Chapter Four.

"You always do this, May. Do you also believe your mom to be Maniac?" Clara's voice was beginning to crack. She didn't expect May not to believe her. She needed just one person to stand by her,  knowing fully well herself was a handful. 

"No mom. Don't do that. It's just that— I know Declan well enough and I can't imagine him as someone that will hit a lady....let alone my mother." 

May was disappointed at her mom but she didn't want to go too far and  make her feel worse. 

"So you believe his words over mine? You shouldn't  be rude to your mother but that's alright" Clara sniffed, to clearly prove that she wasn't okay"

"The point here isn't who I believe over the other. I just want you to stay out of trouble. To be honest you've been doing too much lately and it's not good for either you or I. The company is—"

"I've been doing too much, you say? Everything I did, I did it for your ungrateful ass. So don't dare castigate me like the rest!"

"My bad. Wrong choice of words, sorry. I know You've looked out for me so well for the past few days and I appreciate you. Trust me mom, I don't  take it for granted. But you need to put yourself first sometimes. I will be fine, mommy. Trust me. Huh?"

Clara rolled her eyes trying to keep the smile forming in her eyes away.

"Whatever. Do your thing then."

"Mom...." May's smile was evident in her voice and Clara couldn't help but let hers flash. 

"I have an appointment with Mr. Will in two hours and I need you to come with me"

"You mean Nathan Will?" May was surprised her mom knew Nathan in person. He was the son of the CEO of Lucien groups, one of the most influential companies in the state and the very pain in May's ass. 

Nathan and May had their story but the bottom line is that Nathan seemed to have a fold wish for May's comapy. Ever since she rejected his lustful advances towards her, his leg has pressed hard against her neck. May doesn't like him and he'snot ready to let her be.

They hadn't seen each other since Nathan pulled the last taunt on her company, risking everything she has worked hard for. She was not ready to meet with him yet, uncertain about what the confrontation will be like. But thinking about it, she wasn't going to bail out on the invitation either. Aside from the fact that she didn't want her mom to stress over her not going, She deserves a clarification,and help with her situation. And Nathan, an explanation and fixing to do. 

"Alright mom, send me the address. I will see you soon."

***

Declan drove with the men in suits to a five star lounge at the heart of the city. 

He stepped into the lounge and Mandy was just there at the left corner of the room. Her back was turned to the entrance so she didn't see him yet. She wore a Long black dress with a v cut at the back that revealed her back skin down to the waist line. Her shiny golden brown hair was neatly stretched and fell at her back. It bounced when she turned to see Declan approach her. 

"Declan...." Her soft voice cooed. 

Declan couldn't help but smile at her elegance. His eyes lingered on her curves and how sexy she looked in that dress. His eyes met her face flashing her full dentition in a broad smile. 

"It's been a while, Mandy." 

"Pleased to have you back." They hugged and exchanged pecks on the chin. 

"My grandpa is in the room upstairs, C'mon." She took his hand and led him up. 

The pair went up to Grandpa Asher's room and Declan's displeasure was evident, giving the old man's condition. He had become worse since the last time he saw him. 

"How did it get to this point?"

"I really don't know. It just happened, and I thought he was getting better"

"Any new diagnosis?" Declan picked up a paper from a side table to take a look. 

"Don't touch anything." A voice emerged from behind, cutting him short. Declan turned to see a man, obviously a doctor because of the coat he had on. 

Declan  cocked his head at Mandy waiting for an introduction.

"Oh... sorry I didn't tell you I had company. This is Dr. Leo. He's been treating my grandpa for a while now. 

She turned to Leo. "And this is Declan, a close friend of mine who is quite knowledgeable on the field"

"Pleased to meet you, Leo" Declan stretched his hand and Leo eyed it before taking it in a hand shake. The atmosphere became a bit tense and Mandy quickly interjected. "Sorry for bringing you both here at once. I just need one or both of you to find out what is really wrong with him" One could sense the desperation in her voice. She really wanted her grandpa to live. 

Leo didn't like the fact that she invited another practitioner to look at his patient. "From which med school?" He took the paper from Declan.

"None" 

Leo scoffed, "How do you mean None?" 

Declan cocked his head at him and he retrieved "I mean, I'm just curious. I trained at Bull medicals, and graduated a few years ago. I beg to mention that I was the best graduating student and no other BGS after me  has beat my CGPA. 

"Good for you" Declan had picked out the arrogance at the edge of his tone and wasn't interested in his details. 

"Since no med school, Who was your master then?"

"I had no master. I trained on my own"

Declan replied flatly. He wasn't ready to reveal any details about himself to just anyone. His teacher was very famous  and he would have Leo's jaw drop if he mentioned his name. But he wasn't interested in show offs and needed to stay as low as possible.  

"Ain't no way you trained all by yourself. Not possible "

"So you thought till you met me" Declan collected the paper back from Leo and walked away to the other side of the room. A clear sign he was done with the conversation.