A Father's worry

Chapter 49 A Father's Worry Happiness burst through my veins as I raced to the address. Even though I had told dad about my identity,we still try to maintain a reasonable distance which doesn't sit well with me. What I would like is to be close to him and make up for the lost times but it seems unachievable. Even when I wanted to try it, Christian was always on my neck about how dangerous it was. He wouldn't stop telling me what Percy's reaction would be if he were to find out. Ever since the last call,we both hadn't had any discussion. I get that he was angry but I was angry too, all he cares about is his damn company, not about me. I shook my head, getting rid of the anger forming gradually in the depth of my stomach. It is a good day, dad wants to meet at his favourite place and I am happy to go see him. Emerald Spot was still exactly as I knew it. The space still maintained its beauty in the colour of its name. I turned off the engine of the car and marvelled at the building. I remember how I'd always wanted to visit with him but he never allowed it. 'It isn't a place for a lady," he would say. The opportunity finally presented itself today, I thought smiling. Carl's assistant was already at the door when I got to the entrance. He spoke with the securites at the door and they allowed me in. I realised dad's obsession with the place immediately I entered. The inside has the vintage settings of the 80s and 90s. It smelled of cigarettes and of many of dad's old whiskey and had this very subtle smell of new leather. Most of the men inside were older men,some were drinking alone while some were engaged in muffled conversations as they sipped their drinks. A few of them were playing snooker while some gambled at the table in the centre of the room. It was obvious that each of the men there was enjoying their peace. The place lacked the chaotic atmosphere of a modern club but yet sophisticated. My eyes roamed around before it finally settled on dad. He was holding a glass of whisky like most men in the room and was tapping on the table in front of him. Although I couldn't see his face from where I stood , I knew he wasn't pleased with whatever was on his mind. Something was definitely troubling him. 'Dad," I said softly, sitting down opposite him,he looked up and stared at me, his eyes unclear, making it difficult to read his emotions as he watched me with keen eyes. 'Myra" he said. A part of me wonder if he too is feeling the exact way I have been feeling. If he wants to call me by my real name. 'You've been totally…impetuous," he said straight to the point before taking a sip again. I frowned and tried to make out why he sounded concerned and disappointed at the same time. 'Is this about Britney's public display, I swear you have nothing to worry about. I have everything under con___" I began but he cut me off. 'It's not only about that. Ever since that stupid engagement, the media hasn't stopped talking about you. There's no day you aren't in the most searched word in the country. You have been parading yourself and Royce in everyone's eyes. And now Britney has added to it, you are drawing too much attention to yourself and it scares me to death" he said. 'It's all part of the plan," I explained. 'I want everyone to see us, so that when Royce's downfall arrives it's going to be in grand style," I said, folding my hand across my chest. 'Come on now. Royce had always been calculative, don't think you are winning now because that certainly isn't how it looks to me. He probably hasn't found out about your identity yet but with that stunt Britney pulled, he might start getting suspicious. You know it would be disastrous if he finds out right?" He asked and I nodded, it's a fact that the outcome would be brutal if he finds out. 'There's no way he'll find out. I won't let him find out," I said with certainty. 'I have people backing me up and taking me through all the needed things. Everything had been totally blocked, Royce won't notice a thing." I said with confidence 'Do you remember? I have everything under control, that was the exact thing you said years ago when you brought that murderous bastard home, Bella," he said and my heart skipped. From his tone, he wasn't really trying to make me remember the past but to see that I was about to make the same mistake twice. 'I do, but I'm not the same girl dad. I'm Myra now, I'm much wiser and intelligent. I'm not in love,all I seek is revenge, so, believe me when I say have everything under control" I stated again. 'You know, I admire this new person that you are, I'm truly amazed by your strength and determination. And I'm sorry you went through all that you did but in truth, I'm afraid, just like any father would be. I stopped being in the drug business a long time ago, I no longer have the power to grant you protection like I used to," he said with regret. 'I'm a grown woman and I can take care of myself. I don't need no protection. I want revenge but if you truly want to protect me, your help would be fine." I said, trying to ease his worries. 'Alright," he said, wiping his eyes with his hands. 'What's next on your agenda?" 'He wants my shares at Jay Automobiles," I deadpanned. 'Please tell me you aren't giving it to him" he said with shock and hope. 'I should and I would. He wants to own me, that's exactly when he'll trust me fully. So, I'm going to marry him and that's where you'll come in. I need your help with something." I said. 'What's this thing that you need help with," he asked, settling his glass on the table with a thud. 'I'll let you know when it is time. In the meantime, I'm going to make Royce feel that he owns and controls the company. I need you to remain calm and play along." 'Fine, but this is dangerous,I hope you know. And why you are at this revenge thing, be careful" he said, holding my hand and rubbing at it. He began to play with the bracelet on my wrist. 'This isn't about revenge only. I'm getting justice for Bella and for you. For all the moments we had to spend apart, for the evil caused by Britney and her unrealistic wants." 'Have you ever thought about what happens if you fail?' He asked with concern again. 'I know I won't, but I do, I'll die trying," At the mention of death,his countenance changed. However, I didn't mind. I already set my mind to this, there's no turning back. I have to get this done and finish Royce once and for all. 'I hope you know I'm not trying to stop you from getting the revenge and justice that you want. But you know, I failed to protect Bella once; she refused to listen to my warning about everything. Please, do not let me lose Myra too," he said. My eyes got teary as he said those words. 'She did heard you but she never believed that he'll be that dangerous. Now that the universe has given her another chance, let her make it up to you by doing the right thing. She just need you to have faith in her and believe her. ‘Of course, I do. I'm certain you'll get this done, you a the granddaughter of Emmanuel James Jonathan, we never relent until we get what we want," he said and I smiled.