CARLA
I walked into the store and got all the groceries I needed. I didn't miss the look in the eyes of those people who keep staring at me. I may look like a bitch but I don't care what people think since it's my lifestyle.
Men crave to be with me because I have a very blessed face coupled with a nice body shape to go with it. Who wouldn't want to be with a girl like me?.
I'm Carla Gates. I'm an orphan with no notable family member except for my best friend Joyce who lives with me in my apartment. Unlike me, Joyce has a good-paying job and she's also very humble. Yet she never judges or criticizes me as other people do.
I went back to my apartment. I have a meeting with one of my clients today and then I have to go to the club later on. My job is what people call me, a
whore, a slut call it whatever you want I don't care. I've been doing this for years now and I'm not about to stop anytime soon. This is what I have been doing for a living for a long time and I am not about to stop anytime soon.
I dressed up and set out to meet with my client at the hotel. I am very careful dealing with my clients as I don't want a long time commitment for now.
I've had some cases where some even want me to be theirs alone. But I feel like they want to control my life so I had to stop talking to them.
I can't have any man tell me what to do with my life. Relationships suck. I don't think I ever wanna try that.
I got to the hotel and went straight to the room where we're supposed to meet. I didn't take long there. I did my business and walked out of there. He pays well and that's what I like about him.
I walked down the road searching for a cab since I couldn't find one yet. I waited on one side of the road when I noticed a nice car at the far end of the road. That's a Porsche and it's the latest model. Whoever owns this must be rich.
I'll go check if it's a man or not. Although the car seems strangely parked, I wonder why. Maybe I should just stay away from trouble and go to my home.
Nah. What could happen?.
I walked straight to the car and knocked on the glass. I tried to look inside but couldn't see much, though I saw someone. I knocked on the glass for a long and didn't get a reply. Fucking idiot. I'll just leave.
The door creaked open when I turned to leave. That's when I turned back and saw a shocking sight.
"Oh my God! Mr are you okay?." I asked trying to check on the driver who's gasping for breath.
Is this like an asthmatic attack or what? Why am I still here anyway?. I made him lay on the chair and tried my best to revive him. I quickly did a
g****e search on my phone about first aid and I followed the result.
I wonder why he's gasping for breath because it doesn't look like an asthmatic attack. Whatever it is, he's finally gaining his breath back. Which means I can leave.
I finally had enough time to look at his curly dark hair and green eyes. He looks so handsome and wealthy. He's not supposed to die on the road.
"Mr... Are you okay now? Should I call an ambulance for you?." I asked him.
Why am I even asking him stupid questions when I'm supposed to just call an ambulance to come to help him. I don't have all day to spend here and what if something else happens when I leave.
He finally managed to look at me he's staring at me and that seems a bit awkward for me. His eyes are kinda dark and I'm wondering why.
"On second thoughts, I'll call the ambulance now," I said again.
He grabbed my wrist and stopped me from making the call. The way he grabbed my wrist was so strong that I felt instant shock waves run through my entire body. What just happened?.
"Don't. Don't call anyone." He finally said.
His voice is okay, and since he can hold someone this strong that means he's okay.
"Okay... Can you let me go now? You're hurting me."
He let go of my hand and rested his head back on the chair running his fingers through his hair. I can't believe I'm drooling right now. It wouldn't hurt to have a taste of him right? But I like to leave them hanging and make them beg me for it first not the other way round.
"I guess you're okay now. I can just go home and mind my business. Excuse me." I said trying to leave and he dragged me back again.
"What can I do to pay you back for helping me?." He asked.
I wouldn't mind getting some money. What else could I possibly want from you?. Except he wants us to have some fun. You know what, I'm leaving. I can't possibly let him control me. He looks like someone who's gonna start asking for weird things if I stay longer.
"Nothing. I'll leave now. Bye."
I rushed out of there successfully this time. I finally got a cab and I hailed it home. My mind couldn't get off him, don't blame me. He's something to keep watching, he has good looks and all that stuff.
"Carla are you okay. You seem out of this world. You didn't even notice when I came to him. That's so unusual and unlike you." Joyce said bringing me out of my thoughts.
