Thea's P.O.V
I got up with a terrible hangover my head hurting like crazy. I wonder what kind of heart felt speech Melendez would give me.
No one ever really understands me am human and I get hurt too. The only solution since mum's death was alcohol and men.
I had my taste in both.
I struggled to get downstairs at least to get a cup of coffee. My hair was a mess! My personal stylist would throw a fit am sure. I was in a tank top and shorts my fav hangover combo.
The maid got me a cup of coffee as I sat on the kitchen counter trying to recollect last night's incident.
Then it hit me!
Melendez brought me home last night I was toast he would lecture me again.
As I sipped from my coffee Melendez came in but surprisingly he was smiling even doing a little dance. This just couldn't be my older brother maybe I was just being delusional,anyhow I needed a diversion to get his mind off last night.
"You're looking happy this morning were you woken up by an angel?"I asked while drinking my coffee.
Maybe he didn't hear what I said but I could have sworn that he smirked at my remark. Well I hope he's happy enough to let me leave the house today without being questioned.
Grey just bought a new condo and is throwing a house warming party and I know Melendez he would not approve.
"Am going out"I said as I dropped the mug on the table and moved into the dining room.
"Ok..be back by ten and no drugs.. alcohol ...MEN.. especially and no clubs or wild parties"he said.
Yh yh I knew the rules I broke by heart what was up with him and all the restrictions.
"I won't promise I'll keep them all" I said. The maids dropped off breakfast and I noticed he wouldn't stop smiling.
"What's your plan for today?" I asked hoping it would be like every other he'll be buried in work and I'd go out.
"I've got no work today my assistant is dropping off paperwork for me to sign and I'll be at home all day"he said.
Hold the fudge!
Did he just say he had nothing to do? My brother having a day off?
"Well that's new"I pointed out,he chuckled and I had enough.
"I noticed that you won't rub that smile off your face"I bluntly said.
"Oh.. am just in a really good mood that's all there is to it"he said,
"Am going to go freshen up" I stood up and went upstairs, today would be great!
Melendez P.O.V
Thea thinks I'd forget about last night what she doesn't know is that I've called Grey and took the liberty to tell him she's not coming. Even gave a sound warning.
I have the whole day to myself I better get busy.
What do you do on a day off?
Mindy's P.OV
I sprang out of bed at my alarm, I had a session with Nia in some hours and then the entire morning to myself.
I arranged my hair then tried to find my phone but then a flashback pulled me into reality.
"I met green eyes again.."I muttered under my breath then I realized it was true.
I Met green eyes again!.
It was magical I met him thrice now and the third time really was the charm.
I slumped hard on my bed lost in thought and did the most unusual thing I kissed my hand. Gosh it was my first date feeling all over again.
Mark barged in my room and stood at the door.
"Mum..can we... I mean me and nanny Linda please go for Luke's practice. I promise to be back soon"he said.
That Linda! A reason to spoil my mood today, I see Mark has his heart set on it and I'd want to say no,but, Linda would have a chance at poisoning his mind.
"Just practice and straight home you got that?"I asked with authority.
"Yes ma'am!" He said sharply.
"Come here!" I said and he got on the bed with me.
These moments were the ones I cherish the most in life am not sure any one can love my son the way I do.
"We gotta go have a bath ok?"I said urging him to get up. He picked up my phone and I immediately took it from him
"Rude!...now off to the showers"I said he was astonished that I could ever deny him anything.
He left feeling bad but I knew he didn't mind that at all Mark never really got mad at me.
*Three hours later*
"Only practice and straight home alright"I cautioned while getting ready to leave for Nia's house.
"You have my word ma'am" Linda said despite my anger I knew Linda knew when she had been overpowered.
"Have fun okay"I said and he hugged me".
I'll be okay mum...no need to get all emotional on me"Mark said.
The driver was perplexed at my good mood,he had doubts it was really Mrs Bowen.
"The usual"I said while getting out my phone from my bag.
A text from Lisa and it was genuine good news for once. The weekend meeting was unnecessary as the investors had already agreed to the proposal.
That meant no more stress and lectures from David Miller I could relax and have a pleasant day today. Maybe green eyes was my good luck charm I think I need to find him again.
I couldn't believe that good luck was real and I was loving it.
He pulled over and I came out watching my steps carefully for any of Brian's antics. Nia came out I guess our session was happening outside in her patio.
"Mindy he's not around he went out to meet his friends" Nia informed me.
"Phew! That's a relief."I said, she smiled at me but I could sense that there was something she was hiding from me.
"Nia are you alright? I can feel you're paranoid about something"I stated out.
"What? No! Since when did you become the therapist here?"she asked trying to block the conversation.
"Alright...I had a good day yesterday"I pointed out excited.
"Really and why is that? Care to tell?"she asked and I didn't hesitate to open up.
"I met him again yesterday and we had a real conversation!"I said overwhelmed.
"That's great I can see you're overwhelmed about meeting this green eyes again. Do you know what I think? I think that you're ready to get to the next step don't you?" Nia asked.
I knew what that meant Nia wanted me to socialize with others and I think that maybe I could handle that now.
"Mindy don't you feel that it's time you begin interacting with others?"she asked while sipping from her tea
"I think am ready"I bravely said.
