Chapter 80

***Chrissy***

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I glance at my phone, it's only a minute since I spoke with Ken but it feels like he's taking forever to arrive. I have to talk to him no matter how hard I try to pretend.
“President’s daughter. Constantly escorted.”
He teases me from behind, I turn to him as we share a hug. We order milkshakes and cakes.
“Thought that you wouldn't show up,” I stir up and he smiles only. “I'm sorry about the other day, we were—”
“I get it. Defense.” he sarcastically says and I beam. “Sorry about the accusations, for once, Dayle came out clean! I misjudged,”
“Everyone did!”
“Sorry about Egan, I didn't think that he'd go that far,” Ken says
“I'm yet to uncover what had happened between them, it's a personal that no one knows. It's crazy—”
“I'm actually proud of you Chriss, it is a good thing that you had to fit ties with Egan. In as much as I wanna date you nonetheless I still don't want to see your nudes in that obscene manner. Don't get me wrong!” he adds and I understand his point of view. I beam at him.
“You’re always right, Ken.” I snap with a smile. “Do you think that... Egan wanted to leak the video on purpose? Just saying.”
“Yeah. It's Egan Montez, don't forget. Not because he's your boyfriend means that he's a boyfriend to everyone. Playerz are just nice to you but not everyone. Obviously.”
His words sink down into my mind, how could I not think that way? They are only nice to me.
“Enough of Dayle and his guys, what about you? Asked Ariana out to prom? She'd be waiting!” I ask giving a questionable smile.
He blushes.
“Not yet! Your brother has officially kick started the show—he virtually played the entire roles leaving us clueless!” he teases and we laugh it off.
“Time for you to be creative and hey... If I have to help I sure will!” I add and we do a high-five.

*
Ken and I had departed an hour ago and I miss him so much. Dad is out for some business meetings and he insists that Mom should relax instead of coming with him. He treats her like the Queen that she is.
Surfing online is not helpful, I need something to get my thoughts off of Hemsville’s problems. It's intruding my life especially for the fact Dayle is a part of it. Fuck.
I start scrolling on Amazon, maybe I should order some outfits for myself and for my baby sibling, I don't care if the gender is unknown for now.
A knock on the door interrupts, and when I answer Brenda walks in.
“Hi ma'am! How are you doing, ma'am?”
“I'm per... perfect!” I snap. “Can I help you?”
“Not at all. Your mother wants to see you—in her room!” she says and I nod affirmatively.
“I'll be there in a minute!”
She walks out of the room. I srtat eonseuong why Mom wants to see me, I mean, we've discussed everything about the baby and I needed her to rest.
I head to Mom’s bedroom, I don't often go in and so it's a little weird to me. I see her sitting in bed, resting her back on the bed frame while her legs are covered with the thick sheets.
“Mom, are you okay?” I ask. She puts away the paperback she had been reading from. I join her in bed embracing her. “Are you okay?
“I don't know. I don't know Chriss, I don't!” her voice sounds low.
“Well, I'm worried! Mom, what's the matter? Should I phone Dad or something?” I ask but she nods a NO.
“A woman phoned me just now, she says that she's Owen’s lover. I... I don't understand!” she starts to panic. “Do you think that Owen is—”
“No Mom, you should never think like that. Dad would never cheat on you, he loves you so much...”
“I know and that's why I'm worried. Why did she call me? It's crazy!” she says trying to brace up. “I'm sorry to bother you but I have just you to talk to. My baby girl!” she says rubbing my face and I smile at her but her smile is weak. I feel her temperature, she's hot.
“Your temperature is high! That's not good for you, Mom!” I tell her, I step down from the bed.
“I'm fine, Chriss!” she says “Don’t worry, maybe I only need some sleep. I feel weak!”
“Okay! I'll just speak with Niba to invite the family doctor instead, I'll see you soon Mom.” I place a kiss on her cheek, she smiles at me. I shove the blanket over her, she starts drifting in sleep.
I step out of the room instantly. I wonder who must have called Mom, it's getting her perturbed and it's not good for her condition. I need to speak with Dad, personally.

