Chapter 45 Chapter 45
Jojo
I woke up feeling a little better, my head wasn’t as sore anymore but I was still a bit warm. I got up and went to the bathroom; a shower will do me good. I got in the shower and as the water run down my body I started to feel better. I got out dressed in some clean cloths because the others where full of sweat. I already felt better amazing what a shower and clean cloths can do I walked down to the kitchen where Suzie was making some chicken soup. “Why are you out of bed?” “I feel a little better my head is feeling better and after the shower and the clean cloths I’m feeling better.” “Fine but go sit in the living room under the blankets if Benji finds you in the kitchen his going to be very upset.” “But I want to help.” “No Jojo go to the living room right now.” Jeez Suzie can be very strict. “I’m going.” “I’ll bring you something to drink.” “Thanks Suzie.” I went to the living room and pull the blanket that was on the coach over myself. I just turned the TV on when Benji walked into the house he was so surprised to see me “Jojo?” He asked so I asked back “Benji?” And then the questions started why I wasn’t in bed, how I was feeling, he looked so stressed I tried to re direct his attention “What do you have there?” “A latte for you and some sweet croissants. For some reason I was craving something sweet. “That sounds delicious.” “I’ll go and get some plates.” He left me as he got some plates, Benji came back with two plates with 2 half croissants on. “What is this?” “My guilty pleasure croissant with chocolate and a croissant with custard.” “Give give give.” That made him smile.
Benji
I was so happy to see her out of bed, worried but happy and when she said I should give her the croissants I was even happier. She took the plate and took a bite of the custard croissant “Oh wow this is amazing.” “I’m glad you like it.” I was even happier she was eating. She took a sip of her coffee and another bite of her croissant. “What did you do in town?” She asked me. “I had to pick up a few things for Suzie.” “Oh, but you only came in with this.” “I’ll go and fetch it for her in a minute let me just sit with you for a while.” “I’m okay Benji don’t worry about me.” “I can’t help it Jojo, I care about you off course I’m going to worry about you.” I could see the smile on her face, didn’t she know I cared for her? When she was done with her Latte and croissant she laid down on my lap. “Are you okay?” “I’m fine just tired again.” I touched her forehead making sure the fever didn’t come back but luckily there was no fever. But she did fall asleep very quickly. I picked her up and carried her back to bed. I kissed her on the forehead and closed the door.
I went looking for Suzie finding her in the kitchen making chicken soup. “Did you get the dress?” “I did and shoes.” “Great everything else is arranged. I even arranged a waiter to bring you the food and fill your glasses.” “Now the weather needs to play along.” “Already checked the weather is going to be amazing the whole night is going to be amazing Benji stop worrying.” “I have to worry what if she’s still sick.” “Benji she won’t be especially not after my chicken soup.” “Yes, your chicken soup always did make us feel better again. What do you put in there some kind of medicine?” “My secret.” I gave Suzie a hug then I went to the car to get the dress and shoes. I carried it to the guest bedroom and hanged it against the closet. It was really a beautiful dress. We might need a photographer; we will probably want to remember this day for the rest of our lives. Luckily, I have a friend that stays in The Hamptons that is a photographer. I took my phone and looked for his number. I pressed dial and the phone rang a few times before Lucas answered “Benjamin Devon as I live and breathe. How are you?” “I’m good thanks.” “You back in the States?” “I am and getting engaged tomorrow.” “No, you lie. Why would you do that? You had a ball in Europe.” “Yes, well priorities have to change I was called back to marry the women that was arranged for me since we were 5 years old.” “You fucking kidding me. Is she ugly?” “No Lucas we are actually getting a long like a house on fire and she’s is more beautiful than any of those models in Europe.” I was actually offended for Jojo’s sake when he asked if she was ugly. “I can’t believe it.” “Well, are you free tomorrow evening sunset, then you can see for yourself.” “Why what do you need?” “I need you to take photos of the engagement.” “Fuck yes I’m available.” “Great everything will be done on the beach you will see the set up, but it’s a surprise so please hide first.” “Yes, Benji I know how a surprise work.” He said sarcastically. “So, I’ll see you tomorrow.” “Yes, you will cheers.”
I walked quietly back to my room to make sure Jojo was okay, she was still sleeping, so I check her temperature again, which was normal thank God and then I slowly walked out. I didn’t want to disturb her. I walked downstairs and went to sit in the living room, I didn’t have my phone with me so I can’t check e-mails or messages, it’s crazy how dependent we got to our cellphones. I decided to go to my father’s office and find something to read as I entered my father’s study the house phone rang, yes, my parents still have a landline. Why I don’t know? Suzie came with the phone to me mouthing “It’s your mother.” I shook my head at her. “Sorry Mrs. Devon it appears they left again.” Suzie listened intently to my mother going off then said “Off course Mrs. Devon I will tell him.” When she hanged up, I asked her “What did she want?” “She needs to speak to you urgently and you should answer you cell phone.” Suzie said as she turned around and smiled. Everything is always urgent with my mother.