A SHOCKING NEWS.
Giordana.
Concluding another consultant session with an arrhythmia patient, I leaned back on my chair thanking God that it went well and the patient wasn't problematic.
It had been two weeks since my encounter with Mr. Philip Forbes.
I reckon he was just kidding that day and that brought me relief because I can't imagine getting married to that arrogant man, just the thought made me shudder.
'He's handsome and sexy though.'
I agree he is but as handsome as he is that is how terrible his character is. God shouldn't have made him so perfect.
It irritated me that those that were so good looking had sour characters. Why couldn't they be perfect in everything?
Shrugging off my thoughts, I sauntered to Rita's office to pick her for the lunch break.
During lunch, we conversed about everything; our present lives, the weather, celebrity crushes, and whatnot. Rita like me was single and she had never dated before cause to her it was a distraction.
She told me about her teenage years. She was a kick-ass nerd whom no one really dared to cross paths with.
I had a good laugh as she spoke about a boy who tried to feel her up but ended up with a broken arm because her older brother was passing by and saw the scene.
After chatting for the rest of the break, we went back to our offices.
I attended to the few patients I had left and finally retreated to my office to rest for a while.
While I was lazing about I heard my phone's ring tone.
'I wonder who is calling now.'
I really didn't want to pick it up as I was in no mood to take calls so I listened to my ringtone until it stopped ringing.
To my utter irritation, it started ringing again.
'Who the heck is calling me?' I thought grumpily.
Taking a deep breath I picked the call without checking who the caller was.
"Giordana Eleanor Quinton I demand an explanation for what I'm seeing on the news channel!" The very familiar voice yelled.
Okay... For Ella to call me by my complete name means serious trouble. Baffled I replied to her.
"Please I'm too young to go deaf Daniella and what have I got to do with whatever you heard on the news channel?" I asked.
"Oh it has everything to do with you, just turn on the television to TVC and please tell me what I'm seeing right now is a joke!" She ranted.
"Okay, okay," I responded
Turning on the television, I switched to TVC. I wasn't prepared for what I saw.
I was thunderstruck to my bone marrows.
There on the TV was Philip Forbes announcing our 'engagement' party on Saturday and our 'wedding' the next week. With my pictures, the particular picture that caught my eye was one captured on Ella's wedding day. The place where he held me at the back of the church when he bumped into me.
From the angle it was taken, it looked as if we were two lovers gazing intently at each other.
"Dana are you still there?" I heard from the other side.
"Yes, I am," I replied, trying my best to be calm.
"How could you? I'm your best friend Giordana, and you didn't even tell me you were dating not to talk about getting married, or is it a joke?"
"Ella I swear to you that I'm more dumbstruck than you are now, hell I've never had a decent conversation with Philip Forbes!" I exclaimed, cleaning my sweaty palms on my skirt.
"Then what the heck am I seeing?" She prodded.
"I'll explain everything to you," I began.
"So that day at your wedding..." I enumerated my experience with him that day.
So his silence was the calm before the storm. I didn't expect this. If he wanted to surprise me then I'm way over being surprised.
"That jerk!" She exclaimed.
"How could Phil do such a thing! For God's sake if he liked you he would have just said it nicely but this stunt he pulled is too much, I swear I'll kill him when I see him. No one messes with my best friend!", I could hear the rage in her voice as she ranted.
"Why didn't you tell me all these since I'd have found a way to help, I just pray it's not too late if not you'll have to marry him". She said
"I'm sorry babe but I didn't want to bother you, besides you just got married, I wanted to give you and Drew space and time for each other".
"Still you should have told me. You telling me your problems is not bothering me. In fact not telling me is a mistake because if you had told me I'd have found a way out but you young lady have put yourself in deep shit.
Think about your parents, everybody knows now that you're George Quinton's daughter if you deny this man your father's reputation is at stake. I've known Philip for a while now, the man is very manipulative. We would have to find a way out of this mess silently," She implied.
'Oh my God I really hope it's not true, I'll have to marry Philip Forbes.. oh no no no what have I gotten myself into now?'
