Chapter 117 Sub 13: Sit, Talk and listen!

Sit, Talk and listen!

  "Did you ask for his details, contact address or

references? Just anything?" I inquired because this information was slightly rigid to me. 

  "None! He never mentioned and never tried to give a definitive answer." Jane added confidently, i could see that she was overly certain.

  "Ok! I don't think that's a problem anyways, he'd surely come around if he's really serious about Negotiating business. Don't just forget to not disclose our information, if anyone wants business they can reach for the hotlines. C'mon! This shit i talk about has been displayed on billboards and stuff even the Media so what else?!" I explained to her truthfully and calmly, you'd think that we where discussing as well. I sighed. "Could you get me my cell phone, it's in the bedroom! Hurry!" He instructed

  "Alright sir, just a minute!"

Jane emerged the stairs hastily, she did her job religiously and it glared that she loved what she does to its peak.

I didn't feel like eating much so coffee was more than enough, if mother was anywhere close to take a look at my diet, she'd flare. I walked to the living room then sat to see some headlines. I turned it on.

  "Here sir!" Jane interrupted as i collected it.

  "Thanks!"

I realized that i had several missed calls from Jeff and Lamar, i turned the TV off again. I inituated a video call between Jeff and i but Jeff and Lamar were together, good for me.

  "Guys?!" I began

  "Darn it Kareem, we've been calling your phone countlessly but you ignored." Jeff blurted "Is this what Gia's condition has turned you into?" He teased this time then i beamed

  "Whatever Paolo! I was talking to Jane..." I added

  "...Who's Jane?" Lamar interrupted, he didn't ket me finish

  "Stop thinking shady, it's my house help. What's up?" I clarified

  "Hmm! May i remind you that's exactly how you fell in love with your pretty wife? Gia!" Lamar blurted

  "That's correct!" I added sarcastically

  "You've got some explaning to do, meet us at the restaurant, same restaurant!" Jeff instructed

  "A'ight! I'll be there in 15 minutes!" I hung up.

I turned to leave, Tiana was standing right there, she seemed fierce and angry. 

  "Get off my way!" I instructed calmly "I don't wanna hurt you 'coz this time you'd fall dead!" I attempted to leave but she held unto my arm forcefully "Did i not warn you about touching me!" I flung her arm way. "That's some guts, Get your filthy hands off me." I snapped

  "How could you forget me so soon, Jordan? How could you treat me this way? Despite the fact that i've got a son who's longing to meet you and this is all you got to do, hurt me? Jordan you are heartless and inconsiderate..." She said then i cut her short, that was nonsense to me.

  "...Enough talking. Shut that tramp you call  a mouth, i ain't wanna hear it! Don't try to speak to me about consideration or being heartless, you are the devil in here. There's a reason why I'm letting you stay, don't let me throw you out...you'd end up in hell!" I warned sternly with threat too.

  "Jordan? You've got 48 hours to tell your parents about me and your son and if you try to act funny or negligent over this....I'll make your life a living hell, i wouldn't repeat myself again!" She smirked

  "Tiana Dawson, right?! Stay off my lane, just a reminder!" I walked.

I got dressed to a casual outfit then drove away to the restaurant.

An hour later,

  "What have you got about Riley?" I asked slicing the pepper sauced beef on my plate. My friends battled with the same explicit delicacy on their plates respectively.

  "Oh that! We didn't tell you? Ah! Jeff just spit it, i can't!" With the looks on Lamar's face, i figured it was unsuccessful.

  "Don't worry, i understand!" I snapped

  "You should hear the full story in details!" Lamar added stuffing his mouth. Jeff stopped eating.

  "Riley thinks Lamar would always screw Tracey, she feels insecure and discontented with his plea. She told her parents about it before Zoe could reach her and do you know what that means?" Jeff halted disappointedly

  "It doesn't sound good already!" I snapped again stuffing my mouth

  "His parents are on board and if they are, your parents and mine would hear this and then what else?! The media would paint him black, He's always been a controversial business tycoon...she's filed for a divorce...and i think her mind is made up. She really wants to punish our friend!" Jeff continued eating.

Just in a few days and a lot has happened, i thought. If only they knew my current situation then Lamar stands a better chance..

  "This is not funny one bit! You ain't letting her go through with the divorce, are you?" i questioned

  "Do i have a choice..." Lamar blurted with a long face

  "Well,that's bull shit!" i countered getting pissed off. "You can't let her go. You can't let a total stranger ruin your lives, you spent and sacrificed a lot to make your marriage work. Sometimes women overdo their shit, they inflict pain on you and expect you to be sorry for the pain they inflicted? Nah! Women that's enough shit already! Bro, you are already sorry for the decisions you made rashly that she caused, so some dirty infidelity should not overrule your terms and plea. She literally pushed you to another woman's arms and you had to do it. Women know that they are irresistible so why test your ability to stay focused on her when she ain't giving you none? You are getting your woman back! Read my lips, Ok?!" I stopped to breathe normal, i was panting and angered. I had no idea men and a few women in the restaurant were impressed with my nonsense and even recorded the moment. Before i could utter a word, they applauded for a minute. Jeff abd Lamar froze instead.

A man approached holding a glass of wine on the right with a grin.

