They were back to the dining hall and Brent was still there. He was on the phone, talking in a low voice. Once they entered he hurriedly kept the phone away.
Why was he being so jumpy today? Wish thought eyeing him which he avoided.
" Your wedding is next week." Mr.brent spoke catching both of their attention, " So, my dear..." he looked at Wish, " I would want to have a dinner with your parents."
" M-my parents??!" Wish had wide eyes. All of a sudden, meeting of parents. It was still too early or....not.
" Yes, your parents." he continued, " We had a talk few days ago but we still havent talked as in laws yet."
Brent looked at her. She seemed shocked and hesitating, fiddling with her dress.
" Well, i guess thats the right idea." she changed her expression putting on a smile.
" I knew you would understand." Mr.brent smiled back. " Its getting late now. You can stay here for the night. What do you think?"
" Umm...." Wish became uncomfortable, " I think...."
" She thinks going back to her apartment is better." William cut her and she looked up surprised. Was he trying to save her? That was the first since they met.
Mr. brent rubbed his chin, " Hmm....if so then i wont force you." his tone was a little disappointed but he didnt say anything about it, " The chauffeur will be ready then-"
" Father..." Brent cut him, " You dont need to. I will be dropping her."
Wish turned to him, raising her brows. He really was going this length to put on a good show for his father.
" Okay, then drop her with no problems alright son?"
" Sure father." he smiled as Mr.brent walked outside the hall.
" Shall we get going, Ms.lennon?" he spread his hands, waiting for her to walk.
" Sure, Mr.good show."
He raised his brows following the girl ahead.
This was the first time she had rode his personal car. Of course his car was the latest model and she had no idea which brand. The only thing she knew was it looked cool and fast?
He started the engine and it sped taking Wish by surprise. " Hey! slow down...."
Brent slowed it, enjoying her reaction, " How was the dinner today?"
" It was good." she glared outside the window.
" Good to hear. Thought you might say something like it would have been better without me."
" Oh, that is true too. I didnt want to sound mean."
He scoffed with her reply. Wish really didnt missed a chance to be sarcastic.
" By the way," she continued, " Mr.brent seems nothing like his son. He is very humble and kind hearted."
" I dont have a say to that." Brent was unfazed by her words, " You are not the first person that said it."
" Oh," she said, " Thankgod, youre aware about it."
What she said was nothing new to Brent. Everybody even the butlers used to say his personality is nothing like his father. He knew all well that, they meant his attitude was bad but it never fazed him much. Just because you're son and father doesnt mean you need matching personality.
" I was quite surprised too..." she said. Brent looked her from the corner of his eyes. " That you put up such a good boy act infront of your father."
" And so..."
" What would he think if he knew his son is a womaniser?" she finally looked at him. His eyes were still fixed on the road.
" Im sure he already knows it..."
Wish could tell from his face that it wasnt the usual confident look. " I have a favour to ask."
Brent was surprised when she said that. " Go on. What is it, sweetheart?"
" Postpone the wedding."
The red light came right at the moment and he pushed the brake button instantly, making both of them to lean forward.
" You know that the wedding is next week right?" he had wide eyes.
" Yes."
" And you also know that they have invited important people and scheduled the live news and reporters too who might be upset with the postponement right?"
" ....yes."
" I cant do this favour for you."
She sighed while her gaze remained strong, " What if i say father about you being a womaniser?"
" He wont say much because he already knows it."
" Then what if..." she glared, " I say that you tried stripping me naked with a bunch of other naked girls and threaten me??"
Brent gripped the steering wheel tight, " Y-you dont have proof."
It was the first time seeing Brent look unsure about his words.
" I have the message you sent me to come at Mary hotels.." she playfully swung her phone.
" You also tried to food poison me!"
" But you dont have the proof." Wish smirked and looked at the traffic light. " Oh, its green."
Brent couldnt say anything and drove the car off. After a brief silence, he spoke, " Okay....ill try. But why....do you want to postpone?"
Wish continued staring out of the window, " I still have an unfinished work."
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The next day, Lucas came out his office with a tired look. It was already 6 in the evening. Yesterday night, he had met Chris and everything came to light about Wish. That guy was a trouble as he had suspected. According to Chris, she didnt look happy at all. He clenched his fist tightly thinking about what Wish might be going through.
He felt someone's gaze and snapped his head back. There was nobody. Since yesterday night, he had felt a presence.
Walking a few blocks he felt the presence again. When he turned back, he saw a man in black staring straight into his eyes.
" Who are you?" Lucas asked going closer to the man.
" Sir, you are coming with us."
" What??!" before getting an answer, another man came and pulled him towards the black car. " Leave me.....What the fvck is going on??"
Once he was pushed inside, a man pressed napkin on his nose making him black out. The next moment, he was seated in a chair inside a dimly lit room with the same men and more around him. He tried standing up but his hands and legs were tied on the chair.
" Why the fvck am i here?"
Just then a tall figure in all black suit and a mask sat on the chair few feet away from him. The mask completely covered his face, making him look like a gang leader.
" You woke up finally, Lucas Miles."
Lucas squinted but was unable to figure out who it was. " You even know my name..." he scoffed. " I said what do you want?"
The man leaned on the chair, tapping his fingers on the chair handle, " Who are you to Wish Lennon?"
Lucas was suddenly filled with realisation, and raised his voice, " YOU are William Brent right??! the troublesome rich dude....Tell me you forced Wish to do this marriage right?? You fvcking moron!! What the hell have you done to her? and where the fvck have you locked her up Huh??!"
The masked man rolled his eyes with his sudden rage. This guy was not going to be easy to deal with. " Such a waste of time...."
" What...?" Lucas said eyes still big with anger.
" Let me clear some things to you..." the masked man tilted his head, " Wish was never forced to do the marriage. Infact she accepted it by her own choice."
" Bullsh!t..." Lucas spitted.
" Secondly.....She is not locked up and freely roaming around. If she hasnt contacted you it means she simply doesnt want to or has....blocked you?"
Lucas gritted his teeth, " Wish would never block me!"
The masked man raised his brows by his last statement. " Oh really?....then answer my question again. Who are you to Wish Lennon?"
" Why would i say to you?"
This made him grip the handle tightly. The guy really was annoying as hell, " If you dont say then....she will be hurt." his voice came out low, sending chills down Lucas spine.
He didnt say anything for a minute and opened his mouth, " I am her boyfriend."
This made the masked man raise his head. " Boyfriend?" suddenly he chuckled lowly, making Lucas angry again. " Fvck are you laughing at?"
" Wish left her boyfriend and accepted the marriage proposal." he spoke playfully. It hurt Lucas' pride but he couldnt say anything to that. " She really is something."
" I know....but she also has a greater goal." Lucas said more to himself then to the man. He was trying to persuade himself, telling that Wish wouldnt do something like that to him. Just for money....she never cared about riches. All she wanted was her family to be in a good condition. " She doesnt care about the money....its only for her goal."
All this time, the masked man was raising his brows listening to the guy mumble to himself. " A....greater goal?"
Lucas quickly looked up, " Its nothing. Let me go."
Well there was no more questions for him and he signalled the guards to take him away. The guards pulled him away from the room, leaving him and two more men.
He carefully took out his mask, " So, you had a boyfriend too..."
Brent said himself, amused. The Wish he knew was a coldhearted girl who didnt believe in love and romance. Now, that was a pleasant surprise for him.
"She still accepted the proposal while having a boyfriend." he continued thinking, " what is she so desperate about?...."
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