Chapter 155: I always try!

  "Look who's in need of an answer, after everything?" She smirked "You wouldn't nothing wrong, would you?"

  "Gianna I apologized for everything that happened already. I made it public..." I answered defensively

  "...You think that's enough? Its merely a charade that big guys like you do." She blurted, she was really impossible.

  "Is that what you think of me, a mere guy?" I scoffed then continued "l thought that apologizing not just to the world but to you publicly would do something? It was honest Gia, I had no hand in all this. Father proposed a staff, I didn't know it was Nessa..." I explained trying not to get infuriated.

  "...I'm not questioning Dad's actions, my problem lies where you couldn't send her out as soon as you saw her, she almost ruined us. It hurts a lot Jordan but you still don't understand." She turned away crossing her arms

  "I get it, she's harmless and she'd apologize if you want..."

  "You think this is some sort of joke or something?" She scoffed "You better stay away from that girl Jordan, don't let me talk to you about this." She warned. Wow, a whole lot of authority Gia's got.

  "Whatever you say, I'd do it. But didn't you have to throw me out of the house like that? You did not care at all. The cold and bites, I sent a text earlier and you didn't reply, how does that make you any better? You can't just take decisions like I don't matter." I said

  "Did it hurt or not?!" She gave me daunting state then walked back to the bed. I followed her from behind trying apologize but she refrained. I gave up just for the night. I entered the bed then shoved the sheets up to my waist line while she concentrated on the TV show.

  "Wouldn't you at least ask about my day, the interviews, the hold ups and questions..."

  "You can literally go to hell with all of that!" She snapped with her eyes fixated in the screen. It stung me real bad. I turned my face away from hers respectfully then my phone beeped twice,a text from Lamar.

     *Nice attempt man, tell me all about 2moro!*

             *Trust me on that. Thanks and hi to Riley!*

I replied back then Gia blurted out

  "Texting your bitch right now?!" She took her eyes with a faint smile attached. 

  "Are you for real?" I asked in distaste "You are really trying to make everything worse than it is." I almost yelled

  "Do you even care if we fall off the cliff?"

  "How wouldn't i, i'm your husband..."

  "You're not acting like one!"

  "Gia whatever it is that's getting you mad at me deserves a second chance, I'm sorry. Like really really sorry. Come on babe, let's work it out A'ight?"I said caressing her arm then I trailed wet kisses on it then she retracted in disgust defiantly.

  "Get off me, I'm not in the mood!" She retorted then I moved away slowly in disappointment. I turned to the other side of the room resting my head on my palm lying on my side, Gia turned different within hours. I don't know her to be this hostile towards me or anyone.

****

The next morning,

I have a lot of work to do at the office so I got up to prepare for work, I turned to the other side but Gia was not on the bed then I heard the sound of running water, I assumed that she was taking her bath. Good timing, I whispered underneath my breath as I jumped down from the bed then took off my pants making my way to the bathroom. I sighted her behind the shower glass scrubbing her skin tenderly while her lengthy blonde clasped, it was drenched

  "Hey baby, can I join...join in?" I asked but she ignored me. "Alright!" I added, I returned to the room and sat on the edge of the bed running my hair furiously. My phone rang instantly, I took a peep, it was Nessa. I hesitated then it went off but it didn't end there, she called severally while I stared at it contemplating. I resolved to taking the call.

  "Sorry Nessa I was kinda..."

  "My bad, its nothing. I'll be at your house in ten minutes." She says then my eyes squinted

  "Oh no! I don't think its a good idea right now..." I countered 

  "Oh man, too bad 'coz I just took the right turn leading to your home! Bye!" She hung up. I threw my phone in the bed then sprinted to the bathroom, Gia was wrapping the towel around her chest staring at the mirror to dry her hair.

  "Babe? I wanna tell you something..."

  "I don't wanna hear it." She snapped then I yelled out

  "Hear me out." She turned to me being startled a little bit. "Nessa would be here in a few minutes to get this over with!" I stated nonchalantly walking into the shower taking off my underwear. She cringed instead.

