Strictly Professional ✔️

Chapter 42

"Mr. Reid, your father is in his usual place" The waiter said before someone called him.

Derick nodded and held my hand tightly as he took me to what I assume is his father's usual place...

WAIT?! FATHER?! HE NEVER TOLD ME THAT I'M GOING TO BE MEETING HIS DAD!

"Derick, sweetheart? When were you going to inform me that we're going to be meeting your daddy dearest?"
"Oh it must have slipped my mind darling"
"You're very comedic today, aren't you?"

"Wouldn't want to bore you to death, don't worry, whatever he says I'm not even going to be listening, plus you need to look intimidating, there's someone else you're about to meet"

"Who?"

Before I could get an answer out of him he opened the door and revealed a three seater round table.

Two of the seats were occupied by a man who looked like he was in his mid forties but still he had a great build and a woman who was the epitome of beauty.

Blonde wavy hair, high natural cheek bones, big blue eyes, big pouty lips, now this is the whole package over here!

The old man flashed us a smile I can recognize from a mile away.

Derick's dad, Davis Reid.

"Ah, Derick, you're late my boy, me and Danielle have been waiting for awhile now, I'm afraid we don't have a seat for your..."

"My girlfriend, don't worry she can sit on my lap, can't you sweetheart?"
I stared at him in surprise, why didn't he say Jewel? Better yet, why his lap?!

"Uhm, I think I can go ask a waiter for another chair" I whispered.
He glared at me and took a seat.

What's with the glare?! I'm not sitting on your lap bro, at least not in front of your dad!

"How about some wine to lighten up the mood?" His father offered and Derick shoved his wine glass in front of his face maybe a little too eagerly.

Taking a big gulp of the wine he looked at the woman with pure hatred in his eyes.

"So father, this is who I'm going to marry? I think you underestimate me too much, do you actually think I'll come running back to the girl who opens her legs to anyone with-"

I coughed, cutting him off before he can finish that sentence and making him look up and send another glare my way.

A waiter walked in holding a chair, thanking him I sat down.

How did they know I needed a chair?

"So my dear, care to introduce yourself?" His father said but from the look on his face, I can tell he already knew who I was.

"I-"
"I think you know enough about her, father, she doesn't need to say anything"

That jerk actually cut me off! What's happened to him? Oh my God! I just realized! It's his bipolar prego mood swings!

That makes so much sense! and just like when you have to deal with a pregnant woman, I have to grin and bear it.

"So Danielle, when did you come back?" Derick asked swinging his second glass of wine around in the glass.

"Almost a month ago," she replied timidly.
"And how come you haven't visited me at the office yet? I think there were a couple of employees you found... interesting"
"Because I'm still in love Derick, my heart still can't let go" she said almost tearing up.

"Wow, you still know how to talk bullsh*t even after all this time, I'm impressed" Derick spat.

"I'm sorry am I missing something here?!" I finally said.