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⟨ Tales Of The Heart… ⟩
CHAPTER 31&32
By; Succie Brown.
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⟨ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇 ⟩
Jane quickly stood up to her feet, after he saw Adrian. Even if she was shocked to see him again after fifteen years, she tried her very best not to show how surprised she looked. Adrian was the last person she’d expect to see again.
“I am okay” She said and tried to walk away.
“It’s surprising to see your face after so many years Jane. Who would have thought I’d bumped into you here in Los Angeles” Adrian said, and Jane looked at him.
“Los Angeles is a small place, so you’re expected to see anyone you don’t expect to see again” Jane said.
“I can see you’re doing well” He said looking at her from head to toe.
“Why Adrian? Where you expecting me to still be a pauper. Sorry to burst your bubbles Adrian, but I am no longer the poor Jane you once knew” Jane said, and Adrian snickers.
“Don’t take yourself so high Jane. You won’t be where you are today, if I didn’t help you regain your sight. You were a blind girl, remember?” Adrian said and Jane beamed a smile at him.
“If you think I owe you something because you helped me regain my sight then you’re wrong Adrian. I owe you nothing, because you had your way with me years ago”
“I can see you haven’t changed from the golddigger you used to me. I won’t be surprised if you leech men just to get to where you are today. You only play with their hearts just to get what you want, and I h@ťě it that I was one of your preys. I shouldn’t have fall into your trap back then. Seeing how classy you look now, I am now convince that you’re indeed a golddigger and a heartless being” Adrian said.
“Are you done talking? Then I am going to take my leave, because it’s a waste of time talking to you” Jane said, trying to walk away, but he grabbed her hand.
“What the heck are you doing? Let go of me!” Jane said, trying to break free from him.
“You owe me an apology Jane. You should apologize for what you did to me years ago!!” Adrian said, shouting at her.
“I have nothing to apologize for, neither do I have an explanation to give to you, so let go of me before I call the cops on you, and charge you for segzual harassment” Jane said with a serious tone, and Adrian let go of her.
“I don’t want to ever see your face again, because it’s keeps reminding me of how wicked and mean you are” Adrian said, and Jane scoffed.
“And you think I’d like to see a face as disgusting as yours. I don’t know what you are doing in Los Angeles, but I’d advise you to go back to wherever you came from, and FYI you’re someone I don’t want to see even after death” Jane spats h@ťěfully at him before entering the museum, and Adrian felt a painful lump in his throat.
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≤ GOLDEN WINE AND LIQUOR COMPANY ≥
His feet could be heard as he walked inside the company, and all heads bowed to him as he walked towards his office. He has a well define look, and his handsomeness could be detected by anyone. He has grey eyes, pointed nose and a lip that you will want to kiss forever.
His name is Ethan Hemsworth, CEO of Golden wine and Liquor compan. A company popular for its fantastic wines and liquors. It’s one of the best wine company you’d find in the whole of Los Angeles.
“Who is he?” Beatrice asked her co-worker when she saw Ethan entering the elevator.
“His name is Ethan Hemsworth. He’s the CEO of this company” Brenda said. She’s Beatrice’s friend and also a cleaner in Ethan’s company. Both are actually cleaners.
“Really? Why am I seeing him for the first time?” Beatrice asked. She has been working in Golden wine and liquor company for three months now, and this is the first time she’d be seeing his face. Beatrice won’t deny that she find him handsome. Indeed Ethan was a very handsome man, and he was 32 years old.
“He hardly comes to the company Beatrice. The happenings in this company is done by his Manager, who employed you as a cleaner here. Rumors had it that he comes to his company once in a blue moon” Brenda explained and Beatrice nod her head.
Ethan has already gone to his office, and as such everyone began going back to their duties.
“Let’s get back to work” Brenda said and Beatrice nod her head. She was about leaving with Brenda, when Manager Jo approach them.
“Beatrice” He called her name, and Beatrice turn her head to look at him.
“You were in charge in cleaning boss Ethan’s office right?” He asked.
“Yes. I was assigned by the head cleaner to tidy his office. Is everything okay?” Beatrice asked.
“I just got a call from him, and he wishes to see the cleaner that tidy up his office. His office is on the fourth floor” Manager Jo said, before leaving.
“What happened Beatrice? Why is he looking for you?” Brenda asked.
“I have no idea, but I will just find out why he wants to see him” Beatrice said and Brenda nodded her head.
Beatrice took the elevator going to the fourth floor, and when she arrived on the fourth floor, she was directed to his office by his secretary.
