Double Life Of Him

Maltida

MALTIDA’S POV

We had just arrived at the booming city of Los Angeles, there were many people around. It was quite hard to locate the exit of the airport. I have been calling Victoria’s number but she's not picking up. I became very scared. I was in a new place for the first time and I don't even know the places around.

I tried Victoria’s number over and over again. Before I finally got her…..

“Hey Baby girl, I'm so so sorry… I've been busy all day long. I had an impromptu meeting about the deal. I told you I wanted to close all these while.” Victoria said over the phone call.

“Oh my goodness Victoria what are we going to do now?” I replied worriedly.

“Don’t you worry, I'll send my family driver to come pick you up. He's not far from the airport. Stay put Matilda and I'm very sorry for this. I promise I'll make it up to you.” Victoria pleaded.

“Okay, no problem, we will wait till he arrives,” I said faintly.

While we were waiting for Victoria’s driver, some guy was staring at me. Like he had never seen a woman in all his life. It wasn't as if I was looking all attractive. I just wore my usual baggy jeans and a little baggy top. People call my clothes pajama outfits because they make me look homeless.

I tried as much as possible to ignore his stares. But it was getting a little bit crazy. It was as if he was watching my every move. I wanted to ask what he wanted but before I could speak he charged straight at me. Trying to grab my bag. I yelled.

My father tried to gather the strength to push him away but he wasn't able to contend with him. I had to bite his hands and he screamed before people started running in our direction to see what was going on.

Then the security came right after and took the man away. I was angry and terrified. On my first day in this city, I almost got robbed. And he could have hurt my father. What was I even thinking, that he was admiring me? I was already thinking of entering the next flight back to Ohio, because what the heck!

As I was trying to gather myself a voice spoke beside me….

“Hello, ma’am….”

“What? What? What do you want? Do you want to rob me too huh?” I cut the voice sharply

“Excuse you ma’am I'm Felix, Ms. Victoria’s driver I'm here to pick up Ms. Matilda and her father, and you sure look like the lady in the picture.” He explained.

“Oh, I'm sorry for transferring aggression to you. It’s just that I almost got robbed right now. I can assure you I'm not like this.” I pleaded.

“I understand, all this happens you just have to stay alert always.” He advised.

“Yes, I will thank you so much,” I replied.

Just less than an hour in this city and I am already being rude and angry. Oh my goodness, I haven't gotten this angry in years. Felix helped put our things in the trunk. The car was quite beautiful and I could see my father admiring how the car looked.

“Matilda, this car is nice. A BMW came to pick me and my daughter up.” He said happily.

“Dad, stop acting all old like you haven't seen a car before.” I teased.

“Let me be Matilda. I'm on a fresh start.” He replied.

The next minutes of the drive were full of awe. I couldn't take my eyes off the amazing buildings, big billboards, and different people. It was all amazing. It felt like I'd never seen anywhere in my life.

Just as we were enjoying the ride, A Mercedes-Benz was at high speed on the road. It was like there was a car race going on and the person driving owned the road. As Felix was trying to move our vehicle away from the mad driver. He mistakenly bashes the car.

The bang of the hit on the car rang straight to my head. Just as I was trying to get myself and figure out what was going on. I saw the mad driver come out of his car fuming with anger.

“What the hell? Who the hell is driving this piece of trash that bashed my car?” the mad driver said in a low tone but deadly voice.

As Felix saw the mad driver, he was in a mute tone. Like the person he had just seen was God. People around started gathering to watch the scene, everyone was with their phones making a video of what was going on. I was so pissed. Instead of helping they were making videos. What was the world turning into I thought.

“I'm… I’m sorry sir, I was trying to give you space for you to drive through.” Felix explained.

“It is obvious you do not know how to drive. Who the hell issued you a driver's license?” The mad driver replied still in the same tone.

As a group of people recognized who the mad driver was, they were all screaming at the top of their voices like they had just seen an angel.

“Oh my God! It's Henry Banks! Yeeesshh Hi Henry.” some girl among the crowd screamed.

They were about to rush to meet him. As if it was a meet-and-greet event. Just then a few bodyguards came out from another vehicle that was behind the mad driver’s car to stop the crowd from coming near.

I was already tired of all the drama around me, I just wanted to get to my apartment and take a nice rest. I came out of the car and walked up to the so-called Henry.

“Hey, you! I had a long eight-hour flight from Ohio to Los Angeles. I have basically had a very long day and I would love to be on my way. So if you're done whining about your car you bash yourself because you were driving recklessly. You can tell your big bodyguards and the crazy fans yelling your name to move their asses out of the way so I can go through in peace.” I yelled with all my strength.

The mad driver gave me a cold glare. I didn't care and didn't want to even care to know who he was. All I wanted to do was to get to my apartment and have a long sleep. Felix looked at me with surprise. He wanted me to stop talking.

“Ms…. Ms. Matilda, you can't speak to him like that. He owns more than half of the city.” Felix said quietly.

“Hmmm… let me see, I don't really care. If he likes he should own the whole of America. I still know my rights. And right now he is denying me movement.” I fired back.

“It's obvious you don't know who I am. More like you don't even have the internet. Too poor to afford one I guess.” Henry said coldly.

“I know your type, Mr. Too Privileged. You feel people below you are meant to kiss your feet. But you know what Mister, kiss my middle finger.” I replied.

Henry walked closer to me. He was very tall, and as he stood that close to me, I looked like a little child. He had to look down to face me. And I had to take my head a little high. I was quite short for his height.

He was very attractive. His blue eyes gave this ocean look and cold aura. His lips were perfectly carved and bright pink. His lashes were full just like a woman’s. I have to give him credit though he has an incredible physique. I stood my ground making sure he didn't notice I was studying his appearance.

“I won't press any charges but I'll leave you with some advice, Try to learn to speak to people with respect. It's obvious you weren't taught that little girl.” He whispered in a colder tone, he walked away to his car and drove off, while the bodyguards followed suit and left me standing stupid.

I walked back to our vehicle pissed, Felix followed and we drove away heading to the apartment.