Billion dollar love

Episode 4

Wow so many things have changed around here, Pedro mumbled to himself as he drove his car down the tunnel, trying his best to place the location on the GPS .

As he drove through he saw a very familiar route which he was surprised he had not forgotten, so he decided to revisit some old memories and see how much he could still remember.

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I think you have decided not to attend the party Camila... Camila's mum mentioned as she rearranged the fruits basket she had gotten for Mr Rogers....

I will just send your brother to drop it of with a note"Camila"trying to force her out off of the room with a warning.

Ma am coming okay just a second, Camila shouted as she ran to the sitting room with her purse and shoes in her hands.

Ma are the fruits ready..? she asked as she sat on the chair to put on her shoes.

Okay am ready, Camila stood up and grabbed the basket.

Wow it's heavy Ma,

what did you pack..?

Some pumpkins...? Camila studying the basket to see if she would find any stones.

I just made sure he had one of every kind I could find dear, Camila's mum said proud of the decision she had made.

I can't carry this alone Ma were is Anthony...? She asked looking into Anthony's room.

He went out to meet a friend that called him earlier.

Come on Camila you can handle this yourself so forget about help and get going. Camila's mum talking and walking towards the day to assist her a little with the basket.

Camila then grabs the basket from her mum's hand and walks ahead of her without turning back she waved her mother and told her to take.

I can't believe am so late, Camila mumbled to herself,

As she walked as fast as those shoes could take her trying to remain stable with all the things she was carrying in her hands.

It seems there wasn't any available cab at the moment so she stood waiting for one at the same time getting furious at herself for taking so much time getting ready thinking she had all the time in the world.

It's all Anthony's fault, Camila continue to talk to herself, if he hadn't opened his mouth am sure I would have been at the party.

As she looked at her wrist watch to check how much time she had left, then it happened,

Time paused as a white car came firing down the road she stood on, entered a pothole and splashed muddy water on her.

Could the day get any worse, Camila still in shock dropped the basket of fruits and her purse on the ground and shouted and cured at the driver, while cursing she was able to get the first four digits of the car's plate number.

Immediately in range she picked up her purse and brought out her phone and called the police.

Good evening, I am Camila Mendes I will like to report a hit and run case from my neighborhood, without thinking of what she was doing she called out the car registration number and cut the call.

I can't believe this, Camila in tears walking home.

Am not going anywhere, how can someone be so heartless he didn't even stop to say sorry who does that.

But did I have to tell the police it was a hit and run, now Camila remembering what she had done began to panic.

Oh no what have I done. Now she was sweating both on her forehead and palms.

Will I be arrested..? No no no I just told them it was a hit and run I didn't say anyone was hurt.

Please I can't go to jail, Camila continue to talk to herself until she got home.

What happened to you ..? Camila's mum asked with her eyes and mouth wide up in shock.

Ma some selfish jerk ruined my dress, Camila in tears holding the basket and her purse about to fall due to humiliation.

He didn't even bother to stop, I feel so insulted Ma

Why today..?

I wanted just be happy and spend some time with Mr Rogers, but nothing has gone as planned, she cried

It's okay dear Camila's mum trying to console her daughter path her shoulders, collects the basket from her hand to relieve her of the extra stress.

Just go clean and get changed, you can still make it for the party okay. She assured her.

Ma am not going to the party anymore, Camila spoke reluctantly as she walked and sank into ripped sofa.

"Why" you told me yourself it was today or never to have a one on one talk with him , you also told me, Mr Rogers said you must attend.

So you won't honor his invitation anymore ....? She asked Camila expecting a befitting response as she tried dusting the mud Stains on the plastic rap used to cover the fruits.

No, stop putting it that way Ma I really wanted to be there but look at me am a mess, Camila expressed drowning deeper into the sofa.

So that's the excuse...

Okay I will go and present the gift on your behalf, that sounds better right...? Camila's mum said sarcastically.

I won't force you to do what you don't want,

but I will tell you this, you will regret not attending this party after this phase you are in ends, trust me.

Camila reluctantly stood up and looked at her mother with the glance expressing that she was right,

without saying a word she went inside to change to her initial choice.

Camila wasted no time getting ready the second time, she washed up and wore her dress and quietly came out carried the basket and told her mum she would be back early.

Avoid potholes, Camila's mum added with a smile.

"Ma"she must be enjoying this Camila mumbled as she stepped out of there compound.

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Pedro finally arrived at the destination set on the GPS.

This was a long ride, Pedro told himself in relieve.

"Hah" he stepped down from his car.

He could not deny how beautiful the yard was, it had an amazing water fountain with the sculpture of a lion in the middle of the yard, and beautiful garden flowers placed so strategically that you won't want to stop steering at the beauties.

The mansion itself was another work of art, it was painted white then decorated with gold and black, it was indeed a unique combination.

Welcome sir, most of the staff available at the moment came to welcome there new master.

