Chapter 64

ALEXIA

I missed Brendax's call twice so I called him again when I returned to my office. His voice sounded weak from the other end.

'Are you that sick?" I asked and I knew he nodded his head instead of saying yes.

'Can you come over, please? I need your help getting my food prepared. The doctor advised me to eat home-cooked food and then take my drugs. I know it's too much, can..."

'No, it's not. I will come over and do your cooking. You pulled me through when I was sad and weak, I will do the same a thousand times if I have to."
I ended the call quickly and walked out of the office. I prayed that Dylan won't notice that I am gone. He wouldn't allow me to go for sure if I told him so I won't risk that.

Brendax is a really good friend, helping him right now is like returning the favor of always being there for me. I gently closed the door and ran through the passage. I got to the park and entered my car. With this, I found myself driving to Brendax's apartment.

Soon, I reached the front of his apartment. I have never been here but he gave me his address in case I need to drop by his place.
I got out of his car and entered his house. He had no security, everywhere was so quiet and I felt a little bad for him.

Privacy is cool but too much of it can be loneliness. I know what it feels like to be alone and I won't pray for anyone to experience that.

I pressed the bell to alert I'm I was around. Soon, the door flung open and I see Brendax in his pajamas for the first time since we have been friends. He looked tired and sick too.

'Did you eat something bad?" I asked as we walked in.

'Yeah, the doctor informed that I must have eaten something I am allergic to, he is still trying to find out what it is. For now, I'm supposed to use my drugs and eat and rest." He uttered as he walked to the white fur sofa.

I sat beside him and dropped my bag. Also, I took out the plastic bag; I branched to the supermarket and bought some things I would cook for him.

Soon, I reached the kitchen, I began to prepare food while stocking up his kitchen. I guessed that he wouldn't have any foodstuff so I bought a lot of them. My car truck was full by the time I left the supermarket and I am glad I did.

I didn't notice that Brendax was staring at me until I turned around and I saw him chuckling at me; resting his head against the door frame with his hand crossed over his chest.

'Now you acting like a wife." he teased.

I threw one piece of the apple I was slicing at him, he dodged it but it got stuck to his chest. He picked it, waved it at me, and threw it into his mouth.

'Are you serious about Rayden?" I asked, turning around to continue my cooking.

'She is cute, I don't know yet. We had sex a couple of times and I swear I cannot get it out of my head but I am not sure Rayden is ready for a relationship. I know she recently got out of one and she was really hurt. Also, she once mentioned she just wants to focus on her job now," He answered.

I felt the assurance and emotion run through his voice. I turned and looked at him, he was now sitting in the small dining area in the center is the kitchen, he was playing with the cutleries, smiling; probably thinking about Rayden.

I know I can trust Brendax with Rayden. He's been nothing but a good guy to me and I haven't regretted accepting him to be my friend.

'Alexia, do you trust me?" he asked looking at me.

'Of course, I love you and I trust you. You are one of my best friend's." I replied truthfully.

Brendax looked at me, emotions running through his face. His eyes glinted, I saw the way his lower lips shook like he was hesitant to say something.

'I have a confession to make." he started, then moved his eyes from me.

'What?" I asked and moved closer to him, assuring him to talk.

'You have to listen to me and not get angry at me, okay?" he held my hand as I reached his front.

I was a little scared. Scared of losing my friendship with him. I know Brendax had never shown signs of love or having feelings for me but it was the only thing I could think of. Why else would he be scared of speaking out?

'I... I lost my job after I slept with Kylie and sent the picture and video to Dylan. Kylie told me to do it to taunt Dylan but it was especially to taunt you. She wanted to show you that the man you want to have, she had him and she can treat him the way she wants: the way you can't..." he took a deep breath and then sat on the chair in front of the large table.

'After losing my job, things became hard. One day, Kylie came back with a new offer. She said that she would connect me with the President if I do something for her..." he paused and looked at me.

My heart sank. A deal with Kylie was synonymous with a deal with the devil. I parted my lips, removed my hand from his back, and waited for him to finish.

'Kylie told me to get close to you, enough that you trust me. Kylie knows you are a softie and you trust people easily, she knows your weakness. The girl, Helen, was also a part of the plan. She was the one that went to Dylan, she slept with him and sent the pictures to me. We did that so you will pity me, love me, and trust me to carry our plan..." he paused then looked at me again. Perhaps trying to decipher what I was thinking.

'What was the plan?" my voice came out like a whisper, it was so faint. I didn't even recognize my voice. I could feel my heart breaking, the feeling of him betraying me setting in. He didn't even betray me, he came Into my life as a friend when in fact, he was the enemy.

'To get your sex tape, post it on social media. Of course, it will tarnish your image and you will be stripped of your position as the C.E.O of Y and A group. Your father is your only family, he would be selected as the new C.E.O thus he will select Kylie since she is brilliant and young to take over."

'That gives the reason she came to work in the company?" I finished his words for him.

He looked at me, I saw the emotions in his eyes, he felt sorry. Why?
I wondered why he stooped.

'You are telling me this why?" I asked, blinking back the tears forming in my eyes.

'Because... You have shown me more love than anyone else, talking to you and being with you slowly filled the void in me... The empty space. And being able to make you happy made me happier than I realized. I know if I do it today, I will be sad for the rest of my life."

Tears gently rolled down my eyes, I couldn't look at his innocent face anymore while his heart is filled with such a devious plan against me. How could I be friends with such a guy? It was true, everyone uses my weakness against me. I am too nice. I trust you too much. I think everyone has a good heart until now.

Right now, I'm so angry. I walked past, having enough of his words. I rushed to the living room, and picked up my bag and car key. With this, I walked out. I entered my car and drove off.