54. Between Choices

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“It feels good to be back having dinner with you like this, Savannah. And I want to thank you because you've wanted to accept the invitation to dinner tonight.” Jamie said while looking at the figure the woman he was talking to was right in front of him.

"Of course, Sir. While I am able to do, there is no excuse for me to refuse your first invitation to say you want to dinner with me. I really appreciate it."

“The second time, I hope you don't feel awkward about this situation. At least, you have to get used to it from now on to be able to dinner together like this.”

"I don't feel at all uncomfortable with the current situation, Sir."

“That's a good thing. Because, it's also good that you have started to adapt with things like this in the future.”

That sincere and natural smile that Savannah put out from the beginning spoken to by the former boss, quickly disappeared in when she heard the direction of his conversation that she began to understand and know where is more detail.

"Dad, what are you talking about?" Duke said in response to the conversation his parents were after he quickly became aware of Savannah's feelings starting to feel uncomfortable about it.

"Just talking about things in the future."

"Don't ruin this dinner that has been felt fine from the start, okay? And come on, Dad. Don't make Savannah losing his appetite just by hearing every sentence that out of your lips, but it contains little by little insinuation inside."

“Who's being sarcastic, Duke? You are, truly becoming someone who very sensitive.”

“I just wants to protect the Savannah's feelings who might be become felt uncomfortable after hearing Dad's unspoken words aware of being sarcastic.”

"Okay, to be clearer we can ask. Savannah, do you feel offended and felt uncomfortable after hearing that remark come out of my mouth?”

"Of course not, Sir. Why should I feel offended by that really make me not offended after hearing it?”

“And, look and behold. Savannah doesn't have that taste at all here, My son."

Smiles could be seen from the three people who were at the same table a five-star restaurant, where to have dinner with it ongoing. Until Duke's eyes turned towards Savannah who still haven't touched the food ordered, even though the food has been around for a long time and is served right in front of that woman.

“Hey, eat first. Do you want to order other additiona also?" Duke said to Savannah who sat in the right position at beside him.

"No need, thanks. For me this is enough.”

"Your wine, would you like some more?"

“For now is enough, Duke.”

"Okay. But with dessert, you won't turn it down,

right?"

"After this, okay?"

"Yes, of course. So, finish your dinner."

The conversation is short but very attentive in it, making Jamie, who was watching it, smile to himself. Because seeing love with the opposite sex that is done by the child, for him is a pride in his life.

“You guys really show off the chemistry that comes with just from within themselves. Chemistry will be intertwined romantic relationship and towards the future it seems sounds like a guaranteed certainty.”

“Dad, just get straight to the point. What is the meaning of the thing you are talking about that?"

“Why are you being so sensitive, huh? Take it easy, Duke. This dinner, which was originally warm, could have turned tense just because of that your attitude.”

Duke who felt that he was somehow suddenly become sensitive to the conversation that is always spoken by his parents, made the man decide to going the toilet.

"I'm going to go to the toilet."

The end of the short and flat-sounding speech, made the man got up from the chair he occupied and immediately walked away go to the restroom in the restaurant. And the departure of Duke leaving the table, of course only Savannah and Jamie were now left actually just silent each other even though both of them are sitting in a position face to face.

"Do you know why he could be like that, Savannah?"

"Hmm..., you mean. Sir Duke?"

"Yes of course. Who else could it be?"

"Hmm..., I think. Maybe because he was feeling so tired with his work, Sir. So, things like that also have an impact on attitudes his demeanor has also changed because of it.”

"It could be. But it seems if it's just about work, that is normal, right? Duke must always feel tired every day with his job. However, I felt like there was something else he was up to feel. Regarding personal matters. I'm the typical person doesn't care about personal things that lead to romance, but if things it concerns my only favorite child. Protective sense to look after and protect Duke, suddenly came up with instantly. Between you guys, I can see something is going on. And just so you know, Savannah. If Duke is already in love, and boldly telling that person that he loves her, that means he is not kidding. Duke really loves that someone. And if he already love someone, he will never play games. Duke will do whatever is called a sacrifice, to protect someone he loved. Sounds cliche and full of nonsense blank, but that's one figure of Duke that you may not know."

"I understand, Sir."

"And, has the Duke ever confessed his love?"

"How do you..."