Some minutes on,

While Gia was doing her make over, I got dressed for work too then a knock interrupted the awkward silence.

  "Come in!" I acknowledged hoarsely. Jane tilted her head then walked in finally.

  "What's the problem Jane?"

  "The lady from the press is here to see madam Gia." She stated

  "Ok! Just go ahead!" I instructed as she walked out then I turned to Gia's direction while fixing my neck tie.

  "I guess she's here to talk, could you spare some time? Please?" I asked politely but Gia ignored me, it felt like I was speaking to a plank not a human. "Gia, did you hear me at all?" I asked again then she snapped. 

  "I don't have that time to talk, Jordan!"

I was pissed at her actions then I stormed out of the room taking my suit, laptop and phone. I met the chauffeur on the was downstairs who was actually coming for me, I handed my stuff then turned to Khaleed's room. I hadn't seen him all morning. Jane was tending to him by tucking the feeder into his mouth as he latched. He was bright and healthy as always. I placed a soft kiss on his forehead then turned to leave.

  "Jane, just in case there's a problem, just let me know!" I inquired

  "Yes sir besides I can take good care of him as well. Have a good day!" She continued also singing him some rhymes. 

I made my way downstairs then I saw Nessa sipping from a mug, I assume its coffee prepared by Jane"s assistant. I cleared my throat to capture her attention as she turned immediately, placing the mug on the table. She stood erect.

"Good morning Mr Jordan, I hope you pardon me, I'm here to speak to your wife specifically. Is it possible?" She asked

  "Er! The thing is my wife has a cold and wouldn't make it down so early, that's what i tried to explain while you were coming." I lied then age nodded lightly, she had doubts, I could sense it.

  "Ok. I thought it would be wise to talk to her woman to woman, I mean no harm." She added, the sounds coming from Gia's heels interrupted our conversation causing Nessa and I turned to her direction.

She turned towards the entrance as Nessa interrupted instantly

  "Can I have a word with you Mrs Gianna?" She asked. Gia ignored again. It was getting unbearable for me.

  "Gianna its actually childish to act this way," Nessa blurted as Gianna turned around passing a daunting stare.

  "And who are you?" Gia asked coldly

  "I'm Nessa from TVS and AZ, can I have some minutes with you?"

  "I think I know who you are, that slut from days earlier, you really have the guts to step foot into this house huh? It's funny how a renowned journalist like you would try to steal a married man, we have two sons for the record..." Gia blurted

  "I understand that you are angry and that's why I'm here, to apologize for it. I promise that it won't happen again!" Nessa said apologetically

  "I really don't care about your apologies whore, you can actually keep him to yourself but be careful not to cross paths with me."

  "You should be careful not to lose your husband as well, he doesn't deserve it."

Gia was dismayed at that statement, she drew closer in attempt to hit Nessa's face then I held my wife's hand, I couldn't watch something like that escalate.

  "All for her, Kareem?" Gia asked as she stormed out angrily.

  "You shouldn't have but it's..." Nessa began as I followed gia but it was too late, she had driven off with the chauffeur.

I returned back in, I met Nessa preparing to leave.

  "I told you that this was a bad idea, didn't I?" I almost yelled, she held her forehead closing her eyes tightly then opened them.

  "I had no choice but don't worry, you wouldn't hear from me either. Not for once. Thanks!" She stated walking as well

  "Nessa...Ness..." I halted, was i right for calling out or respecting boundaries, I was confused.women can be really impossible anyways. I stormed out after two minutes of deliberating.

****

Weeks on,

05:17pm,

Lamar was waiting for me patiently at the bar we loved to visit, I scurried towards him with a faint smile then I took a seat as we shook hands in swagger then I ordered for rum.

  "Two bro!" I said to the bartender as he smiled in affirmation, we were regular customers at the bar. Our spot. "What's up, man?" I asked then gulped down, I squeezed my face in accordance but swiftly.

