Chapter 23

This war isn't over, Denise said. Its better to focus on the food now, right Paige? she asked.

Yes please, it would be nice to have a happy meal considering our busy schedules, Paige added. With that the tension seemed to lessen as everyone started to eat in silence.

I just received word from my father, Mike said breaking the silence. He said the cars arrived this evening and needed to be picked up in the morning.

Really? Charles said completely unable to hide his excitement.

Yes, we now need to make sure they are in good shape before the try outs next week, Mike explained.

That's really awesome to hear this calls for a toast, Paige said, let me grab my finest wine. She offered.

And I will grab the glasses! Denise said and followed in suit.

Everyone was now holding wine glasses ready to toast for the new season and for the heavens to be by our sides.

To the new season, Charles held his cup up and everyone followed suit and returned to their seats

Also we would like to invite you both to come watch the race whenever you are free, he added passing two race tickets to Denise but didn't take them.

Seeing the hesitation, Paige grabbed the tickets from Charles, Thank you very much for the tickets but that won't be necessary, she said.

What do you mean? Trevor turned to face her. You don't want to come watch the race?

No that's not what I mean. I.. I, she cleared her throat before continuing. I will be attending as a honored guest for the season, so the tickets won't be necessary.

Oh Trevor relaxed his body back in the chair.

That being said as Paige's personal assistant, I have a few conditions to put up. Denise said.

Not now Denise, Paige tried to stop her friend knowing she might go over board.

Don't worry, Denise reassured her. Its best to talk about it well everyone is in good spirit.

Yes sure go on, Trevor motioned for her to continue.

I would like to continue keeping Paige's private life private, hence your dating life must be a secret in public especially at the race.

Is there anything else?

Yes that means when you are both at the race, you are not allowed to be seen together to avoid rumors or it will affect both your images.

What if the circumstances put us together in the same room.

Then you will have to pretend to be strangers, but at home you are free to do anything else.

Alright you have my word, I will do what I have to, to protect her.

Denise was rendered speechless at how Trevor easily accepted her conditions and even offered to protect her. Welcome to the family Mr Trevor please let me know if she breaks your heart, I will do what i can to make up for it, Denise said shaking Trevor's hand.

This is supposed to be the other way round, Paige said. Normally you are supposed to threaten the man and protect me.

While his the one that needs protection, Denise joked. right Mike?

Most definitely, he added.

Traitors, Paige said at least Charles' on my side right Charles?

Together forever, he added and everyone fell into laughter. The rest of the evening was filled with laughter as they ate and drunk.

I need water, Paige who was in tears from laughing said trying to escape the room.

I will come too, Trevor said and followed paige to the kitchen.

Its going to be a long night, Paige spoke once in the kitchen.

Yes it will, Trevor said looking at the trio behind him one last time and turned back to Paige who was facing away getting her water. Thanks for dinner.

Well you should thank Lucy for the cooking I merely served the dishes.

You still made it possible, I have not really had a meal as a family in a long time, it felt nice.

I am glad you enjoyed, Paige put her cup aside and turned to face Trevor. We should be doing it more often.

Yes we should.

And they both went silent followed by deep silent breaths from each while they stared into each others eyes. His deep hazel eyes telling a story of their own while her brown eyes tried to read his story.

What?, Paige asked.

What? he replied, his eyes still fixed on her.

Why are you staring?

I heard people are able to connect and communicate by simply staring deep into their eyes.

That is just a myth, and you must really have a good relationship with the person to connect, She added.

So you do believe in these stories?

I just read about them, not believe in them.

Which one is your favorite? Trevor asked now standing besides her, both leaning against the counter.

The Japanese red soulmate knot myth, its really comforting to know there is a secret knot that connects two people for life. The down side of everything is we can't see who our soulmates is.

Isn't it the bright side to not know who you are connected to. I mean what if your soulmate doesn't exist or your rope is broken with no one at the end of it, that's like an endless heart break. he said.

When you put it like that, It does sound heartbreaking waking up to a broken rope everyday hoping you might find it connected.... its.

Its heartbreaking, Trevor said finishing her sentence. The best way to describe it is Heartbreaking.

Yes and What is your favorite myth?

Me? he let out a smile chuck, I don't have a favorite. I just read anything.

Come on, even if you don't have a favorite, you at least have the one you relate to.

I do have one I relate to. Its the insomnia Myth " if you find it hard to sleep at night, its because you are awake in someone's dream".

Do you have insomnia? Paige asked while looking at him.

No i don't, I sleep well every night, he said as he stroked his eyebrows twice, and his actions didn't not go unnoticed by Paige.

But you just said you relate to it..

sometimes, like once in a year sometimes.

Okay.. she said looking at him suspiciously.

What you don't believe me? he said, " do you want to spend a night in my room and see for yourself if am lying?" he added smiling sheepishly.

You really are so shameless, she rolled her eyes at him and laughed.

You can't blame me, I saw an opportunity and I plan on using it. Do you want to come see me try out the car tomorrow?

I can barely wait to see it but I have surgery in the morning though i might be late.

How long will it take?

I will be doing a heart transplant in a nine months old baby, which wont be easy but I should be done

In four hours.

What happened to its heart?

The heart muscles are too weak to continue pumping blood for the long run, his left lower chamber is already failing.

That must be hard for the parents.

Yes it has been hell for them but his a fighter, he...

her words where cut off by the sound of her phone. Sorry I need to take this.

Go on.

Yes paige speaking, she answered.

Doctor, the patient from the PICU scheduled for tomorrows surgery, has a collapsed pulse with bradycardia.

what is the echo showing?

His entire left side is shutting off.

Give adrenaline and prepare for surgery right now tell the time I will be there in twenty. Make sure his heart is still pumping when I get there

Okay doctor, she replied and cut.

Let's go I will drop you off, Trevor said. He heard everything because he was close by and was already making his way to out with car keys.

Thank you, she said and followed behind with a coat.