Chapter twenty-six

I stopped on my track, my heart beating in trepidation. She couldn't possibly know about my relationship with Rain Blackwell. Perhaps it was based on assumptions after Rain acted so familiar with me back there. That had to be it.

Kate was just trying to rile me up so I'd fall right into her trap. But I was done been that dumb Ayanna. I was done been the woman she and Alex secretly laughed at.

Calmly I whirled toward her, my lips curving upward into a mocking smile. "Is that so Kate Williams, are you trying to accuse me of cheating so that Alex would leave me for you... I'm not surprised, you like being a mistress after all."

 Kate stumbled back a step, shock written all over her features.  "You..." She said, pointing at me however no other words came out of her mouth afterwards. She probably thought I knew she was cheating with Alex. However, I couldn't confirm her suspicion just yet.

Slowly I stepped towards her like a predator. I clutch her chin tightly but not tight enough to bruise her, leaning towards her in a way we were  starting right at each other after all we were the same height.

"The man you're cheating with must be scared of what his affair may cause him, that's why he remained in the dark. It seems his reputation is greater than love after all."

I pushed her chin away, whipped my hand against my dress like I got dirty just from holding her then I turn to leave. 

Taste-bud was a two story building so the restroom was upstairs. I gracefully climbed down the stairs after winning the argument my head raised in triumph. Nonetheless, Kate had other plans, she pulled me forcefully from behind, then threw herself off the stairs, screaming as she fell. 

My eyes widen in shock as realization dawned on me. This bitch wanted to set me up. I quickly reached for her, to stop her from falling but I was late.

No...this can't be happening.

I waited for the worse to happen. I waited for her to hit the ground but it never happened. It happened so fast, Rain Blackwell moved like lightening and caught her. He quickly steadied her then shoved her away with a look of disgust before cleaning his body like she dirtied him. 

"You should be careful miss Williams,"  said curtly glaring at her with anger. 

Kate stood there in shock, clearly not expecting anyone to intervene. The moment she recovered, Alex appeared, looking at her, then Rain, then me, curiosity written all over his face.

"What's going on?" Alex asked, his gaze moving from me to Kate again, then Rain.

"Miss Williams, you should take care of yourself. Don't act so clumsy. Who knows what would've happened to you had I not come out here. Look how you frightened poor Ayanna. She almost threw herself down the stairs to save you, she must really care about you."

Just like that, he made me look like the hero and Kate the one who wasn't being careful. I almost laughed at the defeated look on her face but my attention snapped back to Rain as he climbed the stairs two at a time, stopping beside me.

"You owe me," he mumbled in a low voice only I could hear then walked away toward the men's bathroom.

I released a sigh I didn't know I was holding. Then slowly climbed down the stairs.

"Hubby, did you come for me?" I asked though I knew the answer, stretching my hand out to him. Alex looked reluctant to leave Kate behind but he slowly took my outstretched hand and let me lead him away.

As we walked away I turn to glance at Kate, sticking my tongue out and winking at her. Then I turned to Alex smiling. "You must be obsessed with your wife. I was away for few minutes only and you come after me. So clingy."

He gave a falsed smile, turning back in Kate's direction, a low sigh escaped his lips.

"Is she alright? She seemed startled when I arrived."

I rolled my eyes. 

"Oh she was climbing the stairs when she tripped, thankfully Mr.Blackwell saved her on time else she probably would have tumbled down the stairs."

Alex's body grew stiff but he kept walking looking absent-minded. 

'Oh...poor man. It must be hard leaving your mistress behind.'

By then time we returned to the table, only Aaron white remained. He look up from his phone then pointed at the empty spot where Olivia sat before. However subtle it was, I caught the mischievous glint in his eyes when he spoke.

"She said it was urgent, she couldn't wait."

I narrowed my gaze suspiciously at him but didn't speak. I was going to call and ask her what really happened anyway. 

"I guess we'll take our leave also. I'm quite tired. thank you for joining us Mr.white."

Aaron didn't object to us leaving, he just nodded and went back to whatever it is he was doing on his phone.

After Alex paid for the meal, he drove us home. Upon arrival he told me to go ahead while he made an urgent business call. I obliged since I was exhausted after the evening's chaos.

The moment I walked into our bedroom, I froze in my track at the sight of beautiful bouquet of lilies resting on the bed. Slowly, I moved towards it, my heart racing frantically. 

There was a note attached to the bouquet. I hastily picked it up, glancing at the door to make sure Alex wasn't coming before reading it.

"To my beloved, Ayanna 

        I hate that you'd have to sleep beside him instead but I hope you think of me all the while.

       By the way, you looked absolutely stunning    walking the runway tonight.

                                                             Your beloved,R."

Was that man crazy_ obviously he was or he wouldn't be sending flowers to the house where Alex and I lived.  And how the hell did he get them into the bedroom? What if Alex saw it instead?  

I quickly hid the note inside my dress when I heard approaching footsteps, picking up the bouquet and keeping it on the dressing mirror. I could just say it was from a fan after all I got flowers from fans all the time.

Heaving a sigh, I walked into the bathroom to freshen up. Then I tossed Rain's note into the toilet and flushed it away.

Alex was sitting on the bed by the time I came out of the bathroom. He shot me a heated glance, his gaze slowly raking over my body. 

I felt uncomfortable but didn't let it show. As I walked toward the dressing mirror to dry my hair, I felt his gaze trailing after me.

"You're the most beautiful woman I know, Ayanna."

He was behind me now, his hands on my shoulder caressing it. 

My movement halted and I held my breath.

'Stay away from me you disgusting wicked man. If you love you mistress why do want it touch me. That too after trying to kill me.'

I screamed mentally but smiled at him through the mirror.

"Hubby my period came," I quickly made an excuse knowing where this was headed. "We can't do it tonight," I heaved a sigh acting disappointed.

Alex's hand on my shoulder paused for a moment, his expression twisting into a scowl for a brief moment before he smiled. "It's fine baby, there are many other things we could do."