Chapter 43: Chapter 43

Idiot! Wake up. Gregory hit him, he pulled the quilt from his top, he is acting sleepy.

Will you stop with the drama? I told you not to go to her.

I know, she pretend that she is having an attack, so I have no choice than to go to her.

Craig, can you stop this? Tony will get mad if he finds out it's you.

I know but for now, let me be, she is having difficulty over there and I intend taking Whitney with me to her

No, leave my Whitney out of this.

But she is longing to see her too.

I know but I am keeping her busy for now.

I got this from her room, she was writing on it when I hide in there.

Gregory read it.

Whitney, I missed you so much, sometimes I cry to bed and you are not here to cuddle me, you know that I can't live without you but you still didn't visit me.

I want to call you but Tony will hear what we talked about, I don't have my privacy, he is coming too strong for me, he would had have his way with me if not for Eve.

I don't know what I would had told George for making me lost my pride, Tony is getting too irritating sometimes, he doesn't want me to mixed up with others, he knows my friends are important to me but he still deprived me

I have a new friend now, his name is savior, he is the one that help me, when I have an attack, I don't really know what is wrong with me anymore

I feel sometimes that I am going to drop dead and every breath is my last.

Savior is...

It's you she wants to talk about.

Yes, so will you allow Whitney go to her?

Fine, I will but not tomorrow.

It's okay with me.

Craig after this time, disconnect the tracker.

No, I will not do that, go to your room.

Craig!

Fine, stay but don't tell me not to go to her or disconnect the tracker

Gregory gasped for air, he walk towards the door.

Are you leaving?

You asked me to go because you know I will always talk about her. Craig cover himself, Gregory walk out.

Gregory is looking at Whitney who is eating at the dinning with a t-shirt that is not looking feminine.

Hey, are you going to wear that to work? No, I just want to be in is hand.

Whose hand?

my new friend, he is calm, cute and intelligent.

Is he calmer than me? Gregory asked her.

Oh please, are you calm? Fine, you are a bit but you are troublesome and I want him for cathy.

Gregory eyes bulge out, Tony is coming down, hearing her words, this woman is making him hate her more.

Don't look at me, I am not Cathy. She yelled at him, when he left, Whitney stand to leave.

Who... Gregory want to ask her.

Don't asked me and don't worry, go to work, I have someone to pick me.

What?

You see why I said you are troublesome.

She left him behind, Craig and Gregory are going to the office, his phone ring.

Boss, your mom is calling.

Why is she calling? Please, let her let me be, I don't want anyone to disturb me this morning.

Okay, hello mom

Why are you the one picking his calls? So he doesn't want to talk to me.

Mom, can you go slow? Craig voice is cool. You didn't asked about my well being and for the record he is not here, he is in a meeting right now.

Fine, how are you?

I am fine, what about you?

I am fine as well, if he likes, he should remain in his meeting forever, the thing is, I am sending Eve to you two, she is having parents day, so she need someone to act her drama

But we are not her parents.

Shut up, I and your dad Jeremy is going on a political movement so I can't go with her.

But...

Shut up, you should go with her and don't let her cry.

Craig wants to say something but the phone went off.

Hey boss, you should go get married, mom want to turn you to parents.

I will not go with her.

Then be ready to receive her tears.

The day was really busy for the four of them that they didn't remember their difference.

When it comes to work, this four cousins can be the best of friends, after all the company is the source of their fund.

Whitney get to work, she didn't see Brett, she look at Mrs Mabel.

Where is Brett? Penny one of the lawyers in Philip walk in.

We should asked you since you are the one drooling over him.

Whitney felt embarrass, penny has been working with Barrister Philip for years, when Brett return to the country, she has love him right for the first day but Brett is not interested in her or any other woman in the chamber

But immediately Brett set eyes on Whitney, he chat with her, he takes her out, he even gave her, his spare shirt.

Barrister Philip enter the reception.

Good morning sir! Whitney and the other two greeted him.

Morning! He turned to leave

Sir, where is Brett? Whitney asked.

He is indisposed so he will not be coming...

Dad! I am here. Brett voice comes from behind, Whitney rush to him.

Are you fine? Your dad just said you are sick.

Brett smile, Mrs Mabel and Penny stare in amaze he doesn't smile.

I am fine.

Why are you here son?

Dad, I have to go to the court and then I want to meet one of my clients, so I am here to take Whitney.

Barrister Philip look at him.

I am afraid you can't go with Whitney, she have works to do here at the office, so you should go with Penny.

No, I want to go with Whitney today, come on Whitney.

Brett, I want to talk to you in my office. Barrister Philip said and work towards his office.

I will be back just wait for me in my office. Whitney nodded, penny walk away in anger.

Dad, what is it?

I don't want you getting too close to that girl, she is a flirt.

No, she is not, she is doing those act out of innocent.

You are defending her.

