Chapter 82 82
Vanessa's POV
"From what you just said now babes, I think there is something fishy between Jared and Paula. How didn't I know it was a Blackwood? But this surname is Tony " Becca groaned, chewing the popcorn aggressively
"Maybe they are related through his mother?" I shrugged
"Are you sure you want to go and meet him today?" Becca looked at from where she was sitted
"It shouldn't be that bad. For the past 4 days, after that date scandal, he's been calling my phone with different numbers and also sending me lots of letters and I am honestly tired it and want to straighten things out with him." I said, picking out a fine red knee length dress.
"Call me though if things go south " she winked
"I will mama" I smiled before letting my towel fall
"Fuck. Those titties still perky?" Becca said loudly eyeing my breast shamelessly.
"Ew girl!" I turned my back towards her.
"You better wear bra, woman" Becca said.
"It's a strapless hand dress" I groaned, putting on the dress
"Tell me why he won't fight with Jared" Becca cackled
"You are stupid" I said, letting down my hair. "Come brush my hair please."
"As your what?" Becca glared at me.
"As my good sister" I laughed.
"I blame Matthew for being busy with work. If not, why will I be in your place doing hairdressing work?" Becca dropped her popcorn on the night stand before coming to stand at my back.
"Blah! Blah! Blah!" I rolled my eyes.
"Baby girl, you better watch what you say if you don't want to leave this room with no hair" Becca whispered in my ears, causing me to shiver at her threat
"Sorry"
"Better" she laughed, brushing my hair gently. "Are you driving down there yourself?"
"Mateo will come pick me up " I answered
"Okay. That's not bad"
"Please do not turn my house upside down. Also, do not kill Bryan." I warned
"Really?" She said, deliberately tugging at my hair
"Ow!"
"Did that hurt?" She smirked evilly at me.
"You know what? I'm done" I stood up. "I'll leave the hair like this"
"I'm sorry" she laughed wanting to touch the hair again
"Get away from me, murderer" I slapped her hands away.
"I think your ride is here. Shhh" She placed a finger on my lips. "Yup, he honked. Get going"
"Bye! I'm really serious about not killing Bryan" I said.
They are always bickering. I don't even know why Bryan still insisted on coming over even after telling him only Becca will be home. It's like walking into your grave yourself.
"I'll try. Get that dick if need be." She blew me a kiss
"It doesn't work that way" I glared at her. "Hi Mateo" I said immediately I got into the car. "Bye Bitch!" I waved at Becca once more.
"Miss Vanessa?" A young boy asked me and I nodded in response. "This way then" he said, leading me to somewhere private.
"Hi Cupcake" Richard said pecking me on my cheek once he received me from the door of the private room.
"Hi to you too" I said, following his my lead.
"Hi Vanessa" Paula smiled at me. I halted, looking at Richard who was smiling at me.
What the fuck is this? A threesome?
"You are not going to regret this?" Richard smiled, pulling me to the table.
"Hi Paige." I smiled at Paula once I got settled.
"Paige?" She sneered but quickly covered it up with a smile. "Oh, it's Paula." She said
"My bad" I chuckled. "So why am I here?" I looked between Richard and Paula.
"We're getting engaged" Paula said
What?!
"What?!" Richard yelled
Yeah, that's what I said
Oh, wait! Why's he shouting?
"I'm kidding!" Paula laughed, touching Richard's hand. She looked at me frowning. I knew she was frowning mainly because she didn't get a reaction from me. I made sure my emotions were hidden
I fucking dropped my emotions at home.
"Paula has something to tell you" Richard smiled at me.
"I thought she just did" I folded my arms, leaning back into my chair.
"No! Not at all" Richard said immediately. I could see that Paula was boiling from the reply he just gave and it was giving me joy.
"I'm sorry" Paula said closing her eyes.
"What was that?" I leaned forward, turning my right ears towards her direction.
Did I hear correctly?
