Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Before Jane and Gregory could wake up, Craig has already made arrangements for their breakfast, he has specifically order for French fries, he knows that is Jane favorite

Whoa! This is lovely. as Jane sit to eat, she didn't care if anyone else is eating or not. So, I am having a meeting this morning?

Sorry, I cancelled it and it's in three days. Craig! He yelled, Jane's food came out from her mouth in shock. Sorry, let's go to the room, Craig what will I be doing here? Let's look for the picture.

Are you mocking me? No, just maybe, it might be lying somewhere but first let's go on adventure, don't you want to see the city? Gregory looks at him, that cousin of him that want to always make him happy.

Are you game? He nodded like a two years old, whose big brother have just promise some special thing and all of a sudden he pout,Craig understand. Don't worry, we are not going with the security, we really don't need one. Fine, I will just change very fast. You should before I changed my mind. He pushed Craig's head as he walked away, in no time he is well groom, he had wore a t-shirt and jeans, same thing with Craig, immediately he step out, Jane look at the gorgeous Gregory

Everyday i love to see your handsome face. I love you, where are you going?

I and Craig are going on a ride. I am coming with you, I just don't want to be alone.

Jane press a kiss on his lips, Gregory is getting irritated.

We should go on now. Craig doesn't want his cousin to get irritated and that is the only way he could stop it, Gregory smile. Wait! are we going without the security?

Yes, it's just us.

What? I can't possibly go out without security.

It's adventure.

What stupid adventure Gregory? The last time you went on this stupid adventure of yours, what am I even saying? It's just yesterday, you almost lost your life.

I wasn't attacks, it's just a cab that was stolen.

Gregory, I will not risk my life for that stupid shit you call adventure.

Then stay, the last time I checked you are not force to join us.

Boss! he knows that Craig wants to calm him. Jane, you have me and the boss, that is enough security for you, don't you get suffocated with those security? She just nodded, she knows that Craig is not one she can battle words with. They walked into the private elevator, in no time they are out, all of a sudden a man is running towards, his security try to stop him but he was too fast, Gregory get scared so Craig stand in front of him.

Sir! Gregory breath out when he saw that it's the cabman.

What do you want?

Sir, I have been waiting for you but your security didn't let me.

How did you find me? I remember it's this place that you asked to be taken.

Oh! So this is the worthless cabman that made you get attack? Jane slapped him in anger. You thief, where are the things? Gregory anger increase, he felt hurt like the cabman is his kid brother. Jane, what is wrong with you? She grabbed the cabman collar

This idiot, is the one that makes you lost your...

Stop it! Gregory jerk her hand from him. He is acting like a big brother who is getting hurt because his little brother is hurt.

Hey, why are you here? Craig said in order to stop the argument, the cabman gulped his saliva in fear, Craig voice was cold and without emotions, is voice is not like his face, he is handsome even more handsome than Gregory, his broad chest and height can make any woman fall hopelessly in love with him at the first glance.

The thing is...

Can't you talk? Thief! Jane fired him

He brought out the wallet in fear, Gregory grabbed it, he opened it, immediately he saw the picture is still intact he smiled

Craig knows that the picture belongs to the love of his life, he felt sorry for his kid cousin, he had watch him for years been heart broken, he had lost his love before he could even tell her

Craig knows nothing about love, his mom and dad had separated before he could even know what it takes to have feelings for the opposite sex, each day that passes he see the pains that his cousin experience, their love life are almost same but the only difference is that Gregory had fallen in love even before he turned sixteen to his classmates, but him, he had never fall for any woman, all he do is play with them, the smile on Gregory face had made the cabman wonder who the person on the wallet is but he is so scared to ask because of the scary Jane, he turned to leave, Craig pushed Gregory slightly to show him that he is leaving.

My friend! He doesn't know what he could call him, the cabman heart jump, how can he call him friend when he is not worthy to stand before his feet. I am Gregory and you are?

Mark sir!

How did you...

I decided to look for the car because I realized that it's seems the wallet is very important to you, so I decided to bring it when I find it.

You thief,where are the others? You kept them to yourself. Jane fired at him, Gregory gave her a killer look, so she just stop

You don't know how happy you made me. So where you able to get your cab?

No, it's destroy but I am free because the money you gave me is enough to settle for the cab, so I need do is applied for another hired purchase

That is not important, my assistant will give you for a new one. Saying that, he walked back, Craig made a quick transfer to him, they walked to enter the car, mark was excited he didn't wait this time, he run to the car.

Thank you sir, you don't know how happy you made me, if there is anything you want me to do, I will do it, you can always call me when you are in town, I can come drive you. Gregory looks at Craig.

