Breyson's fight with his cousin was so intense. It all happened on a wrong timing. Things went from bad to ugly.
With the life line presentation ahead of him that will determine his new business contract, with Belinda the messy girl on his presentation team. Will things go as per his plans?
Belinda's P. O. V
**A few hours before the call**
★★★★★
What a beautiful morning! Reminds me of those days when i woke up in Dave's bed. Just like a baby, his warm smile. The breakfast in bed. The jokes we made little did i know he was only using me. We had some good times though only a few of them. Perhaps that's how it starts. Everything is as though you are blind folded in the begining.
I can't believe I didn't have a clue on how he came to change and turn into someone i hardly knew. And now, he's just someone I used to know. It hurts sometimes but I guess somethings are not really meant to be.
"Goodmorning babe " A text from Kelly.
"It's a bright morning sis hope you had a sound sleep?" I texted back.
Sure! Any plots today? She asked.
Nope! I'm into yours, just tell where and how plus the time.
"Great! How come you're not pulling back this time? Anyways, you choose the venue since you hate crowded and noisy places." She replied.
Okay I'll send you the address shortly. I'll first inquire about it. It won't be later than 10:00 am.
Ok! Will be waiting!
"It's funny how life can be, I wonder if aside from my Aunt, I have any relatives" I think to myself as I push curtains to the sides of my window.
Kelly is the only person close to me, who really cares about me. She treats me like her own sister.
Why does Aunt hate me so much? What did I ever do to her? Why does she switch topics each time I bring up mum and dad's discussion? Well, it's not like we sit in a conversation together, me asking my aunt to a cup of tea is the opposite of it, that would be like attacking America. It would be another war. She can never be at the same page with me. She's so self centered, I don't know about others but with me, that's how she has always been and from the looks of it, she will never change her ugly attitude towards me.
"I hate doing this but I have no other choice." I pick up my phone and decide to call her.
"What do you want?! I did all I can, gave you a house, paid for your school right from day one even when I knew how dumb you are! What is it? Do you need money?! Let me just make this clear, no more monthly allowances for you! I thought you always say you don't need my help, what happened no---."
"I don't need your miserable money!" I shouted back, I couldn't let her go on with her insults. Not anymore. I was nolonger that little defenseless kid that used to be.
"I called to check on you, even though we are not in good terms, you are my blood and only relative! I can work for my own money just in case you have forgotten. I always worked after school for my extra money!" I added.
"I also need you to take me to my parents' graves, ever since I was little, you've never taken me there plus, you have never given me a clear image of how they passed on. For God's sake! There's nothing more you are protecting me from! I'm older now, just tell me what it is! I can handle it!" I break into tears, I feel sharp pain in my chest after remembering the death of my parents and suddenly went silent.
Aunt always told me dad died of a mysterious illness, mum was depressed throught her pregnancy. After giving birth to me, months later she committed suicide leaving a note in my crib. She said I was only six months then.
Each time I recall this, it breaks me.
"If you called just to go silent and waste my time, you better think twice next time before you call me again!" She stated it loud and clear.
"I'm sorry aunt, I just got carried away." I apologized.
"You want to visit your parents' graves, then graves you will visit! I will send the directions to your phone!" She says rudely and quickly hangs up the call.
I sit down for a while as I think of how I'll get there, wherever my parents were laid to rest.
I fix myself some cereals and head back to my room, take a deep breath and open my laptop. I realise I don't have any notification from my mails.
I sip on the cold milk, when my phone suddenly vibrates. I search for it and see an unknown number that has end digits of a contact I know and prepare myself to blast Davison.
I thought I made myself clear when I told you I never want to see your face or hear fro---Belinda! It's Nora! LA SCOOPERS'! Remember!, Nora quickly answered as though she was on a life line with a gun pointed on her head.
"Oooh dear I'm so sorry about that I got confused by the end digits, thought it was someone I know! How are you?!" I quickly apologized.
"I'm good, we will chat later, right now we need your help!" She says with the same tone again. It must be serious! I thought to myself.
"Why do I have to come and offer help to people like your boss, the guy thinks he knows it all, what happened?" I hesitated.
She tells me of a presentation, talks about how one chef didn't turn up and it keeps me wondering.
"The image your boss portrays says otherwise, I thought he has only professionals, I doubt if he even went through my resume."
"Belinda please, we need you, please come over." Nora begged me.
"Alright, give me a few seconds." I ended the call, called for a cub and jumped off my bed to get ready.
Should I say "an interview?!" I'll be crazy to think that. I smile to my own joke as I look in the mirror.
While I picked up my phone, I heard sounds of a cub pulling over.
I quickly get out of the house, enter the cub and put on my sit belt. "Could you make this a bit more fast? I tell the driver as I lay my back on the seat.
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That was fast! I tell the driver as I pay him off.
"You asked for it." He smiles at me, gets his money and gets ready to set off.
Okay, I'll call you to pick me up as soon as I'm done.
"No problem Miss." He replies and drives off.
I rush inside and meet up with Nora.
I'm here now, so how do I help? I ask Nora with a smile.
Nora looks at me with a shocked face, like she couldn't believe I was standing right there.
"Belinda you came!" She shouted.
"Let me tell the boss, meanwhile go meet the other chefs in the other presentation room. We will find you there.
"This is your chance Belinda." She whispered.
"That's right!" I whispered back and then went a head.
"Hey everyone!" I say to the other chefs. I'm Belinda, glad to meet you all.
"Same here!" They replied at once.
Short after that, Next of Kin walks in. My moods immediately switch at his presence. He's so cocky! I didn't say that loud, it's in my head!
"Goodmorning everyone." He begins.
"Goodmorning sir!" We replied.
"We all know why we are here, so relax, set yourselves and do your best, I believe in you, I believe in us, we can do this.. " He continues.
"He's actually human!" My mind thinks.
"Those men will be here in a few seconds, I hope you're all ready! Good luck!" With that he moved out.
I wait nervously as I think of which Italian dessert I'm going to make. A few ideas cross my mind as I look around to see if all the ingredients are available. I notice everything is around and I smile to that.
"This is your chance Belinda!" Nora's words keep playing back and forth in my mind.
Author's note
"He's actually human." Belinda should keep these thoughts to her self. She's going to get herself in trouble.
I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, I tried to light it up, despite Belinda's
Sad childhood memories and her evil Aunt.
Tighten your belts, it's just getting started
Q/N
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Tighten your belts, more drama ahead!
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