Chapter 112 Sub 8: How to go about it

How to go about it!

I followed her downstairs to talk her out of it. Jane came forth interrupting my hastiness.  

  "Excuse me sir! Madam Gia asked me to prepare some soup for you." 

This is hilarious. Gianna must be crazy for instructing Jane for such a task. I ignored her instead while she stood still with the bowl of soup on a tray. I wanted to follow Tiana into her room but i thought twice, the servants were present so I couldn't risk it.  Gianna could pressure them to speak if anything happens, eventually.

What sort of mess have i gotten myself into, telling Gia about all these could wreck me off any moment, I'm not ready to lose someone like her. I sat on the couch, i instructed Jane to bring forth my phone. I waited for a minute then handed it to me.

I thought of the next thing to do but there wasn't an idea coming on.

Gianna walked in immediately. I sprang up on my feet then embraced her tightly, i really didn't  know why i did thst but i did regardless. She was astonished.

  "Baby? What's going on?" She asked

  "Don't...Don't you like it when we hug?! Don't be ridiculous, Gia, i'm trying to be a good husband..." I boasted. We smiled "How's my baby doing?" I asked rubbing her belly softly and tenderly 

  "Doing great! Did you also take the soup i asked Jane to prepare?! I really thought you'd like it, its an Italian recipe!" She inquired.

  "Come on, Gia! Don't ask Jane to prepare soup for me, i prefer you." I cautioned calmly, i placed the back of my right hand on her cheek. "I like it when you serve my soup just bare in an apron, you know right?!" I teased. She blushed.

  "Ok! I'd do better! I promise." She assured

Tiana approached walking stylishly then we turned to her direction, 

  "Did i interrupt something?!" She began with a smirk

  "Oh no!" Gia blurted

  "Oh yes, you are interrupting us right now. Privacy!" I spilled my mind out. Everything we cuddle or Gia spends with me, she finds a way to interrupt us. This is trouble.

  "Jordan?" Gia inquired

  "Its ok, Gia! I really can't tell why your husband has refused to accept me?! I don't understand." She blurted then turned to me "Jordan, do you have a problem with me, tell me and I'd apologize for it!" she spoke innocently. She turned to wife again. "Actually Gia, i want to speak with you in private but your husband might not want that! Could you?" Tiana inquired again

  "Unfortunately, i want to spend some time with my wife...your discussion can always wait!" I cautioned sternly. Tiana was disappointed already. If i let her spend sonmuch time with Gia then she'd mess our lives. I can't allow thst as well

Gianna sat next to me in our bedroom. She wanted to say something to me but she was/skeptical as well.

  "Are you ok?" I asked 

  "Oh yeah! I really want to speak to you about something important. Do you mind?"

  "I don't! Let's talk, I'd listen!" 

  "First, I'd really liked to know why you hate Tiana so much, can you explain in details?" 

  "I uh, i just don't like her. She feels like trouble to me, i don't like her around you." I began

  "Do you know that this is not enough reason to hate someone? There's got to be a rason why, i mean never you've reacted rudely to someone in amwhile. Jordan, why?" She asked. How do I explain all these to Gianna, can i ever find the guts to?! "I'm confused here."

  "Gia, would you ever forgive me if i told you?" I blurted unconsciously. Her face squeezed as well as brows tilting.

  "What do you mean?" She asked

  "I just hate it when she's around you, she's here to ruin us Gia!" I stated shortly. 

  "Its not enough reason baby, you've got to know people sometimes. Give her a chance to prove herself, don't be a jerk. You should get to know this girl, Jordan. She's a nice person. She's helped and supported me although and finally she's efficient!"

  "Just stop saying shit, Gia! I hate her." I blurted out angrily.

A soft knock made us turn out heads towards the door, i reached for the door knob and opened up. Behold, mother was standing right there with a tight smile.

  "Mom, you're here." I gave her a hug. Gianna came forth too.

  "Mom, welcome home! I didn't know you were coming. Baby! Did you know?" Gia stated

  "Of course not!" Mother interrupted instantly "I was heading to the penthouse Jamal and i bought last week, we intend to throw a small party with friends to celebrate the memory of your grandfather. Did you forget?!" She explained. Yes, grandpa's commemoration could never sleep, sometimes i wish i had seen him before he passed away. "Anyways, I'm here to speak with the both of you specifically but I've got to know why another woman is here in this house. Is she a friend?" Mother questioned. Mother entered the room while i shut the door. She sat on the couch while Gia sat next to her.

  "She's not a friend!" I mentioned bluntly

  "Jordan, how could you say a thing like that?" Gia cautioned me but i shunned her anger. I sat on the bed turning away. "Mom, that's my friend, Tiana! We work together, i spoke to Jordan before she arrived and he affirmed to it but now he's saying a different thing! He's been acting differently ever since she came in..." Gia explained to mother.

  "Mom, would father let your friend stay around for too long? Even on vacation?" I asked the both of them, maybe baby suggestions would overrule.  

  "I don't understand, that should be your problem not mine! If its work then there shouldn't be a problem but she must not over stay here welcome." Mother advised. She was right but i didn't expect that answer, i wanted mother to coax Gia into sending Tiana away not giving some advise.

