CHAPTER 6

Felix shoved the table backward as his chair slid close to the window. He spun his chair playfully until he was facing the window view, he stared at the beautiful and busy streets of New york. He noticed some beggars trying to earn a decent living without trying to steal. 

The sky looked a bit dark and cloudy like it would rain anytime soon. He turned back to his desk before looking at all the workload he had, he had worked hard for his company but things weren't going the way he wanted. 

He felt like he needed to pay for his sins, he was keeping a secret that he hadn't told anybody. Yes! His wife was someone he never expected that she would die soon and that had put him down but something else was weighing him more. 

He knew he wasn't going to pay for his sins on earth but in the hereafter, he knew he was going to hell. He knew he was never going to be forgiving but would the person he had sinned against forgive him for such a crime he had committed? Getting up from his seat, Felix brought out his bopping phone.

He noticed the number that was calling him and a smile plastered on his face. “Hello Felix, It's been a while,” A soft feminine voice spoke through the other line. 

“Frida, it's been a while! You just went into hiding,” Felix let out, taking back his seat before swinging it again. Felix had known Frida since they were children. Her parents weren't as well off as his, she was somebody who worked hard to earn money to take care of herself. 

She had found out a few months ago that she was diagnosed with cancer. Felix had agreed to pay for her treatment for her to get better but she had rejected, when he kept interfering in her life she cut ties with him by leaving the city. 

“I didn't know why you left town just to avoid my little help,” Felix said, he had missed his childhood friend as much as his kids do. 

“Well, I needed to get better,” she said, making him blink his eyes in affirmation. “Are you better now?” he asked but all he could hear was a little sniffle like she was sobbing. Felix clenched his hands, he hated the fact that she was crying, Frida sucked her breath in before replying. 

“I’m getting better,” she murmured. “Tell me the truth Frida, are you getting better?” he asked as he could hear some voices in the background. “Yes Felix, Henry is doing everything possible! He got me a nurse to watch over me, ” Frida let out, making Felix nod.

Henry was Frida's ex-boyfriend but he still stuck around her like he was ever a good boyfriend. Felix was thankful to Frida for sticking close to him when his wife had died but she had zoomed off making him depressed again. “How are the kids?” Frida asked.

“They missed you,” he let out.

“Do I need to be concerned about the kids?” Frida asked. “No, I got them a new maid, ” he let out, making Frida sigh from the other line. He knew Frida was family, she had stood by him and advised him even when he suspected that Lisa was cheating.

She was a good friend.

“I thought you had refused to hire a maid?” Frida asked as a yawn escaped her lips from the other line. “My mom took everything upon herself and you know David,” he let out as a small chuckle escaped Frida‘s lips.

“I already hired her, I’m giving her a chance and I hope she doesn't misuse her chances,” he said, earning another chuckle from Frida. 

“I hope you know that having someone to look after your kids is a good idea. Perhaps give her a chance, there is no harm in trying, ” she let out, making Hector close his eyes. “Thank you, Frida, ” Felix let out.

“For what?” she asked with a chuckle. 

“For checking up on me,” he said, biting his bottom lips. “You need to get some rest, you sound exhausted, ” he continued trying hard not to cut the conversation. 

“I know,” Frida said as there was silence between the both of them. “I miss her so much,” Frida let out, referring to Lisa. Lisa was her friend, her best friend who had left her alone in this scary world alone. 

“I miss her too.” Felix let out. 

It had been One and a half years since her death and the wound still felt fresh in all their hearts. Thinking about his wife was enough to make him go insane, Felix's grip tightened against his phone as he turned to stare at the city through his window. 

His eyes had gone red and watery. 

“Have a great day Felix! I need to rest, ” Frida let out with a pitying sigh. “You too Vivian, ” he let out as the phone hung up with a beeping sound. He stared at his phone for a while. A happy memory of his wife forcing him to eat little from what she had baked triggered him to ruffle his hair. 

“Sir, the board members are waiting, ” the secretary mumbled, making him nod. Felix rubbed a tired hand around his face. “Camilla,” he called back to his secretary.

“Have the background check gotten ready?” he asked, making her shake her head. “It will be on your desk before the end of today, ” she let out, making him nod. He needed a background check on Bianca Ferguson. He needed to be sure that she was safe and couldn't hurt even a fly. 

It felt wrong but he had done exactly the same thing with all his maids. His last maid had a criminal record and he hadn't known because he trusted her, he growled in frustration as he took the file he needed for his meeting.

He took a steady breath before walking out of his office.