New Phase 1
Now, Sir and Lady Taylor were hysterical after listening to his story. Then, Lady Taylor asked.
“Just like that? Henry, are you sure you did not offend her?”
“No, mom. We were about having lunch together when she suddenly stood up and left, walked out on me?”
Lady Taylor looked at her husband, who took a deep breath and asked.
“Did she get any emergency call?”
“No, father, but I could remember that she was browsing her phone before she suddenly stood up and walked away.”
“Don’t bother yourself, son. We will check her house tomorrow and find out her problem.”
Then Mr. Fields, who had been listening carefully, pointed out.
“He had done all that, Sir and Lady, but her parents had been playing games with her whereabouts too.”
“What! This is serious. Let me give Sir Relish a call.”
Now, Sir Taylor picked up his phone and gave Whitney’s father a call, who picked at once. Mr. Field and Henry watched on in anger to hear what they would discuss.
“Hello Sir. Taylor. Good to hear from you.”
“Good to hear from you, too. I hope your day went well?”
“My day went well, and yours?
“My day was fine. What about Whitney, can I speak with her, please?”
Now, Sir. Relish was at a cross road. He hesitated and it was obvious. Sir Taylor and his wife noticed the hesitancy, as well as Henry and Mr. Fields. Then he responded.
“Oh! Whitney? She had gone to sleep.”
Sir Taylor smiled, looked at Mr. Fields and his son before he responded.
“So, early? It is all right. Good night, Sir, Relish.”
“Good night Sir. Taylor.”
After he got off the call, he looked at his son and guest again before he announced.
“Son, you do not have to worry too much. She will show up before the wedding.”
That was the essence of Mr. Fields’ visit. He was aware that Sir Taylor would not subscribe to putting off the marriage because of the common interest he had with Sir. Relish and Mr. Henry Taylor will not have the power to take a stand. Then, Mr. Fields spoke.
“Sir and Lady. I object to that. Even if she shows up this minute, my Godson will not continue with the marriage.”
Now, the couple was shocked with Mr. Fields’ level of boldness. They knew that he was right, but they were interested in their reputations. Then Sir. Taylor spoke.
“But it was just a little misunderstanding.”
Now, Henry, who became bolder after Mr. Fields spoke with him a few hours ago, declared.
“No, father. I don’t’ wish to continue with the marriage. A woman who would suddenly wish to be alone cannot be trusted.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Fields was elated with Mr. Henry’s boldness and continued ignoring the worried look on the couple’s faces.
“We will visit the registry tomorrow to put the marriage registration on hold. When she shows, up, we will observe her critically.”
Mr. Fields was only being respectful and diplomatic, but he had taken his stand, but Mr. Henry Taylor was not careful about the diplomacy. To him, with his Godfather around him, he had taken his stand. Before his parents could respond to Mr. Fields’ assertion, he dropped a bombshell that was capable of giving his parents heart attack.
“No. Godfather, I disagree with you. This is my future that we are talking about. We are not going to put it on hold, we will cancel it completely.”
“Henry.”
Lady Taylor screamed and demanded.
“How can you cancel your wedding because of a mere misunderstanding?”
“Mom, I don’t think you got it. I did not see eloping with another man and switching off the phone as a mere misunderstanding. That is my stand.”
Sir. Taylor, who had listened to them and read their body languages, could not exert much authority over them and resorted to persuasion.
“Son. Give us some time, please. We will sought it out.”
Now, Mr. Fields who was aware that Henry had made his point clear announced as he attempted to get up.
“Sir and Lady. I will be on my way. Thank you for your time.”
Then, Sir. Taylor responded.
“It is all right, Nicholas. Thank you for coming.”
Then, he turned to his son who was already standing and inquired.
“Henry, do you mind spending the night with us? We can talk things over.”
Mr. Fields got the message, but he could not answer for him. Now, it was time for Mr. Henry Taylor to redeem himself. To spend the night and allow his parent to convince him or decline and redeem himself.
“Thank you father. I would have loved to, but I have work to submit first thing in the morning and I wish my system is with me.”
