“What? Philip, what’s wrong with you?” Sarah asked as she ran closer to him.
Sebastian’s feet wobbled as Philip stood in front of him with a large frown written all over his face.
“Sir, I… I’m… errmmm…”
Philip burst into laughter immediately, and hit Sebastian’s shoulder with his hand.
“I’m just messing with you! Welcome back, Son,” He said.
Sarah let out a sigh of relief and so did Sebastian. His soul almost left his body when he saw Philip storming towards him.
“Thank you, Sir.” A smile crept up Sebastian’s and Princess’ face.
“You should clean up now. Dinner is ready.” Sarah held his hand and started pulling him to the room.
“Hey, Sebastian. We have a lot of catching up to do, don’t we?” Philip asked as he was pulled to the room.
“Yes, sir. We do.”
Sebastian kept bowing his head until Philip was out of the living room. As soon as he was gone, Sebastian exhaled loudly and sat on the couch again.
“God, I almost shit my pants,” He mumbled and Princess smiled.
“Don’t you want to see Mary? I’ll wake her up for dinner now, so that you can see her?”
“You don’t have to bother, Princess. Don’t wake her up for me, okay? She will still have dinner, so I will see her.”
Princess bounced her head and rested it on Sebastian’s chest, waiting for dinner to be all set.
***
After dinner, Stephanie led Sebastian into her room. She made him sit on the bed and sat on his thighs.
“Hey, what’s up with you?” He asked with a bright smile.
“Can’t I sit on my boyfriend’s thighs?” She asked, and he chuckled.
“Of course, you can. It’s just that you look…”
“Happier? I’m act too happy?”
“C’mon, Stephanie, you know that isn’t what I mean,” He mumbled, and she nodded, chuckling.
“I know, Sebastian. I was just pulling your legs. I’m sorry about my Dad, okay? He loves to play pranks. He was so proud of it that he couldn’t stop boasting about it.”
“God, Stephanie, I was so scared. I thought he was so done with me and doesn’t want to see me with his with daughter anymore. I was thinking of how to explain to him.”
“Don’t pay any attention to him. He is so playful.”
“I know he is. I prefer him to my father though.”
“Really? Why?”
“My father hardly plays, he is always serious especially when it’s about a serious situation. I can’t wait for you to see him.”
“See him? Errrm, I don’t think I can…”
“Stephanie…” He held her waist, rested his head on her arm and closed his eyes.
“He is not that bad. You don’t have to be scared. He isn’t in town at the moment, but he’ll be back in a few days. I want you to meet him. He has always wanted me to come home with a wife. I can’t wait to show you to him.”
“Are you sure?” She asked, and Sebastian bounced his head, still hugging her to himself.
Stephanie slightly stood up from his thighs and picked up her phone from her lamp stand.
“What are you doing?”
“I want to call Danielle. I haven’t called her to tell her we are back together. That isn’t fair, right?”
“No, it isn’t. You should call her. I would love to know how things are going between her and Ronnie.”
Stephanie scoffed and shook her head as she scrolled through her phone.
“Don’t flatter yourself. They are not together. Ronnie is with Jennifer.”
“What? Jennifer? He hates that girl,” Sebastian said in awe.
“Everyone thought that until they clicked one way or the other.”
“Wow. I’m so behind time. It’s been a while since Ronnie and I talked, he is very busy with work, and I’ve also been busy.”
“I know. We can come out with a plan to see each other again, don’t you think? Like a hangout. Just the five of us. Danielle, Ronnie, Jennifer, and the both of us. What do you think?” She asked in excitement.
“That is a great idea. You can talk to Danielle about it. Remember she would be coming alone. We don’t want her to feel left out.”
Stephanie nodded and placed her phone on her ear.
“Sebastian! Are you there?” They both heard Philip ask outside Stephanie’s room.
“Yes, sir. I’m coming.”
Stephanie hurriedly stood up from his legs, and he headed to the door and opened it. He stepped out and closed the door behind him.
He headed to where Philip stood and before he could say anything, Philip turned to leave. Sebastian followed behind him fearfully.
He had a straight face on and this scared Sebastian a little bit. They got out of the house and stood in the compound.
“Tell me, Sebastian. What are your plans for my daughter?” He asked, and Sebastian felt his heart sink to the bottom of his heart.
“Errmm…” He rubbed his hands nervously.
“I’m not asking you to scare you, son. My daughter has been hurt enough in her life. I need to know this won’t happen again. What future do you have for her? Is this just dating? Are you picturing a future with her?”
“I am picturing a future with her, Mr. Philip. Since she came back into my life, I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with her. I planned on bringing this to reality very soon, and wanted it to be a surprise. I guess it’s no surprise to you anymore.”
Philip chuckled and bounced his head. “Don’t worry. I won’t ruin the surprise. I can act like I didn’t see it coming. But, do you think she is ready to get married?”
“I’m not so sure, Sir. But I know one thing for sure. She loves me so much. I am yet to discuss anything that has to do with marriage to her. Though, at work today, I called her my fiancée and she seemed happy. I think she wants me to ask her that multi-millionaire question too.”
“Great! Then don’t sleep on it. I can’t wait to meet your father too.”
Sebastian chuckled and bounced his head. “I can’t wait for you two to be friends too.”
Philip moved closer to him and placed his hand on Sebastian’s shoulder.
“You can call me Dad now. And if you need anything whatsoever. Though I’m not as rich as you are, but I’ll try to help out.”
“Thank you so much, Dad,” Sebastian said with a large smile.
“Give me a hug.”
Philip opened his arms and Sebastian hugged him out of excitement. He felt the love and support Stephanie’s parents had for him.
‘I’m never going to let them down.’