Chapter 69At first, we were filled with silence because I resisted the urge to ask the obvious question. We had little talks but Elliot could tell that I had a lot on my mind. I turned to Kathy. "Did you know about this?"She was puzzled. "About what?" I blinked my eyes at Drew. She shrugged. Drew on the other hand was busy enjoying his meal and pretending he wasn't part of the conversation. Elliot chipped in. "I don't think she was aware. I just needed Drew to accompany me." I nodded. Drew broke the silence. "This meal is so nice, babe. " he smiled at Kathy. "I know you prepared this, you've always had good hands."Kathy was trying to stop him but I was too late. My blood was filled with rage. Elliot swallowed a burst of laughter. "I…I didn't prepare the…meal." Kathy stuttered. Drew was confused, I didn't know why he thought he was invited. Kathy pointed at me. "Oh, I'm so sorry Zora. I didn't mean that you do not know how to cook. I just….thought….""Chill, man. You just acc
Chapter 70We were pretty confused about what to get for lunch. Later we finally decided to get a healthy lunch, with salad as the side dish. Jason was not much of a talker but he gave healthy tips on how to be better since everyone was all about competition. Myra and I were pretty focused on our food when he asked us. "Do you hit the gym from time to time?" Myra and I stared at each other for a while unsure of what to say. "Nope." Myra shook her head. He wasn't impressed. "That's not good, you have to go to the gym at least three times a week. You guys could also have a dumbbell at home so you can have private workouts. It would help you guys in the long run." We both nodded. It was cool that someone was finally putting us through, we didn't seem all that lost. I kept thinking about where I was going to get a dumbbell because that was something I really wanted to try.After lunch, Myea and Jadon reminded me of the party. Going through the tasks of the day, I totally forgot about t
Chapter 71I gave him a drink. He reluctantly took it from me, still wearing a frown.I searched for Myra in the crowd but it was a long shot. "I will come back. I'm going to search for Myra."He asked his brows in question. "Myra is the friend I came with." I got lost inside the crowd before he said another word. I was still looking for Myra, but a stranger came to my side wearing a wide smile."Please are you the girl that got involved with the popular billionaire?" I knew what she was talking about but I haven't gone to the media to confirm anything because I didn't want to get involved. Elliot said he would get me out of it which he did. I shook my head and went back to Elliot. He was sipping his wine as I heaved."Are you going okay? What's wrong?" He soothed me, locking his hands around my arm."Let's go home." We went to his car and he drove off immediately. I could feel it but I couldn't find the strength to talk at the moment. When we got to the porch, I thanked him and t
Chapter 72The first thing Kathy did after we screamed was hug Drew. "Everyone please settle in, I ordered pizza and it will be here soon." They were all busy having small talks. Drew and Kathy shared a kiss and poured her wine after that. "Come on, get a room, you two."I hissed and pouted. I was not like Kathy, who liked to know every detail about my love life. The alarm bell rang and I quickly went to the door to get the package. I carried the box of cake and several boxes of pizza. Derek came out here to help me with the pizza. I sang for Kathy and dropped the cake on the table, and quickly went to get a knife. Derek came to join me in the kitchen, to get glasses and a bottle of wine. "Thank you. You are a sweetheart." I grinned, leaving him to give Kathy the knife. She held the knife as it was inside the cake and made a wish. She closed her eyes for a bit, made her wish, and blew out the candle. She cut the cake as we clapped for her. Kathy went ahead to cut a big piece of
Chapter 73I didn't have to work today because it was my day off. I had listed a lot of things to do but they were just little things around the house. I wasn't sure I would be able to step out but I included it anyway. I went downstairs to get a bowl of cereal when my phone buzzed. It was my calendar notifying me I have a coffee outing with Bella. "How the hell did I forget it?" I sighed as I went back to the room with the bowl of cereal in my hands. Kathy rolled over to the edge of the bed, she was staying in and didn't plan to leave the bed either. She started asking me a series of questions."I thought you were going out?""Yes, I am," I replied. "I just want to give breakfast first. I just remembered about getting coffee with Bella today." I put a full spoon of cereal in my mouth. "You are chewing so loud." I ignored her and continued eating. "How about your dad?""I spoke with the doctor recently and he has gained a little mobility. He is capable of eating solid food. He is
Chapter 74My ringtone distracted me from my breakfast. It was the doctor. I remembered that he proposed to call if there was an issue. Is this an issue? I asked myself. I was scared to pick up the call because a thousand scenarios were going through my head."For god sake, pick up the damn phone already. '' Kathy groaned. I answered the phone, keeping quiet trying not to get ahead of myself."Zora, good to finally reach you.""Good morning Doctor. Is my f… father doing alright?" My hands were shaky as I tried to prepare myself for the worst."Oh, yes. I know I said I was going to call you if there are any changes but he is fine. I'm calling for something different." He said from the other end of the phone."Okay, if he is fine then what is it?""He requested to see you. You should just come over and see what he has to say." I replied to him and quickly freshened up, prepared to leave the house."Is he fine?!" Kathy shouted from the living room. "Yes but apparently I have to go to
Chapter 75Derek came to the house to pick me up, heading to a nice restaurant in no time. I wished there was enough time to prepare but it meant stalling. I was stalling because I had boundaries. Boundaries that I put up ever since Elliot became officially in the picture. On getting to the restaurant, I realized that we had a reservation. He picked a spot close to the window. It was nice because the weather was a bit cold, considering the rough day I had, I needed a bit of fresh air and a nice view. The head of the restaurant, a nice lady, came up to us. I thought she was the waitress. "What can I get you guys? We have a special menu that couples like you guys could try. "My heart skyrocketed. "No no, we are…we are not a couple. We are…ju…just friends." I began. "There is no way we are a couple right, we don't look like one." Derek was quiet but he thinned his lips and allowed me to do the talking. It was awkward because I didn't think I did a good job of explaining who we rea
Chapter 76Zora's POV"I hate the chocolate flavor, Zora," Myra grumbled and I chuckled. "It sucks for real. I tasted it once and I don't ever want to again.""I'm indifferent to it though," I replied, my eyes scanning the magazine on the table. Sharon's picture was boldly on it as she grinned. I gave a low hiss. "I prefer the vanilla flavor."Myra nodded and clicked her fingers together, her eyes brightening as she grinned. "Now you are talking. Just agree that the chocolate flavor tastes bad.""I'm indifferent to it," I repeated and when she groaned and smacked her head, I laughed. "Fine, Myra. It sucks."She grinned again and pulled me up. We walked out of the restaurant and back into the showroom. I waved at a few guys that passed by us and Myra cooed when a blond guy grinned at her. More people were bustling around the company and I remembered Myra telling me that one of the most important brand companies was having a deal with our modeling agency."Did you see that, Zora? Gosh!