Chapter 34 What's wrong with him

Chapter thirty-four
Michael told me to stay away from him. He said that's how Dave behaves. He likes to use ladies and dump them. I won't let myself get used to him. Asides from that, Dave is the number one person I hate most in my life. I can't even think of becoming his friend talkless of even loving him.
Imagine him telling me that shit with so much confidence.
I mean what kind of guy loves a girl and drug her? He doesn't even have any form of sanity in him.
A car suddenly pulls up before me. Nancy comes down and rushes to hug me.
She pulls away after some seconds. I look at her with a huge smile on her face. I've missed her so much, "You've gotten so pretty," she teases.
I grin, "Stop teasing me please"
She looks behind me at Dave's house, "You said you were coming home without Michael but instead, you went to Dave's house?" she looks back at me now and gives me a skeptical look.
I sigh, frustrated as I don't even know where to start from, "How did you get to know I'm here?"
"Dave called me to tell me that you are here and you will be leaving soon. He got your belongings delivered to me with his car."
I can't believe this!
" Let just go home. I will explain everything in detail to you later, "I say and pull her towards the car.
"What !" Nancy's voice rings in my ear and I jerk back, alarmed.
"Hey easy Nancy, do you want me to go deaf?"
Nancy smile anxiously," Are you kidding me right now! Dave did what ? Repeat that because it seems as though there is some cotton wool in my ears".
" It's no big deal Nancy. He just wants to use me. That's what Michael said".
Nancy thoughtfully relaxes in her chair," Why will Michael say that?"
I smile now, remembering the particular moment even though it was cut short by the interference of Betty," Michael asked me out".
Nancy's mouth drops open in shock," Dave and Michael want you? This is incredible. How can two rich guys want you? Even though Dave wants to use you, at least he asked you out. Lots of girls would kill to have Dave kiss or hug them. I mean baby, what cream do you use these days? Why are you so lucky?"Nancy rattles off. She moves a bit closer, smiling so wide, "So, have you said a yes?"
I sigh, concerned," I love Michael, Nancy and you know that but there's Betty. Betty is Michael's girlfriend and she had come to threaten me".
Maybe Michael isn't meant for me but neither Dave is. I don't even like Dave. I hate his arrogant and proud behavior. All this kind of attitude makes him think he's better than everyone.
"But there's something amiss somewhere. Why do I think there's more to these two guys expressing their feelings for you", Nancy says, bringing me back to the mundane world with a thug.
She's right anyway, I do think something is wrong with both. Especially with the fact that they seem to know each other. Not on a business level but a more personal level.
"I think you should make your investigation and get to know more about what is happening between these two. And I don't think Betty should be an obstacle between you guys. If I were you, I would agree instantly."Nancy says before standing and walking away.
She's right. Betty shouldn't come between us. I love Michael and he confessed he loves me too. What else do I want?
But I don't know what it is. Call it hunch or instincts but I don't feel easy thinking about Betty in all this.
I should let Michael know about Dave's confession. I can't say that kind of word with my mouth. I will have to text him.
I take my phone and send him a brief message of what had transpired between me and Dave.
If I have the chance to see Betty, then I will like to talk with her.
God, I'm so confused. I don't know what to do.
What am I supposed to do exactly?
And why will Dave say that kind of thing to me? Does he know Michael had asked me out?
Well, he would know. Judging by what had happened at the party. Is Dave trying to take revenge on something? Why do I feel like there's more somewhere?
Maybe I should ask Michael about it.
God! I feel like I'm in the middle of the sea.
Dave POV
I didn't bother resuming work today. I know what I'm doing. I have a plan already. A plan to stop Jones from working with Michael and another one that can bring Michael and Betty back together.
I know I shouldn't be like this but no matter how much I think about it, I discover every time I do that somehow, I'm longing for Jones. I want her near.
Damn! I know love has failed me once and I don't feel like trying it again. But with Jones, I want to give it a try.
Jones is a very different woman. All I feel for her right now is huge respect.
It's just that sometimes I wonder if I'm only crushing on her unwillingness and her ways of creating humor. She made me laugh, something I've never done for years. Or if I love her.
I think that answer isn't for today.
"Hello boss, Mr. Michael is here to see you", Macho's voice says from the speaker.
I look up and smile slightly. I don't expect Michael to come here. Why is he here? Is he spying on me as well? If he is, then I need to think of a way to combat him.
