Chapter 20 He Is Not A Man

ADAM
She's already leaving, I quickly pulled my phone out of pocket and dialed his number and within just a second he immediately answered.
"She's going back," I said as soon as he answered my call.
"That's good to hear," he plainly answered.
"So what do you plan next Adam?" I asked curiously.
"I don't have plans, Scott. What made you think that way?" he chuckled.
"I don't know," I answered, shrugging.
"I just wanted to know if she is totally leaving," he said quickly and I nodded even though he can't see it.
"Thank you for spending your time checking out," he added and I welcomed him and bid our goodbyes.
Could this day get any worse? I am so damn tired answering, fixing the questions here. I ran my hands through my hair when suddenly the door slowly opened and my father entered.
I was surprised that he visited me, yeah I know this is his company and I was just handling this for the meantime.
"How are you son?" he asked in a playful mode.
"I'm okay," I answered and I know he doesn't believe me.
"You can't lie to me, why so stressed son?" he asked while he took a seat in front of me.
"This thing keeps me stressed," I said as he looks at the papers scattered at my table.
"Let me help you with that," he said and I decline his suggestion.
"No dad, I'm responsible for this besides I'm here to learn how to handle this company," I said and he laughed at me, causing me to frown.
"Learning like this is good but you know son not all the things like this help you learn," he stated and I slightly frowned.
"What do you mean dad?" I asked and he took a glance at the window.
"It took me a long year after realizing what your grandfather told me and this time I should not waste some time to tell you this and please son use my advice it'll help you a lot and to those people around you," he said and looked at me.
"Being a married man can help you from this and if you already have children helps you too. You can run this company smoothly and passionately soon and it will become successful because being a man with a family helps you to feel what our employees felt. You will be wealthy of course but most of all, and your son will be a respectful man with success and dignity," he said and a smile slipped on his lips.
"Note that dad, thank you," I said and I stood up and pulled my father with a hug. He looked surprised but he returned the gesture.
"I heard from your mom that you will be getting married?" he asked between our hugs and I pulled out to answer him.
"Yes and I want you to meet her," I said excitedly and he looked sad and happy.
"I really wanna meet her and she's already welcome to our family," he said and I can hear his tone that there is something wrong.
"What is the wrong dad?" I asked and he shook his head.
"You can't lie to me," I said, returning on what he had said to me a while ago and he chuckled.
"You really have my manners," he said in a throaty chuckle.
"Genetics," I said and we burst into a laugh.
"Okay okay enough now," he said as he wipes some tears at his eyes due to our laughter.
"Son do you remember what you had told me when you were a young man?" he asked and I nodded.
He stayed quiet and I'm already intrigued. I know there's bothering him.
"I have talked to my old good friend and he said he can help you with your dreams to become a successful bachelor man I know you are getting married but this would help you, for the both of you planning for a family," he said and I look at him straight in the eyes sinking the words that he had said.
"Give me some time Dad," I said and he smiled.
"Take your time son, take your time," he said as he glanced at his wristwatch.
"Ohhh no I'm going to be late, I had promised to your mom that I'll be joining her for dinner and I bet that if I'm going to be late at this time I'm gonna hear her words of wisdom again irritating," he added and acted disgusted.
"Then what are you waiting for dad, leave now before mom gonna rush in here and throw you some of her plates," I laughed and he joined in.
"Goodbye, now son message me if the two of you are already coming to our house. Okay?" he said as he grabs the doorknob.
"Okay dad hurry now and take care of the driving," I said and he gave me a genuine smile before closing the door.
I felt like a candle was sitting on my swivel chair. I placed my hand to my chin and thought of what my father had said earlier.
I was in deep thought when my phone suddenly rang. It was an unknown number but I still answered it because it may be an important call.
"Hello," the other line answered and my heart skipped a beat. I knew that voice.
"Hello?" the other line again said and I was pulled out of my thoughts.
"Hey" I answered and I heard him chuckling. I can't help myself and I laugh at my words saying hey to the person that you miss is like saying why did you call after hundred years? I thought you were dead?
"Adam, how are you?" he asked and I chuckled because I knew he was mocking me.
"Where are you?" I asked instead of answering him.
He told me where he is and I told him I'm gonna go there and he agreed. How can he never tell me if he already knew it? Well maybe he didn't want to say it and he's gonna use again his corny surprises. I laugh as I remember his epic fail surprises. He accidentally blurts out his surprises and the reason is, he is just too excited.
I got my coat and headed out from my office excited to see him again.