Forty One

"What brought your brows together, Marcus?" What happened to you in Los Angeles? "
"Don't ask too many questions, Lance," was my response.

"Are you aware of your deception?  I would not have known you were in another country if I hadn't paid you a visit at the office. " He explained to me.

"I'm not your husband, so I'll say goodbye to you; it's just like yours; you'll show up and leave without telling me," I explained.

He chuckles. "How are you doing while I'm gone?" 

"It's entertaining. I have the impression that I am the owner of your home. I sincerely hope you never return. " He said to me, winking at me.

"Stupid!



"By the way, did you get a call from Maureen?" Lance asked me.
"Yes, she was drunk when she called," I replied.
"What caused something to happen to her?"

"Nothing, but she appears to be going insane trying to find you," Lance explained.

"I have no idea what you fed her. Why is she so smitten with you? "Aldo shook his head.

"I'll leave as well. I always told her that I couldn't return her affection. But she refuses to listen." That was my response.

"Why don't you just get married to end her obsession with you?" suggests Lance.

I burst out laughing. "Whom will I marry?" 

Gianna flashed through my mind, but it was unlikely that we'd end up together because Bettina doesn't want me for her.

"Should I be the one who gave you the woman?"


The car stopped in front of the house. I went outside to unlock the gate. I entered the house. In my house, nothing has changed. The usual deafening silence has returned. I entered the bedroom and sat on the bed.

I just got back from the airport. The plane I had just boarded had just landed. So I took it right away to my aunt's house. I attempted to call Marcus but was unable to reach him. I'm pretty sure he heard everything my aunt said earlier. Perhaps he was upset and hurt because my aunt judged him harshly. However, everything my aunt said was correct. We haven't encountered many roadblocks yet, so if I can avoid him, I will.


I decided to pay Pia and Winter a visit because I missed them. I'm already standing in front of their house. Because the gate was open, I went through it. Winter had a visitor with a child running into the living room when I went inside. I first noticed a man with curly hair next to the woman.

"You have a visitor, Winter," says the man.
"Oh my, Gianna!" exclaimed Winter, delighted.

"I miss you, Gianna," Pia said.

"I miss the two of you," I said.

"By the way, this is Timothy, my brother and his wife," Winter explained.

"Hello, nice to meet you," Timothy said.

In response, I nodded. "Your face looks familiar," Timothy's wife observed.
I scowled.

“Really?

" I inquired.

"I saw you somewhere," she mentioned.

"By the way, my name is Cassandra," she explained.

"Nice to meet you," I said as I kissed her cheek.

"Where have you been?" I asked as we sat on the couch.

" Pia inquired, her gaze fixed on me.

I didn't look at her because this woman's radar was sharp. I looked up to Marcus's youngest son. They don't have a resemblance. Maybe to the mother, they had a similar on face. Then a baby boy kept staring at me.

"What's the matter?"



They were all laughing.

"Can you tell me your age? How old are you?" he asked me as he looked at me emphatically. He was probably seven years old.

"Why did you ask?" I replied.

"Nothing, just tell me your age," the child said solemnly.

"It's twenty-nine."

"Great. Just wait for me. Can I marry you someday?" he asked, kissing my lips.

They all burst out laughing at that point. Cassandra exclaimed, "Oh my God!"

"Timothy, sweetheart, I'm not sure if I'll be happy or scared," Cassie said to her husband, who laughed. I turned to face Winter. She simply smiled and held the child.

"What made you do that? Do you realize it's illegal to kiss a woman without her permission? "Winter asked her niece.

The child's face  was wrinkled.

"She understands," says the child.

I couldn't stop laughing. "Why did you kiss her, love? What if her husband or boyfriend finds out?" Cassie wondered.

"She's single, mom, I know," says the child.

I'm cracking up. This kid is special.

"Don't do that again next time," Draco said.

The child smirked. "I had a crush on her, that's why," says the child.

"What?" Pia asked.

"You already heard what I said, Aunt Pia, so I can't repeat myself."

"You're too young for her," Winter said.

"Whatever, Aunt. I wasn't always young; I grew old and had a job someday, so we can," the child replied, smiling.

"I already know your daughter's future, Cassandra; he gets married at a young age or becomes a playboy."


"He'll try, and I'll hang him upside down."

We all laughed, and I was about to ask Winter where her sister was when I was interrupted by Draco's question.

"Where's Daddy? Did he call you? It's been a week since he hasn't shown up at home," Timothy ask Winter while I sat silently listening to them.

"I'm not sure; he didn't call me either; perhaps he was just busy in the office," Winter replied.

"Doesn't he intend to remarry?  It's as if he has someone to spend his life with until he grow older. " Timothy said it again.


