Destiny

Red Light

Later at night, Jackie arrived at Lilo's place dressed up very gallantly and looking very stunning.

“Good day sir” Jackie greeted Nathan

“How are you my daughter , you are looking so beautiful tonight” Nathan complimented her.

“Thank you sir” she replied smiling

“Yeah! Less I forgot I haven't seen your parents, are they not coming?” he asked

Jackie looking so tensed , calm down a little and answered his question.

“They are coming sir, they had a very important meeting to catch up with, am sure they would be here in a jiffy” she said assuring him.

“Ok dear make yourself comfortable and feel at home am sure Lilo must be in his room” Nathan said and walked away.

Jackie immediately went to a corner to call her mother.

“Hello mum! What the heck is happening why are you not here yet” she asked sounding so pissed off.

“Sweetheart am so sorry we are on our way now both I and your dad we would be there before you know it, sorry princess” she tries calming her down.

“Ok mom just be fast you know how important this is to me” she said and hanged up the call. She decided to go see Lilo in his room.

Lilo was sleeping when she got there he was half naked on the bed.

Jackie was so overwhelmed by his masculinity that she couldn't take her eyes off him just then a plan struck her mind.

“Jackie you are so smart” she gave a devilish smile

Ella POV

“Wait guys since we came back from the park Ella hasn't being herself she being acting all moody or am i the only one noticing that” Flourish asked

“You right, I think so too she hasn't talked to anyone since we came back” Alex added

“ What if I go speak with her am sure something is bothering her” Jasmine said.

They all agreed and Jasmine went to the room to talk to her.

“Ella what the problem you have being acting all moody” Jasmine asked

On hearing Jasmine voice she quickly hide her parents picture and cleaned her tears.

“Am fine Jasmine i promise I just need some time alone to process some things” Ella replied

“ You know we all are always here to talk to you and we want you to know that we love you so much,me, Flourish, Alex, and dad we love you so much” Jasmine said hugging Ella

“I know and I can't stop thanking God for bringing you guys into my life and I love you so much too” she replied

“Ok then let me give you some time alone since that what you said you need” Jasmine said

“Yeah thanks sis” she replied and Jasmine went out of the room

Ella brought their parents picture and stared at it deeply.

“Mom! Dad! I want you to know that I won't give up I promise and I will stay strong for my brother and for the new family you gave me, I won't cry anymore because I know crying can't solve anything I want you to guide me and put me through” she said sobbing.

“What should I do?, what is the way forward?, What is the next step?, Dad! Mom! Show me the way because right now your girl is confused I need you” she said holding the picture clutched to her heart.

After some time she fell asleep, then her Emelia and Sebastian appeared to her in her dream.

“My princess! Why are you crying you know I don't like seeing you crying” Sebastian said patting Ella

“Dad how do you expect me not to cry am not as strong as you think dad” Ella said sobbing

“Noooo! Don't say that to yourself, my princess is a strong girl, my girl you are the most bravest person I have ever seen, so my dear brave up, this is not the end of your life , I know you are sad that i and your mother left you and your brother alone but fate can't been changed or denied, this is how destiny wants it and we just have to accept it like that so Ella look me in the eye” Sebastian said and Ella looked up to him.

“Don't ever give up , even when it's seems like things are falling apart be strong don't even try giving up because when you do you have failed in life” Sebastian said

“Yes you heard what your father said my dear don't give up and you want to know the way forward it right in front of you. !!!!!!Ella use what you have to get what you want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not long after Carlos came back from work and saw the kids watching TV.

“You back dad welcome home” Flourish said and she helped him with his bag.

Jasmine and Alex also greeted him as he walked to the sitting room.

“And where is Ella” he asked

“She is in her room, Alex just checked up on her she is asleep” Jasmine said

“Oooh really did she take her medication today” he asked

“Yes uncle I gave her before going to the park” Alex said

“Oooh ok that nice am quite tired I just want to go inside now and relax and you guys should go to bed you going to school tomorrow you know that right” Carlos said and they all nodded in agreement, he proceeded to his room.

LOIS's VILLA

Jackie came out of the room after some minutes and met Debbie on her way downstairs.

“Wow you looking so beautiful Jackie” Debbie said complimenting her.

“Thank you ma and you are looking so dazzling too” Jackie said

“ You sure know how to flatter me” Debbie said smiling.

“Are you coming from Lilo's room” she asked

“Yes ma but he is asleep and I don't want to wake him up” Jackie said

“Really let me check up on him , he should be awake by now dinner is starting anytime soon” she said and proceeded to his room.

Jackie smiled and walked downstairs.

