Chapter 34

CARLA
Jayden is a very good liar. I mean does he also lie for a living? Yesterday was all good. He was so romantic and sweet to me. I believed every shit he uttered from his mouth, I told him everything about me. I had a great time thinking he was mine. I wanted to confess how I feel to him too. I also thought about giving commitment a thought for the first time.
This morning, I woke up to see him leaving. I acted like I did not see him. I went into the bathroom to take a bath. I heard a knock on the door from the bathroom. I wore the bathrobe and went into the room. Two people bowed and walked in the moment I opened the door. One with a package and the other with a troll of breakfast.
"Good morning madam. Mr Romans asked us to bring this to you." One of them said.
"Umm... Thanks. You can leave now." I replied checking the package.
They both bowed and walked out. I checked the package, a long black floral dress, a black shoes and and everything black accessories. Though the jeweleries are made of diamond, these must cost a fortune. Why was he suddenly buying me these things? I wondered.
I saw a note in the package.
~ This is a dress for tonight. Beatrice is having her birthday party. You might want to buy her a gift later on. I'll be back soon ~
Hmm, Jerk. What does he think he's doing going out alone? And why am I just finding out about Beatrice's birthday party now?
I suddenly feel bad. Beatrice doesn't have much friends except for all these business associates, she has been seeking for my attention for days now. Which I've gladly being ignoring, I'm such a bad person.
I should get dressed and pick out a gift for her. I'm not having breakfast yet, I'll go out and look for something. I quickly dressed up causally but hot, then left the suite. I went out passing by the restaurant, that's when I saw Jayden and his friend Nelly. Great! This is where he is, having breakfast with his friend and leaving me to eat alone like a prisoner. He's such a proud, rude peacock. I'll show him what I can do.
I got to their table and made sure I did what he doesn't want. I flirted with his best friend just to see his reaction. And much expected, he dragged me out of the restaurant just to scold me. Then he walked out on me, he stopped in front of Damien talking to him. I walked past them in fury, Jayden is such an annoying pervert.
I walked to the mall looking for something to get Beatrice while still angry. I couldn't decide what to get in the end so I called Joyce for help.
"And the queen decides to call her subjects today. To what do we owe this honor your majesty." Joyce said sarcastically after picking the call.
It's quite obvious she's mad at me. I feel very guilty and irresponsible for not calling to check up on my best friend for days now. Jayden has occupied all of my thoughts and actions, I almost forgot everyone that matters to me.
"I'm sorry Joyce. I know you're mad at me and..."
"You got that right. I'm so mad at you. But I'm waiting for you to come back, or better still stay there forever if you don't wanna die." She threatened.
I sighed, "Joyce I need your help."
I heard her scoff, "Of course. You only call me when you need help with something."
"You know what, just forget it. I will ask someone else."
"Don't you dare hang up on me! Now tell what you want."
I smiled, "Remember Beatrice? The new friend I told you about?"
"Hmm... Yes? What about her?"
"There's a party for her tonight and..."
She gasped, "Oh my gosh! Is she dead? Are they holding a funeral in her name?"
My eyes widened, "Joyce!!!"
"I'm sorry, but you sounded like she died or something." She replied innocently.
Joyce always finds the time to joke when you want to be serious. How can she think so far as saying that Beatrice died? That's such a bad thought.
"She didn't die Joyce. She's having a birthday party." I said tired.
"Oh, I see. And you need help choosing a gift right?"
I nodded like she could see me.
"Yes."
"Okay. I'll give you suggestions on one condition."
"What do you want Joyce?"
"For you to get your ass back as soon as possible. Tell your boyfriend or whatever he is." She ordered.
"He's not my boyfriend Joyce. Stop being a drama queen." I sighed.
"Whatever. Are you in or what?"
"Okay, it's a deal."
I am tired of staying here anyways. It's always one fight to another with Jayden. I wanna go back home where I feel better a free, this island feels like a caged prison. I don't want to be here anymore if all I'm ever going to do is argue and fight with Jayden. And also if I have to deal with his sister and ex girlfriend who are following him around like his shadow.
Joyce gave me suggestions on what to get and I finally got something good for Beatrice. I went back to the suite, I met Jayden already there. I ignored him and moved towards the bed, I suddenly stopped. He hugged me from behind and kissed my neck, I loved every bit of it even though I wanted to stop him.
"I'm sorry for getting mad at you over something so petty. Please don't be mad at me." He apologized still hugging me.
What? It's not a surprise that he's apologizing but I feel so weird and I feel like he's not okay. He was being a jerk a while ago and now he's being a gentleman. Does he have a personality disorder or what?
"Umm... You're acting weird." I replied disengaging from the hug.
