Chapter 4 Edward

"Edward,how are you?"My mother hugs me

Earning a cough from my father

She again regains her composure

"Father" I smile at him

He nods his head curtly

"We have a press conference and I want you next tome Edward" he speaks and I nod my head

"No drinking"

I nod again

"What are those black lines under your eyes?" he asks me

I stay quiet

"Next time make sure you maintain your skin, your the most desirable man in the state" with that he walks away

my mother looks at me and smiles

I just nod at her and mouth her it's okay

I speak to some officials as I make my way towards the press conference

I occupy my seat next to my father's assistant

my mind is pre occupied with all other thoughts other than here

those flash lights suffocate me

"Mr.Mitchell" I feel all the eyes on me

"Pardon me, you were saying?" I point to the reported holding his mic towards me

"Your going to turn thirty one in few months, any plans of settling down with family?" he asks me

I smile at him

"Not happening soon, I am focused on my career" I tell them

"Not lost a case, your career is on top notch congrats on that and your firm been listed as top one" "Thank you" I smile again

"If you all excuse me" with that i get up and walk away catching some air

damn those questions regarding my life

settling down, family?

not to me

I know my father will not be happy to have seen me left the conference.

he likes it, the desirable son and father duo

he likes the publicity I add for him

perfect family

"Tough day" "Go away Elisa" I know the voice, my younger sister

"I'm hurt brother" "What do you want?" I turn towards her

she looks puffy with her gained weight, her baby bump flaunting in her sleek white dress

she is due in two months

she married to the cabinet minister's son. At least she looks happy

I hope so

"I want you to help me find something nice to eat"

I frown at her

she wraps her hands around my arm

"I'm starving you know,I should eat for two.

This boy here impatient" she points at her stomach

"Boy?" I ask her

"Shhh, don't say anyone. I want father to be surprised" she speaks looking around hoping no one heard us

"Of course he will be,your his blessing" I tell her

"Chocolate" she points at the corner

"Of course chocolates it will be" I nod my head