VINCE ASSURED GP
Entering his grandfather's room, he seems to be resting. Vince knew what they were saying was true but what choice does he have?
If this marriage will make him happy and will remove all tension, then he will go along, he made so many sacrifices for Vanda and me from babies.
When all the others complain and made a fuss about us GP made all the necessary arrangements to ensure our happiness. This is the only thing he asks of me and I should be grateful to him.
Who knows by the time Sidney and I are fed up with each other, he might not be here to be broken-hearted. So, we could move on with our lives. In the meanwhile, I just have to go with the flow.
Her Mom says GP knows her, but why haven't we met before? Caroline recognized me that first day I visited, George didn't seem interested to even ask any questions about me.
I am sure now seeing her up close with the black hair, it was she that was crossing the road yesterday. And Sidney, well, it seems she is glad to stay far from me which is good enough for me.'
Laughingly, Vince recalls the way she keeps covering her ears, thinking, 'The room is big enough for the both of us, to have enough distance, and I could have my bed to myself.
Seven more days and then we will see what going to happen, and it seems they have things in order, but just to make sure, I will send a cheque with Michael.'
Seeing his Grandfather watching him, "GP, you are awake?"
"Yes, now tell me, Son, why is there a frown on your face."
"Well GP, I was just thinking that we could send a cheque to the Montrose family, seeing we don't have to pay for the Hall."
"You are right, but we were supposed to have an engagement party?"
"That's not necessary GP, you are unwell and this week is a hassle, but when I visited Mrs Montrose, I heard her saying she will visit you this week."
"Good, I hope to see the child, we have some business to discuss."
"GP, how did you meet her?"
"Meet, who Son?"
"Miss Sidney, how did you meet her?"
"Oh, she works in the accountancies agency where we do all our business."
"Have you known her for long?"
"Why, are these twenty questions tests? I want some food."
"Okay, I will get Molly to bring something for you now."
"Vince, I hope you are not trying to make me look like a fool because I promise that Mother this marriage is going to work."
"I see no reason why it shouldn't work, now relax and no more tension concerning this marriage."
"Vince, promise me that you will take good care of Sidney?"
"You are worrying unnecessarily GP, now look and see for yourself?" Taking out the ring, showing it to him, "Now tell me what you think about this set. When she told me she cannot wear jewellery because she gets breakouts when it touches her skin, I get her this set, do you like it?"
Seeing the way, he held it up looking at it, "Son, this is lovely, did you choose it yourself?"
"Yes, I did, now I want you to stop all the worrying and let me get Molly to fix your meal."
Leaving the room, Vince whispers, 'Promises, promises, we will see GP, she only talks nice, but you will get to know the true Sidney when she comes to live here, and don't worry. I will play along in these games of yours.'
Half seven docking his head in GP's room, for a minute announcing, "GP, I am going to the club."
"Okay Son, try and enjoys yourself."
"I will GP and you try and rest, don't wait up we will be late tonight."
Seeing Chrystal at the club talking with the members of the band, Vince shuns away mingling with the club members.
Hearing the whispering of what had occurred the week before between Chrystal and another club member. Also hearing some saying what songs they are looking forward to hearing.
Vince said nothing, and just continue to mingle among the crowd, but he was angry about Chrystal controlling behaviour.
He knows that many of the young ladies made all sorts of comments and he just laugh it off. So why does she have to exaggerate and want to prove she loves me now when she had the opportunity to say yes to my proposal.'
Vince joins the group hearing Brian, one of the band members saying, "Hello Vince, Chrystal was just telling us that you will be getting married Saturday, so where is the bride-to-be?"
"That's a surprise Brian, and you all will have to wait until the wedding to meet her." Vince looked at Chrystal wishing she would just shut her mouth. 'Oh God, why did she have to be here tonight? She had to go opening her big mouth, and now they all know.'
Chrystal realized from the moment Brian repeated her words, that Vince was angry with her for telling his friends just from looking at his face, but she thought that his group members will enquire why, and convince him to change his mind.
She and Vince have been good friends for years and she had thought he will wait for her. Angry with herself now for not saying yes when he proposed. What bothers her was, that GP knew we have been friends since Vanda started college, so why did he give Vince an option?
