Chapter 5 Heated Argument

Grandfather was furious and glared at Adrian and the latter did the same, staring at his grandfather without blinking an eye. They seemed to have similar temperament. Ava became worried and she shivered. None of Adrian's parents seemed to be concerned about what was transpiring between their son and his grandfather, especially his mother. Anna Lester, took a glass of juice and sipped from it without a frown. Obviously she's happy that things are taking this turn. “It will be over my dead body to see you marry another woman if not Ava Leon. She's your wife and I will ensure it remains so” Grandfather Lester declared. “Then you should be prepared to die soon because I am getting engaged to Lola in a few days time and I will ensure that this miserable marriage comes to an end” Adrian declared and stood up, walking out briskly in fury. “Enough Adrian!” Richard cautioned but it was too late. Adrian had walked away. He only chose to come in because he said his father should be prepared to die. How can Adrian say that to his own father? Ava Stood up in haste and ran upstairs in tears. It has come to this point where Adrian could wish his grandfather death because of his hatred for her? No, she doesn't want that. That's selfishness on her part. How can she live the rest of her life in peace,if anything happens to grandfather? She would rather that he allowed this marriage ends and live longer. “You shouldn't yell too much father. Is not good for your health” Anna Lester advised and returned to having her breakfast. At least, she also has said something. What? Old man Lester glared at his daughter in-law. Did she just say he was yelling because he was saying the fact? So he is yelling, that's the only thing she could say. “You mean I am yelling because I am trying to make my grandson become a responsible man and husband? Did you listen to yourself when you talked? Shouldn't you caution Adrian Lester to have respect for his grandfather's words and decisions for him? Are you alright Anna?” Grandfather Lester demanded, wondering how his daughter in-law could think that way. She'd never approved of the union between Adrian and Ava. She hates the poor girl with passion and just what had she done to her? “What are you blaming me on,now father? Adrian never wanted this miserable marriage nor did he have love or feelings for the tramp that you brought home to him. If he tries to make it clear that he doesn't want her, then let him be. He is a grown man and knows what he wants. You can't impose a woman on him and ruin his happiness forever. I can only suggest that you find a way to end the marriage you initiated, father. If Adrian wants a divorce, I am 100% in support of it and I will help him achieve it faster” Anna declared flippantly and looked away. Richard was quiet. This is a real instance of being between the rock and a hard place. He is confused and tired. He doesn't want this marriage for Adrian either but then, this is not about something of today, it's about what has happened many years ago. “Richard, did you see the turn of events now? Is this the promise made?” Old man Lester asked, staring at his son. He knows Richard was reluctant in fulfilling his own side of the bargain. Now that everything seemed perfect and alright,he had forgotten or should he say, he chose not to remember the past again. “My hands are tied, father” Richard replied and stood up, also leaving his father behind. He needed to take a walk in the garden and think of possible ways out. “Really?” Old man Lester mumbled. His hands are now tied. Back then, they were loose. Adrian Lester got into his car and was quiet. His chauffeur and bodyguards know from the cold aura emanating from him that the boss has woken up on the wrong side that morning. No one crosses his path intentionally or otherwise. His assistant Clem knows it definitely has to be his usual tussle with his grandfather again. Just when will this end? Marriage shouldn't be a thing of force or compulsion. If he doesn't want that woman, he had tried, it's two years already, they could dissolve it and go their separate ways. Adrian loves Lola Carrero and not Ava Leon. What the heck! The young man is unhappy and sad, his family wants to ruin his happiness forever simply because a marriage was forced down his throat and they expect him to swallow it and stay calm. Not only Clem was thinking along that line, Adrian was also thinking. Why is grandfather doing this to him? How can he forced that thing from the gutters on him to marry? He doesn't love her. They don't belong to the same class or world. He has endured this torture for two years and now, that Lola is back, can't he make it right with her? She was ready to start a relationship and marriage with him and also assured him of the readiness to wait for him to do away with that unwanted bride he'd been gifted. To prove that to him, they sealed it up with love making. He was drunk, that's true. But she willingly gave up her purity to him. He only wishes he wasn't drunk and has a full memory of it. But all he has now, were just fractions of it. And he very well knows that he did it with her. He would never let anyone stop him from being with the woman he loves, never. Not even his grandfather.