His dad

"Huh? Uhm no, I'm fine, I can find my way home just fine".

"It's too late. Follow me".

I looked at my phone to see what the time was and it appears the time was already far spent. I quickly picked up my things and followed him out. I got to the car and since he was sitting at the back, I decided to sit at the front with the driver.

"Join me behind".

I heard him speak and I froze for a minute before going to the back seat.

"Why do you look like I would kill you"?

"Huh? No, it's nothing like that".

I said and the car was finally on the move. I remained silent just looking out the window till we finally got to my stop. I immediately alighted, bowed, and rushed to my building.

Jameil kept looking at her as she ran off.

'You didn't look this scared when you randomly asked me to be your boyfriend'.

He thought.

"Let's go".

He said to the driver and they were finally on their way home. When Jason got home, he heard his mom and grandfather talking.

"Don't worry Dad, I already picked about four potential brides for him. He will definitely get married before the end of this year".

"And what if he doesn't like them"?

"I'll get more Dad. Look, you don't have to worry about any of this, he'll definitely get married and give you a grandson".

"Good good make sure you check their family..."

"I'm not getting married to any of them, cancel it".

They both looked at who spoke and of course, it was Jameil.

"What do you mean cancel"?

Jameil ignored his grandfather and went upstairs. His grandfather held the back of his neck and groaned in pain.

"Oww, this boy is going to be the end of me".

His mom rushed to his grandfather and tried to calm him down.

"Dad, calm down, I'll make sure I talk to him".

She took her dad to his room and when she was sure that he was okay, she went to see her son. She knocked and after a while, he opened the door.

"I'm not getting married".

He said before she could even say anything and then began walking back into his room.

"I know, I know. At least, just look at them. Don't you think you should go on dates with the ones I choose than those your grandfather picks out for you"?

She was trying to pressure him and he didn't like feeling pressured.

"I'm not going. If you are done, leave. I have work to do".

He said and went back to focusing on his laptop. His mom kept looking at him and when she concluded that this son of hers would not talk to her again today, she stormed her feet on the floor while walking out.

"I can't believe I gave birth to such a stubborn son".

She said it out loud so he could hear her.

Jameil lost his dad when he was still a teenager. He didn't die, he just left, he went abroad and got himself a whole new family. After he got married abroad and came back home, his father which was Jameils grandfather got angry and kicked him out leaving only Jameil and his mother in the house.

Many people didn't understand how he would kick his son out and take in his wife as if she was his real daughter but, Mr. O Brian wasn't one who threw away anyone who had become a part of his family unless there was a serious reason behind it. From the moment that Jameils dad had brought his mother home as his wife, his grandfather has always liked her and taken her as his daughter and when his father began to misbehave, his grandfather called him to order and tried to correct him but he just packed his things and left without telling anyone.

When he came back from the States a few years later, his father was ready to take him in but, his new wife was utterly disrespectful and proud. That wasn't the major reason why he kicked them out. He kicked them out when he overheard them talking about how they could take all of his assets away from him.

His own son was planning to reap him off of everything he had ever worked for. So in anger, he chased them away only handing over one company to them and ever since then, they have never seen each other face to face again.

Jameil knew he had his father's blood flowing through his veins and growing up, many people had constantly said he was just like his father both physically and even character-wise.

He didn't want to be a father like his dad and he knew that if he married out of love, he might be even worse.

I was so tired and it was just my first day. I got to bed very early and completely forgot to eat. When I woke up the next morning, I realized that I had overslept. I was so confused I kept doing things anyhow and once again, I did not eat.

I got to work just in time and quickly rushed to make his early morning coffee. I knocked gently before entering his office and when I did, it looked like he was waiting for me.

"Good morning sir".

"You are five minutes late".

I dropped the coffee on his table and checked the time. I bowed and apologized promising that it would never happen again.

"You always make a promise for every mistake, are you sure you'll be able to keep all your promises"?

I nodded continuously, I couldn't lose this job, I didn't want to.

"Fine, what is the first thing on my schedule today"?

Luckily for me, I had memorized his schedule yesterday while waiting for him.

"Your schedule is free until twelve and by then, you have a business meeting at the airport".

He looked at me.

"Why am I having a meeting at the airport"?

"I'm sorry sir, the client said she'd prefer to meet at the airport so she doesn't miss her flight".

He nodded in agreement and continue working. Suddenly, my tummy rumbled and I wanted to cry. He looked at me and asked.

"Didn't you have breakfast"?

"Uhh, no sir".

He stood up and I thought he was going to slap me or something but instead, he took his coat and said.

"Follow me".

I followed him out and we got into the car. I didn't know where we were headed but I couldn't ask either.

We got to a famous restaurant and I was hoping he brought me there to eat.

'Please don't tell me you want to make me watch as you eat. That would be pure wickedness'.

He ordered some really nice meals and I couldn't help but stare and then, I heard him speak.

"Eat".

I looked at him to be sure he was talking to me and when I confirmed, I smiled and thanked him. I just put the first spoon in my mouth and I heard him speak again.

"You are paying".