Beatrice entered the office and saw him on a phone call. He was backing her and even without looking at his face, his back could tell anyone that he was born on the Sabbath day, because he was extremely handsome. She couldn’t understand the conversation he was having, but she could guess he was speaking in Japanese, and it got her wondering if he was from Japan, but on a second, anyone can easily learn a particular language if they want to. Beatrice thought within herself, as she waited for him to finish with his call.
“Anata to bijinesu no hanashi o suru no wa ureshìdese (It was nice talking business with you)” Ethan said, and ended the call. He turned to have his seat and that was when he saw Beatrice standing close to the door.
“Good afternoon boss Ethan, you said you wanted to see me” Beatrice said.
“Have we met before?” He asked, looking at her beautiful innocent face.
“I don’t think so boss Ethan. This is the first time we’re seeing each other. Do I look like someone you know?” She asked, and Ethan shaked his head and beamed as a smile at her.
“You just look familiar that’s all, but since you said we have never met before, I guess we don’t know each other” Ethan said, and Beatrice nod her head.
“You said you wanted to see me?”
“Yes I did. Were you the one who place the vase of tulips flowers here” He asked pointing at the flower on his table. Beatrice looked at the flowers and smiled.
“Yes I did. The old one was already wither, so I thought of replacing them. Did I overstep my boundaries?” She asked, and Ethan smiled.
“Of course you didn’t. I sent for you because I wanted to appreciate your efforts”
“I am glad you like it boss Ethan”
“What’s your name?” He asked, walking close to her.
“Beatrice. Beatrice Dawkins” She said, answering his question.
“Beatrice. It’s nice meeting you Beatrice Dawkins” He said and smiled at her, and Beatrice return the smile in a nervous way.
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It was late already, properly 8pm, and someone is seen running in the busy street of LA. No matter how late it was in Los Angeles, it still look as if it was morning, because it was always busy.
Different cars horns could be heard as he ran. Judging from the way he was running, one could easily tell he was being chase.
“Hey, you!!! Stop running!!!” A lady dressed in a tight black jumpsuit and pencilled heels said, as she went after him. Her hair was flying on the air as she ran. Despite the pencilled heels she was putting on, she didn’t for once staggered.
She got closer to the man and send him flying to the ground with a flying kick. She quickly hijacked the man and handcuffed him immediately.
“Let me go” He gruts and she slapped his forehead.
“Do you think you can easily escape from me? I’m detective Grace Tilley, and I am not called running demon for nothing. Come with me” Grace said, grabbing his collar.
Just like how Lucas and Jane were able to achieve their dreams, Grace wasn’t exceptional. She was able to become a detective just like she wanted, and she’s popular in the police force. A lady who is known for her great fighting ski||s, and who doesn’t tolerate bullshits. She moved to LA after she was able to achieve her dream, she has a house of her own and can boast of catering for herself.
Grace sighed when she came out from the police station and got a call from Vivian. She didn’t want to pick up, but when the call kept coming, she had no other choice but to pick up.
“Mom, call me back next month, I am busy” She said.
“Liar. I can see you right now, you’re not busy” Vivian said, and Grace looked around the police station premise.
“Where are you hiding?” Grace asked.
“I was only guessing, but it turns out that my guess were correct. When are you going to visit me? I’m also here in Los Angeles, but you hardly come home to see your mom”
“I am a busy person, mom. Call Lucas and tell him to spend time with you”
“Lucas keeps saying the same thing. When are you both going to get married?”
“Hello mom, what do you say? I can’t hear you” Grace said feigning it. She h@ťěs it when her mom talks about marriage, so she tries her best to always avoid the question.
“When are you going to get married Grace? You don’t even have a boyfriend to begin with”
“Sorry mom, I can’t hear you, your voice is breaking, but I promise to call you next month”
“Grace you can hear me, stop lying”
“I can’t hear you mom. I will call you back next month” Grace said and ended the call.
“Sorry mom, but marriage isn’t for me” She muttered before going to the parking lot to get her car.
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Julianna hugged Lucas with a happy smile on her face when she opened the door of her house and saw that he was the one.
“Are you that excited to see me?” He asked breaking the hug.
“Yes I am. I thought you won’t show up, but here you’re standing in front of me” Julianna said, smiling. You can easily tell that she loves Lucas so much. Who wouldn’t fall in love with a man that is not just handsome, but so caring too?
