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"Are you sure about ending Tomorrow that way? The whole story presents tragic. You should at least let them have happy ending."
My boss at the publishing house asked me over the line. I massage my forehead with my fingers stroking back and forth horizontally trying my best to ease he slight headache kicking.
"It's an experiment." I answered short.
"Your readers are hoping for happy ending just like on your old books. They will be disappointed." He tried to convince me worried. Yet I only sigh.
"I will send you additional notes for them. You know, not everyone can have happy endings. Surely they can relate." I told him instead and heard him sigh. I scratch my nape.
"Look, I will not change the ending. Don't publish and sell the book if you don't like. Besides, I already showed how cheesy I am with my former book Don't Fall In LOVE, right?" I smile timidly because I can imagine him now shaking his head out of frustration.
"Just pray this one will become successful like the other books. Or start write new one. Make sure to put happy ending. I will release the book next month. You still have two weeks if you change your mind." His last remark and hand up the call without waiting for me to say goodbye. He is disappointed.
Therefore, not that disappointed as me. Seven months have past already but Ashley still out of my reach. I don't know where she is. Mr. Davids, didn't show up anymore and Mr. Austin didn't update me about the paper he made me signed.
The only thing have change in me was I am staying in the mansion with Kelli and Dad. Actually, I am preparing for the business meeting today. Of course, with the help of Jhope who didn't stop until I memorized all the things I need to tell the board and what to present to impress them. That business minded blood flows naturally in my veins.
Good thing his patience are unending and his gleeful smile never once faded in the face though sometimes I don't listen and space out only thinking about Ashley and my child. She must be laboring now or gave birth already to the baby. I should be there giving her strength yet, I am here. Spending my time for MEC. Furthermore, I am especially preparing myself to face my ex step-brother.
I exited my bedroom and caught my dad on the living area with Kelli. She is tying the necktie for him. Yet, I walk passed by them without even greeting them.
"Suga." I halt from my step almost reaching the door when I heard dad call my name. With heavy breath, I turned to him slowly and show only my emotionless face.
"Good luck, son."
Three words. Only those yet it touch my heart. I know I hate him a little because he married the wrong woman. I hate him for not finding out that they abuse me. I hate him for not even talking to me when I decided to live on my own. But all those melt down because of those words. How I missed to be called son by him.
