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—Phil's POV—
I gulped, hand hovering over the dark oak of my father's office door. Exhaling deeply, I decided not to let the unsettling thoughts cloud my head. In that moment, I felt like a kid who's been sent to the headmaster's office, and in a sense I was.
The knocks ricocheted through the slender hallway, before a calm "Come in, Philip." Took their place.
"I'm here, father." I took a few steps into the spacious office, the black, glossy wooden floor and dark red walls observing. I knew better than to sit without permission so I just stood, looking around the room to distract myself from the sickening anticipation swirling in my stomach.
My dad- or father, as he'd rather be called - sat in a large leather chair behind a setup of multiple computer monitors and a wooden desk matching the colour of the floor, so much so that it would blend in if not separated by the grey rug. On the other side of his desk were two armchairs, also set on the large rug.
"So, I've been reminded you are thirty-one and still haven't found yourself a wife or even a girlfriend, care to explain, Philip?" Oh no, not this again...
"Well- I... Dad-" I was hastily interrupted by an 'Ahem' from my father.
"It's father to you, Philip. Now, I understand that you're not the type of man to have a family-" That just shows how much he knows me, doesn't it? I'd love a family, but I can't bring a poor child into a life like this. "But you are an only child, and when your mother and I pass, we need a legacy so that those damned Diamond Daggers don't destroy our family's hard work..."
"But, father, I don't want a wife." Father slammed his hand on the desk, clearly infuriated.
"PHILIP MICHAEL LESTER, SHUT YOUR MOUTH THIS INSTANT!" He glared. I gulped and nodded. "Listen up. You are going to get a wife and you will both start a family, who will then continue our legacy. If you fail to do so, I'm afraid I'll have to arrange the marriage with the police chief's daughter. Do you understand me, Philip?"
"Yes, father," I whispered.
"What did you say Philip?"
"Yes, father!" I repeat, much louder this time.
"Good. Now, leave me." Without another word, I bolt out of the room, not daring to look back.
As soon as I'd reached my room, I collapsed on my bed, just wanting to sleep but not feeling tired at all. I did nothing but stare at the ceiling for a few moments before remembering... Dan! I can't believe I just left him, granted, it was for my father, but I just left so suddenly! I should text him back...
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DistractionPhil changed their name to UGH
Danisgettingbetter: Jeez. What did your dad say to you? | Sent
UGH: He told me to find a wife soon or he'll put me into an arranged marriage. | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: What? | Sent
Does he think we live in the 1800's? | Sent
UGH: Something about getting an heir for the throne of the company. | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: Well A) You're making yourself sound like you're part of the royal family ((Notes down that oneshot idea)) and B) No offence but your dad sounds like a prick. | Sent
UGH: I can't take offence if it's true. | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: You must have a great relationship with your parents. | Sent
UGH: Well my mums actually rlly nice it's just my dad | Sent
Can we not talk about this no more? | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: Oh, Okay. | Sent
Also, *ANYMORE* | Sent
UGH: -_- Shut up Dan | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: I forgot to mention this, but your voice sounds really husky and sensual when you sing. | Sent
UGH: Did you just describe my voice as sensual Howell | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: Yeh w0t u gon do bout it m9 | Sent
UGH: No. | Sent
And do you know what that means | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: Yeah? Like sweet? | Sent
My mum describes my dad as sweet and sensual all the time | Sent
UGH: ... You innocent flower. | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: Hey! | Sent
I'm not innocent! | Sent
UGH: It means sexy dan | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: Veg vdywgvcygwdbcugwdb cgvweugcvgu wrgf | Sent
I DIDNT MEAN IR LUKE DAT | Sent
UGH: Did you just have a seizure or something | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: SHUT UP... I DROPPEND MT PHONR | Sent
UGH: Ok well A) Calm down with the typos and B) WHY ARE YOU YELLING??? | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: I THINK I BROKE MY PJONE IS S STCUK ON CAPS LOCK | Sent
UGH: Oh noes | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: Oh nvm I fixed it. | Sent
Broke my screen though. | Sent
UGH: Adorable | Draft deleted
That teaches you not to say things you don't understand. | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: Nah imma still do it. | Sent
UGH: Istg. | Sent
Fine. Your mistake. | Sent
Danisgettingbetter: I should go. | Sent
If I don't have a video up this week my fans are going to have my head | Sent
UGH: Ok cya dannyboi | Sent
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UGH: If I had to chose anyone to marry me right now... It might just be you. And that scares me | Sent
Shhhhhh- | Sent
UGH has deleted two messages
UGH: That was close. | Draft deleted
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Fanfiction" For the first time I felt I saw Daniel Howell, the lonely boy who puts everything into his job so he can feel there are some people out there who will not leave him. And for the first time Dan saw me, Philip Michael Lester, the suicidal runaway wh...
