CARLA
Just a few days later, I met this rich dude named Jerry Hank. He's a rich businessman and he's quite handsome too. Of course, we spent the night together and he wanted my contact. I gave it to him and made it clear to him that he only has to call me for business and strictly business. Nothing more.
I'm going to the club tonight to get wasted. I don't care what people think of my lifestyle. I am clearly whatever you think I am, life has made me this way. I have learned to embrace it and keep living my life the way I want.
"Are you leaving already?." Joyce asked me as I came out of my room dressed.
"Yes. Do you wanna come with?."
She shook her head, "Not today Carla. I am really tired. Perhaps some other day."
I shrugged, "Suit yourself. Just make sure you get enough sleep. I'll see you tomorrow. Good night."
"Be careful!." She yelled after me.
"I will Joyce. Quit yelling. It doesn't suit you." I said shaking my head.
I got a cab that took me to the club. As soon as I got in, I went to get myself a drink at the bar passing through the crazy people going wild at the club.
"Welcome, Carla. What should I get you?." The bartender asked.
"You know what to get me, Kevin," I replied still looking around.
He smiled and got my usual. I took a sip of it and brought out my pack of cigarette to smoke. Just as I was about lighting it, someone helped me do it instead.
"Thank you," I said without looking at the person.
"Mr Jay, what can I get for you, sir?." Kevin asked the person beside me.
I already knew it was a man who helped me because most girls don't have time to do what he did for me. And I like the scent of his cologne.
"My usual Kevin." The person replied.
Why does his voice sound familiar?. That's when I decided to look at him and I got a big surprise. It's him. The man who I saved his life a few days ago. What is he doing here?. Doesn't that question sound dumb Carla?. My subconscious mind told me.
"Hi. We meet again." He said with a smirk.
He looks more handsome and bold than he was a few days ago. He's even giving me this mischievous look that I feel like I made a mistake saving his life. Perhaps leaving his ass to die isn't such a bad idea after all.
"Yeah." That was all I said.
"You seem to be in a bad mood tonight."
I rolled my eyes, "No I'm not. I happen to be very busy you know."
He raised his brow probably amused or surprised.
"Busy? You don't look like you're working."
I frowned, "Really? Are you not seeing well or what?."
I think he understood what I meant because he started looking at me lustfully. I don't like the way he's looking at me so I got up and left the counter. I found a corner to seat watching all the people dancing and even the stripers. I thought I had lost him but he came again.
He was holding a bottle of my favourite alcoholic wine. He smiled and sat beside me. A lot of girls waved at him as they passed by, believe me, he's gorgeous. But I don't understand why I can't be around him. I always feel uncomfortable and I want to leave.
"Why do you keep running from me? I don't bite." He said pouring the drink in two glasses.
I scoffed, "Why don't you leave me alone and stop following me?."
He looks surprised by my outburst but decided to shake it off. He offered me a glass which I took without hesitation.
"You never gave me the chance to properly thank you for saving my life."
"It is nothing. You don't have to follow me around just to do that." I told him.
He ran his finger through his hair and loosened his tie. Then he took off his coat leaving him with the white shirt and his trousers. I can't believe what I'm seeing. Damn, he's so hot and sexy, I want to have a taste of him.
I finished my drink and poured myself another one to stop me from embarrassing myself.
"Whoa. You might wanna slow down drinking that."
Too late. I pulled him close to me and pushed my lips into his. At first, he didn't react, probably because he's surprised at my forwardness. But then he dominated and pulled me by my waist. Wow, he's such a good kisser. I wonder what other things he's good at.
Okay, the alcohol is having a great effect on me, I can't control myself.
"Don't you think we should move this elsewhere?." He asked breaking the kiss.
"Sure. Whatever you say."
He got up and led me out of the club. We walked through hallways till we finally got to a room. He opened the door and we got in, immediately devouring each other.
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I woke up to the full light in the room. I looked beside me and saw him still sleeping. He looks like a cute baby and I wanna kiss his lips and do it all over with him again. Even though I was drunk last night, it's one of the best nights of my working days.
But I think I'm gonna have to end it here sadly. I don't like the weird feeling I'm getting around him. I don't want to be committed or caught up with anything. I'll just leave since he's still asleep.
I quickly got dressed and walked out of the room after taking one last look at him. What a night. He doesn't even know my name, I like it that way though. I would just take a rest today, then maybe continue tomorrow.
Today's the weekend and I'm very sure Joyce would still be in bed. I'm also going to go get some sleep in my room too. I'll eat when I wake up, hopefully, Joyce gets up by then because I'm too lazy to do anything now.
(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