Delayed but his

14

Arman’s pov

“You didn’t say that your date was the chef at home”

“I didn’t see any need to say that knowing that you wouldn’t care”

Hell I wouldn’t but it was Estella in question.

He raised his left brow and shrugged

“Well now you know so”

“ I need to understand why you saw the need to ask her out on a date because she works for us”

“I just feel it’s right and she’s been nothing but a good worker to us so I decided to reward her a little “

I was surprised at the fact that he has taken notice to her competent and why he felt it was his responsibility to reward her.

“You like her” I said it more like a question

“I mean I think I do.If it all works out,someday I’d have to let mum and dad know about it”

“You don’t even know her kind of person”

I couldn’t deny the rage in me.

For the first time ever ,Simon wanted what I wanted .

He made to say something but we got interrupted as Miranda approached holding a tray of tequila shots in tow with Estella.

She had been avoiding my eyes ever since she got here and I hoped the guilt ate her up.

We took turns in taking a shot and I liked the washed up feeling from the alcohol.

I listened to Miranda chatter away and I tried hard to contribute to the conversation .

The only thing I fancied now was the taste of the alcohol going through my system.

I couldn’t also help but notice that Estella had worn a nice dress and it was all for Simon.She looked different and maybe it was the hint of colors on her face.

I had gone too easy on her the last time and I swore to make her pay for it.

Make her pay for making me feel what I hadn’t felt in a long time.

Jealousy.

💥Estella’s pov

“How was your date?”Heather said as I walked into our room.

It was past 10am and she was scrolling on her phone when I walked out

I sighed deeply and tossed my bag aside ,the alcohol in my system making me tipsy and my legs trembled as I walked to sit close to her.

“Guess what?”

“What?!”Heather’s face piqued up with interest

“It wasn’t just a date with Simon.Arman was there with his date also”

“Oh my..that’s bad”

“Really bad.I didn’t even know how to look at him in the eyes but I didn’t expect to see him there either”

“Well you shouldn’t feel bad because he had a date too.”

She had a point

“And what was your conclusion also?”

“I love Simon but just as a friend.I don’t want to lose him as a friend also.”

“Arman?”

“Well he’s really giving me a whiplash with this Miranda in picture.It’s like he doesn’t want me but doesn’t want anybody else to have me too”

“The greed they talk about in the Bible”

I chuckled to what she had said.

Her humor was what I needed at this moment.

“Now we should talk about Ma Esmeralda finding out because nothing is hidden under the sun for so long”

“Now when you put it like that,it sounds so bad.I actually ran into her earlier”

“What?!”

“Yeah but she didn’t see any issue with me going out for some fun”

“Because she doesn’t know the identity of your date “

“So what do suggest that I do because I’m so confused right now.

“Just go with the groove but you have to speak to them about it someday so you don’t look like an imposter”

I pondered over Heather’s words as I retired to bed after having a quick shower.

She was right.

Maybe it wasn’t worth it

Maybe Arman was just in love with the idea that I was awed by him.He had referred to Miranda as a friend but you wouldn’t take a friend out on a date.

💥Arman’s pov

“Are you good?you’ve been quiet ever since we left the bar”Miranda said cutting into my thoughts

I had offered to drive her to the motel she’d lodged in out of courtesy and the fact that I wanted to have an alone time with her.

“Why?”I Said trying not to look away from the road

“”I know you Arman.I know when your mood is off”

“I’m good Miranda.Really”Then I recalled my other purpose of wanting to drive her to the motel.

“I need a Favour actually”I said trying to change the topic.

“What’s that?”

“I need you to look into a family called Genovese”

“That I can do but I hope everything is okay”she said with worry

“Just do this for me and maybe it might be.I know you’re good with discoveries “ I said turning to look at her then.She seemed pleased with my admittance.

I drove into the motel’s parking lot and turned my car off .

“I’d be in contact because my flight is by 7am and I have more stories to cover at work.Take care Arman”

She said and moved close.

I saw her eyes linger on my lips and before I could have my next thought,she kissed me lightly,slipping her hands through my coat.She Moaned as I touched her hair in an attempt to stop her but she pulled away immediately and giggled before stepping out of the car,the doing of the countless shots she had earlier..

The alcohol had made her steps woozy. I watched her enter the lobby of the in and proceeded to drive back home.

I just wanted one person touching me that way,kissing me out of the blue in that manner but now I had my brother to contend with.