I am Maria the head housekeeper, anything you need or want we will have it ready for you Sir, please have a wonderful stay.

Thank you very much Mrs Maria, No it's Miss Maria she interrupted.

Okay, I got that, but for now I will just like to have a shower and rest thank you.

That won't be a problem sir let me escort you to your room, Miss Maria insisted, show him the way up.

Pedro got out of the shower and saw several missed calls from his secretary.And the phone rang again.

I can't believe this, I said I will rest before coming for the party I haven't even spent up to thirty minutes, he thought to himself as he picked the call.

You know you don't need to remind me I haven't forgotten Sabatier, I will be at the party but towards the end when his giving his farewell speech, I haven't rested yet.

Pedro paused to listen to what Me Sabatier was saying because it wasn't regarding the party at all.

"What" a hit and run case,

what do you mean, Pedro puzzled and surprised at what he was hearing.

So now I have to come to station, this is just great.

I haven't even spent a day and now am already involved in some scandal,

okay no problem, Pedro trying to calm himself down.

Which station should I report too, he asked as he wore his shirt and shoes grabbed his keys and left.

Camila you look amazing, Mr Rogers expressed his honest feelings towards Camila.

You know anytime I see you, your always wearing some sort of uniform either a vest or a full uniform, but is good seeing you all dressed up. And I guess that's what made you a little late I can guess. Camila puts on a fake smile,

if he only knew what she went through it would have been a totally different story.

This is for you sir, my mum prepared it specifically for you, Camila handed the basket of fruits to Mr Rogers with a funny but suiting gesture.

Wow this is alot of fruits.. He exclaimed.

Yes I think her theme behind the whole basket was for you to have a test of every single fruit she knows.

They both laughed, he handed the basket to the closet waiter,

Kindly put this in my office, he whispered to him.

Then returned to his conversation with Camila.

It has been a while we've spoken I must say, he shifted his bow tie a little as he spoke to her.

How is college going, Mr Rogers asked sipping his champagne.

Camila disappointed at the question, she felt he was going to tell her the reason for his sudden retirement but she guess they were not on the same page.

She then decided to let go, maybe it's something he can't share with anyone.

Well am almost done so that's good news for me, I will be able to get a better job by the end of this year sir, she replied earnestly as she came back to her sense.

Oh no, what am I saying in front of Mr Rogers, ready to beat her tongue off.

Not that am not grateful for the one you have given me , Camila trying to explain herself, also to avoid any occurred situation.

"Ha ha ha" you are just to funny, Mr Rogers rests his hands on the table beside him for support.

Of course you will look for a better job that requires your skills, I would never want you to remain at this position. Then what good have I done for you.

You know when you finish I want to apply here, he whispered to her.

"What" no no that is really above my level sir, I would apply for smaller cooperations, then gradually move higher, Camila explained as she had written in her journal regarding future achievement.

That is not a bad idea I must say, but let me tell you something aiming a little higher than you expect for yourself is an amazing and wonderful way to think and see things, don't limit yourself to what you believe you deserve.

I don't deserve to be here but guess what I am.

I want you to apply here after you finish college, if you don't get in fine try somewhere else, and you know you have worked here for a while and also kept a good record which should stay that way, he warned her stylish and at the same time reaching for a waiter to exchange his empty glass for a full one.

Thank you, he whispered to the waiter as he left.

Wow this party is amazing they did a Lovely job, Mr Rogers said looking at the lady singing on stage.

Well I have a farewell speech to deliver in a short time, if you would excuse me I will like to go rehearse for it.

Of course sir, you don't need to ask.

Am also whishing you all the best, Camila gives her infectious simile with a thumbs up.

You know it's only a farewell speech, but still yet enjoy the party I will be right back.

Mr Rogers leaves the room and at the same time Camila phone rings, she picks up the call.

Good evening, please who am I speaking with, she listen keenly to know who was speaking.

"The police"

Oh no what have I done, I shouldn't have reported that case, should I deny it....?

What of if they trace me right to this party I will be humiliated.

Camila thought to herself in a blink second why did she behavior so irresponsible, what will she tell her mother if gets arrested for false report to the police.

Am doomed, she started to panic when the police officer asked for her presence at the station.

Okay I am coming, she got of the call and exhaled alot of air.

I will have to confuse,

but is better I do it in person at the station, yes telling him over the phone will be disrespectful and rude, he might just then arrest me.

I have to go plead with him and explain my situation, that is the best choice I believe.

Camila battled in her head trying to decide what was the best thing to do.

She finally decided, dropped her champagne glass and rushed outside, then she paused.

Should I tell Mr Rogers..?

No, it will just sound foolish of me, I will let him know after the case is closed.

Wait is it even a case to be opened, why did I make such a stupid mistake.

It's all because of that jerk, I hope he gets punished before anything is reviled.

"Taxi" central police station.