Maybe you could drive us today, like our tour guide.

No problem sir! Craig throw the keys to him, Jane head run three sixty degree. Are you two for real? How can you trust your life with someone you barely know?

Who said I don't know him? Gregory!

Yes, his name is Mark, what else do you think I need to know about him?

I can't believe this, I will not let a stranger put my life in danger

Then step down.

Boss! Craig called Gregory and Jane sighed badly, but what can she do.

Fine, let's go.

Sir, where do you want me to take you sir? Gregory! That is my name. Mark is overwhelming with his behaviors, he is wealthy but humble. Take us to anywhere but not some fancy place, like a remote place...

Gregory! He look at Jane with anger, she knows that Gregory is not happy with her, so she just let it slight. Craig what did you think? That will be awesome. Shall we.

Sure Sir... Sorry Gregory!

Grace; you are here early? Where is Whitney? Oh! She has gone home since last night, there was a fight out break in the clubhouse.

What? Is she fine? Hope nothing happened to her?

Are you two talking about me? Love, thanks goodness you are here, did you have fun last night?

Yes, at first I was having fun but then fight broke out at the club and I was... She paused she knows that Cathy will freak out if she tell her that she was almost rape.

What happened? Go on and tell me.

Oh please stop, I will go back tonight, I will get card, I need to call George. Better do, he is worried sick about you. She walked away and Cathy turned to Grace.

Cathy; I saw one very handsome man at the clubhouse, he is very handsome and his accent is mind-blowing, I met him when I was looking for Whitney...

What? So you left Whitney to go flirt with a man?

Will you stop acting like she is a baby. She is not a baby, she is...

I know she is twenty two, but you know she is not like you, that go after... She paused she knows what she is about to say is bad and it will hurt Grace feelings, among the three of them, Grace is the flirtatious one in fact, she is just twenty three but had have more than ten boyfriend and she sleep with men for money.

Go on and tell me what you where saying, do you want...

No, I was just worried that George will kill me if he finds out I let something bad happen to his Princess. That anger Grace, she had love George from way back even before they met Whitney, whenever George care for Whitney she hated it, what she didn't know is that George never love her because of her way of life, he had warn Cathy times without number to stay away from Grace but he just can't stop her since he can't do anything about it, he had warn her to keep Whitney from Grace.

Anyways, you said the man is very handsome? Yes, I plan to go back to the clubhouse.

Did he asked you to come back? No, I thought I could meet him. I wish you success but where is this girl? I am sure, she is...

I am here, you girls just can't stop talking about me. Who is talking about you? Have you reached George? No, my phone is down. Okay, I want to get something down the road, let us go. The three walked to the road, Cathy phone ring. Oh! Here, I know is you he want to talk to. Whitney get the phone.

Hello big brother! Grace face turned sour. Hey little cupcake, how are you? I am fine, when are you coming back? I don't know for now, how is that hooligans of a boyfriend of yours? She gulped her saliva. I heard that you went to him? She look at Cathy.

Don't look at me, I didn't say anything. She was still on call, Gregory and his crew was riding along the road, his eyes catch Whitney, he close his eyes in denial

boss, what is it?

Craig can you stop annoying me? Craig chuckled, he look at her, it's really her. Stop the car.

Why? Is there something wrong sir? No, can you please stop the car? He nodded his humbleness make Mark heart glad, he pullover, Gregory didn't wait for anything, he dart towards the girls.

Fine, I know you don't want to talk about him but you should stay away from him because he is a no good boy, tell that naughty sister of yours that I will send you Money.

Hi! Gregory greet them, Grace smile, she remembers him for the previous night. You are the boy from the clubhouse last night.

Oh! Is you for last night, you... You are the girl. She smiled but she noticed his eyes was on Cathy, her face grow sad. Excuse me! Cathy look at him. Can you help me touch the young lady? Hearing that Grace hatred for Whitney increase, Cathy touch Whitney, her eyes wide, she looks at Gregory who is more handsome and smell really nice and Rich

Don't you remember me, Whitney? He said. Greg! Hearing her call him that makes him happy, she have never called him by his full name, when ever she call him that, his heart rejoice, he smiled, he was looking at her but all of a sudden her face change, the angry Jane was walking towards them, Cathy was ready to defend her, she close her eyes in anticipation of the slap but unfortunately the slap was not further coming, Gregory held Jane hand just in time, he look at her and smile

your simplicity and innocent drive me nuts. he talk almost in whisper but Cathy heard, he turned to Jane. What is this?

