Chapter 6 Married In A Month

ELISA'S POV A smile settled on my lips the moment I got the message that Derrick has been fired. I should have stuck around to see his expression, what a shameless man. Shaking my head as I recollected our encounter, I turned off my car, and got down immediately spotting a maid standing at the entrance of the house with my mother pacing about looking worried. Looks like she had disappeared on purpose this morning just so I won't suspect a thing. I should pretend to be mad for a while. "Elisa." My mother called out for me in a shaky voice but I just walked past her wearing a fake frown on my face. Dad was sitting in the parlour, although the old man never seems to show emotions, after spending years with him, I could tell he was nervous and impatient. Did my remarriage really bother them that much? Suddenly, my nose felt slightly itchy as the urge to cry overwhelmed me. These people has managed to meet my every needs since I was a child only for me to get older and run away with a good for nothing man. Despite the fact that they didn't even support the marriage in the first place they still gave me a way out by making me a director, just so I'll be able to support myself. I wonder how they felt when I quit my job as well. I owed them a debt. From now on, I will live my best life just to put their mind at ease. "Eli, are you okay?" My mother asked carefully, staring at me with worry in her eyes. "I'm fine mom." I replied coldly, rolling my eyes, I wasn't really mad at her, this is just to draw the line. "Damon didn't do anything rash did he?" My father's cold voice questioned. Guess the old man was in on it too, tch. "He didn't do anything, we plan to get married, there's no way he would hurt his fiancee after all." I said casually and my mom gasped covering her mouth. "Oh my God." She exclaimed before squealing and going over to dad, pulling him by the arm. "Our daughter is back to her senses." Well, ouch. Regardless of her words I smiled a bit watching their interaction, the small smile my dad gave to her before patting her hair gently. I wonder how they got together, I won't be surprised if my father kidnapped mom or something, it is very difficult to imagine him doing romantic stuff. "I'll be in my room if you need me." I announced ready to leave when Dad called me to a halt. "You are sure about the marriage?" He asked while I nodded in response. "Good, I'll introduce you to the board members by Monday, make sure you're prepared, your mom will prepare for a ball and engagement Party next weekend." I felt pleased with myself hearing dad's words, finally, I get the company. "A ball? Hope I won't be surprised with another blind date?" I teased while mom hurriedly shook her head. "It's a real ball." She explained making me giggle a bit, even dad looked at her with an adoring look, she's just so cute. "Errm, Eli, has your lawyer sent the divorce papers?" Mother asked carefully causing me to sigh. Arrgh, how did I forget about that? I glanced at dad to notice the frown on his face, I can't let a stupid mistake in the past prevent me from getting the company. "I will sort everything out, even if it's to go there myself." I explained, I really don't understand why Derrick's mother refused to take in the papers, I really don't want to deal with those people anymore. "Just do your best to solve it, a married woman can't remarry without a divorce." Dad stated before leaving, shoot, I have to solve this before dad changes his mind. After his announcement tomorrow, I'll go to Derrick's home and submit the divorce papers myself. I need to get it signed by hook or crook, nothing is stopping me. Massaging my forehead, I went to room and collapsed on the bed when my phone buzzed. It was Damon. A smile formed on my face, seeing his message, I'm so stupid, I let such a good friend go just because of a man. Before I could type out my reply, Damon's name flashed on the screen indicating he is calling me. "Hello." I greeted in a cool manner. "Hey, you didn't reply my message." Oh, did I waste that much time lost in my thoughts? I checked the time he sent the message and the time now. I rolled my eyes seeing I just delayed by a minute. "I was about to." I stated simply. Silence reigned for a bit, I could even hear him breathing through the phone. Just as I was about to ask what happened, he spoke up. "Your mom told me the engagement banquet is next weekend." Damon explained making my eye twitch, that woman sure is quick when it comes to things like this. "Yes, are you available? I could tell her to reschedule." I inquired, I know my family is too hasty to get me married but I hope they don't forget it takes two to tango. "I should be free, I don't mind the rush, I want us to get married within a month anyways." Damon stated leaving me stunned. He is in that much hurry to get the inheritance then? It must mean a lot to him I guess. "Sure, I see no problem with that." I answered, shrugging my shoulders even if he couldn't see me. "And Derrick?" He asked, making me sigh. "I'll take care of everything including the divorce, there's no need to worry." I said in a calm voice. "Good." With that he cut the call, I stared at my phone before sneering and tossing it aside. That man is just like my dad, they both only speak of necessities and then boom, go silent, they've passed their message so they don't care anymore. He probably called to make sure the deal his getting is thoroughly dealt with. If that's the case, I must fulfill my part and get Derrick to sign that divorce papers no matter what.