Chapter 18

JERRY
I sat on the couch sipping my drink. I just arrived to this hotel for this business summit. I never planned to come, my assistant would have represented me but I eventually came. That's because I found out my angel is here.
Yes my angel. Carla.
I have fallen for her from the moment I saw her. I love all about her and wanted her for myself. But she always states that she wants no commitment. I would have offered her a life changing contract if she didn't stand me up that day.
And this only happened because of Jayden Romans. I found out he dragged her away that day, now they're going everywhere together. I don't know what he did to make her accept him but I'll have her. This is the first time I'm picking interest in a woman after a very long time, not minding the kind of person she is.
At least she's honest and blunt.
"Tell me Eddie." I said to my assistant on the phone.
I told him to investigate where she is staying and tell me about it.
"Her room is not far from yours sir. Just two rooms away." He replied.
"Where is she now?"
"At the game center. She's seen with another blonde lady who happens to be Mr Damien Fernandez's wife, Mrs Beatrice Fernandez."
Hm. That's odd. Carla hardly mingles with people like that from what I've seen and her personality. So what's she doing with Damien's wife?
Well Damien's a good friend of mine, I'll have no problem matchmaking with Carla if she's close to his wife. Things seem to be working well for me.
"Keep watching her. I'm on my way there."
"Yes sir."
I changed into something casual and walked out of the room. I walked around the hotel till I found this gaming center. It didn't take long to find them. They're having so much fun from the looks of it, and Carla is looking way too beautiful today. I moved close to them and waited till they're done with the level. They didn't notice me behind them at first.
"Yay! I won again! I'm so much better!" Carla rejoiced happily while Beatrice pouted.
"Can I join you ladies?" I asked gently.
Carla turned abruptly having a shocked look on her face.
"Jerry?" She called in shock.
"Oh hello Jerry. It's so good to see you." Beatrice smiled.
"Hello Carla. Hello Beatrice, it's good to see you too." I smiled.
"You know each other?" Beatrice asked me.
I nodded, "Yes. Carla is a very special person to me."
Beatrice raised a brow in inquiry, "Wow. I thought you came with your partner. Is Jerry your partner?"
She palmed her face, Carla.
"I think we should go get a drink. My throat is dry from all that shouting." Carla cut in diverting the question.
I know Beatrice would agree, she's always asking questions and forgetting them.
"Sure. You can join us too Jerry. Let's go."
Carla looked at me before walking ahead, I walked behind them while they chatted. I'm not too bored, I simply want a chance to talk to Carla. If she keeps seeing me everyday, it will be hard to get me out of her head.
We stopped in front of a bar.
"This place seems like it. Let's check it out Carla." That's Beatrice leading the way.
We walked into the bar and found a table to sit. I sat very close to Carla, unable to take my eyes off her body. It's hard not to be moved when you see Carla's body. She's got the body of an angel and it's difficult to resist her.
I won't deny my body is longing for her.
"I'll be back guys. I gotta quickly use the restroom." Beatrice said leaving us.
As soon as she left, Carla diverted her gaze to me. Probably because she's about to question me, tough as always.
"What are you doing here?" She asked in a calm tone.
I smiled, "You don't have to feel so tensed Carla. This is just a coincidence. I am a businessman too and I have business to attend to here. But now that I am seeing you, I have a reason to stay."
"Stop trying to flatter me Jerry. Are you sure you're telling the truth or should I shut up?"
I chuckled, Carla is funny.
"Don't shut up. I love to hear you talk. At least we're friends now right?"
"Sure we are. If you don't make things awkward and you keep it this way." She accepted.
Beatrice came back.
"What are you two chatting about? You didn't order anything." She asked wiping her hands.
"We'll make an order now. I'll pay for everything, get anything you want."
Beatrice smiled, "Oh you're so sweet. Waiter!"
I'm doing this for Carla.
DAVINA
"This is not what I planned for Stacey! I didn't know he now let's bitches roll with him. I was told he came with her! I actually thought she's throwing herself at him!" I yelled on the phone.
"You need to calm down Davina. I warned you didn't I? But that's not the point now, you're saying he has a girlfriend now?" She asked.
I groaned in frustration.
"You're not getting the message Argh! She is not his girlfriend I'm sure of it. She's just someone he hired for show, he is doing this because of me. It only shows that he still loves me, he just wants to make me suffer." I lamented.
She sighed, "I wish I was there to comfort you Davina. I just want you to be careful and don't do anything that will make him hate you. For now, stay calm until his mind settles. He'll eventually come back to you if he's meant for you."
"Thank you Stacey. I'll call you later, I need to hang up now."
"Bye."
I hung up. I need to investigate that girl and know who she is. She had better be what I think she is. She can't have Jayden! Never! He's mine alone, I'll have him no matter what it takes.
I walked out of my room and headed to Jayden's room with hopes to bump into him at least. I want to see him.
Luck is on my side as I bumped into him coming out of his room. He saw me but acted like he didn't see me, I stopped in front of him.
"Hi Jayden." I smiled.
He scoffed, "It's Mr Romans to you Miss Howell. How many times do I have to tell you that?"
"This is a hotel and not business hours too. We're free to be informal."
He made to walk away but I stopped him.
"What do you want Davina?!" His icy voice asked.
That scared me, yet gladdened my heart that he finally decided to call my name informally.
"Forgiveness. That's all I have wanted from you for years. I just didn't know where to find you. I want us to be good again, please Jayden." I pleaded.
He laughed. "You want forgiveness Davina? At what expense? You think I'm that stupid to not know what your ambitions are? Stay out of my way Davina. For once be reasonable."
"Jayden please. I understand how you feel and that you're mad at me to the extent of not wanting to see me but have a little patience. I regret everything I did all these years with no peace of mind at all. Just forgive me please, that's all I want." I tried to look as sober as I can.
"I insist that you keep your apologies to yourself and let me be. Stop showing me your face Davina." He scoffed and walked away gently taking me out of the way.
Sighs. I won't give up yet. For you to refuse to forgive me, it only means that you still feel something for me. That's why you're mad. And that's why I won't give up on you. I'll continue till you take me back, I'm going nowhere.