The Promise

ch where you going. I almost got you killed. If you're so tired of life, go jump into the Ocean. Don't get me involved in your mess," the man yelled at Cynthia for stan

ed this to work. Satisfied now? You don't care about me. Just go. I don't wanna see you," weeping like a young widow, Cynthia denied her father to come see her. "Don't say that. Of course, you know I care about you. I did this for us. To secure your future. I don't want your kids to suffer impoverished." Highlighting his reasons for cajoling her into accepting the arranged marriage, Luis begged. He tried all he could, but she wouldn't step out. After pleading for minutes, he gave up and left her doorstep. "I feel so stupid and guilty. Am I making the right choice? Would she regret it?" Those were the questions that chorused his mind. Searching through his heart, Luis knows he screwed up, but he has no choice. The deed has been done already. If he had a second chance, he would have allowed Cynthia to make her decision. But it's too late now! There's absolutely nothing he can do to stop the wedding from happening. *************** "You can't go inside. The chairman gave strict instruction not to allow any visitor to come in," the secretary said, blocking the door entrance. "Have you gone nuts? You do realize whom you're talking to?" The visitor boasted. "I'm only following strict orders, sir. If you don't comply, I'll be forced to call security to come bundle you out of this office like a common criminal. Do the right thing and leave immediately!" "Now I am convinced you are crazy. Friendly advice for you: Go visit the rehab because it's obvious you're sick." The stranger pushed the secretary away and forced his way inside the CEO's office. "Dad, what's going on? Why would you ask your secretary to stop me from coming to see you? I have never been so embarrassed all my life. What have I done to deserve this?" Denison cried. "Sir, I tried to..." The secretary attempted to explain when Scott halted her with an upraised hand and dismissed her. "Hey, son. I'm sure you got the memo. I thought you would be behind bars now for refusing to pay at a local store. Haha haha," laughing mischievously, Scott mocked