Chapter 8

It has been two days at home and I never thought I would say this but it’s boring.

I wanted to go home cause it’s peaceful, there’s no drama there at least when Angelina and her butterflies aren’t there. But now I’m missing Cain , the thoughts of Italy and how we laughed together before he went back to his usual self of course.

Mum had spent these two days feeding me with lots of food like I don’t eat at work. It’s kind of cute that she cares though.

Today is going to be another boring day and I had two options , stay indoors and binge watch gossip girl or go the the carnival with Angelina and her butterflies. As much as carnivals sound fun I wasn’t in the mood to be under such pressure from them .

I immediately lay on bed with my oversized T-shirt and my undies , setting my laptop and pillows with some popcorn ,pizza and juice. Today is going to be a long ass day.

“Hey honey “ my mums voice came from outside my room door with a knock .

She didn’t even give me a chance to respond when she pulls open the door with a weird look.

“What mum …..I literally just started my series” I respond with that attitude she hates and an eye roll.

“There’s someone here to see you”

“Please tell Angelina that I’m not home , I’m really not in the mood ma” I said it and I meant it, even though I was bored , I rather be bored than be with them right now . I need to enjoy peace and quiet and no drama till I get back to that house .

“It’s not Angelina “ she responded with an eye roll.

“Well tell Rosa or vera that I’m not home”

“It’s a boy” she said with closed eyes and clenched teeth .

“What?” My eyes are open with confusion. I immediately do a mental consensus of everyone that might know me in this neighborhood well enough to come to my house and I came up with nothing.

“Cain Adams is standing at my door , looking for you? ” my mum asked instead of stating, using her fingers to analyze this in confusion whilst looking upwards to the corners of my room.

“What?” I repeat again sounding more like a scream. I didn’t think twice and I immediately pushed past my mum running downstairs panting to open the door to a gorgeously looking man.

He didn’t have on his suit as usual , he threw on a hoodie and some gym sweats like he was coming from a run but his car is packed outside .

I’m just staring at him in confusion . Why did I rush downstairs like I was excited to see him ? I mean I am excited to see him but he shouldn’t know that ,and now I’m panting and sweating standing in front of him with no pants on ….oh shit !

I had forgotten I was still in my T-shirt and nothing beneath. I immediately banged the door to his face with closed eyes . Rushing back upstairs and pushing past my mum again who was climbing down the stairs .

I rushed into my room closing the doors behind me and trying to catch my breathe. Oh my God! Cain Adams was really at my door ,my mum wasn’t kidding .

I can’t believe he saw my legs, I’m so embarrassed. I freaking shut the door on my boss , and now I’m panicking.

I take several deep breaths to calm myself down then rushed to look at myself in the mirror on the table . I looked a mess and he saw me like this . I mentally shrug knowing I’ve made a mess and I still had to clean it up.

Cain was still outside my door. I need to hurry up before he leaves. I grab a black tank top and baggy jean from my wardrobe and throw them on. Brushing my hair in front of the mirror and applying some mascara and red lipstick. I wiped the lipstick off three seconds after applying it. I don’t want to look overdressed. I applied my lip balm and sprayed some perfumes before rushing downstairs to get the door.

But as I got down the stairs ,Cain is sitting with my mum in the sitting room laughing and chatting and my presence made everyone stop to stare at me.

I fumbled with my fingers for a while before my lips parted

“Hey” I gave a head nod to Cain where he was seated with a glass of whatever my mum just gave him .

“Hey “ he replied smiling at me ,his eyes roaming all over my body . His reaction made me blush a bit, trying to hide it of course.

“Are you wearing makeup?” My mum cuts into our moment .

The ground should as well open and swallow not just me but her too cause why would she do me dirty like that. I close my eyes in embarrassment.

“ Mrs Parker , If it’s okay with you , I would like to have a chat with Gina “ Cain said flashing a smile at my mum.

He’s doing a lot of smiling now , just like he was doing in Italy.

“ sure . I would leave the two of you to catch up ” with that she was gone from the room…thankGod.

I took a seat by Cain still fumbling with my fingers .

He rests his back on the sofa facing me with his hand to his chin and the other supporting it.

“Did you get all dolled up for me?” My attention immediately drifted from my fingers to his annoying but handsome face. My confidence came back realizing he’s the stupid asshole who has been avoiding me since after Italy.

“You wish “ I spat using my hands to arrange the waves on my hair.

“Too bad , I kind of liked the T-shirt better” he said with a smirk.

Asshole. He just liked the idea of seeing me almost naked . Cause that’s all he cares about , he doesn’t really like me , he’s just a pervert.

I scoff at him with thoughts of no suprise there.

“What are you doing here Cain?” I asked.

He was still looking at me without a word.

“Why did you come to my house?” I asked again . More confident than the first.

“ why have you been telling everyone that we fucked in Italy?”

My confidence disappeared. I knew workers in the mansion were talking about it but I never really thought of the idea that it would get to Cain . And I definitely never planned for this conversation.

“I uh…uhm…”

“Cat caught your tongue?” He was mean now and the smile that was on his face had disappeared.

“That’s not …… I …I didn’t..” I couldn’t find the right words.

“You know something Gina ?“ he sat upright crossing his leg and taking another sip of his drink looking forward.

“I have a reputation to keep .” He turned to look at me with no expression . At this point I was both embarrassed and worried. What if I have lost every chance I would have had with him .

“If you or anybody is going to say something about me , it should at least be true”

He continued.

“ is it because of her?” I asked , head facing downwards. I figured for Cain to suddenly care about his reputation it must be because he doesn’t want his fiancé to hear about the rumors just like his mother had said .

Because it wasn’t the first time they had been rumors about him in the mansion . But I guess none of the rumors had ever been about him and a maid so this must be embarrassing for him.

“What?….who?” He asked dropping his glass to face me .

“Your fiancé “ I replied finally raising my eyes to meet his.

“Who told you about that”

“Oh, so you were keeping it from me on purpose?” I scoff I’m disbelief. He is freaking unbelievable!

“No” he said and everywhere went silent.

“ I should get going” he spat after a long pause and stood up heading to the door.

I had no idea where this courage came from but I couldn’t let him leave like that ….

“Wait” I jumped from the chair to stop him.

He turned around facing me .

“I’m sorry….and…” I said looking down at my feet searching for how to say this without sounding like a bitch.

“And? “ his voice brought my head up .

“ and…I don’t care that you have a fiancé “ I said in a low voice.

His lips curves into a smile as he walked towards me .

“I mean cause like we don’t have anything going on and it’s not like I like you or anything so I wouldn’t care if you had a fiancé or if you or married or not cause that shouldn’t be my business and stufff….” I rambled.

I’m blowing it….

Cain was standing inches away from me now , if he took one more step our noses would touch.or my nose would touch his chest cause he was so tall.

“Is that all you are sorry about ….Gina?” The air from his mouth brushed against my forehead . I was looking upwards to him now. My lips parted without my permission.I’m supposed to be thinking about what else to apologize for but instead I was lost in his eyes.

His jawline was so sharp and his lips had the most perfect shape and size . I just wanted to kiss him so badly but I was scared of making the move. I have never made a move on someone in my entire life.

“I..uh..” I stammered ,stuck in his beautiful brown eyes.

He pulls away from me reducing the tension between us.

“It’s been forever since I’ve been in this neighborhood “ he breathes out walking towards the window and taking a peep over to the house that used to be theirs.

“Would you like to go for a walk?” I ask feeling at ease around him now.

“Sure “ he responds in a cool way and I smile at that as we opened the door to head out.