As Nathan sat in their room, thinking about how things had been the past week, Doris showed up, she had been with her grandmother all morning and he was glad to see her lovely face. "Mr Anakin, what seems to be on your mind?" She asked as she joined him on the king sized spring bed they shared"I don't know, I've just been thinking about how difficult things has been.""What do you mean?"He wasn't sure what he meant. He wasn't the one facing all the pressure but he felt sympathy for his wife. Her family had been giving her a hard time because she was granny Castiel's favourite, and even though she wasn't complaining anymore, he could tell that she was getting frustrated."How are you holding up?" He asked instead."Me? I'm okay. Why do you ask?""Nothing much. I just wanted to know how you're feeling, I know all this hasn't been exactly easy on you."I appreciate the fact that you're worrying about me but I'm okay. Like you said, I'm fighting head on and no matter what mother or anyo
Nathan stared at Doris who looked completely nervous. She folded her hands on her lap, silently praying that her application was accepted.To make things more business like, granny Castiel gathered the entire famiky and asked them to write an application which would be submitted to her. She said she was going to choose the best three and those people would be the ones most likely to become the family CEO."I hope she picks us." The worry in her eyes was as clear as a bell."You don't have to worry my love, I'm sure she will. You're a really smart woman, plus I saw what you wrote so there's no way she wouldn't pick you." He meant it, he hadn't seen the application written by the others but he was more than sure of what Doris wrote."I see you're all anxious to hear my results," the old woman started. "But I'm afraid you're going to have to be patient because we might be here for a while. In the meantime, why don't we talk… hmm? Starting from you, Miss Rachel. Tell us about yourself.""
"I still can not believe that that actually happened between you and Alan." Doris expressed her shock and her husband grinned. "I mean, I wasn't expecting something like that, where did you learn those moves?""It's not a big deal." He shrugged off her comments. "I just did what any other concerned husband would do.""Yeah I don't think other husbands would flip someone over their shoulders like a star from an action movie." Nathan laughed but he didn't say anything else. He didn't know he was going to do something like that himself, he just hated the way he held Doris. His initial intention was to talk to him like a mature adult and probably leave him stunned after saying something mocking in speech. But things didn't turn out that way, his anger had gotten the best of him.The couple walked hand in hand along the streets of key West Estate, also known as the rich people estate. Key West was home to the richest and most influential residents in Florida. Being rich alone doesn't guara
While they were having dinner, Alan kept staring at Doris, smiling, winking and making her uncomfortable… and it infuriated Nathan. He was tempted to say something but remembering the promise he had made to Doris not to let his anger get the best of him, he held his tongue.Nathan was never one to get angry quickly but there was something about Alan that always infuriated him. The audacity, the rigid confidence he had whenever he was talking, like he would always get what he wanted… no matter what. Nathan hated guys like that. "May I be excused?" He pushed his plate forward as he got to his feet. He didn't think he could stand another minute of seeing his annoying face."Is something wrong honey?" Doris asked looking concerned."No, I just feel kind of light-headed. I think I need to lay down for a while.""Oh, before you go in, I'd like to show you something." Alan said with a mischievous smile on his face. "Doris honey, open up that box for me will you?"Doris frowned but she reluc
"What you did at dinner the other day doesn't make sense, I must tell you the truth." Owen complained. "Why the fuck did you buy an engagement ring? I told you to get something that was wow- worthy and you went and got a fucking ring!""Relax, that ring was very expensive.""Shut the fuck up dude! You messed up Alan, you messed up big time.""Fine. Agreed, but what do I do now? I have to get back at that son of a bitch for talking so rudely to me. ""Of course, you just focus on getting my sister to fall for you, leave everything else to me.""Okay. Just asking in case of next time, what kind of gift do you think I should buy?""Have you never dated before?! Buy nice things. Shoes, bags, nice things like that.""Right, right. Got it.""You know my parents got scolded for taking your side, you need to make up for that.""Yeah, yeah whatever."★★★"Today I want us all to do something together as a family." Evelyn announced as they all gathered for their mid- morning meeting. "So, what s
"Grandma?" Owen poked his head in through the slightly open door. "May I come in?"She looked up from her book and stared at her grandson who had let himself in without an invitation. "Come in." She said, even though it seemed rather feckless now."Thank you. Are you busy?" He asked as he moved further into the poorly lit room.Granny Castiel hardly ever allowed anyone into her room– that is, except for Doris and her husband– but anytime she did, her room was always partly dark. The window binds were always down, and when they weren't, you could hardly see outside through her tinted windows."Is something the matter?" She questioned with less attention."Not really, it's just that I would like to call your attention to something that I think is kind of important." Normally, he would be upset by her careless demeanor but remembering the motive behind his visit, he went on any way. He ignored her I- don't- care attitude and continued. "I think it would benefit you if you heard it.""Is
Ever since Evelyn interrupted their date, Doris had turned sour. The sun suddenly felt too harsh for her and the sand was too icky. Nathan wondered what he could do to get her to cheer up but nothing seemed to be working.He wasn't giving up though, there was no way he would allow his mother in -law to get the last laugh."Doris, you wanna ride a horse?""Of course not." The reason for her quick and firm reply was because doris wasn't a fan of horses, in fact, they terrified her to the bone."Oh come on, it'll be fun.""Owen said the same thing when we were younger, and how did that turn out for me?" When they were younger, their family had taken a trip to the beach ans Owen managed to convince Doris to try out horseback riding. Summoning the courage, she agreed to do it but then just as she was settled on the horse, it went beserk. It kept running around, making weird noises with Doris, barely hanging on and she was screaming like crazy. The horse finally threw her off and she lan
"Guess who's here?"Doris's face turned sour as soon as she heard that voice."Oh hi Alan, what a pleasant surprise!" Her mother exclaimed with fabricated enthusiasm. "How did you know where we were?" Her mother was a terrible actress. Even a four year old would be able to tell that she was lying."I didn't. I just wanted to come here ro relax, like I always do when I feel stressed and on getting here, I was draw in by the face of a very beautiful angel." He smiled at Doris but she looked unmoved."If you'll excuse me… I have to find my husband." She stood up to leave but Owen stopped her."I'll find him." He dusted the sand away from his pants and put on his sandals."What?" Doris asked to make sure she heard him right."Nathan, I'll go and check on him." He repeated, his face bleak of any expression.Doris was surprised at his offer. "You… want to help me… to find Nathan?""Yes, not because I am fond of him, but because I don't want you parading in the hot sun. So just stay here, an