I sighed, "Sorry Joyce. I've just been imagining crazy things in my head." She smirked, "I'd like to know about these crazy things too. Tell me about it." I rolled my eyes.
"You're crazy Joyce. I'm not telling you anything." She pouted giving me a puppy face.
"Even with that face, I'm still not telling you. How was work today?." I asked changing the subject.
"You're changing the subject. Work was great anyways. I got some wine on my way." She replied.
"Wow. Thank you, baby. See why I love you. Lemme kiss you."
She got up with a scrunched face, "Eeeww I'm not lesbian okay?."
She rushed out of the room and I began laughing. I always know how to joke with her. At least she cares about me without judging me at all. That is one thing I like about her.
By evening I got dressed and ready to go to the club. I left the house after saying goodbye to Joyce. But all through I couldn't get that man I helped out of my head. I wonder how he's doing and if he's still alive.
He should be since I already helped him control his breathing. I feel like I should have waited and gotten to know him.
It's not worth it. I should just forget him and face my work. He's gone and I'm going to face reality, I think I made the best decision.
(Final Chapter) JAYDEN ~ THE NEXT DAY AT THE MEETING ROOM ~ All the shareholders and partners are around. I invited Madeline especially to be here. She looks clueless, she has no idea what is going on. Well, she planned to have the election by tomorrow, I'm one step ahead of her now. I bet she thinks she still has the major shareholders with her when she kidnapped them with their families. Madeline also has a share in the company. I bought those shares for her years ago, I planned to give her more when she gets married. I originally wanted to make her CEO for a short while so I can focus on my life. I wanted to see how well she can manage a big organization like mine, I would have given her control over everything. But she turned out to be an ungrateful spoilt brat. "I would like to talk to everyone here for a few minutes. I don't have much time to waste." I began. "My lovely sister here, wants us to have an election to chose who will be the CEO again. I wa
CARLA "Then can you forgive me?" He asked me when I gave him the advice to forgive his father. My breath itched in my throat, am I even mad at him? I have no idea what to say to him. He seems to have caught me off guard. "It's okay if you don't want to forgive me. I understand, I hope you understand how I feel too." He explained to me. I frowned, "Are you saying if I forgive you, you'll forgive your father too?", He nodded, "What? That's blackmail!" "No it's not. I just wanted you to have a feel of what it's like to not want to forgive someone who hurt you..." "Jayden..." I stopped him, how can I stay mad at him forever? I love him so much. More than anything, he's not someone I can chase out of my life. "I love you. I am no longer mad at you, I'm just angry you didn't trust me enough to know I've really changed when I said I have changed." He smiled and kissed my forehead, "I love you too darling. Forgive me for being a stupid and jealous boyfriend. I
JAYDEN "Carla!" I called terrified as I got into the ward. She is gasping for breath and the doctor is trying to revive her. "Mr Romans, kindly excuse us so we can.." "Shut the fuck up! Can't you see you're not helping her?" I yelled at him. I rushed to the bed and carried Carla in my hands, her eyes are open looking at me. "Darling please try, don't give up now. Please calm down. I'm here, I won't leave you. Stay with me Carla, stay with me." I said to her. "Jay...den." She called, then she started calming down. I sighed in relief, so did the doctor and nurse. "That's it, good girl." I commended her. The doctor checked her heartbeat and adjusted the drip. She rested her head on my shoulder. "What happened to her? Why did you let her get an attack again?" I scolded them. "No Jayden, don't blame them. It's not their fault, I got too excited." Carla stopped me weakly. "I am very sorry for this Mr Romans, be rest assured this would not happen again. I will ensure that." The doc
JERRY I stayed in front of Carla's waiting for one of them to arrive. None of them is picking my calls. I waited for a long time till I saw Joyce coming. I stepped in front of her, she moved back a bit startled. "Oh my! Jerry you startled me." She said, looking a bit nervous again. "I'm sorry. You are not picking my calls, neither is Carla." I apologized still worried. She scratched the back of her neck, making me suspicious of her. "Where is Carla?" "Umm... At this point, I should probably tell you the truth. Only if you promise you'll follow what I say." She demanded. I have her a nod, "l will do what you say. Just tell me where Carla is." I begged her. She sighed, "Carla is admitted at the hospital. She has been diagnosed with a hole in the heart for a long time now. She kept this from everyone including me. I recently found out abs I was so mad at her. She's about to have surgery, hopefully things will work out for her." I held the door for support, how can this be hap
