Be long gone

Chapter thirteen

Location: The Gates residence(the Porch)

Adam's POV

"Did you get an interior decorator for the hall?" I asked

"Yes, my P.A. got one" My dad replied

"What of the Invitation Card?" I inquired

"That's the only thing left. The guy I met wasn't a professional. If the worst comes, I'll send a mail to everybody" He answered

The special thing about my dad that I'm yet to understand, is his perfectibility. He never approves of a fairly done work. His assistant, Randi is going through a lot. I wonder why she hasn't quitted. My dad is in his early fifties. He decided he wasn't going to have another child after me because it took seven years after marriage for my mum to conceive. He's the perfect father; nice, funny, and strict at times. He has the most beautiful gray eyes I've ever seen. His perfect beard matches with his jaw. You see his grand Adam's apple when he speaks. He's not always at home, always-on business trips. He's celebrating his wedding anniversary next week and he wants everything to go as planned

He's tensed because he hasn't gotten a designer for the Invitation card.

"Wait a minute, I know someone who can help with that" I added

"Really?"

"Yes, she's my course mate but from what I've seen and heard,she's good," I told him

"Are you sure about that? I need the best designs" He stated

"I'll show you some of her works. You should like it." I appended

Of course, he should like her designs

.....................................................,.......Anyway................

My mum and Richard made their way to us.

"Randi sent the number of a graphic designer to me. She'll send some of his designs" My mum stated

"Adam just recommended someone to me; a classmate actually" My dad informed her

"Who's that?" Richard inquired

"Zendaya" I replied

"No, not Zendaya; she can't do this" He declared

"Richard!!!!!!" I barked

I do not know what he has against her but hanging around her, she's great. I mean, I've not found a reason to be angry at her so she's okay. She also has a great sense of humor. Whan we were carrying out the research, I practically laughed throughout. Her accent is also great. I snooped because I checked her phone, I shouldn't have done that but I did. I checked her files and one was named'My designs' Those designs are beautiful, I bet the greatest designer can't do half of what she did. I'm not exaggerating, she's pretty good at it.

"Come on dude, you haven't even seen what she can do" I added

"Any problem with her?" My mum asked

"No mum, he's just being pessimistic" I stated

"We'll compare her design with Randi's recommendation and decide" My dad added

"Great idea" I added

Richard gave me a disapproving look

"Richard don't be pessimistic, give way for optimism" I declared

"I'm not speaking to you, Adam. Anyway, Mr. and Mrs. Gates how do you feel about celebrating your 21st wedding anniversary" He asked

"We've been together for twenty years; it'll be twenty-one in some days" My dad responded

Everyone except Richard laughed. Did I forget to add, my dad, is great at making people laugh? So is my mum, but she specializes in fashion more than humor. She is a businesswoman but also a fashion designer. She doesn't buy clothes in New York. All her clothes are from The Dubai mall. I haven't seen her repeat clothes, I wonder what she does with them when she takes them off. Speak of beauty, money, smile, love, affection, cars, clothes, she has them all. I got my blue eyes and lips from her. She has straight long black hair and it brings out her perfectly round face.

"That's not funny" He stated

"I'll answer your question. I feel great, I'm happy. It's been awesome over the years" My dad responded

"Not everything's been great, we had issues one time or the other. But we solved each and everyone. Love conquers all after all" My mum appended

"Okay, that's interesting. Adam can we play video games?" Richard investigates

"I thought you weren't talking to me," I told him frankly

"Not now Adam. Can we please?" He begged

I'll be wicked if I don't play. Besides, video games are one of his weakness

"No problem, I'll emerge victorious anyway" I announced

"We'll see about that" He declared

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"Are you kidding? Why did you? There was no need for this Adam" She stated

"Why won't you agree to do it? You're great at designing" I told her

"You Snooper! Stealing other people's phone and checking their designs is not cool" She explained

"I'm sorry, besides your phone did not have a password or a pin" I defended myself

"Well, it has one now," She said sharply

Okay, will you do it? My parents' anniversary is close and they have high hopes for it.

I gave her a babyish look

"Oh, Adam you're not an angel. You have no idea how you look. I'll do it because the anniversary is close not because I want to help you" She told me

Liar, no one can resist my puppy eyes

"Thank you. When will it be ready?" I inquired

"Today is Saturday, we have a project to complete. I have to help my dad in the garden tomorrow. I'll be done designing by Monday. Is that early enough?" She told me

"Sure, that's fine" I appended

"Okay, let's wrap up this Project. Who's presenting in class?" She asked bringing out her notes

"Not me" I added

"Come on, you're brave. I'm not presenting there's a way Ms. Caly looks at me" She declared

I burst into laughter

"Are you for real? Okay, I'll do it. But, if we don't get an 'A', it's not my fault" I declared

"You better not mess this up, Adam Gates" She added

"Of course I won't. So, where did we stop?" I changed the subject