  "I should ask you instead! What's going on with you Kareem, ever since y'all got physical at the hotel, things changed." 

  "Its nothing to worry about, I've got a few to handle at home." I snapped not wanting to go into details.

  "That's not detailed enough Kareem, tell me what's wrong! I'm losing my friends, Jeff does not want to talk to me because I'm siding with you and here you are saying nothing is going on? Come on man, spill that shit!" Lamar cautioned rightfully, I was somewhat guilty but I felt that solving my problems alone would be a better choice. I sighed to accumulate some guts.

  "Gia has been mad at me for the past few weeks now over that same girl, Nessa.  She thinks we have a thing going on but come on man, you know me...I won't do that, at least I'm not." I explained      

  "That's crazy! Do you like her or something?" He asked as I gave him.a questionable look then he continued "Just answer the damn question."

  "I like her as a normal person, she's kinda interesting and all but I don't think I love her." He explained truthfully

  "The moment you start finding her interesting then you may eventually fall in love with her and you know what that means." He stated

  "What are you talking about Lamar, I have a wife. I can't fall in love with her."

  "Its not just about you having a wife, its about the way Nessa makes you feel around her. Don't you feel comfortable, interesting, loving, caring, meaningful...all that good stuff." He stated, I turned away in guilt. She makes me feel all that way, I have to admit.

  "You can't blame for that though, its only a mutual feeling nothing else. Besides, she cut all ties with me earlier."

  "What ties?" He snapped

  "Just a friendly thing?!" I said defensively "She has good intentions, she drove in one morning only to apologize to Gia and guess what Gia did. She called her a whore, a slut..." I explained

  "What do you expect, a woman feels insecure when there's a pretty ass woman around her man, she was right after all. You can't expect her to smile over Nessa's presence. Maybe she overdid the insults. Anyway, I need you to be a man right now, focus on Gia not Nessa, Nessa is just another woman but Gia is your wife, the mother to both your   sons." He advised but a part of me wants to reconnect with Nessa, to have her as a friend.

  "I understand but Gia's stretching this whole thing. I tried to explain that I never knew Nessa was the same woman from the hotel and I couldn't throw her out of the house. Father hired her for a prep session but Gia wanted me to throw her out instantly." I explained again

  "There's no harm in trying, keep trying out stuff she likes." He advised

  "The way she treats me makes me wonder a lot of things..."

  "Like what?" He asked but I was silent, Nessa snapped into my thoughts. "Don't tell me that Nessa is on your mind already?" He guessed right but I cringed like he was saying nonsense. "Better not go there, this girl is here to cause more good than harm. She'd make you feel wanted, respected, loved, adored just to get to you, she'd use your weakness against you, don't let her know more than she does. Kareem I know you, be careful bro. I know why!"  Lamar stated

  "How do you mean, this girl we are talking about has nothing on me. We have nothing in common." I explained maybe I was lying to myself about everything. 

  "I'm saying all this because you could testify to the difficulty I encountered. I don't want you going through all that shit, you've suffered enough trouble to gain Gia so you can't afford to lose her."

  "I get it. That's a whole lot of point!"I accepted his advise "You know, its hard to see your wife naked under the steams of the shower, caressing and stuff. I could barely keep track, its frustrating."

Lamar laughed hysterically instead and I chuckled. We ordered two more shots and gulped instantly, giving ourselves the pleasure. We talked about a lot of things that including Jeff. Lamar and I were on the same page, we agreed on the fact that Jeff was at fault.

My phone vibrated then I peeped at it

      *Can we meet up, maybe we got to talk*

It was a text from Nessa then I replied

               *We have nothing to talk about, remember?*

      *There's something you need to know. Urgent!*

               *I'll think about it!* 

Lamar asked me who i was texting then I told him that it was a client from work,  I had to lie for no  reason. Its been difficult to please over the weeks and it didn't seem friendly even though fact that I had cut ties with Nessa and now she's texting, I'm still contemplating. I've not been able to talk, kiss or hold my wife, it gets difficult every time I try.