Chapter 51

CARLA
(Continued)
I moved close to her to be sure I am not dreaming. This can't be a mere coincidence right? What in the world is this? There can't be someone else this close in the world. She looks just like me! How is this even possible if we are not related? She finally looked beside her and saw me, her eyes widened on seeing me. She began rushing away. I went after her, she ran. I chased her but I couldn't keep up because of my heart, I watched her get into a cab fast and left.
My hunch about her must be right then. If she's not the one I am looking for, why did she run away when she saw me? This could only mean one thing. She is the one responsible for that video. But there's so much resemblance between us. Who is this woman? She is the one who has ruined my relationship with Jayden, just because we look alike.
She has my hair color, eye color and almost exactly the same looks. The only difference is that she wears more make up and her hair is cut to her shoulder length. She has escaped and there's no way of finding her now. How do I get her? She has to pay for everything she's done to me.
I haven't done anything to her, what was her motive in helping to make me unhappy in the first place? I left the grocery store after getting what I wanted to get. I stopped a cab, and hailed it home. Joyce was waiting for me at the door.
"How did it go? I have been waiting for you all day and you don't even bother to call!" She asked curiously.
"I need some water first." I said flopping down the couch.
"A few seconds." She rushed into the kitchen and got me some water to drink. She stared at me worriedly, "Poor thing. You don't look so good. Tell me what happened with him."
"He doesn't want to see me. He doesn't believe I'm innocent, he only sees me as the slut he met before." I told her.
She frowned, "What? What's his problem? He always claims to be in love with you yet he can't believe you for once. That's not called love, he will regret this ehen the truth eventually comes out."
"He returned the money I sent to my account."
"What?! Did you give it back?" She inquired.
I shake my head, "I haven't given it back. He promised to return it when I do."
"Don't let him get to you bestie. He's not worth it." She expressed concern.
"I am not worried about that. I saw something disturbing earlier, a girl who looks just like me. It just occurred to me that she is the same girl in the video sent to Jayden."
She gasped, "Whoa! And what did you do? Did you catch her? Did you beat her up and interrogate her?"
Beat her? She ran away at the slightest opportunity, and I wouldn't do that even if she did. I would get my revenge on her in a much better way.
"No. She ran away, but I will find her. When I do, she will regret ever pretending to be me. She looks just like me, why did she do such a thing?" I wondered.
"Does it occur to you that people can do anything for money? Some people can even kill their family for the love of it. That's the way of the world, we have to learn to manage and live with it." Joyce explained.
"That's true, I want to know who would pay for my life to be ruined. I have my suspicions but I can't do anything without proof. They will regret it when I find them."
•••••
I tried sending Jayden's money back to him, it was unsuccessful. I think he made contact with the bank and prevented them from making the transfer. If he wants this the hard way, we would do it the hard way. I will withdraw everything in cash and take it to him, he has no idea how crazy I can be.
Joyce went out a while ago, she didn't tell me where she was going. Same thing happened this afternoon, I think she is seeing someone. I just don't get why she needs to hide him from me like I'm going to steal them. Doesn't add up for me.
The doorbell rang, I rushed to get the door. I opened it only to find Davina in front of my apartment. She chewed gum and eyed me hatefully.
"What are you doing here?" I asked harshly.
She pushed me aside and entered the apartment. Seriously, this girl has got the nerves to be bossy around me.
"This is where you live? I can't believe Jayden chose to be with someone like you. You can't even change your furniture after dating such a rich man." She mocked pacing around the living room.
"Your point exactly?"
"I only came to check on you. I heard you broke up with Jayden, I wanted to be a good friend and comfort you."
A good friend? When did we ever become friends?
"It's best you get lost before I lost my temper, you don't want to see the crazy side of me." I sneered.
She laughed, "Of course, I know you are a savage bitch. Jayden has finally opened his eyes to see the kind of person you are, thankfully he has left you. You keep chasing him, I know you went to the company today."
"Yeah I did. Guess what? His eyes still sparkle when they see me. That's not the main issue though, the main thing is are you stalking me?" I asked her.
She looked away in embarrassment and raised her head up high. Is she trying to fly or what?