Now my last hope is being flushed down the drain when I expected his friends to help change his mind, but they want to celebrate instead. It seems I am losing this battle but I can't give up and Vanda was angry with me for my foolishness.'
When Brian said, "Okay guys, let us celebrate the last bachelor in our band, he is tying the knot."
Hearing Vince say, "Okay, it is time to give the people what they came for."
CHRYSTAL WORKS ON HER PLAN
Angry with herself, Chrystal now had to focus her attention to ensure that plan B works, waiting patiently for their break time. When it had finally come which seems to take like forever.
Hearing him strum the last note when the bandleader said, "They will be back on stage next thirty minutes." Holding a drink for him when he came down the stage but he went to the men's room.
Ready to execute her plan when he came and join her and her cliques, who were passing rounds on the table, giving him a glass when a hand holds his hand from his right side.
Turning around, seeing Caroline and George with two gentlemen at their sides. She takes the glass from his hand and rests it on top of the table Carolina notices when the young lady took it up immediately, "This is not a good idea."
When the young lady said, "Vince honey, I see you have some new fans." Caroline looks at her from head to toe becoming angry at the way she clings to Mr. Montgomery's hand. Vince notices when the scopes out Chrystal but just smiles.
Chrystal thought, 'Oh God, I cannot allow this plan of mind to flop, one has already fallen through and if this one fails I might not get another chance. And when he gets married it will become more difficult.
Hearing Vince saying, "I suppose so, girls Meet Caroline and Georgia." Looking at the two men, Georgia responds to the look on his face knowing he was curious to know who our companions were, "This is Lance my fiancé, and Vernon is Carol's friend."
Shaking their hands, thinking, 'So George is engaged, and Carol seems to be a very outspoken person. But why was Chrystal so angry when Caroline took the glass from my hand?
I have known Chrystal for so many years but since she heard I am getting married I have seen so many changes.' Wondering at that moment if you can really know a person by just talking and laughing.
Hearing her inviting Georgia,"Won't you join us for a drink it is just halftime." Wanting so much for him to take that first drink then she will get him to change his mind only if she gets him to bed?'
When Caroline said, "Sorry my friend, our curfew is almost up, so we are leaving," turning to Vince, "Mr Montgomery your group was wonderful and I trust you will take my friendly advice?" Seeing her eyes indicate the drink.
"Thank you, and I will convey your appraisal to the members."
Watching them go, when Chrystal said, "Vince, you seem to know these girls well enough?"
"Yes Chrystal, we met a few times they own the Haley's Hall."
"They do, so why did we have to go, if you know the owner?"
"We have met a few times, but I never see how they decorate the place so I was curious."
"I see, so are you getting the place for Saturday?"
"Yes!" When she placed the drink in his hand hoping he will drink it, but then Brian came, whispering something to him.
Hearing him laugh then rest the drink down and said, "I will be right there," Saing to Chrystal, "Thanks Chrystal, but we will have that drink another time, right now I am asked to do a special selection for a young couple who is celebrating their first anniversary, so I need a clear head."
Watching him leave angry once more, wondering what Brian said to him for him to leave, I know he was lying to me.
Watching him run to the back then he was on the stage. Strumming his guitar knowing it was the only excuse he could come up with quickly so she won't suspect he was aware of what was happening.
Glancing in her direction seeing she was still holding the glass, Vince thought of the words Brian said, 'A friend told him that his drink was spike then his mind run to George and Caroline's words, 'They have a curfew and they seem to be serious about keeping it.
Understanding now why Caroline gives the advice and the way she looks at me and the glass before she leaves. Why would someone want to spike my drink? Did Caroline see what happen? That could be the only explanation because they don't know Chrystal.
Then Sidney's face flashes through his mind wondering, 'Why wasn't Sidney with them?' Hitting his head with his hand saying to himself, 'If the girls were with the mother during the day, then she must be mummy sitting and she did say she was tired.'
Singing, "All of me loves all of you," as the members join in serenading the couple. Recalling that was one of the songs they said they wanted to hear.
Complying with the other songs he overheard they wanted to hear. Vince ignores the look from Chrystal for the remaining part of the night at the club. Having a wonderful especially when he was asked to sing a few of his favourite ones.
