Johnny became totally pissed, how can she make such preparations without telling him about it first"
"Mom why are you doing this exactly"Johnny asked with a hint of annoyance in his voice. Catherine couldn't believe her ears.
"Why am I doing this, you want to know right". Johnny gave her a slight nod.
"Because i want to,i want to celebrate my son's birthday,i simply don't know why you get so worked up wherever your birthday is mentioned".
"Well I don't want it,i don't want to celebrate my birthday,is it that too much to ask,i thought we already talked about this Mom".
"You are turning 25 tomorrow Johnny, don't you think it's worth celebrating".
Johnny looked around the house, it's almost unrecognizable, the workers are almost done with the decorations and it's useless trying to convince Catherine now cause once she sets her her mind on something, it's takes a lot to cajole her out of it.
"Mom please,i don't want this party". Johnny said holding her hand.
"Am sorry Johnny but the party is definitely happening,oh look your suit is here too,i ordered a blue one, your favorite color, over her Dennis". Catherine said waving at a man that was standing at the main door, Dennis is one of the staff member in her company.
"I got the limited brand Madam". He said handing the suit over to Catherine.
"Are you sure Dennis?", Catherine asked inspecting the suit properly.
"Yes Ma'am", Dennis answered bowing slightly.
"Alright you can go, Johnny come with me,you need to try it on and see if it fits if it doesn't we take it back".
"Mum are you even listening to me".
Catherine ignored him and went to attend to some of the workers, they complained that the flowers have not been supplied yet, Catherine urged them to get on with other things, that the flowers will arrive shortly.
"I need this place to be perfect alright,no mistakes"She spoke directly to one of them, that seemed to be the head of the decorators.
Frederick came back and was so pleased to see how magnificent the house looked, everything looked so splendid and of course befitting. Catherine saw the satisfaction on his face, she knew instantly that she had done a good job.
"You like it don't you". she said walking towards him.
"That's is an understatement darling,i love it, weldon".He said kissing her on the cheek.
"What about Mr Marshall Gregory, were you able to speak to him?", Catherine asked as they both made their way upstairs.
"Yes,i did spoke with him and he promised to honor our invitation,so it's left for you to play your part".
Catherine was hoping to strike a deal with Mr Marshall Gregory, the top dog of BRB Group and convice him to become a top share holder in her chocolate company that is threatening to go bankrupt,if he's willing to invest,her company will finally have a new ray of hope. Cocoa oasis has been the largest producing chocolate company in all of mystic meadows and had remained the best selling chocolate company until few years ago. Catherine wanted a duplicate of cocoa oasis company in emberwood city but lost millions of dollars instead.
Catherine had thought of selling off the company so many times in the past but cocoa oasis is the only inheritance and legacy left by her father, she just couldn't bring herself to sell it off just like that.
Johnny's birthday is going to play a fundamental role in her plan to revive her company.She had sent invitations to dignitaries and top business owners in all of mystic meadows.
Johnny decided to give up, seeing the expression on his dad's face,he was convinced that they both planned for the birthday,he was anxious but hoped that everything will turn out as planned.
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"So how was your therapy session today". Adams asked as he and Jenny sets the table for dinner.
Jenny hated the fact that she had to be reminded of what that shameless man wanted to do to her, even since she came back she gets cold shivers occasionally.
"It was good Dad". Jenny wasn't having it at all she had infact lost her appetite but she didn't want Adams to suspect anything.
"Will mom be joining us for dinner?"
"She won't, i think all she needs right now is lots of rest",Jenny agreed.
They ate in silence for a while the more Jenny thought about when happened earlier the more she loose her appetite, she thought of what Dr Anthony would have done to her if she hadn't retaliated at the right time.
"I received an invitation to a party this evening"Adams said with a beaming smile.
"Oh really, from who?" Jenny asked playing with her food.
" Cocoa oasis company, can you imagine", Adams said excitedly.
"Oh that's great news dad, our company is gradually getting the attention it truly deserves", Jenny said smiling
"Isn't it weird though,we only make and supply preservatives, nothing special yet i got an exclusive invite", Adams said thoughtfully. Jenny raised her eyebrows and laughed.
"Are you kidding me dad, without our preservatives their products won't last long,so we playing a very big role in their company, come on dad you deserve it".
"You are right pumpkin, why don't you come along, you'd never know, you might meet your prince charming there".
"Dad there's nothing like prince charming okay, this is real life, moreover I thought it's supposed to be a business related party right?".
"It's actually a birthday party,so start getting ready for tomorrow".
"Umm...dad you know very well that i don't attend functions like that". Jenny said shaking her head in disapproval.
"Then am not going either". Adams said folding his hands and pouting his mouth like a child, Jenny saw that coming,he always does that whenever he really wants to get her to do something and she simply can't refuse.
"Alright dad but i have lectures tomorrow morning". Jenny said trying hard to get away.
"The party is in the evening".
"I don't know what to wear then". Jenny said hoping to convince Adams.
"I've got you covered pumpkin", Adams said smiling widely then revealing a sliver coloured dress. Jenny was bemused, she wasn't expecting a dress to come from no where.
"You should have told me you've had everything planned out". she said looking at the dress dreamily.
"Do you like it?"
" I love it!".