Chapter 112: Chapter 112

Yeah! Barbara Calvin is the new COO of the company, after the company merge with Don's group, we need a new COO Mr Jackson was no longer fit, so we cast a vow, she was elected.

Hm! So she was the girl you bid for last night? Are you two in some kind of...

Shirley!!!

Mr Clyde called her, she pressed her lips together then move her gaze back to Dante, acting like she doesn't care, yet she is going to burn Barbara to ashes, she is going to consume her that she will regret ever meeting Dante, the young man is hers, till the end of time, nothing could separate them not even some silly rented boyfriend contract could do that.

That being settled, I also have another preposition, since my health is not getting better, I also want my daughter to be in save hand, when I am gone, so I will like that, our family move from more than just friends to in-laws. Clyde indirectly said, Dante cough again, Sally had lost the number of times, Dante had cough during their discuss, Jayden keep laughing inwardly, Dante will definitely get a real cough at the end of the discussion

Dante frown as Mr Clyde keep analysis the advantages of them been in-laws, he hate the fact that this evil Shirley is skinny her way back into his life, she left him, nothing had changed about him, he is still the cold Dante, the one who is not much of an outspoken man, the one she always complain about his lack of romantic life.

The two had love each other, Shirley had flaws yet, Dante didn't see it as that, she is a spoil brat, a user, the one who always get what she wants. Dante never hold it against her, the only flaw, he had, Shirley could not live with it. She felt he is too bossy, maybe a control freak.

Whoa! That is perfect...

Ahem! Dante clear his throat, try to grab the attention of everyone. You are talking about me, why don't you all let me make the decision, this should be between me and Shirley, she is my friend, so I respect her decision, I know she is not...

Come on Dante, you and I know that, we are both in love with each other. Dante coughed again, Sally and Jayden look at each other then burst in laughter, making Mr Harold and Clyde gaze to move to them.

Sorry father! The two said in uniform. What an henpecked wife? Jayden whispered, Dante frown at him, then fake a smiled.

Firstly, I and my family, will like to thank you for this opportunity, it's a privilege to have her as a wife but the thing is, I am gay...

It's Mr Harold turned to coughed, he coughed badly as he held his chest, Sally run to him, giving him water to drink, Dante move his gaze to Jayden who is trying so hard not to laugh at Dante stupidity.

Shirley blushed badly, hearing Dante crack joke, that is one thing she wants Dante to do, he want him to tease her, she love that in men but he couldn't bring out that from him, she felt the man is too serious and he will make a boring husband.

Are you alright? Mr Clyde asked Mr Harold when he finally catch his breath, he nodded.

I'm fine, just caught off guard.

Oh! Sorry. Mr Clyde added, he nodded again then look at Dante in anger, Dante could see the look on his father's face, that look is one ready to tear him apart, he is burning with anger, Dante had really gone shameless that he admitted in front of him that he is gay.

Like I was saying, shameful as it's; that is the truth, I can't bring myself to love any woman because I am gay, which means I can't agree to this arranged marriage, I am sorry godfather asked me anything, I could do it but this marriage I can't, Shirley was my best friend, my childhood... He wanted to add sweetheart then he shakes his head, his heart might still be with her but her heart is no longer in with him. Maybe two years back before he met Barbara, she had shown up, he would had still take her back but not now, not even in the future, he long for someone else, even if that someone else stop chasing him, this time, he will be the one to chase her.

Shirley watch in silent, those gay story, are cock and bull story, she knows that, Dante is rejecting her because of Barbara, only that woman, had made him blush badly, only that woman made him act childish, Barbara is the enemy not the gay, he is using as an alibi.

Clyde sighed and look directly at Dante, that his daughter wants my all means, she is going to get depressed if Dante doesn't accept her.

Uncle, I know I break your heart but the truth is, I like Shirley so much for me to cage her in a marriage where I don't believe, love is between a man and a woman and this arranged marriage thing is not my thing, I won't want to end up like my parents, you know the story right?

This time, he nail the situation between his father and mother, Harold frown and clenched his fist. How dare this brat keep rubbing the situation between me and my ex wife?

Son, I am sure, you would had kissed a girl before, maybe trying to kiss another will make you confirm that you might be a straight man instead of believing what people say, I am sure, you could learn to love my daughter, we will give you time, after the engagement, you can woo yourself, I am sure it's not impossible to love her since you two are friends.

Clyde is trying his best to persuade Dante, his daughter is going to nag him to his bone if Dante doesn't accept.

What if I don't love her? In this time you called woo.

Then you are free to Marry any woman of your choice, I really hope it works out.

Fine then! Jayden look at Dante, then see that cunning smiled on his face, Shirley heart was jumping, then Dante part his lips.

For this time, she will not interfere with any of my business and she will not let anyone know that she is betrothed to me, especially Barbara.

Taking Barbara name, Shirley face go dim, it's obvious Dante love Barbara and he is going to do anything to have her.

But...

Father stop it, it's between me and Shirley.

Hands up, let's toast then to our new relationship, in-laws. Harold stretch his glass.

Not yet, we are still just friends, we will watch it for the next six months. Dante stand this time, his patients had run out, he is having headache now, he had talk too much and he needed to rest.

Excuse me!

I will go after him. Jayden stand too, follow by Sally.

Maybe, I should join then also. Her father and nanny nodded to her, the three young one made their way out leaving the older ones behind