Getting under the covers after three in the morning, 'Thankful to Caroline, he didn't take that first drink. Or who knows what would have happened and what was Chrystal's plan, was she aware that the drink was spiked?'
With his eyes close Vince thought about Chrystal, and why she insisted so many times for him to take a drink seeing she had a different glass. 'Was it she that Carol saw who spikes the drink?
Well thank You, Lord, for helping me, I don't want to be a disappointment to GP with him not well I don't want any mishap. Before falling asleep whispering, "Tomorrow I will drop the cash, GP said to give, instead of the cheque."
Feeling like her head floating Chrystal lies on her bed hearing the three bangs, angry and frustrated that her plan has failed once more. I must think about something that will work ad no one will suspect me. Closing her eyes only to be wake up with the constant ringing of her phone. Wondering who could it be when she just wanted to sleep.
CHRYSTAL SOLVED THE PROBLEM
Driving past the hall after ten, Vince sees the place open so he stops. There were a group of youths at the front of the building. Thinking, 'Sidney must be here, but GP said, to personally give the money to the mother.'
Walking inside the Hall, it appears there is another wedding today, seeing how beautiful the place was looking, they had made some slight changes from yesterday.
They had removed the arches from the side of the wall, placing them by all the entrances and a vase of flowers was placed by each row.
Vince was so engrossed with how they decorated the Hall, that he never heard her soft footstep as it came next to him, when she held his hand, and said, "Bil, you are here?"
Looking at her Vince asks, "Haley, are your sisters here, I just wanted to speak with them for a minute?"
"Yes, George and Carol are here, we are running late, and Sis had forgotten to bring the corsages for the groom's men, so she returns home to get them." "Where are the others now?"
"They are with the caterers in the back."
When Haley calls the group from outside, "Come on you all, we have to sweep up quickly or we will get late."
"Haley, is your mom home alone?"
"No Bil, Grandma, and two of my cousins are with Mom."
Seeing the boys grab a broom each and take a lane, while the girls took the mop. When Caroline and Georgia came out from the back, seeing their surprise and the cunning smile written all over their faces.
Vince returns a smile as his mind drifted toward Sidney, 'She is beautiful in a unique sort of way and her smile gives your heart a jolt that you focus on her lips.' At that moment his heart felt a warmness just thinking about her.
When Georgia did speak, it draws him back to the presence away from his daydreaming. "This is a surprise; I didn't expect a celebrity like you to still be sleeping."
Following suit Caroline asks,
"Georgia, do you think we should call Sid and tell her Mr Montgomery is here to see her?"
Vince immediately responds not wanting to have any confrontation with her, and spoil the sweet feeling in his heart, then both of our days will be ruined. "Please don't, I was just passing by and saw the place open, I thought your mom was here so I stop thinking it will save me a run. Seeing that she isn't here I will have to visit your home because I wanted to speak with her."
"Well, she is home with Gramma, but try not to linger too long, because she gets tired real fast these days."
Noticing the way, they both keep smiling, as they walk up to the stage. 'What are they up to?' Vince thought looking at how they were dressed, they match their clothes Lovely Carolina had on navy blue jeans and a beautiful sky blue shirt. Her sandals were flat and neat on her feet.
Georgia had on brown denim jeans and a lovely cream lace jersey and a brown sandal. Both had beautiful jewellery. Haley was also wearing jewellery, and it was not looking like an imitation, she also looks beautiful in blue jeans pants and a pink jersey.
Noticing when they make a few fast adjustments, then call the others, when Haley came and held his hand once more "Come on Bil, we are going to eat some lunch, won't you join us?"
"I have to go, Haley, maybe another time."
"Please wait Bil, Sis will come just now."
Hearing the others calling her, "Go along quickly your sisters are calling you, " but she keeps pulling his hand, Vince could see the sadness on her face. Wanting with all his heart to remove the sadness, and put back that joy she had that first day he met her.
Hearing her ask, "Bil!" when she pauses then her hold tightens in his hand, saying, "Bil, when you carry Sis home by you."
Stopping her immediately, seeing the tears in her eyes, Vince knew immediately she was going to miss Sidney. "Aye, listen to me, your sister will visit you regularly," wiping her tears. "Now stop worrying, when she cannot come to you, I will come for you."