The elated Mr. Fields chuckled and began to walk towards the door, while Henry followed suit. Sir and Lady Taylor got up too to see them off.
“It is all right. Please take it easy, son. We will get to the root of it.”
The couple watched them walked to the courtyard from the verandah. Then, they got into their vehicles and greeted.
“Good night father, good night mom.”
“Good night son. Please, be careful.”
“I will mom.”
“Good night, Sir and Lady.”
“Thank you, Nicholas. Good night.”
They drove out of the native home simultaneously. When they got to a diversion, Mr. Henry Taylor who was at the front slowed down and Mr. Fields drove to his side.
“Good night, Henry. See you at the registry tomorrow.”
“You don’t need to bother yourself, Godfather. You have done a lot for me. I will go to the registry by myself. Thank you for being there for me.”
“Good, I like that, Henry. Don’t settle down with any woman who does not have a destination because she will stop you from getting to yours.”
“I got it, Godfather. Good night.”
Then, they dispersed with fulfillment in their hearts. Mr. Henry Taylor got to his house elated that he was free from a burden that had drained his happiness. He walked into his bedroom, had his shower and retired to his bed. When he meditated on the day’s activities, he remembered that he promised Harriet that they would continue with the online game.
“Oh! Harriet.”
He picked up his phone and logged on to the online game. He smiled when he discovered that she was already online. They played until Harriet slept off. He chuckled and went to sleep too.
At Mr. Fields’ Apartment.The distance between Sir and Lady Taylor’s native home and Mr. Nicholas Fields’ apartment was twenty minutes’ drive. He got home and discovered that Harriet had gone, and the rooftop lounge was cleared while his wife was waiting for him at the parlor.
“Welcome back, hubby.”
“Thank you, dear. I hope the work did not stress you?”
“Not at all. How are Sir and Lady Taylor?”
Mr. Nicholas Fields smirked joyously and announced as he took his seat.
“We won.”
She looked at him searchingly, and he proceeded to narrate Mr. Henry Taylor’s story to her. Then, she remarked.
“What? Henry must be a strong man.”
”Strong man? How?”
“Such disappointment is enough for him to break down.”
“You are right. He is stronger now with such experience. He will meet the woman who is meant for him in the future.”
“Just like Denise and Angel.”
“You are right, I could remember when Denise was worrying himself to death. Now, he is happy.”
Thursday – The Bailey International conglomerates.
“Wow! You look amazing.”
Mr. Denise Bailey complimented his wife after she dressed up for work. She giggled and appreciated.
“Thank you, hubby. You look good, too.”
“Thank you, dear.”
He had a different feeling driving to work with his wife by his side. That phase of their marriage was interesting as it gave them the opportunity to chat and Olivia was able to have a proper view of the city. He concluded that Olivia was justified when she reacted the way she did the previous day.
‘I don’t think I will be able to stay indoors for the whole of the day.’
He concluded as he pondered on the incident of the previous night. He looked at his wife who was beside him and asked.
“How do you feel?”
“I feel good.”
“Are you sure? You did not go to bed early last night, and you woke up early this morning. Don’t you feel stressed up?”
“Not at all. If I feel anything, I will let you know.”
“It is all right.”
They arrived at the gate at his usual resuming time. Olivia, who was dressed with an office wear which made her more beautiful, was seeing the company for the first time.
“Wow! This is big.”
Denise smiled as he drove into the premises after the gatekeeper opened the gate for him. He felt guilty that his wife was just visiting his company for the first time after their marriage. Soon, he was at the garage.
“Here we are.”
He alighted from his car, walked up to the passenger’s side and opened the door for Olivia.
“Thank you, hubby.”
“You are welcome to The Bailey International Conglomerate.”
They carried their systems and walked to the Chairman’s office. The staff members peeped through their windows to see the young CEO and his wife, while some cast a brief look at Olivia before greeting.
“Good morning, boss, good morning Mrs. Bailey. Good to see you.”
Mr. Denise Bailey and his wife responded to their greetings cheerfully. Now, they were at the Chairman’s office.
“Good morning, Mrs. Felix. Good to see you.”
“Wow! Good morning, young master. Good to see you and your wife.”
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