By exactly four pm he arrived at Mr Charles house, he brought out his invitation and showed it to the security before the gates were opened for him to enter. As he drove in he discovered that this compound was twice the size of his family house,this large compound has at least five different buildings in it, it was said that Mr Charles built a house for his five children in this very compound, so they could all have their privacy and still keep the family together.
It's calm and serene environment was giving luxury to the fullest. Securities were kept at every corner of the house, there was definitely no way a successful robbery attack could ever occur.
He drove to the garage. When he got down there was a butler waiting for him just two feet to where he packed.
" Good evening Mr Ethan, sir Charles has been waiting for you." Mr Gerald took Ethan's bag and led the way. Ethan was led to a balcony at the other side of the first building he guessed that was Mr Charles house,it looked older and more grand than the rest.
Mr Charles was already seated smoking, the old man seemed to be enjoying his remaining days with nothing to worry about.
"Sir Mr Ethan is here." The butler said.
" Have him come seat, oh it's been so long since I last saw my boy."
Ethan entered and Mr Charles seemed too overjoyed to see him.
"Make yourself at ease son, how long has it been since your last visit?" He asked.
He found the only free seat there and tried to relax, dropping his bag and removing his suit, adjusting his tie revealing just a model of what was hidden inside his shirt so he could get some free air. Mr Charles offered him the cigarette but he politely refused.
"Thanks but I don't smoke." Mr Charles grinned and relaxed back on his seat.
"Life's only one boy, you've got to try everything so when you get older you'll relax back and not have any worries, look at me right now all I do is smoke, drink tea and of course. Come closer son.." Mr Charles signaled him to bring his ear closer
" Sleep with younger ladies.. I'm fulfilled already so nothing's going to change how I think or there's nothing else I'd like to try."
" Are all these advices for me to start smoking, why did you request tea with me?" Ethan asked.
" Impatient as always son, life is also not to be rushed, I just thought about you and how it's been long I saw you so I decided to call you, just for you to relax plus your father has been complaining about you not wanting to associate yourself with the ladies, I just hope that you're not trying to raise the flag and it's just cause you haven't found the right bride."
" Uncle if we're going to talk about this then I'd be taking my leave."
" Actually I don't care about you, I'm just a family friend after all, before you go let's have dinner together, I'm sure you haven't had a proper food yet." While they were talking about other matters a black Jeep drove in and a slim girl of average height all dressed in a black jumpsuit and black heels came down, she walked majestically to where they were seated.
"Hi Dad, how was your day." She sat on her dad's leg.
" Oh my dear girl, my day was same as usual no new thing,how was your outing.
" It was lit dad, like I wish you were there I got some things for you I'll show you later." Her eyes moved to Ethan who was sipping tea and reading something on his phone.
" Who's he?" She asked
" Oh! He, Mr Ryder's son and the current CEO of Eclipse enterprises."
" Really, it's a pleasure to meet you, my dad has told us a lot about you. I'm Priscilla..." She extended her hands for a shake.
" Ethan, nice to meet you too, your dad hasn't actually said anything about any of his kids to me so I thought they were also confidential as the secrets to his success." He took her hand in his and kissed it instead.
" Oh my what a gentleman, how about a date?"
" He would never agree he's a busy man and he also doesn't believe in love or women." Her dad said trying to discourage her.
" It's fine one date won't hurt, just tell me when and I'll come pick you up." Ethan thought it'd be able to calm his dad for some time and also no one will think he's gay anymore.
" Dad, I'll see you at dinner, lemme go freshen up."Priscilla gave her a dad a kiss on his cheek and left.
" She's hardworking and makes me proud but
She also has time for herself, same thing I want for you boy, I don't want you to live in regret.
Mrs Stella, the cook came to announce that their food was ready.
"It's time to eat boy, how about you spend the night here, there are many spare rooms in this building, I'm pretty sure your room is still the way you left it." Ethan flashed back to when he would here to sleep just to escape his family stress, now he's pretty used to it.
"Stella please alert my kids too, tell them to behave we have a guest." Mr Charles tried to get up with his walking stick, Mrs Stella wanted to help him but he stopped her.
" Don't bother Ethan here would help me." He gestured for her to leave.
" Are you sure you trust me to actually help you to the dining room."
" You don't build your body for only intimidation right, let's go before the food gets cold." Left with no other choice he helped Me Charles to the dining, as usual he sat at the head, his kids were not there, Ethan just sat wherever actually to avoid trouble he sat five seats away from Mr Charles.
"Son why are you seated so far away?"
" To avoid issues." Mr Charles first son came in first.
" Hi Dad, good evening, Ethan how are you." He greeted, and Ethan replied with a nod.
" Good evening son, how was it at work today."
" Superb, it went smooth." Dominic was already married, so his wife came in next, she also greeted, few minutes later the rest stormed in.
Priscilla was the only one that Ethan noticed, she had changed into Jean shorts and a big red t-shirt, her hair was held back by a band, now he could see her face clearly, she had a small face, really long lashes and blue eyes.
"She's truly fascinating and perfect for my plan." Ethan thought.