Chapter 25: Chapter 25

Triffany woke up early the next day, she checked the time, it was five-thirty, she smiled to herself, this was actually the plan, she washed her teeth, took her bath and dressed up then went downstairs to prepare breakfast for Carlos- a first for her.

Well she was only doing this because he had promised to tutor her, naturally she would never do this for him. She prepared a breakfast of egg, saffron, truffles bread, sprinkled buns and gold dust, gull’s egg omelette and a warm rich tea.

She was good at cooking since her mother was a good cook and she have always been so attentive to learn. With smiles she brought it upstairs to the room she now shares with Carlos.

She arranged it on the table and smiled proudly at herself, at least this will set him up in a good mood. She looked at carlos who was still asleep on his bed. “it’s time Triffany.” She spoke to herself, reminding her heart that she was only doing this to get what she wants

She moved over to Carlos bed and lean closer. “Hey, it’s time to wake up.” She spoke softly in other not to irritate him.

Carlos being a light sleeper opened his eyes with a frown. “What is it?”

“Thirty minutes before we start.” She gave him her cutest smile trying her best not to give anything away, she was not happy to be doing all these, if not for the unforeseen circumstances.

Carlos looked at her coldly with his brow arched. “Re-schedule it to an hour time.”

Triffany scoffed as she folds her arms, seems she was being too polite this morning. “Do I look like your secretary?”

Her sudden lack of fear made Carlos sit up with a knitted brow. “What?”

She know she have annoyed him, but had also succeeded in making him sit up from his bed. She smiled broadly even if the smile didn’t reach her eyes. “I prepared breakfast for you.”

Carlos looked at the table in surprise, this was obviously the first time. “Why are you acting weird?” He asked her turning his eyes to look her in the face.

“It’s all because I desperately want to get what I want.”She told him honestly, there was no need to lie, she was not even good at it.

Carlos exhaled softly. “I see.” He got up from the bed and walked over to the chair, he sat down to eat the perfectly made breakfast as Triffany came closer to join him with a smile on her face. “Hey.” He looked up at her and she halt.

“Yes.”

“What are you trying to do?”

Triffany was surprised at the question that was so obvious, but then decided to answer. “I want to eat too.”

Carlos looked at the food, then back at her. “Who want to learn about publishing?” He asked, his eyes looking at her intently.

“Me.”Triffany answered, despite being puzzled by the question.

”Who need tutoring?”

“Me.” She wonder what all these questions had to do with her eating breakfast with him.

“Who is the teacher here?”

“You.” Somehow she was beginning to know where all these questions was heading to.

Carlos smiled and picked up his spoon. “Good thing you know, now for a start, you shouldn’t eat breakfast in the morning, part of training.” He smirked.

Triffany furrowed her brow, he must be thing she was an idiot. “Why is that?” She was the one to question him now.

“Right now I’m teaching you business rush.” He raised his brow. She was about to say something but he cuts her off immediately. “Hey, I’m the teacher here. Listen to me, if you really want to learn or I’m going to change my mind.”

Yeah sure he was right about him being her teacher but making her a fool because she asked for his help wasn’t so fair. She frowned as she glared at him.

“You look ugly.” Carlos smirked, looking at her squeezed face in amusement.

“I know.” Triffany knitted her brow hard, if eyes were dagger she would have stabbed him a million times.

Carlos looked please that she knew. “Good thing you do. Now get up and do some strolling from that door to my bed as much as you can.”

“That’s insane!” Triffany looked at him with the icy looks in her eyes.

“Nothing is insane while learning.” He signed, already tired of talking and wasting his energy on her when the breakfast in his front is almost getting cold. “Can you just do as you’re told for once and stop arguing with me?”

His cold voice made Triffany stand up, she knew it was hopeless having the conversation that will only spoil her day, perhaps after doing this absurd thing he will go into a proper tutoring with her.

She started strolling like he told her to while Carlos eat his breakfast, she tried as hard as possible not to look at that conceited man.

Carlos looked up at her. “A little faster. Quicken your step, your boss won’t want you slacking when you’re called over for an errand.” He shaked his head when she ignored him. “Damn you’re really difficult.” He continue eating his breakfast again.

Triffany stopped to look at him and at the breakfast she prepared. “I prepared that breakfast, I should have some. I’m hungry.” She pout and blink her puppy cute eyes.

Carlos raised his eyes up to look at her. “Choose between breakfast or tutoring?” He gave her two options with a cunning smile on his lips.

He was a real pain in the ass, Triffany thought to herself. “Tutoring.” She continue doing as she was told, from the door to his bed, repeatedly, her heart cursing him.

Carlos finished the meal, took his bath, got dressed in his well tailored suit. He glance at Triffany who was still strolling and chuckled, she was really obedient and stupid, plus naïve. “This totally suit you.” He mocked.

Triffany gave him a hard glare. “Are you mocking me now?”

“I just complimented you.” He sais sarcastically, pressing his lips together in a hard line to suppress his laugh.

Triffany furiously threw a pillow at him. “You’re not helping me.” She walked over to the sofa and sit down with her arms fold. “This was all for your selfish gain. I’m damn serious here and you’re making a jest of me all these while.” She was almost at the verge of crying.

“But I was seriously helping.” He chuckled, gosh he had never been so entertained as he was today, he looked at her shaking his head.

“Just forget it.” Triffany said angrily as she picked up her purse and phone.

“Going somewhere?” Carlos asked as if he had not been entertained enough, not because he cared.

“Far away from you!” She yell and walked towards the door.

