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“I think the entire world knows that,” he replied.
Kenneth nodded. “Thanks to Mother.”
“Guess you two should elope if you want to keep it lowkey,” Jerry suggested.
“My mother and sister would have my head,” Shanda blurted. “Besides, I want a wedding. But we’ve decided not to wait. We’ve moved up the date, so we’re getting married in three months.”
Today. Tomorrow. Next year. Why do I care?He didn’t. Whenever it was, he’d be there. “That’s nice.”
“And I’d like you to be the best man,” Kenneth stated.
Jerry hadn’t seen that coming. They were close, but he really thought Kenneth would’ve chosen their eldest brother for that honor. “Me? Why not Phillip?”
“Are you saying you don’t want to do it?” Kenneth asked.
“No. I’m honored.” Not really, but you’re my brother, and I’ll always support you.
“Great. One down,” Kenneth said.
Jerry looked at Shanda and asked, “Is your sister going to be the maid of honor?”
She shook her head. “I know it’s tradition, but her due date is a month after our wedding. She is already saying how much her back and feet hurt. I don’t think the thought of getting all dressed up and waiting on me that day would appeal to her.”
“Hence Brenda,” he said and Shanda nodded. Great. It just got a whole lot worse. “I think we may have met at your house briefly.”
“Yes you did. She’s so funny and will definitely be entertaining,” Shanda said.
That’s not how he would’ve described her if he had the right woman. She was outspoken and loud. Even the sound of her giggling had driven him to move his seat. He had no idea how he’d be able to tolerate her over dinner, never mind sit near her at the wedding. Please don’t be the one I’m thinking of. I’m not sure I love my brother enough to be put through that.
“And you’re positive you don’t want to ask Phillip?” Jerry offered one last time.
“I’m sure. And besides, you already agreed. And one thing I know about you Jerry, is your word is everything,” Kenneth stated.
Jerry’s cell phone rang and he looked at the number. He’d been waiting to hear from Mr. Lee for days. “Excuse me, I have to take this call.” He quickly made his way out of the restaurant and only answered when no one was in earshot.
“Mr. Lee. Does this mean you’ve made a decision?” Jerry asked.
“It wasn’t as though you left me any options,” he replied.
Jerry wasn’t about to rehash the facts with Mr. Lee. His business was failing and Jerry was willing to relieve him of his troubles. “There are always options Mr. Lee. Just I don’t see any better than the one I’m suggesting.”
He huffed. “That’s because you do not lose in this endeavor.”
I never do.“Should I send my attorney to see you in the morning?”
“Tomorrow is Saturday. Why the rush?” Mr. Lee asked.
“Saturday is just another day. That’s why your business is in this state. If you want to be successful, you don’t take days off,” he stated. In a firm tone he added, “I’ll have him at your office tomorrow at nine and I’ll give you until the end of the day to get your belongings out of the office.”
“And my employees?”
“I will notify them of the change of ownership shortly after the contract is signed.”
“Mr. Heart, they are good workers, good people. I do hope you will retain them. They have families and—”
“Nine o’clock, Mr. Lee. Now if you’ll excuse me, I believe you have things to attend to.” Jerry ended the call and went to open the door to go back inside.
“Well that was cold,” a woman said from behind him.
