The Return of Adam Sanders

CHAPTER EIGHT

"I'm sorry Sir for disturbing the serenity of our establishment, but this poor and tattered-looking man thinks he can waltz in, with an air of arrogance into our restaurant and get away with it. Last I checked Sir, this is a reputable place for only the elites and he sure doesn't look nor dress like an elite to me Sir"

Adam could feel the gaze of the man who he assumed to be the manager appraising him, he stole a glance at the man's face, the manager's expression was like that of someone who had sucked on an unripened lemon, his face was so sour. 

The manager neared him, standing at a mere 5"12, he tried to intimidate Adam, 'If only these people knew who he had become' Adam kept his thoughts to himself, there wasn't any need proving himself to these ones, they were hell-bent on judging this book by its covers. 

"Sir, you know that you cannot afford to buy a cheap meal for yourself, as such, you most definitely cannot afford to even buy a plate of our cheapest meal or even a glass of water. I'd kindly advise that you leave here, take your leave Sir."

"Well I'm not here to buy food nor sit at a table in your establishment, I just came here seeking for my wife" Adam replied, the duo sprang into laughter, laughing unabashedly at him. 

The Manager looked at him, humour less pity shining in his eyes

"Sir, you most definitely must be delusional. I'm certain your wife cannot be in our restaurant, you must have the names mixed up. Please take your leave, or I'll be forced to involve the securities." pointing to the exit, the manager sneered at Adam. 

"I would leave, but please I request of you. Can you check if a Louisa Martins is seated at any of your tables?" he politely asked. 

"Hell no!! I wouldn't be doing such a thing! Disturbing our patron to help a common folk like you. Sir, this is the last I will say of it, please take your leave." the manager said in a mocking tone. Through the corner of his eyes, Adam watched as the receptionist left their presence and headed out. 

Sighing to himself, Adam tried reasoning with the obstinate manager who was hell-bent on not helping him. 

"Sir, if only you could j…"

Adam was interrupted by the forceful tap on his shoulders from behind, he looked behind him to see two two security officers alongside the receptionist 

"Sorry Sir, you have to leave now"

Without awaiting his response, they jacked him up from his belt and began dragging him outside. 

The commotion had garnered the attention of some of the patrons and they all turned to see what the problem was. One by one they began leaving their seats to give their undivided attention to the commotion. 

They all watched in awe as Adam was being dragged away, and took turns mocking and making jest of him. 

Most of the customers had now gathered outside, the security seeing that they had company insulted and belittled Adam the more. 

Adam finally noticed the onlookers, and as his gaze fell upon one of them, he staggered on his feet, his legs wobbled; feeling like jelly, he stumbled backwards as the patrons mocked him. 

Their mockery was drowned in Adam's stunned state, he could hardly believe his eyes. As he intently looked at her in shock, she lowered her gaze for a split second and looked right back at him, daring him. 

"Loui…" he whispered beneath his breath. No it couldn't be, couldn't possibly be her, his eyes travelled the length of her and once again he tripped over his legs at her rounded and protruding belly that stared right back at him. 

"No, it can't be. All those rumours…" he soliloquised 

"Louisa??" he called out more audibly this time. He had to give it to her, she had gone pale; her skin white as a sheet, trying to avoid his gaze. 

Everyone looked at the direction he faced, and began wondering how a classy and beautiful woman knew such a man. 

Adam clenched his fist tightly, and he could feel his fingers bruising his flesh, but thought nothing of it. He was livid as well as disappointed

"You're pregnant? With another man's child!?" Louisa lifted her chin into the air, she didn't deem him fit to respond to him. 

Another voice cut Adam's next questioning short

"What's happening here? Louisa baby, what's the problem?" a gentleman appeared from within the crowd, placing his arms around her waist. 

Blood surged and rushed to Adam's face, his veins began to protrude. He could feel his heart shattering within as he observed them both. 

"Of all the men in the world Louisa, you could have replaced me with any other man in this world. You ended up with this bastard?! Did it have to be him, Louisa!?" he bellowed in agonising pain

William snickered to himself, as he drew Louisa closer to him. 

"You got a problem with that? What right do you think you have to tell her who she's to choose? I have the money, fame and luxuries that you cannot have in a lifetime, and you dare tell MY WIFE who to end up with?" William angrily threw Adam's word back at him. 

Adam ignored Williams, as he stared at Louisa with his bloodshot eyes

"Fucking answer me Louisa! After all the promises, and assurances. I loved you Louisa and I was going to give you the best life. In fact things have finally…"

"Empty and worthless promises! That's what they all were. You accuse and blame for getting together with Williams? What do you have to offer me aside from empty promises!? Williams here has made my life easier and beautiful since he came in. At the snap of his fingers he can give me all the luxurious things I need, that you Adam cannot afford!" a charging Louisa replied, she wouldn't have Adam make a fool out of her in the presence of all these people. 

Louisa held on to Williams' hand as she glared at Adam "I do not want to spend my entire life suffering and begging for crumbs because I made the gravest mistake of being married to you" she bellowed back at him, Williams placed a kiss on her cheeks to calm her and show his support. 

Releasing their joined hands, Williams went up to Adam, and with a smug expression on his face told him loudly

"I got the girl, deal with it. She and I got together two months after I sent you into prison. Isn't that such a fairytale" 

In suppressed anger, Adam flared up and landed a slap onto an astonished Williams face, causing him to lose his footing. 

Louisa hurriedly rushed to William's side, throwing daggers at Adam as she did, she was startled by what happened. Adam had never been a violent person. 

"Are you mad or something Adam, do you want to go back to prison you god forsaken man!?" she lashed out at him.