He sat in the seat, legs crossed with a glass of water, he had asked Stella for. His eyes pierced like an army of soldiers beginning shooting practice, I couldn’t stare at him in the slightest. 

I just thought he wouldn’t want to come because he was a busy man, I never thought he would actually be upset about it. 

He continued drinking his water, until Stella picked the glass back up after he was finished. I didn’t understand why she acted so calm all of a sudden, just a minute ago I swore she was aiming for my head. I started thinking the mind stone was bonded within me, with how calm this ruthless woman was acted.

“Thank you for your marvelous hospitality. Now onto the main reason I’m here”

His gaze toward me became even worse, it was as if a tiger was ready to pounce. I couldn’t respond, I somehow managed to become a deer in headlights without the headlights. Sweat began running down my face. I had to say something, anything maybe.

“I-I ah, I’m sorry sir”

As we both sat there, his aura overpowering mine. I somehow managed to power through and get the words to release from my mouth, I never thought I actually had it in me.

“Oh, What are you sorry about Emmanuel, Not telling him about me”

Another challenger had entered the stadium, in a two player situation. It was full Mortal Combat at this point. I started seeing one as ice and fire just from the pure pressure they sent over my way.

“I can explain, Mr Cole. I just thought you were too busy to even be able to attend my wedding”

I finally managed to get my excuse out my mouth, but it had seemed Stella had another plan just by the smirk on her face while she stood behind my boss. 

“Oh Emmanuel, you at least know it’s respectful to send people you know closely an invitation. It’s actually rather disrespectful to hold off on sending one, didn’t you know.”

“If you would have just told me, Stella. I’m not actually well versed in how these things work, haha”

I couldn’t do anything, she had these track of events plans before, does she know me that well? I can’t even think about what she could be planning on doing next.

“It just hurts me very much to see who I treated as my only son, wouldn’t invite me to their special day. I don’t think I’ll ever get to experience this again”

“But sir don’t have Luc-”

“Never again”

Stella tapped him on the shoulder, trying to comfort him. It worried me, what’s next. Is she trying to get me fired to show a never ending sadness then divorce me because she couldn’t take my personality anymore, what would I do then.

“It’s alright Mr boss sir. I feel the same way, that he didn’t even tell you about me. I’m sorry on my husband's behalf, please forgive us”

He raised his head and gave me another gaze, as to say he hadn’t forgiven me for anything. The place went silent, feeling as if a year had passed in those few seconds he stared into my eyes. I hoped Stella got me out of this situation with that .

“It’s alright, I mostly just came to see the lovely woman who married the so-called honorary son, I thought was a good person.”

He got off his chair and fixed his shirt turning toward the door. It seemed the anger left his body, not leaving a slither behind. I could’ve jumped for joy and kissed Stella just from this moment.

“Well, I’ll take my leave now, I just passed by to meet your wife. Seeing as I couldn’t give you a wedding gift at the time, I’ll give you another week on your leave.”

As he began walking toward the door he stopped. I could’ve seen the smirk on his face even from behind his head. What was funny enough to make Mr Cole smile.

“I’m feeling even more generous, I’ll be sending one of the company cars for you personally, Oh and would you be so kind as to tell my wife you’re married. In fact, Why don’t you come have dinner, Emmanuel. I'll take my leave now”

He walked out the door leaving me slack jawed, My mind scrambling like an old television with nothing connected to it. While Stella had her hands behind her back with a smile, as if she finally beat a hard boss in a game.

“Well he was nice”

“I love you”

“Huh”

“I’m sorry”

“Huh”

The confused but yet flustered look on Stella made my heart flutter, to think I left home and you behind. I managed to miss so much, but I’m managing to gain it back. It’s as if the old and new are combining with each other.

“”What’s gotten into you all of a sudden”