Chapter 35
Tessy’s POV
“Tessy!!! Are you okay?” Sophia inquired and I just replied in a very low tone, “Yes, thanks for the update, I need to go in and rest, school was hectic.”
“Sure you need it, it’s all written in your eyes.” She replied and I walked to my apartment.
I locked my room door and walked straight to bed, I fell on my bed lost in my own world. He left?? Like he really left? I feel so used by Anthony right now… None of this was his fault, I am at fault here, if I never had a crush on him from the start, none of this would have happened… I made the move first and saw where it landed me being so hopeless.
I looked at my phone looking at the memories I have created with Anthony, I cried while doing so, I am just a baby being pampered by him, why does he have to treat me this way? I need him… I miss him so much….. Should I call him?? No, I can’t do that, he should be the one on his knees begging me to return and not the other way around, I need to be tough a bit even if it’s going to be a bit hard.
I closed my eyes and I ended up with the same nightmare all over again!! Now I am so afraid to even sleep, I walked to the fridge to get water and immediately I finished drinking. I felt a bit better, I couldn’t sleep and I couldn’t stay awake. What kind of life is this? I am haunted by the mess I have created and the scene of those three ladies ready to have fun with the man I thought loved me the same way, going to sleep, the mask figures waiting to hunt me.
A few days later, thinking about the whole thing over and over, I guess I need to face my father now, I really have no choice. I checked my phone, and Elizabeth sent a lot of text messages to apologize but I just ignored them all, not interested at all, she is nice but sometimes she is crazy…
My mom’s call came in but I refused to pick up, maybe dad must have told her, I know how much she loves her ex-husband so I am certain she is going to scold me, I need to make things right.
I checked my diary, and I remembered Dad once told me the address to his company, I just needed to get there and take him by surprise, that’s the best thing to do.
I wore a simple dress and was on my way out, “Jesus!!! Tessy, what happened to you?” Sophia inquired, why does she always want to know everything that goes on in my life.
“It’s just school stress.” I lied to her.
“Are you sure? You know you can talk to me right?” She added and I gave her a deadly look, “I have to go!”
“Okay then, take care.” She said waving at me, I just shook my head, I wished I could get another route to leave my home so she wouldn’t end up seeing me.
I took a long walk before I finally stopped a taxi, immediately I entered the backseat of the taxi, and the driver exchanged pleasant greetings. On the long drive, I enjoyed the fresh breeze coming from the window. It blew without worries. At that moment, I loved to be carried away by the breeze, and my mind drifted to Anthony. His strong hands, gentle on my skin, sent shivers down my spine. The way he whispered sweet nothings in my ear, his warm breath on my neck, made my heart race. I felt my cheeks flush, and my pulse quicken, as memories of our passionate nights flooded my mind.
My thoughts betrayed me, conjuring images of Anthony’s skilled touch, setting my soul ablaze. I shifted uncomfortably, my body responding to the fantasies. The taxi driver’s gaze flickered to the rearview mirror, and I snapped back to reality.
What was I doing? This wasn’t the time or place. I was supposed to be furious with Anthony, not craving for him. But my body didn’t care. It yearned for his touch, his kiss, his love.
I forced myself to focus on the passing buildings, but Anthony’s presence lingered. My sugar daddy, my temptation. I craved his touch, despite everything.
Just as I was getting lost again, the taxi stopped. “Ma’am, we’re here,” the driver announced, interfering with my thoughts.
I paid, stepped out, and took a deep breath of the crisp air, trying to shake off the longing. But it lingered a constant ache.
Why do I still want him? Why is my heart refusing to learn after hearing from Eddy that his Uncle is not capable of love?
I walked to the entrance of my dad’s company and I was so nervous, can I do this? Apologize for my reckless outburst and face the disappointment present on Dad’s face. I doubted myself and failed to believe in myself that I could make peace with my father, I really messed up, maybe I should just retreat and try again another day
I took two hesitant steps away, my feet heavy with uncertainty.
But then, my name echoed in the air.
“Tessy!!”
Damn it, it’s Dad’s voice, I guess I am doing this for real, Tessy just calm down, he is your father and he is going to forgive you. My heart skipped a beat as I spun around, forcing a bright smile onto my lips.
“Hey, Daddy!!”
The words tumbled out, laced with a nervousness I couldn’t shake.
Dad stood before me, his expression a mask of calmness, his eyes piercing but through his eyes, I could tell he was sad, did I make my father cry?
“Tessy, what brings you here?” he asked, his tone even and measured.
My palms grew sweaty as I fidgeted with my hands.
“Hi, Dad… I wanted to see you and also lunch is on me.,” I stammered my voice barely above a whisper.
“Okay, come in, I will finish with some meetings in the next thirty minutes.”
“Okay, daddy.” I think that went well, I said to myself.
*
At the eatery, there was a total silence between my dad and me, I didn’t know where to start from, “Daddy, you know you are the best dad in the world right?” Stupid me, was I supposed to say that?
“I thought you said I don’t deserve to be called your father and I was just a coward.” I noticed how sad his countenance looked.
“I am so sorry dad, I didn’t mean any of it, I was drunk that’s what happened.” I tried to explain.
“You don’t have to apologize, dear child, you were right anyway, I have failed as your father and I don’t think I deserve to be called your father.”
“Come on Father, you are my best dad and no one can take your place in my heart, I love you so much, Daddy..”
“I love you too my pumpkin but I need to do better so you don’t see me as a coward, there are some things you are ignorant about but when the time is right, you will be fully aware, of everything I did, I did it for you, I gave up a part of me, that’s how much I love you.” He said with so much sadness in his eyes but what did Dad give up for me? Why are they not telling me anything? Do they feel I am just a kid? I am an adult for heaven’s sake, I also have the right to know the truth, I guess I can’t get that from him as well.
We reunited and I decided to spend the night at my father’s place. Immediately we entered the living room, I saw my mother dressed in a stunning dress with makeup on and I guess she didn’t know I was with Dad, “Honey is that you!!”
Like what is going on? Does it mean these two are coming back together and they hid it from me? I notice the look on their faces and that explains the whole thing. I was right, these two love each other but what keeps making them not reunite, is that I will find out soon.
TBC..