Dwayne's POV
"I'm very much prepared for you " she replied and my face contorted into a small frown.
Even as early as now I'm sure this girl will be a lot of trouble.
Now I'm more determined than ever to prove to her that I'm more than she is.
I let go of her hands forcefully , she picked up her bag .
"Thank you for this though" she said with a small smile raising the cheque before she finally walked away.
I heard my phone ring , "Mom" was written boldly on the screen.
" Good evening" I said immediately I answered the call.
"Dwayne, we need to talk," she replied immediately, ignoring my greetings.
"I'm still at work , I'll call you once I'm done".
"You're still at work?!, What the hell are you still doing there?" she asked.
"Work?!"
"I'll be waiting at your house we really need to talk"
"There's no need for you to go to my house"
"I'll come over to yours on my way home" I Said.
"I won't let you deceive me Dwayne, not anymore"
"You've made this same promise for the last two weeks and you haven't shown up"
"I'm coming to your house and that's final," she replied.
"If that's what you want " I said and ended the call.
I already know what she wants to talk about.
Either my love life or to force Diane on me , I already made it clear that I didn't want a person like Diane but apparently she doesn't just seem to understand.
She'd rather choose a silly promise with her friend over her son's happiness.
Most times I consider her selfish, probably the reason we really don't get along.
And definitely the reason for her constant argument with Dad.
Growing up we really didn't have a mother - son bond , she wasn't always there, she was always out doing her own things.
She was always fighting with dad whenever they're together, that's probably why she chose to not be around all the time.
About ten months later , she came back and said some things to dad, asked for forgiveness and of course he forgave her .
If that's what love does to people then I don't ever want to fall in love.
Now I'm all grown and she thinks she can just come from nowhere and mother me around?!.
She must be joking.
The door to my office opened and Xander walked in.
"You're still around?!" I asked
"Of course," he replied and took his seat in front of me .
"So how did it go"
"She's really stubborn huhh!" I replied.
"Why did you choose her though"
"She doesn't seem like a weak girl"
"I'm sure she'll give you so much problem , since you guys are just one of a kind"
"She even seems more obstinate than you are" I said and I scoffed.
"We'll see about that"
"Besides it'll make mom stop pestering me for a wife"
"Are you sure about that" he asked
"Of course," I replied.
"Thank you for earlier, I couldn't have asked Lilian to do it"
"You're welcome," he replied.
"I should get going now" I said as I stood up from my seat,
"Apparently Mom is coming over today"
"No way," he replied with a small smile.
"Yes way" I said and began packing my things .
"You've avoided her for so long , I knew this was inevitable" he said and I sighed.
"Apparently!"
*******
"You got married behind my back?"
"Dad is aware," I replied.
"And what the hell has that got to do with me?!"
"We're together in this country and I didn't hear about it "
"Your dad is one trillion miles away from here and he knows?!"
"What is wrong with you Dwayne" she yelled.
"Why are you upset huh" I snapped.
"No just tell me, why the hell are you upset"
"You were absent on all important days of my life, why the hell would I think you would want to be present for this one" I yelled.
She raised her hands immediately and slammed in on my cheeks.
"I'm your Mother" she growled
"Don't you dare yell at me , you ungrateful child"
"Oh really?!, How then didn't I realize you are my mother"
"Oh wait !, I think I know," I said dramatically.
"Because you were never a mother to me!!" I yelled moving closer to her.
She sniffed as tears rolled down her face.
There she goes again!.
"Everything I did , I did to give you a better life," she said.
"I didn't want a better life, I wanted a mother!!" I snapped.
"Which you apparently couldn't give me"
"If only you'll let me explain " she said as she tried to hold my hands.
"I do not need any explanation ma"
"You did what you did because you didn't care"
"When you left you should have left with me"
"Do you know how hard It was for me to watch you and Dad fight every fucking time before you left us finally?!"
"If Dad was able to forgive you so easily, I'm sorry I can't do that!" I said.
"I'm not forcing you to forgive me son, I'm just asking for another chance"
"I've run out of chances to give Mom"
"Today was so stressful for me and I'm not going to do this with you"
"You should leave, " I said, picking up my bag.
"Are you asking me out of your house?!"
"You can stay then !" I said , picked up my bag and headed upstairs.
As I walked up the stairs I began to hyperventilate and feel dizzy, I tried my best to not breathe out so loudly.
I didn't want her to see me like this , I held on to the rails tightly as I took slow steps up the stairs , I felt blood streak down my nose.
"Dwayne are you okay?" I heard mom ask.
"Just leave please" I replied
"Dwayne !!" was the last thing I heard before I fell and blacked out.
