CARLA
The next morning•••
I had a great night though no one's asking. And yes, Jay and I had sex last night again. We argue but that's one thing we always agree on. That's because we can't control what our body wants. I didn't find Jayden in the suite but I found my breakfast already on the table.
At least he acted like a gentleman today. I walked to the bathroom to have my bath. Then I came out dripping wet and sat on the dining chair. I had a taste of breakfast before going to wear my clothes.
Feels good to be here though. I'm being served breakfast and I'm sleeping on the most comfortable beds in the world.
I wore a white dress and packed my hair in a ponytail. I wore my big round earrings and did some good make up. I added a matching white set of short heels before walking out of the room. Well I'm going to tour the mall today. I want to shop
CARLA(Continued)We walked to the midst of the people, all eyes on us even though they're all acting like they are minding their businesses. They are clearly not. I don't feel too uncomfortable knowing I'm with Jayden at least.While introducing me to the his partners and associates, I secretly searched around for Beatrice. I haven't seen her all day. I did tell her my suite number, though I don't know hers. I feel so stupid and guilty, she was so nice to me and I didn't bother to know more about her.If Jayden hadn't taken me away yesterday then I'd know more. We finally left these group of people for another group. Luckily Beatrice is here and she looks lovely.She's wearing a black dress with very lovely designs. Both her jewelry and accessories are looking great, with the hair and make up. It's obvious her husband is very wealthy too.&nb
JAY "I am looking forward to working with you Mr Romans." Mr Kennedy said shaking hands with me. I have been very busy at this party discussing with business associates and new partners. Cheers to the business organization for always arranging this trip in order to make the business world better. I think I have left Carla for too long. She has been on my mind while I talked to these people. I seriously want to see her, I am completely crazy. I literally left her just a few minutes ago and I already miss her? This is new. I walked past the other businessmen and looked for my friends. Since I left her with Beatrice, she shouldn't be bored at all. I got close to them, to my surprise she isn't there. So is Beatrice and Damien. Only Nelly and a few people could be seen, I guess Beatrice must have taken her with them.&nbs
CARLA I ran to the suite and fell on the bed. Not long after, the door opened to reveal him. He closed the door behind him and came close to me. I sat up ready to punch him in the face if he came too close. I think he noticed that and stopped walking. He's nothing but a damn liar and playboy. While dancing at the party with Jerry, he said things that hurt me. I had to leave to avoid breaking down right there. Why I got hurt? His words made me remember my childhood and past. Nothing has ever been easy for me. I never chose this life, this is what fate had in store for me. I have no parents or family to go to. I had to live in a place I regret till this day. I suffered in the hands of two ruthless men who showed me no mercy. They tortured me day and night. They had no human fe
MADELINE Finally arrived at the island. My brother didn't do well by refusing to invite me. Anyways, I found my way here. This is a business trip and I needed to be here. I'm a part of the Romans Group too. I'm also a major shareholder in the company, I deserve to be here. But he didn't invite me, all because he found a stupid girl to go with. The hotel staff came to collect my bags and led me to my suite. It's quite large and to my taste. I can't wait to see my brother's face when he knows I'm here. He may be stupid, but I won't let another gold digger get in the way of my plans. "There's a party going on tonight madam. Would you like me to include your name on the guest list?" The staff asked. I shook my head, not yet.
CARLA "Yes. Take care of everything else, I'll call her. I can't believe she left without informing me. She had better not be coming here. It won't be cool at all. I won't accept that from her. I have to hang up now. We'll talk later." That's Jayden's voice. He woke me up with his loud voice so early in the morning. He is even still in bed, can't he be more quiet. "You should use a speaker. Or better still invent an alarm that looks like you. You ruined my sleep." I scolded him. He dropped his phone and looked at me, then looked away abruptly.Huh? What's wrong with him? I think he has finally lost it. What a jerk. "I'm sorry I woke you up." He apologized. What? He apologized? Like he didn't argue with m
CARLA He hugged me. I can't get that out of my head since I came back from the jog. He's been acting weird all morning. I suddenly don't understand him anymore. First, he defended me in front of his sister and ex girlfriend. Then he gives me weird looks and hugs me. He hasn't said a word to me after hugging me. I wanna know what's going through his mind. Why is he suddenly acting like this and making me so confused? I came out of the shower wearing the towel as usual. He was seated at the dining table wearing a sleeveless top that shows all his body features. I wonder how a billionaire like him made time to go to the gym even with all the work cut out for him.To my surprise, he has the table set for me already.