“I promise to go on a date with you, so I can’t ditch you for anything” Lucas said and Julianna smiled, hugging him again.
“Are you ready for our date?” He asked, and Julianna nod her head.
“How do I look?” She asked, turning around for him. She has a backside that can drive any man crazy.
“You look perfect as always” He said with a smile and Julianna laughed.
“Shall we?” Lucas asked stretching out his hand, and just when Julianna was about accepting his hand, Lucas phone rang. He picked up quickly when he saw it was Jane.
“Hello Jane” He said, and Julianna looked at him.
“Where are you?” She asked sniffling.
“I’m at Julianna’s. Is everything okay?” He asked.
“I met Adrian today” She said in a sad voice.
“Just hold on Jane. I will be right there” He said and ended the call.
“You are going over to Jane’s? What about our date?” Julianna asked trying to hide her sadness.
“Something happened to Jane, I have to be there for her. See you tomorrow, Julie” He said and quickly left.
Julianna blinked back her tears, as she took off her Criss cross heels.
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≤ JANE’S MANSION ≥
Lucas hurriedly entered the house and sees Kayla sitting on the couch. “Where’s your mom?” He asked.
“She’s in her room. She has been in her room since she came back from the museum. She said she’s okay, but it doesn’t look like it. Do you know if she’s okay?” Kayla asked.
“Your mom is fine Kayla. Continue with your movie I will check up on her” Lucas said and went upstairs to Jane’s room.
“Jane it’s me Lucas, open the door” He said, knocking on the door. Jane opened the door, and hugged him immediately.
“Lucas” She muttered, allowing her tears to flow. Lucas sighed and patted her.
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“He said all that to you? Where’s that jerk? He needs some beatings to reset his thinking” Lucas said some minutes later after Jane explained everything to him.
“Don’t bother Lucas. He’s not worth it” Jane said.
“Do you still love him?”
“Of course not Lucas. I have no feelings for Adrian anymore” Jane said, sniffling.
“Then why are you crying?”
“I don’t know Lucas. It’s kind of hurts when you are being accused of something you didn’t do. It hurts a lot Lucas, because I didn’t do it” Jane said, crying, and Lucas hugged her.
“Stop crying Jane. Don’t let your past become part of your present, okay” Lucas said, and Jane nodded her head, wrapping her hands around him.
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≤ ADRIAN’S MANSION ≥
Adrian sat on the bed, reminiscing about his love life with Jane fifteen years ago. He has tried not to think about her for years, but seeing her earlier today, reminds me of everything they shared together. The kisses, the hugs, and promises kept coming back to him in a flash.
“She’s still the same as always. A golddigger. How could she say our first and last segz was a replacement for me helping her to see again” Adrian said, allowing his tears to flow down to his cheeks.
“I can’t believe I am still crying because of her” Adrian muttered. A knock came on the door, and Adrian quickly cleaned his tears.
“Come in” He said, and Isa entered the room, smiling.
“Dad”
“Isa. Do you need anything?”
“Yes I do. You’re the easiest person to talk to compare to mom, so that’s why I am coming to you” She said.
“What do you want?” He said putting up a smile.
“Are you okay, Dad? You look sad” Isa said.
“I’m fine Isa. What do you want?”
“I have thought of a school to go to. I want to go to stars academy. Kayla attends that school here in LA” Isa said, smiling and Adrian forced out a smile too.
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≤ NEXT DAY ≥
In a convenience store, Kayla and Xavier is seen arguing with each other. They met at the store and somehow they picked the last basket available in the store
“I saw the basket first, so it’s mine” Kayla said, holding the other edge of the basket, Xavier was also doing the same.
“I picked it first, which makes it mine. You should wait for the other customers to be through with theirs, and use it” Xavier said.
“I have no time to wait. Give it to me and stopped following me around. It’s no longer a coincidence that you are everywhere I go” Kayla said.
“I have better things to do than to follow an ugly duckling like you wherever you go. Let go of this basket, it’s mine”
“It’s mine!” Kayla fired back.
“It’s mine and not yours”
“It’s belongs to me!”
Both said dragging the basket with so much aggression. Xavier forcefully took the basket from her, but ends up falling to a shelf and the entire bottles of drinks fell on him, scattering on the floor.
Kayla also fell due to how Xavier forcefully took the basket from her, and the entire creates of eggs on the shelf fall on her scattering to the floor.
“What the heck have you two done!!!” The owner of the convenience store shouted at them.
Kayla and Xavier looked at each other at once.
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