Unfinished Business

Chapter Sixteen.

I gulped as I gripped my suitcase. This was a big step, and I was sure that I needed to take it, but I just don't know how the others are going to take it. I had called Archie, he already knew of the plan, so he was the one picking me up. As far as Fallon knew, I just had to go to the US for some final touches on the album, but I was coming back home soon, what she didn't know that I was actually visiting her father in order to ask for her hand in marriage.

You read right, I was in Honduras asking for the blessing to marry her.

Archie was already waiting for me when I came out. He was trying to hide his face, just like I was, given now that we are both famous, and we don't want Fallon knowing that I am here.

"How are you, man?" I whispered as I approached him. "Are we ready to roll?"

"I already have the dinner reservation, I have asked my aunt to take care of Danny, and I'll be there as a translator, so everything is set up for tonight." He patted my back as we walked towards the car. "Is Fallon expecting a call when you arrive or something?"

"She thinks I am in Cali," I chuckled. "I have an alarm set for when I have to call her and let her know that I landed safely." Archie nodded. "I have three days here before I go back to London." I took in a deep breath. "I need to be there for her when everything goes down with Mr Donovan."

Archie shook his head in disapproval. "I can't believe she suffered so much with him." I shrugged. "I really can't, given that I still work with the brother, and um, he made me his right hand."

"What?" I questioned. "You're Mr Donovan's right hand? In DA Construction?" He nodded. "When did this happen? You never let us know!"

Archie laughed. "It happened last week." He let out a sigh. "I'm going to tell when we are all together, we are flying over to London in summer."

Throughout the car ride, we were talking about where he was going to be taking his family whilst in London, and some other tips on how to ask his father about Fallon's hand.

I was terrified, but I was sure that I had to do it. I love Fallon, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her.

**Fallon's P.O.V.**

I threw myself on the couch, it was barely midday, but I was so ready to give up. The book that I was about to turn in for the final edit, was sitting on my laptop, waiting for it to be finished, but I was just tired.

The whole week I spent it between the lawyers and writing, and let me tell you that stress doesn't really help when you work with your creativity. It blocks you, and I can't be blocked.

I got from the couch and went over to face the city. The only good thing about this office was the fact that I had the view of the whole city to give me the inspiration that I needed. Well, that wasn't the only good thing, the other good thing, is the fact that it didn't look like an office but rather, like a small cozy library where you can be yourself.

As I finally sat back, right in front of my laptop to work, Kelsey appeared on my door. "Whatcha doing princess?" She questioned as she plopped down on a beanbag.

"Hi!" I laughed. "Thank you for knocking." I mocked and she waved her hand in dismissal. "I'm just adding the last final touches to the book, before sending it over for the final editing."

Kelsey seemed to think about it. "I thought we could go get pampered." I frowned. "I have a discount on manis and pedis and a massage." She smiled at me. "I know you have been stressed, and I thought that maybe, this could help you out."

I stared at her, she was right I was stressed, but I didn't want to go out. "I don't know Kels," I started, but wasn't able to finish.

"We are going," Kelsey said with finality. "I was asking to be polite," She chuckled and I rolled my eyes. "Finish that up, we are heading over there, then we are going to go shopping and then head over to your place and eat junk food whilst crying with movies."

"You do know that this is going to take a while right?" I questioned. "I mean I need to make sure that it is a good book." Kelsey nodded her head and I rolled my eyes. "Fine!" I whined extending the 'i'. "I'll hurry up."

ººNathan's P.O.V.ºº

I stared at myself in the mirror, my tie was done, my hair was combed and I was as ready as I'll ever be. Taking in a deep breath, I walked out of the hotel room and went down to the lobby, where Archie was going to be waiting for me. I grabbed the paper where I had written my speech and got ready to roll. It was now or never.

"Let's do this Archie before I faint," I spoke as I climbed inside the car. Archie let out a chuckle. "Do you think that your parents have an idea of what I am doing?"

Archie raised an eyebrow. "Of course they know man." He laughed. "You came alone, without letting anyone tell Fallon, and you are asking for a fancy dinner, it's obvious."

I gulped. "Do you think they'll be okay with me marrying Fallon?" Archie gave me a nod. "Let's hope so man because I have an entire speech to ask them for her hand in marriage."

"It's going to be fine Nathan." Archie chuckled. "My parents love you, and they love that you are helping Fallon so much, so don't worry about anything."

The car ride was short, and I was glad to have Archie with me. At the very beginning, I never thought that I was going to get along with him so well, and after the break-up; I thought that he was going to hate me for sure. It turned out to be quite the opposite, he was somehow disappointed on what had happened, but he spoke to me and understood that it wasn't what it seemed like, and I know that somehow he had something to do alongside with Richard, about Fallon and I getting back together.

You can only imagine that I do have a high appreciation of this guy, and not only because he is the big brother of the woman I want to marry, but because he has shown me the greatest definition of friendship. The odds are not always in your favour, but the minute that you have such a good friend like Archie, or like Tom, Jay, Max, Siva, even Richard, you know that every odd is for you.

"Goodnight, Mr, and Mrs Estrada." I smiled as we arrived at the table. "I'm so glad to see you again."

"Night Nathan." Mr Estrada spoke. "Same said." He chuckled.

I gulped. "I have to do this right now." I let out a chuckle. "I came here without Fallon, and without her knowing for a reason." Mrs Estrada gave an encouraging smile. "I love your daughter, I am absolutely in love with her, and I can't imagine living my life without her. She has become the most important thing that I need in my life. She has taught me so many things, has shown me so many different perspectives to see life, that I only wish to be able to continue doing so for the rest of my life." Archie nodded at me. "I know how you are all for tradition, and how she is the same way. Tonight, I want to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage." I bit my lip. "I can only hope that you can give me the blessing for doing so."

Mrs Estrada had tears in her eyes, and I had to thank Archie for translating those things she missed. "You have mine." She smiled as she reached out for a hug.

I gulped as I stared at Mr Estrada; he was going to be the hardest one. I knew Fallon is his princess. "Nathan," He started with a chuckle. "I don't think I will ever want my daughter to get married to someone," I nodded. "But I am glad, that you are the one that wants to marry her." I let out a chuckle. "So yes, you do have my blessing." He shook my hand and pulled me into a hug. "Welcome to the family boy."