{Earlene In America}
Pooja POV
The call I had been expecting came through and the name appeared on my phone screen.
“How cool? ” I asked with a cigarette at the corner of my lips.
“I did have you asked me. They are having a party in Cali’s home—”
“What party? ” I didn’t hesitate to ask him.
“More like a party union? I think those families that were away, will be back today. ” He explained and I sighed deeply. I looked at the documents in front of me.
“Thank you for this information. I will send the rest of your payment by Monday. ” I uttered and the call ended.
“I look at the documents and files. I need Calvin to sign those then, with that, I’m getting his properties then, he won’t be able to face the public because of the cheating scandal. ” I thought and an evil smirk curved up my lips. I stood to arrange everything. I will have everything carried out by Monday and his cheating scandal by Tuesday. That being said, I stood and picked my phone.
Getting down the stairs, a call came through and I sighed deeply before picking it.
“Where are you? ” She screamed to the extent that I had to move the phone away from my ear.
“Why are you screaming? ” I yelled and she gasped.
“Now you are yelling at me. ” She threatened and rolled my eyes.
“I got an Uber, I’m currently in front of my house. ” She uttered and I was stunned for minutes.
“Is she kidding me? ” I stuttered and rushed to the window to check. She’s indeed at the gate.
“You should have told me you were coming. ” I sound annoyed and I guess she sensed it.
“Did you have a man with you? ” She asked and I gasped but replaced it with a soft scoff.
“I’m coming to get you In. ” I mumbled and ended the call quickly.
“Gosh! She should have let me know she’s coming over. ” I mumbled and dropped my phone on the dining table to open the gate for her.
*****
I unlocked the gate and she burst the small gate open at once. I stood beside her, while she admired the exterior.
“It’s so nice to breathe fresh air in America. ” She shouted at the top of her lungs and I rolled my eyes.
“Should I go in and get something to prepare for you. ” I asked and she looked at me for minutes. She finally shook her head.
“I didn’t plan to arrive this week but I can’t wait to carry out the plan tonight. ” She uttered and looked back to stare at her.
“When did she plan all this? ” I mumbled to myself and followed her behind her.
“What do you have in mind? ” I asked as she walked to the building entrance.
“First, I want to ask what your plans are. ” She uttered and I shut the door behind us.
“I’m planning to get him to sign some property documents by Monday, then by Tuesday the cheating scandal will be all over the internet. ”
“You should carry out the plan of getting him to sign the papers tonight and lie about an urgent contract to get his signature. ” She uttered and I sighed deeply.
“Can’t you wait till Monday? ” I argued and she slammed her fist on the dining table.
“They are having a fucking party. He’s really going to be busy and he will sign them, not minding it. ” She said adamantly.
“He trusts me okay. He usually doesn’t review the contract before we sign because I did already. ” I uttered, trying to make her change her mind.
“Do you want to go back to the streets? And have God decided your face. ” She threatened and I looked stunned.
“What do you want me to do? ” I asked and she smiled.
“You should make up an exclusive lie that made you visit despite knowing he’s on a vacation. ” She uttered and I nodded.
“I should get ready… ” I mumbled and she hummed softly.
“I will be waiting. You should call me when everything goes smoothly. ” She uttered and I fist my hand tightly.
“I’m doing this because of the offer. ” I thought and went back to my room to have a change of dress.
*****
Author POV
Austin and Ayden, security backup guards, had reached Cali’s home before everyone could. They made positions. Zoey saw a missed call on her phone but she couldn’t call back because it’s an unknown number.
Landon and his friends and their girlfriends arrived at Cali’s home.
“What is with the tight securities? ” Nova mumbled and directed everyone in.
“Your brothers might want to be guided. Anna suggested as they walked inside the compound.
“Never knew Cali had a home like this. “Perry was mesmerized by the magnificent building. They walked inside the building and the living room was silent.
“Camila. ” Nova called and she raised her head.
“You are back. ” She stuttered which made Landon arched his brows.
“Your sister wants you to come upstairs with Landon when you come back. ” Crystal said as she came out of the kitchen.
“Is something going on? Camila. Landon asked as he looked at his younger sister.
“I think there is. A doctor came in and then, Ayden, Austin, Tanya, Marietta and Mrs Simon walked in a few minutes later. ” She revealed. Nova and Landon exchange stares. They asked their friends to have a seat in the living room but they suggested they will wait outside.
*****
Dr Murphy explained what he noticed and the evidence he gathered from the hospital CCTV footage. Including the one outside.
“Didn’t you run any background check on her before accepting her. ” Cali asked as she held her head. Andrew was beside her. Zoey didn’t say anything.
“So are you saying. Zoey is the cause of Zoey’s miscarriage. ” Nova uttered and they nodded.
“I told Calvin his personal assistant looks suspicious. But didn’t believe me. ” Zoey said with tears streaming down her cheeks.
“I’m sorry if I did not believe your words. ” Calvin apologized as he tried to touch her.
“You should take full responsibility for this. I’m not in for this party. ” She uttered and picked up her bag. Calvin rushed to hug her from behind.
“If not for no one, at least for our unripe fruit. ” He uttered and she burst into tears.
“I haven’t drunk unsealed things since I found out I’m pregnant. I don’t want to lose this baby Calvin. ” She uttered as tears streamed down her cheeks.
Everyone was surprised at the news, Mrs Simon couldn’t hold back her tears…
“I’m sorry for revealing everything like this. Calvin uttered in an apologetic voice.
“It’s fine… We are happy she’s carrying one. ” Mrs Simon smiled and pulled Zoey into a motherly hug, it lasted for minutes. Marietta and Tanya hugged her as they wiped her wet face.
“You will be fine. I’m confident still one is staying sis. ” Nova uttered with teary eyes. The tears are streaming down her cheeks already.
Zoey pulls her into a tight hug as she cries their eyes out.
“Guys, my men spotted Pooja outside. ” Austin uttered and everyone looked tense.
“Are the police among the securities? ” Dr Murphy asked and Ayden nodded.
“Tell them to get the party started. We have to keep Zoey and doctor Murphy here. While we go downstairs and pretend as if nothing happened. Then the police officers will take over. ” Austin explained and they nodded. Everyone got out of the room, leaving Calvin, Zoey and doctor Murphy.
Calvin moved closer to her and kissed her for seconds.
“Everything will be fine. Huh! ” He assured and she nodded.
TBC.