"Daughter of mine, how are you doing?", her dad asked over the phone,
" I'm okay…how's Mom doing? I really miss you both so much"
" Your Mom is okay, your mom and I miss you more Amanda. Well, we will be coming over to California next week to pay you and our son-in-law a visit", Thomas informed Amanda who became excited,
" Really!!!?... I can't wait to see you guys again. I will inform my husband about it, he will definitely be happy too", Amanda heartily said,
" Amanda, I'm curious about something…we no longer see you online. What happened?", Thomas curiously asked,
" About that father…I'm no longer on social media. Besides I don't need it anymore I'm focused on my marriage", Amanda answered,
" Alright, if that's your decision it's fine. How's Lucas doing?"
" Lucas is fine, Dad. How's Mom doing?"
" Your Mom is okay…she went grocery shopping", Thomas answered,
" Darling, who are you talking to?", Lucas asked as he came out of the bathroom,
" I'm on the phone with my dad"
" Give me the phone and go take your shower darling and don't forget about the pill", Lucas instructed,
" I heard you, dear .... Dad, I will hand the phone to Lucas. I will call you later. I need to get busy. I love you, and my regards to Mom. Inform her to give me a call whenever she's back from the grocery store", Amanda said and handed her phone to her husband. She quickly went to the bathroom to shower.
" Hello, father-in-law, how are you doing?"
" I'm doing great, Lucas. How's everything going over there? Hope my daughter ain't causing trouble?"
" She isn't…and what was the information you passed to my wife cause I heard her excited tone earlier when I was in the bathroom?", Lucas asked,
" Oh!.. I informed her about her mom and my upcoming visit to California next week to see her", Thomas answered,
" You never mentioned that to me. Why did you inform my wife about it? The last time I checked the Place you are coming to visit is owned by me and I should be the one to decide who comes or leaves"
" Please pardon my nonchalant attitude, it won't happen again", Thomas apologized,
" How much", Lucas asked,
" What do you mean by how much son"
" How much do you need to change your decision from coming to see your daughter next week?" Lucas firmly asked,
" Lucas, we just want to see Amanda. It has been 4 years since we last saw our daughter. We only communicate on phone calls and my wife is paranoid about it"
" May I remind you again, father-in-law, the day I got married to your daughter was the day I claimed her. Which simply means everything about her is legally mine and I get to make decisions", Lucas reminded,
" I'm not arguing about that son, we only want to see her, that's all. I don't want this to cause misunderstanding between us"
" You have to choose….$3million dollars or having a misunderstanding with me if you proceed to visit your daughter next week?"
" Only a foolish person will choose to have a misunderstanding with the great Lucas Leeds. I chose the first option, my wonderful son-in-law. I assure you I won't bring up this topic anymore. Please forgive me if I offended you", Thomas apologized,
" You are pardoned ... if my wife happens to ask you the reason you changed your mind. Create up a reasonable story to tell her besides you have been doing that for years", Lucas said,
" That's not a problem son-in-law… so, when I'm I receiving the payment slip from you?", Thomas asked Lucas who hung up the call immediately,
" Darling, I will be downstairs waiting for you. I'm working from home today, so I don't need any distractions while doing my paperwork", Lucas informed. As he finished dressing up, he headed downstairs with his cellphone.