"You promise Bil?"
"Yes, I promise, now smile for me," when she did, "Now, run along and I am going to meet your mom."
Pulling his hand, Vince bent, when she kisses his face and then said, "Bil, I know you will take good care of Sis." Then she walks away and waves as she follows the others.
Leaving the hall feeling disconsolate, "If she continues like this, I will be living my life only to please people.
GP, has certain expectations, her mom has her expectation, Sidney has her expectations, and now this child, what will become of me, don't I have any expectation of my own?"
Reaching the entrance to their home, Vince notices when Sidney was about to get into a taxi, when I send down my glass all she did was blow me a kiss, then sits in the taxi and leave. She looks happy because we weren't having another confrontation, but her smile was longer on his mind.
Dropping out the cash as GP suggested, he didn't linger and then return home.
Waking at ten past eleven Chrystal check her phone to see if she had any missed calls from Vince. Seeing there were ten missed calls but it was from her dad.
Calling him only to hear her mom wasn't well and was taken into a nursing home. Hurrying she freshen up feeling a slight headache from the many drinks she had consumed while waiting for Vince to finish.
'God, I thought he cared for me but not even one call.'
Seeing her dad had called her a few times during the time she returned home this morning. At that moment she realized it must be very serious. Hastening her footsteps to her car seeing a scrape on the side of her bumper.
About to leave the driveway when this RV pulls up in front of her angry she pops the horn waiting for the person to move the RV.
Wondering who bounce her car and she was unaware of it. Oh God if Daddy sees that he will become angry. He had warned me so many times.
Seeing the gentleman get out and walks toward her vehicle, angry for him holding her up. Look mister whatever you want you will have to come back because I am late."
Without any greetings or pleasantries, he held the car door and opens it. "Now you listen to me, busy or not you will pay me for the damage you did to my RV."
"Mister my car is small and look at your vehicle what damage can my car have done? "Why don't you come and see?"
Chrystal can't recall hitting anyone but she had to get rid of him so she alights her car and follows him.
Seeing the red paint on his RV across the side. "Sir, when did you say this happened?"
"You drunk fool you scrape my van this morning and never stop. Now you pay me or this matter will be settled in a courtroom."
"I am sorry when you say pay how much are we talking here?"
"Look just give me a thousand dollars and this matter is settled"
Having no choice she gives him the cash knowing that will solve that problem. Watching him drive away. 'God now I have to fix my car before Daddy sees it.
Visiting an auto body shop Chrystal hears it will cost her five hundred to do the work if she wants it done immediately. Hearing she could get it within three hours she agree and took a taxi to the nursing home.
GP'S ANGER
Monday morning going early to his office, the day was calm and quiet, tempted many times to give Sidney a call but decided against it knowing they always end up in a disagreement. But the thought of the coming Saturday never left his mind.
Returning home hearing Aunty Myrtle and Uncle Richard have a heated discussion about the wedding. Vince quietly inform Molly, that he wanted his dinner in his room, and then went upstairs away from everyone.
Tuesday Vince avoids everyone, reaching his office early again, thinking he will finish up all the work before lunch, but though matter how hard he tries to work, nothing seems right. Sidney never left his mind.
The office was hot, the tea the secretary brought was tasteless, all the time the two clients called and cancel their appointment.
When was eleven he went for lunch, the food was choking him and was tasteless, he realize it was neither the secretary's nor the chef's fault, it was his mouth that had no taste.
Wondering, 'Why was that? Could it be that the gathering this evening with her family that was causing such restlessness?'
Vince knew his next appointment was for two-thirty, deciding to utilize his time and get some shopping done. Visiting the Mall seeing a bridal store with gents' clothing.
Vince wanted GP to know he was going all out for this wedding, so he bought the best, seeing an exclusive suit, it was off-white and it had gold working on the edges of the pocket, and on the white handkerchief folded on the pocket.
The gold work also continues around the colour, going straight down to the front of the suit, and on the sleeve cuffs.
There were two gold buttons on the sleeve cuffs and one on the jacket pocket.
The tie was the colour of the suit with a gold pattern, getting a pair of black shoes and socks, a few vests, boxers and briefs.