I am not, the truth is she is not a bad girl, she is simple, easy going and caring too.

Brett!

Barrister Philip called.

What is it?

You should stay away from her, I don't want you falling in love with her or are you in love with her.

Dad, stop it, I don't love her, I just feel comfortable with her.

That is it, that is where love start.

Noted, can I go now? Barrister Philip nod, he left.

God! I don't know why my son to keep liking what those two devil like

Whitney, let's go.

I don't think your dad want me to go with you.

Just left him be, come on.

When they enter the car.

So we are going to meet a client? He look at Whitney and shake his head. So where are we going?

Sorry, I want to go with you and I know this is the only way I could get you out here, sorry...

It's okay, but my wears doesn't suit a date, that is if I should used the word date.

Don't worry, I will take you to my house, I will get you wears.

Hell no, do you want to turn me to a man?

Don't worry, it's a female wear, they belong to my sister but since she is no more, I can lean you one.

As they walked into the mansion, her mouth drop open, is like the people in Gregory's world are addicted to mansion

Are you guys addicted to Mansion? She asked Brett, he laughed.

Do people eat in here? this is enough to make you satisfied

Silly girl, come on in, if you don't eat you definitely fall sick and living in here doesn't mean you are completely happy, there are also bad memories, come on, let me get you what to wear.

He left Whitney, she is staring at the portrait on the wall, one catch her attention, she is still ogling, when Brett return.

Hey, you are looking at my portrait?

Yes, they are cute, so you are a basket baller when you were in school? Yes, but not anymore.

Okay, and this face it looks familiar but I don't know where I have seem him.

Oh, this, we attend same school. So he is your friend?

No, we are not friends, he is no one friend

He is not your friend why do you have him on your portrait and it's even hang?

Oh! He is like a terminal disease, he is there In the blood you can't get rid of it, he is a sinful demon, he is handsome, their family is full of cute male but he is the cutest among the male and the one that is without friend, he is in your system, you can't get rid of it, he doesn't joke with anyone, he is every girl dream boy but no girl reality, a complete Playboy

Whitney laughed.

He is really cute.

Yeah! You should dress let's...

He didn't finish his words, Whitney is already on the wears, when he is talking, she used it as an opportunity to wear it.

How did you do it? My friend Cathy thought me, back then in University, if someone is our room because our room mate always come with boys, so why she engage them in a discussion, she does her thing.

Brett smile.

She must be ingenious? Of cause, she graduated with the best graduating student of our time.

Whoa! Shall we.

Sure!

As they about to leave, his nanny Emily appears

Son, you brought a girl? Yes nanny Emily, Whitney meet my nanny Emily and nanny Emily my friend Whitney

Good day ma.

How are you? Nanny Emily asked.

I am fine ma.

Nanny Emily, we see later.

Wait son, why don't your friend eat before leaving?

Not today nanny Emily, maybe next time.

Is she coming back? She is cute, you two look good together. Whitney eyes bulge out.

Come on, Let's leave. Brett look at his nanny Emily and left with Whitney.

Sorry about that, maybe she thinks I am your boyfriend.

It's okay, it's common with people when they are aging.

They drive to Chinese restaurant.

You like this eatery.

Yes, I like their food, when I am not eating home, I always come here to eat, get me Mapo Tofu/Tofu with Chili and Sichuan Peppers

Ma! Please your order.

She looks at the menu.

Please I can't pronounce, eight is fine for me.

Let me see if I could pronounce it. Brett said, she dragged the menu

I will pronounce it myself, Sichuan Pork. The waiter bar and left. I don't want you saying; look at this girl that call herself lawyer, yet can not pronounce.

Brett laughed loud.

You are naughty. The waiter return with their order, bow and left

Hm! You like that? Yes, I like it because the dish is spicy, numbing, hot, aromatic and tender, and best served with a bowl of steamed rice, you might like it if you try .

Okay, Whitney get one spoon, she taste and smile, in a second she have pushed her order and feast on Brett, he look at her.

You are not eating? You are eating mind, what will I eat?

Whitney close her face in shyness.

It's okay, I will just eat yours. He eat Whitney order.

Sorry!

It's fine, don't beat yourself hard, I was the one who want you to taste it.

Long silent go, Whitney stare at him as he eat.

You are handsome. She said.

But not like him?

Who?

The boy in the portrait. His answer made Whitney wonder, this thing called jealous is really a terminal disease, it's there, it doesn't wash away, he is handsome but still felt insecure over someone else.

What is the name of the boy in the portrait? Whitney asked.

He is... His phone ring, one of his client is in trouble,so his attention is needed

I am afraid, we have to leave, shall we?

Sure, sorry once more for your meal.

It's fine and thanks for keeping me company.

It's nothing.

At the dinning the next morning, they were eating when Eve walked in.