CARLA I got back to the suite after having lunch with Nelly. He's a funny guy I think. He's nicer compared to his jerky friend. But I can't get my mind off what he told me earlier. By any chance, is this true? But how? I can't be committed. I can't stay with one man forever. I will eventually get tired of him. Six months is even too long, but I have to endure due to the circumstances. I met him inside. He was seated on the couch with his laptop on his legs. I blushed at the thought that we had another hot one today. He's a sex freak, that's why he got someone like me. I only do mine for the money, not the pleasure. I won't deny that no man has pleased me the way he does now. "Are you coming in or you wanna keep staring at my body?" He asked hoarsely. 
DAVINA"You saw the way your brother defended her like she was important. She must have fed him with lies. How I despise her!" I fumed in anger.I saw that bitch leave this morning and notified Madeline. I followed her enough till Madeline caught up with me. I wanted us to deal with her but Jayden stepped in. It hurts so bad to know that he even defends her from us. He threatened his sister, he scared us so much that I almost ran away.I have never seen him that angry before. He looked so cold and deadly, I felt like crying when he insulted me for her."You should remain calm Davina. Now that I've seen things for myself, I have better plans for them. I won't let that bitch be with my brother for long." Madeline assured me calmly.I can't calm down. She is still with him. The thought that they are together makes my blood boil. He has refused to be with any
(Final Chapter) JAYDEN ~ THE NEXT DAY AT THE MEETING ROOM ~ All the shareholders and partners are around. I invited Madeline especially to be here. She looks clueless, she has no idea what is going on. Well, she planned to have the election by tomorrow, I'm one step ahead of her now. I bet she thinks she still has the major shareholders with her when she kidnapped them with their families. Madeline also has a share in the company. I bought those shares for her years ago, I planned to give her more when she gets married. I originally wanted to make her CEO for a short while so I can focus on my life. I wanted to see how well she can manage a big organization like mine, I would have given her control over everything. But she turned out to be an ungrateful spoilt brat. "I would like to talk to everyone here for a few minutes. I don't have much time to waste." I began. "My lovely sister here, wants us to have an election to chose who will be the CEO again. I wa
CARLA "Then can you forgive me?" He asked me when I gave him the advice to forgive his father. My breath itched in my throat, am I even mad at him? I have no idea what to say to him. He seems to have caught me off guard. "It's okay if you don't want to forgive me. I understand, I hope you understand how I feel too." He explained to me. I frowned, "Are you saying if I forgive you, you'll forgive your father too?", He nodded, "What? That's blackmail!" "No it's not. I just wanted you to have a feel of what it's like to not want to forgive someone who hurt you..." "Jayden..." I stopped him, how can I stay mad at him forever? I love him so much. More than anything, he's not someone I can chase out of my life. "I love you. I am no longer mad at you, I'm just angry you didn't trust me enough to know I've really changed when I said I have changed." He smiled and kissed my forehead, "I love you too darling. Forgive me for being a stupid and jealous boyfriend. I
JAYDEN "Carla!" I called terrified as I got into the ward. She is gasping for breath and the doctor is trying to revive her. "Mr Romans, kindly excuse us so we can.." "Shut the fuck up! Can't you see you're not helping her?" I yelled at him. I rushed to the bed and carried Carla in my hands, her eyes are open looking at me. "Darling please try, don't give up now. Please calm down. I'm here, I won't leave you. Stay with me Carla, stay with me." I said to her. "Jay...den." She called, then she started calming down. I sighed in relief, so did the doctor and nurse. "That's it, good girl." I commended her. The doctor checked her heartbeat and adjusted the drip. She rested her head on my shoulder. "What happened to her? Why did you let her get an attack again?" I scolded them. "No Jayden, don't blame them. It's not their fault, I got too excited." Carla stopped me weakly. "I am very sorry for this Mr Romans, be rest assured this would not happen again. I will ensure that." The doc
JERRY I stayed in front of Carla's waiting for one of them to arrive. None of them is picking my calls. I waited for a long time till I saw Joyce coming. I stepped in front of her, she moved back a bit startled. "Oh my! Jerry you startled me." She said, looking a bit nervous again. "I'm sorry. You are not picking my calls, neither is Carla." I apologized still worried. She scratched the back of her neck, making me suspicious of her. "Where is Carla?" "Umm... At this point, I should probably tell you the truth. Only if you promise you'll follow what I say." She demanded. I have her a nod, "l will do what you say. Just tell me where Carla is." I begged her. She sighed, "Carla is admitted at the hospital. She has been diagnosed with a hole in the heart for a long time now. She kept this from everyone including me. I recently found out abs I was so mad at her. She's about to have surgery, hopefully things will work out for her." I held the door for support, how can this be hap
