Chapter twenty three 2

He slammed the brakes instantly and I almost flew from my seat."Say what now?" I could tell he was beyond shocked.

"We met at the club. She was heartbroken and one thing led to another now I can't stop thinking about her..."

"What happened to middle class women being cheap and whorish, always after the money..." I could feel some mockery in his voice.

"Jemima is different. I know she will hate me for standing her up for our dinner tonight but I had no choice. Cardi would have pulled another nasty stunt that am not ready for..." He began driving again when the cars behind us began honking violently.

"Why don't you dump the bitch? You definitely don't look happy with her..."

"She is my IT girl. We are a power couple and that's what has partially made who I am today."

"Then forget about that Jemima girl because your only addiction is basketball and fame..."

We were so engrossed into updating each other about the events in our lives that I hadn't realized we had arrived at the hospital.

"All the best with your perfect woman bro..." He laughed sarcastically.

"Aren't you going with me?"

"No thanks.The last thing I want is paparazzis all over my face.See you later, my driver will pick you after you done acting like this happy boyfriend."

"Thanks bro..." We did our signature greeting again before I wore my cap and glasses.I got out of the car and cautiously walked into the hospital
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"Hey, where is Cardi's room?" I asked at the reception.

"Due to security purposes, I would like to ask you some few questions?"

I removed my glasses and cap and smiled at her, "I am Drake.Anything else you want to know?"

"Drake the Star!" She let out a deafening scream, "Can I get a selfie with you?"

"Sure. Anything for a fan..."After taking a million and one selfies with almost everyone in the hospital, I finally got to go to Cardi's room.When I walked in, I found her best friend applying something on her face."Hey girls?" I said in a bored tone.

"Baby?" She got from the hospital bed and came to hug me.

"Hey baby," I faked a smile, "How are you feeling?"

"Why are you late? I want us to be the only thing in everybody's tongue today..." She said in utmost confidence.

"Are you mad?" I cussed out.

"Why?"

"I had to leave important things back at home to come here so as you can use me as a puppet to this stupid game you playing. Are you sure you were even robbed?" I could feel anger thumming in my veins.

"You are my boyfriend. You are suppose to be supportive..."

"What about my priorities? Why did you not call that ex boyfriend of yours?"

"His Europe tour has begun..." She replied shamelessly.The nerve of this woman.

"So if he was around, you wouldn't have called me. Do you know I can't attend any interviews since they will ask me if you and that ex of yours are back together and I don't know What will I say?" I shook her vigorously by her arms.

"I am out of here." I pushed her back and she fell on the bed.I was waiting for that bestfriend of hers to say something then I would have given her a piece of my mind.I turned around walked to the door and before I could open it, the doctor walked in.

"Mr Drake are you going anywhere?" He asked.

"I was coming to you so as I could find out if she can be discharged already"

"Sure..." I walked side to side with him to the bed
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"Mr Drake are you going anywhere?" He asked.

"I was coming to you so as I could find out if she can be discharged already..."

"Sure..." I walked side to side with him to the bed.

"How are you feeling Miss Cardi?" The doctor asked and she intertwined our hands acting all emotional.

"I am still scared and in shock but my boyfriend is here so I have nothing to fear" Tears literally dripped from her eyes. And the award for the best actress goes to Cardi.

"Don't cry love, I will be here as long as you need me" I bent my head and pressed a kiss on her forehead

"Tell the doctor, you want to be discharged or else I will leave you here..." I whispered in a commanding tone to her.

"Doctor, I think I am ready to be discharged now.I will recover from my suite..." She beamed.

"Doctor I am here for her, I will take care of her.I will go clear the bill as her friend helps you pack your things.Okay love?" I squeezed her hand.

"Yes love..." She smiled

"You two look good together" The doctor commented and I almost threw up.If I had a choice I would have left her long ago but my life is in her palm.After I cleared the bill, we walked like the happiest couple with our hands intertwined to the elevator.

"Drake, you better act so loving Infront of the press? Don't make me mad..." She warned between closed teeths.

"My love, you know I got you..." I brought her hand to my lips and kissed it.

"Stop being sarcastic."

"Let's get this done and over with..."

"Good boy..." She kissed me on the cheeks and the moment the elevator doors slid open we walked out smiling like we had won a lottery.I couldn't help but notice how people looked at us with so much admiration but could they not? Cardi was so beautiful and she was walking beside a god.The second we were out of the hospital, flashes of cameras gleamed on us and we were bombarded with questions.The part I hate the most about being a celebrity.You always have to fake a smile even thou your heart is aching.You have to always be this perfect person and never yourself.

I hated this image of me that I had to always maintain.We both did our roles so perfectly.I as that perfect boyfriend and her as that girl who was attacked.I am sure after this she would get sympathy from everyone around the world.

When we got into the car, we both sighed in relief.

"That was awesome baby..." She tried to kiss me but I pulled back.

"Enough with the drama Cardi.No more cameras" I rolled my eyes and you out my phone from my pocket.Holy vessel on a bicycle!Twenty messages from Jemima.Dang it! Damn you Cardi.