No Strings Attached

tsteps of loafers, thudding against the marble floor. It was Reynaldo. Mr. Da

mum's voice echoed war

tilting his head to see his mu

He joined her, following suit. They were seated when the cook began serving

the s

ng, family.

a. How are you doing

oks so yummy!" Sabrina exclaimed

on the meal in front of him. Although Rey and Sabrina were siblings, two years

, attending dif

y responded, diggin

st the sound of their cutlery clinking, b

ning table. She received a call about

id this into the phone, pushing her seat back

ck!" She whispere

was the ne

of her Jacuzzi was the one thing she looked forward to at the

s father was staring at him intensely, and he knew there had to be more t

ing behind the dinner in

, son." H

avies," Rey

e you be

een well,

you don't mind." Mr

answered, with

of which I'm very much certain you do not care to know, but I will say it a

ss projects, and I need to rest. I have built thi

and hard work. I know you have been doing pretty well, son, but there's more to life than just making money. You n

. You are my successor and hei

. I'd commend you for that. But I want just one thing

ding, and he absolutely hat

It made him distant from

d his pat

company and its assets if you find yourself an eligible bride before the

y's voice

kened, holding his father's gaze, unblinkingl

can decide that for my life? What makes you think, Mr Davi

nner of your speech, Reynaldo Davies!" Mr Davi

u loved Vanessa but that doesn't mean you'd remain a bachelor.

childish?" Rey asked

relationship that ended seven years ago?" Mr. Davies's word

tening from afar, was teary-e

n't change my feelings about women. Except for mum, all they care about is money and that is exactly

ant, then, so be it."

h your sister become

at the ultimatum. He looked away fig

." He muttered u

lied his voice a little softer now. "B

he urge to hit something. I

ning table; Its pieces splattering, si

ies shook in h

g interrupting them. W