62 : The First Year III Pt. 11 (1/2)
After separating from Celia and Nick, Alyson went to meet her father. He was seated at a table with a variety of food placed on it. His legs were crossed as he took a look at his watch.
His daughter, Alyson, was late by a minute. She knew that he had a busy schedule and it was not everyday they got to see each other.
A female waiter came to his side, but he dismissed her by waving his hand.
”Sorry, i'm late.”
A voice yelled out as they took a seat right across from him.
”It is only by a minute, don't worry about it.”
He told her in a calming tone.
”Have whatever you like, I ordered most of your favorites. I believe I got it right this time around.”
He said laughingly.
Alyson took a quick glance at all the food and nodded her head. It was most of her favorite food. She gulped down as she did not know what to dig into first. There were many options, but the longer she waited the faster the food would get cold.
She left it up to faith as she just picked up a fork and stuck it into whatever was close to her.
”Alyson, I'm thinking about expanding overseas, into the Asian market. What do you think?”
Alyson grabbed a napkin and patted her small lips.
”If you want to, but that would mean more time away from home.”
”Yes, that would also mean you would have to pick up another language.”
Alyson's father glanced off into another direction.
”You are my successor, you should at least know who we are going to be working with. This is a good opportunity to develop your social skills… maybe even your EXO ability.”
Alyson stopped eating as she set her fork down.
”You don't mean you want me to go with you, do you?”
Alyson's father nodded his head.
”Yes, that is exactly what I'm asking. You can go to school in another country and make new friends. We will return back to the states every so often and if you insist you can take your friend with you. Everything is already planned out, all you need to do is say you'll come with me.”
He grabbed hold of Alyson's hand and looked into her green eyes.
He knew that she would not want to go with him as he was not always around, but she was the only one he could count on. He also did not want to leave her behind, as he could not take care of her from afar. If something happened to his little girl, he just could not take it.
Alyson did not even need a moment to think about it. She would be leaving more behind than just her friends. She was not going with him.
”Sorry, I can't dad.”
Alyson's father hand slammed against the table causing Alyson to jump out of her skin.
”Dammit, Aly! Just come with me, you can't stay here!”
Alyson took her hands back and placed them in her lap.