Chapter 41

Their day was busy but they enjoyed brainstorming together, each of them has a task to do. Design a business premises. This was a big challenge for the both of them but the loved it.

Mel are you going to work in your office or in here? Referring to the big open space with the nice views.

I prefer working here but the distraction is the view. To look at it every time will make me stop working Mel replies.

I know yes Al says but we need to finish this see that we making modules of it as well.

You are right sis let’s start working very seriously. We still have appointments tomorrow as well Mel says.

I’m going to my office Mel says and Al went to hers.

They started in there for a good two hours before they were interrupted by two guys.

Hello ladies come on let’s have some lunch right here Dylan says.

Mel came out of her office really tired and was happy for the distraction.

Hello my baby Ethan says and gave her a hug.

Hey my love, how are you? Mel ask.

I’m doing great but I would love to know how you doing Ethan ask.

I’m okay, we’ve been busy for the past two hours each on a project Mel says.

That sounds hectic Dylan says.

But accept for that we going to have to build a module of the design as well Al say.

When is the deadline? Ethan ask.

It’s in a weeks’ time but we giving ourselves three days because we have other commitments too Al replies.

It’s good to work on deadlines but don’t overdo this okay Ethan says to the two ladies.

Mel I also don’t know if it’s the best time to speak to you about the George case Dylan says.

You can go ahead Dylan; don’t worry I will be fine she replies again.

It’s not bad news at all I was just not sure if you want to hear anything at all.

No I’m fin really she replies again.

George is in the prison hospital, he is doing well so he will be send to a sell soon. He has money in an account and then still the house and car. All of this amounts to an amount of sis hundred thousand dollars. You were supposed to get five hundred thousand dollars for your parents’ house that he stole. So the question is what do you want us to do after we sold his house and car?

I want you to pay me the five hundred thousand dollars into my account and the rest can stay in an account for him.

What? Ethan ask.

That’s his money baby not mine. I will not do the same as he did Mel reply. I will not steal what does not belong to me.

You doing the right thing sis don’t stoop so low to his level to steal from him Al says.

So if that’s the decision then I need to go and process this quickly so that we can start the sale of the house and the car.

Dylan Mel says before he leaves.

Give the furniture to the homeless Mel says and smiled at him.

My love I will have to go too. I will see you later, when I cook you dinner tonight Ethan says.

Baby can we speak about the place I want to buy from you for mama Mel ask.

Sure Ethan says.

I want to know how much are you going to charge me for the piece of land? Mel ask.

I told you that you can have it love he replies.

But I don’t want it, I want to pay for it Mel says.

Okay you can pay me but I won’t charge the building to be renovated he says.

Deal, Mel says and smiled sweetly.

Ethan left and went straight to go see Dave.

Dave was sitting with Dylan in the garden.

Good day Mr Dave I didn’t know Dylan was visiting you Ethan says.

Come and have a seat Ethan Dave says. Let me take a guess you want to ask my daughter to marry you?

How did you know sir? Ethan ask very surprised.

Because I have been watching the two of you around my daughters. There is a lot of love in your relationships.

You also want to propose Dylan? Ethan ask surprised.

Yes I would love to Dylan replies.

That’s great, but I must say I’m really nervous Ethan says.

Of what? Dave ask.

That she might reject me sir Ethan replies.

I know that she loves you. I can see it in her eyes Ethan, so you have to ask before you can assume that she will say no Dave says with a smile.

Dylan you look pretty confident Ethan says.

Because even if she says no I will continue to be her boyfriend till she’s ready he replies.

That’s the spirit Dave says and smiled.

The timing is not the best because I know the girls have a lot of pressure on them though.

Why don’t you gents wait for at least two weeks then you pop the question. I know it’s going to be hard to keep quiet but let them have a little space to work.

I understand sir Dylan says.

Me too sir Ethan replies. Thank you for your support and wise words.

It’s just a pleasure I want to see my daughters happy Dave replies.

Speaking of which I found buyers for the house and the car is already sold. We just waiting for all the paperwork then Mel will get her share of the money Dylan says.

Thank you Dylan Ethan says. You’ve really done a lot brother. Mel wants to design a house for Maria. I gave her a piece of land not far from my house.

Maria really means a lot to her and Mel would want to have her close to her Dave says.

That’s true sir, Mel is taking responsibility of Maria now because she also doesn’t have anyone. Maria still wants to work but Mel is not happy about that at all. I was thinking of giving her a reception position at one of my offices but I don’t know how Mel would feel about it Ethan says.

Maria still wants her independence so Mel really need to give that to her Dave suggested.

I will speak to her about it later sir. I have a meeting in an hour’s time so I will be leaving now Ethan says and got up.

Two weeks later

The business was doing very well with all the designs and modules done. This was the perfect time for Mel to work on Maria’s house after she took some time in her busy schedule to view the land she and Ethan spoke about. Ethan could not give her a price for the land so she decided to deposit three hundred thousand in his account. He was not so happy about it and advised her that he will spend that money on the building and that was his gift to Maria. Mel appreciated this gesture but still felt the need to pay him. She started the drawings and remembered how they sat in the park of the orphanage and discuss beautiful homes. Maria always used to tell her that she will have parents that’s got a beautiful house with a staircase and beautiful views and a beautiful garden. The land wasn’t really big but she was going to make sure that Maria had everything she always wish to have. Mel’s phone rang and it was Ethan.

Hello my sweetheart she says.

Hi love how you doing? he replies.

I’m well sweetheart she replies.

Do you have any plans for tonight? He asks.

No baby, I’m just busy designing a house for mama she replies.

Sounds like you having fun doing that he replies.

I am, its modern but I’m adding a bit of her background Mel replies.

So you giving her the Portugal effect in the design? He asks.

Yep love. But I’m not making it colourful. She also said how she would love a plain white house. I would like to give her that Mel says.

So when do you think will the plans be ready for the guys to start? Ethan asks.

I can push another two hours then it might be done then send it away for approval and then its ready for the guys to start building she replies.

That’s good but don’t push yourself too much love Ethan says.

I love what I do so I don’t see it as too much love she replies.

Are we spending time together tonight? Mel ask.

I would love that; he replies kissing her gently.

Baby I want to purchase myself a car Mel says.

But why you can have anyone in my garage he replies.

But that’s yours love. I want my own she says and smiled at him.

Okay my love. What do you in mind? he asks.

Something bolt but also beautiful. I think the new Mustang in black she replies.

You’ve got good taste love. That’s really a nice car.

Thank you love. Yes it is a beautiful car.

I will come and get you later at work, is that okay baby? Ethan ask.

Yes please come and get me later baby.

They kissed and said their goodbyes.