JAYDEN I went to the office before taking my sister to the hospital. I checked on everything Madeline has been doing. The fact that my little sister became too ambitious and stupid worries me a lot. Did she seriously think she would get all my hard work easily? Did she think I would let her have it without a good reason. I was planning to make her CEO for a few years while I get established elsewhere. Now I know why mom always insisted I didn't do it yet. She would have done something tragic to me, I can lose everything I worked for. I stopped in Samantha's ward holding the letter Carla gave me. I smiled at the face she made when I kissed her. She was not expecting it, I seized the opportunity. It makes me sad to know that two important women in my life are going through the same pain. How could they have a hole problem in their hearts? "Aren't you going to come in? Or will keep standing at the door doing God knows what." Samantha called me from the bed. I rushed to her
CARLAJoyce stepped out of the way for Jayden to come close. I shut my eyes and opened them again. I never expected to see him here, he must have also seen that girl who is my lookalike. That should be the only reason he now wants to see me, not because he feels sorry for me. I recalled all that happened last night, I was spouting nonsense but I am very much aware of my actions and surrounding. He must have been the one who took me home also. He sat down beside me trying to hold my hand, I pulled my hand and looked away. "Carla, I'm sorry. Please hear me out." He pleaded. "I don't think you need to tell me anything. You don't have to believe me now that you have seen someone who looks like me. Keep believing what you always have and keep your begging to yourself." I replied harshly. I have mixed feelings. Anger and happiness. I'm angry because he never trusted me enough to believe what I say. He believed what he saw instead. I'm happy because he is here to apologise. I wanted to s
JOYCEAfter those men left last night, I decide to sleep in Carla's room. She may need someone to attend to her by midnight. If Carla can get drunk, then there's nothing impossible to happen. Carla has a high tolerance to alcohol so it is a big wonder how she got drunk, she must have taken a lot. Only a few bottles are enough to make me lose my mind. She slept for a long time without turning. I waited for morning before waking her up. The only problem is that she is not asking up as much as I am trying to get her up. I panicked, touching her body. It is very hot! "Oh my God! I need to get her to the hospital." I said to no one.I picked up my phone and called an ambulance, then I waited for them and used a cold towel to lower her fever. I'm really i worried about her. The ambulance came, I followed them back to the hospital. Luckily we are going to the city big hospital where Carla's doctor is. I waited at the reception scared and my heart beat very fast. I waited for almost an hou
JAYDEN"My life is a mess." I drank the last bottle of drink I bought. Carla once again has ruined my night. All she had to do was bring Jerry to the club with her. Despite all my warning and the fights I have had with him. She still chose to always annoy me. EARLIER TODAYI came back from another meeting, once I stepped into the office, I saw a familiar figure waiting there. I looked back to be sure I am not dreaming. How did my secretary let someone into my office without my permission? I don't think Fiona wants her job anymore. "Hi Jayden." She said with a smile. "State your reason for being here." I replied coldly. "To see you, I heard you have been working yourself up for days now. You refuse to rest like before, and you refuse to go out for some fun." She listed. I walked over to my table dropping the files there. "That's not relevant. It's none of your business. You should talk now or prepare to be dragged out of my office." "Jayden!!..." She shouted, then she spoke cal
JERRY I rang the doorbell for the third time wondering if there is no one at home. As far as Joyce told me, Carla is at home tonight so I am supposed to see her. She has been home since the break up with Jayden, she has refused to see anyone especially me. I don't know what else to do, she's not paying any attention to me. Jayden is no longer with her yet it feels like he's there everyday. This is worse than when she used to date him. I turned to leave when the door opened, I turned around and truly Carla is home. She stared at me with no expression on her face. Her eyes also look a bit puffy, I wondered what happened to her. "Hi." I said nervous. "What do you want Jerry?" She asked in a low breaking voice. "I came to see you. Can I come in." I answered her. She moved out of the way, "Do whatever you want." Then she went inside. I followed her into the apartment, I saw the living room littered with alcohol. Has she been drinking? "Carla, what's wro