Chapter Eighty.

ALEX

The sun was about to cross the horizon as it was very early in the morning. The weather was cold, with it biting on my skin, but the little cold bites were the least of my problems.

"Please don't get me started on Chloe right now. She is a lot, and I ask myself what the hell was I thinking that day." I snapped back at him. Honestly, at times, I don't understand my actions, but the deed has been done, and I need a way to solve this problem.

"Well, you fucked up, man; I don't know what to say." Maddox sighed; he walked past me, patting my shoulders. "Come on, let me give you a ride home."

Releasing a sharp breath I followed after him to his slick black BMW that was parked not too far away. After taking my seat in the front passenger's seat. Maddox ignited the engine and we drove away.

A lot was going through my mind as my eyes were locked on the fleeting images of the less busy street since it was very early in the morning.

"Do you have an idea about what to do concerning the company?" Maddox's voice broke my daze, drawing my attention to him.

How was I going to save the company from my uncle when Reyna issued a fucking restraining order?

"I don't want to fuckin remember that. I need to save the company but Reyna is behaving as fuckin Theo's wife." I burst out, unable to hold back my frustration. I raked my hands through my hair with my eyes staring blankly at through the window.

"What am I going to do?" I groaned; Maddox went quiet, sensing the gravity of the situation. "I don't know what exactly to tell you but I am sure you know what to do. You can't lose everything because of a dumb decision you made to let Reyna go. Like why were you so dumb you let her leave the house after she caught you with Chloe?" Maddox asked me.

My ego was the reason; I knew Reyna loved me, so it never occurred to me she would be mad enough to leave after threatening divorce, and she got with Theo Hudson. How did they even meet in the first place?

"Like which woman would be okay with the fact that you were fuckin her best friend. I am your friend Alex and I will tell you the truth. You fucked up; you knew what your father WILL stated, but yet you decided to bring your mistress to your home. You should have at least gotten a hotel room." Maddox was spitting facts, one of the reasons we were friends was because he never filtered his words.

Those harsh reminders told me volumes of how stupidly dumb I was. When I thought about what I did it didn't seem like it was me. I was even stunned at my actions, but there was no need to cry over spilt milk.

"I don't know. I fuck up big time and Karma is catching up with me." I snapped at him, unable to hold the accusatory statements anymore.

Maddox Parked the car by the roadside and then glanced at me. He grabbed my shoulders before saying. "You know how to make things right although it is going to be hard."

I felt my heartbeat drop to my stomach because I had an idea of what he was about to say next. "How am I going to do that? I have lost everything already."

"No, you haven't. Alex, you got to suck up, admit your mistakes and make things right with Reyna. Even if she doesn't accept you, at least find a way to negotiate because of the company. Maybe offer shares and benefits. You can't lose everything now." Maddox told me right to my face, but how was I going to do that?

I was still mad at the fact that she had been with Theo all this while, but isn't that dumb when I have been with Chloe? Maybe I needed to start on a clean slate

We arrived at my home, and Maddox drove off as soon as he dropped me off to get ready for the day. I walked up to the door and was surprised to find it locked; no lights were coming from Inside, which was weird.

The housekeeper wasn't in but at least Chloe should be in; luckily, I had a spare key on me and got in. I need to get a long shower to get rid of the stench from the cell.

*****

I still smelled like the cell or it was my mind messing with me. After scrubbing over and over again I still felt dirty. A car drove into the residence, and soon after, I heard sounds coming from downstairs and knew it must be Chloe.

I was super annoyed at her; where the hell had she been? Quickly making my way out of the bedroom I ran into Chloe staggering on the stairs.

She was completely wasted and clung to a bottle of alcohol. She was still drinking. "Why the hell are you coming back at this time? It is past 7 am." I snapped at her. She bobbed her head towards me and rolled her eyes as she continued climbing up.

"Oh Alex, can you reduce your voice? My head is pounding. I had a long night." She grumbled, she missed a step but quickly gained her bearing before she fell.

"You were partying all night." I clicked my tongue irritated by the pungent smell of alcohol coming from her. She reeked of cigarettes and alcohol.

Chloe ignored me as she staggered past me at the top of the stairs. I tried to reach out for her hand to give her a piece of my mind about her behaviour, but she brushed me off. "Stop bothering Alex, I want to sleep." She barked at me.

My eyes narrowed at her, there was something on her neck. I quickly grabbed her hand, pulling her back, my face dark with anger. "Who were you with? Why is there a hickey on your neck?" I demanded an explanation but she was too drunk to realize the gravity of things.

Her face twisted in disgust. "Leave me fuck alone, Alex," she snapped, trying to free her arm from my grip, and then she did something I didn't expect.

Chloe smashed the bottle on my head. I was forced to release my grip due to the sudden attack. My head was still spinning, unable to hold my footing as I staggered backwards.. "I fucking hate you," Chloe screamed, pushing me away and then running for the bedroom.

She didn't even realize I had lost my footing and fallen down the flight of stairs.