Chapter 62 The choice

Chapter sixty-two
Michael
"I know right," I say to Betty and kiss her lightly on the cheek.
"The picnic is this Saturday. I hope you still remember?"
I feign innocence, " Gosh, I've forgotten. We are having a picnic this Saturday?" I feign seriousness.
Betty pulls me away angrily and starts to walk towards the pool.
I laugh and walk after her, "I was just kidding Betty. I remember everything, I was just pulling your legs. In fact, I've brought my swimming wear."
Betty stops walking now and looks at me with a huge smile plastered on her face, "What about Dave?"
I get to her now and wrap my arms around her. I pull her closer so her head is resting on my chest, " I'm going to his office today. We will settle things as man to man."
"Yes, because we ladies have chosen our dress and it's the same. Also, yours too must be similar."
I sigh, feigning frustration, " You ladies are something," I say and tickle her.
She laughs and pulls away from me. She jumps inside the pool, still laughing harder.
Damian walks in and looks up at me, "Sir, Cynthia is back.".
What the fuck!
I move closer to him, "Give me the full details!".
"Miss Cynthia suddenly appear in the office yesterday morning. She said Dave's father asked her to come."
Betty walks up to me, " She will be planning something not good. I'm so sure of it."
"Spy on her and find out what she's really up to."
" Yes sir," Damian nods briefly and walks away.
If Mr. Margray was the one that called Cynthia back, what will that mean for Jones?
"What are we going to do?"
I look at Betty, "I must speak with Dave. Gimme some hours, I will be back."
I walk inside my room and wear a black suit. I don't want it to look as though I'm going to Dave's company for another reason.
I enter my car and drive straight to Tianshi's company. Though, for some reason, I can't stop thinking Mr. Richard Margray has a hand in Cynthia's disappearance. He must have threatened her or something.
I drive into the compound and get down. I walk to the secretary's post and look at the new lady there.
"Where's Kim?"
The lady smiles, "I'm the new secretary here. There's no Kim."
I nod briefly. I wonder what's wrong, " Anyway, I'm here to see Dave. Tell him it's Richard."
I wouldn't have had to introduce myself if it was Kim.
The lady picks the telephone and dials some code. I guess she's calling Dave.
"Yes sir. He said he's Richard," she went silent for a while, " I'm so sorry sir. Immediately sir, " she drop the call and look at me, " He said you can come in. I'm so sorry I didn't recognize you earlier. "
I smile and wave my hand at her. I walk inside his office. I can't find Jones anywhere. And even the small desk and chair she uses as hers is nowhere to be found. Has these two fight again?
I open the door and walk-in.
"Hi, Dave!" I say and smile at him.
He gets up and meets me halfway. We shake hands, "How are you?"
"I'm very fine and you?"
"I'm fine too. What brings you here, " he goes to the sofa and I follow him. I sit and he does the same too.
" Where's Jones? I couldn't find her office at the usual location".
"Yes, I changed her office. Her office is the one before mine."
Wow! That's nice actually.
I'm always so happy for them.
" Betty said we shouldn't forget the picnic."
Dave puts a hand on his hand as he thought about it," When is it?"
I laugh and shake my head mentally, "Don't tell me you forgot already?"
Jones is looking forward to it so I couldn't ask her because I didn't want her to know I'd forgotten. So, tell me about it. "
" Well, it's this Saturday and Betty wants us to dress similarly. I'm thinking of a Gucci short or all these multicolor designer shorts. Then, a t-shirt and a sports shoes. "
" That's nice seriously. I will go with anything you choose, " he sighs and it seemed as though he was thinking about something. He finally look at me, "Cynthia came to my office yesterday."
I move an inch closer, "I heard everything from Damian. I've told Damian to spy on her and get back to me. Do you think your dad asked her to come back? What for?"
He blew out some air, " she said my dad wants me to get married to her. I've not seen or spoken with my dad all this while. I heard he's currently out of the country. But I doubt Cynthia is lying. My dad is capable of doing all she said."
" So, what will happen to Jones?"
He looks away and relaxes back in his chair, " She knows about her already."
What! My mouth went open with shock.
What if Mr. Richard threatens Jones?
"What are you going to do now?"
"I have to wait for my dad to come back. But one thing I'm sure of is that I'm not going to sit still while my dad controls my life. I'm not even planning on leaving Jones for anyone."
" What will you do about Cynthia. She could do anything to harm Jones," I tell him desperately. It's ridiculous to think Cynthia wouldn't try something foolish.
"Yes, I know she would but I've ordered two of my guards to stay watch over Jones after she leaves work. They are not to leave her side or let her know they are protecting her. I will do anything to protect her."