*
I sight Dayle sitting by the dining table, he's on the phone with someone. I literally give no fucks about it. I don't want to see him either. I walk past him heading to the kitchen where Nina’s cooking.
“Hi Nina,” she veers to face me. “Sorry to bother you! Uh.. Mom’s temperature is high and love for you dial the doctor. Its important—”
“Oh my God, Madam Lena!” she cries out in concern. “Hey, keep stirring, make sure that it doesn't overcook!” she tells the maid next to her. We step out of the kitchen, she reaches for the telephone that's hanging on wall along the hallway, she dials the number. “Go ahead, I'll make sure that she drives down.” she tells me.
“Of course! Thanks, Nina! Please let me know when he's arrived!” I add, she nods before I wall away. I walk past the dining room but Dayle is no longer there. Where's he? Fuck, why do I even care. I don't care. I hope to stick with that.
I start emerging the stairs, I see Dayle hurriedly wearing his jacket. What is wrong with him anyway? He halts once bump into each other.
“I'm... I'm so sorry, Chriss!” he starts.
I ignore him. I take a step up and he grabs my arm. Nina starts descending the stairs too, she's staring at us weirdly.
“Is there a problem? Dayle—”
“The fuck!” Dayle scowls at her, she shrugs a shoulder and walks past us. Dayle is still holding my arm.
“My bad, sir.” she adds. I take his hand off forcefully. I attempt to walk off but he pulls to him again.
“Dayle, I’m not in the mood for this shit!”
“What happened to Ms. Lena? Is she... Okay?” he asks. I roll my eyes crossing my arms. “Talk Chriss, she's my Mom too!” he adds
“She is having a high temperature,” I heave a deep sigh. “Gotta go!” I walk off.
He follows be from behind until we are in our parents’ room. Mom is asleep, Nina is sitting next to her.
“Is she going to be okay?” Dayle asks Nina
“Apparently, she will! It's normal in pregnancies. She'll be fine!” Nina explains to him but he's not satisfied with her answer.
“Call Dad!” he instructs her, when she tries to explain that the doctor is on her way, he pulls out his cellphone and starts dialing. Dad. He walks to the bedside and stares at Mom.
“Hey Dad... Yeah! You have to come home now, your bride is sick!... Exactly... Even if the doctor is on her way, you'd make herheal faster!... Of course, Dad!... Just come home now! Bye!” he hangs up. Nina and I stare at him in shock. I didn't expect that swift reaction anyway.
“When next she's got a problem, dial Dad! That's the first thing to do!” he adds and Nina nods positively. He lifts his gaze to meet mine. “Chriss, walk with me. Please!”
I nod. We are out of the room together a d that's when the doctor arrives.
“Make sure that she's fine, doc!” he tells the lady with a tight smile. She smiles affirmatively.

*
We stop next to his car, he's taking the black Audi instead. I tuck my hair behind my ears before crossing my arms.
“I don't know how you’d think but what happened between Molly and I was only an act... It's not real—”
“Do I look mad?” I raise my voice cutting him off. His face drops.
“YOU ARE MAD! Obviously!” he sighs. “Chriss, I wish that things aren't the way they are but I promise you that I can explain. Once I return, I'll explain everything from start to finish.” he says
“Read my lips. I. Don't. Care! Hmm?”
I walk away from him.
“Chriss? Chrissy?” hevxalks out but I don't reply or turn to him, I just keep going. I hear him groan after kicking the tyre. I'm forced to check if he's okay even of I had just told him that I didn't care. He drives out premises without a halt. His stories will eventually mean nothing at all.

Five minutes later,
While I'm in the living room pacing back and front thinking about what Mom had told me, I'm very concerned about my mother. Dad storms in with Dom and Bobby abreast him.
“Dad!”
“Sweetheart!”
We hug warmly. He places a kiss on my forehead.
“How is your mother, is she okay?”
“She’s with the doctor, she's getting examined.” I tell him. He motions for us to leave but I stop him. “Dad, can I talk to you about something? It's about Mom!”
“We can talk after I've seen her baby girl—”
“It's extremely important!” I add firmly.
He instructs Bobby to check on Mom as we head to his Study with Dom.

When we enter the study. Dad leans on the Mahogany desk while I stand.
“Mom...” I stare at Dom and then him again. He motions with his eyes for me just go ahead. “Mom told me about a woman that phoned her earlier, she's says that you're her... her lover...”
“DOM!” Dad groans tossing the pile of files to the floor. I'm instantly startled by his behavior. “I told you to get rid of her,”
“Calm down, sir. I'll be track her down.”
Dad sighs out if frustration, he plants his hands on my
“You’d never cheat on Mom, I know but Mom is worried. I think that she got threatened or something—”
“Baby girl, I'll never cheat on your mother. There is a misunderstanding and I promise t get to the bottom of the matter, angel. I love Lena so much, I do.”
“Thank you! The phone call might be the reason that she got a high temperature, she needs you. I'm sure!” I explain and he rubs his eyes. I can see how stressed up he is.
“Yes my love, I'll make sure that she's fine and believe me, I'll find out who dares to harm my wife!” he says. His words give me comfort. “Do you trust me?”
“So much!”
“Come here!” he pulls me in for a hug. Again.