Who I love and choose

Chapter twenty-one
Ryder
I blink once and slowly let her stand firm on the ground before I let her go.
My heart races faster and I cough to prevent her from hearing it.
I didn't know it was her, I never thought it could be her.
I mean she's wearing a dress I have always seen on Lizzy. And I didn't expect to see her in here of all place.
I know this will be the work of Mrs. Johnson. She's the only one that knows how I feel about Gwen. And I know she intentionally made her come to my room this morning.
"Good morning sir," Gwen said and bowed her head slightly, a smile curling at the tip of her mouth.
I smile too, sensing the way she looks so free with me, "Good morning. I didn't know it was you. I thought it was Lizzy. I mean Lizzy is used to wearing this type of clothes."
She tries to dust off some specks of dirt on her clothes, something that's not even there, "Lizzy gave it to me pending the time I will get mine."
Oh, I guessed right.
She turns around towards the caps, " I thought this could be your favorite," she stretches to get it.
She's right, it's really my favorite.
I take the cap, thereby moving too close to her. My chest touches her head and I can feel my dick touch her arse.
I move back quickly and smile at her, "You got it right and it's really my favorite cap."
She looks away, " I should leave," she announce and walk out before I could say more.
I place a hand on my chest and try to stable my irrational breathing. Gosh, why does staying beside Gwen always makes me feel like I haven't dated in my entire life?
The ringing of my phone makes me walk out of the closet. I take my mom and it's mom.
"Hi Mom," I sit on the bed and try on my laptop.
" Ryder, what did I hear happened between you and Heidi on the night of your party?" My high pitch voice almost makes me deaf.
" Mom, what did she tell you?'
"What did you do?" She screams angrily. Why is she so angry by the way?
"Mom, I don't know what she said to you but I've done nothing wrong."
" I want to see you in this house by afternoon?" Her dangerous voice says.
Well, I understand what all this is all about. Heidi must have told her how I left her at the party. Though, I doubt she knew I rescued Gwen.
But she's aware I followed after her after she wet her with wine, disgracing and ruining her dress.
She must think she's smart saying all that to my mom. It's no problem anyway because I know just how to handle it all.
"Alright mom, I will come when you are calm enough to hear your son," I say and she is hungry up.
I look at the food Gwen brought earlier. I know Gwen has taken away my heart. The way I do feel with her, I've never felt it with anyone.
And she's so young. I don't even know if she will allow me. But then, Heidi is just twenty-two, yet she wants me so bad.
Well, Gwen is different. She once told me she hates men that are built up. How am I supposed to know I won't get rejected if I ask?
I will just have to wait and watch for the right time. And yes, I'm in a contract currently that doesn't allow me to be in a relationship.
I will use that to stop mom for the main time. I only need to get Gwen to say yes then everything will be very easy.
I eat the food and try to check if there are any practices or any matches this week. Nil, nothing.
It's almost the end of the week by the way.
A call came through, and it was Derek.
I insert my Bluetooth into my ear, "Hello."
"Hey guy! I've come back to the country and you don't even seem it fit to come over to my place?' his laughing voice says.
I laugh. I had even forgotten about him, "Oh, I'm sorry. I've just been so busy. How are you doing?"
"Will you come over to my place then or should I come over?"
I quickly think about it. I will like to give Gwen the space she deserves. In fact, I don't want anyone to know she stays at my place currently because of Heidi.
"Yes, I will come over."
"Ok, I will catch up with you tomorrow. I need to do something," he says urgently.
I nod briefly then remember he can't even see me, "Alright, bye."
I should get prepared to go see mom. I walk back into my closet and choose a stripped T-shirt and a grey trousers.
I put on my cap. I can't do without this cap. I love it so very much.
I look good, as always. Looking good is the number one thing that made me popular among the girls. I can be thirty-five but I look handsome and well, hot.
And that's what every ladies want, except for Gwen. I don't sincerely have no idea of her ideal kind of man.
I use some deodorant and take my gadgets. I stride into the living room. Mimi is watching a TV show.
On seeing me, she got up and walk to me, "Good morning sir."
I smile at her and pull her close to kiss her on the forehead.
She giggles and looks up at me, "Going somewhere?"
I nod once and try to adjust my cap, " yes."
Mimi is like a sister to me. She's the daughter of a friend I made when I went back to the state. She came to my house one day and said she wanted to stay so close to me.
Especially since she needed to find an employment opportunity here. I told her to come over. And then after searching for a while, she resorted to working for me pending the time she will get a job.
She's sweet and has a bright view of life. That's why I like her. And she's like the number one person that knows me in and out.
"Alright, take care," she says and goes back to sit.
I take my car and drive off to a supermarket. Seriously, I don't know why I'm here.
Oh, I remember Gwen doesn't have clothes. Gosh! How on earth did I find myself in this mess?
Well, since I'm here already. I might as well just get it done with.
I walk into the boutique. A lady sees me and smiles, "What can we do for you, Mr. Ryder?"
I chuckle slightly. Everyone knows me, I'm not going to forget that.
"I want some dress and blouse and Jeans for a lady."
" What shape? Are they for Heidi?'
I quickly think of her shape. Well, they are almost the same.
I nodded lightly, "Yes, her size."
"Alright, I will be back," she says and disappears right behind the shelves. I sit and await her.
She took her time, I'm sure she wouldn't want to give me something that isn't appropriate. She came back after two hours.
"I selected something you will like on her," she announce happily.
I look at her and raise a brow, "For who?"
She giggles anxiously, "For Heidi."
So, she thought I was buying it for her? Well, I won't blame her much. If Heidi hasn't posted those pictures of us, this wouldn't hurt happen.
I just pray she doesn't affect my contract.
I pay for the clothes and drag them to my car. Gosh! I didn't tell this girl I was going to start a boutique business. I wonder why she packed a lot for me.
I drive straight to my mom's house.
I notice a red car in the garage. I wonder who else is with mom.
I walk inside the sitting room. Mom is drinking tea.
I sigh and move to peck her on her cheek, "Mom."
"Ryder!" She laughs and pushes me off with her left hand. I stagger back and laugh, "Come, sit. She's here!"
I raise a brow, shocked, "Who's here?"
Before she could talk, I notice a figure walking towards us. I look up at Heidi.
I look back at mom, surpise, "Are you kidding me? What the fuck is she doing here?" I scream as I can feel my blood boil with pure anger. I don't know what she's doing here or what she plans to do. But all I know is that I don't want to see her.
Mom gives me a dirty glare and mouth for me to stay calm.
Seriously? This feels like I'm in a movie.
Just what should I do? Are they fucking kidding me?
Heidi moves closer and smile as if she didn't try to make me hit her head that night