IN THE NAME OF LOVE

Mommy's Ideas

It was morning and Jake was on the phone talking with his mom.

Mom, stop screaming on the phone. What is your problem this morning? And why are you disturbing my sleep, mom?

Shut up and listen to me Jake. Why the heck did you leave the award function without telling your future wife?

What the heck is wrong with you? Mom, did you call me for this? Does she own me? Do I have to report everything I do to her? Is she my master?

Stop talking nonsense, son. Don't tell me you still love that witch of yours.

What are you talking about, mom?

Ohh, you think I don't know that you love that girl Niki, huh!?

You think I bought that damn story you told me three years ago? Come on, I am your mother Jake. I came to this world before you dear.

You can't lie to your mother, and don't forget I raised you myself.

Cut the lecture and go straight to the point mom. What made you call this morning?

Whatever, I call you this morning because I want you to marry Lily.

Mom, you can't tell me what to do now.

Shut up and let me talk. Listen son, I know you don't love Lily. But son, they have a lot of money, dear.

If you marry her, all their company will be yours, son.

And how is that possible, mom?

It is very possible, son. Don't forget they don't have a son. Lily is their only heir, and she can't manage all the companies alone, son. So marrying her will enable you to be in charge of that company, dear.

I heard they want to join in partnership with us.

So don't break up with her. If you do that, there will be a war between us, and you know how wicked they are.

They won't think twice about killing you for hurting their one and only daughter.

You will also put your lover in danger, because I know they will kill her if they know you dump their daughter for her.

I will kill them if they ever hurt her.

Hahahhaha, ohh son. How are you going to do that if you have no power, huh!?

Just marry Lily and be the president of their company, then you can divorce her, son.

At that time, you will have more power over them. So, that way, you can protect your lover , Niki.

Well that's a very good idea mom. But what if something goes wrong?

Nothing will go wrong darling. I'm your mom, and I will watch your back okay. Just trust me and do what I say.

Okay Mom, as you say so. Okay, bye. I have to go to work.

Okay son, take good care of yourself and think about what I said. I know you are smart dear. Bye.

Jake hung up the call and started talking to himself.

Ohh my God, what should I do?. What should I do? What mom said is right. If I don't take care, I will put Niki in danger too.

Ohh God, what have I gotten myself into? Oh f**k. It is all mom's fault. I should have rejected this plan from the beginning. Damn it! I am really stupid. Stupid, stupid stupid!,

Jake was shouting while slapping himself. He went inside his bathroom to prepare for work.

Jake is now at his workplace, which is his jewelry company.

Good morning sir, greeted by his personal assistant.

Bad morning Loretta.

Sir, what is the matter? Is everything alright?

Hmm, let's forget about it, Loretta. Tell me, how is everything going?

Sir, everything is going well. But you have a lot of meetings, sir.

Who do I have to meet?

Sir, you have a meeting with Mrs. Rebecca Lampard at 10 am.

You also have an appointment with the JYP company at twelve pm. You also have a meeting with your brother Ronald at two pm, sir. You also have a lot of contracts to go through and sign.

Wow, that's really a tight schedule. Thanks dear, please can you bring me my tea.

Okay sir, I will bring it to your office soon sir.

Loretta went to the cafeteria for the tea and Jake went back to his office. Inside his office, his phone rang, and it was Lily.

Hello bb.

Hello Jake my love. How are you doing bb, is everything alright Lily?

Yeah, everything is fine. What about you Jake?

Well, everything is great. Why did you call now?

I want us to meet today. We have a lot to talk about.

Okay, meet me at Amor restaurant at eight pm. Is that cool with you?

Yes love. Bye, I love you darling. Love you too, Lily.

She hung up the call and Jake went back to his seat to start his work for the day. A knock came and it was Loretta.

Come in .

Sir, this is your tea. Put it down and go. I will call you when I need you. Okay sir.

Loretta went out from there to her office. Jake continued to work while drinking his tea. It was already 10 am when Loretta came to the office to remind him of the meeting.

Sir, your time is up. You are meeting her at a countryside restaurant. Okay dear.

So I have to go now. See u later.

Jake went out to meet his mother-in-law at a countryside restaurant. Immediately he reached there, he went inside the restaurant. He was greeted by one of Mrs. Rebecca's bodyguards. Jake was led to where Mrs. Rebecca is.

Hello Mrs. Rebecca. Hello son. Have a seat, Jake. Thanks mam.

Jones, Yes boss. Call the waiter for me. Okay boss.

Soon, the waiter came inside the VIP room where Jake and Mrs. Rebecca stays

Mam, please, what can I do for you?

Did you bring the menu? Yes mam. Here is it.

Okay dear, wait for me outside. I will call you soon. Okay mam, thank you.

So, Jake, you can choose from the menu. Okay, I will, mum. I think I will go for vegetable rice and tilapia. Me too Jake. You know, it is my favorite too. Wow, that's great.

Waiter! Yes mam, bring us two plates of vegetable rice and tilapia. Also, add some fruit juice. Okay mam.

Please, anything else? Jake, do you need anything else? Oh no mam, it is okay. Okay then, you can go. Sure mam, I will be back soon.

The waiter left to prepare the order.

So Mrs. Rebecca, what do I own for this meeting?

Ohh, not anything bad son. I want us to talk about your marriage. I want the marriage to go on within two weeks.

Two weeks, aren't we rushing it?

No my son, we are not. And don't worry, leave all the preparation to me.

Okay mam, as you say. You know what is best.

Thanks for understanding, son. And also, I want to be in partnership with your company. What do you say?

That would be great, mom. It is a pleasure to work with you.

Okay, then I will send you my contract later.

The waiter came back with their food and drinks. Then he left.

Please mam, enjoy your food. You too, son.

Like I said Jake, I want you guys to announce it to the world to know it at tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow? Am... okay I will. I will talk to Lily about it. Sure.

They ate their food in silence and when they were done, they both said goodbye to each other and parted ways.

When Jake reached his office, his brother Ronald was waiting for him in his office, sitting on his chair like he owns it.

What does Ronald want?