It's been a week since the last court case, and a day has not passed that my father has not threatened me to drop the court case. I could remember the look on his face when he was tried in court that day, it was a look not of regret but of surprise. And to me, I felt fulfilled. As for my aunt, she looked pitiful and full of regret, but I cared less because she was the reason that I was in this mess after all. Christian was in the audience, throwing me deadly and threatening glares. As for Mrs Stone, my supposed mother-in-law, when she appeared at the stand was the first time I saw her. They hired Mr Greg Shore, the best lawyer in the QUE. I was scared, but I had confidence in Linda. She is a great lawyer, and I trust her skills.
When I was called to the stand to tell my story, Mr Greg argued that a marriage document is different from a business document, and I wasn't fooled, but rather I knew what I was going into, and trying to act ignorant. My dad was questioned and her testified that I was aware. My aunt betrayed me once again, testifying that she had briefed me about what I was to sign before giving me the marriage document. Linda defended me in ways I did not expect. Some of the actions that I did before and after the marriage were used against me. Actions like attending the gala, the parking lots, and me moving into Christian's house within 48 hrs. of the announcement. I could see doubts on the plaintiff's faces about me. Linda tried her best, and the case was adjourned for two months. I asked if I could move out of Christian's house. It was heartbreaking when he judge said "No, that I could only do that because of the contract I signed, the court does not recognise ignorance, so even if I was not aware of what I signed, I am still bound to it".
While outside Christian's Mom's approach when I was about just leave. She said
"I hope congratulations are in other, Mrs Stone Jnr" I was surprised by her statement, and also angry because she was part of the people who put me into this mess only that she did not know I wasn't informed, according to her testimony in court. I wanted to answer her rudely or just dismiss her but… there was something about her aura that made me felt calmer and at peace with her. And I answered her politely
"Good afternoon Mrs Stone, I don't think you owe me a congratulation, none that I can remember"
"Of course I owe you one, we haven't met since the announcement of your marriage, and I hate that we met in such a circumstance. It was nice meeting you. And for once I am glad that I made the right choice for my son." She said and signalled her chauffeur to open her car door, and drove off. I was perplex and left in ewe, I just sued her and I am thinking that she would hate me and even try to threaten me to drop the case but here she was been calm with me. I could not help but wonder what her underground plan was.
It's been one week and I sat down in my office, my secretary comes in and tells me that I have a visitor.
"Ma'am you have a visitor"
"I thought you said my appointment list was already cleared for today?"
"Yes, this person did not book an appointment for today, but he said it is important."
"Well, let him book an appointment for tomorrow. I am already clearing up for today."
"But ma…" before she could finish I interrupted her,
"I am not entertaining anyone again. I am done for today."
"Noted" she replied with disappointment. I learned to be very disciplined and strict at work, my aunt taught me that.
After sometime I cleared my desk and left the office, in the parking lot I noticed a man coming towards me and of course my first instinct was to take my teaser from my bag, I also go around with it for safety reasons. His face looked familiar and I couldn't place it where I knew him from.
When he was few metres away from me he stopped and said
"I wanted to meet you in the office but your secretary said I could not speak to you without an appointment."
"Yes, that is the protocol, and you are?" I replied
"I am Josh, we met in Anita's Gallery"
That was when I remembered his Face, "oh Josh, is there a problem?" I asked a little bit concerned
"No much problem, I don't want to keep you standing, can we talk over coffee?"
" Uhmm, I'm heading to the restaurant to have dinner we can discussed while I am at it. I would not have given him audience under normal circumstances but he was looking so bothered and distressed.
"That would be fine. Which restaurant, so that I can drive there?" he replied
"Curb, it's just by the roadside."
"Yes, I know it, I would meet you there."..
While driving to Curb, I couldn't help but wonder what he would discuss. part of me knew it was about Anita, but I did not know what for.
Shortly after, we both arrived at the restaurant almost at the same time. He held out the restaurant door for me, which I did not really like, but I showed appreciation by saying "thank you."
I ordered my dinner and asked him if he would like to order anything, and he ordered a bottle of Hiedelberg.
"So what is the matter of discussion?" I asked him after we were settled.
"I love Anita," he said so bluntly and plainly. I almost choked on my food because I was trying hard not to laugh.