  "My wife thinks i cheat. Well that's correct because she doesn't let me in. Now, its that supposed to be when i provide and love her tenderly?! Thanks for speaking my mind!" He said dropping his card, he seemed wealthy like us. Another approached again with a lady beside him.

  "Thanks a lot man, you said my mind. We've got to hang out more often, women out there need to learn some ethics!" He blurted, he dropped his card as well. "Please, acknowledge it!"

  "That's right! I tell women how important it is to spice up your marital and sex life, it is more than a bond! Man, you got it right! We'd love to have you more often. Please, acknowledge!" She added.

They walked away and finally the restaurant was calm and back to normal.

  "Do you have any idea what you've just done?" Jeff interrupted the silence

  "You tell me!" I was slightly nervous regardless. "I..I really don't know what came over me, i was mad..mad at Riley for giving up on him so easily...i was mad at women entirely...i was mad at everything." I answered defensively. I had to spill my mind earlier but i did it the wrong way, somehow.

  "That was thoughtful! You don't have to make yourself a center of attraction, i mean its crazy how everyone pulled out their gadgets to record, this is not good. One bit!" Lamar added calmly

  "Yes Yes Yes! Can we not talk about what just happened, lets focus on you!" I added. Jeff stared at me questionably "Jeff, can you also say your mind?"

  "Did you cheat on Gia?" Jeff blurted out. I felt hot inside me. I didn't cheat, did i? I asked myself.

  "What do you mean 'cheat on Gia?'" I asked

  "Exactly what you heard, did you? You're giving me reasons to think differently. Its all on you." Jeff said turning to Lamar "Am i wrong?"

  "Jeff, you're saying too much!" Lamar was defensive over me then he asked "What's up with you though, who was that girl at the hospital...the girl you hit to the ground? You were ruthless anyways!" Lamar sipped from his wine glass.

  "No one!" I snapped "I mean, she's no one. That's Tiana, Gia's colleague from work!" I briefly explained

  "That's not possible! You can't hit a woman you don't know, just say it! Stop hiding shit Kareem...say it! Say the damn thing! Say it, bro!..." Jeff coaxed 

  "...She's Gianna's friend!" I yelled a bit. I heaved a sigh "I'm sorry for raising my voice at you. It's just that...its just that..." I stuttered turning away. I couldn't find the guts to say a word.

  "Just what Kareem, just what? What the hell are you hiding from us?" Lamar asked

  "Guys? What's going on...look guys, if y'all got nothing to say then I'd leave, gladly!" I blurted 

  "Really? Just leave a'ight, you've caused enough trouble lately!" Jeff replied angrily

  "Yeah! That's exactly what I'm gonna do, leave!" I angrily replied too. I stood up to leave

  "Kareem, you're ridiculous! Are you really leaving over a menial thing? Maybe Jeff's right, you've got something beaneath all this!" Lamar concluded

  "Yeah! That's right, there's something beneath. I won't sit here listening to Jeff's  accusations. Its choking me already. If we have something more important to discuss then call me up?" I added, i took out some wrapped dollars and threw it at the waiter angrily.

I walked out of the restaurant fuming up above hills.

I drove to the hospital within minutes. As soon as i met the doctor, he grinned. I felt some level of comfort instantly.

  "She moved her fingers and that's a good sign, she'd be fine soon!" Phil added still grinning widely.

  "That's amazing! My wife would be home soon, I'm elated!" I answered with a beam

  "I'll see you soon, my friend!" The doctor patted me on the shoulder then made his way out.

I turned to Gia who's eyes were still closed, tightly.

I kissed her on the forehead and sat abreast, i held her knuckles and placed a kiss on it too.

  "Gia? Tiana is trying to ruin the life we've built, she thinks her bastard would take my mind off you." I blurted while a tear dropped "I really don't care if we have children or not, i want you in my life. Gia, you've got to forgive me. I'll fix everything before you know it. I want you home Gia, please come home soon!" I kissed her forehead again then i walked out. I ran a few errands after i got a call from my P.A, where else can i go if not my own lonely home?!

09:32pm,

Jane attempted to hold a file i held but then i rejected, it wasn't a load of something. She asked if i wanted something prepared quickly, I rejected again. I asked for my favorite whisky instead. I emerged the/stairs straight into room then i closed the door behind me. I took off my clothes, my upper body was bare. Any woman who sees me/would drool over me, that's certain. I said to myself. Oh Kareem! How could you be so inconsiderate right now, you have a sick wife, a threatening baby mama, angry friends, suspicious parents and a hungry media, i cautioned myself. I felt left out.

A knock interrupted my thoughts then i affirmed to whoever.

Tiana walked in a mini gown that bizarrely exposed her thighs, her cleavage and her underwear inclusive. 

She stood still holding the glass, she wouldn't stop staring at me intensely. I know what she wanted right away and i really can't do it, it was just like salting a bare wound. 

How do I get this girl out of my life for good? Death would really cause a stir, I'd love to tell my friends but we weren't on good talking terms so they'd definitely judge me a thousand times. I'd talk to father about it, i might just get an idea on what to do, I'd have to brace up soon.

She cleared her throat to catch my attention then i snapped out if my thoughts.

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