CHAPTER FOUR
1052 Words
I woke up to the crying of my babies. I sat upright on the bed to realize I was in the hospital.
"She is awake"
I looked at the lady beside me and couldn't recognize the middle aged woman. "What happened to me? How come I have given birth?"
Just then the doctor walked in and checked me. "How do you feel?"
"I am fine. How did I get here?"
"You ran into a car one night and have been in a coma for the past seven months. Finally, you brought forth these beautiful twins"
I looked at my babies, they kicked their legs up with their hands trying to locate their mouths. I felt joy within me. The flash of what happened that night came back. My countenance changed.
How do I explain to these kids that their father, a billionaire, rejected me and the pregnancy and threw me out in the cold.
Madam Rose took us in as her family. She has been chattering for us. I only helped out in the house chores. I had no phone with me anymore. The only thing that kept me busy was my babies.
It's been three years since I left Rose house and relocated to another state. I became a renowned author and things have been moving swiftly for my kids and I.
A certain writing company in Vegas called me and told me that they needed my presence. I need to sign a contract with them, as they love my writing skills with its impact.
I hired a nanny that would take care of my kids while I was away to Vegas. It was a place I never wished to return to since after all I went through.
"You are most welcomed Miss Arielle. Very pleased that you honored our invitation" that was the President of the Writers Association talking.
"It's my pleasure sir"
We kicked off for the deal of the day. I lectured them on the few mistakes writers make and the tips to becoming a successful writer.
When I got to the hotel where I was lodged. It brought back my old memories of how I was drunk and lost my dignity to a very heartless man. I was so uncomfortable but there was nothing I could do. I now live a comfortable life.
I was rushing for a meeting when someone bumped into me outside the hotel and my files fell off from my hand.
"Oh! Sorry" he bent over picking them. As he stood to hand the papers over to me. We stared at each other trying to recall where we must have seen each other.
"Arielle?" He asked. I nodded my head. His perfume scent was very familiar to my nose but I couldn't recall.
"It's me, Ravey, the guy who helped you when you're…."
"Oh yes!" I cut him in. "It's been a long time" I stretched out my hand and accepted his handshake.
"I guess, you are heading somewhere"
"Yeah, have a meeting next…." I looked at my wrist watch, "in the next 15 minutes"
He asked for my new line which I didn't hesitate to give him. I left immediately because one thing about me was that I was always punctual to any meeting. I love my job so much.
Heading to the company but another stopped in front of my car without parking correctly. My driver blew the horn but the car didn't move.
"Why the heck are people so insensitive?!" I screamed, taking a glance at my watch on my wrist. "I don't have to be late"
The driver of the car got down and approached us. I was shocked to see Floyd. He was busy ranting to my driver.
I took a deep breath before sliding down my side window. "Excuse me young man, don't you see I am late?"
He stared at me with his lips moving slowly. I guess he wanted to talk but words failed him. I acted as if I had never met him before. He once treated me like trash.
"Arielle?"
"Excuse me! Do I know you?" Pretending not to know him from anywhere.
"Can't you remember me?" His hands were placed on my car, very close to me.
I don't need to waste more time. "Next time, try to be civilized. Accommodate people even on the road, no matter how much you have in your account"
I could see his cheeks turning red, and his high shoulders broken from pride. "Please, I am late. Driver move" I slid up my window and moved.
I looked back and saw him standing like a lost sheep. I smiled within myself because that was how he made me feel some years back.
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(Floyd Pov)
"This can't be happening!" I snapped, pacing around my office hitting my clenched fist on the desk.
She now has a car? Including a driver? She mentioned a meeting. How come she looks successful and has no atom of respect for me?
I really have to find out where she works. I picked up my phone and called my best friend.
"Felix, you can't imagine who I saw this morning!"
"Hey, man, be calm and talk to me in a manner I will understand. Why are you breathing so hard like you want to punch someone?"
"I saw Arielle! She was in a car, driven by her driver. I mean, she has changed. You can't believe she couldn't recognize me"
"Hahahah, sorry, I had to laugh. I thought you terminated the contract, so why are you upset?"
"Felix, this is no time to laugh or blame me for anything. The guts she has in talking down at me"
"Floyd, you better relax and keep your ego aside. You said she has changed, meaning, she is now successful, looking much beautiful and sexy"
"Enough! Don't torment me. I need you to do research and give me feedback on her whereabouts" I was already boiling in anger. Felix can be very naughty.
"I was already on that while we were speaking because I know that is the next. Well she is a renowned author but do not base in this states"
I was thrown off balance, "Then where? I need her back!"
"Not possible man! I think she belongs to another"
"What? Who?!"
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