"How am I acting weird? I'm simply tired of us fighting all the time. At least I'm in love with you and I feel uneasy knowing you're mad at me. That's why I want to make peace." He explained.
"Even when you say it like that, you still don't sound sincere. But, I'll accept the apology just to make peace for now. I'm also tired of yelling everytime." I dropped the gift on the table.
His eyes went there.
"You got them a gift already?" He asked noticing the obvious.
"Yes, duh." I rolled my eyes.
"I thought we would go together but it's fine. I'll get my own gift since you already have yours." He said going out.
I rushed towards him pulling him back.
"Don't you dare leave me! You're staying with me today and that's it." I yelled.
He stared at me dumbfounded, "I can't leave? I'm going to get a gift for..."
"I don't care. You'll go later, for now we both stay in this room..."
.....
"Is there a reason why you're pulling me back?" He asked staring at me.
Okay, that was my imagination. I won't stop him from leaving even if I want to. I let go of his hand and walked back to the bed. He shook his head and left the suite.
The rest of the day was spent with no arguments, Jayden was busy when it got to evening. I dressed up on time and waited for him. He didn't dress up in the room, I always wonder why he has to go far to dress for a party. I don't know what he's hiding that I've not seen.
He came to pick me up a while later. As expected he's gazing at me lustfully, his eyes filled with passion.
"You're always looking gorgeous." He complimented with sincerity.
"Thanks. You're always looking good also." I replied awkwardly.
He took my hand, "My eyes are going to be on you all through."
I scoffed, "I'll be watching you too. Don't you think you can do whatever you want."
He arched his brow in inquiry, "Is that jealousy I sense there?"
I rolled my eyes, "You wish."
He chuckled, "I should do this more often."
"What did you say?" I inquired with a frown.
"Nothing. Let's go darling." He quickly said.
Darling? Why did that make me blush? Because I like him too. I looked at him and my eyes won't stop roaming round his body. He got us into a car for a journey that doesn't last more than a minute. He's being a drama king. I guess it's because he's too rich, he doesn't know what to do with fuel anymore.
As soon as we stepped at the entrance, all eyes turned on us. These damn parties and making me uncomfortable again. Why would everyone always turn to look at who's at the entrance like they've never seen a human before?
"You're different, that's why everyone won't take their eyes off you. Stop feeling nervous." He whispered to me.
"Thanks for making me feel worse." I replied sarcastically.
He led me to Beatrice and Damien after we said hello to a few people. Beatrice is looking really pretty tonight, it's her birthday after all. She's the queen of the party.
Beatrice frowned upon seeing us, I felt like entering the ground. She was sending me hateful glares that I began to wonder what I've done wrong, aside from not being with her for a few days now.
"How can you come to my party looking like this?" She asked in disgust.
"Beatrice what are you doing?" Damien scolded with a frown.
I looked around and thankfully people weren't listening to this conversation. It would be such a huge embarrassment. I should probably give her the gift and leave immediately.
"Beatrice I..."
I looked at Jayden for help but he doesn't seem to be bothered at all. How can he not care if I am getting embarrassed at all?
"You look more beautiful than me in my own party. That's not fair." She pouted.
"Beatrice I'm telling you to stop this drama right now." Damien ordered her already pissed.
I fiddled my fingers, "Umm... I didn't mean to do it. I'm sorry Beatrice, he got me the dress."
She suddenly burst into a laughter, Jayden was also grinning while Damien and I looked at them in a daze.
"Wow. I'm so good at pranking people. Just look at your face, you were so clueless. Same goes for my darling husband." She continued to laugh.
It was a prank? My body relaxed a bit knowing that. She really scared me when she acted like that.
"Did you plan this with Jay?" Damien asked looking at them suspiciously.
She nodded, "It was his idea to prank Carla. But I loved it, it felt so good. I'm so sorry Carla, I couldn't help myself."
I laughed nervously while sending deathly glares at Jayden. He set me up with Beatrice, was he planning to give me a heart attack or what? This jerk.
"You scared me too babe. Stop joking like that, it's not fair." Damien warned but with a smile.
"I know right. But it feels good."
"Happy birthday Beatrice." Jayden said giving Beatrice the gift he brought.
I also stretched mine, "Happy birthday Beatrice."
She collected the gifts with a wide smile.
"Thanks a lot you both. I appreciate you."
"You're welcome, enjoy your party." Jayden said leaving.
I wanted to leave with him but Beatrice dragged me back and said she had lots of gist for me. She didn't tell me all but she took my time. I decided to excuse myself a bit and search around for Jayden. I've not seen him since he left, only for me to see him talking to his ex girlfriend. I rushed there and met a bigger shock, he hugged her confessing to her that he loves her.
I know he hasn't drunk much. The bitch also confessed shamelessly, I rushed away in anger. Jayden is a big liar.