Hey, why are you here? Gregory asked her. Are you not supposed to be at school? Craig asked

Oh please! Which will I answer, what is wrong with you two? Gregory and Craig look at each other.

Did you just... Gregory want to scold her.

Stop it! Craig said. Boss lady, why are you here? Brian asked.

I am having a drama at school.

So you want to be an actress? Whitney asked

No, I am having parents day party at school and my teacher pick me for school drama, which mom and dad is supposed to act as I tell the story but mom and dad travel, so it's a good thing they did

Which means you don't want to participate? Whitney asked her.

Of cause, I will, that is why I am here, I came to get names for my drama, I don't want the both of them, they are too old, I will be the only one with old parents.

Whitney laughed.

So I am picking from you guys, brother...

No, I am not involved in it. Gregory reply her.

Who wants to pick you? I don't want aunty Jane close to anything I do, so since you are link to her, you are not going to come. Gregory breath out, she looks at Brian.

I don't know what I will used you for, you can't act and I don't want to fail and you. Referring to Craig, who is serious.

When are you going to have a girlfriend? You are way too serious, you will scare girls away. Craig smile. Fine now, you would had made a perfect match for me but still useless like uncle Brian.

The three men could not get mad at her, she is their angel, she looks at Whitney and smile, Tony walked in, he touch her head

Eve dear, what are you doing here? Tony asked.

Sit uncle, I have school drama. She replied him. Aunty beauty, you will be my mom, you and brother can do it right

Sorry, dear!

You don't want to help me too? Not that, I don't know how to act, when it comes to acting I have zero knowledge about that but I think your aunty Nice is good at that.

Yes! I never thought of her, I know she will not say no to me.

Eve, she is busy. Tony said.

Uncle relax, you are not her, let me get it from her. Eve call Cathy! Hello aunty nice.

Baby, how are you?

I am fine, I missed you

Missed you too.

Aunty beauty told me you can act.

Yes, why? Do you want to be an actress?

No, I have school party, it's called parents day party, so I have a drama that my parents is supposed to participate but they are not available, so I need some one to do it.

Okay, so when is the day?

It's a day after tomorrow, at my school and the title of the drama is Romeo and Juliet.

Alright, I will be there, anything for you.

You really are sweet and nice, uncle will come pick you, bye.

Bye.

The call end

I have got my name's now, uncle Tony you and aunty nice will act my drama, uncle Brian, you should come watch.

Eve, I can't, I will be traveling. Okay, what about you uncle Craig.

I will watch online, kind of busy. She sighed, I am sorry, I will make it up to you.

He stand and left, Brian also left with him.

Brother, you should be there, if not I will never talk to you again. She tells Gregory, he nodded, she picked her bag.

Aunty beauty, please come too.

But...

I will also get mad at you, if you don't. She peck Tony and off she goes, Tony get his phone.

Hello!

Beans pie, why did you tell Eve that you will act her drama?

Whitney eyes bulge out, Tony is the devil himself not his disciples.

Oh that, she needed it and I can do it. You are busy at work. I know but I can find little time, to do it.

You will call her and tell her that you will not attend. Gregory clenched his fist.

Please, Tony, I beg...

No, you are not going. She sighed, he end the line, Whitney look at him.

How did I get so stupid not to see this side of you? Whitney said, she pick her bag and left.

Tony, I don't care how you do it, if you want to keep Cathy in your closet, fine by me but make sure my Eve doesn't cry.

He walk out on him, Tony is not move, he is hard, once he say something, he will never go back on his words.

Cathy is crying, Barrister Dickson, walk in on her.

Hey why are you crying? I want to go to a friend's school party but I will not be able to.

Gregory is boiling when he get to the office.

Boss, it's too early to be raining fire.

If Tony get on my nerves, I will bite him so hard.

What did he do?

Can you imagine he is telling Cathy not to show up and she is even pleading with him but he refused.

What? Is Cathy alright? He connect the tracker, Barrister Dickson is still with her

Who is stopping you? It's a working day and I will not be able to go.

When is it? It's a day after tomorrow. Fine, you can but finish your work fast. Thank you sir, I really appreciate

It's okay, you have been a helping hand here, you should wipe your face and apply powder, you look ugly when you cry and you shouldn't spoil your beauty.

Thanks sir. She smiled.

Have breakfast already? She shake her head. Then you should have one with me.

That was the first time, he is been nice to her.

Let me get my stuff. I will wait outside for you.

How dare him? He pick his phone to call her, Gregory grab it.

Are you normal? You want to cage her like Tony?

No but why will she agree to go on a date with him.

Is not a date, it's just breakfast.

Which boss, will asked for breakfast with his staff?

Craig, let her be, she is not a prisoner.

Fine, I know.

Whitney is busy at the office, she don't missed Cathy that much anymore, at work she chat with Brett when she closed she could talk to her new friend Reliance, Cathy is busy at work as well.