Delayed but his

17

Estella’s pov

“How is it going?The plan,I mean”Ma Esmeralda asked as I served her some tea.

I moved away and turned to her.

“Everything seems to be in place.I also think Simon won’t be a problem.He just wants to be there for me,be a good friend”

“You know Estella.I’ve never seen my children act this way until you came into the picture.Simon never had an iota of confidence to approach a woman until now.Arman,he’s distant and present at the same time.They both have their flaws and it’s all my fault.I have something to tell you before you continue with this plan”she said,her tone reducing to a hush.

“What’s that ma?”I asked in full curiosity

“Aside the winery,we have a double life that’s like a second business “

“Mafia “I cut in smirking at her

She gasped .”Are we really that transparent ?”

“I mean with all the bodyguards,workers and strict policies around here even though I try to have as much fun as I can..”

She chuckled and waved her hand”oh please.Feel free to have some fun also.I stopped taking my IV fluids..three days now and I feel good”

“Really?That’s so good to know”

“Right.So now I need you to succeed in this plan.For a start I’d be giving you a three days vacation to go back home and spend some time with family.I would instruct Arman to join you and I know he wouldn’t say no.Take this time to get to know him also”she said with finality

Home?

Well uncle George had mentioned that he lived at Houston Texas so maybe home was Texas .

She turned back to sipping her tea.

I thanked her and made to walk out when Alda walked in holding a Tote bag.

“Hi mum”she said as she gave her mum a hug .

“Hey baby.I didn’t expect to see you so soon”I could see the twinkle on Ma Esmeralda’s eyes.

“Well I’m done with my exams so I came back home to have some break from the cafeteria’s stale meat and Algebra.”she said and slumped at her side..She turned and muttered a “Hi”.I smiled back hating myself for prying into their conversation.

Esmeralda chuckled and turned to see that I was watching.

“Could you send a message to the chefs that I need a banquet for dinner tonight?”

As I walked back to the kitchen building,I felt the relief on not worrying about that.But now I had to come up with a plan.

Maybe for a start,I’d have to find Arman Mendez.

💥Arman’s pov

I set my phone aside and moved to lay on the huge bed at the center of my master bedroom.It felt good to be home, I had just let myself get avoidant of that feeling until now.

I almost drifted to sleep when a soft knock came on my door.I groaned in disgust as I moved to open the door.

I thank God I did because it was Estella McIntyre in front of me .

She looked so different because she didn’t wear her usual chef attire.She let her hair down and wore a simple chiffon gown.Her lips were highlighted in pale pink color.Her eyes dazzled as she searched my face.Her skin glistened so much I needed it to be stained with my kisses.

“Hi Arman.Good afternoon ”she said in a quivered tone.

“Hey.Come in”

My gaze lingered on her as she let herself in.The sight of her ass protruding against thigh part of the dress was giving me a b***r.

“I learnt you’d be around for awhile.I decided to come check on you”She said as she turned to me as I tore my eyes away from her ass.

“You miss me?”I said walking close to her.

She flinched as I took her hands.I fondled them softly wanting to have my normal effect on her.

I needed some analgesics because my head was pounding but I tried my best to keep a smile on my face.

“Are you okay?”she said furrowing her brows in worry.

That was Estella.Perfect at discerning things.

“Yeah sure.Just tired “I said and moved to sit on the bed.

“Have you had something to eat?”

“Just some subway meal.How are you?”

“Come on.You need to rest.I’ll be right back,I’d get some medicine ,food and water”she said and left not giving me a chance to say anything.

Hours later,I watched her stir the noodle soup in front of me and ensured it was room temperature .

“You look so beautiful “I said trying not to hold back my thoughts.I perceived the scent of her hair shampoo as she worked around me prompting me to watch her closely.Damn she was so beautiful.I had met a lot of good looking girls but Estella was ethereal and her innocence made me want to teach her to be mine.

She stopped what she was doing and looked at me.

“I..thank you.I’m no better than you”

I chuckled and relaxed on the pillow behind me.

“That’s why you can’t seem to take your eyes off me”

“Don’t let that get into your head.You just have an aura that I can’t help but notice.”she said and held out a fork.

I took the fork from her and started eating.

“Here.”she said offering a tablet medicine after some minutes of watching me eat .I obliged ,watching quietly and wondering why she was being so attentive.

I mean she’d always been but the look on her eyes told me there was something she wasn’t saying.

“Thank you”I said as I finished eating.

I chose not to talk about it yet.

She checked my forehead and made to move away when I caught her arm.Her expression softened as she moved close.

“I can’t remember the last time I got taken care of like this..I feel much better,really thank you”

She smiled and moved to kiss me lightly but I was quick in pulling her closer so the kiss deepened.She moaned and wrapped her hands around me setting up a fire in me.

Set me ablaze,I wanted to burn for Estella McIntyre.

She slipped her tongue through mine and nibbled on my lower lip .

By the time I had released her,we were out of breath.

“I know your mum would end up telling you anyway but she thought it was a good idea ,you joining me to visit my family for some days”

“Really?You’re really winning your way into my mama’s heart”I said in amazement.

She shrugged.

“She’s getting better also.So it’s just her way of being appreciative “

“Okay.Fine.I’d join you because you need to be safe “

“Safe from what?”She asked looking curious

“Nothing really.The world is an unsafe place already so when is it?”

“Maybe tomorrow but she’d speak to you about it”

“Alright bet”

“Take care Arman”she said and gave me a quick hug before turning on her heels.

Few days of spending more time with Estella.

Few days of letting her know she shouldn’t have served me lunch on bed and now I had to show her that I wouldn’t share her with anybody I wanted her making chicken noodle soup just for me,the way I liked it,the way I had imagined her to be,wet and warm.