I thought.
"Ella I'll call you back later..."
"Okay, bye."
Hanging up, I racked my brain for how I was going to handle the situation.
'Yes! I'm going to that jerk's office. I need an explanation, a serious one at that.
But where is his office?'
Ask google.
I searched Google and I found it.
Bursting out of my office with my bag many people were staring at me strangely, I guess they saw the news but I couldn't care less.
On reaching the parking lot, I hopped into my car then I drove off. I was able to locate the office using Google maps.
By the time I got there, I ran into the reception area. Well, the building was grand but it was the least of my worries at that point.
"Hello, Miss what can I do for you?" The receptionist- a tall, redhead with hazel eyes asked me. She looked friendly and was polite.
"Umm I need to see Mr. Philip Forbes," I answered
"Do you have an appointment with him?"
"No I don't, but please can you call him and tell him Giordana Quinton is here to see him and it's very urgent?" I pleaded.
"Alright." She replied with a nod.
"Good afternoon Miss Davidson, Please can you inform Mr. Forbes that Giordana Quinton is here to see him and she says it's urgent."
After speaking with miss Davidson she referred me to the first elevator by the right which would lead to the thirtieth floor.
I Scurried into the elevator, thankful that I was the only one in it as I really needed the space. I tried to calm myself down because I did not know what would happen when I meet Philip Forbes.
'Time to face the devil.'
ACCEPTING DEFEAT.Giordana.
DEAL WITH THE DEVIL.Giordana.The feeling of the spring sunshine covering my face like a warm blanket awakened me from my deep slumber. It took me a moment to realize
HOME.I smiled in triumph as he passed the paper over to a sulking Philip Forbes who signed it briskly."Alright, goodbye Mr. Forbes, Miss Quinton. I should be on my way going now," Mr. Morton spoke shoving the contract papers into
THE ONE.Giordana.
MEETING HIS PARENTS.We arrived at his parents' mansion after about ten minutes as it wasn't too far.The house was magnificent. A white structure with long glass windows on both the right and left sides, supporting pillars, and sho
ENGAGEMENT.Giordana.
BRENDA WILSON.Giordana."Hi, I'm Brenda Wilson." I turned in the direction of the voice.
I, TAKE YOU...Giordana."Oh my baby, you look so pretty," my mother gushed.
PhilipI stood up from the bed, gently tugging my sleeping wife off my chest as I heard the loud wails coming from the nursery.Not wanting to disturb her as I knew how tired she was, I picked a t-shirt from the wardrobe, slid on the flip flops by the bedside, and walked briskly towards the direction of the noise.The boys were awake. Nate was standing in his cot using the edge for support with a flushed face and using his plump little fingers to rub his eyes while Nick was sitting in his cot.I swiftly took Nate into my arms, patting his back and he held me tight. Nick started to wail louder this time.Sighing, I bent and took him into my other arm. They liked the competition. If I gave Nate attention, Nick would start to cry and Vice versa."Why didn't you wake me, Kenny?" I turned to see Dana walking into the room with sunken eyes."Cause I ca
BLESSINGSGiordana."Philip, help me with the breast pump please, from their bag," I called.After getting no reply for a while, I went to the living room to get it myself only to see the most refreshing scene.Philip was laying on his back on the three-seater couch, nodding off while the golden blonde-haired children lay on either side of his chest, sleeping peacefully with their father.Yes, they were Daddy's boys. They did all sorts of things with Philip and most times I was jealous. They were also very mischievous.I couldn't help but remember that day, eight months ago when I delivered my little bundles of joy. The pain and discomfort were intense, but it was all worth it in the end.Whenever I thought about it, I would gladly go through the pain again to birth such beautiful souls.When
THE LONG AWAITED ARRIVAL.Giordana."Please turn to the left for an enema," a dark-skinned nurse said. I had already changed into a light green hospital gown.Philip was holding my hands as the nurse came in. I signaled for him to leave the room. He was reluctant until I nudged him again before he finally agreed."This will be uncomfortable, try to hold it in for at least five minutes."I nodded and lay on my side then she inserted it. It truly felt uncomfortable as she said.It wasn't up to two minutes when I stumbled to the restroom to free my bowels. Philip was already in the room when I got back, then I was told it was time to be shaved.I laid on the bed with my back and a thick blanket was draped over my stomach down to my legs which were propped on either side of the bed.How embarrassing it was to have someone else
BEAUTIFUL BUT TRAGIC.Philip.I stared at the sleeping form of my wife, brushing away the strands of hair that covered her face to get a better view.Her eyes were sunken, her nose was blotched and there were frown lines on her forehead.I felt a pang in my heart because of the way the pregnancy was taking a toll on her. Most nights she couldn't sleep.She would cry so much from the pain she was feeling. Her back, her legs, her waist, and even her ribs.We visited the hospital and we were told that it was as a result of the movement of the babies.I wished the babies would just come out so that she could be free from the pain."Kenny? Why aren't you asleep?" I heard her raspy voice and focused my attention on her."I'm not sleepy, I want to watch you sleep," I replied with a smile.
