Chapter 20 20
Vanessa's Pov
"I guess that's all. The event will be on the 26th of this month. We're almost done with the hall decorating and some important things. I'm glad we've come to the end of this deal. Do well to refer me to other big men" I smiled at Richard and his crew. They're like 5 men.
"That's a wrap. Wait back Miss Willow for payment" Richard said and I signaled Brittany to leave.
I sat and watched everyone leave the room except that nice guy I met last time. He told me his name but I guess I've forgotten it
"Hey baby girl. You look ravishing today. I'll miss you on this project and please make sure there's enough buzz" The guy that I've forgotten his name said. It'll be rude to ask him what his name is again.
"Oh thank you for the compliment hunnie and sure I'll make buzz available" I smiled at him.
"Get out of my office, Matthew!" Richard yelled
"I thought we're to sit and discuss about payment thingy" He smirked
"You're not invited. Leave!"
"I'm leaving because I need to jump on a video call with my babe. You do not scare me, big boy" He winked at me and left. Richard just shook his head
"Close friend?"
"Cousin" He threw a cheque book at me
"An open cheque?" I smirked. "I could suck you dry" I laughed
"I've prayed for that but I'd prefer you do that in a secluded area." He smirked and I really wanted to disappear at this moment cos he just made what I said, sound nasty
"That's not what I meant. Besides, I can't do this. I feel like I'll undercharge myself" I sighed
"Undercharge or overcharge. Cos this is the time to overcharge"
"That's the problem. I can't do that."
"Okay..." He withdrew the cheque book and writes on it and pushed it to me
"This is too much!" I gasped at the amount looking at me
"You couldn't make a decision so please shut up." He laughed and I shrugged and thanked him.
I stood up and gathered my things. I'm so happy that this deal is finally over. At least, I won't see him anymore. Do I miss him? Not yet. Will I miss him? I guess not. The guy only brings out the sexual beast in me.
"So this is it?" Richard stood up with his hands tucked into his pocket
"The day we all have been waiting for." I smiled. Halfheartedly if I may add
"So I didn't get to fuck you? But I guess it's not over until you move out of this country" He smirked
"Then I need to start looking for how to move out of this country then" I rolled my eyes. "Move out of my way, please. I have a new baby to visit" I smiled brightly, just remembering that Autumn gave birth to a girl. I'm so happy.
"New baby? You've gotten a replacement already?" He frowned
Oh! That's true. He doesn't really know anything about me
"I owe you no explanation, Blackwood."
"It's not like I care anyway. Goodbye and please make my money worth it" He moved away for me to pass and I pushed past him
"Till 26th" I closed the door behind me and hand the cheque to Brittany immediately I stepped out.
"This is huge, Ma" She smiled
"We need to make the event worth that money. Make sure there are a lot of coordinators. I need to get to my sister, Autumn. I'll be at the office next week. Cancel all my schedules for the week. I'll keep you updated on Mr Isaac's project" I waited for my driver to open the door and I entered and waved her a goodbye. She'll go with the company's car
I looked at the Blackwoods building once more and noticed him standing at his window.
Beep!! Beep!!!
Asshole: Friends?
I smiled at the name I gave him and rolled my eyes at his message
Me: I guess so.
Just as I was about to drop my phone, a message came in immediately
Asshole: At least, I can do whatever now without sabotaging our business relationship
Me: our friendship has limit, Blackwood.
Asshole: I never gave consent to that, Nessa. See you around, Mi Lady
I rolled my eyes at his stubbornness and also because I know I can't get rid of him easily.
I played candy crush on my phone while the driver took me on the long road trip. I swear, Autumn and her husband should move closer to this city cos this is stressful but I'd do anything for my niece
I remembered the joy in mum's voice when she called to tell me she was a grandmum. I wondered if she'd ever have a grand child from me.
You could still bring in a wedlock child
You're so not helpful at times, brain
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"Hi, Mi Familia!!!" I screamed once I entered the room and I got shushed immediately
Oh shit! A new baby
"I'm sorry. I'm just too excited" I laughed nervously. "Hi new mum" I wiggled my eyebrow at my sister who looked drained. "How was the push"
"Terrible" she groaned. "There was nothing I didn't regret while pushing that little project out of my body"
"Little project?" Dad asked
"It felt like a goddamn project. I can't lie. Don't ever give birth, Vanessa" Autumn said
"Don't listen to her. She's trying to win best daughter trophy" Jason said and we all laughed.
"Can I hold her?" I asked Edward
"Yes, you can hold "Project" He frowned playfully.
"Oh don't get mad baby" Autumn coos
"Like the way you said I shouldn't get mad for telling the doctor that I had gigantic penis that needs to be cut off" Edward frowned and everybody burst into laughter.
I would've flinged this baby in the course of laughing because of how light she is but I'm not ready to be my sister's husband's sex doll because I guarantee you that my sister will make me carry her next child.
"Do you have a big penis though?" Mum asked and I just couldn't stop laughing harder
"Mum!" Autumn screamed
"What?! I'm just curious... You were the one that wanted it to be cut off not me?" She rolled her eyes
"Haven't I satisfied you enough in this life hunnie?" Dad frowned at mum
"Oh no no no. Oh my goodness! Edward look what your penis have caused!" Mum stood up to follow dad out of the room
"Your family is weird" Edward said
"And you're just knowing?" Jason laughed. "You don't think dad is mad right?"
"Because of Edward's penis?" Autumn asked
"Can y'all stop saying penis. There's a child!" I yelled
"She's deaf" Edward said immediately.
"What do you mean she's deaf, Edward!" Autumn frowned
"Oh baby... I mean she's not hearing yet. Not deaf like she needs a hearing aid or something" He clarified
"Better be more specific next time! I didn't go through a tough time to give birth to someone that won't hear a shit that I say. I don't even know how to use my fingers cos I swear, I will slap someone's head off if you don't get the information I'm trying to pass. No, I can't do that"
Autumn... Is so dramatic
"Too much?" Autumn asked.
"Maybe a little" I smiled softly
"Too much!!!! Too much!!!!" Edward yelled and I just couldn't help but laugh at his horrified expression. "Is this how all new mothers act?"
"It's worse" Jason said and Edward ran out of the room. And we all laughed
"So what's gonna happen now? Named her yet?" I asked while staring at the beautiful baby
"Project" Autumn said and we all gave her a horrible look
"Not my grandchild!" Mum said while shutting the door behind her.
"How would you have felt if your mother named you project considering the fact that you're the first" Dad said
"Horrible! I would've put a needle under her ass whenever she sat down to eat at the dinning. For every humiliation I pass, I'll pass it to her at eating hours" Autumn smiled at us wickedly and my mother used her handkerchief to hit her playfully
I miss seeing this.
"Are you ever going to pass her to the next person?" Jason frow
ned at me
"You never said you wanted Project" I said
"STOP CALLING HER THAT!" Everybody aside Autumn yelled and I laughed.
Good thing the child doesn't hear yet.