“What is going on Rhoda, why were you holding hands with Jayden earlier and why did you say such words to Lisa,” Luca asked.
We were about to go for recess when he stomped to my class and requested I speak to him privately. I agreed and followed him out, at least I would have to tell him about the recent development between Jayden and I hope he understands.
“Whatever you are thinking right now is the truth Luca there’s no need lying to you at this point, I’m in love with my mate and I found out I felt nothing for you when you kissed me, you know I felt no sparks, no connecting, I felt disgusted by your touches and that was when I realize I only loved you as a friend,” I said and his eyes shut down.
“What do you mean? You are in love with him and for nine years of being together, three years of officially dating you wee saying you never loved me?” He asked, his eyes watering.
“Look Luca I didn’t mean to hurt you but I’m sure you aren’t in love with me but you haven’t realized it”
“What we believed was love wasn’t love Luca and I know once you find your mate, you will get over me,” I said trying to sound convincing and make him see we were just acting out of kid’s feelings and wasn’t actually in love with each other.
“That is bullshit Rhoda, did he threaten you? Tell me the truth because you can’t suddenly wake up one morning and tell me you were suddenly in love with the guy who bullied you for months, that’s not possible and you don’t expect me to believe that” he shrieked and I sighed and took a deep breath.
How do I start making him believe that I wasn’t being threatened and I truly do love Jayden now?
“It’s the truth Luca, I wasn’t being threatened by Jayden or anybody, I love him and I’ve realized that I can’t be with any other person except him.
I’m sorry things turned out this way but I hope you understand and move on with your life. Your mate will soon locate you and you will realize all this you were doing wasn’t love” I said and turned back to go put he held me back and slammed his lips on mine.
I struggle to get out of his tight hold and succeeded in pushing him out. “Don’t try this anymore Luca, don’t make me hate you please try and understand me” I said, wiped my lips, and left the hall back to my class where Jayden was already waiting for me.
“What were you discussing with him that kept you so long and why are you crying,” he asked arching his brows.
“I think I hurt him Jayden, I saw tears in his eyes and he couldn’t believe me when I told him I love you, do you think am a bad person for leaving him and loving you?” I asked weeping and he wiped my tears and hugged me, patting my back soothingly.
“It’s ok dear, you did nothing wrong and you are also saving the both of you from future harm and don’t worry about it, he will get over it soon si cheer up and let’s go eat alright? He comforted and I nodded sniffing.
He completely dried my tears and took my hands and instead of taking me to the school’s cafeteria, he took me to the parking lot and opened the door for me.
“where are we going?” I asked and he smiled. “We are going to eat somewhere else alright and I promise you, the food there is very deliciously made,” he said and I chuckled then got into the car and he drove out of the school.
“We got the very beautiful eatery and he stopped then opened the door for me. I step out and we walked hand in hand inside.
A server came and directed us to a table then gave us a menu each. I look through my own and ordered pasta and steaks. Jayden ordered his then the server left to get our orders.
“Are you sure you are okay?” Jayden asked about I nodded and smile at him.
“I’m fine and you should stop looking at me like that” I muttered and he pouted and pinch my cheek.
“You are so pretty and I’m really lucky to have you as my mate, I will make up for the things I made you go through and I promise you will never regret loving me,” he said and I grinned and pecked his lips.
The server soon returned with our orders and placed them on the table then poured the wine Jayden ordered into our glasses before leaving after telling us to enjoy our meal.
I took a spoonful of pasta into my mouth and the taste hit me making me let out a moan unknowingly.
“Mhnnm if you continue doing that, I might lose it and kiss you so hard here” Jayden’s husky voice whispered in my ears.
I blushed and glared playfully at him, he smiled and we concentrated on our food.
*****LUCA’S POV******
“No Rhoda you can’t do this to me, noooo” I screamed but she’s already gone without looking back.
I hit the wall and slumped to the floor weeping. “What the hell are you doing there sitting on the floor and wailing? Is that how you are supposed to act? No wonder she left you cause I would have done the same” I heard and turned to see Lisa standing hands akimbo by the door.
“What are you talking about and what are you doing here?” I asked and she rolled her eyes.
“I saw and heard everything she said to you so don’t pretend to be fine and as for what I’m doing here, you should be happy I’m here at this moment because you need my help now more than anything.
“Why should I be needing your help if I may ask?” I glare at her and she chuckled and walk closer to me.
