Our second meeting

Our second meeting was two weeks after l helped him. By then I was done with my exams and decided to go  to his house to see him. 

Except the nurse that was taking care of him, he was alone in the house working with his laptop. And he was doing fine. Seeing me, he smiled and called me princess. His smile was breathtaking beautiful but that didn't make my heart throb as the way the word princess left his lips. My parents always call me that. It just makes me feel like a pampered child of theirs. But with the way Mr. Gavin calls it, is different. It made the nerves with in me to be excited.

Mr. Gavin took me to have lunch with him as a way of thanking me. I didn't refuse. Not because l was never taken to lunch outside by a man but l wanted to get more chances to be with him.

We left his house which l was scared of before. Well it's not only me. Most of the neighbors here believe that the house is haunted. There is even a story that was circulating around that there are ghosts coming from it every night.

But Mr. Gavin denied it when l asked him. He told me that it's his secret place because the people around don't know him. So when he feel stressed or want to get away from work he usually comes to the house. He however said that it takes him a long time to come. That's why l think people believe in the rumors.

We reached the restaurant which he had booked in advance. The food was delicious and seemed expensive. And l cant forget his gentlemanly behavior towards me. He pulled a chair for me to sit down. He add food in my plate. He would princess this princess that.Fore instance; What's your name princess?, where do you live princess?, what you do princess?

The tittle princess became the order of the day and l was melting with something unknow every time it leaves his mouth.In additional to that he was so respectful and considerate the entire lunch. Ahhh such a gentleman l do desire in my life. He looks like a doting man. 

After that lunch he drove me shopping. Whatever you want princess just point at it. He told me as we entered one of the  shops on the biggest mall in town. Accacia. I had no choice. I had told him in the car that l dont need anything but he insisted and brought me to the mall. I choose few things and he happily paid them. He later took me home.That was the last time that l saw him. Perhaps he only saw me as a little girl just like Edina his daughter. 

He never left my mind for a year. Seeing him as my best friend's dad surprised me but it didn't take  my feelings for him away. Infact it worsens my situation to the point of fantasizing about him every night. Dating Eric didn't even help at all. It is just his one sided love and l feel sorry that l was doing it to him. But love is something we mere humans can't decide or understand. We just see things happen. We can't explain it in otherwise. 

Once l entered my room, l checked for the outfit to wear in the morning. I decided on a high waist skirt which is green in color. I got a yellow long-sleeved blouse to match the green skirt. I put everything near the closet to quickly see them in the morning.

To speak my mind today was the only thing l had when l woke up early this morning. So when l woke up, l tied my bed perfectly. Got my clothes l prepared last night and other things l need. I put all of them on bed with my undies and went to the bathroom. 

I let water pour on me as my thoughts run to how Mr. Gavin will react to my confession. Yes he doesn't know anything n. As shameless as it sounds am going to do it. I will take the first move. Mum said that he has a family but except the twins l didnt see anyone else for the two weeks l spent with them. Even during school Edina barely mentions the two of her parents. It's always her dad on her lips. 

I got dressed quickly. I dolled my face with  little make up and l was ready to go. After l got my black cross bag, l left my room. I didn't see mum or any of the servants in the living room or outside the house. So l easily got my black sandals and wore them. I went and drove my car out of the parking area. 

From my home to Mr. Gavin's home where he stays with his family took me an hour drive. On the way l kept on arranging my words that am going to tell Eric and Edina. But still l couldn't find the right words. 

At the gate l stood there like forever. Breathing in and out was the only thing l could do. I decided on this why chicken out now that am here. I urged  my self. With that l pushed the small gate and entered inside. 

It is silent as always in Mr. Gavin's home as if no one lives inside. Edina is always in her room on phone or laptop. And Eric is always in gym or playing games. So l know where to find the twins. 

Once inside their contemporary living room, l stood up. I was thinking of whom to go to first. Since Edina is my best friend l chose her first. So l made my way towards her room on the second floor. I knocked on her door and she immediately told me to come in. I pushed the door open and entered her room. 

Her entire room is in white paints and most of her things are white in color. It's just the closet that is pink. Her bed is still messy l guess she just woke up. 

Aww! Girl friend you finally thought of me. She beamed with joy as she saw me. She gave me a hug while saying those words. Yes it was boring at home since l hadn't decided on working. I replied. Edina and l just completed university on business management. We spent two years studying there. 

Yeah am also too lazy to go to work. My mum wants me to work in LDV insurance company but l would rather work in dad's company. She seems to be peeved at the mention of the insurance company. And today she mentioned her mum. I think this is the first time l heard her mention her mum in our conversations.

I somehow felt guilty because of my feelings for her dad. Could it be that mum is right? The man has a happy family.Should l not put water into my feelings and let them completely die. But it's that l haven't tried. I didn't put they didn't stop. 

That woman is very annoying. She spent most of her time outside traveling. She knows little about our life but now she is giving me orders on what l should or shouldn't do. She is really something. As l was still working on what to do in my mind, l heard Edina complain about her mum. 

What does your mum do? I asked. I can also take this opportunity and inquire more about everything so that l get a hint of what l need to do next. 

Well she owns a chain of hotels and restaurants in various cities here in the country and two hotels abroad. That's why she usually at home and l guess you two never met. Edina answered my question. 

Yeah l dont know her.l gave out a response. Well it's good thing that you came. You will met her today. She voiced again.

Edina seems to be secretive when it comes to her mum. I would ask her few questions there and then but she was hesitant to answer me. So l decided to leave the topic. 

We decided on going to the garden. It's evening now and l haven't even said the reason l came here to any of the twins. There mum we were told by the maid that she went out. So l haven't seen her too. I left Edina in the garden and went to Eric's room. 

I need to be serious if l want something done. Eric was on his bed playing with phone. He smiled and gestured for me to come inside. With nervousness and anticipation of the outcome of what am here to say, l entered the room and lightly closed the door.