Always a fool for love…*****Seeing that Mike was waiting impatiently for her response, she gave a short nod of her head.“Yes, I have enough on my cards, thank you. But…hmm, since I am not familiar with this area, I was hoping we could go together?” Liza asked tentatively, certain he was going to reject her request.Mike is a proud person and considering the way she had been treating him these past days, he was sure to be getting tired of her presence in his life.Mike was perplexed.‘After behaving as if I was a ghost living with her for three days, she now want me to follow her to town for shopping? Can women be more complicated than he thought?’ Mike wondered in amazement as he took away his eyes from Liza to once again stare across the waves.Telling herself she was not surprised by his action and rejection, Liza gave a brief smile that failed to reach her eyes.“I understand. Of course I will go alone if you will arrange a boat pick up.” She told him softly before turning to go
A show of love can disarm hatred… ******* Tired of her own thoughts, Liza glanced out of the window of the cab, intent on distracting herself with the views. Few minutes later, she gave a small gasp. “What the heck!” She cried, and then, tapping on the seat of the driver, she shouted for him to stop. “Stop, stop this car right now.” She kept shouting. “What?” Almost jumping out of his skin by the unexpected reaction from the crazy woman he carried in his cabbie, the driver had to control his hands on the wheel before expertly bringing the car to a stop at a safe distance. Turning furiously to glare at her, he demanded hotly. “Are you crazy, woman? Do you want to get us killed?” But he got more stumped when he got no response. The woman was busy shoving dollars at him even as she was intent on opening the door. Watching her departing back as she promptly left in a flurry, he glanced down at the money she shoved at him and he blinked. “Who in their right mind will pay hundred
Misery loves company…******Then, as if both of them were in a competition, they kept tossing back drinks without hesitation.Once Liza saw Mike draining another glass of spirit, she would immediately splash herself a portion of Martini from the bottle she had snatched from Mike and glaring at him, she would toss it down her throat.They kept at it for a long time and it was not a wonder they found they were both drunk an hour’s later.“Me…men…a…are…scum.” Liza slurred pityingly as she guffawed.“To…total…non…sense. Not…all…men… are scum, Liza, it’s the one you knew.” Mike also slurred out.“The ones…” she murmured with correction even in her bad shape.“Pardon? The…the…ones…what?” Even in his bad state, he picked the murmured words.“The ones…I…knew. It was not just Tom, you are also a scum.” Anger made her to finish the last without stammering.“Ouch, that…hurts…Liza.” He told her with a sad look and Liza almost kissed him.Almost!“My…only…offence…was…loving you.” Staggering to si
Lovers should never accuse others wrongly…******Cooking Liza’s favourite meal of chicken and pasta, Mike grinned when he heard the sounds that indicated she was finally awake and coming down the stairs.He fixed his penetrating blue eyes on the door, anxiously waiting for her appearance.After breakfast, he was going to make sure she never doubted his love again.Moving forward henceforth, it would be smooth sailing.Remembering how they had been so carried away by their passion, they had gone skin to skin without any form of protection between them, Mike smirked.Even now, it’s possible he has already buried his seed deep within Liza’s belly. Imagining a grey eyed boy and a blue eyed girl, he grinned from ear to ear, anxious to share the expectation with Liza.Knowing the exact moment, she came to the doorway, he glanced across the room and smiled tenderly into her eyes.“Good morning babe.” He dropped the plate he was holding to meet her across the room, and because he was so abso
The honeymoon should never be over…******When Mike heard Liza using the word honeymoon, a sardonic glint came into his eyes.“Honeymoon?” He scoffed but did not say more than that.“Is it business that’s calling for you in London city?” Liza was yet to get it. For her, the place was so different from London, she thought they should enjoy it for a while.“Frankly speaking, I don’t intend to spend an extra hour in this dark hole if I can help it. So, under this circumstance, I feel it is imperative to leave right away. Please, be ready by 5pm as the boat will be coming to pick us up for our six o’clock flight.” Without waiting for her response, he left quietly. He knew she got the point already.Watching his departing back, Liza could only ask herself this question repeatedly.‘What have I done?’‘What in the hellish name have I done?’ She could not find the answer to her question though.*****Sometimes in the mid night, exactly at past twelve, their plane landed in the London Heath
A special gift for a special someone…*****The man smiled boyishly, obviously a lover of good intentions.“You might not have ordered for one but your husband felt otherwise, so he contacted me. Henceforth, I will be taking you everywhere you want to go.” He told her calmly.Looking at the tall and capable looking man with his gentle face, Liza did not doubt his capability but still, there was a reluctance in her eyes.“Any problem, madam?” Attentive, he noticed her reaction to his news.“Hmm, not that I doubt your words, Collins, but I don’t even have a car yet. I mean, my old car is still at the mechanic’s place, so employing you so suddenly seems odd.” She finally explained her thoughts.“But you have a car, ma’am, I drove it down here from the showroom where I left Mr. Stanford a short while ago.” He explained with a laugh.“I have a car? You drove it down here?” Liza was not sure they were on the same wavelength.“Sure, Mrs. Stanford. That’s your car.” Moving a bit backward, he
Forgive and let go of the past… ***** Curious by this statement, Liza tilted her head to Tom in consideration. “I know Mike is a wonderful man but why do you say that? You even used the word lucky.” She asked him while trying to pretend his answer was not important. “Are you seriously asking me? Liza, that guy is so in love with you, even a blind man can see it and a deaf and dumb can smell it.” He told her with an embarrassing laugh. “He does?” Liza asked with a shocked expression on her face. “Sure, it’s so obvious to see. Don’t tell me you don’t know?” Tom watched Liza’s face with a curious look in his eyes. “Of course I know it, silly.” Liza tried to laugh it off but Tom kept looking at her curiously, so she tried to bluff it off. “I know he loves me, Tom, but you know men, you never can be so sure. Take for instance our past relationship together, I thought you loved me and we would end up together, but look at us now, I am married to another man and you are here begging f
Never betray your partner…. ******* Over at Mike’s office where he was pretending to be working, he got a brief call and he was glad for the excuse to leave his desk. “Hello boss, she is now leaving the restaurant. What should I do next?” The voice waited for his boss’s instruction. “Do Nothing! Just drive her home or to wherever she wants to go, but keep your eyes and ears open and if there is any new development, keep me updated. Make sure she does not know you are acting a dual role as bodyguard and a driver.” Mike instructed calmly. “Noted, boss. I will do as instructed.” He then ended the call just as he saw his madam rushing over to where he was parked, having waited for her to finish at the restaurant. At the other end, Mike dropped his phone while staring out of the window with bitterness in his gaze. Then he walked over to his desk again to sit. As if he was now totally a different person, a sudden change came over him and his whole look became chilling and fearful. **