The Convenient Marriage - Chapter 3

“no don’t think that dear,you know my son’s now managing my company,am an old man that needs rest so I just left most of my works to him”sipping a drink to clear his throat Mr Pritchard continued “you see he’s always busy that’s why you’ve never seen him,you’ll get to love his company when you two meet.and I don’t think he would miss your party young lady so cheer up……” not letting him to finish jade shouted “woow its not like am rushing to meet him Mr Pritchard but just get my point here,you are my dads best friend so the both families gots to know each other,and why I called him invincible is because he never shows up in any of our parties,or gatherings or even visits” stirring her drink and with amus_e_m_e_nt in her voice she said “who even knows if my parents knows him” they laughed at her joke and her mum joined in the conversation saying” jade dear we have seen him and he’s a nice young man trust me” Mr Pritchard stood up and said “the dish was lovely and we’ll like to take our leave now,” looking at Jade and adjusting his suit he added “and I think you may need a rest young Lady cause you’ve had a long day,we will keep you guys updated with the date of the party.” Mrs pritchard stood up and cleared her throat” its been a lovely day with you guys”she said.we’ll take our leave now”. “Jade dear you can see them to the door”.turning to Mr Pritchard and wife Mr Douglas said “and goodnight friends, thanks for always being there”. Mrs Douglas waved at them and went to call the maid to clear the dishes while jade saw them out.