Reaching the office at twenty past two, Vince went to the washroom and wash his face then return to his office. Going through the file of his client when the knock came.
Seeing Gloria step aside as the young lady enters the office. Standing up Vince shakes her hand, "I am Vinceson Montgomery."
When she said, "I am Jessica Tate, it is nice to finally meet you."
"Nice to meet you, Miss Tate, please have a seat and let me know how can I be of help?"
"Mr. Montgomery I am just here to finalize the payment for the last delivery your company dropped off, and I wanted to know if we can get the services of your trucks to do a delivery next Saturday.
Just fill out this form and I will let you know the total cost for our services. While she fills the form Vince gets Gloria to bring him a hot cup of tea. Knowing he didn't eat any lunch and the tea will help.
Miss Tate had only left his office about ten minutes when Gloria rushes into his office asking him to come out immediately.
Following her hearing the loud speaking. Angry with their behaviour, Vince tried to make peace, until he gives up, sending both of the secretaries home for a week.
Speaking to Elvis who doesn't seem to care why they were fighting, having no choice Vince released him of all his duties and send him home also. The last two-person to leave the office was he and Gloria, and that was almost six o'clock.
Driving into the yard after seven, hoping the Montrose family had already left, feeling so tired he didn't have the strength to face anyone.
Entering the hallway with all the bags in his hand when his grandfather said, "Vinceson, you have truly disappointed me today."
Resting down all his bags Vince went to give him a hearing knowing sometimes that is the only thing that does calm him down and he didn't want him collapsing on him.
But when he calls him Vinceson, Vince knew he was really angry with him, but he was angry himself, "GP, I tried to come early but there was an incident at the office.
When you call Gloria, she will update you, then there was a pile-up of traffic, have they gone already?"
"Charles took them home about fifteen minutes ago."
Seeing the money in his hand, "GP, did you need more money to give the Montrose family?"
"Vinceson, I told you to give the family ten thousand, so tell me, how much you give her, they are simple people and quite humble."
"I did, what you asked me to do, so what is the problem?"
"Mrs Montrose said you made a mistake and give her too much, so she returns this."
"GP, let me see that," counting the money seeing the ten thousand he gives her. "GP, I must have miscounted the money." Noticing the way he was looking at him, unable to imagine what he was thinking, 'Which fool will miscount ten thousand dollars extra?'
"Put it away, and give me the record book, and Vinceson the family asked that we be there by eleven-thirty, so by twelve the marriage procession could start promptly because there is another function for three at the hall."
Recalling, Caroline had said the same thing GP was saying about the time while he was there the first day.
Walking with the money in his hand, thinking, "If he replaces this money now then, GP will know that they did not take any money."
Sitting in the library recounting the money while GP views the record book. Vince decided to secure the cash but then Charles returns. Noticed GP didn't hesitate a minute calling him immediately into the library.
"Charles, tell me, son, how was Mrs Montrose feeling when you drop them home?"
"GP, she was okay and Miss Sidney had only reached home when I was leaving."
"Thank you, Charles, it's a good thing Georgia was with her mother, now I am going to bed."
"Good night GP."
"Goodnight Son, Charles!"
"Yes GP!"
"Son, see that everyone gets everything they need, and have everything ready for Saturday."
"Yes GP, I will take care of that, and tomorrow your suit will be here in the morning."
When he said, "Vince my son, have you gotten everything ready?"
"Yes GP, I did my shopping today."
"Very good, now you two try and get some rest and good night."
her was out of earshot then ask. "Did Mrs. Montrose get sick while she was here this evening?"
"Not exactly, she was a bit tense because Miss Sidney didn't come, but Georgia was able to calm her down."
"Charles, you have always been honest with me, and I respect your opinion, tell me, am I going to make a blunder in my life?"
"Look Vince, I don't want to meddle or tell you what to do, but seeing how GP was looking today, I could sense there was much tension. If I were you, I will just do what he asked."
Noticing how worried Vince was looking, he said, "Vince, listen to me from what I observed in her family today and listening to the mother, I can definitely say, the mother is experiencing the same tension as GP. I hope the rate the both of them are going, they make it for the wedding Saturday. All I can say is, I hope you and Miss Sidney have a happy life."
"Charles, what do you mean?"