"You wish! A woman as classy as me would never go after a low life like you. I only want you to stay the hell away from Jayden. He doesn't want you anymore, he has always been mine from the beginning." She warned.
I burst into a loud hysterical laughter, then I stopped laughing and dragged her by the hair to the entrance.
"You daft slut! How dare you?" She fumed.
"The next time you come close to his house, I won't hesitate to cut of your filthy legs and feed them to the hungry lions at the zoo. Try me bitch!"
She scoffed, "You will pay for this! I promise I'll make sure you regret this!"
I raised my hand like I wanted to hit her, she ran back. Where has all the courage that is making her run her mouth gone to?
"You were saying?"
"This is not over, I will be back for you." She said moving backwards. She stumbled upon a rock and fell on the floor with her butt.
Her face turned red, mostly because I won't stop laughing at her. A few people also passed by, she ran off feeling embarrassed. What an insolent bitch! She had the guts to come into my apartment to order me around? Where did Jayden meet this ill mannered parasite? So annoying.
MADELINE
I checked my watch, they are not here yet. I have been here for over thirty minutes. Could it be that they are not going to come? This is going to be so embarrassing. I am only beginning now, and they are already refusing to come. This is bad luck for me.
The glass door opened and they both walked in. I sighed in relief, perhaps luck is on my side this time. I stood up to welcome them.
"Good day gentlemen. Thanks for honoring my invitation." I said with a smile.
They don't really have smiles on their faces, they are always like this. Serious and straight to business.
"We're here now Miss Romans. Can you tell us the purpose of this meeting?" Mr Gomez asked.
"We took time off our busy schedule to honor you, we would appreciate if you didn't take much time in telling us what is going on." Mr Rogers added.
Mr Rogers and Mr Gomez are one of the major shareholders in my brother's business. They are also big names in the industry, they have a lot of experience and support. They have been with my brother for a long time, it may be difficult trying to convince them. I want their support, I want to raise an election. The company is already losing a lot since a few months ago, I want to use his relationship status as a tool against him.
And I'm starting from these two first.
"I won't take much of your time. I only want to discuss the possibility of getting a new CEO." I said.
They both looked at each other, then back at me.
"Are you saying you want to dethrone your brother?" Mr Rogers asked.
I shook my head, "I never said something like that. But now that you mention it, I think you are right. Have you checked the company's report these few months. Can you see a lot of losses incurred?"
"It is quite true that there have been a lot of losses. But none of them is your brother's fault. We have seen how hard he worked to get to where he is, he has been trying a lot. There's no reason why I would use that against him." Mr Gomez said.
I scoffed inwardly, what a proud man. I knew he would he a hard nut to crack. Unlike him, Mr Rogers can be easily manipulated.
"I am not saying it's his fault either. My brother has a lot of problems to worry about now, his emotional status is unstable. It is also affecting him physically, I only want him to step down for a while and get back when he is much better." I explained, hoping they would approve of it.
"Why don't you discuss this with him? You can come to a mutual understanding and be CEO until he gets better." Mr Gomez suggested.
Can't he be quiet for once? I wouldn't be this calm if not for what I wanted. He's just so annoying.
"You know how hard it is to stop my brother from work. If we could vote against him, he would step down and get sometime from work."
Mr Gomez shook his head, "I can't believe you wasted my precious time to listen to nonsense like this. If you want to become the CEO, find a good reason for us to accept you. You're still a child and you have a lot to learn, I am very disappointed in you. Don't call me again unless it's important."
He stood up, "I'll take my leave now. You can stay with her if you please, I will notify your brother about this."
Mr Rogers also stood up, "I'm going to leave too, there's no reason to be here."
"I'll make you pay for this!" I gritted my teeth.
They stopped walking and looked back, "Like I said, I will let this go because you are a child. Excuse me Madeline."
They walked out. He called me by my name! How dare they refuse me? They just insulted me and called me a child! I feel so embarrassed and angry. He also threatened to tell my brother about this. I have to do something fast. I can't let them ruin my plans.
I don't want my brother to know yet. They want me to do this the hard way, I tried the easy way but it didn't work. I picked my phone and dialled a number.
"Do it now!" I ordered the person.
"Yes ma'am." He replied and cut the call.
Now we will see who's going to win, me or them.