Yes I said it I would do it,I would determine how my life turns out, not my anxieties
"Good how do you want to start a coffee meeting? Dinner? shopping trip?"She offered.
"You need to have friends before you can do any of that stuff" I reminded her.
"I could go out with you and we could have fun then I'll introduce you to some of my friends"she suggested.
But I wanted it to happen naturally I didn't want it to be planned.
"Nia I think that I'd be better off on my own this time around"I said.
"Are you sure?"she asked, I sensed Nia did not have full faith in me and I don't blame her. Am not really the best at socializing with people.
"I could come with in case anything unplanned occurs" Nia persisted.
Why was she still pushing this?
I could do it without her I can control myself. I hope.
"I am ok I swear I don't need a chaperone"I pointed out.
She smiled and she got a text,and I could swear she looked panicked.
"Anything wrong?"I inquired as her expression proved that something was wrong.
She seemed distant,she barely looked in my direction her eyes were focused on her phone.
"Nia is there a problem?"I asked again,snapping her back into reality.
"What did you say? Sorry I wasn't listening"She said sounding agitated.
That was odd Nia always listened to me and she had never been this worried before.
"Are you fine?"I coughed out,
"Yh..never been better"she said with a fake smile which threw me off guard.
"Well if you're going out you'd better get dressed and ready" Nia said as she got up.
"Brian will be home any moment and I gotta prepare lunch"she said with a croak in her voice.
"Sure I could stay and help out"I offered maybe she might loosen up and tell me what the hell is going on.
"No!.... You go have fun and you better keep me posted"she said trying to cover up my worries.
"Alright..but do take care"I insisted feeling anxious.
"Am the one suppose to be telling you that remember"Nia nervously said trying to lighten the mood.
"I can't wait to hear all about your outing. Any particular plan in mind?" Nia asked as she walked me to my car.
The driver was waiting for my arrival, I placed my bag in the car and held the door to answer.
"The club"
Melendez P.O.V
I've done yoga,baking,even watched Mean girls this morning.
Still I was energetic, I sat on the sofa in my room thinking, what next?
Being a workaholic doesn't give you much time for socialization.
The only person I've got aside Thea is Rodney my best friend. But he's busy,on a yacht with tons of women and drinks.
Maybe I'd catch a movie later on but I needed to sign those papers before anything else.
The Bowen family have been a mystery to me,Mr Bowen dying all of a sudden.
The whole thing sent shivers down my spine once I thought of it.
I pity the wife having to tell her child or kids that their dad's gone.
It bugs me to have to tell someone young of their parents passing. I remember when I told Thea, dad was coming back,it broke her.
But what destroyed her was knowing that mum died and we could prevent it but we just could not do anything.
A knock on the door startled me back into my reality.
"Come in"I said.
"Sir madam China is here,said she had some documents for you to sign" Lee said.
"Thanks"I said she nodded and disappeared.
I retired downstairs to find China seated having coffee.
"Right on time"I said she brought it out for me to sign.
"Sir,Thank you for this weekend off"she said.
"It is your right"I reminded her,I've never forced her to work but it's good I have her, she understands my work ethics.
I signed them and handed them over to her.
"Alright sir,I'll be off"China said and the thought of boredom irritated me.
"Hey,do you have any plans for this Saturday?"I inquired.
"Yes sir,am about to go for my son's soccer practice" China said.
"Oh! Luke right? He's old enough for soccer?"I asked.
"Yes,sir if you don't mind you could come with"China suggested.
"I don't mind at all actually. I think that might be fine"I truthfully said, anything else but boredom.
I left to go change into something casual,I actually love soccer and the idea of going to a soccer match warmed me up.
I checked my phone,a text from Thea.
"Screw you" and I chuckled.
Maybe I was poking around her life but as long as she's living under my roof I call the shots.
Thea's P.OV
The house warming would be dope,the whole gang would be there. I'd been meaning to have fun like there was tomorrow. I could practically taste it,I had the perfect outfit to get all the attention and all the guys.
I paid the driver to get lost for some hours,which meant no one to keep an eye on me and I could run wild.
I get to the condo unit and I can here all the noise inside. I pop my gum in my mouth.
I ring the door bell and after a brief minute the door opens and a wild party is all I see.
Dick looks at me like the pervert he is and I don't mind today.
"Looking hot Thea as always"he said and a I blow a bubble.
Just before I go in Grey walks up to us.
"Hi"I said flirtatiously,but he doesn't seem the mood.
"Um... Thea am sorry..but you're not allowed to come in"he said.
"Hey dude it's Thea she's always allowed entry" Dick said.
"Dude shut up and go inside."Grey said sternly to Dick, who complied. "Thea I appreciate that you showed up but you can't come in" Grey said.
How dare he?
"But it's not like am gay crashing and.."I stepped in closer tracing my finger around his bare chest.
"When did you have a problem with that?"I asked licking my front teeth.
But he jerked me away and he said no.
"Your brother called and threatened to end me if I let you come in. I can't take chances I've got too many enemies and problems. Sorry"he said and locked the door.
I whipped out my phone and texted the man of the hour.
"Screw you"I said fuming with rage.
I hate it when he tries to control me.
Tonight am going to show him am a free bird and I won't take his overprotective shit!.
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