JAYDEN I went to the office before taking my sister to the hospital. I checked on everything Madeline has been doing. The fact that my little sister became too ambitious and stupid worries me a lot. Did she seriously think she would get all my hard work easily? Did she think I would let her have it without a good reason. I was planning to make her CEO for a few years while I get established elsewhere. Now I know why mom always insisted I didn't do it yet. She would have done something tragic to me, I can lose everything I worked for. I stopped in Samantha's ward holding the letter Carla gave me. I smiled at the face she made when I kissed her. She was not expecting it, I seized the opportunity. It makes me sad to know that two important women in my life are going through the same pain. How could they have a hole problem in their hearts? "Aren't you going to come in? Or will keep standing at the door doing God knows what." Samantha called me from the bed. I rushed to her
CARLAJoyce stepped out of the way for Jayden to come close. I shut my eyes and opened them again. I never expected to see him here, he must have also seen that girl who is my lookalike. That should be the only reason he now wants to see me, not because he feels sorry for me. I recalled all that happened last night, I was spouting nonsense but I am very much aware of my actions and surrounding. He must have been the one who took me home also. He sat down beside me trying to hold my hand, I pulled my hand and looked away. "Carla, I'm sorry. Please hear me out." He pleaded. "I don't think you need to tell me anything. You don't have to believe me now that you have seen someone who looks like me. Keep believing what you always have and keep your begging to yourself." I replied harshly. I have mixed feelings. Anger and happiness. I'm angry because he never trusted me enough to believe what I say. He believed what he saw instead. I'm happy because he is here to apologise. I wanted to s
JOYCEAfter those men left last night, I decide to sleep in Carla's room. She may need someone to attend to her by midnight. If Carla can get drunk, then there's nothing impossible to happen. Carla has a high tolerance to alcohol so it is a big wonder how she got drunk, she must have taken a lot. Only a few bottles are enough to make me lose my mind. She slept for a long time without turning. I waited for morning before waking her up. The only problem is that she is not asking up as much as I am trying to get her up. I panicked, touching her body. It is very hot! "Oh my God! I need to get her to the hospital." I said to no one.I picked up my phone and called an ambulance, then I waited for them and used a cold towel to lower her fever. I'm really i worried about her. The ambulance came, I followed them back to the hospital. Luckily we are going to the city big hospital where Carla's doctor is. I waited at the reception scared and my heart beat very fast. I waited for almost an hou
JAYDEN"My life is a mess." I drank the last bottle of drink I bought. Carla once again has ruined my night. All she had to do was bring Jerry to the club with her. Despite all my warning and the fights I have had with him. She still chose to always annoy me. EARLIER TODAYI came back from another meeting, once I stepped into the office, I saw a familiar figure waiting there. I looked back to be sure I am not dreaming. How did my secretary let someone into my office without my permission? I don't think Fiona wants her job anymore. "Hi Jayden." She said with a smile. "State your reason for being here." I replied coldly. "To see you, I heard you have been working yourself up for days now. You refuse to rest like before, and you refuse to go out for some fun." She listed. I walked over to my table dropping the files there. "That's not relevant. It's none of your business. You should talk now or prepare to be dragged out of my office." "Jayden!!..." She shouted, then she spoke cal
JERRY I rang the doorbell for the third time wondering if there is no one at home. As far as Joyce told me, Carla is at home tonight so I am supposed to see her. She has been home since the break up with Jayden, she has refused to see anyone especially me. I don't know what else to do, she's not paying any attention to me. Jayden is no longer with her yet it feels like he's there everyday. This is worse than when she used to date him. I turned to leave when the door opened, I turned around and truly Carla is home. She stared at me with no expression on her face. Her eyes also look a bit puffy, I wondered what happened to her. "Hi." I said nervous. "What do you want Jerry?" She asked in a low breaking voice. "I came to see you. Can I come in." I answered her. She moved out of the way, "Do whatever you want." Then she went inside. I followed her into the apartment, I saw the living room littered with alcohol. Has she been drinking? "Carla, what's wro