Chapter 86: Chapter 86

Kathleen is sleeping peacefully, Barbara had to go on her morning workout, just jogging a few lane, she noticed someone was following her, she reduce her space, try to be ready to attack if that be the case.

Hi!

Is you! Barbara said with a weak smiled seeing the face of the man.

Yep! Good morning!

What are you doing here?

Did your grandpa say no one else is allowed in the estate? Barbara laughed.

You shouldn't take my words to heart, I was only surprised to see you.

Oh! I have a business trip in this city, while working in it, a little fitness for my body, will not be all bad.

Sure, let's go then. Gordon smile inwardly, seeing that Barbara is not going to suspect him that much.

The atmosphere is nice and conducive for recreation and fitness. Gordon comment seeing how far they have gone but Barbara is still not starting a conversation with him.

Sure, grandpa said they have alot of beautiful place here in the city apart from the Calvin's resorts

Really?

Yes, the place is lovely but it's just that people are too busy to have time for those things, forgetting that a little relaxation is good for the body, it's easy your stress.

Hm! You seems to know about this thing called recreation and relaxation.

Stop flattering me.

Of cause not, you will make a perfect therapist. Barbara laughed as she came to an halt. Or probably a good advertiser.

Actually, I was under the advertising department at the Calvin's resort for two years after my college.

Whoa! Maybe I should have you tour me at the resort, let me see how good is your skills. Barbara look at him, when does advertising link tour guide, Gordon press his lips together reading her thought.

Since when did you start flirting? Gordon look at Barbara, they have encountered three times, although he was friendly abit but not too outspoken.

No, I am not. He try to defend himself, causing Barbara to titter more, he frown abit.

Do you like me? Gordon look at her shock, causing the water in his mouth to gush out, it went straight to her face.

Sorry! I am really sorry! He apologized.

It's nothing! Let's go on now, I need to go home because grandpa and my friend must be up.

When do I start my tour? Barbara look at him with that puppy eyes of hers, he too stare back at her.

Fine, since I am not busy this days, you should be the one that will schedule your time, then inform me.

Your number!

I am still using the former. Barbara run ahead after her last words.

Yes! Gordon yelled in excitement then closed his mouth, he had passed the first test, he was thinking how he is going to start a conversation and get close to her, he just got the courage to asked for everything, seeing her jogging that morning which is unlike Barbara and when he approached her, she didn't shove him away.

Still sleeping lazy bone? Barbara hit Kathleen that is sleeping on the bed.

Are you back?

Nope! Still out, will you get your ass from the bed, we need to join grandpa at the dinning.

That's true, I will have to get a quick shower.

Me too! Grandpa Jarius was already at the dinning when Kathleen and Barbara join the table, the two young lady greeted him, as he beckoned them to eat.

They were having a quiet meal when Barbara's phone ping, she grabbed only to read

[Hope you are home? Just text to check on you and inform you, that I will be free tomorrow, so I could start my tour by 9. Thanks]

Barbara smiled at the message, it's seems Gordon had it all planned while did he had to show up as soon as she arrives the city and the next thing, he is asking for a tour from her.

What is it? Grandpa Jarius asked beating Kathleen to it, the young lady wanted to asked, the face of her friend is radiating.

Oh is nothing, just some friend I pumped into. Grandpa Jarius look at her. Come on grandpa, he is not a...

HE...

Grandpa Jarius stress the word, Barbara signed inwardly.

Don't get me wrong, I will not let another idiot hurt you.

Grandpa! He is not interested in me, I think he is just been friendly.

I want to... Grandpa Jarius personal guard walked in, he keeps whispering to him, then he stand up.

What is it grandpa?

It's nothing, you should enjoy your meal and don't go out without Raphael, he should be aware of your every move and tell Gordon...

What? How did you know...

Don't asked, just tell him to pick you up here and he should not let any harm come to you unless he wants to have his breath stopped. Barbara sighed she just can't understand when her life get to this, Kathleen look at her.

Stop sulking, they are only concern for you and please place a call to Jeffrey, he is worried about you.

I will call him but for now, I really don't want to bother anyone with my problem.

Barbara, he is not just anyone.

Fine, I will call him, can we eat now?

Yes ma! I will be leaving tonight.

What? Barbara exclaim. You only arrived here like yesterday.

Yes, dad is coming home, he is having a victory party, he finally won the case

The case against those bloody drug syndicate? Barbara asked in excitement, the naughty girl changes mood very fast.

Yes, it was a tough one but I am glad dad was able to pulled through and I am sure that is the reason that naughty sister of mine is coming back to the city.

Interesting, I wish I could be there.

Don't worry, I will get a live stream of the party for you.

You are a darling. Barbara hugged her, after the meal, Barbara and Kathleen had great time during the day before Kathleen finally left the Mansion, Barbara sighed as she returns back to her room alone, Kathleen didn't spend even a day before leaving, if not for the urgency of her father's party, she would had stay longer with Barbara.

***

Meanwhile, Jeffrey is restless at his office, Barbara haven't returned any of his calls or messages, the young lady had retrieve her line, yet didn't contact him.

Barbara, return my calls. He yelled in frustration, Peter walked in. What is it? Have you been able to get any information? He asked with his eyes still raining fire and sulfur.

I can't find anything incriminating about him.

What? He is a business man, he should have Skeleton in his cupboard, you should dig it out.

Sir...

Peter get out and look for something to hold him, maybe his love life.

Peter nodded, it only that part he didn't get information of. Peter turned around and left, his phone ring almost same time. His face brighten as soon as the ID name visit his face.

Hello! Jeff! Are you there? Barbara asked not getting a word from him

Yes!

Sorry, it take me long to return your calls, I was too ashamed to talk to you.

Why? Jeffrey asked out of the moon.

That videos was really humiliating, you must be disappointed in me, watching me beg for a man's love like some idiot

I am not, the only thing I want is to see you happy, I want you to move on and be happy, forget about him.

Can I really forget him? She wasn't asking Jeffrey but herself, her voice was very low, yet Jeffrey could hear it, he felt bad, yet hide his sorrow.

So how are you coping?

Getting better, don't worry, I will keep calling you.

Should I visit you?

I would had love you to, still you have work to do, so don't bother, we can talk more on phone. Jeffrey signed inwardly, Barbara doesn't want him to come, on a norm, she would had be the one to bug him to come, she is avoiding him or trying to pick the pieces of her life