I could retain myself, I had hot slapped my father.

“You ungrateful child. You want me to die in prison after all I have done for you.” He shamelessly said, “You will marry him whether you like it or not” he said while looking at me.

Mum was quiet and could not say a word showing she agreed with dad. I was so pissed off and I storm out with Asher following me behind.

“Excuse me can we talk” he said with a soft voice. “I am sorry for what happened back there”

“Can we start over for the sake of peace” he said with a pleading voice.

“Fine do whatever you want but let’s get one thing straight, I won’t, I mean never get married to you or anyone from your family, you spoiled brat.” I was trying to hold my breath.

“I am not asking you to marry me my dearest. My name is Asher Mc Carleton and you are?” he asked.

“I am Amelia Camron.”

“Sorry for the other day”

“Don’t worry I am done with you?” I replied while looking at my phone.

“Can I drop you off please” he asked.

“No, thanks. I am fine and, my cab is on the way.”

“I insist, beside, I can’t leave you here not with what just happened back there. Regardless lady, we are going to the same Route. Please do me the honour to drop you off!”

I cannot lie he was persuasive therefore, I accepted his offer and entered his car. But, the ride was as silence as a cemetery. I was trying to wrap my head around the bomb my family just landed on me. And all I could think of was to call April and cry my eyes out.