“With all due pleasure, byes.” He sniggered. Triffany left the room forcefully shutting the door behind her to block the annoying laugh from that man who happened to be her husband. She would have known that he was not going to help her, she was the fool to believe he will.

Felicity walked into Carlos office with yesterday’s minute. She carefully handed it over to Carlos, he went through it and signed it. “Get the auto file to my desk by six.”

“Okay sir.”

“Contact Eric, let him meet me at the construction site in thirty minutes, and tell Shanne to prepare the car.” Carlos told her without glancing up, his full focus on the document he was signing.

“I’m on it sir.” She left the office to do as she was told.

Carlos runs his hands through his hair, today will be a very busy day, he picked his phone and dialed Kelsey’s number, she picked immediately and he smiled broadly. “Hello pretty.”

“Hi, handsome.” She was also smiling on her end.

“How are you?” He asked her.

“I’m better than before.”

Carlos looked out of the window, his eyes filled with longing. “I’m not getting any better.”

“Do you need a massage?” She asked playfully.

“That could help.” They both laughed. “Would you mind me picking you up for lunch?”

“No, I don’t mind.”

“Okay, lunch it is then.” Carlos said his goodbyes.

Carlos looked out through the window of his office and saw a female messy dressed, holding a box. He grin as he pictured Triffany. “That’s so much like her.” He laughs.

Felicity knocked on the door and reminded Carlos that it was time to leave. He picked up his brief case and left the office and company.

…

Triffany went to her family house. Tanner opened the door and was happy to see her, he gave her a big hug. “Wow, you have grown so big Tanner.” She looked at him with smiles on her face, it’s been a long time since she had seen him.

Tanner tilt his hair to the side and looked at her all over, she was wearing a yellow floral dress and a light makeup, her hair was tied up in a ponytail. “You’ve enhanced your beauty.” They both chuckle.

She scattered his hair playfully. “You’re funny.”

Tanner frowned and glare at her. “Hey miss, men don’t like getting their messed up,”

Triffany scoffed, she looked at her brother who was feeling like a man now. “Wow he is matured too.” She smiled.

“I have always been matured.” He boasted.

She laughed, folding her arms across her chest. “Who do you think fixed your diapers?”

Tanner’s face turned red. “That’s embarrassing.”

“Got you there!” Triffany smiled victoriously. She looked around the house it was unnecessary quite. “Where is mom and dad?”

“Mom went to get something, she will be back in thirty minutes and dad went to work.” Tanner told her as they walked into the sitting room.

“Okay. Guess what I got for you?” Triffany looked at him with smile on her lips.

“Chocolate!” He exclaimed happily as Triffany hands him a box of chocolate. “Thank you.”

“I told you I will buy tons of it for you.” Triffany watched him take a bite of the chocolate.

“Your husband is wealthy, that’s the reason.”

Triffany hits his head gently. “This is my money.” She glared at him.

Tanner looked at her with the surprise look. “Have you gotten a job?”

“Yes.”

“Liar.” He was not going to believe her.

“You don’t believe me?” She frowned.

“I don’t.” Tanner said honestly.

Triffany showed him the message she received. “Check this out then.”

Tanner’s eyes grew wide. “Wow you’re telling the truth.” Triffany gave him the I told you so look. “But,” tanner looked at her. “Why then are you here? You should be at work now.”

Triffany looked at him and shake her head. “Why are you this smart?” Tanner looked at her. She knew he wanted to say something but she stopped him. “Hey I came because I missed you all and to also tell you all the good news.”

“Okay I believe you.” He surrendered.

“Tanner, I’m home.” Laura called out as she walked in through the door.

Tanner put down the chocolate and ran to hug his mom by the door. “Mom guess who’s home?” Laura looked at him in surprise.

“Mom!” Triffany hugged her tightly.”

“Oh! My baby girl.” Laura hugged her. “How have you been?”

“I’m good mom.” Triffany was at the verge of crying, she had missed her mom so much. “Mom I got a job now.”

“That’s awesome.” She looked at her. “I’m happy for you dear.” They both walked into the kitchen where Laura put down the food stuff she bought .

“Mom, is there food in this house? I’m starving.” Triffany held her belle and looked at her Laura looked at her with a smile. She looked just like a kid now.

“Why not.” Laura opened the fridge for her. “Take anyone you can finish.”

Triffany smiled as she picked her choice, she heat it and then sat on a stool in the kitchen eating. “Mom you always make the best meal.” She lifts her thumb up for her mother who chuckled.

Laura drew out another stool and joined her. “Tell me, do you have the job at his company?” Laura asked.

“Hell no.” Triffany looked at her mom with arched brow. “ I would never stoop that low. He is a Jerk.” Laura hit her daughters shoulder for calling Carlos a Jerk. “Ouch!”

“He’s your husband now.”

“He’s is not caring at all, we hate each other.” Triffany said softly almost in tears.

Laura looked at her daughter with sympathy, but a mother has to act like a mother. “He is still your husband no matter what.” Triffany scoffed. “Anyways you should start by knowing that.”

“Okay.” Triffany knew nothing she say will make any difference. “Yes, he is my husband fine. I’m’ aware now. Can I eat now.” Triffany said softly, her voice showing the pain she felt in heart.

“You’re free.” Laura got up to start preparing dinner.

Triffany looked at her mother and smiled a little, she really wish being with Carlos was just a dream but it was definitely not. “Mom, I really miss you.” Triffany got up and back hugged her Laura.

“I miss you too.” Laura, turned around and hugged her more closely.