Chapter 40

I was tired of watching TV, so I laid down on the sofa and started day dreaming. I never thought I would one day say that I was tired of watching TV. I am an addict, a movie addict but today I couldn't concentrate long enough to understand what was happening in the movie. So I decided to switch it off all together and relax.

My mind kept wandering to Marcus. He was somehow different. More affectionate and somehow more open and in touch with his feelings. I don't know what changed in him but I was loving this new side of him. It got me excited to see what he would come up with next. While he was at work today, I stayed home. Not because I couldn't go out but because I didn't feel like leaving the house and walking around.

While I was busy daydreaming, I heard a phone ring. The ringtone was different so it was definitely not my phone. I woke up and went looking for the phone that was ringing while following the sound. The sound came from a landline in the kitchen. I never noticed that there was a phone there. I picked it up very curious as to who was calling using this thing.

" Hello madam Zee, this is David from the gate. Sir Jake is here to see Sir Marcus. Should I let him in?" Asked David who works as our watchman.

" Yes thank you" I said and immediately hung up.

What did Jake want? Was he here to bring more problems or did he find some other way to screw me over? I didn't trust him. But I will play along and see what he wanted. They say put your friends close and your enemies closer. Since Jake decided to be an enemy from day one, I will keep him closer.

The door bell rang and I went to open the door for Jake. He came in and made himself comfortable in one of the couches. He was wearing black from top to bottom. Even though it was the same color he still looked handsome but not as handsome as his brother.

I was annoyed that he was here when his brother was away. Clearly well thought of and planned. Frankly he annoyed me by simply breathing. I was tired of this man and all his bullshit.

" Would you like me to get you anything? Water ? Coffee?" I asked out of politeness.

" Water would be great, Thank you"

I went to the kitchen, came back with a glass of water and handed it over to him. I sat on the couch opposite from him and studied him. I was very eager to know why he was here. And most importantly why he came here when his brother was not around.

" If you are looking for Marcus, he is not here. You can find him at work"

" I didn't come here for Marcus. I came here for you" he said.

" Me? What could we possibly have to talk about?" I said getting angry.

He created a rift between Marcus and I once and I was not going to let him do it again. He was a poisonous snake, ready to bit each chance it gets.

" Yes you. I have to apologize for what happened in Masai Mara. It was not my intention to create a problem for you"

" And what was your intention exactly?" I growled.

" My intention was for you to leave him at your own terms" he answered sincerely.

" And why would I leave your brother? " I asked .

" Because he is a selfish prick"

I was astonished by how badly he thought of his brother. Were brothers not supposed to support each other? I must be missing something very important. What happened to between them?

" What do you mean?"

" My brother loves no one but himself. He has always been selfish and he won't stop now."

" What do you mean by selfish?"

" He dated my girlfriend and even proposed to her. Did you ever hear about Katelyn?" He asked.

" Yes I heard about her but I didn't know she was your girlfriend"

" She was until Marcus came along and swept her off her feet with his money and charm. He didn't care that she was mine first"

He sounded so hurt and sincere. He felt betrayed by his older brother who was supposed to take care of him and not be the one who caused him pain. I felt bad for him even if he was a villain in my story. It seemed that Marcus was the villain in his story. For the first time I felt bad for him.

" Is that why you kissed me?"

" Yes ,I wanted you to break up with him before he destroyed your life"

" You could have told me instead of breaking us up like that and making me look guilty" I retorted.

" How could I have told you? Huh! You barely knew me"

" I barely know you now!"

" Zawadi if you know what's best for you, you will leave Marcus alone. He will destroy your life" he whispered.

I wanted to believe him so bad but I couldn't. I loved Marcus and there was no way he did all those things he was accused of.

" I don't believe you" I sighed.

" You don't believe me ,fine. I know you are in love with him" he said as if it was a bad thing.

" I am in love with him. That is not news"

" Has he told you he loves you back?" He asked studying me.

I rolled my eyes at his silly allegations but I couldn't help but think back on our relationship. He has not said even once that he loved me.

" So he hasn't based on your silence and reaction" he concluded.

" Not yet" there was no point in denying the obvious.

" Tell him you love him and watch his reaction. You can tell me later how it goes" he said standing up and walking towards the door.

I went after him as I was not done.

" Is this why you came here? To create doubt and mistrust in our relationship?" I asked angry that he pointed out the obvious.

" No I came to warn you. This road you are on will lead to your own destruction. Leave while you still can" he said .

He left me standing at the door pondering on what we talked about. Was he the good guy in this story? Was I wrong to hate him?