Chapter 47

Carlos and Kelsey were having dinner that evening at a classy restaurant. “Tomorrow is the shipping in of the new products we ordered, so it would be so stressful,” Kelsey told him as she sips her wine.



“I could help.” He leans close to the table.



“You don’t have to, you would be occupied at work,” Kelsey said softly.



Carlos stared into her blue eyes. “I don’t have any schedule tomorrow, I would be at home all day.”



“But, it’s my job, not yours, and my workers are going to help me out.” She tilts her head to the side, grateful he was willing to help her.



Carlos knew he can’t win when she protest. “I will give you a ride back home then, after you close tomorrow give me a call.”



“Okay, but won’t your wife get angry?” Kelsey put a spoonful of rice in her mouth.



Carlos scoffed. “She knows I love you and who cares, she won’t even be at home, she would be hanging out with the new man she met, so who cares.” He frowned and took a large gulp of his wine.



Kelsey looked at Carlos who was frowning. “So you would be alone at home tomorrow?”



“Yes and that’s a good thing, I would finally have my peace of mind.” He runs his hand through his hair. “Kelsey, can we talk about something else, just talking about that lady annoys me.”



“I’m sorry for bringing it up.” Kelsey apologized.



Carlos looked at her. “Kelsey, I’m sorry I made it hard for you, I’m angry because that lady gets me closer to trouble.”



“Then what will you do now?” Kelsey asked curiously.



“Avoid her like flu.” He said softly and sipped his wine.



Kelsey was happy to hear him say this, at least he still loves her and don’t care about his wife. “You can come over anytime it becomes hard for you.” She held his hands.



Carlos looked into her eyes. “This is the reason I love you.” He smiled. “Thank you.”



Kelsey flashed him a smile. “Let’s eat and don’t think of any lady but me.”



“When you’re here, I see only you.” He continues his meal.



Kelsey stares at Carlos. “I will make sure she demands a divorce from you.” Kelsey thinks to herself and sipped her wine slowly.



Carlos arrived home and found Triffany sleep again on the couch. He took his bath and went through some documents. He came downstairs for some wine, he sat down drinking alone.



Gabby came out and saw him, she sat on a chair by his side. “You are alone tonight.”



“Should I be with someone?” Carlos looked at her with a knitted brow.



“I saw you both last night.” Gabby softly, she had seen them eating together last night but didn’t want to disturb them. “Why not call her to join you this night?”



Carlos poured himself another glass of wine. “Last night was a mistake, she should be on her own, she should rest after having fun, I’m going to stay on my own from now on.” He sipped his wine, his eyes looking distant.



Gabby looked at his face. “Is something wrong?”



Carlos exhaled softly. “I keep thinking of all the troubles I have gone through, now I would worry less, I won’t think any more about her bringing me troubles. She can go out with whoever she pleases and sleep anytime she wishes, she can learn from whoever she wants to learn from, I won’t care anymore.”



Gabby looked at Carlos. “I guess something is wrong.”



Carlos tilt his head to the side and looked at Gabby with an angry expression. “Yes, something is wrong, I can’t get her out of my mind, she’s so despicable but ii still can’t get her out of my mind.” He snapped.



“Why?”



“I don’t know Gabby, I think it’s all because of the company, I can’t ruin it. That’s grandpa’s sweat.” He muttered.



“The company has nothing to do with that.” Gabby leans closer to look at him, why was he always using the company as an excuse.



Carlos looked at Gabby. “It does.” His eyes were sad and cold. “It was because of the company I got entangled like this, it was because of the company I married someone I have no feelings for, it was because of the company that I can’t stop thinking of that lady in that room.” He pointed upstairs.



He runs his hands through his hair and his eyes filled with hot tears. “She has ruined my whole life completely!” Triffany who had woken up and was overhearing their conversation covered her mouth as tears filled her eyes.



Triffany woke up early the next day, she brushed her teeth and took her bath, changing into comfortable wear. She looked at Carlos who was still asleep on the bed, the words she had heard him say last night came to her memory.



She turned around and left the room, she went outside and saw Gabby in the pool, swimming. “Good morning Triffany.” Gabby greeted as Triffany came closer.



“Morning Gabby.” She flashed a smile.



Gabby came out of the pool, Triffany hands her a towel. “How was your night?” She asked as she gently wrapped herself with the towel.



“Awesome. Yours?”



“Nice.” Gabby looked at her. “Are you heading out to learn today?”



Triffany shakes her head. “No, today is considered a resting day for me.” Triffany smiled and sat down on the pool chair.



Gabby joined her. “Then that’s nice.” She was all smiles as Triffany looked at her, waiting for her to continue. “Since I’m swimming, do you care to join?”



Triffany waved her hands. “No, you know I can’t swim.”



Gabby exhaled softly. “Don’t worry, I’m going to teach you.”



“Gabby, no.” Triffany tries to protest.



Gabby smiled, this time she was not ready to give up. “Don’t worry, it’s just a pool. It’s not an ocean and you can stand in it.” Gabby dropped her towel and went into the pool to show her.



“See you can stand in it, over there.” Gabby pointed to another side of the pool. “That side is deep, so come on in. “ She waved Triffany over.



“Gabby..”



“Trust me this is okay,” Gabby assured her as Triffany walked towards the pool.



She took off her dress and reluctantly stepped in as the cold water touch her skin. “Ouch, Gabby.” She looked at Gabby who was grinning. Damn the lady was so excited.



Gabby held her hands to steady her. “Stand. You can stand.” They both chuckle. “See you can stand in it.” Gabby gave her a swim float. “This will help you float. “ Triffany hugged it and smiled when she was floating with it. “Okay now, this will be better.” Gabby smiled.



“Yeah, it is.”



“It’s fun being in here with someone. Now let’s try flapping your legs.”



Triffany hugged the float and shakes her head with a terrifying smile on her lips. “I’m not sure I’m in for that.”



Gabby looked at her and smiled, knowing she was not ready for a swimming class. “Alright then, enjoy the pool with me.” Gabby swim while Triffany just deep her body inside the pool.



Carlos came out to the poolside and was surprised to see Triffany there and at home, he had thought she has already left for that man’s house. “Hey, little mermaid.” He called out to his sister as he approaches them.



Gabby looked up at her brother. “Can you please stop calling me that?” They both smiled.



“But that’s what you are.” Carlos squat and peck her cheek.



Gabby looked at him who was wearing his shorts and a white t-shirt. “Aren’t you going to work today?”



“No, I don’t have any schedule today.” His eyes met Tiffany's, they stared at each other for a second before they look away.



“Join us then, you could also help teach Triffany, she can’t swim,” Gabby told him.



“I know she can’t.” He took off his shirt and shorts, revealing his briefs as he entered the pool.



Looking at Carlos made Triffany recall what she heard him say last night, she ruined his life. “I better leave you two.” She turned to leave the pool.