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I rolled on the bed trying to fall asleep but I failed as I stared at the ceiling.
What she meant was she would think about it
My dad's words tormented me stopping me from sleeping, I was afraid of what would happen tommorow.
"Arhh", I sighed. I got up from the bed and headed towards the balcony of the room, the cool breeze blew my brown hair over my face as I gently tucked it behind my ear as I stood there staring at the moon which was crescent in shape.
My life isn't all too rosy and that pretty much explains why I was still living with my parents, wouldn't say mum's food was too delicious I couldn't leave, it was just that I never saw a reason to leave anymore after what took place after I had moved out of my parents house and that was during the time I dated Harry who turned out to be my worst nightmare.
The door of the next room moved and Adrian came out of it"Hey", he said silently
I looked at him "Hey",I replied
"Couldn't sleep", Adrian explained as he folded his arms
"I'm sorry about the dinner", I said calmly as I looked at him
"It wasn't your fault, my dad just gets too controlling sometimes", said Adrian
I wanted to ask but that was his family matter so I kept quiet as I stared at the moon.
"You know you're so different from other ladies I have met, you seem to always be on your own, don't tell me you don't have a friend", said Adrian
What a nice way to start a conversation,
"I do have friends ", I countered
"I don't know what I would do without Philip in my life", said Adrian
"You do like your friend a lot", I asked
"I do especially after I had left home which you could call ran away from home,he was always there with me and he never left me, he's a great guy", said Adrian as he smiled
Let me say this is our first nice conversation,he doesn't seem to be that bad after all he saved my life
Then I caught him staring at me as I pulled my sweater down to cover my fingers since it was really cold out here "So when are you going to be telling me about your friend", asked Adrian
"She left to further her education and I haven't seen her in two years but we do chat online ", I replied smiling
He looked at me with suprise written clearly on his face"So you have just one friend", asked Adrian
"You also seem to have just one", I replied
"Yeah I could say so ", said Adrian
Then another heavy silence followed except the breathing sound heard but this was kind of a peaceful one ,we didn't have to say anything to each other just standing there staring at one of God's wonderful creation was beautiful.
"Have a great night, Cinthia", said Adrian
"You too Adrian", I replied as I watched him go into his room.
Sleep was very far from me, so far that I continued to roll all over the bed till I heard some noises , it was morning already so I made my way downstairs just to see Adrian having a confrontation with his father.
Well Adrian seemed happier last night
I couldn't go down the stairs any further but I couldn't leave either.
Why, I also don't know maybe it involves me being forced on Adrian
Adrian
To be honest, I felt a lot better after talking to Cinthia tonight and only me knew the plans to get out of this place I called home first thing tomorrow morning .
"Hey sweetheart",I greeted Claire with a cheek as I collected her suitcase
We were as ready as I could ever remember, the last thing I needed was for my dad to stop me but right now I couldn't leave without having a proper conversation with him.
After asking a servant to carry our luggage to the car "I will be right back",I said smiling
"Okay be quick ", said Claire
As I made my way to my dad's study, memories of Ava and I running through this hall caught up to me as I felt heartbroken just as I was when I opened my eyes after two years in coma just to be told I was the only one who had survived without much injuries while my best friend in the whole wide world was still laying lifelessly on the bed , I couldn't bear the pain, it was just too terrible,
Then I remembered waking up on my inauguration ceremony,a day I was supposed to be declare as the new CEO of my dad's company but all it took for me to run away from home was just a p...
"Yes, come in", said my dad adjusting his glasses eventhough he looked a bit surprised I came to see him ,he sure knew how to hide it well.
"Morning Dad", I replied programmatically staring at the picture on his reading desk ; it was the one the family took when I was still 8 , we all looked so happy there.
