Mr Desmond turned to me and asked.
“You were saying something. There’s another what….? I don’t get it…
I was about to continue when another waiter came to inform Mr Desmond that the space he parked in was already booked by an elderly woman.
He apologized and asked Mr Desmond to kindly go and repark.
Mr Desmond asked him if he can drive so that he can go and do the reparking but the guy said he was still learning and can’t risk his car.
Mr Desmond wanted to really hear what i got to say but he said he will be right back.
He did something on his phone before dropping it on the table.
He left.
Immediately he left Nick rushed up to me.
“I have to pull up that trick so that he can leave. What are you doing Kat? I mean I thought you told me there’s nothing serious between two of you but I saw the way he was holding and looking at you, that’s beyond normal. What is going on… is it because of him you refused to accept my ring. You asked me to give you time and I’m still waiting for your reply up till now. You confessed your love for me and how much you desire to spend your life with me but everything you say contradict what you do. How can you claim to love me yet you are cheating on me with this man. I know you are only after him because of his money not because you love him. Kat you can’t be playing games this expensive game. If is money you want then gather as you can and get the hell out of his life. How do you expect me to feel when you come here with him and getting all intimate with him right under my nose….
“Nick… Nick listen to me. I’m not playing any games. I will see you tomorrow and we will talk about all of this. This is not the right time please. I asked you to give me time so that…
Just then I sight Mr Desmond coming.
Nick turned and also saw him he quickly ran off.
I pretend as if I was enjoying my meal.
Mr Desmond looked at me suspeciously as I managed to smile.
He returned back the smile.
He picked up his phone and checked something before turning his attention to me.
He asked me to continue with what I was saying, I was quiet at first trying to think of how to began.
“Or should we go home…
I nodded and he took my hands into his as he lead me towards the exit door.
As I turned back I saw Nick staring at us.. even when he’s angry or should I say jealous he was still looking cute.
As I got into the car I heaved a sigh of relief.
He didn’t move immediately, he turned to me and said.
“Do you have anything with Nick…?
I was shocked with the way he asked.
Fear gripped me.
“No… no… I mean, I don’t understand the question. How… Nick… why… how…
Even my defense style wasn’t adding up.
He didn’t push as he started the car.
He got to a place and stopped.
He asked if we should go and see the doctor concerning my health and I told him that I was fine.
He insisted we go and I assured him that I was alright. Nick started calling, I quickly silent my phone before Mr Desmond drove off.
Immediately we entered the compound, I was expecting Erin to come out but I didn’t see her which means she wasn’t around.
Mr Desmond walked me to my door and said goodnight.
As I got into the room, and fell into my bed.
I couldn’t sleep, all I was thinking about was how to package the truth about me and Nick so that it won’t hurt Mr Desmond.
The following day, I purposely came out late but Mr Desmond was still in his room.
I knocked but I guess he does not want to be disturbed because no answer came.
I went out of the building and Erin was outside.
Immediately I saw her I turned to quickly going inside but she was standing next to me within few seconds.
“Have you been able to convince my dear husband? You had the whole yesterday evening but you didn’t I guess. Kay-se you are toiling with me… I’m a Scorpion and I will stink you hard if you keep messing with me and mine. All you know how to do is to spend my husband’s money and sleep with him… aren’t you ashamed of yourself? You can’t have Desmond… he belongs to me and only me. I will nail you to the wall if after the remaining few days you fail to do your given task. You have to go back to your fine boy fiance and leave my husband alone. Right now I’m still focusing on Richard, my former colleague. He used to be a fine model and he is still very handsome just like your Nick… if I get his name correct. Rich is keeping me warm because my husband has failed yo do that. Until Desmond returns back to me fully I promise to dump Rich. Rich is divorcee and he is super fun to be with. I spent the night with him and came back this morning. I still want my husband and I promise to remain with him if he accept me back. Silas is out of the way… he’s routing in jail and has no future because his license as a medical doctor is suspended. Desmond pushed me into Richard’s arms when he refused to reconsider. Why I’m telling you all this is because I know you aren’t better than me… and your life with Desmond is right in my palm. I will expose you to him if you don’t hurry and leave my husband alone. Remember pictures doesn’t lie. You still have few days to complete your task… you better hurry because I’m not very patient…. Kay-se Lukas… Remember no one… and I mean no one messes with me and gets away with it.
I turned to her and said.
“One thing you should know is that you can’t threaten me. Desmond respect me in every way including my body and even if I don’t end up with him I will make sure he does not end up with you too. He deserves better and you are the worst thing that will ever happen to him.
She laughed and asked me to hold on for a minute.
I watched as she put her hand underneath her clothes and bring out paper pack with just three pictures of me and Nick.
“This is not all the pictures, this are just the ones I carry around. You are trying me and my patience are running out. Desmond will get to know the kind of girl that you are soon. We’re birds of the same feather and we flew together…
I left her and went inside.
I was startled by Mr Desmond sitting in his lounge, I greeted him but he didn’t respond.
He asked me to come over.
I quickly did.
He asked me why I lied to him.
My heart beat increased as I tried not to think about where he was heading to.
He played a record on his phone and it was everything that Nick said back at the restaurant and also my response.
I never knew that Desmond recording was turned on.
I wanted the ground to open and swallow me.
“I’m very sorr.. y… I can explain. Please… is not what you think…
He rubbed his two hands on his head in a frustrated manner.
“You had all the time to explain yet you didn’t. I trusted you. I loved you… I thought t you were different. Your love for me all this time was all out of pity. I knew something was amidst… why is it that anytime I go to the fancy restaurant with you that is the only time they will come to tell me to either go and repark or some other irrelevant thing. I