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Chase POV
The thought of her being mad at me, made me quiver. Please don't give up on me Lisa . I checked her WhatsApp but she wasn't online. I felt like my heart would explode out of fear of what might happen."Why do you look so worried?" Clara asked.
"It's none of your business..."
"Since you came, you have been in a bad mood. Did I do anything wrong?"
Seriously, is she a fool? Is it not obvious I didn't want to come to LA and bail out my Lisa. I just rolled my eyes on her and continued to read Lisa's twenty messages.They were filled with collectivism and patience.The tears were making my eyes pepperish, the more I read the sadder and guiltier I became. I didn't ask for this life Lisa.The thought of losing you drives me crazy.``Sir, where are we going?" The driver asked.
"We dropped her off at her suite then you took me home..."
"No!" Clara disagreed with emphasis,"What will people say? We are supposed to be seen together. I was robbed, remember?"
"That's what they know."
"Driver, I am going wherever he is going." She yelled.The driver gave me a confused look and I only shrugged.
Me:Hey bro, I need you to buy fifty roses and get them delivered at my place.
It took Luke almost ten minutes before he could reply and I felt like I was dying a slow death.
Luke: Bro what do you need all those roses for?
Me:What took you so long? They are for Lisa.
Luke:What will she do with 50 bouquets of roses? What did you do this time?
Me: didn't show up for our dinner date yesterday.
Luke:You are f*cked up dude. How is your drama queen? I heard you are in LA.
Me: She looks good to me. Text me when you deliver the flowers.
Luke:You owe me two bro.
Me:Ok.
"Sir, we are here..." The driver dragged me from the little fantasy I had built in my head just looking at Lisa's photos.I was about to get out of the car when Clara squeezed my hand."Don't forget to open the door for me Chase."
"Trust me Clara, I am in a very bad mood and you are the last face I want to see..." I pulled my hand away angrily and slammed the door after I got out. I walked into the mansion and found Jimmy's stepdaughter Lia looking all hot and s*xy.vDamn she is growing more beautiful as the days go by.
"Hello handsome?" She whispered at me seductively.
"Hello s*xy?" I winked at her before bringing her hand to my lips and kissing it.
"I have missed you..." She began playing with her hair as if telling me something.
"I am just one call away..." I pressed a kiss on her cheek and walked past her.
"Baby, I am finally done with my makeup..." Clara shouted behind me. I turned around, faked a smile and blew a kiss to her.
"You and Lia can chitchat, I will go and talk with Jimmy..."I headed upstairs into his office and slammed the door open.
"Bro..." I swallowed the rest of the words after his PA stood up from her knees, licking her lips.What the f*ck? Did I just interrupt a blow job?
"I am sorry bro, I didn't know you had company..." I rubbed my neck embarrassingly.
"Ann here doesn't mind, right baby?"She nodded, looking at him s*ductively.
"Go back to the office, I will call you..."As she began walking, he spanked her ass and the girl bit her lip, her hands on her ass walking towards the door .
"Hey Chase, you look good" She smiled and I just nodded awkwardly.I held the door for her as she walked out still in shock of what was happening.
"Bro, what was that?" I asked after I closed the door.
"I need some fun too. Hannah is getting old by the second and the 24 year old me needs to be satisfied..." He answered shamelessly.
"Lia is growing s*xier by the day.Have you seen the curves? how that ass is popping?"I commented, slumping on his sofa. I smiled at myself thinking if Lia is still a monster in bed. I wouldn't mind trying especially right now that she is a full grown woman.
"Bro, stop thinking too much about her..." Jimmy snapped on my face.
"What?" I shook my head smiling.
"I know she used to sneak into your room at midnight and you guys would f*ck like nobody's business.You are the one who took her virginity."
"I wouldn't mind doing it tonight." I winked at him.
"Chase the player. What about the Lisa girl?" He raised his eyebrows at me.
"She will always be the main other woman. The other women are just for fun..."
"I thought she drove you crazy?"
"She is driving my heart and mind crazy, not my d*ck..."
"The mighty Chase." Jimmy chuckled and I joined in.
"So can I taste Lia tonight? it's been long..."
"That's between you two" He raised his hands in surrender.We were talking about his affair with his PA, when it began when my phone pinged with a message.
Luke: There is no one at home.I actually found the door open.The moment I read that, my heart fell in my stomach.
Me:Are you sure there was no one at home?
Luke:Yeah bro.I have left the roses in your living room.It seems you screwed up big time.
Me:I owe you one.
I stood up from the sofa and tried calling Lisa, pacing around the room..I know I am not good for you Lisa a but it's worse without you.I don't understand what I am feeling because it so unfamiliar but all I know is that I want so close by me always.You make me complete.
"What's up bro? are you okay?" Jimmy asked.