“Lilo! Wake up it time for dinner what were you doing since morning” Debbie said as she entered the room

She walked up to him and kept tapping him.

Lilo shifted his body and squeezed his face not willing to stand up.

“Come on get up my friend do you want your father to be upset with you” Debbie said as she tries pulling him up.

“Fine mom! I will get up and why is it so important for me to be at the dinner am so tired right now” Lilo

“It's very important my dear so get yourself up and met me downstairs now” Debbie said and walked out of his room

Lilo sluggishly got up and freshen up.

Not quite long Jackie's parents arrived and they were received with so much hospitality.

“You are highly welcome Mr and Mrs Nessy I was even thinking if you wouldn't be able to make it again” Nathan said

“we wouldn't want to miss this especially for our daughter” Mr nessy said and they were offered a sit at the dinning.

“Thank you so much for coming” Debbie said to Mrs Nessy

Debbie told the nanny to tell Lilo to come downstairs this minute.

“Lilo your mom said your attention is needed downstairs Mr and Mrs Nessy are at the dinning already” the Nanny said

“Tell her am coming” Lilo said buttoning his shirt.

Not quite long he came downstairs and greeted the guests.

“Good evening sir and ma it's nice seeing you” Lilo said politely.

“You look so handsome Lilo you are surely the perfect match for Jackie” Mr Nessy said . Lilo gave a fake smile knowing fully well that can't be possible.

After the dinner the families continued chit-chatting.

“So Lilo am sure your father must have told you already I want you and Jackie to build a family together to make things easy you guys are friend so it shouldn't be difficult right?” Mr Nessy asked

Lilo was about saying his mind when his mother interrupted.

“ Am sure he would surely wants that , which man in his right senses wouldn't want to marry such a beauty”Debbie said complimenting Jackie.

“Excuse me sir I would like to have a word with my mom” Lilo said and took his mom away.

“Mom what was all that for, why did you interrupt me I was about telling them the truth that I can't marry their daughter I don't love her” Lilo said looking so frustrated

“ Calm down son I can't allow you do that right there that going to disgrace the family and it will jeopardize your father business deal with the nessy's so please my dear why don't you just calm for now until the deal is sorted out then we would know what next to do” Debbie said

“Mom you know I love you so much and I can't disobey you so I would listen to you for now but mom after the deal is over this thing must stop” Lilo said and went back to the sitting room Debbie followed him.

“So sorry for that” Lilo said as he sat down on the cushion.

“So have being thinking what date should we fix the engagement” Nathan asked Mr Nessy

“ENGAGEMENT!(･o･;) isn't that too early” Lilo said Looking surprised

“I don't think so Lilo we know each other quite well already so no need for any delay and am sure mommy can't wait to have me as her daughter in-law”Jackie asked staring at Debbie

Debbie was cut off guard by this question but she quickly composed herself and answered the question.

“Yes dear you are very much correct”Debbie said

“Hmmm we would discuss about that at home and get back to you”Mr Nessy said

After some time the Nessy decided to take their leave. Nathan and the rest escorted them to their cars.

“Good night Lilo” Jackie said and pecked Lilo on the cheek she bid Nathan and Debbie good bye.

“Good night Mrs Lois I really enjoyed tonight dinner”Mrs Nessy said

“You are welcome I would love to see more of you around” Debbie replied they all bid themselves goodbye and there cars zoomed off.

Lilo walked into the house looking so upset and annoyed

“Dad don't you think setting the date for the engagement without informing me is quite unfair to me it my life we dealing with here” Lilo said in a rage of anger.

“What's there to tell you , it not I brought a girl from the street for you to marry, you know Jackie all your life so what the hell is your problem” Nathan fired at him

“Knowing her all my life doesn't mean I want to spend the rest of my life with her , dad I don't love her she can't be happy if she marries me and I don't want that to happen to her because she is my friend I want the best for her” Lilo said

“If you truly want the best for her you will do what I ask of you” Nathan said

“ You can't dictate my life and I would do just what I want with my life” Lilo said in anger and walked out on him

“ Lilo you dare not do anything that would disgrace or tarnish the reputation of this family because it won't go easy on you” Nathan fired back at him

“Calm down Nathan am sure he said that out of anger”Debbie tries to calm him down

“You better talk to your son because he is asking for what he can't handle” he said and walked out.

“What am I suppose to do, God help me, Nathan is tough and Lilo isn't so easy also, God is this a punishment for all what I have done in the past” Debbie signed.

Lilo went to his room looking so pissed off and angry.

“No matter what dad says I Lilo Lois isn't going to marry Jackie, I don't understand why they are trying to force her on me” Lilo said in anger.