Chapter 3 Urgent Calls

CHAPTER 3

Valerie's POV

It was 5:45am

My phone was ringing again and it was my father on the line. I could not have a peaceful sleep last night as I was in deep turmoil.

"Hello, Dad," I said first.

"Hello," he answered. I waited for him to speak again.

"I want to see you at the Company today. Your mother and I have a few things to discuss with you. Be there by 7pm." He ordered.

"Father, you know I made up my mind a long time ago that I'm not taking over the company from you and I have not changed my mind" I said defiantly.

"I never said that was my reason for calling you", He said.

"It has to be, because that seems to be the only reason why you would ever call me. Besides, what do we have to discuss and why must it be at the company? Perhaps, we need a panel of judges to decide how our family should run now..." I said with a snicker before he interrupted me.

"Valerie! Enough of that! Be sensible for once!" he bellowed.

"I have passed down the message to you and I won't remind you of it again."

And with that he hung up before I could say another word.

Damian's POV

The ringtone of my phone woke me up. It was my mom calling.

"Hello, Son." She began.

"Hi, Mom. You called a bit too early, hope you're fine?" I asked.

"I'm fine, Dear", Mom answered.

Oh! Did it just skip my memory? I thought to myself.

"Happy Birthday Mother, I'm sure I wished you first" I said.

"Thank you so much Dearest, but your Dad stayed up till 12:00am to wish me. So you might not be so accurate." She replied as she laughed.

"It's the same thing every year, lovebirds" I responded drily.

"You should get one for yourself too. Love can be a beautiful thing, you know." She said,

Oh...here we go again

"Mother.... you know I haven't made plans for that just yet. Even if..." I protested.

"You can begin now to make plans. I don't see why not. You are old enough to raise a family, you are wealthy enough and you can attract a woman with your looks alone. What else is missing?" my mother further emphasized.

"I know, Mom but I don't think I have the time for all these just now," I pointed out.

"Anyways, your dad and I thought we should invite you over for dinner tonight at the company. Come and share our joy with us, Son. I'll be more than happy to have you around." She informed him.

"Mom, you know I hate parties ...." I lamented.

"I never said we were hosting a party. It's just dinner. We have missed your presence, Eric." She said sadly.

"Alright, Mom. I'll be there." He replied.

"I'll be expecting you, Damian. Bye. I love you." She said thankfully.

"I love you too Mom. Take care." I said as I hung up.

"Patrick!" I called out to my personal assistant.

"Yes Sir" Patrick said as he stood at the door.

"I'll be heading to the company by 4pm. Add that to my schedule for the day." I ordered.

"Okay Sir"

With that Patrick left while I got ready for work.