“I know everything, Savannah. Even with you already have formal relationship with that man. Most things are happen in your life, I know it, Savannah.” interrupted Jamie to Savannah's words which she abruptly stopped.

"Then what do you mean by that, Sir?"

“When Duke confessed his feelings for you, what was your reaction with that?”

"Hmm ..., I do not have any feelings towards him, Sir."

"Why? Is it because your heart is already filled with a man who is not fit with you?”

“One's feelings can't be controlled, Sir. And so it is with feelings me to whom to address. So, I have no excuses why do I prefer your exiled child, rather than a child you are the only one you more about care.”

“Okay. You're tough enough to judge someone above you."

"Sir, I really didn't mean it that way. Sorry for all my words who criticizes you so much.”

"No, no, no. Criticizing is a good thing. I am a type someone who likes it when someone criticizes me clearly and right in front of me, instead of talking about it behind my back secretly. I really hate that kind of thing.”

"Yes, Sir."

“Sounds very strange when you are no longer my assistant, but you still call and have that style of speech. Take it easy, Savannah. You can just call my name."

"But I am not used to doing such things, Sir. Because I want to respect you who used to be someone I respect.”

“A woman with manners, is someone I've always been dream of being part of my family. However, it sounds quite impossible because I don't have a daughter. Then, what do you think for my dreams that have yet to come true?”

"Hmm..., maybe you can find a new partner who can make it happen your dream."

"Oh no. I don't want to take a risk with something like that. Own partner is something heavy. So, such a thing is impossible I do. Maybe, something that feels more instant. You know me someone of efficiency, right?”

The conversation that had been going on since earlier was getting to one thing Savannah already knew, making the woman really hope that figure Duke was able to quickly return from the toilet and save herself from a situation that made her feel so cornered and depressed thus making Savannah feel uncomfortable about it.

“Savannah...”

The call that Jamie made, made Savannah who had before suddenly unconscious because of daydreaming.

"Yes, Sir."

"What is your answer?"

"A daughter-in-law, Sir."

“Yes, exactly. A daughter-in-law. Duke, is my best son. I want him to always get the best in everything. Including with a life partner who will be his future later. I should selective and take part in making decisions where the future of my children it will be the bet. And, I've been assessing it all this time and decide for it. Have you judged who that figure is?”

"I am, Sir."

"Appropriate. You don't need to be overconfident, because it is. You are what I want to be the future of Duke.”

"But I don't have any feelings for him, Sir. My heart is not aimed at him."

"You just have to try it, Savannah."

"A love can not be used as an experiment, Sir. Because love is not a game."

“Love is a bullshit. You won't be able to live it your decent and happy life, just because of love."

"Maybe you should look at it from a sincere point of view."

"Oh really? Then, what about your career? Don't you see it from that point of view? Career, big dream you have it can be threatened, Savannah. You know how powerful that power I have, right? In a second, I can crush a your beauty dream that you have come so far. McCarter & co., has many access and partners to be able to block your name from every big company, which you will come to rebuild your already career destroyed because your mind always uses logic and heart. And if you think this is just a threat or whatever, you should know that what I want is not a joke. So, think again to continue to use your heart, in every problem you face experience. Because it's never going to go well at all. Think about your own life too, the things you want for your life, and your selfishness, Savannah. Sometimes, something like this is really needed in life. Think well, because your future is in the decisions you will make for yourself later. And, if I could give advice because after this I'm sure you have a hard choice on in your mind it. Just break up your relationship with him as soon as possible, and ask Duke to marry you. I am very confident that Duke would be happy to do that. Thing that sounds so easy to do, right?”

Hearing every sentence that Jamie said to her, making Savannah who received it clear that it was a threat. Made the woman feel the right food was on before her it was clear that it no longer felt good to eat. The appetite that clearly heard the thing that was directed at her, just disappeared somewhere. And in that second also, official Savannah's problems have clearly grown only because of love.

But for this one, she can't play around in taking decision. Because besides the existence of a heart that will be hurt if she is wrong make a decision, his career here is at stake as well. And now Savannah is increasingly feeling confident, that has business with the figure of Jamie is a very big mistake. Where she does could regret it, because she also did not stand a chance to be able to fight let alone refuse ridiculous requests that only hurt that woman's feelings and destroy the future that was already built a long time ago, only because of the selfishness of figures who meddling in the private affairs of his life.

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To be continued . . .