Cold Cole
1915 Words
Chapter 2 :
Lyla's Lodge ••
It's 12 noon and Lyla walked in to the living room feeling all exhausted.
It's a self contain lodge she managed to get thanks to the help of her cousin and her part time jobs.
It's not expensive but cozy enough to shelter them.
She dropped on the old couch which creaked due to her weight as she dropped her bag on the floor.
A buzz came from her bag and she tiredly stretched her hand to the floor picking his bag.
She opened it, dipping his hand into it as she searched for her phone.
She broughtout her phone which screen is cracked, it even has leaked ink at the top.
Mayor displayed on the screen and a smile appeared on her face.
She swiped the green icon receiving the call before placing it on her ear.
"May baby " She smiled as she spoke
"Lily, I've been trying your contact for some hours, but it's not going through " May voice came and Lyla sighed
"So sorry babe, have been very busy at work" She said softly and she could hear May sighed
"I really wish I can get you a better job Lyla, but I'm all occupied, I have slot on my hands " May said
"You don't have to worry babe, you've done more than enough for me " Lyla smiled
"How is Handsome " May asked and Lyla chuckled
"He's not yet back from school " Lyla replied
"Alright, Gat to go babe, work calls, say me well to Handsome " May said
"Alright, Bye May" Lyla said as the call ended
She placed the phone on the table and her stomach growled
"Gosh, I'm hungry " She held her stomach
She stood up and slowly advanced to the kitchen to get something to eat.
TK Elementary ••
It's an elementary school for kids in Michigan.
It's mainly for Rich kids, kids whose parents are hot cake in the country.
The kids are on break, they are moving around with the help of the staffs who are watching over them.
A group of three boys stood in front of their class having an argument.
"Thor is no match for Superman take it or leave it Kain" One boasted
"Thor will single-handedly finish Superman within minutes Stephen " Kain replied
"Remember Thor is a god... "
"And Superman is from Krypton, so definitely he's not human too, get that Josh " Conor cut Stephen shut
"Superman is definitely more Powerful than thor" They heard some say behind them
They turn to see Liam standing by the door frame grinning.
"Liam, come here" Kain dragged Liam
Stephen and Conor scoffed as they rolled their eyes.
"Hi guys" Liam greeted and they looked away
"Talk to us when you have a mother" Stephen deadpanned
"What's that " Kain glared at them
They walked away and Liam sighed as he watched them.
"Don't let their silliness get to you Liam " Kain said and Liam smiled sadly
"Liam! " They heard and they turn to see Dexter coming
"Dude" Dexter fist bump with Kain
"Let's go for food, I'm hungry " Liam pouted and Kain laughed while Dexter chuckled
"Foodie" He said as they walked towards the Cafeteria
Governor's Villa••
Cole Limousine driver into the Villa stopping at the garage.
The Governor and his wife stood at the door alongside their Daughter.
He's Governor Cornelius, Governor of Michigan, he's a man in his late 60s.
His wife Annabelle, owns a very big cosmetic shop in the states.
Cole climb down from the car in a simple casual, he adjusts the collar before walking.
"Alert me when it's time to go" He told Arthur who is his right hand man.
"Yes Boss " Arthur bowed before leaning on the car
"His Excellency" He bowed slightly
"Mr Cole, you're welcome " Cornelius stretched his hand and they shake hands
"Meet my wife and our daughter Brende " He introduced
"Your excellency" Cole bowed to Annabelle who smiled warmly
"It's a great honour to meet you Mr Cole " Brenda gushed and Cole smiled slightly
"Let's go in, table is set, we'll talk more during meal " Cornelius said and they walked in
Minute's later they are at the dining eating, everywhere is silent as only sounds of cutleries on the plate could be heard.
Brenda at intervals steal glances at Cole who seems less bothered as he ate slowly.
Brenda looked up and her eyes met with Annabelle who winked at her.
"So Mr Cole, according to your details it shows you're 29 years of age " Annabelle said
Cole dropped the Spoon and cleaned his mouth with tissue.
"That's true " He replied taking a glass of Orange juice sipping from it slowly.
"Well Brenda is 24" Cornelius mentioned and Cole looked up and glanced at Brenda
"Same age as my sister " He muttered dropping the glass cup
"How are your twins" Cornelius asked as he dropped his cutleries
"They are in school, so they are fine " Cole replied straight resting back on the chair
"You don't have a wife yet" Annabelle asked
Cole glanced at her as if trying to read her expression.
"Why asking that question? " He said twitching his brow
"Oh, it's nothing just curious " Annabelle said
Cole looked at Brenda who looked away and he turned back.
His phone ding as a message came knocking and he glanced at his watch before clearing his throat.
