Chapter 43

Carlos woke up the next morning, he stretched his hands and turned around to look at the couch but there was no one there, he sat up immediately, he looked around the room but didn’t see her.



He got up and went to check the bathroom, but no sign of Triffany. He brushed his teeth and took his bath. He got dressed into a well-tailored navy blue suit and walked downstairs for breakfast, he looked around and still didn’t find her.



“Where the heck did she go, it would be nice if I could make her frown a bit.” He muttered to himself as he sat down to eat the breakfast passed by the maids.



"Morning brother.” Gabby came over to the dining and pecked her brother's cheek before joining him for breakfast.



“Morning, sleepyhead.”



Gabby looked up at him. “I was awake before you.” She said simply and continue eating.



Carlos looked at her, he was surprised that she hadn’t asked about Triffany. He cleared his throat. “I don’t see your new friend around.” He tried to sound nonchalant.



“New friend?” Gabby looked up at him. “Who?” She blinked. “You mean Triffany?” Carlos sipped his coffee slowly. “She must have head out for her lessons.” Gabby sipped her tea.



Carlos scoffed. “What lessons can that crazy lady do?”



Gabby knitted her brow as she glared at her brother. “The one you refused to help her with, she ran into her long time friend yesterday and he is willing to help her out. She is probably at his place right now.”



Carlos pauses and puts his spoon down. “I did not tell you to tell me the details about her, like who cares where she goes or who she meets.” Carlos looked at his wristwatch. “I better prepare for work.” He walked out of the restaurant to his room upstairs.



Gabby looked over to the empty stairs that Carlos had gone through. “Why is he so offended.” She sighed and continued her breakfast.



“Who cares?” Carlos muttered once he entered his room. He looked at the couch Triffany normally sleep on. “That must be why she was smiling in her sleep and say something about tomorrow.” He scoffed as he put his hand into his pocket. “She’s just doing things that won’t work out.” He exhaled softly.



Triffany arrived at Tommy’s apartment, he opened the door and let her in, with a lot of smiles on his lips. ‘” Welcome to my home.” He led her inside.



Triffany looked around, the apartment was a total match with Tommy’s personality. “It’s beautiful.” Tommy lead her to the sitting room and offered her a seat. “Am I too early?”



“No, it’s okay, who wouldn’t want to see this beautiful face each morning.” Triffany blushed and they both smile.



But soon she stopped smiling. “I know someone who won’t be happy to see this face.” She muttered, putting down her bag.



“Then that person must be crazy.”



“Yeah.” They both chuckled.



“So, did you have breakfast before coming?” Tommy asked moving over to the kitchen.



“No, someone told me that publishers don’t eat breakfast.”



Tommy laughed at what she had just said and Triffany looked up at him. “Who said that? And you believed him?”



“I knew it.” Triffany frowned, she had always wanted to believe one of Carlos methods but it was all useless and to make a joke out of her and eat the food alone. “A total Jerk!” She grit her teeth.



Tommy had no idea what she was talking about. “Luckily, I prepared too much and can’t finish it alone, come and join me.”



He leads her to the dining. “I shouldn’t eat your meal, you’re helping me and here I am without paying you any money, yet you want to feed me.”



Tommy looked down at her. “I’m your friend for crying out loud, sit please.” He pulled out a chair for her, she saw how serious he was and then sat down. “Help yourself.” He pointed at the breakfast on the table.



He sat across the table. “It’s been a while since I ate with someone, so I’m so glad you have to join me today.” He passed her some fried fish.



Triffany was surprised to hear him say that. “Where are your parents?”



Tommy smiled gently. “They are In the states, I had been transferred over to this place for business. I am so happy I ran into you.” He was staring at her again.



Triffany tucked a loose strain of her hair behind her ear and smile. “Me too.”



“But then, at the university, you were…you know?”



“Oh, my dress and messed up hair.” Triffany smiled as she already knows what he was talking about, she laughed thinking about how little she gives about her dressing style. “it’s been four years now and you know…” She wanted to say something but stopped. Tommy looked at her. “I bet people find my outfits funny then.”



“Totally!” Tommy didn’t hesitate to say it as he chuckled just thinking back at that time. He lifts his eyes to see Triffany wasn’t laughing. “I’m sorry, that came out wrong.”



Triffany smiled. “I know that already."



Tommy exhaled softly, he thought he had annoyed her. “Okay, eat up let’s start.”



Carlos sat down at the office, Philip knocked and came in with some file. “Sir, here is the copy of the new sales cost.” He drops it on the desk



Carlos went through it. “Okay, have Maria’s team check this out, and also, send Eric to the set manager.” He hands him the file.



“Okay, sir.” Philip left the office.



Carlos called Felicity in. “Sir, here are the minutes of today’s meeting.”



“Okay.” Carlos went through it. “You may leave now.”



“Sir.” Carlos looked at her. “Director Stephen want to see you tomorrow,” Carlos remembered Triffany say the same thing last time, he closed his eyes gently. “Sir, should I set the appointment?”



“Yes.”



“Okay, sir.” Felicity left the office.



Carlos scoffed. “What is wrong with me today.” He got up from his chair and stood by the window. “She’s probably at his place.” He frowned. “Is he a dangerous person?”



He runs his hand through his hair and exhaled sharply. “Why am I even concerned? she might get me into trouble if something happens to her and if something happens to her the media might find out it will affect me and if it does, it will affect the company and I can’t let happen.” He muttered to himself.