After putting on her makeup again, she left the restroom. She didn't know Henry's room number, so she walked past all the rooms, until she got to room 210. She heaved a sigh, and put on a smile, then, walked in."Where the hell did you go?" Charles thundered, puffing his cigarette, as he sat on the chair, with his right leg on the table. She knew his temper, and so, she was not scared of him."I went to get something downstairs, and I'm sorry I took so long," she said.Though she did not give him a direct response, she hoped that he doesn't ask any further questions.Charles being the kind of person he was, did not let her off the hook."Where. Did. You. Go?" This time, he sounded like he would kill her, if she did not give him a reasonable answer.She gulped, afraid that he might hurt her, with the way he was glaring at her."I went downstairs, alright? I was just caught up with something, trying to settle an issue. I'm sorry I took longer than expected, it won't happen again," sh
When Jayden saw the call, he wondered what she was looking for. She could have just called Alex, right?"Why don't you answer it?" Alex said, as he noticed that he was not taking the phone, he only stared at the caller."It's Andrea," he said, and concentrated on the work he was handling.Alex sensed that it was important, as she would have called him up to deliver whatever message it was.He urged Jayden to answer the phone, and at least, hear what she had to say.He reluctantly took the phone from the table, and swiped right, then went straight to the point.He had to admit that he missed his vest friend, and cousin, but this was business affairs, and she needed to clear herself.Her request made his brows crease. Why would she suggest that? Thinking about it, he found it reasonable enough.She deserved to be celebrated, for winning the deal in a first attempt.He remained silent, and after thinking about it, he decided to agree with her, right after he asked for Carina's permission
Carina hated Nathan, at that moment, for interrupting their discussion. Sonia was about to tell her something important, and Nathan just had to come at that same time!After what happened earlier, she was in no mood to talk to Nathan, or even set her eyes on them—Nathan and Mabelle.Luckily, Mabelle was in Tory's office, probably gossiping, she didn't know. She cared less, as long as she doesn't see her face.She turned and looked at him, her eyes communicating how angry she was, and that she was not ready to talk to him. She averted her gaze away from him, and faced Sonia, without answering him.Sonia, who didn't know why Carina was acting that way, sat there looking dumbfounded. She had never seen Carina so angry, neither had she witnessed how quick her mood changed, when she saw Nathan.She looked at Nathan, and then, to Carina. She wondered what Nathan had done to Carina that made her so angry at him. She gave Nathan a questioning look, but he didn't mind her, he diverted his look
Alex and Sonia went to meet Carina, to tell her about Nathan. It was not a good thing that they were friends, and they hid things from her. Besides, it was for her own good.Nathan did not deserve Carina at all, and as her friend, they ought to let her know, to avoid her getting hurt in the future.Sonia had agreed to go with Alex to talk to Carina. As they got to the floor, they met the duo together. It seemed like they had a fight, and Nathan was obviously hurting Carina.With how Carina's face twisted in pain, as the grip on her arm tightened, Alex stepped in, and asked him to let her go.They had not seen when the two of them came in, and once Nathan heard his voice, his grip loosened, but he didn't let her go.He looked at Alex and Sonia over his shoulder, and scoffed."Seems like your body guards have come to save you," he muttered, and only Carina heard him.Seeing that he had loosened his grip on her, she yanked her hand away from him, caressing the area he had grabbed her.S
"Sonia, calm down. Please, be calm," Alex said, trying to coax Sonia.As soon as they left Carina's office, Sonia was feeling infuriated. She was trying hard not to burst out in anger, but she had had it up to her neck."Calm down? Why should I? We are only trying to help her, and that's how she could thank us? By insulting us? That's unfair!" She ranted, folding her arms over her breast.Though Alex didn't expect Carina to accept it easily, he also didn't think she would lash out on them like that."I know, but you need to calm down, please. She is just blindly led. She is blind in love. I know her words were mean, try to understand. Let her be, okay? I just hope she doesn't realize it when it is already too late," Alex said, calmly.Sonia sighed, she understood what Alex was trying to say. Carina was only blinded by love. She was too blinded that she did not see Nathan's true colors unfolding."I understand, love. I'm just too upset that she said those things to us. Didn't she see h
After the call, Carina prepared herself for the dinner night. She took out a maroon evening gown that Fiona had bought for her some time ago.Looking at the gown, she suddenly felt a sense of guilt for saying those harsh words to her.However, she let go of the thoughts, and began to dress up.She was not the makeup girl, so the little makeup she did was to put a lipgloss, and use an eyeliner.She brushed her hair, and let it fall on her shoulder, cascading over the dress she wore.She looked simple, but beautiful as well. If it weren't for Andrea's invitation, or if her boss was not attending, she would have came up with an excuse, not to attend.Her mood was already foul, and it was because of her sister, Sonia, and Alex. She was not ready to see Alex, but she had to endure it.She picked up a silver handbag, and hung it on her shoulder. The long sleeved maroon dress had a slit up to her knee, and had a few crystalized beads adorned around the neck.Jayden had arrived home earlier
Alex and Andrea stared at each other, aware that Jayden was angry. They needed to calm him down, before his anger engulf the whole place, sending cold shivers on everyone's body."Hey, man. Chill, okay?" Alex said, putting a hand, slowly on his shoulder.Jayden realized that his anger was evident in his eyes, so he blinked a couple of times, and nodded slightly."I…" he hesitated, "I'm sorry, Andrea."He agreed within himself, that he had jumped into conclusion, or maybe he acted that way because Andrea had kept the secret of being his cousin, away from him.Whichever it was, he still wasn't right to rush in conclusion.The only thing Andrea wanted was to settle everything with Jayden, so they could be like they were, before.Alex, too. He just wanted everything to be right between the two cousins. Overall, what they both wanted was for Jayden to find love, again."It's okay. I understand why you acted that way, I would do same. I am sorry, too, for not telling you the truth. Don't b
Jayden stood there, unmoved. Hearing her call Nathan's name made his heart ache. He somehow wished it was his name she called.Knowing what Nathan did to the company, and hearing Carina mention his name, he was infuriated. He looked down on the drunk lady in his arms, and felt like leaving her there, but he couldn't. If not for anything else, but for the sake of Andrea, who invited her."Is something wrong?" Alex stepped out of the car, and asked. Jayden did not reply, he carefully put the woman inside, then entered the car, and closed the door."Are you taking her home or to the mansion?" Alex asked, trying to tease Jayden."Are you crazy? Take her home!" He said, and threw his head backwards.The ride was smooth, Alex was quietly focusing on the road.Jayden casted a look on Carina, whose head was tilted to the left, facing him.She looked peaceful, and calm. Like an earthly Angel."Go call her sister to take her in, or you might as well do that," he said, and Alex strode towards