Chapter 22

JAY
"I am looking forward to working with you Mr Romans." Mr Kennedy said shaking hands with me.
I have been very busy at this party discussing with business associates and new partners. Cheers to the business organization for always arranging this trip in order to make the business world better.
I think I have left Carla for too long. She has been on my mind while I talked to these people. I seriously want to see her, I am completely crazy. I literally left her just a few minutes ago and I already miss her?
This is new. I walked past the other businessmen and looked for my friends. Since I left her with Beatrice, she shouldn't be bored at all. I got close to them, to my surprise she isn't there. So is Beatrice and Damien. Only Nelly and a few people could be seen, I guess Beatrice must have taken her with them.
Nelly smirked on seeing me, his face lit with humor. He has the habit of being happy and jovial no matter how trivial the matter is. He's too playful that you could mistake him for a commoner sometimes.
"Hey buddy. I have been looking for you and your chick. Where have you been?" He asked faking a worried face.
I still don't get why he likes calling her a chick though.
"First, I'll mind if you stop calling her a chick. Her name's Carla. And I think I left her with you guys, how come you're asking me?"
He looks surprised at my words. He moved close and checked my temperature.
"You're fine but your words are not fine. What do you mean you don't know where she is? Damien and Beatrice are over there." He pointed to Damien and Beatrice dancing.
"I thought she would be with you. Now that you're asking me, I'm more confused."
If she is not here, then where could she be?
"I've been talking to a few people. I didn't take her so she would not be bored. I never expected that she won't be here."
"Perhaps she went back to the suite?"
At the mention of that, I dialled her number on my phone. She did not pick up, I wanted to give up when I saw an annoying sight.
"That idiot never learns right?" I clenched my fists with gritted teeth.
Nelly followed the direction of my eyes and shook his head.
"Come on buddy. Don't make a scene here. You just go take your chick gently and-"
I already walked towards them.
"May I know what this is about? Why are you here dancing with this idiot?" I asked very furious.
Carla disengaged from him with no emotions on her face. She sneered.
"We are just doing a friendly dance. You left me all alone, he offered to keep me company. Unlike you, he's a gentleman." She fired.
I scoffed, gentleman?
"There's a reason why I'm here. For business and not to flirt around with people showing them the only talent you've got." I fired back.
I guess what I said hit her. She stared at me with widened eyes. Then she ran away.
"Good job. At least you managed to chase her away." He said sarcastically.
I dragged the collar of his shirt and pushed him.
"Stay away from her. This would be my last warning to you. You know what I can do, Jerry." I threatened.
He didn't say anything else. He simply smiled and walked away.
Such nerves he has. I angrily left the hall to look for Carla. I said too much to her, though I didn't think she'd be angry. I saw them dancing and holding each other like a couple, I couldn't contain my jealousy so I said something I didn't mean.
She has always been proud of what she is. Why is it different now? Why does she take offence in that?
Has she turned decent by any chance?
"Carla! Carla!!" I called but got no response.
I kept checking around for her, eventually I found her sitting by the poolside. I saw her wipe her face, making me more confused and guilty. I don't get why she's like this over something she's always been proud of.
"Carla." I called behind her.
She didn't look at me. She sniffed and wiped her face again.
"Go away and leave me alone." She harshly said in a breaking voice.
"I want to talk to you. Are you going to turn or do I have to carry you?"
She didn't make any attempt to move. I sighed, then removed my shoes to sit beside her.
"I'm sorry about what I said earlier. If that's why you're so gloomy." I apologized.
"Like I said, I don't want to talk to you. Please stay away from me."
I brought her face to mine.
"I apologized. I don't know why you're suddenly mad that I called you a whore. I mean that's what you've always called yourself."
She moved my hand from her face.
"I am not thinking about that. I want to be alone, can't you see? It's not always about you. Stop feeling so great."
She's taking out her anger on me. I understand that, but I can't find myself leaving. My body is tensed, I feel like I'm the one in pain.
"I can't stand seeing you with anyone especially that Jerry or whatever his name is. I can't contain my own jealousy when I see him." I stated.
She scoffed.
"What are you talking about? What jealousy? You asked me to be your personal call girl for six months not your girlfriend. I agreed not to have sex with any other man but not to talk to them anymore. I am becoming uncomfortable with your requests so I'd like to terminate the contract. Your money is still intact."
What sort of outburst is this? I wasn't expecting her to accept that but this? She is confusing me.
"I can't help how I feel about you. I l-" I stopped myself before I could continue.
"I'll just excuse you." I got up and wore my shoes.
I can't believe what I almost said. This is becoming too confusing for me. What exactly is wrong with me? No girl has ever dared or talked to me the way she does? I can't let her go, why?
"Jay! I've been looking everywhere for you." I heard the unwanted annoying voice.
I stared hatefully into her beautiful face. She has a very misleading personality. No one would know she's a devil without a heart. I lost everything years ago because of her, if only my mom gave up on me then I'll be toast by now.
She made me wreck my mother. She turned me to a fool and took my love for granted. I have never desired any other woman since then except for now. Carla, I don't understand what I feel for her.
I am afraid to admit what I feel. I think it would go away soon. She's not the type of girl who would want this. I don't want to go through another phase of heartbreaks again.
"Um.. Jay you are not saying anything."
"What am I supposed to say? Do you have anything to say to me that you can't tell my assistant?"
She pouted, faking her pitiful face again.
"I know how resentful you feel about me. That only gives me more hope that you still care about me..."
I scoffed, really?
"Therefore, I won't stop till you forgive me and see my sincerity. I am truly sorry for all I have done to you. I was stupid in the past, I know better now."
"I like your speech a lot dear. But I'm leaving now. Tell that to your..."
I noticed she seemed to be looking at something. She suddenly leaned forward and kissed me. I stood in shock, don't exactly know why I'm shocked.
I pushed her off when I regained myself. I looked at her in contempt. That's when I saw Carla staring daggers at us.
"You lying bastard! You deserve to die! I don't have a girlfriend and you're kissing her! Tell me, she's not your girlfriend anymore?" She fumed.
Wait. Is Davina the girlfriend she has been talking about? The one who keeps harassing and insulting her? I narrowed my eyes at Davina, she smiled innocently.
"You should calm down Carla. She's just..."
"Keep your explanations to yourself. I don't need it. Excuse me." She stormed away.
I faced Davina, grabbed her wrist painfully. She winced in pain.
"Jayden! Stop you're hurting me!" She screamed.
"If I see you anywhere near Carla again, I won't hesitate to cut your hands off. Try that again." I warned seriously.
I let go off her hand and walked away. I don't know what to do now. I'm about to have another argument with Carla.