Rachel's House

James Richardson welcomed Anthony Morris and Jimmy, as they entered the hall grandpa James was happy to see Jimmy and said, "Whenever you join us we forget our worries and get relaxed with your jokes and funny personality", grandpa Michael who arrived earlier interrupted him and teased Jimmy, "Today don't you have any auditions, why do you want to spend time with us old people, you have nothing else to do that you are wasting your sunday with us" they all then laughed at him. ​​

Grandpa Anthony teased "Jimmy doesn't have a girlfriend or else he would have gone with her, why would he spend time with us".

Jimmy got hurt "I thought you guys would feel happy by seeing me but you guys are making fun of me. I thought since it was a long time since we all met I decided to spend some time with you oldies and decided to give you guys company rather than appreciating and being happy with my gesture you are making fun of me."

Hearing his words the three old men laughed harder, grandpa Michael said, "Appreciation? My ass."

Just then Rachel entered the hall, she was wearing a white coloured casual t-shirt and blue jeans, her shoulder length hair was kept open, with no make up she was looking fresh and vibrant. As soon as she came, she wished the two old men, "hello grandpa Anthony, hello grandpa Michael, whom are you all making fun of?" she did not see Jimmy who was standing behind her.

"We are making fun of this loser." Grandpa Michael pointed at Jimmy.

Rachel turned around to see Jimmy and all of a sudden she felt very uncomfortable seeing him. She ran away from her home to avoid marrying him and she didn't think she would meet him so soon, she felt guilty and anxious, guilty for rejecting him so cruelly to go as far as running away and anxious because Daniel is coming here and if any of the grandpas would mention her supposed engagement with Jimmy then it will be very embarrassing in Daniel's presence.

Opposite to Rachel's attitude, Jimmy seemed very cheerful and happily wished her as if meeting a close friend, "Hi Rachel, how are you?"

Rachel was confused with his attitude as she expected him to hate her or at least be rude to her but she decided to behave properly as he is being nice to her, "How are you Jimmy? seeing you after a long time."

Jimmy said "I am fine and yeah indeed a very long time since we last met, the last time we met was during that meeting where you took a stand for me, we are directly meeting today, we were supposed to meet three months back but grandpa told me you had to go somewhere for an important project and it took you so long to come back. Was that project that hectic?"

Rachel understood that grandpa Anthony supported her and to save her face didn't tell the truth to his family, she felt bad for what she did but was also grateful to save her from embarrassment. Before she could say something

Grandpa Anthony interrupted Jimmy and said, "yeah yeah the project was very hectic, you must hang out more with Rachel so that you can learn many more things from her."

Michael and James laughed but agreed with their friend and Rachel was embarrassed thinking "I just felt grateful towards grandpa but he seems he still didn't give up on the idea of the marriage alliance between me and Jimmy. Let Daniel come, I'll drop a hint to grandpa Anthony that I am interested in Daniel and maybe then he can give up on me.

Anthony then looked at his friends and asked, "Shall we start our brunch?"

James answered, "We are waiting for Rachel's friend"

Anthony asked in surprise, "What friend?"

Just then Daniel entered the living room. He was carrying a Ferrero Rocher chocolate box, since his childhood he has been taught to buy something when he visits any guests. On his way to Rachel's home he stopped on his way to buy the box of chocolates for her and therefore it took him more time to reach.

Rachel was excited to see Daniel and went to him.

When he saw Rachel his heart skipped a beat, she looked even prettier than in his dreams and for a moment he felt like he was lost.

"Daniel" her sweet voice brought him back to normal and he immediately got a hold of himself, he gave her the box of chocolates he bought for her and smiled at her.

She too was mesmerised by his radiant smile but she can control her emotions very well, she gladly accepted that chocolates and thanked him.

Then she asked him to follow her and brought him to the living room where the three old men and Jimmy were playfully chatting and were pulling each other's legs.

Seeing Daniel, grandpa James stood up and hugged him, he pleasantly asked, "How are you my boy?"

"I am fine grandpa"

After James pulled himself away from Daniel, Daniel looked around and saw his grandpa and Jimmy, seeing them he was shocked as he didn't expect them to be here. Grandpa Anthony and Jimmy were equally surprised but everyone's attention was on Daniel so no one saw the shocked expressions on the grandpa-grandson duo.

"How do you know him?" Anthony asked.

James replied, "He is the one who safely brought Rachel from Peebles, the one I told you about."

Anthony nodded his head understanding and thought, 'Why did Daniel hide all of this from us and lied that he only needs to do paperwork and therefore came back. This unfilial grandson, now you are hiding stuff from your grandpa, see what I am going to do with you.'