Chapter 31: Chapter 31

Carlos woke up early the next day, he sat up and looked over at the couch, he breathe a sign of relief when he saw Triffany still asleep. He took his bath, brushed his teeth and dressed for work, he went downstairs as the maid served him his breakfast.

Triffany opened her eyes slowly and turned around only to see the time, she sat up immediately, took a quick shower and put on her navy blue shirt and a tight black jean, she wore a light makeup and picked up her bag.

She turned to leave and saw Carlos enter the room. “Errm..can you give me a ride to the bus stop?”

Carlos turned to look at her. “Why?”

Triffany exhaled softly. “I’m late.” She lift her face to meet his staring eyes.

“It’s just tutoring, why are you in a hurry.” Carlos muttered under his breathe.

“Huh!” she looked at him, since he was not audible.

“Have you had breakfast?” He asked as he picked up his suit jacket.

Triffany scratched the back of her head gently. “No. There is no time for that now.” She pointed at the wall clock, it was already eight-forty.

Carlos turned to face her with a furrowed brow. “How would you learn with an empty stomach?” He raised his voice, angry that she just can’t wait to see the man who now teach her.

“You once said that.” Triffany frowned.

“I told you I was joking.” He blurt out for the second time.

Triffany paused and looked at him, he was serious this time, but she won’t let this face fool her. “When did you start caring if I eat breakfast or not.”

Carlos exhaled sharply. “I don’t care.” He picked his wrist watch and but wore it. “You want a ride…”He turned to look at her face, he leans closer. “Then run.” He said coldly and turned to check himself out in the mirror.

Triffany clenched her hands to her dress, she wish she can give him a huge blow on the head. “Tsk. So much for the delay.” She picked up her phone and the room, cursing Carlos under her breathe.

Carlos went downstairs and Shanne opened the car door to let him in before starting the engine. On the way they say Triffany running to the bus stop, he told Shanne to slow down.

He wind down the window. “Hey!” He calls out and Triffany stopped to look at him.

“What!” She fold her arms.

Carlos scanned her from head to toe. “Run faster, you’re still fifteen minutes from the bus stop.”

“What?” She scoffed as she glared at him.

Carlos smiled to see her reaction. “Piece of advice, start running.” He wind the glass up as Shanne drove up, Through the side glass Carlos saw Triffany scattering her hair in anger as she glared at the car that drove off, he chuckled.

“He’s really a Jerk!” Triffany shouted, fuming in anger, wondering how such person could exist.

Triffany got to Tommy’s house, the door was opened so she let herself in, she saw Tommy sitting down with his laptop, going through it. “I’m sorry, I’m late.”

Tommy looked up at her and smiled to see her. “It’s okay.” He got up and put his laptop aside, she put down her bag. “Coffee or tea?” He asked. Triffany looked at him. “You have to choose one.” He said when he knew she wanted to reject both.

“Tea please.” She said softly.

Tommy smiled as he made two cup of tea and brought it to her. “Then let’s begin.” They both sat down to start learning.

…

Gabby sat down with Blake who was with her at a playground as they discuss. “So tell me, why aren’t your cheerful self lately?” He asked looking at her.

“Huh!” Gabby looked at him, the question took her by surprise.

“Did someone hurt you?” He asked, he have never seen Gabby this way before, she was a lady that loves fun but now she decided to stay at this place.

Gabby rolled her eyes. “No, nobody did.” She looked over at some kids that were playing.

“You know I do understand you a lot.”

Gabby knew he was right, Blake was the only man that understands her, she knew he had see through her. “Blake, listen up.” She face him.

“I’m all ears.”

Gabby leans closer. “I met this guy, well, we met through an online dating app, so we hooked up and met each other, he was different from other men I have met, like he is cool and not fun to be with.” Gabby closed her eyes slowly.

Blake knows she hate boring men, but right now the Gabby he sees was being emotional which is unlike her.

Gabby opened her eyes softly and looked at him. “I don’t know why I keep thinking of him, he is handsome and so not my type, but I can’t stop myself.”

“This is amazing Gabby, you’re in love.” Blake grinned, but one look from Gabby made him stop grinning.

“Say something that makes sense. I doubt that, whereas he loves someone else and I can’t force him to like me.” Gabby looked away.

