Special Invitation

     I took a deep breath and started walking again but stopped and turned abruptly.

  I was shocked to see this guy with a shade and in a suit standing behind me. I mean, there was no one in sight when I turned before. How did he get so fast behind me?

 Questions were piling up in my head but I lacked words to ask them.

"Miss Jenny, I presume?" He spoke with an accent which made me want to cringe. He took off his sunglasses revealing eyes the color of coal. He extended his hand. I looked at him before extending mine.

   His grip was firm but gentle as if he didn't know how to use much strength. I swallowed nervously and nodded. I noticed his lips curved into a smirk. My fingers began to tingle and his hold tightened. It was like a magnet pulling me. I couldn't escape him even if I wanted to. I forced myself to focus on his question.

"You look confused." He pointed out. His voice sounded soothing but the underlying menace and coldness made me want to run away. "Do you want an explanation of who I am and what I am doing here? " 

I tried to think of something to say. Anything at all but my mind was blank. I felt my knees weaken so he gave me more pressure from the grip before continuing.

"I am Jake and I am here to give you a special invitation"

"Special Invitation?"

I found my voice at least.

  "Yes and you are not to ask questions. All you will do is get ready tonight and I will come pick you up, remember, no questions. You haven't forgotten how it was thirteen years back, have you"

I swallowed and took a step back. I didn't need to ask questions again. He is from Harrison. I pulled my hand away from his then nodded.

  "Alright then. Tonight, I guess"

I responded, turned and walked inside without looking back.

  "I was getting worried. What kept you, mom"

Mitchell 's voice came from the corridor the moment I walked in. She was leaning against the wall. My poor child was tired.

  "Nothing dear"

She raised herself a little and stared at me,"Mom, is there a problem?"

I shook my head and proceeded towards my room. She followed me behind.

  I stopped and turned to her,"go freshen up,Mitchell. On your way, tell Miss Setory to serve you lunch after she is done arranging the new dresses and also tell Michael to come see me. I need to talk to him"

  I instructed and she made to protest but after seeing that I wouldn't listen to her. She walked past me and headed to her room.

  I sighed and followed her behind. She walked into her room and I walked into mine.

  When I closed the door, I dived for my handbag in search of Harrison's card. He needs to tell me why he sent his arrogant guard to come here.

  I found it and quickly dialed his number.

"I was expecting you to call my darling. How are you, the one after my heart"

I cringed at the sound of his voice and more, at what was coming out from his mouth. I really don't understand why he is bent on frustrating me. I was trying to keep my cool but I did not know how long that would be. I don't want him to get to me and if I want to achieve that I will have to show him he is not getting to me.

  "Good day, Mr Ford."

 I tried to sound as normal as possible even though deep inside I wanted to scream. "Can I help you with anything?"

His laugh was mocking "You always help me. We're good friends, remember. Now tell me why you called me."

My patience snapped. "Really, you don't know why I called?"

He chuckled darkly. I swear every time he laughs it feels like he has taken a knife to my stomach.

"Of course I do. It's because you missed me, that's why you called?"

The smirk in his voice was evident and I imagined what I would have done to him if he was in my presence right now. The modafucker has no regard for me. 

It made me angrier. "Do you think this is funny, Mr Ford? Do you really think you can make some silly joke just to get on my nerves?"

"What makes you so sure this is a stupid joke? Did you not miss me?" His voice took on a teasing tone.

I knew what he was doing. He was trying to get me to react. He wants to provoke me. He is enjoying this way too much.

I tried to stay calm although I felt like killing something right now.

"You wish you didn't miss me. Don't try to act innocent. Oh baby, you hurt me but still I love your honesty.

This time I laughed despite how angry I was. He will do well in comedy if he pursues it as a career.