Chapter 29: Chapter 29
Carla was fiddling with her pen staring at the screen of her computer like she was hypnotized. Decision-making hasn't been that difficult till that moment. She didn't think it was a good idea to pair Kate with her whipped brother.
Thus, she decided to pick someone else but none was as good as Kate and she was once an event planner which made her suitable for the job. After much contemplating, she decided to settle for her with extras of course.
Dante Lorenzo was feeling butterflies in his stomach when the news reached him. He was already looking forward to it. His eagerness led him to check the day of the week and smiled. A day to go.
Kate kept staring at the notification that popped up on her phone in a daze. She blinked the tears away considering how to persuade Alvin to let her go. She regrets pissing him off.
Hours passed while she set the table with his favorite dishes. Lisa was proud of her. She was trying after all.
" Annette, tell Alvin that dinner is served" she stated as Lisa tsked her tongue in disapproval
' that's your job as his wife. C'mon go upstairs and talk to him ' Kate shrugged her shoulder aggrieved recalling his brutal act hours ago. Nevertheless, she needed that job. It's a miracle she hasn't been fired. She sighed then climbed the stairs and knocked on his door
' Alvin, are you sleeping? Dinner is ready' she informed him but he said nothing then she pushed the door open.
" Dinner is served Alvin' she repeated as he glared at her
" I'm sorry for what I said earlier. I didn't mean to annoy you. I'm sorry Alvin' she said with distaste but he accepted her apology
" I'll be there soon. Get out" he voiced making her flinch. She rolled her eyes at him and left. He didn't notice it of course. She couldn't believe this was the same man she was attracted to at the cruise. Something must be wrong with me' she thought exiting his room
Lisa smiled the moment she saw Alvin climbing down the stairs after Kate. They were a perfect match. She didn't understand why they weren't happy.
Kate invited the maids to join them then cleared her throat to speak.
" Alvin, my boss is sending me on a two weeks trip. It's for an upcoming event. I must be there' she stuttered but he said nothing. Eating in peace then spoke after a long time
' who are you going with? Fourteen days is too much' she felt like laughing yet he leaves her for an entire year
' Dante Lorenzo. He's the company's finance manager. Please Alvin" she pleaded to give him the google eyes
' the fool that challenged me at the party? As long as you don't let him Fuck you" she grimaced at his words but he continued" I repeat fourteen days is too much. Try and round-up within a week. I don't think I'll be able to control myself" he taunts as Kate lowered her head in embarrassment. the girls pretended to be oblivious to their conversation.
" Have you heard of kidney deficiency? That's what happens to sex overdrive " she retorts as he chuckled
" Speaking of kidney problems. Your good-for-nothing father might have done a number on your mom. " He said callously as Kate glared at him then continued eating her food seething with anger stabbing it severally. She definitely transferred the aggression on the steak. Poor thing.
Lisa, Miranda, and Annette noticed she has been stabbing the steak for a while and offered her another. At least they were chopped.
She finished eating and stormed upstairs.
" Lisa, she's hurt. Attend to her wound" he voiced as she smiles holding up the possibility that Alvin cares about her perhaps loves her which she doubts.
" Yes sir"
Lisa and Annette helped her to pack her clothes which were mainly suits and bodycon dresses according to Alvin's instructions. Annette's jaw dropped looking at the designer clothes in her walk-in closet. Some were still new and untouched. Her hands were itchy to touch it which she did eventually running her hands on the cotton fabric.
" Earth to Annette. Let's go" Lisa spoke bringing her out of her trance.
" I'm sorry" she mentally palmed herself pulling the luggage up
" Keep it. You seem to like it" came Kate's voice which sounded repulsive. No, she hasn't worn them because it looked like a boutique. How can she wear everything?
Annette's eyes lit up" really? Thank you thank you" she hugged her repeatedly
" Yeah. I don't know how he expects me to wear everything" she murmured then checked if she missed anything.
" Thanks for the help. I'm going to miss you guys" she stated pulling them in a group hug then chose to leave hoping to run into someone on the way but she never did.
Alvin watched her leave from his window and sighed returning to the bedpost. He couldn't stay in an empty house then he saw a message from Cynthia. He hummed then called her.
Cynthia didn't take seconds before she arrived. Lisa and Annette were surprised to see her not that they missed her, she was horrible to them.
" Nanny Lisa, you haven't aged a bit," she said pulling her into a warm hug then faced Annette " and the slay queen, Annette. How old are you now? Twenty? She asked as she gave her a curt nod
" What are... I mean what brings you here? Lisa stuttered hoping she wasn't the next Melody. " To see Alvin. He sent for me" Cynthia smiled waving at her then climbed the stairs. Her heart was beating fast.
Then bumped into Alvin on the way and smiled. " Hi Alvin"
" Cynthia, this way " he directed her to another floor.
" Did you renovate the house? I don't recall all this. " She asked stupefied at the engravings in gold.
" I rebuilt it as a surprise for Kate. I guess she didn't deserve it. Anyway, you wanted to see me. I'm listening' he stated handing her a glass of wine " sorry about the wedding. I wanted to talk to you then your parents said you left already. I didn't mean to lead you on. To be precise I had no intention of marrying you. It was my mom's idea. I hope you've forgiven me" he said with sincerity staring at her shift uncomfortably on the couch
" I'm not mad at you Alvin, I wasn't mad at you. I blamed Kate for seducing you but Alvin, you don't love her anymore right? We can pick up from where we stopped. I wouldn't mind being your mistress. You see Alvin, I still love you and I haven't felt this way for a long time" she confessed taking a seat beside him while looking into his brown eyes
" Cynthia, I don't think you know what you're saying. I've no intention of divorcing Kate. Are you ready to waste your youth with me again? If you ask me I think you did enough of it three years ago. I don't want to break you" he tells her pouring himself another glass while she nods " yes Alvin. I'm ready as long as I'm with you. She doesn't value you but I do. Please take me back" she tells intending to kiss him but he was quick to turn his face.
' if you want to kiss me, do it in front of Kate. Don't touch me like that again Cynthia. I believe that's all " he announced standing up to leave.
" Then I'm staying, I'm going to put her in her place," she tells him confidently
" Good luck with that" he stated then left while she slumped to the chair thinking of a thousand ways to make her pay.
Kate dozed off on the plane due to the headset on her ears. Dante scoffed taking it off her then carried her to a private box in the plane tucking her in bed then raised her sleeves to see the bruises but couldn't find them. Displeased, he left the room and returned to the plane to find Naomi searching Kate's bag.
" What are you doing? Naomi didn't move but spoke. She didn't want him to see her frightened
" A pen, mine has finished. Kate has the habit of taking many pens"
" Then you should be like her and stop snooping around like a lost puppy. Give me that" he snapped grabbing Kate's bag from her then hands her the fountain pen. Naomi sneered wondering when he became her guardian.
" That's because she's my friend sir. I've known her for three years now. We're besties. I think I've got the right to search her bag" she retorted
" Did she give you such right? Then she's clearly a fool to trust a single woman' he replied in disgust striding past her . ' what's his problem' she sneered taking her seat. She wouldn't want to lose her job over a fountain pen.