“Can’t I pass this time?”
“Rhez! You just became sexy and now you’re acting like that! Remember, you have been absent from our gatherings for ten years! ” exaggerated answer of the caller on the other line.
Rhezi scratched her head. She even pouted her lips and frowned. She was caught off guard from what Tin had said. It’s true that she hasn’t been with friends for a long time because of her missing-in-action scheme. She decided to tell no one, even her friends, where she really was. Even her having a child was unknown to them.
Rhezi sighed and mumbled, Okay, okay. Just for this time only, okay?”
“Yes!” Tin answered happily.
Rhezi could do nothing but close her eyes and massage her temple when the call from her friend ended. She agreed on going to a party with them. A surprise party for Mina to be exact in a high end Club in BGC.
She sighed and got up from the couch she was sitting on. She’s in the living room and alone. Like in previous days, she doesn’t know where Jericho has been going to and her children. Though her kids were guarded with bodyguards, she was still afraid of any possibilities and what ifs. Her head was hurting already from what could have happened.
Rhezi stopped whatever she was thinking when she heard the children’s voices from outside the mansion. She quickly looked at her wristwatch and frowned. It was past ten in the evening. It was already too late for them to be still outside.
“Momma!” The children greeted her at once when they met Rhezi at the wide entrance of the mansion.
“Where have you been?” Rhezi asked them with a raised eyebrow. Suddenly, her children’s faces became soft so she could only shake her head after secretly glared at Jericho who was behind them.
“I’m sorry, Momma,” Dos grabbed Rhezi’s attention.
Rhezi nodded and extended her arms to hug them. The children’s faces flashed with joy. They also came to her and hugged her waist.
“I just took them out. They’re faces were always masked with a frown, ” Jericho said softly. He also approached Rhezi and kissed her cheek. “Did you eat already?”
“How can I eat if I don’t know where you are?” Rhezi whispered and pouted after.
Because of what Rhezi did, Jericho quickly kissed her lips. Her eyes widened because of that but she didn’t speak anymore. Rhezi was kinda used to his unintentional gesture but still doesn’t miss being surprised at times.
“Sorry Momma,” Jericho said. He was just on Rhezi’s side and he’s smirking at her. He was teasing her, obviously.
Rhezi shook her head before leading her children to the kitchen of the mansion. She already prepared food for all of them. A stewed beef was probably what they wanted so that’s what she thought to cook earlier while waiting. Even with rice, Jericho was also choosy that her three children inherited too. And brown rice for a healthy kind of rice, which Rhezi just agreed to.
“Momma, I saw a stranger in the store. We have the same eyes. He always talked to me every time we saw each other, ” Dos said.
They were busy eating in silence. The three children were seated next to each other while Rhezi and Jericho were side by side. All of them were in a serious mood but her son still got Rhezi’s attention. She immediately turned her gaze to Dos and saw him smiling eagerly.
“Really? Remember not to talk to strangers, Dos, ” Rhezi reprimanded.
“Yep!” he answered politely.
Rhezi smiled and commented, “That’s nice. You’re a big boy now. Please, obey me, ” Rhezi intently reminded him.
“Yes, Momma! By the way, he is handsome too, but I am more handsome, ” he added.
“That’s my boy!” Jericho shouted who had been listening to their conversation between the mother and her son. “It’s a pity I didn’t see,” he whispered in Rhezi’s ear.
Rhezi shifted her gaze to Jericho and saw him smirk. He even winked that made her glare at him and stamped his feet under the table. He screamed so Rhezi quickly looked at the children and sighed. His secret identity had shown again.
“You’re annoying,” he only whispered.
They quickly finished eating. Rhezi immediately took her children to their room. She wiped their body with a warm towel and changed their clothes then put them to sleep. Her kids weren’t spoiled but she kept pampering them in every way she could. Aside from the fact that the young woman was busy with the new case she was handling, she also often soaked in reading in her private office which was just inside the mansion.
When she tucked her children to sleep, Rhezi quickly went to her own room. She got straight in the mini dressing room just next to the room of her children and looked for something to wear. Even though she was hesitant, she still preferred to dress up and make herself beautiful for her friends.
Rhezi’s eyes were captured by a glamorous gold sequined sleeveless V-neck dress. It was only mid thigh while the part in the chest was exposed. The silky cloth fitted her perfectly while her red lipstick made her look stunning and alluring.
“You look gorgeous.”
Rhezi was busy tidying herself up when Jericho entered her room. Her gaze immediately flew from the mirror in front of her and she smiled at the man. He also smiled and walked towards her as he held out his hand to hug her. Rhezi smiled and waited for Jericho and his hug.
“Thank you,” she whispered and leaned on the man’s broad chest.
” Just for you! You have a strong hold on me, eh. I love you, you know” he replied while laughing.
Rhezi slapped him on the chest.
“Be serious. You’re annoying! “Jericho laughed at what she said. He also led Rhezi to turn around while he pulled something from the pocket of his cargo shorts. Jericho smiled when he saw the gold necklace and quickly put it on Rhezi’s beautiful neck.
He smiled and said, “You will always be my Chubby bride. You will always be mine and I will always be yours.” Rhezi nodded.
She smiled as she watched Jericho’s serious face in the mirror in front of her. She then bowed her head to see the necklace and touched it. A twenty-four Karat gold with a rare Garnet pendant. It glimmers that make it look more beautiful. It even matched her dress and look.
“I, too, love you,” Rhezi said, which made Jericho smile in triumph.
When she was done making up herself, she quickly said goodbye to Jericho before leaving. Carrying the clutch bag and cellphone, Rhezi went to the vehicle and immediately sped towards BGC. She did not encounter any difficulty on the road because there were only few vehicles present and the Metro was quiet. Even the street vendors on the side are few. The lights at night that serve as the light of every establishment may be on, but the peace that covered the street was undeniable. As peaceful as the sky surrounded by stars.
Rhezi quickly parked on the side of the club when she reached the place. She instantly got out of the car and headed inside. The bouncer and party-goers were looking at her when she had finally entered.
Who wouldn’t? She was probably the most beautiful woman out there. Even the eyes of men were only focused on her. While envy was what the women felt.
Rhezi walked like a supermodel with her stilettos on. Her head moved and looked around to search for her best friends. The place was kind of smokey and the lights made her head dizzy. She felt annoyed because of what was happening. She couldn’t even find Tin though she had called her multiple times.
She was busy roaming the place when a strong hand pulled her arm without her knowing. She was surprised by what happened and was ready to slap the owner’s hand but she was even more surprised by what she saw.
“Don’t know that you’re a fan of this kind of place, Mrs. Bailey, ” he said.
” Spare me, Kraius. I don’t have time to argue with you. ” Rhezi replied.
Trying to calm herself as her heart was pounding so hard. She hadn’t expected to see him since she hadn’t come to work in a few weeks.
“Feisty! But, for how long Chubz? ” Kraius’ words were full of conviction. His face was dark as he stared intently at the woman.
Rhezi was undeniably hot and wanted him to wring the neck of every man who stared at her lustfully. He was angry with them but he was more angry with her because of the way she chose to wear them. She was so attractive, even himself couldn’t help but to drool over her.
“Then let the game begin, Mr. Montreal. Watch me. “