The Convenient Marriage - Chapter 5

jade caught herself and followed her mum to the kitchen still thinking what the discussion was all about.Dropping the groceries on the table jade stared at her mum heating water for the coffee.ignoring her stare her mum asked “jade dear how was your night?” not waiting for a reply she added “its good to be home don’t you think so?” she made the coffee adding much sugar and poured both a cup leaving the rest in the kettle, ignoring jades silence and sipping her coffee she said “jade dear I know you must be thinking what the discussion is all about but don’t worry, mum and dad just wants to spend their day with their baby girl and also discuss a slight change in plans” taking another sip from the cup she said “a slight change won’t hurt you know, its all for your good baby” taking jade by the hands she said “now let’s join your dad in his study for the little information”. jade just slipped her hands from her mum’s grasp and said “go ahead mum let me pour a cup of coffee for dad I’ll join you two in 5mins”. her mum nodded and went ahead.

Mr Douglas in his study was still reflecting on the discussion he had with his best friend Pritchard.

clearing his throat Mr Pritchard said “Douglas we’ve been very good friends since birth and we help each other in times of need no matter what, I still want it to remain that way” looking Mr Douglas straight in the eyes he said “I have an issue here and its for the good of both of our families, can I go on?”.”go on”Mr Douglas said. “I don’t know how you may see this but I want my son George to marry your daughter” mr pritchard said stopping for the words to sink in he added “my son is always busy and doesn’t have time for girls…..” not allowing Pritchard to finish his thoughts Douglas said “that’s exactly my point here, how can we make them get married since they both can’t spare a second with each other cause my daughter will be working in my company and as you can see we still have lots of project to cover so she would end up also with a busy schedule” Mr Pritchard picked up again “that’s what I wanted to explain before you chipped in,you see”stopping to grasp air he continued “I want you to tell your daughter that she has to undergo some interview before managing your company and that is to work under someone in another company, and having spoken with me,I volunteered to employ her as my sons personal assistant (P.A) in my company and since my company is also a book manufacturing industry,I don’t see any reason she won’t accept the offer,then they would get to know each other more and may fall in love but if not, with our pressure they would get married”.