All Chapters of One night with my father's best friend: Chapter 61 - Chapter 67

Chapter 61Rowan “You came in late last night,” Jade joined me at the barn where I went to check out the horses. There had been a communication gap between us. Not because we didn't have anything to talk about but because I wasn't willing to. She might have noticed, but wouldn't want to say anything about it because of her promise to never leave. I had to break up with her, and it had to be done soon but the timing was just wrong. “I had to clear my head. You know, enjoy the serenity of the beach alone. It was really fun,” Feeding the carrots helped me stay composed while lying through my teeth. Jade was a good woman, she didn't deserve all that was happening between us, but Lola was someone I couldn't lose. “You should have called me to join you then. It would have been fun swimming together and just bonding as a couple. That's the reason for this vacation, Rowan, to bond, but lately it hasn't been happening,” she aired her grievances softly, leaning against my shoulder. “I'm

Chapter 63Lola“Huh?” I muffled, my mouth unable to produce any other sound.The news was a punch to my gut, preventing my brain from working properly. For a moment, I couldn't articulate anything he said. “She was taken during her checkup. Apparently, she was being trailed. We're so sorry about it, but we're going to comb through the city and find her,” he said with absolute confidence. But it wasn't his promises I was interested in, it was the fact that someone out there had taken my mother and might want to do something nasty with her and to her. My fears had become a reality, and not even the protection offered by the county could stop it. The phone slid down my ear to the floor with a loud clatter, my feet staggering backward. I fell into Rowan's arms right before my back could hit the ground. Swiftly, he scooped me into his arms, his hand running down my back slowly. I gulped, gasping heavily for air. “They took her,” “Madeline?”“Yes. Just two days without me and they to

Chapter 65RowanTelling her the truth helped ease the burden of keeping my feelings secret which wasn't the easiest thing to do. After several years of whoring around with different women, someone didn't only catch my attention, but my heart as well. And it just had to be a girl around the same age as my son. Life surely had a strange sense of humor. “Why did you let that happen?” Her voice rose to a very high dissatisfied pitch. “You can't stop the heart from wanting what it wants, Madeline. Our attraction was instant and fast, I didn't expect to be head over heels for her till now but that's exactly what's happening,” I explained, wondering why she was so annoyed by my confession. She scoffed, propping her arms against her waist as she tilted her face upward, smiling with visible angst. “I can't believe this. When I sent Lola to stay with you, it was for her protection not destruction,”“Well, if you were a less selfish mother, she wouldn't have to be in my house and our bond

Chapter 67RowanAnticipation thumped in my chest while I got closer to Lola's office. We hadn't seen each other for nearly two weeks because of the invisible embargo placed on our relationship by Madeline. I had the option of going against her, but what would that make me? I should give Lola some space until all the tension had died down, but not being around her for days felt like my air supply was being restricted. The meals I prepared tasted bland on my tongue, work lost its exciting effect on me. My mind kept wandering aimlessly during meetings with workers and investors so I damned all the consequences and drove to see her here. One knock at her door and she asked me to come in. Fortunately, Jade had built the office including staff's privacy so nothing we did in her office could be seen while standing outside. Her pupils dilated, her face softening with sadness when she peered at me. She jerked up, her body stretched behind the medium-sized desk as she gulped. I stood by