Chapter 6 : Mixed Signals
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Tyler was supposed to be resting.Instead,he kept staring at his phone. He sighed and placed the phone on his lap but it rung immediately.
One message , that was all.
Zane: Still in pain?
Tyler smiled.
Then immediately frowned."Why am I smiling?" He said quietly to himself.
Another message popped.
Zane:How is your shoulder?
Tyler smiled again then pinched his right cheek to stop smiling.
Tyler:Still attached to my body. Thanks for caring.
The reply came immediately.
Zane:A miracle.
Tyler laughed.
A minute later, another message popped.
Zane: Don't dare tell anyone I checked up on you.
Tyler :Too late . I already framed it.
Zane:Deleat it , now.
Tyler :Ooh never.
Zane :I'm serious.
Tyler :I'm more serious.
Tyler remembered,how Zane asked for his number the night before and smiled.
A knock interrupted him. Before he could answer, James walked in carrying two bags of food.
"You seem to be in a good mood ." James said.
A message popped.
Zane : You want me to beg , right. Don't test me.
Tyler looked at his phone, "of course I do." He said to himself laughing.
"What! That response doesn't seem to be mine." James said.
Tyler looked up and locked his phone .
James narrowed his eyes.
Suspicious.
"Who are you texting?" He asked.
"No one." Tyler answered.
"I don't trust you. Show me your phone." James ordered trying to grab Tyler's phone.
"What's wrong with you, it's none of your business who I text." Tyler said and put his phone under the blanket.
"You are guilty.That's how guilty people react ."James said.
"Leave me alone," Tyler said and threw a pillow at James.
James dodged it.
"Ooh it is serious,I'll eventually find out . I'm telling Jules sure she will help me find out. "
" Good luck detective. "Tyler said.
" What did you bring I'm hungry. "Tyler asked.
"KFC, but I'll eat them all unless you spill out that secret. "
" What! There is no secret, c'mon I'm hungry. "Tyler yelled.
" Okay, here take."James pretended to give him the bag but immediately Tyler raised his hand to catch it James retrieved it."
He continued for some time before finally giving it to him.
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"Mum ! We are tired of waiting!" Mike shouted.
Zane together with his family were going out to have dinner.They usually did that once every month.
His father and brother wore matching outfits except him. They both wore tailored black suites over crisp ,white shirts,finished with black ,silk ties,polished black leather shoes.
Zane dressed casual.He wore a perfectly well -fitted linen light blue shirt which rested effortlessly over his black khaki trouser,the sleeves rolled to his forearms .
A metal silver bracelet on his left wrist ,and black leather loafers that matched with his suede belt.
Zane was leaning on the wall next to the kitchen pressing his phone smiling.Mike on the other hand was playing bike riding game on his phone.Their father sat on the sofa patiently waiting for his wife.
After some long hours of waiting their mom was done.
"Finally." Mike said.
"How do I look?" She said, swaying her hips.
She wore a silk red shirt.High -waisted tailored white trouser and red heels.On her right hand she held a structured leather black with white strips handbag.
" Beautiful as always."Their father said.
" Spectacular."Mike encouraged.
She turned to Zane who was busy looking at his phone."
"Who are you so busy with?" Mike asked.
"What!" Zane said quickly facing up.
"I saw you smiling with your phone.
Mum,Dad,are you thinking what am thinking?" Mike asked.
Zane did not answer him but instead turned to look at his mother." Mum,you are pretty."He said.
" Aww !Thanks boys.You all look so good .If not for me you wouldn't be this good looking."She said.
"What do you mean ? I'm actually better looking than you." Their father told their mother.
"How is that ,just take a good look at me.I am so beautiful.Let our son's decide,Zane ,Mike, you have to choose one ,who looks better ?" She asked putting her hands akimbo.
" Umm let me see,I guess Dad." Mike said.
" That's my boy." Their father yelled.
"What of you Zane?"She asked.
" Of course it's mum ."He said.
" Aww I'm blushing.That is why you got my taste ." She said.
"Seriously"their father sighed .
"Let's go it's getting late." He said.
Their parents entered a black Rolls-Royce phantom meanwhile Zane and his brother chose to go with Zane's black Bugatti La Voiture Noire because they had used Mike's Porsche last time.
It was evening when they arrived at the Brooks hotel.It was their hotel and their mother was the manager running it.It was one of the most luxurious hotels in the city.
The packing lot was full of different types of cars .Many people loved it for it's foods, breathless appearance and the great service.
The hotel glowed like a magnificent jewel across the darkening sky.Its grand facade illuminated by elegant golden lights from the towering columns to the sparkling glass windows.
It was sorrounded by a beautiful landscape garden decorated with neatly trimmed edges , colourful flowers and palm trees.
Marble pathway led to the entrance while the elegant fountain dance under the soft lights ,their shimmering water reflecting the glow of the building.
As they entered the entrance, the guard men welcomed them,the magnificent crystal chandelier shined through the entrance welcoming guests with a warm and sophisticated atmosphere.
On the inside it had breathless architecture sparkling crystal chandeliers and elegant marble floors.
A well dressed lady came and directed them to the rooftop where the table was well set and lined.
The rooftop had a calm luxurious atmosphere,relaxed with sorrounded beauty.On top you could see the infinity pools which were at the sides of the hotel.
Two waitress arrived carrying the foods which they had ordered earlier.They all ate creamy pasta , buttery lobster , grilled steak and crisp garden salad with red wine.
As they were eating,Zane's phone rung.
It was a message from Tyler.
Tyler :Are you busy.
He stopped eating.
Zane :Yeah, I'm having dinner with my family at the hotel .
Tyler:Ook ,,, what's your favorite food.
Zane:Creamy pasta,and you.
Tyler:I want you to guess.
Zane laughed.
Everyone at the table turned to him.
He looked back at them and pretended to cough a little.
A message popped.
Tyler:Fish
Zane smiled.
"Who are you texting ?" His Dad asked.
"Umm ,a friend." Zane said.
"You mean, girlfriend." Mike said.
Zane gave him a cold stare.
"You can't hide it, " Mike said.
"Will you both stop pestering him,son continue enjoying your meal." Their mother said.
"Mama's boy." Mike said.
"I'm not . " Zane answered.
"You sure." Mike asked.
"Says the one who cries on her mom's lap, you are such a cry baby." Zane said.
"You are all my sons,I treat you both the same. So stop arguing." Their mother ordered.
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