Their night had already come to an end as Jessica couldn’t stand the evening any longer.Everything felt so tacky to her, the restaurant, the car and even the water she drank there.She couldn’t believe all that Vincent told her at dinner.All the air in her lungs suddenly stopped flowing as she immediately started coughing.“What’s wrong” Vincent immediately stood up and ran to her side of the table to offer her some water which she refused.“I’m fine”“Just take me home” She said as she got up from her chair and hurriedly walked out of the restaurant, leaving him alone at the table.Vincent ran out to the parking lot, trailing behind Jessica.“Are yo….Vincent I’m fine”“I don’t feel too good, please just take him home”“If you say so then”Before Vincent could open the door for her to enter the car, she quickly helped herself to it.Vincent retreated and went to the other side of the car, getting in as he drove off.Their drive was a very quiet one as they both had nothing to say to
He stared at the ceiling of his room as he lay on his bed, using both his hands to support his head facing forward, his phone still in his hands.He was in that exact position before he dozed off right after the heart wrenching call he had just received.Laced with immense lack of zeal and an absence of motivation to leave the house that very day, Vincent reluctantly pulled himself out of bed knowing fully well that his schedule had already been fixed.He got up to change his clothes.That was the day he sat aside specifically to review the activities of his consortium.He was going to check out various branches of his consortium and inspect their activities himself.He had people already doing that for him, giving him reports and new developments concerning the various branches, but once in a while he wanted to see things for himself.He walked sluggishly into his closet, picked out a black suit with a pair of shoes that matched perfectly and called Samuel to get one of the best cars
The main hall of the cruise ship was a very huge opening, probably the largest on the ship.The grand polished space, adorned with marble floors of shiny surfaces and majestic lighting which created a sense of grandeur.Surrounded by a plush carpet drawn right from the centre of the hall where a magnificent staircase leads to the centre of the hall.Complemented by artworks of luxury aesthetics, the omnibus windows of the hall gave out beautiful views of the sea.It had comfortable sitting areas that contained plush couches and fashionable chairs.Everyone had their head hung in the air the instant they left their cabins and stepped into the insanely tall room that evening.Their minds, full of both wonder and amusement as they walked in while looking around.Some people took their seats while others moved around, socialising.There was plenty to eat and drink with towers of food on all tables and waiters walking around and serving drinks to the guests.The large echoey hall was fille
Vincent replied to her with a straight face, with both hands behind his back. Seeing this, Jessica realised that he still hasn't gotten over the way she acted the other day.“What’s wrong? Are you mad at me?” She asked, pretending not to know what she did.“No Jessica, why would I be mad at you?” He replied, maintaining the look on his straight face.“Come on Vin, it’s not like that”“You see….Something came up and I was in a very bad mood that day”“I didn’t mean all that, you know I still love y….Enough! Vincent interrupted her before she could end her sentence.“Look Vincent” She said as she slowly took his arm and looked straight into his eyes.“Do you mind if we talk about this over a drink….or two?”“I do not wish to drink with…..We both owe each other explanations” Her convincing voice left him no other choice but to agree.He wanted to know what stupid excuse she had already cooked up to serve him.She led him to the lounge and walked over to the bartender to get drinks for
Vincent spent the last few days of their vacation on the cruise ship in guilt.He had pleaded with Jessica over and over again never to let Jane know what had transpired between them and she reluctantly agreed.Vincent wanted to explain it to Jane himself, but the fear of losing her to a slight misunderstanding prohibited him. Surprisingly, she never spoke to Jane and she also never bothered Vincent again.But he couldn’t help but feel guilty whenever Jane was around him.And each time he came across Jessica, all the blood in his body dried up as he began to boil with so much anger and clench his fists tightly.He regretted ever meeting her at the party that day.He regretted ever inviting her on this cruise ship vacation.She was crazy, deranged and out of her mind.How could he have been so stupid?Was he so blind that he couldn’t read between the lines the entire time?How was he compelled to even sit down and have a drink with the enemy?Vincent couldn't stop asking himself these
“Tell her I’ll be down soon”Miss. Marie turned back to to show that she heard his request ”Yes Sir”Vincent quickly went to freshen up and put on good clothes.He came downstairs eager to meet Jane.He walked into the sitting area to meet a female figure that backed him, staring at one of the portraits on the wall and running her fingers through an animal sculpture that stood in the hall.“You didn’t tell me you were coming over,” Vincent said with a smile as he slowly walked over to where she stood.“Wasn’t necessary” Vincent’s eyes widened in shock as he immediately recognized this familiar voice that spoke back.“What are you doing here?” Vincent asked impatiently as he slowly started to get furious.“What are you doing in my house!”Jessica calmly turned back to look at a raging Vincent.“Calm down,” She replied in a soft voice.Her words made him even more angry.She had so much guts to even show up at his place with not a single hint of shame on her face.“Relax, I come with b
Vincent was completely confused, he had no idea how to handle the situation.He started pacing back and forth in the room, scratching the back of his head.The deed had already been done and there was no use putting blames on anyone.Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.Vincent froze, having an idea of who he thought it might be.“Oh no, wrong timing!”Seeing the look on Vincent’s face, Jessica immediately realised who was at the door.“Won’t you get the door?”Having to watch Vincent express shock and disbelief for a while now, Jessica rolled her eyes in disdain.She stood up to open the door and immediately replaced the look on her face with a smile when she saw who she was expecting.“Jane…” Jessica squealed in a high pitched voice as she attempted to hug Jane who reluctantly returned her hug in confusion.“What is she doing here?” Jane questioned herself as she slowly trailed b
Vincent spent the rest of the evening wallowing in misery.He was in a very bad mood and he felt so terrible.He tried calling Jane’s phone number multiple times, but her phone was switched off.He decided to go to her house and talk to her the next day.The next day, very early in the morning Vincent set off for Ms. Anna’’s residence.He turned down Samuel’s offer of driving him, instead he drove himself.The minute he arrived, he didn’t bother driving into the building.He alighted the car and hurriedly walked in.He knocked on the main entrance for a while until it was answered by Ms. Anna who welcomed him in with a void expression on her face Unlike the way she usually did in the past, ushering him in with a smile.Noticing this, Vincent realised that Jane must’ve already told her mother what transpired the previous day.She asked him to sit, which he did while she went to get him