{Why Do You Love Cali? Why Do You Love Her? }
Author POV
Nova was seen rushing down the stairs while the rest followed. They stopped at once. That was because Andrew was kneeling before Cali with mouth blowing air to her bump.
“What do you think it’s happening here? Camila asked with a sound of worriness in it.
“I don’t know, I’m also confused. ” Nova replied as they stood meters away from them. Andrew rushed inside the kitchen to open one of the small wardrobes on the wall. That was when it came to Camila and Nova realization.
“Did she hurt her stomach. ” Camila stuttered as she took steps closer to them.
“Did you hurt yourself? Camila asked as she made movements to crouch a little but Andrew told her to get outta his way. She moved away like he wanted and he crouched down a little with an ointment in his hand.
Alm this while, Zoey, Calvin and Cali herself were speechless. First, Zoey was stunned to see him panicked like this and her best friend isn’t saying anything about him either.
She recognized Andrew but she’s curious how he got so close to Cali.
“Did you know they are seeing each other? Calvin whispered in her ears and shook her head.
“I’m also speechless, just like you are… She didn’t tell me about all this. ” Zoey whispered and he sighed deeply.
“Today is going to be a long day. ” He mumbled and took his seat. Zoey also sat down and waved at Ann to come over.
“Could our guess be right Camila? ” Nova asked in a whispering voice as she finally got close to her.
“I knew from the start Nova. But everyone thinks I was stupid. ” She exhales briefly and looks at her friend. Camila took her hand gently and pulled her away from the living room. Camila pushes the guest room door and pulls her in.
“Your brother is responsible for her pregnancy? ” Nova had this shocking expression on face. Camila chuckled.
“I said it from the start, Andrew doesn’t have female friends except they are business partners, models and other stuff he does that involves a lady into it. The day I saw them together, the way he held her bump… Gosh! I couldn’t get the scene out of my head. ” Camila explained as she kept moving to and fro the room.
“Do you think her brother will be happy with your brother Camila? Nova asked as she bit her nails.
“That’s what I don’t know. I don’t know how they are. And my brother has worked with your sister’s husband on a business task which was successful. ” Camila added and they looked at each other.
“Shouldn’t we stay outside and find out what their response will be. ” Nova said to Camila. They both touch the door handle and burst into a round of laughter. Nova opened the door and shut it when Camila came out fully. They both walked to the living room and met everyone on the seat already, including Crystal.
“Come over here… ” Zoey said as she tapped on the empty four seater chair she was sitting on.
Everyone was silent, everywhere to be precise. Calvin was just staring at Cali and Andrew for minutes. Nova touched Zoey’s hand. Zoey eyes explain better than words.
“Do you think her brother is angry? ” Nova asked in a whispering voice.
“He’s not, he’s just teasing them. He wants to see who is going to speak up first. ” Zoey replied and she nodded.
“What’s going Andrew? ” Calvin finally says something from the beginning of the stars competition between the two.
“Between Cali and I? ” He asked to confirm.
“Yeah, because I find it hard to get what happened minutes ago wrapped around my head. Calvin uttered and Andrew cleared his throat.
“Cali and I are actually in a relationship. ” He uttered and Camila gasped. Hahaha, she’s the only one that gasped. She wasn’t expecting that from her brother, he should just go straight to point and have everything sorted out.
Zoey eyes held Cali’s and she nodded.
“When? ” Zoey mumbled but Cali couldn’t read her lips.
“When did you start dating? ” Calvin asked calmly. Everyone knows he’s curious and protective of Cali.
“A month ago–”
“A month ago??? Zoey and Calvin exclaimed with a perplexed face.
“Yes. I found out I was responsible for her pregnancy from the night we had together. ” He uttered truthfully. Cali took his hand into hers and he looked at her with a smile on his lips.
“Cali! Zoey called her name. Did you know him before you both spent the night together but you pretend not to know him? ” Zoey asked as she sat up properly.
“Your brother is responsible for the pregnancy…. ” Nova stuttered as she tightened her grip on Camila’s clothes.
“So my guess was right… Now it’s time to show Landon who is the smartest. ” Camila mumbled but Nova heard it.
“Stop picking on him. Why will anyone believe such, I didn’t believe such when you told me, I was doubting maybe I should or not. Not until now. Stop stressing him. ” Nova uttered sternly, it might not look sternly to Nova but it does to Camila and it kinda hurt her.
Camila shifted away from Nova as she tried her best to fight back to tears. Meanwhile, Crystal saw and heard what happened between the two seconds ago… She chuckled and mind her business.
“Nova’s voice looks mean and serious. ” She thought and looked at Zoey.
“Ann is kinda lucky and happy. I just hope she can stay and spend the night with her. ” Crystal thought and looked away.
“I don’t understand how or what Andrew is trying to say. ” Calvin uttered with a cool voice.
“What he’s trying to say is… He saved me months ago. I became drunk in a hotel I booked to stay overnight, but I got drunk before getting there. Andrew assisted when he realized I was drunk. I forced myself on him, against his wish. It was a night stand and we enjoyed it. He wore me a wristwatch and has been dying to have the first edition of it… The wristwatch was to recognize me anytime he sees me, anywhere we meet. ” Cali paused and took in several breaths.
“Should I take it from here babe? ” Andrew asked but she shook her head.
“I will finish everything. I want my brother to know I’m in love with you, not because it was a night stand or the pregnancy. ” She uttered and assured him she could do it.
“We met at Landon’s new business opening. From there, he made a surprise visit to my home.. He told me his real reason for the visit that night but I couldn’t bring myself to believe such. He gathered all the proof I needed in hours, not up to twenty one hours and he forwarded it to me. Including the CCTV of that night and everything. ”
“I decided to believe him and hang around with him. To feel if there’s any connection in our feelings, love and there was. I don’t know what to say to express how I feel being around him. But I love him so much.. Gosh! I can’t believe I’m confessing in front of everyone and not in private. ” Cali uttered as she wiped her tears.
Andrew stared at her, looking speechless. She just confesses her love for him, in front of everyone. He had the urge to run her face with kisses over and over again. But he couldn’t, not in front of everyone. He’s always shy in those parts. Calvin and his connections are top notch, Karen (Zoey and Nova elder brother) connections seem stronger than Calvin and his brothers despite them being the president’s children.
“I don’t know what to say to what’s on the ground. Remember, I’m not the only elder brother she has. She has Ivy, Karen, Marietta, Austin, Ayden, her best friends, her mom and the president himself. I’m happy for my sister, I don’t have any problem with you two together. I’m after happiness. If she’s happy with you then, I’m cool. ” Calvin uttered with a brotherly love and care.
Tears streamed down Cali’s cheeks.
“I have a question to ask you, can I go ahead with my question Andrew? ” Calvin asked calmly.
“Yes. You can. ” Andrew responded while he locked hands with Cali.
“DO YOU LOVE CALI? WHY DO YOU LOVE HER? ” He uttered and his shoulders dropped.
TBC.