Dwayne's POV "Will he be fine?!""He had nose bleed""Sure , he's just stressed and all he needs complete 24 hours bed rest""Alright thank you so much doctor "I slowly opened my eyes and looked around, shit!! .Why did that have to happen in her presence?!."He's awake" I heard mom say to the doctor."Yeah , just make sure he rests""He can't go to work throughout tomorrow""Or do anything work related" the doctor said"Yes doc, thank you so much" I heard mom say and walk the doctor out.I adjusted in my bed and sat up, my head is really banging right now!."How are you feeling son" mom asked immediately she walked into the room."Why haven't you left?" I asked instead."I'll be leaving now , what do you want me to do for you?!""Nothing, just leave!""I already prepared soup for you ,it's in the kitchen" "Or should I call Diane to care of you""No!""You used to be best friends when you were little, what changed ?!" She asked, looking puzzled."You would have known if you stayed
Mabel's POV"This will be your room," he said, opening the door.I walked in slowly and looked around, the room was painted all white all its contents were white also, so peaceful I love it!!."The room opposite is mine""Remember!, You can't trespass," he warned."I don't intend to, you shouldn't trespass also!""It's my house, you don't tell me what to do!""Well this is my room now!""My territory" I added."We'll see about that then" he said"We sure will!""Change your clothes immediately , we're going to the space I found for you""I won't let you embarrass me in public""What's wrong with what I'm putting on!" "Everything!, You can't be seen repeating clothes""Last time I checked it's my body not yours!""Just change the damn thing" she snapped."Do I even really have to come with you?!""It's for you dumb!, Yes! you have to be there""I Don't want you coming off as a jobless peasant to my mom when you finally meet her tomorrow""Atleast it won't be a lie to say you're a busi
Mabel's POV"There was never a line!!" He retorted."I'm just getting started!!""I thought you said you're prepared?!""Then your preparation should come in handy now" he said with a mocking laugh.I huffed and turned to face the window. Jerk!!.After sometime we were back home , he drove straight into the compound, parked at a corner and stepped out.I did the same , I noticed a new car parked in the compound as I stepped out."That's yours " he said as he walked towards the car, he opened the door, brought out the car key and threw it at me.He brought out a small nylon and handed it over to me."That's a better phone , transfer your details there" he said Curtly and walked away.I picked up the keys and walked towards the car.It took all the strength in me to stop myself from screaming.Oh my God, I got a car?! Wonderful!!.Once I was done checking it out , I slammed the door shut and walked inside the house.****"...Overseas from coast to coast to find a place I love the most..
Mabel's POVSame Friday 6:00pm .. - "what is this that I just saw on the news Mabel?!"- The text read. Shit!!-"I'm coming to you right now"- I replied and rushed out.So much stress in one day, I knew this Dwayne guy was nothing but trouble .****"I was stranded , I had no choice" I whisper yelled at Layla.She's quite better now ."Still ... You shouldn't have done it " she retorted ."Okay so tell me what I should have done""If I took loans, how would we pay them back?!!""You were on your deathbed , I had no choice!!""Then you should have told me, I kept on asking you told me not to worry""Was this your plan ?!Getting married to a stranger?!""I had no choice," I whispered."You keep on repeating you had no choice ""You had a choice to tell me but you didn't!!""I had to hear about my best friend's marriage on TV!!" She suddenly burst out."I asked you this morning but you lied!!" She added"Why the hell are you so mad at me huh?!!" I suddenly yelled standing up."Tell me
Mabel's POVNext morning at 8:00am .....Saturday morning...."My mom is coming over for dinner tomorrow's night , you have to prepare something nice""And please try not to give off a peasant's aura, " Dwayne said and walked out of the house.I turned from the dinning table to look at his departing figure.I turned back to my food and scoffed.He sure knows how to say nonsense things, I actually don't blame him though.Immediately I was done eating, I exhaled and packed up my plates.I'm supposed to go see Layla today , but after our fight yesterday I think we both need space.Space to figure out what we really mean to each other and get all our feelings together.I heard my phone buzz in my pocket and I brought it out.It was an unknown number, at first I hesitated but then I decided to pick it up."You need to dress up and go to your restaurant immediately, " the voice said immediately. I accepted the call.Oh!, Dwayne. Immediately he said that he ended the call. Not even sure if
Mabel's POV2:00pm ...Immediately I was done deciding the menu we're going to be offering and getting my thoughts together, I closed my laptop, placed it in my bag and walked out."Wow, Good job guys !" I gushed as soon as I got downstairs.It was like I wasn't here earlier. They were quite plentiful but still I'm pleased by their hard work."Thank you ma'am" they replied with a confused smile on their face.Don't they get accolades for jobs well done?!, Well , if they're working with me they should get used to it.Being rich doesn't mean being a jerk!."So what's left?!" I asked the supervisor walking up to him."Done with this place now , just some finishing touches here and there with the furniture""The kitchen is already set ""Every other place is set , except the rooftop"."Once we're done here , we'll move there!" He explained."Today?!" "Yes ma , today" he replied."No, once you're done with this general dining hall and you take care of the executive dining hall, ""You guy
Mabel's POV"Hey baby," she called gleefully, walking up to Dwayne.oh!! kay!!.I slammed the door shut and stood at the entrance watching the both of them.Immediately she got to him she pulled him into a hug."Why did you come here?" he asked immediately."I've missed you ofcourse""Immediately I got back into town I visited you first""You should have gone home," he replied immediately.Who is this and what's she to him?!, I just stood there watching both of them ."Aren't you happy to see me?" she questioned caressing his cheeks."Stop it Diane" he growled and she dropped her hands immediately.Diane oh!."I'm pretty sure Mom made you come here " he said to her."She must have told you, I'm married already ""You can't just come in here and touch me inappropriately!" He said,She moved back and looked around ,"But I don't see any woman anywhere," she said, eyeing me disdainfully."What ?!" I whispered, blinking with a scoff.What is she trying to insinuate? Red with anger I began
Mabel's POVNext morning...Sunday Morning 8:00pm ...."You have to tell me where you're going!" Dwayne said as I walked towards the entrance."Somewhere" I replied and walked out , slamming the door.I feel like I've been exchanging too many words with him, hence the disrespect. As from today I won't give him that opportunity to disrespect me anymore.I got into my car and drove off to the hospital.****"Hi," I Said into Layla's room."Hi" she replied "The doctor said you're good to go" I said to her."Let me just pack your things" I said as I walked away but she held me back."I already packed them," she said."Oh okay are you ready to go then?" I asked."Mabel," she called softly."Yes," I answered, looking up at her."I'm sorry," she said."It's fine," I replied."No it's not, I really need to apologize to you ""I shouldn't have reacted the way I did""Like you said , I should have just placed your intentions over actions and see why you did that" "I just didn't want you hurti