Where's Austin, Jessy asked.
"Mum," Austin called as he descended the stairs, and Mika sat close to her dad.
"So when do you plan on giving me a sister-in-law?" Mika, who loved teasing her brother, asked.
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Dinner carried on with light chatter, but tension lingered beneath the surface. Jay leaned back in his chair, a faint, knowing smile tugging at his lips.
"Oh, soon," he said with a teasing look.
Jessy blinked in confusion. "What do you mean? You're enjoying yourself, honey?"
Jay chuckled, peeling a shrimp for himself. "I met Leo today."
Austin, who had been quiet until then, lifted his eyes. "How is he? And the family?"
"They're fine. Aury's doing well too," Jay replied, stealing a glance at Austin before turning back to his food.
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Austin's POV
This dinner isn't going to end simply, Austin thought grimly. He could sense where Jay was steering the conversation.
They spoke of different things, but soon Leo's name brought up another—Brenda. At once, Austin's mind slipped back to their last conversation. The memory was sharp, almost painful, as though no time had passed at all.
"I hope you understand what I mean," Jay said finally, his voice carrying quiet weight.
Austin swallowed hard and gave a small nod. He did understand.
Brenda had always been part of him, a constant presence in his heart. She was more than a companion—she had been his anchor, a woman who cared for him deeply and held his heart with unwavering devotion.
What did Leo say about it , Jessy asked
He said he was gonna inform her , Jay replied and went back to his food chewing like all his life depended on it.
I just came back from abroad and I'm lost here , mika said really confused.
You don't need to understand, why are you here anyway, aren't you supposed to be studying, Jessy asked and stared at her waiting for an answer.
Mum, do I need permission to come back home , I just missed u guys so much and beside it's weekend so I came home to my lovely momma, mika said sweet talking her mum again but she received a deadly stare , uhmm I'll be going on sunday.
That's nice to here u shouldn't be playing with ur studies , Austin added and mika rolled her eyes silently.
What do you have to say son, Jay asked as he wiped his lips with a napkin .
Dad her wish for me was to take care of her and be by her side, Austin said .
And how do u intend to do that , look Aury is a great girl and you are not getting any younger getting any younger , getting married to her would be nice , you're 29 for goodness sake , Jay said already getting stressed out .
I don't think I'll do it, Austin said .
Then forget the company , Jay said as he stood up and left.
Gosh , Austin grumbled and left ,he was returning to his villa .
If I had known I wouldn't have stayed there this week , I thought and droved my car out.
Geez that was intense , Mika said while Jessy nodded
Mom why where you silent throughout.
I really want Austin to get married, he has no plans for the future except working , he's getting old by the day , almost 30.
I really need to know this Aury, dad was so intense about him getting married to her .
You should know her , she was always coming here with her mother and u always loved following her mother back to their house .
Really, Mika asked looking into her mother's eyes waiting for a long story.
Yes , now eat up let's go get you somethings .
She must really be a 1000/ 100 because dad was like " roah".
Shut up you silly girl, Jessy said as she smacked her head, Eat up, let's get going , she added and faced her own food.
Auriella's P.O.V
I think I need to clear my head , what is even going on, let me give Amy a call , oh she's not around , I thought as I dropped my phone , picked up my bag and left heading straight to the club.
Grrh,grhh, grhh, grhh
Dave , where are you, care for a drink, Austin asked
I'm not currently in the country , went for a business trip, what's wrong bro this one you're calling me out for a drink , Dave asked but Austin had already ended the call .
Woah , that was rude, I said as i turned to talk to the reception but saw a beautiful....
woah mesmerizing beauty ,there was no word for her , I was lost as I stood there looking at her till she turned to go , excuse me beautiful, I tried to reach out to her but got no response.
I wasn't really in the mood for any chitchats so I headed straight to my room without minding the guy that was trying to get my attention.
Sir, the room has been prepared , Dan said as he walked in
She's beautiful, Dave said .
That lady , Dan replied pointing to the lady entering the elevator.
Find out about her