"Why don't we try to let him pick his own bride?" He was at ease in this manner. No man will be permitted to insist on something he dislikes. "

"You, too. Maybe when we say, "Leave Cassandra and your son alone because we don't want them to be part of our family.  I'm sure you're not going to let that happen, right? "

"Not at all!"Timothy stated.

"That's his point; if he still wants Aunt Maureen, we don't have to force him to go there. But he's not so we can't force him.  It's been a few years since they divorced, and they've been friends for a few years, but she didn't even like her," Winter explained.

 Marcus was correct when he stated that Winter was  hurt by her mother's disappearance.


"Oh, common. Winter. It's been three years since mom and dad divorced. You must let go of your resentment towards her. Not all relationships last forever. There are others who do not. You are about to start your own family. You get married and have children, but you still can't move on?" said Timothy.

"What are you on about, Timothy?" Winter questioned her brother.

"Don't act as if you're clueless. You and Dion have a romantic relationship. You shouldn't just get to know each other and then decide not to marry. "Timothy replied.

Winter's face then turns bright red.

"Wait a minute, Timothy! You're far too obnoxious. "Winter's chastisement.

"I understand. Okay, fine. We have to leave. We'll come back here next time," Timothy said.


Cassandra then kissed us.
"Let's go, son," she told her son.

"Wait, mommy," the child replied, kissing my cheek.

"Bye, Beautiful," the child said as he ran to his mother's side. I burst out laughing.

Earlier, I was standing in front of Timothy's house's gate, but no one seemed to be there. I ring the doorbell several times, but no one answers. And then I noticed a car headlight hit my face. I noticed him getting out of the car.

"Daddy, did you get a visit?" Timothy asked as he hugged me.

My grandson then emerged from the vehicle and hugged me as well.



"I miss you, Grandpa," I said, not realizing you hadn't come to see me until today. Are you overly concerned with your life? "He inquires.

"I'm sorry, little one; I've been very busy at work." "Cassie also came out and kissed my cheek. "Let's go inside first, Dad," it suggested.

My grandson held my hand as we entered their home.

We took a seat on the couch. "Dad, where have you been?" he inquired.

"I'm from Los Angeles.""

"You went on a business trip there?"

"Since his wife is in labor, your Uncle Darius has been sending me. He was terrified because the baby had out seven months."


“Seriously? The legendary playboy has shifted. "
"Yes,"

"Grandpa," my grandson said.

"Why?

"

"I had a crush on someone," the kid told me, and I laughed.



"Why are you laughing, Grandpa? Is it wrong to like someone at my age?" he innocently asked.

"Of course, you're too young to fall in love," I says.  Timothy, too, laughed.

"What on earth is this little man talking about?"


"He claims to have a crush on Winter's friend, and then he unexpectedly kissed the woman's lips," Timothy responded.

"What made you do that?  That is not appropriate. I explained to the child.

"Who's the woman he's talking about?" I asked, grinning.




"Her name is Gianna, Grandpa. She’s so beautiful. I told her that she should wait for me because I’m going to marry her someday. " I was humbled. It's as if my grandson and I are still rivals with a woman.

I laughed. Kids these days are so something. I also returned home.
“Who is she, Dad? I just met him now. " Timothy asked me about Gianna.

“She is the niece of your Uncle Darius' wife. " My answer.
“Really?"
And Cassandra came out of the kitchen carrying a tray of food. She laid it on the table.
“Gianna's beauty is something special. That's why even a young man like my son is attracted to her. And she is also kind." Cassandra said while laughing.

Gianna looked at me as if he wanted to tell me something.
"Why, son? Do you have a problem?" I asked him.
“It’s just that I want to meet the woman who makes your heart beat. Is there any? "he asked me.
I shook my head.

"Dianna mentioned something to me. She said she came to the house and you’re with woman." He told me.
Even Luca's mouth is very talkative.
“Nothing. "This is my response.

"Are you going to keep it a secret from me, Daddy?" I will no longer interfere in your life decisions; Harley's words have woken me up from blocking your path to finding a woman; from now on, you are free to choose what you want, and I will always be here to support your decision "Timothy stated.
"Thank you, son," I said, taking a deep breath. I told him to take the weight off my chest.

"It's Gianna, my grandson's crush," I exclaimed, laughing.

"How did it happen?" Timothy was surprised to hear from me.

"We both had a one-night stand before she Winter, but I had no hope; she doesn't like me any longer, she can't love me."


"Nothing, she was completely single, but I'm not sure she won't like someone like me," was my response.

"Did you make any attempts to court her?"

"Of course, but I'm always rejected."

"Dad, don't give up. She will also give you a chance in the near future. Sometimes you have to coax women hard enough for them to notice your efforts. "

"However, I have a problem."

"What exactly is it?"

"Maureen, this woman appears to be obsessed with me, and she threatens Gianna." "Timothy shook his head in disbelief.