" Ma'am the guests are in the dinning area as you instructed" A maid in a pink uniform said as she stood with her head bowed
" Okay, thank you, you can go" Kathryn said in acknowledgment
" The guests are waiting, so I will go and attend to them. You all should come right away" She turned and left in a hurry, it was as if she was running away from something or perhaps someone.
"Do you know anything about this setting Dad?" Daniel looked at their father as he questioned. His look seeming to say 'You are in cahoots with your wife, right?'
Felix smiled at his son's look, "I don't. Am just as surprise as you guys are"
He wasn't wrong, he also heard it for the first. In truth, Kathryn didn't discuss or tell anyone about her dinner plans. She had planned everything on her own. She had only told them to wear something nice but formal to dinner that evening
In fact, she had been the one to select their clothes for that evening's dinner.
" Grandpa you..?"
" If your father didn't know about his wife's plans, how do you expect an old man like myself to know? Besides, am not your mother's friend !" Elder Tang interrupted before Daniel could complete his sentence
" Let's go and get our questions answered. Besides, the chef's hard work and sweat shouldn't go to waste " the elder continued to say as he turned and took the lead towards the dinning area.
Felix followed and the two brothers followed after their father
" You're finally here, I almost sent for you, you know "
Kathryn said immediately she saw them walking over
" How's your health faring Sir ?" Leah inquired as a way of greeting to the elder
" Am strong as a rock, thanks to your prayers" Elder Tang replied emotionlessly
The incident from the party two years ago becomes fresh in his memory whenever he sees the pretentious girl, Louisa.
He hate such people the most !
" Stop being formal with us, you can just address him as father. Anyways, it won't take long for us to become in-laws " Kathryn said while she held Louisa's hand
" My dear, how are you? You've become extra beautiful this evening" Kathryn spoke to Louisa but her eyes were glued to Emil's face.
She wanted to see his reaction to her words. But disappointedly, Emil didn't even spare her a glance, he had his eyes fixed on his brother !
Louisa pretended shyness as she shamelessly replied, " Its all thanks to my parents good genes, I didn't even apply makeup this evening "
Daniel rolled his eyes " Good genes, huh" he muttered softly
" Our princess has always been this pretty ever since she was a child" Leah proudly added to her daughter's shameless words
" If we keep on praising each other, the food will turn cold "
"Yes yes, let's all sit and eat first. The talk will come after we fill our belly" Kathryn said and showed the guests to their seats before she sat down beside her husband.
Elder Tang sat at the head of the table, Emil and Daniel sat beside each other while Louisa sat between her parents on the other side of the table.
The Tangs were all seated on the left hand side of the elder, while the Kims were also seated on his right.
All this while, Emil was silent. He didn't utter a single word.
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