Cold Invite

A few days later, Jeanohntae woke up from a peaceful sleep. She brushed her teeth and bathed in a lukewarm bubble bath.

She got dressed in something she was always comfortable in. A thin blouse and some comfy joggers. She walked out her room and walked halfway down the stairs where she could hear people talking and a certain voice sounded familiar to her. She peaked her head out and saw the only man she wished to never see again. Christian Maddox!

She froze not knowing what to do. If she should run into her room, listen to their conversation, or yell at him and tell him to go away.

Christian quickly glanced around the small yet homey looking house and spotted Jeanohntae out of the corner of his eyes. He saw her and gave a smirk before returning to his conversation with her father acting as if he had not seen her.

'I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing anymore, but I need to make sure I see her again.' He thought.

"Uncle Rudy, I really appreciate you taking the time to talk to me even after so many years." Christian said with a smile.

"Are you kidding!?? Chris, we are family, don't hesitate to call or ask for anything if you need. You and your father are always welcome." Rudy replied to Christian's remark.

"I hope you will also do the same." He replied. "I am so glad that you have never changed one bit. You and Jeanohntae are also welcomed to come by anytime you want. Although, I did want to come by to personally invite you and Jeanohntae to our family dinner. Dad has found a new love and wants to introduce you all to his new girlfriend." Christian said with a huge grin as he noticed that Jeanohntae was shocked after hearing his words.

Jeanohntae didn't say anything and was just listening. Rudy, who seemed completely oblivious and flabbergasted, had not seen Jeanohntae on the stairs listening to their conversation. Christian who was well aware of the whole situation, could only smile after seeing the look on Jeanohntae's red face as she held in all her anger and went to her room.

She gritted her teeth. "You think you have all the power in the world to control me and make me feel like a fool in my own house after you show up out of nowhere and expect me to welcome you with open arms. You are mistaken! Not after what I've discovered!"

Meanwhile in the kitchen: "Thank you Uncle Rudy for inviting me into your home, but I do beleive it is time for me to go. I have to help dad set up for the dinner." Christian said before standing up.

"Of course, tell your dad that I am looking forward to meeting his new love. " Rudy responded.

As they both said their goodbyes and Christian left, Jeanohntae came out of her room and down the stairs. "Dad, who was that!??" She asked acting like she had no idea who that man was.

"That was Christian my dear, your childhood sweetheart and bestfriend. Uncle Joseph is inviting us to dinner tonight at their place. Be ready by 7 pm." Rudy said before leaving the kitchen in a smile.

She clenched her fists as her father mentioned 'sweetheart' and 'bestfriend'. All she could recall was that they were strangers with memories.

'Christian Maddox, you don't know when to quit huh!?? well, I have a surprise for you when we arrive.' She thought while having an evil grin on her face.