The Engagement | COMPLETED

Special #2

Timeline: During the first month of their engagement, just before Chapter 1.

NATHAN.

"Amanda, how does one propose to another?" I asked my PA who looked up at me in surprise. My face however, is expressionless.

Sometimes, I internally thank myself for my own training to be poker-faced. If not, Amanda would probably see how much I was burning up right now.

Stay calm Nathan. Stay super calm.

"Well sir, it depends on how well you know the person and how much effort your willing to put in."

I pursed my lips together and squinted my eyes at the screen. Google was really doing wonders to my eyes.

The internet told me that I would need flowers, lights, a big freaking banner that says 'Will you marry me?' in cursive fonts. I would need to wear a super attractive suit. Of course, even Patrick knows he needs a ring.

Is it all necessary though?

"I think I might be getting a headache."

Amanda sat up right and looked at me with worry in her eyes. "Do you need the rest of the day off? I could re-arrange your meetings for you."

I waved her off. "I'm fine." My eyes continued to stare at the screen in awe.

"On second thought, cancel the rest of my appointments. I need time to process all this."

"Process what sir?"

"Well, you know how I just got myself engaged to this kid-"

"I don't think he's that much younger than you."

"I'm still older. That's all that matters. He's a kid." I could tell Amanda was trying to hold back a scoff.

"Right, sorry sir," she swiftly apologies. I wasn't all that mad that she rebutted me. I quite enjoyed her remarks, because no one else in the fucking office would dare talk to me for more than three sentences.

"What about the engagement? You're not cancelling it are you?"

I shook my head. "I was thinking how to get him to like me. He doesn't seem fond of me even though we see each other everyday."

"Hmm.. How do you spend time with him?"

"What do you mean?"

"Like watching tv, having meals just talking."

I looked at her with questioning eyes. "We don't watch TV, nor have meals together. I'm too busy with work."

"Even at home?"

"Well, I have an office at home. Might as well use it."

"How about calls and texts?"

"He doesn't call me. I don't see much of a need to text him either other since we go home together after work."

"What about bringing him out for dinner? That's the very least you could do."

"I have Aunty May for a reason. Besides, I like her cooking."