Emma took a week to recover fully. When she did, I took her out for a treat. We went to a nearby park and sat on one of the benches. She thanked me over and over again for everything and I smiled. Then, she said something that shocked me. "Jeff, I know we started off as friends but I think I like you more than a friend. I think I would like to take this to the next level.", were the words. Oh my God! My sister liked me? In another way? This was wrong. I couldn't get engaged to my own sister. Plus, she only said this because she didn't remember that I was her brother.I had no idea what to do or say.
Emma looked at me expectantly for a reply. I smiled nervously. She had just recovered and I didn't want to force her to remember anything. And I also didn't want to break her heart by saying no to her. She would only hate me and I needed her to love and forgive me. She pushed my arm for a reply. "Yes. I.. I think.. I like.. you too", I lied. "But let's keep it slow for now.", I added.
She hugged me and screamed "Yay! I knew you wouldn't break my heart. It's okay. I'll take it slow for now then we can get engaged and then married." I put on a fake smile. I needed help. I dropped her at her home and went back to the hotel. I immediately dialed Tricia's number. "Pick up Tricia.", I prayed but she declined the call. What? I would make sure she paid dearly.
A few minutes later, I called back and she picked. I began yelling at her "How dare you decline my call? Who do you think you are? If I was there with you, I would have taught you a lesson...", I was interrupted by her scream. "Enough Jeff. Your meeting was scheduled for today. You called me right in the middle of the meeting you told me not to screw, then you expect me to pick the call and tell them 'Hey, my fiance's calling me.' Pathetic! You could not even be grateful that he enjoyed my presentation and has decided to continue his sponsors, yet you call to yell at me."
I sighed. It was my fault. "He agreed to sponsor my next album?", I asked. She replied "Of course. I didn't want to let you or your business down. What do you want from me?" "I'm sorry and thank you.", I stated. I actually meant it. Then, I explained my plight and what she said shocked me.
She exclaimed "There is only one solution!" "What is that?", I asked furrowing my eyebrow. She replied "You have to treat her nastily till she hates you and does not want to marry you amymore." "Foolish woman. I am still trying to gain her trust and making up for the last few years. Should I hurt her and then she'll hate me forever? That's just dumb. Come up with something else and when you do, call me.", I said and with that, I cut the call. What do I do now?
I had just wasted my time calling Tricia. "Its time to see Mr & Mrs Daisy", I thought and entered my car. I drove to their house and I narrated my plight to them. For the first time, they actually sympathised with me. "Son, you will have to face this. Come up with a solution", Mr Daisy said. "But if I refuse her, the sister I want to love me will hate me and if I do listen to her, I will commit a huge atrocity by getting married to my own sister", I cried out.
Mrs Daisy said reluctantly "Fine. I'll think of something do not worry". "Thank you. I can't marry Marina... I won't marry her...", I was cut short when I heard Emma's voice "Am I not good enough for you Jeff?" Emma was standing there with tears in her eyes...