Everything was going ok; this was my 'mantra': I should not give in too easily when my sister annoys me. I needed to concentrate on completing my studies as my dad ordered and join the company where Joshua was working. He graduated a few months back, and he didn't waste a day throwing a party for anyone; the next day he started working. He was a damn enthusiastic guy who badly wanted to run a company. Why the hell he was not interested in running his dad's business was beyond my thinking; there was no point in questioning when he had clearly told us about his intention.
It's been a few months, and he was already damn busy. On the other hand, my dad was getting so much free time, which he was spending with his sweet wife, vacationing, shopping, and doing other bullshit things. At present, Joshua is handling finance-related things and also the budget of the company; he is directly reporting to the CFO. In the future, he will become the CFO himself; he has that potential.
I have met Joshua's dad a few times, Thomas Winfield, who was a gentleman. Joshua introduced me as his boyfriend directly, and his dad was not displeased or disgraced by me being a 'man'; he took an instant liking of me, and I was over the moon. Now I had only two complaints: one, Josh was so busy, and two, my sister always got on my nerves through Joshua. Joshua stopped going to his house, as he was staying alone over there; his dad was always busy, and his sister was settled overseas, so every now and then my sister was always finding her way to get my attention in her own fucking way.
Both of our families knew about us; there was no hide-and-seek for doing anything. My life was going in the flow for the first time. Everything was not perfect, but I started trusting Joshua for many reasons.
We were having breakfast, and Joshua and my sister sat opposite me. After a few minutes, I heard a 'yelp' from my sister. When I raised a questioning eyebrow, my sister replied, "He pinched me." Josh replied, "Hey, you started." What the hell is up with these two? She always gets on my nerves, and he just adds more. "You know, right? He is my fucking boyfriend." "And your point, my sweet brother," "Your fucking life was already messy; stop making mine." She gave me a look that implied, of course, I will, but her words didn't match her expression. "Thanks for the reminder, and stop being dramatic; it was just a pinch, nothing else." And that's it. I couldn't take it anymore. After throwing my plate, I walked towards my room. "Your boyfriend is short-tempered." "Like seriously, Maria, shut it." Joshua followed me.
I was sitting on the bed with burning anger. One wrong step or word, and I would rip that person off. Joshua came and sat beside me, clearing his throat a few times.
He spoke before calculating his words: "Gray, she was just joking; don't take it seriously." "Right, while having food, my sister, who sat beside you, 'yelped' loudly, and it was a fucking joke and should be taken lightly as if it's nothing. What the hell is wrong with you guys? What the hell is with this pinching match, Han?" You know your sister always wants to mess with your head; ignore her. "I fucking get her. Why the hell are you playing along with her? Like, what the hell is happening between you two?" "Oh god, nothing is happening; don't imagine things, she started. I took it as a joke, so I pinched her back. Sorry, that went badly. "Well, for your information, everything can't be taken as a joke. It's irritating that you both are so damn close; she always giggles around you, which annoys me like hell. "She was teasing you; don't take it seriously." "If I am not questioning anything, don't fucking take it as my consent for everything." "It was a joke, Gray; drop it, will you?" "There is fucking limit for everything, and I have noticed you are fucking missing for few hours in the middle of the night, where the heck are you going?" He was enraged for no reason.
"What are you spying on me?" "We are staying in the same room, you are missing can be sensed it's inevitable as we are fucking sleeping together", "You could have followed me to thrust your curiosity", "If I fucking not trusted you I would have done that and questioned you long before didn't kept within me till now right, so answer me", "Next time follow me and give a pause to everything", "I don't want to be a shitty person who don't got faith on his own boyfriend, I am asking you directly instead of spying so you can answer right", "I may be doing anything right like swimming, having beer, and spending time in thinking kind of taking my time. Why are you making a big deal?" I sighed at that. Why things are only big deal to me not to others? Am I overthinking things? "I am not making anything big deal just getting clarity", "Well I guess I made you clear if you are not satisfied with my answer gladly you can follow me, I am going to the Company you got your finals prepare for that." With that, Joshua left the room.
Why the hell didn't I follow him? I don't want to doubt him, which only affects our relationship. Trusting was not a fucking crime, but turning a blind eye to everything was. I can't doubt Joshua, no, not at all. In any case, I want to trust him with my whole heart, but a few scenarios only make me rethink.
Joshua was becoming famous; everyone praised his achievements after joining the company, and it didn't take a long time to reach the media. In every business newspaper and magazine, his achievements were published. Bachelor, young, hot billionaire—these criteria only gained more attention among girls. He was now completely handling the financial matters of the company. He was fucking in his 20s; this was too much to handle. My dad had told me that he would become something in the coming days, and that saying was coming true. Joshua was at his peak level.
Everyone was at the dining table for family dinner time. My dad informed everyone to be present, including Joshua, as he had an announcement to make. By clearing his throat, my dad spoke, "Kristopher Mathew's family will be joining us tomorrow for dinner. Maria's marriage has been fixed, so they are joining to discuss the engagement party, and after a few days, the marriage will be held."
I really thanked God this time. I didn't expect the news but God I am glad than anything.I was happy for her, but more so for me. Kristopher was a successful young entrepreneur. Both of his parents had a reputation in the entertainment industry, but Kristopher didn't follow in his parents' footsteps. I was thinking of asking my dad why he was rushing things, as only a 15-day gap was given between engagement and marriage. I held myself for sure that Joshua knew the answer, as he was a close buddy with my sister. I am asking an important thing from a non-member of my family.
When we reached our room, eager to know the reason, I spoke. "Why this rush? I mean, he is barely giving a gap between engagement and marriage." "Because in a few days her belly starts growing, it would be more awkward." I was shocked after hearing the news. "What?" "God, she has been knocked out by that guy in one of the parties; he took responsibility after agreeing to something in exchange." My eyes were still wide. Wow, my dad is a good dealer. He will bloody crack any deal.
"Great." That's all I could come up with. "You must be very happy after hearing the news." He chuckled after saying that. Of course, I was. "Yeah I am, not because she is my sister", "I bet on that", "Take a break from everything she will be out soon", "If she won't find ways to annoy me or get on my nerves I am ok with her being on the same roof, these days she is crossing her limits." He rolled his eyes at that. "Ok, be more polite, as in a few days she will get married and move on." I hummed at that, not really agreeing because I know she will find her way to annoy me, until we are under the same roof.
"I won't start anything, you know that, right?" "Still, just don't give in; try to ignore her." "I will try my best." "That's good; I'm going to take a shower. Care to join?" I immediately sat up and started stripping my clothes. "Of course, these days you are getting to me like cracking a deal worth millions together." He chuckled at that. "You have become too cheesy." "Thank you for your busy schedule, which was making me crave more of you." As soon as we entered, he didn't let me utter any other word; his kiss was proof of how much he had missed me too.
There were only a few days before the wedding, and everything was going at its best. My dad was spending millions together on this, and the wedding would be screaming his wealth. My sister was always one step ahead, seeking every bit of help from Joshua. She was scheduling her time around Joshua's available time. How lovely!
They were spending more time together. Joshua cautioned me not to make a fuss out of this as a bloody perfect boyfriend. I nodded my head, which I am only good at; exactly why she was getting back to me was my unanswered question till now. It's not like I have not questioned her but ended up getting a cocky reply.
I was looking forward to following in Joshua's footsteps, enthusiastic to work in my dad's company and to face challenges that would be thrown at me. I hope, like Joshua, I will be successful in the coming days.