"Lisa is not in my place. She said she would wait for me, she can't leave me..." I stammered.
"Calm down! She is probably mad at you..."
"Why is she not picking up?This is the fifth time I am calling..."I felt like I was almost getting a panic attack.
"Bro, I think you finally fell in love..." Jimmy teased me.
"What rubbish?"
"You are panting, trembling and pale by the mere thought of her leaving you."
"She is different .My Lisa understands me, With her I can be myself..." I shook him vigorously that I am sure he felt dizzy.
"Then why not chose her?" He asked after I freed him from my grip.
"It's the same with how you can't leave Hannah because she has made you who you are..."
"Good point."I tried reaching her but all in vain.in the nick of almost giving up, she answered.My fiftieth call actually.
"Hello..."
"Lisa, my pretty doll, why are you not taking my calls? I have been worried sick."
"Okay..."
"Where are you? I delivered another surprise at home but you weren't there..."
"My place..."
"You said you would wait, why did you leave?"
"How is Los Angeles? Is Clara feeling okay? She needs you, I don't. Never call me or look for me again. I am done." She yelled before hanging up.Shock gripped me as I dropped the phone on the floor. I felt a teardrop on my hoodie but I didn't care.
How did she find out about Clara? I thought I was discreet. I slammed my fist on the wall angrily, cursing the press and the paparazzis.
"What did she say bro?" Jimmy held me back from hitting the wall.
"I need to go back home right now."
"What about Clara?"
"Do I look like I give a damn? I am almost losing my Lisa.Trust me there is something in her that I will never find in someone else..."
"Okay bro.We will first nurse your bruise."
"I don't have time..." I thundered and wriggled to free myself from him.I charged towards the door when Lia and Clara walked in.
"What happened to your hand?" Clara asked worriedly.
"I am going back home " I gritted my teeth.I walked past her when she held my hand.
"What is wrong with you now?" She stuttered.
"Something came up..."
"You are lying...."
"That's your problem...."
"In how many forms do you want to break my heart? When are you going to love me the way I need to be loved?"
I twisted my hand from her grip and walked to the guest room to get my bag. Clara it was a bad idea to run after me.
"You are not leaving.What will people say?"She yelled.
"Is that all you think about? What did I have to sacrifice for this?" I yelled back. Lord help me to keep my frustration in check or I am going to strangle her. Anger was growing inside me like a tumor.
"Get this straight Chase, you are only mine.I would rather die than lose you..." She gave me a deadly glare.I pushed her aside and walked out of the guest room only to find Jimmy and Lia standing worriedly by the door.
"Bye Lia," I hugged her, "Visit me sometime.We have a lot of catching up to do..." I whispered into her ear.
"Bro, do you mind taking me to the airport?" I asked Jimmy and he nodded wordlessly.
"Chase?"
I heard Clara call behind me but I ignored her and headed downstairs. Nobody is gonna stop me from making things right with my Lisa. My Lisa is coming to make things right.
*****
Lisa’s POV
I wish I hadn't picked his call.It's funny how hearing his voice made me smile even though he was the reason I was sad. I tried acting like this independent woman who doesn't need a man and pressed my eyelids harder but my tears still managed to find their way out.
I lied Chase.You don't have to be with Clara, I need you. She is a model, she will have guys courting her the second you dump her. I didn't know how to not think about him.Instead of retreating back to bed, I sat upright and began going through Clara’s Instagram. She was a socialite model with a huge social media following. Even in my dreams Chase would never leave that for me. I bit my lip not to cry but they dripped from my eyes anyway.
How can I feel so empty for losing something that wasn't mine in the first place. I searched for any updates about Chase's stay in LA but there was none.I retreated back to bed, pulled the duvet over my head and sobbed silently. I really miss him. I know I shouldn't but I can't control it.
"Come on short woman, have something. Even if it's just a glass of water..." Claire pleaded, peeling the duvet from my skin.
"I am not hungry..." I grabbed the duvet and pulled it over my head.
"You haven't eaten anything since yesterday..."The thought of eating made me nauseous.
"I will eat later..."
"Short woman life has to go on.We have an order and the bakery needs you..."Bakery wasn't my priority right now.I needed to get rid of this heartache first or else I will burn the bakery shop down.
"I know you can do it. Just let me be..."After I was sure her footsteps were unheard, I kicked the duvet off my body and began going through both their Instagram pages. Chase had posted a photo and he looked happier unlike me where sadness was sucking the life out of me.
Why is there no news about that couple yet? It's been a day already.Or did they decide to get married on an abandoned island or is Clara pregnant and they have decided to take time from the world.
That's silly Lisa.That witch looks like the type to not dream of having kids since it will be accompanied with gaining some pounds. Yes, I know what they are doing.They are lost in each other's arms and nothing else matters.Why did I not think of this earlier?