"Vince, you know GP can be very stubborn at times, and he really doesn't favour people that easily, right?"
"Yes, I know that Charles."
"Vince, by just listening to GP this evening, hearing him singing so much praise about Miss Sidney, I could see the shock in Georgia and her mom's faces, even our family was shocked to hear GP."
Vince sees when Charles walk to the window then he turns around seeing he was a bit concerned.
Hearing him saying, "Vince, I believe GP was watching Miss Sidney for a while before he made his decision in choosing Sidney for you. And you know I have been driving him out and in all this time never have I heard him speak about her, yet today he said so much. Shouldn't that say something in itself?"
"Charles, from what her mom said, she and GP was speaking a few weeks back, it seems as though she knows GP, but when I met her she sound as though she has no idea who GP is? Now, from what you are saying, there could only be one explanation."
"And what is that Vince?" Charles was curious to know what he was thinking.
"Charles, you could be right, it had to be GP was following up on her for some time, I know he loves us and wants the best for us but why does he have to be snoopy and secretive about it?"
When Charles looks at him seeing how confused he was, he said, "Look, Vince, you know as well as I do when it comes to GP, he always wants the best for us, so give Miss Sidney a chance and trust that GP knows what he is doing?"
Vince notices when Charles stops suddenly as though he figured it out, then he said. "Miss Sidney, might just be the right person in your life, Vince. You see while listening to Georgia speaking to her mom in the car. I realized they all love Sidney a lot and depend upon her. One thing I gathered from the mother is, she wants to marry Sidney before Georgia, but Georgia said, she doesn't want to get married?"
Vince recalled that when the mother got sick and Georgia called her, Sidney had a level head. 'Is Charles right? She knows they depend on her, and she had pleaded with him, she really doesn't want to get married, but our elders are pushing us, so what can we do?'
Focusing once more on what Charles was saying, then ask, "Why do you say that, Charles?"
"I can't put my finger on it, but that is what I concluded in my mind, and from what GP said, it sounds exactly the same.
You my cousin is the eldest among the others, well beside myself, and Vince, today, it had an altercation with Aunty Myrtle and mom concerning Chrystal."
"What did Aunty Joyce say, because Aunty Myrtle never had anything good to say about me?"
"Just know that mom support GP's decision, but let me not get into that. The thing is GP had to intervene and set them straight. That was a bit unsettling and it cause a slight discord right before the family came but I get why GP hasn't chosen Chrystal it seems he has been quarrying about her."
"Charles wait one minute, why would GP do that, he has been with us for quite some time?"
"Look never mind that and we could be dead wrong about what we are thinking but sometimes we might think we love someone, it might just be an idea in our head. You can remember when dad came with the news about Venessa and how angry I was.
At first, I had so many questions and even wanted to leave home being forced to marry her but GP spoke to me and his words were more of a friend to me.
I listen and waited, Vince today I am happy, the problem is we are too rash and are blind by what we see and I understand that. It was only after we got married that I started to know Venessa better, I realized we had more in common than we think.
Ask yourself if GP chooses someone for you, won't it be to build and strengthen you, he will choose someone to make you happy. Vince he will always want to see you happy, that much I do know. He was very upset with everyone just complaining and Vince, with you being late this evening it didn't help one bit."
"Charles, my being late was not intentional, at the office, two of the secretaries had a heated discussion about Mr. Elvis, it was disrupting everyone on the floor.
I had to make some peace and send them home when I spoke to Elvis having to discipline him and inform him that if he want to have a relationship with either of them he will have to resign his position. Then on my way home, it had an accident and there was a long pile-up of traffic."
"Okay, but do me a favour and try not to displease him, before he collapses in front of us and I don't think any of us want that."
"You are right and, thank you, Charles, for looking after him, when I am not home."
THE LUNCHEON
Leaning back on his chair, thinking, "So Miss, Bell, didn't attend either, she is still against this wedding. Well, my dear, the way things are going we will have no choice. I can't stand you and it seems you can't stand me either. What a couple we would be, but behind closed doors, no one can see what is happening.
From what I am gathering, you conceal a lot of things, so that shouldn't be a problem. Both of us are making the sacrifice for the person we love."
Looking at the money, "What I would like to know is, why Mrs. Montrose returns the money. Their house is not that big, and they have no vehicles.