"Hey,son how may I help you ", asked James, Adrian's father
"I know we don't really get along so well as much as you wanted but dad, I still wish for you to know that I love you and I would love to see you get well soon but I have to go back ", I said calmly
"You want to run away from your family again just because of a girl, who are you son ,as an Anderson,you are to be a responsible son of the family, you are my heir", said James
"I'm not your heir, dad , I'm never going to be one because to you I'm always never good enough for you and I'm so tired of you always wanting to control my life, I'm not a kid anymore dad, I'm a grown man so it's only fair if I get to decide what I want in my life",I replied instantly
"You can't always have what you what son and Claire isn't the kind of lady I would love you to marry ", said my dad
"So Cinthia is the one you think is good for me , seriously dad I just came back after 6 years and the first thing you did to welcome me is to barge into my stable life telling me my girlfriend isn't good enough for me, last I remembered I don't think you have the right to decide my life for me", I said angrily
"I'm your father and that's more than enough reason to tell you that", said my dad as he dropped his pen on the desk.
"Bye dad",I said turning to leave then I saw Adrianna standing at the door with her eyes wet.
"You are really leaving",asked Adrianna looking at me.
"Bye Adrianna",I said as I walked out of the study.
"Yes I know what you mean I ..(Richard saw me entering his room) I will call you back", said Richard as he disconnected the call.
"Hey bro",I said smiling
"Hey, you look upset, what's wrong",asked Richard
Have I ever told you that Richard always gets me
"Just spoke to Dad, I'm leaving ", I said
I noticed a sudden change in his facial expression but it was gone before I could understand it.
Going through his messy black hair with his hands making it a lot messier "So what did dad say",asked Richard
"What do you think he would say, I'm just here to say goodbye",I replied smiling
Then we hugged
"I love you Ric",I said as I patted his back gently.
"I know , be safe", said Richard as he ruffled my hair
"I will,bye",I replied smiling
"And Adrian", called Richard
"Yes",I said turning back to look at him.
"I love you too", said Richard
"Go get married big bro", I replied smiling as I left the room.
Saying it was easy leaving home again will be a big lie as I mentally and emotionally prepared myself for the possible waterworks my mum was ready to create, I wouldn't allow myself to be emotionally fooled to stay.
Getting to the living room, I never expected to find my dad seated beside my mum.
Then my phone rang,it was Philip
"Hey ",I greeted
"Adrian, the clients have suddenly withdrawn from the deal, we are going to lose our company", said Philip
"Why are you just telling me this", I questioned angrily
"It just happened few minutes ago, Adrian ,I have no idea how it happened,what if we really lose our company Adrian", said Philip on the phone where I could hear him typing.
"Any idea what made them decide to leave us",I asked
"I have no idea.. wait I think I can find out ", said Philip while I could hear him typing
The loud gasp on the other side of the phone was all I needed to confirm what I already had in mind, who else would be this good at manipulating people - Mr James
Anderson.
Then I disconnected the call glaring at the man who was busy sipping his hot milk as if he had no care of the world.
"Dad, how could you do this to me",I questioned hoping he would give me a reasonable answer.
"I'm just teaching you how powerful the weapon called money could do "said my dad
"I don't care what you think you are doing but destroying my hard-earned business is the worst thing any father would do to his son",I said angrily
"Never forget Adrian I am not a normal father, I am your father and I only want the best for you",
"The best",I scoffed
"Finally you understand", said my dad
"You have just destroyed everything I have worked on for the past 6 years now, it didn't take you a second to think about how I would feel about it , it's like you don't even care about my feelings dad, you just want me to be a robot who will forever remain in your claws", I said
"Life is money without it you will become a stepping stone to others", said my dad
"I'm not you dad, I'm not Richard,why can't you ever let me live my life, why are you so controlling if you really think that this would make me stay in this prison you call home then you must be hallucinating, I'm done always trying to believe that you will ever change but I guess change is evitable for money lovers like you ", I replied
I'm so done trying to make him understand
I had hardly taken two strides towards the door when I heard a loud thud
"James, James",my mum cried out as she knelt down holding my dad.
I couldn't breathe as I turned to see the horror sight in front of me.
"Somebody call an ambulance ",I screamed as I ran so fast to my dad who laid unconscious on the cold marble floor.
Was he going to die, I can't lose my dad.
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