Blake leans close to her. “Who is this man?” He was curious to know the man that has made the relationship couch that has one rule not to fall in love to be like this now.

“You met him at the club party two days ago.” Gabby reminded him.

Blake thinks for a while. “Oh, that guy.” Blake smiled, Gabby nods. “So what will you do now?”

Gabby push her knees up and rest her chin on it. “I should get a kiss from him and beak up with him.”

Blake looked at her and scoffed. “Can you hear yourself?”

“What, maybe I’m thinking of him because I didn’t kiss him, if I do, then I guess I could sop myself.” She curled her lips up.

Blake rolled his eyes and tilt his head to a side. “I was mistaken when I thought you were in love, it was all about the kiss.” Blake laughed, he had thought she had changed but Gabby was still the same. “You are a brat.” He finished.

Gabby frowned as she looked at him. “I’m being serious here.”

“Not everyone will fall for your game Gabby, so you should stop acting and live real.” He advised her seriously.

Gabby shakes her head and got up as she dust off her butt, “Talking to you is a real pain in the ass.” She turned to leave.

“Where are you going?”

“To find something to clear my mind.” She turned and started walking out.

Shakes his head, I’m sure it’s club and drinks again.” He called out. “Should I come with you?”

“No, bye.” She entered her car and drove off.

Blake watched the car Zoom off. “She was really thinking of a guy.” He said to himself like it was something unbelievable.

After some hours of learning Tommy and Triffany decided to go see a musical show, Tommy bought the ticket and they went inside and the show started.

As the singers sang the song, and finished, Tommy looked at Triffany who was in tears. “Are you alright?”

“It’s too touchy.” She sniffles.

Tommy smiled as they walked out of the hall and walked over to the bus stop. “Tomorrow..”

“I will come over.” Triffany said with a smile.

“No.” Triffany looked up at him in surprise. “No learning Tomorrow.”

“Why?” She looked at him puzzled. “I still need to learn more.’

Tommy shake his head. “You should master the basic, you are a natural and intelligent too, Triffany just rest tomorrow, go through the things I thought you, for just two hours okay.”

“Okay.” Triffany said reluctantly.

“Good luck on your interview next tomorrow.”

“Thanks for your help.” Triffany looked at him, Tommy have been a good teacher and she was going to be forever grateful.

“No problem, just do your best okay. I will call you later.” Triffany got into the bus as they waved each other goodbye and Tommy drives off in hi scar.

Triffany got home, she washed her hair and took her bath, then came downstairs with her note to go through it. She fell asleep after sometimes, few hours later Gabby came back and saw her asleep on the couch.

Gabby touched her gently. “Triffany.”

Triffany opened her eyes, seeing Gabby she sat up. ”Gabby.”

Gabby looked at Triffany’s sleepy face. “Looks like you’re tired, is Carlos back?”

“No.” Triffany stretched and picked up her note.

Gabby smiled at her answer. “Let’s go out then.”

Triffany looked at Gabby and telling from Gabby’s dress she knew she was just coming back from where she had gone. “Gabby…”

“I know, you don’t want to go to the night club, but, I can’t wait ti show you off.” Gabby blinked.

Triffany looked at her puzzled. “Show me off how?”

Gabby giggled, raising her brow up slightly. “To meet men, I want Carlos to know his wife is pretty and make him jealous.”

So this was it, Triffany exhaled softly. “You’re doing this to make me impress him?” Triffany scoffed. “I’m sorry Gabby I can’t do it for someone who doesn’t love me.” She turned to look at her note.

Gabby rub her forehead. “You and Carlos, why do you both hate each other.” She don’t just understand why two couples will not stop their hatred for themselves.

“He is a jerk.” Triffany blurt out, just thinking of how he do piss her up every time. “I’m sorry for calling him that.” Triffany looked at Gabby.

Gabby knew she have every right to call her brother a jerk cause Carlos do act like one. “It’s okay. I know already, but you both are married and should live like a real couple.”

Triffany runs her hand through her hair. “Gabby, it can’t happen.”

“There is nothing that can’t happen.” Gabby said seriously.]

Triffany looked at Gabby, she knew that Gabby was trying to bring her and Carlos together but she also know that it can’t happen. “Gabby, you should think of having fun with your brother and let me be. Your brother loves someone else.”

“I just don’t like the way he treats you.” Gabby said softly.

