Chapter 35

CARLA
I rushed out of the party and stopped outside trying to conceal my anger. Jayden is such a big liar and a player. After confessing to me that he loves me yesterday, he runs back into the arms of his ex girlfriend just because I didn't say the same? What kind of love is that? That's not love, it's all a lie. He doesn't care about me one bit and all he wants is to play with me.
I made it clear to him that I want no commitment, yet he's making it so difficult for me. I touched my face and saw that tears are almost coming out of my eyes, I quickly looked for something to wipe my tears. Until someone stretched out a hanky towards me. I collected it without looking at the person first, I wiped my eyes carefully not to ruin my make up.
Why does it hurt me so much to see him back with her? It hurts to hear him confess to another woman. I only want to hold back my tears and not make myself look like a fool. I rejected commitment after all.
"Are you okay?" I heard a familiar voice ask me.
I looked back and finally noticed who gave me the hanky I'm holding. Jerry.
"I'm fine, I just wanted to get some air." I lied.
He folded his arms, "Is it hot inside?"
"No, but I'm not used to parties like this. I only need a few moments alone." I replied.
He nodded, "I understand if you want to be alone. You don't look okay though. I'll head back inside and talk to you when you're much calm."
"Thanks." I forced a smile.
At least he understood what I wanted and respected my decision. He smiled and walked back into the hall. I stayed outside for a while contemplating on going inside to see more nonsense from Jayden or going back to the suite. I can lie to Beatrice that I wasn't feeling well, so I left unexpectedly.
I bumped into him when I turned to leave. I tried to walk away from him but he blocked me, he looks surprised and drunk. That's not my concern anyway.
"Where are you going? I've been looking everywhere for you. What have you been doing outside?" He asked with a frown.
"That's none of your business. Why don't you go back to the love of your life and stop bothering me!" I snapped at him.
He was taken aback by my outburst. Why is he pretending, does he think I'm stupid or what?
"What are you talking about? I was only talking to her when suddenly I..."
He held his head and staggered away. I can't help but follow him, he doesn't seem to be okay. I should probably forget my anger now and help him out.
"Jayden stop." I stopped him.
He suddenly fell on me, hugging me tight.
"I love you Carla." He said.
That's strange. He just did the same thing he did with his ex girlfriend now. What going on with him? Is he really not feeling alright?
"Jayden, you're not okay. Let's go back home." I told him.
He suddenly jerked up, "Home? We can't go home just yet. You need to stay with Beatrice and..."
"Oh shut up. It's obvious you've taken something wrong. Sit here while I go get Beatrice and Damien." I ordered him.
He sat down on a rock without protesting. I went in to get Beatrice and Damien, I saw Jerry talking to that Davina and Madeline. I got Beatrice and Damien outside and told them Jayden wasn't feeling well. They understood and got us someone to help him to the suite in case he starts falling. They thought that maybe he's drunk too much, but that's not what I think.
I have a feeling that bitch Davina gave him something that's making him act this way. I still don't understand why his sister would hang out with a woman like that. She obviously does not care about her own brother, trying to force him with his evil ex girlfriend.
We finally got him to the suite. The man left us, I helped him to the bed where he laid spouting nonsense. I removed his shoes and clothes gently, then I stared at his body. My hands roamed on his hard body as I laid beside him, watching him fall asleep after all the nonsense he performed.
"You have a lot of explanation to give when you wake up Jayden." I said to his sleeping face.
Then I rested my head, trying to fall asleep.
•••••
I woke up earlier than expected today. Jayden is still asleep and his phone won't stop ringing. I wanted to wake him up, then I decided against it. He should call them back when he's awake. I took my bath and ordered breakfast, he still did not wake up. So I had to go wake him up myself. I tapped him a lot of times before he opened his eyes.
"Wake up Jayden. It's morning." I told him.
He stretched his hands almost hitting me with them. I frowned and moved away from him.
"How long have I been asleep?" Was the first thing he could ask me.
"Seventy two hours." I replied with an eye roll.
He frowned, "I'm being serious. Why don't you just tell me the truth?"
"And who said I was joking. You should check your date to confirm."
He searched for his phone and found it on the bedside table. He glared at me after finding out I was lying. I laughed, it's my turn to be annoying.
"You pranked me yesterday remember? I'm not going to go easy on you either." I told him.
He shook his head and sluggishly dragged himself out of bed.
"I feel a bit dizzy. When did we get back last night? I can't seem to remember anything." He asked.
"Why don't you take a shower first? You and I have a lot to discuss concerning that." I replied.
