Chapter 87: new beginnings
"Jayden? Is that you? Tricia drew closer.
Jayden slowly raised his head and met Tricia's eyes. Tricia took a step back as she was surprised to see Jayden outside our door, sitting on the stairs.
"What in the world are you doing here, Mr Jayden James Bruno?
"Hi Tricia" Jayden rose on his feet and almost fell.
Tricia rushed over to him and held his hand.
"You're drunk?
"Me? No. I had a little drink. I'm not really drunk. Where is Monalisa? I want to speak with her"
"Wait! You're drunk? It's just...5pm and you are drunk already?
"No, I'm not drunk. Actually, I had gotten invited to my parents house and they want me coming over with Monalisa this weekend"
"So you want Monalisa to play pretend, right?
"No. I want to take Monalisa over so we can officially announce to them that we're getting a divorce. That's why I want to see her so we can talk about it "
"Well, Monalisa isn't here"
"Why? I mean, where is she? I could go meet her over there or wait for her to come back"
"The. You'll definitely die. Please move out of the way, I need to go inside and change into something really comfortable. It's been a long day"
"I demand to see Monalisa!
"Hey! Don't raise your voice at me! She isn't here, so move" Tricia shoves Jayden aside and walked away, shutting the door at Jayden's face.
Jayden turned back and returned to his car.
Donald and I had a safe flight down to New York city. His chauffeur was already at the airport, waiting for us.
Mr Julio, quite a sharp man for his age. He was average height, round and chubby, and looks cute with his cute mustache.
He welcomed Donald and I and helped us move our luggage to the car.
Donald helped him place the luggage in the car trunk and joined me inside.
"Welcome home sir Donald. I missed you so much. We all missed you so much. We are glad , especially I, I am glad to have you back" Mr Julio spoke warmly.
"And I'm glad to be back too " Donald replied.
I took the opportunity to enjoy the lovely view of New York city. I've heard a lot of things about it and had desired to visit the lovely city. I requested Mr Julio to let down the windows.
I took a deep breath, breath of new beginnings, breath of new environment, breath of a new Monalisa, breath of success, breath of happiness and smiled brightly.
A few moments later, we arrived at Donald's place and drove in.
It was such an amazing place.
The house was magnificent, a lovely mansion.
Our luggage was unloaded from the car and a lady came running down to us. She gave Donald a warm hug and smiled at me. She's definitely not Donald's mum.
She immediately held my hands and gave me a warm hug.
"Donald sir, she looks really beautiful. Welcome to our lovely abode. I'm Beatrice Suarez. You can call me B.S for short."
Beatrice is such a beautiful and lovely lady. She's chubby and cute, she's a red hair and she smells really good, more like natural spices, no, she's got this lovely scent that makes you crave for food. It's really a nice scent that reminds you of home and of your mum.
She is really bright and bubbly, full of so much energy. She's in her early forties and she's really one who's fun to be with.
She helped Mr Julio take our luggage in.
The hallway was lovingly decorated with beautiful artworks and the living room was warm, cozy and beautiful and it's got artworks too. I loved the flower pots, such aesthetic designs. The design of the fireplace was really appealing to the eyes.
"You've got a really nice place Donald" I complimented him. "I love this place"
"I'm glad you do. From now onwards, this is your new home until you decided to move out, but I do not think you would ever want to move out"
"Of course I will. I'll definitely get married. I'm not going to remain single, knuckle head" I teased him.
"Knuckle head? Really? Oh! Beatrice, take her luggage to her room. Come, I'll show you that your room"
"After you,"
"Ladies first"
"Yeah I know but I haven't been here before, so lead the way"
Donald chuckled and held my hand. "Then follow me"
Donald unlocked the door and I went in first.
The room was really spacious. I loved the comfy queen size bed. The pillows and the bed spread and duvet were really cute. I loved the cute baby pink rug around the bed. The couch and the little office and library at the corner, was my favourite.
"No wardrobe?
"It's got a closet. That's the door to the closet"
"Sure. I'll check it out"
I immediately unlocked the door and went in. I was left slackjawed, and my eyes widened.
The closet was filled with latest and designer clothes, I guess from his company, the shoes were appealing and I couldn't stop looking. I went crazy when I saw the designer bags. The set of jewelleries and glasses blew my mind.
I turned back to Donald.
"Hold on, does this room used to belong to your girlfriend? Cause obviously this is hers"
"No. It's your room "
"Yes that's true. Sir Donald never had a girlfriend and he currently doesn't have on. Ma'am there was so much excitement in his voice when he called us to put this room in order and fill up the closet with the best clothes, shoes and others, including your bras and panties. We've got you covered. From cool panties to thongs" Beatrice chimed in.
"Bras and panties? How did you get to know my size?
"Oh, sure Donald had informed me of your size"
I turned to Jayden, my eyebrows raised and my eyeballs bigger.
"How did you get to know my size?
"At the hospital, I took a wide guess and I asked to inform me if it was your size. Turned out I was right. And I'm a designer, I know sizes, just by looking at you. I just take an intense look at you and analyze your body, then I'll get to know your size"
"What! How did you do that? You! I quickly wrapped my hands around my body and Donald chuckled.
"Hey fool! I won't ever look at you in that way. You're not really attractive to me so you're safe "
"Wh..what? What are you trying to say? Are you saying I'm ugly "
"No. Just that, if we were left all alone in an island, naked...I won't take a look at neither will I approach you for sex. Get it now? Good. I'll leave you two to get to know yourselves, fool" he flicked his finger on my forehead and walked away, laughing.
