Chapter 21

"Must be Michael" He said

"Yes"

"I have to go"

"Okay, won't you eat before you leave?" I ask. To be honest I don't want him to go, I wish he stays close by so he would stay a little longer.

"Depends on Michael" Adam said as he got up

"Alright. I will see you off then"

We left my room and headed straight to the sitting room. There we found Michael and Patricia talking with my parents.

ADAM POV

"There you are bro, where have you been? Michael asked as I got close to him.

But before I could respond, Mrs Shawn did first saying,

"He was with his fiancee"

"What, Fiancée who?" Michael and Patricia asked in unison

"Yes dear. Michael, aren't you aware?" Mom ask

"No, Mrs Shawn'' Michael responded before turning to me. "You have a fiancée and yet you didn't see the need to mention it to me even when we were alone? I'm disappointed bro"

"You don't know, oh my God I have made a mistake. I never knew you were not aware. Adam please don't be upset, I shouldn't have been so forward" Mrs Shawn said feeling genuinely sorry

"It is okay, please don't let it bother you. I can handle him" I assured her.

"But why did you hide it from your best friend?" She asks "You really meant it when you both agreed to keep it a secret right?"

"Yes you are right Mrs Shawn"

" Come on, enough with the formalities. You both, please call me mother instead or else, I will be pissed" She threatened jokingly.

Everyone laughed at her home except who was still shocked with the news.

"Future son in-laws? Can someone please explain to me what is going on here?" Amanda ask looking at everyone confusedly as she joined us

"Amanda it is good you are here. Did you know that Adam here, who happens to be Cathy's boss, is in a relationship with her? They have been dating for a while now, but decided to make it official today. Isn't it amazing? My two beautiful daughters will be getting married soon"

Surprised Amanda opened her mouth wide in shock. She couldn't believe her ears.

I couldn't believe mine too. What does Mrs Shawn mean by official and future son in-law? Those words seem to ring in my ears loud, I think this whole thing is just sinking in.

Now, I truly understand how Catherine feels, this has gotten too far.

After staring in shock speechless, Patricia finally spoke directing her question to Catherine

"And you kept such an important thing from your family? How could you? Besides, are you sure you're both dating because it doesn't seem so to me" She looked at Catherine suspiciously.

Oh no, I freaked out. We will get caught before we even get started. The ship hasn't sailed yet and we are about to sink? No way!

"Yes we are. It happened so fast that we didn't know where to start from in explaining ourselves. One minute I'm single next minutes I'm in a relationship" Catherine said

Huh, what is she saying? She will ruin everything. Everyone's eyes are on her wondering what the hell she is saying. Luckily for us Michael intervened, saving us without even realising it.

"You are in a relationship with my fiancée sister? Is that why you tag along so you will spend some alone time with her?" Michael asks in disbelief at the realization of that. If only he knew the truth.

"No Man, trust me. I truly didn't know Catherine is related to your fiancée. I was as surprised as you are now"

"Wait a moment, are you saying Cathy is in a relationship with this handsome man over here? Oh my world I'm so happy for you sis" Amanda said after the whole thing finally sunk in.

She must be her younger sister. She has the same colour of hair and eyes like Catherine, the only difference is that her hair is straight while Catherine's own is curly.

Looking at Catherine, she just stood there shyly unable to speak as her sister kept talking and giggling. Michael's next word snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Although I'm hurt that my best friend kept such a big secret from me, I am still happy for you bro. I wish you the best" Michael said hugging me tightly but I could tell his excitement wasn't genuine.

His lips are saying one thing, his eyes are saying another. Maybe he is still in shock, if I were in his shoes too I would probably feel the same.

"Thanks man" I said, giving him a friendly Pat on his back as I returned the embrace.

"This is a happy occasion, I think we should all celebrate it over dinner. Dinner is already served please join us"

"No dad, I don't think that is necessary. Besides, Adam is already on his way home" Catherine said.

I looked at her, surprised at her words. Earlier in her room she wanted me to stay for dinner and now she wants me to leave? So the affection she displayed towards me is all fake.. shit!

I felt hurt for the first time, it felt like I couldn't breathe. For a moment there, I thought we were making progress.

"Nonsense, I don't think he will have a problem with it, right Adam?" Her father asked, looking at me excitedly I couldn't say no

"Yes, I don't. Besides, I have some minutes to spare"

"Good, it is settled then"

Turning towards Catherine I can see she is in a tight corner. Patricia doesn't seem convinced with this whole drama and is bent on finding out by attacking her with different questions.

For a moment there, I wanted to ignore her but I couldn't. Not when she needs my help.

Walking towards Catherine, I rescue her from the unending questions of her sisters most especially Patricia.

Getting to her, I took her hand in mine, quickly she understood what I was doing and acted along. She held my hand in return and led the way to the dining room.

The moment our hands touched,. I felt something like an electric shock run through my body from my hands that she touched, all over.

"This is weird" I thought to myself.

This beautiful woman is the only one capable of having this effect on me. I have been with tons of women but since I set my eyes on her, those women never cross my mind again.

She is the only woman who has impressed herself deeply in my heart.

CATHERINE POV

So tense I don't know why my dad had to come up with this idea. What will I do if my family starts asking questions again,how will I respond? Patricia almost finished me with her series of questions. If not for Adam I was doomed.

The part that scares me the most is Adam, he might make a mistake since he doesn't know anything about me. If we're going to pretend to be them, we have to do it well.

This means that I and Adam have to go on dates, tons of it. I need to have an idea of his likes and dislikes and he needs to know the same too.

Surprisingly nothing of that sort happened, dinner went smoothly with no questions whatsoever. I am so relieved. Before I knew it, dinner was over and everyone stood saying farewell to Michael and Adam.

"See you soon cherry" Adam said holding my head in his hands, he gently kissed my forehead.

Shocked "What is that for?" I asked

"Stay still, your family are watching"

"Oh okay."

"Have any plans tomorrow?" He ask

"No, don't think so"

"Good, I will pick you up tomorrow by 12noon get ready"

And just like that he left abruptly without saying anything else. I stood there looking as he walked towards Michael's car. I waved at them until the sight of the car was no longer visible.