He ate his food quietly,holding his anger that is growing within him,not wanting to embarrass his father in front of his guest ,he didn't know who he was maybe he a good friend or an important business partner,
"Son did you bring the files for approval" mr Zion asked as he raised his head from the plate of food he is eating
"Yes dad" handling him the file
"Will look at it after that meal"he said keeping the file aside
" mmm son .this is Tina ,a graduate of posh university she studied business management "he said looking at the pretty lady.
"Hello Nelson,nice meeting you in person"she said shyly
"My pleasure " Nelson glanced at her and continued his meal,he was really trying to continue the meal but they aren't helping matters.
His father continued,she is very smart ,intelligent and well educated,mr frank am I right ,he asked the father of the girl
" yes you are" he replied smiling
Nelson she is well behaved and beautiful,I think she will fit well in the managerial department in the company,Tina you will resume on next week Monday
Nelson have had enough,all through his life his father have been the one taking decision for him,and he Didn't object anyone his decision are always too selfish but Nelson as always pretend not to notice any but this time around he is not going to watch his father take decision for him concerning whom he is to marry
He stood up angrily and cut in
" Father there is a pressing matter I need to attend to,I will be leaving now do enjoy yourself ,he made to leave when his father stopped him
"Boy we haven't finished talking,where are you going?he asked in an angry tone
" father I just said I have an important meeting to attend to,I will take my leave now,"he turned and walked out from the house
"Ha that how my son behave please,don't mind him"he said to both of them ,
After the meal mr Pascal and his daughter left after biding farewell to mr Zion
As they walked out of the mansion ,Tina asked her father
" dad Nelson didn't like me "?
" don't speak like that ,he always like this ,but don't worry you are a beautiful girl ,he will eventually get to like you,beside Mr Zion had already promised me that his son will get married to you ,so even though he likes you or not,he will still marry you"
As they approach the car ,the chauffeur open the door and they drove out of the compound.
Tina was sitting quietly ,who was in deep thought suddenly smiled and replied her father
"Even thou he doesn't like me I will make him to like me"
Yes that my girl"replied her father...
Nelson angrily drove home,he just realized that he has too much hope on his father ,he hadn't care all these while and he wouldn't start now
As he arrived home,he walked straight into his room,he took a quick bath and drifted to sleep ...