Lovely surprise
"Tricia! My face it up and I quickly hugged her. "What are you doing here? I asked freeing her from my hold. "I've missed you so much"
Tricia immediately hit my arm. "You missed me, yet you didn't care visiting me. Oh I see. You are married and you have forgotten about me. Just wow! I'm really speechless"
"Hey bess" I held her hands. "I didn't forget about you. Actually we had a lot of things on our hands. We had to cut our honeymoon short because something really came up and Jayden has been trying to solve it"
"And what's that? She pulled out and folded her arms close to her chest.
"A lot. First, let's go to my office"
"Sure"
I held her hand and took her to my office and offered her a seat. I pulled out a bottle of water from the fridge which I offered to her. I cleared up my table and had my seat. So excited and happy to see Tricia.
"Now start talking. What came up?
"Cynthia came up"
"What are you saying? You ended your honeymoon because of that fucking bitch? You are kidding"
"No. Actually claimed to have a meeting with some foreign investors today, so we ended the honeymoon and came straight home only for us to find Cynthia missing from work. She has been absent from work since my wedding day"
Tricia gasped and sat up, her eyes widened and she drew closer. "Was she kidnapped?
"I wish"
"Huh? You wish? Why?
"She is nothing but a psychopath. She followed us all the way to Greece and spied on us. I feel so angry talking about it. She tried to ruin my honeymoon and tried creating issues between Jayden and I"
"Wow! She is indeed a psychopath"
"Guess what she did today?
"What?
"She came back and Jayden fired her and she decided to get back at Jayden by sending flowers and a box of chocolates lased with poison"
Tricia stood up immediately hitting her hand on the table, her nostrils flared and her cheeks red.
"That's it! I'm going to murder that bitch. How dare she! I will kill her with my bare hands!
"Hey, chill. Luckily, I called Jayden before taking any. She's a crazy bitch. Well, enough of that Psychopath. How have you been?
"Abandoned by my very own best friend. That's so great, isn't it?
"Hey, come on. I didn't abandon you. Actually, I intended coming over to pack my things"
"So, you are finally moving out of the house. I feel so sad. My heart has been shattered in tiny bits. I will definitely miss you"
"Same here"
"It's been so lonely"
"Come on, you can let out my room for rent. Trust me, you will get an amazing flat mate"
"Yeah, I guess so"
"So, you left work to come find me. That's so lovely"
"Speaking of work, I should get back to the office. The lunch break is over. I'll come pick you up"
"Sure"
I saw Tricia off to the gate and hugged her goodbye. I returned back to my office, grabbed my notepad for the next class.
After a long day, Tricia dropped by in school to pick me up. We stopped by at some fast food for some quick snacks and drinks before continuing to the apartment.
I felt so alive the moment I stepped into the apartment. I quickly took a deep breath and exhaled sharply.
Tricia dropped her car key on the cabinet and watched me take on my breathing exercises.
"Do not take all the air in this apartment. I need some air too, for survival" She teased me.
"Oh, come on Tricia." I moved to my room. I slowly opened the door.
"Why? Are you scared that a ghost might pop out?
I stared at Tricia, speechless.
I went into my room. For a minute, I stood still and took a good look at my room. "I miss you so much, dear room"
"We miss you too"
"I know. I need to start packing"
"Why are you in a hurry. Spend some time with me. Probably the last time I'll spend some time with you in this apartment"
"Definitely not the last time, but if you insist, I'll gladly do that. Why don't you help me out here"
"Fine. We'll have to pack quickly, we've got a lot of catching up to do"
I giggled. "Yes boss"
Jayden and Athena got home before me. Jayden's maid was home when Jayden and Athena arrived. She showed Athena to her room and returned to Jayden who was in the living room, catching his breath.
"Get me glass of chilled water" Jayden requested.
"Yes sir" the maid left for the kitchen and returned with a glass of water which she gave to Jayden.#
Jayden quickly gulped down the water and handed the empty glass to the maid who rushed off to the kitchen to drop it.
Jayden undid his tie and sat back, and shut his eyes.
The maid entered and stood before him.
Jayden sensing her presence spoke. "Why are you standing there? Do you need anything from me?
"Not really sir"
"Where is Monalisa? Is she back from school?
"No sir. She isn't back yet"
Jayden sat up immediately. "Interesting. And dinner?
"I already made dinner and may I serve it?
"Yes do. I'll be upstairs" Jayden grabbed his neck tie and went upstairs.
I glanced at my wrist watch and screamed, jumping out of the couch. How did time run so fast?
"My goodness! How did time run so fast? I need to go home.
I rushed into my room and quickly pulled my boxes out and grabbed my bag, ready to leave.
"You sat there and watched the time run so fast. Not fair"
"I'm sorry girl. I missed you so much. I missed your company. Can you sleep over today?
"No girl. Jayden will be so worried. Maybe some other time"
"Fine then. I will give you a ride home"
"No you don't have to stress yourself. I will manage. I'll just order for an uber"
"I insist. I'm dropping you off"