Chapter 15

Kyle walked down the stairs on his way to work when he saw his mother and father fussing over a decision.

Come here son. We need your opinion in this matter! Karl called out to his son.

As Kyle approached he saw the issue.

Morning, what up? Kyle answered uninterested as he checked his phone.

We were deciding on which one of these diamond necklaces to give to Sarah as an engagement present from us! Which one do you think she'd prefer? Karl  asked Kyle as his mother looked on.

I don't know, which ever! It really doesn't matter to me! Kyle said casually and walked to the refrigerator.

Are you aware that in the next two months you'll be engaged and that is going to be you future wife! Kyle's father said and he looked at Kyle in utter amazement at his behavior.

I am going to marry her for the betterment of both companies but Sarah will never be my wife! Kyle said coldly. However, as soon as the words came out his mouth Kyle felt a sharp pain across his face and saw his father in front of him.

Shocked, Klye looked at his father with anger and passed his hands on his lip that was busted and bleeding from his father's slap.

Don't you disrespect me nor the Craig's family like that again Kyle! His father said through clenched teeth.

Karl! What the hell is wrong with you? Kyle's mother shouted and ran to Kyle when she saw what his father had done.

Kyle continued to look at his father as anger filled him. He gently removed his mother's hands from on his face that was wiping his lips with a napkin and walked out of the house.

A few hours later Kyle walked into Joe's bar and sat at the counter where Joe was sitting. When Joe saw his lip, he gave him a glass and poured a drink. He then dipped under his counter and pulled out his gun and placed it on the counter as Kyle looked on in surprise.

Who did that to you? Joe asked with great concern and he turned around and took down his baseball bat from on the wall.

 There was a long paused and then Kyle spoke,

Karl did it so could you please put your gun away! You could leave the bat though. Somehow I recall that I saw his Roll Royce with a broken back window! Kyle said and drank down his drink with one gulp.

Okayyyyy well in that case I put away old Betsy! Joe said and put back his gun in the steel box.

Look Kyle, tensions are high because the engagement is less than two months away. Do not do things to aggravate the situation more! Joe said calmly as he poured both of them another drink.

Like what Joe? What am I doing? I did not ask to be in this arranged marriage! Kyle stated in a sarcastic tone.

Kyle I don't think you understand the severity of what you're doing. You knew you were going to get engaged yet you still pursued whatever you have with this girl, Sam. Now you're acting out because you underestimated love and did not realize that you would end up loving her so much! I warned you that this would blow up in your face my friend! Joe said and paused for a while.

Let me ask you this question and understand your thinking? How did you expect this entire situation to work out Kyle? Joe asked.

Truthfully! It started out to be just a fling as I've had with most women in my life. I thought that I would get to know Sam, fuck her and see her ugly personality, like most women I've been with, and I'd pay her at the end of the three months and go our separate ways. But Sam's not like all those women I've had before Joe. Because now every time I'm awake I want to be next to her. I even see her when my eyes are closed. I, I can not see myself not with her. For the first time in my life I'm thinking about having a family with a daughter who would look just like Sam, going on vacationwith them and being the perfect family! Kyle said quietly.

Kyle, the woman you've spoken about called Sam, well she doesn't sound like someone who will accept being a mistress because I know sure as hell you're not gonna give up your inheritance and your company! Joe replied.

Who knows, maybe I will! Kyle said to Joe.

Yea that and a donkey egg I ain't gonna see my friend! I don't know what to say again to help you Kyle. Joe said and eyed Kyle with raised eyebrows.

Next thing you'll tell me is you'll elope with her and forget your dynasty and get a regular eight to four job hahaha. Joe continued and laughed even louder just thinking about it.

Kyle just sat there looking at Joe laugh hysterically and said nothing.

Several minutes later Kyle left the bar and drove directly to his house in the countryside. Instantly, he began drinking as he thought about confronting Sam with the arranged marriage with Sarah. Kyle knew he couldn't lose Sam and whatever he said to her had to work because his life would not be the same if she wasn't in it!