LOVE & REVENGE - CHAPTER 19
As soon as Fiona left the place, the person in the car rolled down the glasses and it none other than Hailey.
She put on her black shades and walked into the restaurant. She walked to a man sitting in a secluded area of the restaurant. The man had a cap covering part of his face but Hailey easily spotted him.
The man raised his head and smiled at Hailey who didn’t bother to return the smile.
She sat down without saying a word to the man sitting before her.
“Will you quit staring at me and tell me why i’m here” Hailey questioned
“You are moving ahead of yourself Hailey. Why don’t we visit my house first” the man asked with a smile which Hailey found cute but she will never acknowledge that.
“Your smile is ugly. Stop it” Hailey said with a frown.
“You look cute when you frown. Have anyone told you that? The man asked with that same smile and Hailey looked elsewhere.
“Any news about Fiona? The man asked getting serious
“None yet. But she visits Gemini sometimes and she just met with Lucas here. You saw them yourself. Its no news” Hailey said
“Have you been able to get anything from her phone calls or anything that we can use as a clue to get what we want? The man asked sipping from the wine before him
“I’m not a hacker so don’t expect me to get anything from her phone calls. But don’t worry, I will get something soon. Fiona acts dumb sometimes, so its going to be easy somehow. I’m trying my best”
“Try harder. Your best is not good enough. Maybe you should try getting to agree to hire you at her store” the man said and stood up.
“Are you leaving me here? Fiona asked
“Wanna come home with me? The man asked with a smirk
“In your dreams. I will find my way home so don’t get ahead of yourself” Hailey said and stood walking out of the restaurant.
She started walking down the road in a bid to catch a taxi but the man caught up with her on the way.
“You came in my car so its just right that we go back together” The man said and Hailey stopped to look at him.
After standing for some time without any hope of getting a taxi, Hailey entered the car with the man and the man instructed the driver to drive to Fiona’s home so they could drop Hailey.
“You know, I haven’t figured out why you ran away the day you saw me at the airport. You can’t avoid me, yunno” the man said and Hailey just stared at him without replying
“Dont you see that we look good together?
“I just want this whole thing to end so we don’t have to see each other anymore” Hailey said with her eyes closed
“Not so fast my dear. We had a deal remember? The man said and Hailey kept quiet not wanting to argue with him.
“Just how did she get herself involved with this psychopath” she thought and rested her head on the car seat.
The rest of the drive to Fiona’s house was silent as none of them said a word to the other again.
As Hailey entered the house, she was surprised to see Fiona at home but she tried her possible best to hide her surprise.
“Who was that man? Fiona asked
“What man?
“Don’t act like you don’t know what i’m talking about. The man that dropped you off”
“Oh! A friend” Hailey said and sat down avoiding Fiona’s eyes
“A friend? Hmm, how was the job hunt anyway. Did you find any? Fiona asked
“I didn’t. I might just start working in your boutique until i’m able to get a job. You don’t have to pay me. What do you think” Hailey asked hoping that Fiona would say yes
“Oh! That’s a good idea. At least you can take care of the store when I put to bed” Fiona said and Hailey flashed her a smile before going to her room.
She closed her door behind her and immediately dialed a number.
📞She agreed. So i’ll start working there by tomorrow”
📞Good job. Don’t let her suspect anything. The other person said from the other end and disconnected the call immediately
‘The audacity to hang up on me. Who does he even think he is. He thinks the world revolves around him. I can’t wait for this whole saga to be over so I can have rest of mind. I hope this works outside’ Hailey thought and stripped herself.
She went under the shower and allowed the water to wet her skin.
She was still in the shower when she felt someone come into the room and she immediately put off the shower. She stayed still for some time before coming out nervously.
She met her window open and immediately ran to it just in time to see a figure retreating.
She sighed and threw her clothes on and ran downstairs.
She became uncomfortable the moment she came out and couldn’t find Fiona.
