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steps of loafers, thudding against the marble floor. It was Reynaldo. Mr. Davi

mum's voice echoed war

tilting his head to see his mu

ined her, following suit. They were seated when the cook began serving dinner, nea

ng, family.

a, how are you doing

oks so yummy!" Sabrina exclaimed

front of him. Although, Rey and Sabrina were siblings, two years apart, they rarely spoke. They

y responded, diggin

st the sound of their cutlery clinking, b

ning table. She received a call about

this into the phone, pushing her seat back a

ck!" She whisper

was the ne

of her Jacuzzi, was that one thing she looked forward to at the

father was staring at him intensely and he knew there had to be more to

ng behind the dinner invi

, son." H

avies." Re

you be

en well, M

you don't mind." M

ey answered, with

ow but I will say it anyway. I'm turning sixty soon. I'm growing old and so are you. Time waits for no one, son. I'm growing too

ve placed in time and hard work. I know you have been doing pretty good, son, but there's more t

watching Reynaldo'

heir. And to be honest I can see you did a good job worki

rom you before my sixtieth

his father brought up the topic of marriage. It made him dista

company and its asset if you find yourself an eligible bride before then

y's voice

kened, holding his father's gaze, unblinkingl

can decide that for my life? What makes you think, Mr Dav

nner of your speech, Reynaldo Davies!" Mr Davi

loved Vanessa but that doesn't mean you'd remain bachelor. I

childish?" Rey asked

relationship that ended seven years ago?" Mr. Davies's word

tening from afar, was teary-e

won't change my feelings about women. Except for mum, all they care about is money and that is exac

ant, then, so be it."

h your sister become

. He looked away fighting the urge to lash out furth

Mr. Davies replied his v

e reality we

ovement, he bumped his fist into the mirror beside the dinning tab

d just then, the door bell rang inte