The BETRAYAL BENEATH US

Chapter6

At the restaurant, I was sitting on the table sipping a glass of juice after giving the waiter my order while replying to emails. Suddenly, a lady approached my table without raising my head to see who it was, the chair pulled backwards, and she sat on the opposite side of the table looking right into my eyes.

“ Who are you ? Please, I asked with a surprise face.

“ My name is Sara Martin, she replied.

I’m here to warn you to leave Charles alone, he is my man and I will never share him with any woman. I have dated him for two years and am not ready to let him go.

So I am warning you today to stay away from Charles Rossi next time I see you around him, you won’t like it.

I looked at her with my eyes wide open and my lips stammering to say a word with shock in my mind hearing such things. Without a word, she got up, grabbed her bag and gave a watching sign with two fingers.

Immediately, I grabbed my phone, dialed a number with anger in my heart and anxiousness to get an explanation from Charles about what Sara just told me.

Hello! Betty speaking, who is this please ?

“ Can I talk to Charles Rossi if you don’t mind, it’s Helen talking?

Oh! I'm sorry he is not available at the moment but will be here shortly.

“Okay, when he comes, let him know. Helen called Thanks.”

I dropped the phone, grabbed my bag and stepped out angrily with confusion. I took my phone again to call Mara because I just needed someone to talk to at the moment.

Hello Mara, can we meet at your place this evening? I am so shattered right now. Tell me if you will be available for a chat.

Yes, Mara responded with her voice, shaking with curiosity. But what is happening, girl ? You aren’t sounding good. Tell me everything bothering you, please

Knock! knock! Mara ! Mara, please open the door. I can't hold this anymore. My heart is beating too fast. It seems I am losing my breath already, tears rolling down my cheek.

What is the problem, Helen? You sounded hurtful on the phone. Please tell me what’s eating you this way. Since I received the urgent message from you, I haven’t been myself either.

I met a lady today at the restaurant who claims she is Charles' girlfriend, and that she has been dating Charles for four years. Mara, what is happening to me ? Why can’t I find love or be with someone who doesn’t cheat?

I still can’t hold myself, Charles has destroyed my trust by lying to me.

So he is having an affair with another woman and could not let me know, instead watch me fall in love with him. All the promises were all lies.

Don’t say Helen, I know how you feel, but I think we should hear from Charles too. Maybe he will have an explanation about this. Mara said, rubbing my back so I could feel better, but I pushed her gently away.

I just wanted to be left alone for now, so I proceeded to the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee. I felt better after having a scone and a good cry asking questions in my mind, seeking answers which only Charles could provide them.

I’m sorry Helen, I was never in love with Sara, she's trying to force herself on me. We just met a few months ago at my grandfather’s birthday party. Her father is a family friend and a business associate, there is absolutely nothing going on between us.

“ What are you saying ? I scolded him with a loud voice. You can’t tell me Sara is just a family friend because she was certain with every piece of word about your relationship with her till the extent of you both planning a wedding. Please stop this bull s**t and just tell me the truth.

He came close to me, held my hand and looked into my eyes with his adorable pouty lips and piercing grey eyes. I bend my head down to avoid his charming eyes. Look at me, he said while pulling my head up, I’m sorry for everything and want you to believe me. I have nothing to do with Sara.

She is trying to destroy the beautiful relationship we have. Please don’t give attention to such a person. I am here for you alone, my love.

“ Charles, I need to be sure you are telling the truth and that Sara is not your girlfriend. I won’t be happy if I find out you are lying to me, I said while rolling my eyes.

Oh! Come on, Helen, I am sincere and truthful. There’s nothing going on between me and Sara's, he said, pulling out his adorable pouty lips. I couldn’t resist.

Gosh, stop with the lips! I have heard! We both laughed and hugged each other.

What’s for dinner today ? Charles said while heading to the kitchen.

Roasted chicken and fries, hope you will love it ? I said, walking to the fridge to grab some juice.

I will love it. Who won’t love your meal with all this beauty and curves I am seeing? I can’t wait to have a taste of it. We both smiled at each other.