FALLING INTO PLACEGiordana."One minute," was the reply I got.Shortly after, the door was opened and I came face to face with Mikey.His face was flushed and his crystal blue eyes were a shade darker."Can I come in?" He nodded and I stepped into the room.I marveled at how arranged it was. There was a bookshelf that was stacked neatly at one corner, then the bed was laid with ivory sheets and a patterned coffee brown comforter."Can I sit?" I turned to face him when I asked. He nodded again.I patted the space beside me and he sat."So... I've never seen you this angry. Care to share? I should at least know what's bothering my brother, right?"He let out a sigh, stroking his light stubble."Just, normal issues. Relationships and stuff.""Expatiate.""Okay." He heaved another sigh. "I kinda... You see... your friend, Marla... She's Uhm..."I cocked a brow at the mention of her name. Mar
HAPPY.Giordana.With my eyes still closed, I tried to move towards the source of warmth that had me enveloped throughout the night, only to feel a cold surface.I opened my eyes and scanned the room for him but he was not in.I attempted to sit up on the bed, clutching the comforter to my bare body but my bump was an obstacle.Letting out a frustrated groan, I lay back on the bed, feeling my tears threatening to spill.Did Philip leave? He probably didn't like my performance or something?Of course, who would sleep with a heavily pregnant woman and enjoy it?Did I forgive him too easily? I confessed my love for him. How much more gullible can I be?The door to the room was pushed open, interrupting my thoughts."Babe, I prepared breakfast for you, but first you'll have to brush your teeth a
THE PASTGiordana.An aching head and body were not what I planned to wake up to, however, what should I have expected when my night was for crying instead of sleeping like normal people?My friends left after consoling me, while Philip was nowhere to be found. I was already getting anxious but I calmed a bit when he came back. I honestly thought he left for good.I was curious about the plaster on his face but I hadn't asked about it yet.Two weeks and none of them had brought up the issue until today.After the meeting, I tried to drag myself to the staircase but walking alone was proving to be a hard task gradually.My steps were halted when I heard a crack sound behind me. I turned to meet the ashen face of Philip.I have never seen him so pale before. This was a first.He looked like a sta
THE CALLPhilip."You bastard!" Another punch was swung at my already bruised and swollen face."How could you do such a thing, Philip?" Drew pulled me by the collar of my shirt, throwing another punch.The baby shower was not meant to end the way it did, but it did because of my stupidity. I had been thinking of how to get Dana's mind off the divorce, and Rob suggested I propose to her in a form of renewing our vows.I bought the idea- the biggest mistake I made. It might have escaped my mind that no one would want a horrible man like me, who was his carbon copy, both physically and character-wise.Hearing everything from Dana herself was just what I needed to realize my folly. After hurting her so badly, I still wanted her. How much more wicked could I be?It had been nearly an hour since I discovered that everyone heard I and Da
PARTY- TURNED- DISASTERGiordana.I was in a state of shock. Everyone was awaiting my reply, meanwhile, I was getting angrier and angrier by the minute.