  "Exactly Mom!" Gia accepted mother's advise without hesitation.

  "Back to why I'm here!" Mother cleared her throat and proceeded "It's obvious that you both know why I'm here."

  "Mama, not again!" I chirped in distress

  "Let me finish!" Mother instructed "I have not heard or seen evidence but i want to let you know that whatever it is you got going on would not last." Mother warned sternly, she held Gia's knuckles "Gia? What is happening? Are you ok?" Mother cupped her chin "Is there something i need to know, talk to me. Im your mother you know!" Mother coaxed. I was hoping Gia wouldn't say a word to mother.

  "Mom, i...i don't know. Im fine, Jordan and i have been a little stressed out over the years, maybe..." Gia stood up abruptly turning away. It seemed like her eyes had welled up already. I sighed out in distress, i speculated whether or not to tell mother. Mother scoffed instead.

  "Gia? We are going to see the doctor right away, lets go. Come on!" Mother tried to coax again

  "Mo...Mo...Mom!" I called abruptly, she turned to me instantly. "Gia's not feeling well, Can i talk to you downstairs? Please?" 

  "Of course not, we can talk right here and now??" Mother insisted

  "Yes Mom, I feel sorta nauseous. You should go ahead, I'll come around soon." Gia affirmed to my demands, after this, Gia would confront me. Certainly.

   "Nauseous huh?" Mother added in doubt "Are you hiding something i already know or not? Don't act foolish like my son. I love you so much, Gia dear. Take care!" Mother added.

  "Of course! I love you, mom!" Gia slid under the sheets to rest.

Mother and i headed for the poolside instead, i suggested because Tiana might eavesdrop and possibly stir up the dust. Mother stared at me intensely, i could tell that she had alot to say to me. After some tropical fruit smoov was served by Jane, mother took a sip then began.

  "When your father and i had you, it took us months. We got married, yes but it didn't last like it should, we died off until  three months and more; we rekindled the sparks. We were eager to have a child to hold and embrace, we had you. Were we selfish or not?" She stopped with a question

  "Mama, i don't understand you. You weren't selfish..." I admitted almost turning away

  "Exactly Kareem, we were not selfish to have you otherwise you wouldn't be in existence. Why are you doing this, is having a child a big problem? If it is then let us know." Mother stopped then took a sip again

  "We are not ready to have a child just yet and even if we are, we would have to prove it!" I blurted. I felt so heavy to tell mother that Gia's pregnant. I feared one thing, false hopes. Mother smirked, she disagreed with my decisions.

  "You see Kareem, nothing is proven if it wasn't given a chance. I'm not mad at the fact that you don't wanna have a child right away but I'm mad at the fact that you have to lie about yourself and about Gia. You don't have to force her to not have a child, your decision should be collective." Mother lectured

  "But Mom, don't you think that y'all have pressured us a lot? Could you at least let us live our lives the way we want? If we're prepared to have a child then you'd know first! Chill Mama!" I explained duly

  "Absolutely but don't confront your father about the Industry 'coz you wouldn't acquire it solely and if you can't provide a child in due cause then forget about the Industry as well. You don't wanna lose, do you?" She stated

  "Whether it not i got a child, is the industry not mine? I've worked so hard to get here so why should a child be a problem you?" I questioned her

  "Did your father not tell you that thid is tradition? Whatever you got going on this minute should take a different turn 'coz with the way i see things....Clinton would give a shock soon!" Mother added. Was this to infuriate me, i thought.

  "It seems like I'd have to fight you all myself, you can not trick me and put me out like an outsider." I added defiantly

  "Then work on it! If Gia's not sick and you are not having this 'Clinton bull shit' then say something or else, your loss!" Mother snapped finally then walked to her, the chauffeur opened up for her to hop in, seconds later they were out of sight. I rubbed my head back and forth slowly still lost and clouded in my thought. If i tell my parents about Gia's pregnancy, would they embrace or neglect it?! If Gia and i gets lucky then would the industry be mine, finally?! Khaleefa's Industry is a multi billionaire deal that no one would let go for no good reason. I want a child and the industry, can i have both at once?

   "What the hell!" I muttered  within.

I stood up to leave the poolside to meet my wife but then, Tiana surfaced again.

   "I feel elated so see to the wife of the Don himself, your mother! Such a successful family huh?!" She blurted out regardless 

I ignored her statement then attempted to leave.

  "I have what you must be looking for!" She blurted again, i was compelled to turn to her.

  "You don't give up, do you?" I asked

  "Why would i? I made my research and i got to know that you are seeking a very huge position at the famous industry here in the country." She stirred up

  "What do you mean? Who told you all of that?" I asked

  "I know what i want to know ever since you left me! I'd warn you for the last time, don't try to kick me out again. You'd hate me even more and i promise you that you'd regret ever dumping me." She warned "I'll surprise you by morning with my trivia...that's what i have. Just look out carefully!" Tiana added sternly

  "Tiana, do what you got to do. Surprise me and i'll always dump again and again!" I blurted sternly too, i left.