She called her name and didn’t get a response. She called her phone and didn’t get a response either.
She quickly ran to her room and met Fiona sleeping soundly on her bed.
She sighed and went back to her room. Just then a message popped into her phone and she took it to read the contents.
“SOMETHING WORSE THAN THIS CAN HAPPEN IF YOU DON’T DO YOUR JOB WELL”
Hailey sighed out in frustration and switched off her phone.
She laid down, closed her eyes and drifted into a deep slumber.
💦NEXT DAY💦
The window blinds was opened suddenly and rays of sunshine filtered into the room directly on Hailey who was still sleeping soundly on her bed.
She squeezed her face and moved in her sleep. When the sun hit her face again, she sprang up knowing fully well now that she wasn’t in a dreamland.
She checked the time and immediately sprain up when she saw 8:15 on her phone screen.
She collided with a hard chest as she was rushing into the bathroom.
That was when she noticed Jay standing in the way already dressed up for school.
“You planned to be late on your first day at work? Jay asked and Hailey furrowed her brows.
“I don’t remember telling you that I for a job” Hailey said going to the bathroom door
“Miss Fiona told me. She is setting the table downstairs with her heavy pregnancy and a single @zz woman is lying lazily in her bed waiting to be woken up from sleep to prepare for work. How shameless” Jay said with a frown and Hailey looked at him and entered the bathroom without responding.
“Are you ignoring me now” Jay asked from the room as Hailey shut the bathroom door.
“When you are done blabbering, you find your way to school” Hailey said from the bathroom and Jay walked out without say anything else because he knows its useless talking to Hailey about lateness to work.
Fiona was done setting the table when Hailey came downstairs beaming with smiles.
Hailey sat down after exchanging greetings with Fiona and started eating hurriedly.
“Easy!! No one asked you to wake up late” Fiona said watching Hailey with a little smile.
Just then, Jay came downstairs and headed towards the door but Fiona tried stopping him.
“Jay, won’t you eat before leaving? Fiona asked
“No. I’ll eat at the school cafeteria. I’m running late” Jay said with a smile before leaving the house and Hailey stood up going after him.
Fiona just smiled and shook her head before sitting down to start eating.
“Jay, is something wrong? Hailey asked as she caught up with Jay who was about leaving the compound
“No. Is something supposed to be wrong? Jay asked
“why the cold shoulder? Hailey asked further trying to get Jay to talk to her
“I’m supposed to be your brother right? Jay asked and Hailey nodded positively
“So why are you hiding things from me? Jay asked and Hailey looked away without responding
“You see? Let’s talk when you have something to tell me. Have a nice day at work” Jay said and pecked her cheek before leaving.
🥀🥀
Hailey arrived at the store to see Lucas coming out of his car.
He just arrived at the store with flower bouquet in his hands. She won’t deny the fact that he is handsome.
She watched him walk past her flashing her a cute smile and she couldn’t help but blush.
She ran inside immediately she came out of her reverie and bumped into a hard chest.
She looked up to see Lucas looking down at her with a frown.
“Be careful next time” Lucas said and wanted to leave when someone else came in and he smirked before walking the small distance to meet him.
“Long time no see” Lucas said offering the guy a handshake which he took.
“its good to see you again” the guy said with smiles
“Why are you here? Lucas asked eyeing the other guy.
“Don’t ask questions. You don’t wanna know” the other guy said and started walking inside when Lucas stopped him and leaned closer to his ear.
“Don’t try anything funny” Lucas whispered in his ear before leaving
Hailey turned around to attend to the customer who just came in and her eyes widened.
“We meet again, spider woman” the guy said and Hailey rolled her eyes
“What do you want? She asked not looking at him
“REVENGE” The guy whispered into her ears and slid his hands into his pockets.
Just when she thought she was going to have peace, someone from her not-too-pleasant past surfaces to add to her problems and it is none other than DEREK.
(In case if you have forgotten who Derek is, go back to chapter 1)
TBC