They could have benefitted from this cash. Is this a ploy of theirs to make me feel they are not gold diggers?
But suppose she hasn't told the children of the cash? But Georgia was with her when she returns the cash to GP, boy these people keep confusing me every time I see them and hear about them."
Closing his eyes as he ponders on the word of Charles, 'He had said a few things that made a lot of sense. GP will not do anything to make me unhappy, also he is my elder and I should listen to him.
I know if my parents were alive they would agree with his decision just as Uncle Richard does.
Oh Lord help me, I believe I love Chrystal but recently I am seeing some things in her that displease me. And Lord I am scared to make any decision that will affect the family, especially GP.
GP knows Chrystal and I have been friends for so long, so why didn't he suggest that I proposed to her in the first place. Even so, why didn't he ask her or suggested it to me? Why did he give me an option, Why couldn't he just say okay Vince you and Chrystal have been friends for so long it's time to get married?'
Feeling confused he stood up and took the cash with him, taking his bags then calls out to Molly to bring up his dinner to his room.
The night was long and restless, Dreaming Chrystal, she was laughing at Sidney, saying hurtful words to Sidney. I was just looking at her feeling so hurt for her especially when she said as she brush the tears "I never ask for this."
Waking when the knock came, Seeing GP at the door, "Son, are you alright?"
"What time is it GP?"
Feeling his body trembling as the sweat drips from his face. Wiping the sweat only to realise he was crying. Feels confused hearing his grandfather saying, "Son it is eight-o-clock already."
"Oh my, I must have slept through the alarm, will you call Gloria and tell her I will be late as I organize."
When Molly brought his breakfast seeing the eggs, and it was smelling fresh, Vince felt his mouth water, going to the face basin vomited the food he had for dinner.
Seeing the concern on GP's face, he know that he had to be in the office for nine-thirty. Drinking the hot coffee he said he was leaving.
On his way to town, the dream never left his mind, wondering why was he crying for Sidney, we don't know each other, well maybe it's because of our talk last night I dreamt her, I am sure she will be as haughty and angry as always.
Vince stops and gets himself a bottle of vitamins and multi symptoms for the headache. GP already said he was disappointed with me, so getting sick now won't help.
About to enter the car park, after nine only to see Sidney crossing the street, she did not see me, or she might have stopped and apologies for not coming last evening unless they haven't told her that I wasn't there either.
Recalling GP said, 'She works in the accountancy agency which we conduct our business; but if I visit her, we might have another altercation and misunderstanding, upsetting our entire day. And beside that, we will make a public spectacle of ourselves.'
Looking at her suit, she was wearing a nice grey suit, smiling thinking 'She must be feeling that way just like me,' looking at his suit, he didn't even realize he was also wearing the same shade of pants.
"Are we a couple or what, it seems we are thinking the same way already and we haven't gotten married as yet?"
Smiling as he parks up, then takes up his briefcase and heads towards the office, Hearing, his name Vince stop, seeing his old schoolmate. "Gilbert, this is a surprise, my friend, what are you doing in town, the last I heard you were in Boston?"
"I was, but I only came yesterday to do some research for the company I recently begin working for and I have a meeting for ten then I have a special friend to visit."
"Well, you take care and it is really good to see you after so many months."
"It's just two months Vince, I was thinking if you are not busy, we could have lunch; the meeting won't take long, then I have to run across to the accountancy agency, in Parker street to meet a friend who works there."
"We do all our business there?"
"Then I am sure you know my friend, Miss Sidney?"
"We cross paths a few times but never reall spole with each other."
"Then why don't you join us for lunch?"
"I don't think that is wise my friend, I don't want to impose."
"Look, Vince, we have been friends since school days, and I need your help, so you won't be imposing."
"You know I will do anything I can to help out, buddy."
"Vince, I just need some moral support, you see, two months ago, I was supposed to get married to Sid, but then I got a promotion and left without telling her of the cancellation of the wedding. Now I want to apologize and ask her to marry me once more."
Looking at Gilbert, thinking, 'This is the answer to my problem,' "Why not pal, you have my full cooperation."
"Good, then meet me for eleven by the Palace."
"Okay buddy, I will be there."