"I have to go Mr Governor, thanks for the meal, I enjoyed it" He said standing up
"You're welcome Mr Cole, hoping to meet you next time "Cornelius said as he stood up too
Cole bowed slowly before walking out.
Brenda sighed as she has a sad expression on.
"He didn't even look at me" Shee muttered sadly
"I told you he won't be interested, don't push things " Cornelius said
"Don't worry baby, he might come around " Annabelle comforted her
"Will be in my room " Brenda stood up slowly as she took the stairs
"Are you sure you're okay baby" Annabelle said after her
"I'm fine Mum " She mumbled walking out if sight
Annabelle sighed facing Cornelius.
"Don't force anything Anna, don't let her be desperate, there are many men there who are into her, let her loosen up " He said and She sighed
"Alright " She muttered
Lyla's Lodge, 4pm••
Jerome walked in the living room and met Lyla on the couch sleeping soundly with her phone on her hand.
He scoffed as he walked towards her, he knelt beside her.
He stroked her face gently picking a strand of hair from her face.
She unconsciously let go of her phone and Jerome grabbed it before it touched the floor.
He placed it on the table and he carried her on a bridal style taking her to the room.
She dropped her on the bed covering her leg with the duvet.
She groaned softly as she turned on the bed and Jerome smiled.
He left to the living room and fell on th couch.
He pulled out his phone from his pocket tapping on it.
He felt a seizure in his chest and he winced slowly as he rubbed it.
Blood trickled down from his nostrils and he immediately held his nose.
He dropped his phone and rushed out to the bathroom.
He picked a tissue from it rail as he dabbed the blood, seconds later the sink is full of bloody tissues and the blood stopped.
"Damn" He cursed
He turned on the tap and washed his face before disposing the tissues.
He faced the mirror on the wall checking his face out
He walked out to the kitchen pulling out a pill box from a corner.
He picked two pill swallowing them and taking a little water.
He sighed as he walked out to the living room and he sat on the couch slowly.
He picked his phone and he text a number saved as 'Doc '.
"It's getting worse Doc" He texted
He dropped the phone then layed back on the couch as Nature took over.
Rendov Agency••
It's modeling agency that house the popular celebrity in the whole of America.
It houses Models, Actors, Musicians and every other celebrity.
It's late already but the agency is still busy as usual.
In the modeling department some models are taking some shots the staffs moving around with the makeup artists.
"Why the hell is Keira taking long in there, it's her last shot " Their boss yelled
Keira Knightley, she's one of the top model in the agency.
"Stop yelling old man, she will be out in minutes "Alyssa glared as she walked away to the dressing room
She's Keira maneger and a butch just like Keira.
Minutes later, the shot got to an end and everyone start packing.
Keira walked out of the dressing room with Alyssa who is holding her bag.
"Keira, weldone on the shot" One of an upcoming Model said to her
"Focus on growing your helpless career" She glared and the lady went mute
Keira walked away and Alyssa have the lady a mocking smile.
Lyla's Lodge, 7pm••
Lyla eyelids part slowly as her eyes opened signifying she's awake.
She rolled to the edge of the bed as she sat up.
She noticed she's in the room and she smiled knowing fully well it's Jerome work.
"So caring "She muttered
She yawned and stretched her body turning her neck slowly.
"Geez" She muttered as she glanced at the watch and she gasped when she saw the time
"Damn, I'm late " She jumped up from the bed.
She works at a club as a bar attendant and she's late already.
Work start by 8 and her boss expect her to be there an hour to the time .
She dashed into the bathroom as she quickly freshened up.
Minutes later she came out already dressed and she stood in front of the mirror as she check herself.
The dressing table is scanty as only few cosmetics are there.
Not like she has money to get herself one.
She took a lip gloss from the table and tried applying it on her lips.
Nothing came out and she frowned as she shook it vigorously.
"Stupid thing " She muttered as she took off the cap
She insert her index finger scooping some gloss out of it.
She rubbed it on her lips as she make a pop sound.
The door creaked open and Jerome peeped in.
"Sissy " He said coming in fully
"Hey Handsome " She winked and Jerome scoffed as he leaned on the wall
"Not you too please, I'm getting it hot from May already " He said
"Well it's true though, date me please " She joked as she got her small purse from the bed
"Sorry to burst your bubble hottie but a fan of incest Babe" Jerome said and She laughed
"Work calls, see you when I'm back tomorrow morning " She said as she kissed his cheek
"Go get a boyfriend Lyla, he needs the kiss not me" He said as Lyla went for the door
"Not today please " She rolled her eyes as she walked out
"Bye" She yelled as she closed the door
Jerome chuckled as he fell on the bed closing her eyes
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