“Don’t you want to get back your girlfriend or are you going to seat and watch Jayden take her away from you?” she asked and I scoffed.
I do want to get her back but I don’t need any of your help to do that, I have my ways and I know I’ll get her back myself so thanks for your kind gestures even though I know you aren’t kind but looking for a partner to execute your evil plans” I declared and walked away from there.
**RHODA’S POV***
We returned to school after finishing our lunch and the rest of the day went well till the dismissal.
“Let’s go, babe, there’s somewhere I’ll like us to go so we should quickly go home and prepare because we ain’t going on our uniforms,” Jayden said grabbing my backpack as he helped me pack my bag.
I got into the car and he drove home. We got to the house and I stepped out of the car, greeted by the mains, I nodded returning mine then walked to the luna who was watching a drama.
I’m surprised she’s watching drama cos I’ve only seen her watching fashion shows.
“I didn’t know you are also a fan of drama just like my Mum,” I said and she smiled.
“Really? Your mother loves drama too?” She asked sitting up and I smiled.
“You have no idea, she’s crazy about it and whenever she’s on it, she sees nothing else except the television.
” Wow, I would love to see such an amazing fan, can you give me her number I’ll love to invite her over for dinner and maybe a movie night,” the luna said and I nodded and put my mother’s digit into her phone.
“Hi Mom, how are you?” Jayden greeted and pecked her cheeks making her giggle. I smiled and left them both to go take my bath and prepare for wherever he said we would be going.
I took my bath and wore high waist jeans, baggy white polo, and a white canvass to match. I tied my hair in a high ponytail and laid my edges, applied a clear lipgloss, and took my white shoulder bag and I’m done.
I climbed down the stairs and met Jayden already sitting and waiting for me. He perceived my scent and looked up, then smiled and walked to me.
“You look amazing like always,” he said and I blushed. “Let’s go” he took my hands and we walked out of the house to the car.
There are so many cars in the garage that I don’t even know most of the names. He walked over and beeped his key making a white Bugatti beep open.
“Get in,” he said and opened the passenger seat for me, I nodded and got into the car then he walked to the other side and also got in then he drive off to who knows where.
He stopped at a city plaza. This place got to be the biggest shopping plaza I’ve ever beheld. I stepped out and we entered the plaza. I wonder what he wants to get from here.
“Okay baby you can pick whatever you want,” he said and my eyes dilated. Really? I should take anything I want? I asked and he nodded smiling.
I hugged him and gawked at the amazing beautiful clothes perfectly worn on the mannequins.
I look through them and saw a beautiful black gown with a diamond plated design and the neckline is v-shaped, it has an open back.
The waist and hips hung tightly on the mannequin and from the knees, it expanded down in an A shape. The dress is beautiful and the diamonds sparkled in the light.
I checked the price tag and nearly slumped, Really? There’s no way this dress costs this much. A million dollars? No freaking way am I buying such an expensive dress.
I left it and tried to work away from it but my eyes lingered on it, I mean it’s really beautiful but no, won’t work.
I left it and went to get some other less expensive ones but it was so hard to come across a less expensive one.
I picked a few clothes and shoes then a few handbags and sunglasses before returning to where Jayden was sitting.
“Are you done” he arched his brows and I nodded. That’s not true, you can’t be done when you barely have nothing in your hands” he said and told me to go get more but I refused.
“Common these clothes are a lot expensive and you don’t expect me to pick so much,” I said and he scoffed.
I don’t only expect you to pick much, I expect you to pick half of the shop and that’s what we would be doing now because you pick as much as you can and don’t worry, I’ll help you” he said and stood up then pull me to the clothing section where he started picking up everything he saw and by the time we finished, I had a lot of clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry and other accessories.
Then to my astonishment, he just ordered the worker to pack up everything and we just walked out without him paying for anything.
“Are you not forgetting something?” I asked and stopped walking. He also stopped and glanced at me then arch his brows. “Forgetting what?” He asked and I pointed at the bags which the workers were already taken to the car.
“Oh, that? This place is mine and I don’t need to pay for anything and that includes you, you can come anytime you want and pick anything you want and you won’t be charged” he said and my eyes widened and I looked back at the plaza.
“You mean all these are yours?” I asked surprised and he nodded as though it was nothing then opened the door and asked me to enter. I entered and he drove us back home.