He went into the bathroom without arguing. He came out a long while later, then dressed up and joined me for breakfast.
"Here, take this tea. It should make you feel better. I just ordered it." I gave him a cup of tea I ordered when he left for the bathroom.
"Thanks." He collected it from me with a small smile.
We ate in silence for a while before I decided to break it.
"Are you sure you don't remember what happened last night? You still can't remember?" I asked him.
"I don't know much. Perhaps you should tell me what I need to know. What exactly happened to me yesterday?"
I shrugged, "I don't know. You started acting weird. Hugging your ex girlfriend all over the place and telling her you love her."
His eyes widened, remembering that scene always makes me so mad.
"What? I did that?" He asked in shock.
"Yeah. And a few minutes later, you did the same with me. Tell me something, what exactly did you drink when you were with her?"
He rubbed his head, "I don't know. I only took drinks from the waiter passing by and-"
He stopped like he recalled something.
"I began feeling dizzy after taking those drinks and... What?!"
"Hmm... Waiter seems to like you a lot. I always knew there's something fishy with that Davina. She's acting so desperate trying to take what doesn't belong to her anymore. Doesn't she understand that you are now mine?" I said feeling angry.
His brow arched in surprise, "You mean I'm your property."
"That's not what I mean. Stop putting words into my mouth." I protested feeling slightly embarrassed.
"I'll deal with Davina and Madeline later. I know she wouldn't do this without my sister's help. I'll make sure I put them in their places." He gritted his teeth.
Hmm, I would be more careful if I was you Davina. You're too stupid for my liking.
JERRY
I managed to strike a deal with Madeline and her little friend last night. I caught her bribing the waiter to drug her brother's drink last night, and I saw it take effect on him. I wouldn't have stopped them anyway, even if it's poison. Sorry to say but he's hindering me from being with the woman I want.
He is the reason I can't be with Carla, and she won't give me much attention because of him. At least I know they also want to separate those two like I do.
~ FLASHBACK TO OUR CONVERSATION LAST NIGHT ~
"What do you want?" Madeline asked after she could not defend herself anymore.
I smiled, "Nothing."
She frowned, "What do you mean by nothing? You're threatening me for nothing? Are you sure you're okay Jerry? Just go straight to the damn point!"
"You should try calming down. You don't want to get much attention do you?" I advised her.
She looked around, then back at me.
"What do you want Jerry? For the last time, go straight to the point."
I sighed, "You're ruining the fun. But I'll tell you what I want anyway. I want Carla."
They both looked at each other, then back at me.
"Carla? Who's that supposed to be?" The other one who I know to be Davina asked.
"The girl with your brother." I told Madeline.
"Her? If you want her, why don't you go to her instead? I'm not her manager as you can see." Madeline replied.
"I know. You don't like her with your brother. I see you're trying to set him up with this woman here, and I want to be with Carla" I explained.
"So what are you suggesting?"
"How about we work together? I'll help you separate them. And in the end we all get what we want, no one loses." I suggested.
She thought for a while before facing me.
"How am I supposed to trust you? You just threatened me, now you want to work with me? I know you don't like my brother. I won't risk working with his enemy to achieve my aim. For all I know, you could be trying to kill him."
"That's true. But I'm not your brother's enemy. We just don't have a good connection. That doesn't mean I'll want to hurt your brother. If you think about it, the one doing that is you."
Davina cut in, "Umm... I don't think he means any harm Madeline. Think about it, if anything happens to your brother, we now have someone to hold responsible for everything."
"Yeah, that's true. Yet I can't risk it. I'm fine with you, we don't need a third wheel. He should get someone else or work on his own. So we can hold him responsible for whatever happens." Madeline replied her.
I chuckled, "Right. I'm a third wheel. I won't force you girls. I should probably be a good person and give your brother a hint. Who knows, we could become good friends from there."
They both looked terrified when I said that, exactly what I wanted to happen.
"Stop threatening me. My brother won't believe you." Madeline protested.
I shrugged, "He won't. He would believe this."
I showed them my phone, I have been recording our conversation.
"You!..." Madeline fumed.
"Yes or no?"
She glared at me defeated, "Yes. I'm going to make you pay for this one day."
"Good. I'll contact you when I need you." I got up, smiled at Davina and left the table.
I walked around the party searching for Carla, I saw her leaving with Jayden and another man. Whatever they gave him must have taken a great effect on him? His sister is quite a genius. I don't think they'll be able to do anything anymore now that I've spoilt it for them.
~ FLASHBACK ENDED ~
I smiled at myself. I'm going to have Carla the easy way and those two are going to do everything for me. I am lucky after all.