Enemies

Chapter 12

When I was done in the bathroom I went back to the kitchen and found her placing the food on the table. She looked up at me and raised her eyebrow and smirked. I just ignored her and rolled my eyes. While I was sitting at the table. Soon she came and sat across from me.

“Well shall we start?” she sighed while asking. I just mentioned with my hand to continue. Shall I start with my list now or later. Silence filled the room, but it wasn´t awkward for some reason. While she ate I decided to start some conversation.

“So, what are we supposed to do now? I mean for our pretend relationship.” She swallowed her food and took a glass of wine and drunk it. When she was done she cleared her throat and started to explain.

“ Well, if we are to do this, there are things and rules we should follow and look after for.”

“Okay I agree. Like what because I made my list for rules that you will need to follow.” She looked at me little surprised about what I said.

“Fine, if you have your list I have mine for example:

No sleeping around with anyone for a month or until I get the deal.” well I did expect that rule, but it still managed to get to me. I mean a full month with out s*x that one will be hard. But I think I can always turn to Layla for that, we are supposed to be in a relationship. Thru the dinner we kept on talking about what we will have to do to make this work, and that it looks real. When we finished the dinner, I helped her clean and we went to the living room. To my surprise we had a lot in common, we talked about lot of thing but mostly about our deal. So our list of rules looked something like this:

1. No sleeping with other people while this arrangement is taking place.

2. No sleeping with each other, in case of falling for the other party.

3. Public affection is a must.

4. When needed a date or company to an event the other party must accompany.

5. No showing affection to other guys/girls.

6. Both parties mutually agree to use the following terminology in describing their relationship: committed, totally honesty, trust.

7. One night a week is dedicated to each party to go out with friends, business colleagues or family.

8. No hitting, no spitting, no breaking things, no bringing up old lovers, no shouting, and no offensive name calling.

9. This contract will not be disclosed to other party´s, except from the attorney of following party´s.

So it looked like this, all of this rules were reasonable. Of course it isn´t final until our attorneys go over our requests, and then we will sign the contract. We were sitting in silence, when she looked at me thinking something obviously.

“What is it?” she put her glass down on the table and made her self comfortable on the sofa.

“Why are you doing this?” I didn´t know the answer to this question. Why did I do this? I mean besides I truly did want to help her with this, I wanted her to see that I´m not the same guy I was at collage but she didn´t need to know that. I wanted to tell her the truth about everything that happened thru years but I know I can´t. It is not my truth to tell. So I optioned for the most obvious reason.

“Same like you, it will help me get more deals. More investors will trust me with their businesses.” Disappointment flashed in her eyes, but it was gone as quickly as it came. She pursed her lips in a thin line and took her glass once more.

“Obviously, you are doing it for that reason.” Ad she got up took our now empty glasses and left towards the kitchen. I followed her I know it´s bothering her, what I said. But it is the truth partially. Her back were turned to me while she was standing at the sink. I just wanted to go there and explain everything to her.

“Leyla look I didn´t mean it like that. Yes I am doing it because of the benefits it carries, but I did want to help you out. “ she slowly turned to me and just nodded with her head.

“There is no need for you to explain yourself to me Kaden. I understand why you are doing this and I´m fine with it. “

“You are lying. I can tell from your eyes. Look….” How will I do this but I need to get this off my chest.

“… I never apologized for what I did to you in collage, and I am really sorry for that. The fact you are still talking with me and that you forgave me I can´t be more grateful for it. “ when I said that she looked at me like she was about to kill me. If looks could kill I would be 6 feet under the ground.

“Don´t you ever but I mean ever think I forgave you for what you did to me and my family. I maybe am doing this but the reason behind it is I have to. If I could choose anyone besides you I would but I can´t so I´m stuck with you. And don´t ever bring up again what happened in collage, because I don´t want to hear it and regarding your apology you are two years late with it. I lost half of my family because of you and because I blindly trusted you. When I better think about that this contract will just be that a contract. We will speak with each other only when we have to, see each other as well. I don´t want to be near you. Leave.”

She managed to say all of that while a tear was coming down her face. I couldn´t believe what I heard. I know I hurt her but I didn´t know it was this much. I knew this was a ticklish subject for her, but I never expected this. I took my stuff and just left. I felt like I was having a panic attack, why is this happening? What happened with her family? I have so many questions, but if this is what she want I will give it to her. I will stay away from her as much as I can. But I still needed some answer to what happened when I left, so I called the only person who can enlighten me on this topic. Her best friend and the reason this all happened.

It is time Aden came back.