Joanna got into her car and strapped herself in with her seatbelt, holding the steering wheel and staring into space for a few minutes. She did not know how she got out of that conversation but she did and now she did not know if she was meant to be happy or sad about it.It would have been so much better if Damien was with her. She had a feeling he decided to ditch. She still remembered the look on his face when she brought it up. It was hard on him but at least he should have spoken to her about it rather than giving her hope and then throwing it to the side last minute.She told her father that she had a boyfriend and he requested that she bring him in or else. She knew he would not just threaten her without having something up his sleeves if she failed to provide him. Now, would Damien want to meet her father?She did not want to rush him into anything he was not ready for and she understood that it was important for him to be soaked in so they do not have any issues in their rela

Chapter 73It was a quick recognition and Damien had no idea what to feel about it. The look in his eye did not show that he was pleased to have Damien at his doorstep with his daughter holding him. Damien tried as much as he could to not let that affect him.Mr Simpson's eyes roamed his entire frame before taking a step to the side for them to come in. Joanna smiled and glanced at Damien before they walked into the house. “I did not expect to see an Alfredo in my house after our last meeting” Mr. Simpson said as he led them into the dining roomDamien glanced at Joanna before returning his attention to Mr. Simpson who had his back at them. “It’s dinner time. Would you join me?” The man said gesturing for the chairsDamien pulled a chair for Joanna and she smiled before taking a seat. All the whole Mr. Simpson watched. The chef immediately served them and left the room for them. The room remained quiet as they dug into their meals. Mr. Simpson sipped his orange juice then cleared his

Once Damien and Joanna got back home, they freshened up and went to bed almost immediately. They did not want to speak much on the incident that led up to that moment so that was the best possible thing they could do.Just as they fell asleep cuddling each other, the numerous calls came. Unfortunately, Damien’s phone was placed on silent. The next morning came and since Damien was not on duty in his workplace he decided to make them a treat before they watched a movie.“You work too hard, you know that right?” Joanna said, taking a piece of the snacks he had madeDamien smiled. “And who said so?” he asked“I do, of course” she quickly said“I don’t work too hard. I just work enough” Damien said as he took out two cups from the cabinet“Look at this table” Joanna gestured for the snacks scattered all around. “This is a lot for someone who had just worked a nine to five five days in a roll” she said as she wrapped her hand around his waist, placing her head on his back“It’s not much” D

Damien finally decided to pick up the phone after they had for two days straight without giving him any time to think. Mrs Alfredo really wanted to speak to her son. It has just been so long, With no restrictions, she was in full force.“Hello Mum” he said and Mrs Alfredo sighed in relief as she heard her son’s voice once again“Son” she called, emotional as she did so“What is it, Mum?” he asked her“I know you are upset with me but can you find a way to forgive me? You know how tight it had been for me” Mrs Alfredo said quickly thinking he might end the call soon“Tell me why you called,” he said, not ready to go into all of that right now“Your father wants to speak to you. He heard about the news. Can you come to the house tomorrow? I’ll make your favourite meal” she said“Can I decline this offer?” Damien said and Joanna who was seated next to him, slapped him on the chest for saying that“Please” Mrs Alfredo pleaded“I’ll be there for dinner. I have work” he said and ended the c

Damien got into the car that his father had specially given to him after signing the necessary document. He drove out of Joanna's house towards Alfredo's company, where he would be meeting the shareholders of the company. They were strong and annoying old men who would do anything in their power to make young lives difficult. Mr Alfredo had one time told Damien all about his experience with these men. They were strong-minded and business-orientated. However, these men can get on the necks of whosoever that is to take over the company. Damien's father had to work very hard to get to the point that he was right now. He had to be tough and quick to make decisions. Most importantly, he had to have ideas to bring the Alfredo company to skyrocket. Most of what he did was have the right people to help publicize the company in various parts of the world. It was a good incentive, but he still needed something more. Damien used the previous day after signing the documents to check what was g