Let go of my hand. Go back to the car, I will be there shortly. She free her hand from him and walked back to the car in anger, Craig was already out of the car, he walked towards them.

Cathy let's go. She wants to leave with Cathy but Gregory held her hand. What is it?

Not so fast, Your number. She didn't say anything she just get his phone that was stretch in phone of her, she put the number. Come on...

Boss! Gregory give him a killer look, Whitney had look at him when he said that but Gregory doesn't want her to know that he is wealthy, Craig keep a straight face. Are you not going to introduce me to your friend? Grace eyes widen, she knows Gregory is handsome but this man in front of her is more handsome, are they some kind of mini god or alien, her thoughts had wonder.

Ahem! Meet my cousin Craig and Craig meet my friend Whitney. Craig stretch out his hand and they both shake hand, he didn't feel that they just met because he had heard alot about him. Nice to meet you.

Me too. Grace wants to flirt with him but it seems his eyes is fix to Cathy whose hair is neatly tie in ponytail, she wasn't wearing make up but she is cute, in his eyes, she is like a goddess.

Grace just give up, Whitney notice it, she pull Cathy. Meet my lovely best friend Catherine but I call her Cathy. Cathy nodded to him, he wants to take her hand in his but he realized that Cathy's hand was filled with things she carry, he smiled, Gregory notice it, he was also shock, did his cousin just smile at a girl. And Cathy meet my best friend handsome cousin.

Gregory face get clothed with sadness, does it mean he is not handsome, Whitney understand his thoughts but the fact that he had called him best friend made him happy a bit, she looks at him. You are cute too. He smiled, how can she read his thoughts perfectly, Whitney notice that Grace feel left out. Oh! Guys, this is also Grace my friend. The two are not that close because Grace is assuredly Cathy's friend not has.

Nice to meet you. Grace take Craig's hand, she press his hand softly, his palm where soft like that of a girl, he withdrew it, his hand was back in his pocket and he is back to his cold self, Grace is sad, he isn't comfortable with Grace touch.

Can we go now? Come on Whitney let's go, George will kill me if I didn't get his room clean before we leave.

So you know and you are there wasting time?

I got to go. Gregory want to hugged her but she takes a step back, he was sad but what could he do, he knows she is scared because of Jane. Bye!

The three girls left, Gregory and Craig went back to car.

I thought you are not going to come back. You are flirting right in front of me.

Jane, we are in public, Mark please drive. Mark start the engine, Jane didn't keep her mouth shut, she had nagged all through the trip, but not a word from him, immediately they get to the clubhouse, The three get into the elevator in no time they are at the condominium

Gregory, I need an explanation, you are.... Please spare me the details. He dart into his room before she could turn, Craig is out of sight.

Fine, you two should leave me. She go into her room.

Could you imagine that Jane is such a thorn in my flesh? Craig wants to say something but he was calling someone. Who are you calling? He hasn't replied when Whitney pick the call.

Hello! Hearing her voice his heart bubbles; he smiled wide, Craig shakes his head, his cousin had never been this happy for years, he sit and watch him.

Hi! How are you?

I am fine, are you home now? Yes, I am at my condominium. Whoa! Is the place lovely? Yea! It's has three room, one is occupied by me, my cousin and Jane

Is that the name of the girl? Yes...

Is she your wife?

No!

Your girlfriend?

No!

Your fiancee

No! Then who is she to you? My betrothed, he had said that and he regret it.

Okay, I got to go.

To where? She just don't want to continue the conversation, she doesn't want to get involved with anyone with a betrothed, her first boyfriend before John, had left her because of his betrothed. I want to cook. She said and end the call.

Why did she end the call? What where you expecting? You just told her, you have a betrothed and Jane would had hurt her right there if you hadn't stop her.

So?

Boss slash cousin, if you want to be with her then you should break rules for her. Gregory called her on face time.

Why is he calling me in face call? Just maybe he wants to see your lovely face. Will you shut up Cathy? Yes ma, go on and pick so you see his handsome face too. You are naughty, get out of here. I will, tell him, he is cute. She throw the pillow at her and she run out.

Hello, why are you calling me on...

I want to watch you cook. I am not cooking again. That is good...

Craig stand up to leave when he saw that Gregory is talking to Whitney again. the two girls are your friends? Cathy is my bestfriend.

Cathy! Immediately Craig heard her name, some kind of joy Crips in his heart, he doesn't know why, but he just get the urge to hear about her, Gregory notice, so he intends to used it to tease Craig.

So you replace me with her? No, I didn't, she is special to me. Really?

Yes, she is a very good girl, she is very friendly, if you get to know her, you will fall in love with her.

Is she decent?

