💞 HIDDEN PAIN
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( Can I be your friend?)
Chapter 55
Skyler's pov;
The cars drove till we got to the Eatery.
I waited in the car for a while, so all the guards could come down and form a shade
The moment people get the fact that it's me, they'll come clustering and try touching me
All the guards in the car came down and formed a line down to the entrance of the Eatery; it was now time for me to step down
Can't believe am going through this much stress all because of my parents
It's not like I was going for a show or interview
I came down and you wouldn't imagine the massive crowd that came running
* It's Skyler, it's Skyler*
*Oh, my God! It's really her*
* I wish I could just touch her for a while*
* She looks so beautiful. I love you Skyler*
* Please let me just hold your hand*
Rhey screamed and wailed as they struggled to come close to me
Geez!!
I hurried my footsteps so I could leave there on time, but they weren't making it easy for me
Some really crazy ones, jumped and overpowered the guards and ran to touch me, but the guards quickly restricted them as I got into the Eatery safely
Pheww!! What a relief
There wasnt anyone there when I got in
The place was empty. I brought out my phone from my bag and dialed mom's number
She didn't pick and so I tried again
She said to come before 6pm but she's not here
I dialled again for the third time and she picked up
I was already boiling in anger
What the heck is her problem?
" Mom" I called dryly
" Come up to the second floor" she said and ended the call
Gosh!!
I took the steps leading there. I got to the second floor and then I saw her walking out
" What's your problem young lady?" she screamed at me
I furrowed my brows at her as I stared at her. I was going to flare up and give her a piece of my mind but I controlled myself
" Why did you keep us waiting?" she yelled
" I'm here now, aren't I?" I asked her and she scoffed
" Are you out of your mind? What gave you the right to talk to me that way?" she shouted at me
I scoffed and turned away from her
" Whatever" I said and walked out leaving her there with a stunned look
I got to the place and saw dad with another man, and a woman who I assume was his wife
Holy molly!
What's this about now?I asked myself as I walked to the table
Mom appeared behind me
" So sorry for her lateness" she apologize to them. I rolled my eyes.
Why is she apologizing?
" It's okay. I'm sure she had other things to do. " the woman said
" Yeah" mom said and sat beside Dad
I glanced at the chair beside her and reluctantly went to sit on it
" Goodday ma, sir" I greeted grumpily
" How are you doing dear?" the woman asked with all smiles
I looked at her and gave a short smile.
" Skyler; this is Mr Daniels and his wife, Mrs Daniels" dad introduced them to me
" Nice meeting you guys" I said simply
The conversation was paused as some waitress came to serve us our meal
So the waitresses were in? I didn't see any when coming
What was I expecting? It was a meeting for a celebrity, so they wanted it to be perfect and that was why they had rented the whole eatery
The meal was served and we started eating
" So Skyler, I know you might have been wondering what this meeting is all about" Dad said drawing our attention
He got that right? What is it about?
"I'll just go straight to the point and not beat around the bush - Mr Daniels here is going to be sponsoring the expenses of your upcoming album; and as a result he's gonna be partnering with us" Dad said smiling
I stopped eating for some seconds to digest what he had said
" What do you mean partner?" I asked him, my voice coming out in whispers
" The company," he said. I heaved a sigh of relief
I thought he was referring to SKYLERS HIGH
That was the same thing he did with Yori's parents, making them a partner and now Yori is all over me and has grown to become a thorn in my flesh
" If that's the case, then why am I here? It's not the it's first time you're making decisions like this and you've never informed me, so what makes this different?" I asked in one breath, really curious
" You're right darling. You see, I spoke with Mr Malcom - Yori's dad, and we have agreed to push up the date for the betrothal" he said.
" Whaaat??" I yelled as my eyes dilated in shock. The fork I was eating with, fell from my hand
" Yes dear" Mom said touching my hand
I stared at both of them in disbelief
" What did you just say?" I asked really angry and sad
" Who gave you the right to make decisions about my life, huh?" I asked them and they were stunned
Mr Daniels and his wife looked on in amazement
" That you both gave birth to me doesn't give you that right. You have to stop messing with my life, because I won't allow it henceforth" I said and stood up angrily
"And where do you think you're going young lady?" Mom asked standing up as well
" Home" I replied her
" Don't move an inch" she yelled at me
" Must you always embarrass us?" she scolded
" And in front of visitors. What do you want people to think of us - bad parents?" she asked in a harsh tone
" I don't care" I said and was going to leave
" Don't you dare take another step" Mom shouted at me
" Honey" Dad called her
" Just let her go" he told her holding her hand
" No Carson, I won't. You have to stop giving her wings to fly. You're the cause of all this. You're the reason she turned out this rude and disrespectful. You're the one spoiling her, and I won't condule it any longer - I won't" she said and sat down angrily
Dad sighed sadly
I know he was embarrassed, but who cares?
I wanted to walk out again but his voice stopped me
" Mr Staffers is waiting for you at the office" he said to me
Oh, no; not again!
I hate going to that damn company and learning about all those damn office stuff
Have told Dad times without number, that I wasn't going to succeed him but he never listens
I just hope he will be able to survive it when I dash his hope and crush his heart
I rolled my eyes and walked out
What a dinner??
I got out of the Eatery and the guards escorted me back to the car.
It was the same normal routine
The crowd there hasn't left,instead they tripled
" To the company" I said to Mars when I got in and he drove off immediately
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Jayson's pov;
I didn't know when I fell asleep on the cushion. It was Grandma that later came to wake me up
" You're back my child" she said sitting beside me
" Good evening Grandma" I greeted itching my eyes with my fingers
" Why didn't you go to your room to sleep?" she asked
" I just fell asleep here" I told her
" Okay...have you eaten?" she asked me
" Yeah...I ate when I got back from school" I told her
" How was school?" she asked me
" It was fine, " I said. She went on to ask me about it and we started talking
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It was late already and they would be back from the coffee shop soon
I had already prepared dinner.
Grandma and I sat in the living room waiting for them to come, so we could eat together
" I think they are here" she said, and just then the door opened
" Good evening Grandma" they both greeted
Myra appeared behind them and greeted also
We then went to the dinning to have dinner
After eating, we assembled at the living room, watching tv
The programme was very interesting
I checked the time and it was almost 10pm
The programme then ended
" Wow!! That was very interesting"Myra said when the programme came to an end
" You can say that again" Jason said
" Oh!!...I'm so tired" he said stretching on the chair
"Good night grandma, goodnight guys" Jackson said standing up
" Are you going to bed now?" Jason asked him
" Yes" he replied walking
" Wait for me; I think I'm also feeling sleepy" Jason stood up and went after him and they both went out
" I think I better start going now" Myra said and stood up
" Alright then, let me see you off" I said and stood up then we walked outside