"Let him in," I say and cross my leg. One thing I've observed about Michael is that he says his mind whenever he's extremely angry. And whatever he says is the truth. Perhaps I can ask him indirectly if he is stalking me.
It's not even up to a minute when the door opens with full force and Michael strides in, angrily. The heat emanating from him is enough to fry eggs.
I feign ignorance and look up at him. I hate this man, I hate him with passion. I can't bring myself to forgive him for taking everything away from me. And I won't let him take Jones away this time. I promise myself.
"Didn't know you cared so much about me. You coming here after arriving", I tease with a straight face.
He hisses, looking away briefly with huge irritation. He looks back at me, "Why the heck will I come here? Do you think I'm here to catch cruise?"
I stay relaxed in my chair," Why then are you here if I may ask?"
He stares at me much longer, "What did you think you were doing drugging Jones and telling her you love her?" he raises a brow amazingly.
I shrug slightly," I did what every guy would do in my position".
"Yeah, the only difference is that you are trying to deceive her".
I chuckle lightly, standing up in the process," What do you just say?"
" You want me to repeat it? Then I will. I know what your motives are. You are trying to make out with her and show your achievement to the man you call a father!" his voice echoes the whole house. If there was someone in the house with me, they would hear him loud and clear. And then, it became dawn on me. Michael must have told Jones to stay away from me because I will only use and dump her? Just like he use and dumped girls?
Well, I haven't dated after what had happened between me and Cynthia and I didn't bother to give any lady my attention. I've been focusing on my job and it was working out for me until I saw Jones.
I don't even have sex with random girls.
"You seem so upset. I thought you were keeping tabs on me, then you should know what I want", I tell him as calm as ever.
He snorts loudly," Do you think I don't have more important things to do than keeping tabs on you? Anyways, I don't want to know what you want. I'm just here to warn you to stay away from Jones", he screams and whirls to leave.
I laugh," Nice. I have other things to do too rather than sleeping with your assistant. But wait, isn't she supposed to be your assistant?"Michael stops walking and whirl around to look at me again," You don't even know where your heart belongs to. Anyways, I only want Jones close by and I have my way of getting what I want".
Michael walks nearer," You don't ever get what you want since from high school," he fires back.
I made a recap and he's right. He gets to go away with anything, he was my best and unfortunately still my best. But this time, I'm not ready to give up.
"I've found the one I love," I sigh and Michael's eyes narrow, "And it's not Jones. It's someone you know anyways. And I'm glad you have us your blessings".
Michael snorts again," I don't care whosever that is as long as it's not Jones".
I smile faintly," Sure and I'm very much grateful for that," I sit and look up at him," You took everything from me Michael and I'm back to do the same. I promise to take away everyone you love from you. Mark my words, you will also get to know how I felt when it all happened then, "I say and smile wildly," For now, have fun with your assistant before I come to take her away from you".
" You don't dare!"Michael screams angrily.
I blink once," We shall see Michael. You know I love challenging you".
"Even when you know you are going to lose in the end".
I laugh wholeheartedly now," Well, you still fail to admit the fact that there's a difference between then and now. I was twenty then. Now I'm thirty."
Micheal rushes to me, lifting me," If you try anything stupid. I'm not going to take it lightly with you".
I look into his grey eyes," How about I start with suing you for assault?" I threaten and he let go of me.
" Mark my words Dave, I will be prepared for you", he says, hiss, and walk out. He didn't even close the door behind him.
Michael used to be my best friend but little did I know he was a devil in disguise. Anyway, there's a difference between the past me and the present me.
Yes, there's a difference between these two. And I'm ready to show Michael the stuff am made up of
I dart at my watch quickly, a little in a hurry.
It's the third day that Michael came to my house and I'm ready to act on my words.
"Kim, I want you in my office right now," I say into the telephone before dropping it. I pack the little documents that Michael would sign. With this document, Jones will be mine partially. I don't care but I'm going to do this the hard way since that's the only solution at hand.
Kim knocks at my door slightly," it is Kim sir".
"You can enter," I say and stand up. I had texted my father a few minutes ago and he said he would be here soon.
Do you know what I have been forced to learn this year? It's that with my dad, I may not be as happy as I used to be and I may be lonely and without love but there's always power with him. With my dad, I can get whatever I lay my hands on. Now is the time to use that power against Michael.