Chapter 48

“You can stay,” Carlos told her and she halts, she looked at him as he deep himself into the pool and started swimming with Gabby.



“I’m more good at swimming than you brother,” Gabby said proudly.



Carlos scoffed. “I don’t want to drag it, you know I’m a genius in everything.” They both laugh, Gabby knew she can’t win against her brother when it comes to this, he was naturally blessed with everything.



Gabby splashed water on Triffany who was only watching them. “Hey, let’s have fun.” She knew she had to involve her in the game.



“Gabby, I’m scared. “Triffany grip the float closer to herself.



In the process, she lost her step and was about to go into the water but Carlos held her as they looked at each other awkwardly. “I’m okay now.” She gently pulls her hands from his and held the float.



“You’re so clumsy, even in water.” He entered the water and started swimming again.



Gabby came close to her. “Don’t mind him.” Gabby held her hands. “Let me help you, one, two, ready go, deep your head into the water, hold your breath and stay as long as you can, are you ready?”



“Yes.”



“Okay, 1..2..3.” They both deep their body and face into the water, Carlos watched them. Triffany raised her head out in five seconds and started coughing to catch her breath. “Wow, five seconds, you tried, now longer.”



“Gabby I’m not sure I can last that long.” Triffany looked at her.



“Give it a try Triffany, I, 2, 3.” They deep their head into the pool again, Carlos was still watching them. Few seconds Triffany pull her head up first.



“I give up.” She inhales sharply. She looked at Carlos who was staring at her. “You dare not laugh.” Gabby raised her head out of the pool.



“I won’t. You’re doing your best.” He came out of the pool to pick his ringing phone. “Hello.”



“Come on Triffany, let’s go in again,” Gabby said with a smile.



Triffany looked at Gabby’s happy face, she knew she was enjoying this, Gabby had told her about swimming and how she loves it. “Okay, last time, I will try.”



They deepen their head into the pool again, Carlos finished making the call and wrap himself with a towel and sat down on the pool chair.



Gabby brought her head out surprise Triffany was still in. “Triffany, Triffany, Triffany.” She called out, Carlos looked at the pool alarmed, he jumped into the pool and dragged Triffany out, Gabby came close to them. “Triffany.”



“Hey, are you okay?” Carlos asked, looking at her face.



Triffany coughed. “Yes.” She looked at Gabby and Carlos. “I lost thirty seconds right?” She asked smiling.



“More than that, you made me scared. Are you okay?”



Carlos runs his hands through his hair. “Are you stupid!” He shouted as he looked at Triffany.



Triffany was surprised. “What is your problem?” Triffany could not understand why he was angry.



“Why did you give us a scare? How would you stay down there for that long, what if you drown?” Gaby and Triffany looked at him.



“But I’m fine,” Triffany said softly.



Carlos scoffed. “Sure you are.” He climbed out of the pool, picked his towel up and walked out of the poolside.



“Why is he angry?” Triffany watched him disappear and turned to Gabby.



“I don’t know.” Gabby shrugged.



Carlos got dressed after taking his bath, while Triffany sat in front of the dresser mirror combing her hair by the mirror when her phone rang. “Hello, Tommy.” Carlos looked at her.



“How are you?”



“I’m good.” Carlos sat on the sofa with a book.



“I called to check on you, have you tried it out.”



“I was about to start now.”



“Okay, all the best tomorrow.”



Triffany smiled. “Thanks for calling.”



“You’re welcome, alright enjoy the rest of your day.”



“You too.” They ended the call.



Gabby knocked on the door and peered in. “Carlos your friends are here.” She informed him and went back downstairs.



Carlos came downstairs to see them all, he sat with them as the maid brought a drink and left. “No schedule today, so we decided to come over.”



“Good thinking, I was bored.” He sipped his wine.



“Me too, what’s for fun today?” Gabby looked at them.



Blake exhaled softly. “Gabby you have a pool, go and swim.”



Gabby frowned. “I’m tired of the pool and Carlos was suddenly angry cause of that..” They all turned their eyes to look at Carlos.



“Gabby let’s not talk about that now please.” He knitted his brow.



Garrett looked around. “Where is the damsel?”



“Triffany.” Gabby knew that must be who Garrett was talking about. “Let Carlos go get his wife.”



Carlos looked at Gabby and his friends that were staring at him. “What?”



“Let’s officially chat with her if she’s at home,” Garrett spoke for the rest.



“I’m I holding your legs or hands?” Carlos asked with a frown.



“Carlos go get her, it’s your room, we have no access to it and I can’t wait to see her face.” Eric smiled.



“Carlos go on,” Blake added.



Carlos looked at all of them and scoffed, sure enough, they are so happy and want to meet that crazy lady. “Seriously?” They all nod. “What a pain.” He muttered.



He went upstairs to his room to see Triffany on the couch going through her notes. “Hey.” He called out as he put his hand into his pocket.



Triffany lifts her eyes to meet his gaze. “My name is Triffany.”



Carlos scoffed. “Come downstairs.”



“For what reason?”



“My friends want to have an audience with you.”



“I’m busy.” Triffany looked down at her notes again. Carlos face darkened, no one dares ignore him. He walked close to her and took notes from her. “Give it back to me.” Triffany got up from the couch and stretched out her hands in anger.



“Come with me.” His eyes were cold and his brows were knitted.



“Deal with your friends, I’m going through this right now and it’s important.” She pointed at her note that he was still holding. Carlos dropped the book and grab her hands. “Let go!” She shouted and struggled to free herself.



Carlos gripped it firmly. “Just say hi to them then you can come back to whatever you’re doing.”



Triffany struggled until she pulled her hands away from his grip and glared at him. “If you don’t mind please leave.” She pointed at the door.



‘What?”



“I don’t want to get in your way, so don’t get in mine, I’m solving a hard puzzle here, please leave. “ She picked her notes and sat down to continue studying.



Carlos runs his hands through his hair. “Why are you such a pain? Why are you so difficult? Huh!” He shouts in anger. “Why don’t you give in? Who exactly do you think you are?”



“I’m trying to help myself by staying away from you, I don’t want to ruin your life, so let me be.” Triffany closed her eyes gently.



Carlos halt and looked at her. “Did you eavesdrop on my conversation with Gabby last night?” He raised his eyebrow slightly.