"I said I am sorry" Paula said, looking at me with no emotion. "I didn't mean to scatter whatever you both had going on. I can't to Richard to help me with a place to stay until I find mine. I didn't know you wouldn't be fine with it. I should've left but I had nowhere else to go and it's only Richard I know here in this city." She said, looking at me once again but this time with a mischievous look.
"I am also sorry Cupcake. I should've run it by you first" Richard said, holding my hand. I looked at the both of them in awe.
Is this the part someone shoots me? Because What The Fuck!!!
"You see, Richard and I were once going to get married" She sniffed, looking up as she blinked continuously.
I knew she had something up her sleeve
" Yeah and you ran away on your wedding day" I smirked at her
"Cupcake don't be like that" Richard said, scolding me. I quickly turned to look at him, of course, not without noticing the satisfied smirk on Paula's face.
"No, it's fine Rich" Paula said softly. "I deserve it"
"No, Paula" He shook his head. "She has her reasons, Cupcake"
Wait a minute. Whose side are you on, nigga?
"I was pregnant" Paula blurted out, opening her bag to bring out something. "Here's the result"
I quickly picked the result to call of her bluff but it was real. I adjusted uncomfortably on my seat.
"Where's the baby?" I managed to ask.
"She... She died" Paula began to weep profusely. Richard immediately left my hands and went to her side to comfort her. I quietly watched her demeanor but couldn't tell if she was lying or being serious about it.
"Shhh... It's going to be fine" Richard cooed
"If only I had told you and not chicken out on our marriage day. I thought you wouldn't want the child and that's why I ran. I thought you would call off the marriage after hearing such and I just couldn't take that" Paula sobbed into his chest.
"Sorry " I managed to croak out.
If it's really true then I feel sorry for her.
"Thanks" She smirked at me, smiling evilly before bringing her head into his chest to sob more
Huh? Maybe I didn't see well.
"How did she die?" I asked
"Vanessa!" Richard scolded.
"It's a harmless question. If she's going to open up to me, I deserve to know everything" I said.
"It's fine, Rich" Paula said, sitting up properly.
"You don't have to" Richard told her.
"No, I must set things right. I want to see you happy" Paula said, sniffing. "I was abducted from the street that wedding night and when I woke up, I saw myself in... I saw myself... In an unknown place filled with so many girls. It was human trafficking. I explained to them that I was pregnant but they wouldn't listen. They threw me recklessly because I refused to comply and that's... that's how I lost my baby girl" She began to cry again.
Such energy and gift you posses in there, darling!
"Happy now?" Richard said to me
"What did I do? I just asked a question" I rolled my eyes.
"Can I get a glass of water?" Paula said to Richard
"Sure! I'll go get the waiters" He stood up hurriedly and ran out of the room.
"See that? That's how you secure your spot even when you will no longer be there. I will leave him for you today but I still have him at my beck and call" Paula smirked at me
"Could've fooled me" I chuckled. "Did that child really die?"
"If the child was alive, it would've been a great way to take him away from you fast, didn't you think? Or should that child be back? Oh no, it'll contradict my story" She said
Okay, she's correct there.
"Was there even a child?" I asked.
"I'm done explaining. Your time is ticking babe. Enjoy him while it lasts." Paula laughed
"The truth doesn't stay in the dark forever. I just feel bad for him." I smiled
"I also feel bad for you because I sure as hell will ruin your life if you don't step back and leave him to me" Paula smirked
"I'd love to see you try" I challenged.
"Try what?" Richard asked, dropping the water for Paula.
"Oh Rich, we were just getting along. Thank you for letting me set things right." Paula said, smiling softly at Richard.
"Thank you for doing this" I will always be here whenever you need me okay? It was both our loss and our loved one, so I owe you that much" Richard said.
"Thank you" Paula hugged him.
"I need to use the rest room" I said, standing up.
Fuck that. I need to find a way to get the hell outta here.