He paused at the door and smiled.
" I won't do such but trust me I'll long for you all day and want to hold you I'm my arms, Monalisa " he chuckled and walked away.
"Did he just insult me?
"I don't think so ma'am. I'm really glad to have you around. You're miss Monalisa right? You're sir Donald's childhood friend and best friend, right?
"I see. He already Informed everyone about me. Nice"
"I hope you love it here and the layout "
"Everything is perfect "
"You get some rest. I already prepared you a nice bath, take a bath and rest up while I go fix you two something amazing and delicious to eat"
"Sure. Thank you Beatrice "
"You're welcome miss Monalisa ".
"Just call me Monalisa "
"Yes"
"Has Mr Julio left?
"No. He lives here with us"
"Mr Julio isn't married?
"Oh he is"
"So why is he a living in chauffeur".
"His wife is late, he's got two kids who are doing well in Sir Donald's company and they live in the company's estate so, Mr Julio stays with us. Sir Donald is really a nice man"
"He sure is. Thank you."
"I'll leave you then"
"Yes thank you" I smiled at her.
Beatrice left for the kitchen.
I sat on the bed, felt the bed, and exhaled.
"It's such a beautiful place. Monalisa, welcome to New York city, a city where your dreams comes true. Time to achieve all our heart desires and go back stronger and better. Yes. I need to inform Tricia that we got in safely. Where's my phone?
I searched for my bag and took out my phone, only to realize it's got a flat battery. I immediately plugged in the phone to charge.
I undressed and went into the bathroom.
It was pretty big and lovely. The bathroom smelled really nice. I loved the bath Beatrice had prepared for me.
I got into the bathtub and soaked my body. It really hit the spot. Exactly what I needed.
I enjoyed the bath. The air humidifier and purifier was the best thing in the bathroom. Goodness, I felt so much peace within me. I'm glad I listened to everyone and came down to New York city.
I rounded up with the bath and stepped out of the bathtub. I grabbed the bathrobe and got into it and the bathroom slippers.
I got of the bathroom and sat on the chair before the mirror. I pulled out the left drawer, lots of face care products, my favourite, and exactly what I make use of. I pulled out the lower drawer and checked out rest.
I felt like a princess that moment.
I started my face care routine and laid on the bed.
I dozed off and woke up two hours later.
Actually Beatrice had woken me up to come have some food.
I thanked her and changed into a lovely flower gown and a sandals. I went downstairs and met Donald in the living room watching a TV show.
I joined him and had my seat.
"You're here already?
"Yes I am."
"Good. Let's go eat"
"You haven't eaten yet?
"Not yet. I was waiting for you to come down, so we can eat together"
"Aww, that's so sweet. So, let's go have dinner. I'm sorry I slept for long"
"Hey, don't do that. Don't apologise. You need it, especially the baby. So let's go feed the baby, my baby. How's our baby doing in there?
I laughed so hard and smacked his arm
"Ouch! That hurts! Such manly hands. Hey, just kidding"
"Our baby?
"Yes. I'm the godfather and godmother, so it's our baby, don't you agree?
"Yes I agree with you, our baby. Let's go"
Donald exhaled.
"Boy that was close. Of course it's our baby, but I don't want you to catch on and probably run away."
Donald switched off the TV and followed me to the dining room.
Beatrice served us dinner and soon Mr Julio joined us. We all ate at the dining table. I was surprised with this.
"You're surprised right? We always have meals together. Mr Donald doesn't like the idea of us standing or staying away. We all sat together, as one big family" Beatrice Said
"That's really nice. That's so sweet Donald. You're such a nice man"
"And Jayden?
"Don't get me started. No maid dares drink from the same cup with Jayden. He'll have you fired and punished. I observed that at his parents house. At his house, he's got two domestic staff, his chauffeur and his cook/maid. They're both are not living in domestic staff. They leave before he returns home. They come in early, make breakfast, lunch and dinner, clean the house, do the laundry and get lost, in his own words. I love the fact you treat everyone nicely "
"Wait till you get to his company. He's such a nice man. You're really lucky to have won his heart "
"Oh! I see. I'm glad I did" I chuckled.
"Enough teasing and let's eat"
After dinner, Beatrice and Mr Julio cleared the table
Donald and I left for the living room to enjoy some fruit salad.
Beatrice pulled Mr Julio back.
"Guess what Julio "
"What?
"She is pregnant"
"Who is pregnant?
"That missy. Sir Donald is good at the job. He found her and already got her pregnant"
"How do you know She is pregnant and the child is his?
"I overheard their discussion. "
"Very well then congratulations to them. We should congratulate them"
"No. Until they inform us, let's lay low"
"Okay. Meanwhile, thanks for the meal "
"You're welcome "
Jayden didn't stop coming to my house to find me.
I had asked Tricia to tell him the truth. The last visit he made to my house, Tricia informed him that I was no longer in L.A
"What do you mean she's not in L.A!!!
"Fine. What I meant by that is...she relocated. She is somewhere better, far from you, far from the pains you and Cynthia caused her. You should be happy. Now leave from here! Tricia shut the door at his face.
"No!!!!! Jayden cried. "Monalisa can't possibly leave me? Could Tricia be pulling my legs? Tricia!!! Tricia!!! Jayden screamed at her but Tricia never stepped out to respond to his calls.
It's his turn to be in pains while I move on with my life.