Triffany got up from her chair, she don’t want anyone to pity her, she knew she was not happy in her marriage, this wasn’t the way she want her life to n=be.

She don’t even want to think about what Carlos or anything about her married life. “You shouldn’t worry about me.” She looked at Gabby. “Goodnight.” Saying this she left the sitting room to her room upstairs.

Gabby just watched her leave, with so much worry on her face, she knew Triffany doesn’t deserve all these. Just why can’t her brother be sensitive and be with his wife.

…

Carlos and Kelsey were having dinner that evening at a classy restaurant. “Tomorrow is the shipping in of the new products we ordered, so it would be so stressful.” Kelsey told him as she sip her wine.

“I could help.” He leans close to the table.

“You don’t have to, you would be occupied at work.” Kelsey said softly.

Carlos stared into her blue eyes. “I don’t have any schedule tomorrow, I would be at home all day.”

“But, it’s my job, not yours, and my workers are going to help me out.” She tilt her head to the side, grateful he was willing to help her.

Carlos knew he can’t win when she protest. “I will give you a ride back home then, after you close tomorrow give me a call.”

“Okay, but won’t your wife get angry?” Kelsey put a spoonful of rice in her mouth.

Carlos scoffed. “She knows I love you and who cares, she won’t even be at home, she would be hanging out with the new man she met, so who cares.” He frowned and took a large gulp of his wine.

Kelsey looked at Carlos who was frowning. “So you would be alone at home tomorrow?”

“Yes and that’s a good thing, I would finally have my peace of mind.” He runs his hand through his hair. “Kelsey, can we talk about something else, just talking about that lady annoys me.”

“I’m sorry for bring it up.” Kelsey apologized.

Carlos looked at her. “Kelsey, I’m sorry I made it hard for you, I’m angry because that lady get me closer to trouble.”

“The what will you do now?” Kelsey asked curiously.

“Avoid her like a flu.” He said softly and sipped his wine.

Kelsey was happy to hear him say this, at least he still loves her and don’t care about his wife. “You can come over anytime it becomes hard for you.” She held his hands.

Carlos looked into her eyes. “This is the reason I love you.” He smiled. “Thank you.”

Kelsey flashed him a smile. “Let’s eat and don’t think of any lady but me.”

“When you’re here, I see only you.” He continue his meal.

Kelsey stare at Carlos. “I will make sure she demands a divorce from you.” Kelsey thinks to herself and sipped her wine slowly.

Carlos arrived home and found Triffany sleep again on the couch. He took his bath and went through some documents. He came downstairs for some wine, he sat down drinking alone.

Gabby came out and saw him, she sat on a chair by his side. “You are alone tonight.”

“Should I be with someone?” Carlos looked at her with a knitted brow.

“I saw you both last night.” Gabby softly, she had seen them eating together last night but didn’t want to disturb them. “Why not call her to join you this night?”

Carlos poured himself another glass of wine. “Last night was a mistake, she should be on her own, she should rest after having fun, I’m going to stay on my own from now on.” He sipped his wine, his eyes looking distant.

Gabby looked at his face. “Is something wrong?”

Carlos exhaled softly. “I keep thinking of all the troubles I have gone through, now I would worry less, I won’t think anymore about her bringing me troubles. She can go out with whoever she please and sleep anytime she wish, she can learn from whoever she wants to learn from, I won’t care anymore.”

Gabby looked at Carlos. “I guess something is wrong.”

Carlos tilt his head to the side and looked at Gabby with an angry expression. “Yes, something is wrong, I can’t get her out of my mind, she’s so despicable but ii still can’t get her out of my mind.” He snapped.

“Why?”

“I don’t know Gabby, I think it’s all because of the company, I can’t ruin it. That’s grandpa’s sweat.” He muttered.

“The company has nothing to do with that.” Gabby leans closer to look at him, why was he always using the company as an excuse.

Carlos looked at Gabby. “It does.” His eyes were sad and cold. “It was because of the company I got entangled like this, it was because of the company I married someone I have no feelings for, it was because of the company that I can’t stop thinking of that lady in that room.” He pointed upstairs.

He runs his hands through his hair and his eyes filled with hot tears. “She have ruin my whole life completely!” Triffany who had woken up and was over hearing their conversation covered her mouth as tears filled her eyes.