CHAPTER 64Christian sat at his desk, the phone pressed to his ear. "Yes, yes, Saturday at 8:00 p.m. for two. Yes, I understand your branch is very popular, but I'm sure you can manage. What time? “ He takes a quick look at his watch. " Errm evening." “Saturday evening,” he corrected.The reply made him uncomfortable, seeing that his number was somewhat special he had not been expecting that he'd be faced with the comment's that she'd be making at that point… wherever she was.“You know who is talking right.” He asked again.The back and forth went on for a while but soon he was relaxing back in his chair with a look of satisfaction right there on his face.He leaned back in his chair, satisfied as he hung up the phone. Dinner reservations secured, he opened his laptop and began typing.It was going to be a long day but already he had made that promise to himself that he was going to do all that was within his strength to do what he could to let her understand his plight. With the d
CHAPTER 65was just like every other day…Well, except for Christian!Along with his wife, Antonia, they had just arrived at the luxurious restaurant. He gently helped her out of the car, offering his hand to assist her.For whatever reason he couldn't get his mind over the way she was looking, quite alright she was looking quite dashing still there was that hint about her that left him bewildered, she had that look that made it seem like she was onto what he was about to do. “Your Majesty,” he said, smiling.She looked briefly at him in a rather surprising manner.Christian then led the way as they walked towards the grand entrance, his wife still looking surprised and curious about their ‘special’ outing, as he had called it.As they approached the host's podium, a few of the staff immediately recognized the couple. "Mr. and Mrs Christian, we are honored to have you here today," the host greeted them warmly. "Your table is ready, right this way." The host grabbed a pair of menus an
CHAPTER 66Back at Laura's apartment, she couldn't get herself to think a way out of the situation, her mind still felt heavy each moment, seeming more like something she wouldn't want to think about.Still she was left with no choice, there was a need to her to act and and there was a need to do that very fast—The twins were at it fighting and creating a tantrum but she allowed herself into the thought that seemed to feel everything else at that moment, she was aware of the need to act fast amidst the entire situation..Presently, She was just there seating amidst everything.One of the twins Walked up to her and tugged at her shirt. “Mom, you said you were going to tell us something important while we were eating earlier. What is it?” Alex said as he bounced up and down on top of his mother’s bed.Laura paused while checking out the traveling bag that she had taken from the wardrobe and looked at him. His hair glittered in the slice of sunlight that came from the window. She swal
CHAPTER 67Christian was confused, he didn't know how to react to what was happening , he lifted her off the ground and made a stop at the bed where he dropped her off slightly.His mind felt blank with several thoughts creeping through it.“Antonia”he calls her name again, still no reply.He was going crazy wondering how possible it was for things to go crazy so quickly… He ended the call he had been making and again cast a worried gaze at the woman.Why was she this way.?What had she done to herself!Those questions Crept through his mind at the speed of light, when it was all settled a knock filled the room.Damien walked in with a doctor. “Came as soon as I heard." He muttered.Soon both am stood outside the door pacing about worried.“What happened?" Damien question.He was about to reply when again the door opened, this time the doctor walked out looking all worried but hint of a smile have a bit of hope“How is she?" Christian asked, looking all worried."She made it, but
CHAPTER 68She took a short nap after when next she woke up it was with with a start, soaked in sweat she hurried up to get Ready, she took a quick glance at her watch as her body shakes ftom the feeling of anxiety she was having.If anything was obvious it was the fact that she can’t change what happened, she thinks to herself, reminding herself that the past is the past.Out of the shower finally, her fear is triggered she stared straight at the sun only beginning tocreep in through the window as she grabs her phone and reads the email that Christian had sent earlier confirming the file she sent days earlier.Her guess was he wasn't one that was keen on professionalism as the text also entailed how he was going to help her move.He’s kindly offered to pick her up, but she groans at the thought. She’s not sure she can look him in the eyes ever again after she agd lied to his face twice.As she Stepped out of the room, her thought was filled with the fact that she had to quit,
CHAPTER 69The tension in the bedroom was palpable – it was so much that it was causing a near migraine to pound in Christian’s head. He rubbed the back of his head gingerly as he waited for something–good or bad– to come out of this discussion.For over one hour, he had been trying to make Antonia see why he needed to do this with Laura. Why it was important for Laura and the kids to come and live with them.Antonia kept pacing the length of the room, giving out a long sigh each time she had to reach the end of the room and turn back. Just when Christian was about to speak since the ridiculous tense silence was getting out of hand in his opinion, Antonia stood in front of him and gave a heavy sigh. She raised her hands and it came down to land on both sides of her thighs. “Alright, fine. Fine!” She said even though her tone that echoed in the room did not sound one bit like she was fine at all.Despite having rattled nerves, Christian found himself raising an eyebrow calmly. “
CHAPTER 70It had only been days since she arrived here and already she was status to miss the comfort and that spark being alone gave to her, most definitely Christian gave her the leisure that was needed to be free, but when it came to the most trivial of things which was his attention, it was the thing she felt was lacking at that moment… Not that it really mattered, but it was easy to guess that when you share a past with someone just the way she did, it was hard to ignore the feeling of thrill that may arise from being jealous at certain times.She expresses this worry to Riley as they worked together to clean up the patio, having sent the twins off to bed. With the stress from everything that had been happening, she gets tired easily and relaxes while gulping down a cup of water. On the other hand, Riley gathered paper plates and napkins, she glanced towards the front of the room where a few people still remained talking to Antonia and Chris.Among them had to be Laura's mo
CHAPTER 71Riley felt disturbed about every other thing that were necessary at that moment even as she made way down the stairs, she could see how possessive he was and how he had acted just a few moments ago—She bumps into Antonia, the plates in her hands fell to the ground and shattered into so many pieces. With trembling hands she apologized as she picked the broken shards gingerly.“Oh, you should be careful next time." Tonia cautioned, she hesitated for a minute before helping the woman pick up the broken shards.It was hard for her to explain anything else at that moment as her mind felt blank, even as the other woman continued speaking she could not bring herself to understand anything about the entire situation at the moment.Tonia touches her and she flinches. “Are you fine?" She looked at her worried. “You are burning up."Riley muttered something she couldn't understand as Tonia scowled at her before dragging her away to the kitchenette.****She had searched the crook