CHAPTER 148

Geneveive Tessa Robert

 

My parents had been against me travelling to Nashville with the kids to see Kyle, but I had to stand on my ground and make them understand that I needed to be there in his darkest moments. He was also the father of my children, and it was necessary that I be by his side. 

Mom had been angry, but she was able to convince Dad to let me go. However, I had to go with one of Dad’s security men. An ex-Navy officer. Mr. Hover. He had an intimidating air around him, and his blank face made people think twice before approaching him. I agreed because he was different with the kids, and they liked him.

He also provided extra security because I knew coming to Nashville wasn’t the best idea due to my status, and I added my family’s too. 

I stared at Kyle as he slept. He looked like an angel, with his dark hair, brown eyes, and chiselled face chiselled in a charming way. I always suspected God took extra time creating Kyle because his handsomeness was beyond ordinary. The bandage around his head didn’t even hide his gorgeousness. I traced my fingers at his chin and stopped myself. I should control myself. I was in a hospital, not in my private chambers. A nurse could come in and wonder what I was doing with a semi-conscious patient.

The door opened suddenly, and I retracted my fingers. I jerked my head as my nemesis walked in proudly. Dahila King. We had never liked each other, or better yet, she had never liked me because of my family’s status and how much Kyle loved me. When I arrived, she had been so hostile to me and the kids that I was almost tempted to leave at once. 

I stayed and ignored her presence, and she did the same. All communications were through Xavier, and I loved it. The woman was just a witch. A modern-day witch with no brooms!

‘Did he wake up while I was away?’ she asked, dropping Gucci’s bag. The latest collection. Dahila King was also a woman of style.

I looked at the room, wondering if she had forgotten our arrangement. We weren’t civil or friends, so why was she suddenly talking to me? I pretended not to hear her. 

She sat near Kyle’s bed, staring at me. ‘Okay, I am sorry about the way I treated you when you came two weeks ago. It was uncivil and unkind of me. Please, forgive me.’

I laughed. ‘So, you’re apologising because you want me to respond to your question. Very clever, Dahila. You should wait until Xavier comes. He would let you know about your son’s progress, or you can ask the doctor, okay?’

She rolled her eyes. ‘I would do just that. Why did you come here, though? Kyle clearly doesn’t want you here, and I don’t want you either.’

‘That’s what you think, Dahila. Your son loves me, and you are pained about it because he chose to listen to his heart and not you.’ I smiled, shaking my head. ‘You are a jealous woman, and you should work on your attitude before it kills you, okay?’

She stood up, laughing harshly. ‘Jealous? You make me laugh. I can never be jealous of a woman who threw herself at a man who didn’t love her, and she is back again, begging for his love. You’re pathetic, Tessa.’

I chuckled, holding my sides. ‘You really don’t know the full story. Your son followed me everywhere until I agreed to let him see his children. He begged me until I agreed to go out on dates with him. So, who is pathetic? Anyway, the reason I am here is because I care for him, just like he does for me, but you won’t understand because you are immune to love.’

She hissed, walking closer to me. ‘Once Kyle is okay, take your leave and don’t return.’

I stood up, rolling my eyes. ‘You can’t tell me what to do, Dahila. If Kyle doesn’t tell me to leave, I won’t leave.’

She said nothing and stormed off, closing the door with a bang. I laughed, focusing on Kyle. He was wide awake, grinning. Oh, dear! He must have heard our conversation.

I swallowed, avoiding his gaze. ‘I didn’t know you were awake, Kyle. Did we wake you up?’

Kyle smiled. ‘Yes, you and my mom were pretty loud. You finally stood up to her, Tessa. I'm proud of you.’

I looked up, surprised. ‘You aren’t angry? I was disrespectful to her.’

He shook his head. ‘You weren’t disrespectful. She had no right to talk to you like you didn’t deserve to be here. I am going to have a word with her once she returns. She needs to learn how to respect you and my children.’

‘You will stand up to your mom for me and the kids?’ I asked, still amused. Kyle had always been afraid of his mom. He would do anything to impress her. Standing up to her was huge. 

‘Yes, I would do that for you.’ he laughed. ‘I am going to do everything to win you back, Tessa, and if it means finally putting my mom in her place, I am already going to do it. You know it’s because of you that I was able to stand up to her and get full ownership of the King’s Company?’

‘Kyle King, we have a dinner date scheduled for next week, so get well fast.’ 

He smiled sheepishly. ‘Oh, Tessa. You don’t know what you do to me.’

I smiled, listening to him as he talked about how he took over the King’s company and his mother’s reaction. We talked about the kids birthdays and my business. He offered advice on a taxation issue I had and also helped me review a business plan for a project I was working on. 

It was a fulfilling day, especially dealing with Dahila King.