If you like her, I can talk to her, she... It's seems the plan is not working. No, and the girl Grace? Craig shake his head and left.

Oh; your interest had changed. No, I just want to know if my baby is moving with good girls.

Right, so you said your condominium had three room..

Yes, it also have a kitchen and a living room.

Whoa! So you cook there, those special meal, that you used to bring to school?

Gregory used to bring her food when they were in college, his mom knows Gregory wasn't much of a eater but he always ask for extra, Whitney is not from Rich home, she was able to attend same school with Gregory because she had scholarship, she and her mom barely have enough, so Gregory just get extra pack for her . No, I just ordered, it's mom that could make them.

I missed those days

I missed it too, maybe you could come to the condominium so we can eat together.

She might not like it.

Who? Your betrothed. Saying that he knows she is not comfortable with his betroth. Don't worry about her and my mom knows I eat with you then

Who did you even tell your mom that share your meal with?

What do you think? Your friend?

No!

Your classmates?

No!

Then what did you say?

creamy decent.

Saying that, she laughed, the laughter was loud, he had name her that after he had given her a chocolate that has that name, the way she eat it made him call her after the chocolate, she was still laughing hearty but he didn't find it annoying, she was looking really lovely has she smile, Gregory just keep quiet while watching her, when she stop smiling, she noticed the way Gregory was looking at her.

Why are you looking at me like that? You are cute when you laugh. She facepalm herself. Come on, let me see your face. The way Gregory place his eyes make him look more handsome, Whitney fall her face in fact she face the screen to the floor. Please! I am not going to bit you, please! Let me see your face...

She raised the phone to look at Gregory but her eyes where filled with fear, Jane was right behind Gregory, she didn't wait for Gregory to say a word, she hung on. Good job! Gregory what do you take me for?

I don't know what you talking about. I am right under same roof with you and all you could do is call a girl.

There is nothing going on with I and her. Really? She walked to him, she place her hand on his chest, she kissed him trying to control her anger but Gregory pushed her slightly.

Stop it! Why? We do a whole lot of intimacy together why the sudden change.

I am not in the mood. She try to push on but Gregory stood up, she get angry, she just can't hold her anger. She is the one in this bloody picture. She throw the picture at him. You like her, you were practically begging her to look at you, you want to be the one touching her, the one who made her heart bubbles.

Jane! I hold no explanation of how I live my life to you, in this relationship there is no commitment, you know that... She try to touch him before now, when they fight, they make up when she touch him but this day, is heart had find what he long for.

You are annoying me at this time. He pushed her hand from him, Jane get more frustrated, she slapped him, Craig didn't know the two where arguing he pull the knob only to see Gregory eyes had turn red, he knows the next thing will be bad.

Did you just raise your hand on me? No one had slapped him not even his parents, as crazy as his dad, Jeremy could be he had never dare, he wanted to grab her hand.

Boss! He closed his eyes, Jane sighed and walked out, Gregory open his eyes, he gasped for air, he called Whitney but she didn't pick, he used his other phone but she still didn't respond, he pick his car keys. Where are you going? She is not picking my calls, I want to...

Don't, it's late, you can't possibly be seem alone in this dangerous place.

Fine, I will go to bed, just let me be. Craig nodded, he wasn't much of a talker but when is with Gregory, he could smile, laughed and chitchat for long, but he two was not in the mood.

Hey babe! Where are you going? To my house. Why so? Whitney look at Cathy, she knows that it wasn't Gregory's call that is making her sad, she had received message from John shortly after she end the call with Gregory, he wants to hug Cathy and cry her eyes out on her shoulder but she held herself and run out, Cathy sighed in frustration, In no time she is back to her house, which is just two street away from Cathy's

Hello Baby! Whitney was extremely excited when she saw it was John calling her, although she had received message from John's girlfriend, she picked with all excitement

Whitney! Don't call me baby. Her heart suddenly stop. I am not calling you because I still feel a thing for you but to warn you to stay away from me and my girl, you know I hate it when people threatened me, tell your boyfriend.

Boyfriend? Yes, don't you know your boyfriend? George! You are sleeping with him.

That is not true, he is my brother. Shut up, you slut, when do you have a brother? The last time I checked you are the only one your mom had but it's not my business what you do with your body, just get out and stay off my case. Whitney tears drop.

John! You love me right?

No, go to hell with your love. He end the call why she sulk, the night is way too long for Gregory, he couldn't sleep, he was waiting endlessly for a new Dawn, Jane was in deep thought even though she swim almost through the noon and went clubbing all night her pain knows no limit, before anyone could wake Gregory is gone