I Hope You Will Never Regret

Mr Martins was in his study room thinking about Jordan Bennet. He called his Executive Secretary, Steve Beck, and asked him to investigate Jordan Bennet. Secretary Beck was capable. Half an hour later, the report was sent to his boss’ email. What was important to Mr Martins was not the family background but the person’s character.

When he was still reading the report, his phone started ringing. He was puzzled when he saw the caller ID and said, “Hello Minister Cele, are you well?” Minister Cele was beaming with joy and replied, “Hello CEO Martins, I am well. Thank you. How are you doing?” Mr Martins indicated that all was well with his family.

Minister Cele indicated that he would like to see him on a personal matter, but he didn’t want to discuss it over the phone. He indicated that he had reserved a private room at His Mercy restaurant for 6 pm. Mr Martins promised that he would be there. Then they hung up.

After Mr Martins read Jordan Bennet’s report, he went to his daughter’s room. He knocked, and then he entered. He smiled broadly at his daughter and asked, “How are you feeling my dearest daughter?” Avery smiled sweetly at her father and replied, “It was a false alarm, Daddy. Aunt Bridge told me that I had fallen in love with young Mr Taylor. Can you believe that, Daddy?”

His father shook his head and said, “It’s impossible, my beautiful Avery. You are too young to fall in love. When you are one hundred years old, then you can start dating.” Avery laughed out loud and replied, “Daddy, who will love me when I am so old? I want to get married when I am nineteen years old. I promise that I will never get pregnant outside wedlock. Trust me, my dearest father.”

His father replied, “I trust you with my life, but as a father I worry. What if you meet someone who will treat you as his plaything? What if you are in a one-sided relationship? Nowadays, people don’t fall in love, but they look for benefits. How can you tell if the person is sincere towards you?”

Avery looked at her father and replied, “It’s not easy to tell if the person really loves you because the human heart is a mystery. However, as a person, you have to leave a space for disappointment. I understand that when you discover that the person you love never sees you in his future, it will be painful. However, time will heal all broken hearts.”

Her father nodded his head because there was some truth in Avery’s words, but he was worried about his lovely daughter. His heart ached when he thought about his wife, Elizabeth, who pretended to love him and made many fake promises. In the end, she showed him her true colours. He wished he could hide his lovely daughter.

Avery smiled beautifully at her father and said, “I believe that I am here on earth for a purpose. I will never disappoint you. I know that someone is waiting for me to embarrass you so that you will regret not allowing her to abort me when I was still a fetus. You have been nothing but a loving father to me and I am eternally grateful to the Lord for blessing me with a father like you.”

Her father had tears in his eyes; he hugged his daughter tightly and replied, “You are the best thing that ever happened to me, my Sweetheart. You are my gift from the Lord. I will not be able to accompany you tonight because I have been invited by Minister Cele to have dinner with him.” Avery nodded her head, and then her father went back to his study room.

At 5:30 pm Mr Martins left his home to meet Minister Cele at His Mercy restaurant. When he arrived, Manager Hall greeted Mr Martins with respect, and then he escorted his boss to the private room.

Minister Cele smiled broadly when he saw Mr Martins. They shook each other’s hands, then Minister Cele said beaming, “Thank you for seeing me, President Martins. Are you well?” President Martins smiled back at him and indicated that all was well with him. Manager Hall took their orders, and then he left.

After dinner, Minister Cele looked at Mr Martins and said, “My wife and my two elder sons are involved in politics but my youngest son, Siyabonga, is different. He is business-minded and very smart. As a father, it is my responsibility to help him realize his dream. Mr Martins, I respect you and I trust you that you will be able to guide my son to the right path. Would you be so kind as to mentor my son?”

Mr Martins was shocked to hear Minister Cele’s request and replied, “It will be an honour, Minister Cele. How old is Siyabonga?” Minister Cele smiled broadly and replied, “Siya is nineteen years old, and he has a degree in Bachelor of Commerce. I have already set aside some money to help him establish his company, but he told me that he would work hard to make me proud.”

Mr Martins looked at Minister Cele and said, “I am looking forward to meeting your son, Minister Cele.” Minister Cele took his phone and dialed a number. When it was connected, he said, “Son, come inside.” Siyabonga was in another private room waiting for his father’s call. He walked to his father’s private room and knocked on the door, and then he entered.

Siyabonga greeted Mr Martins with respect and said, “It’s truly an honour to meet you, Sir.” Mr Martins looked at the young man, and then he stood up and shook his hand and replied, “Good Evening young Mr Cele, pleasure is mine. Are you sure you want to be office bound, not being a model?” Siyabonga Cele was handsome, tall and he looked like a model.

Siyabonga smiled and replied, “President Martins, modeling is my hobby. My heart’s desire is to build a legacy for generations to come. I am willing to learn, and I promise that I will work hard. I will never let you down. When my Dad told me that he would ask President Martins to be my mentor I was over the moon because I know that President Martins is a man of integrity. I have a lot of respect for you, Sir.”

Mr Martins was impressed with Siyabonga. He looked at Minister Cele and said, “Minister, you have raised your son well and I believe that we will work well together and achieve great things.” Minister Cele was beaming with joy; he hugged Mr Martins and replied, “I am so grateful President Martins for taking my son under your wing. The Cele family will be eternally grateful to you and your family.” It was 10 pm when they left the restaurant. The Cele family was beaming with joy.