A Deal that became Destiny

CHAPTER 3

“Have you heard from Lillian recently? Amelia asked Christopher.

“No”.

“Great. Don’t answer if she calls you. The way she betrayed you. “..

Amelia felt disgusted.

“Enough about me”. Christopher warned. Tell me about Mr. Dickson.

Why is he into you?”

Amelia smiled sheepishly at the question. “My good looks”. She stated, “My educational background, and he loves that I am from a decent family “.

“Oh and of course you”, pointing at him. My capable brother. Dickson admires you and your firm like all the time”.

Christopher, smiling at every word she had just said. Knowing fully well, even though he hadn’t seen him, he disliked him already.

“Oh here he comes”. Amelia called.

Dickson came up to them, pecked Amelia on her chin. Christopher, looking at this, got disgusted but didn’t show it.

“Christopher, nice to finally meet you in person”. Dickson said, taking a seat.” Sorry I was late, I uh.. Had a business meeting”. He apologized.

“I understand,” Christopher replied, “heard about your new case. Tricky one to do it”. Dickson smiled.

They all ate their food in silence, but the persistent star Christopher gave Dickson was halfway to killing, but he held himself.

The silence made the pain sound so intense that it drew Chris’s attention to the beautiful lady playing it. Guess who? It was Nuella. At first, he was shocked but soon put on a smile. Dickson looked over, saw Nuella, and wondered why Christopher was staring at her.

“I love her execution “. Amelia commented on Nuella’s sound. “Dickson, we should totally ask her to play at our wedding.” She mentioned.

Dickson choked in his wine. Chris looked at him.

“Are you okay babe?” Amelia asked.

“I’m fine, I'm.. Amelia, don’t you think that’s a little much for the wedding?” Dickson tries to convince her.

“I think it’s a brilliant idea”. Christopher interrupted. “ You should invite her over to the table for dessert”. He smiled.

“Talk about it then”. Said Dickson.

“I’m going to go ask her”. Amelia said, rising from her chair. She walked straight to Nuella, spoke a few words, and watched as Nuella turned in their direction.

“Do you know her?” Dickson asked Christopher.

“Save it Dickson “. His eyes stalked on Nuella. “I know you two used to date”. He stated . Dickson paused for a moment. “If you’re keeping my sister in the dark for her happiness. I’ll stay quiet. As long as you stay away from Nuella”.

“I mean we used to date, but.. Did she tell you all this? Dickson asked in confusion.

“No. We met the other night in a pub. Had a great time. Your name was barely mentioned,” Christopher stated.

Dickson gazed at him, curious about what he and Nuella had been up to, as he took a sip of his wine.

“Everyone, this is Nuella Carter. Nuella, this is my brother Christopher and my fiancé. Dickson”. Amelia introduced them as they took their seats. Nuella smiled like she had not seen them before. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”…

“Mr Robert”. Christopher interrupted. Holding her hand secretly under the table. “It’s nice to meet you “.

They all ate in silence, Christopher watching Nuella as she ate. He took a white handkerchief and gently wiped the small stain on her chin. “Thank you”. Mr. Robert”. She murmured.

“Christopher, call me Christopher “. He whispered, eyes gleaming. Which made her blush.

“Aww.. I think there’s something going on with my brother and Nuella”. Amelia whispered to Dickson, looking at her brother.

“Please will you come play at our wedding? She asked Nuella.

On hearing this, Nuella was stunned. Looking at Amelia, who was just smiling. “Don’t make me beg. Please, please, please “. She pleaded.

“I appreciate it, but I’m actually booked for that day,” Nuella replied.

“Oh, what a shame”. Amelia said in disappointment. Looking at Dickson, who didn’t say a word.

Um, thank you so much for dessert, Mr. Robert, but I actually need to get going. I’m tutoring a student in downtown. Nuella said.

“Oh, can I join you? I’ve always wanted to learn to play piano. Amelia asked.

Nuella, hearing this , touched Christopher , signaling him to do something. “Oh you're disturbing her lesson Amelia”.

“Fine, at least let me drive you. I’m heading downtown anyway. She pleaded.

“Um.. okay”. She stood up and left with her.

“Who are you looking at Dickson?” Christopher asked with a serious expression. “Amelia? Or Nuella?” He stood up, leaving the wandering boy there who just gazed at him.

“Oh my God, my brother is so into you”. Said Amelia as she walked down with Nuella outside the restaurant. “You’re totally his type”.

“—I don’t think he’s…”

“Nuella!”. Christopher called, distracting their conversation. “Can I have a word with Nuella?” Turning to Amelia. “In private please?”

“I’ll wait for you in the car. By the way, my brother is single “ Amelia said, smiling uncontrollably as she walked to the car.

“What are you doing here, my rising piano star?” Christopher turned to Nuella. Which caused her to turn slightly red.

“I was laid off because of some nasty rumors”.

“Was it Dickson?”

“Probably. Look, this restaurant is the only one in town that would hire me. I didn’t know you’d be here”. She muttered.

“If you say so, you’re a smart girl. Don’t mention any of your past with Dickson to my sister. It would break her heart. He warned.

“I won’t , promise…. So about my case?

“Not here…. Come to my office tonight”.

“I will”. She said and headed to the car.

On their way home, Amelia was asking odd questions. Nuella, who was just smiling

Couldn’t answer any. Nuella noticed a black car trailing them. She called out to Amelia to check the mirror. “Who’s that and why are they following us?” She tried to slow down, but instead, the car sped past them and halted ahead. They thought they evaded it, but then they were blocked in the end.

“What game are you playing now, Nuella? Making me wait, Christopher pondered in silence, checking the time every minute that passed. “Or is she not coming?”

A knock sounded, pulling him from his thoughts.

““Come in. It’s open”. Dickson walked in. Christopher thought it was her.

“Christopher I uh…

“Speak fast”. He uttered in an aggressive manner.

“Just wanted to clear the air between us. I didn’t cheat on Nuella to be with Amelia”.

“I don’t care about your story, Dickson. I’ve met plenty of people just like you…

“Bzzz.. Bzzz.. Just hang on. Distracting Christopher from talking.

“Hello?”.

“I got your pretty little girlfriend. Dickson.” A voice came over the phone. Which made Christopher glance at him.

“What?”

“Get $20 million dollars and meet me at the address I just texted you. Or you’ll never see her again “. The voice warned.

“Wait- - No, hold slow down. Wait, wait.”

“Miss Robert’s friend is also with us. If you want her back too, add another $50 thousand dollars. Come alone Dickson “. Call ended.

“What’s going on?” Christopher inquired in confusion.

—I told him. I don’t have- - “ He grabbed the phone from him. Seeing his sister tied up in a chair, her mouth was locked with a cloth.