Chapter 40
6:00 pm
We both prepared for the date individually . The movie was meant to start by 7:00pm, he got dressed before me then left because we both decided to meet at the cinema. He would be waiting for me at the entrance and we would go in together as a couple.
After Damien left,I tried everything I had packed in my box on but but nothing seemed to tick the box. It would snow tonight according to the forecast so I need to Where something more covered.
I took a pair of tight pants and a cool pair of boots,wore a black top,coat and scarf also wore a beanie cap over my red hair and carried a portable bag.
I took an extra beanie and scarf along with me just in case it snows.
Damien didn't have any beanie or scarf left earlier and so he could catch a cold.
I wore my favorite perfume and body spray, took a look at myself in the mirror a couple of times, when I was satisfied with my look i then head out to the cinema.
After about thirty minutes drive,I eventually got to the cinema. Damien was waiting for me at the entrance,it had started to snow but he was still there. I got off the cab and ran towards him.
" You're going to catch a cold,why did you wait outside when it's snowing " I asked worried.
I moved him to a place where the snow wouldn't fall on him,brought out the extra beanie I had in my bag and a scarf. I wore the beanie on his head and wrapped the scarf round his neck.
" Here,you're okay now" I said with satisfaction.
" Your hands are cold ,here let me help you" Damien said as he put my hand with his in the pocket of his coat. Having his hand in mine felt good,
' No amount of cold can overpower the warmth of love' I muttered to myself silently.
" Shall we?" He asked with excitement written all over him.
Grinnnnnng grinnnnnnng
Damien phone rang and he answered the caller. But I noticed he hesitated a little before picking it.
" Hello dad"
As soon as I heard that my heart dropped,does he know that Damien left the company to go on a vacation? or what was the purpose of the call?
Damien's mood changed as he finished speaking with his dad .Then I knew something was wrong
" What did he say?,does he know about our vacation?" I enquired.
" I'm really sorry Seraphine but we have to go back to Ivy hills tonight " He announced.
I thought I was in a dream,how could we go now when we haven't even exhausted our time frame.
" Why?.... how?...." Were the questions that came out of my lips as soon as I knew what was happening.
" I'm sorry but we have no time,we have to go back to the penthouse to start packing and I have to check if there's an available flight to ivy hills tonight " He said
I slipped my hand off his and stormed away.
" Seraphine! Seraphine!" He called out but I didn't stop.
I got a cab back to the port and took a boat to the penthouse. I can't believe our very first date got canceled just like that .
What did the mayor say for him to talk with such urgency. I went into the room and lay on the bed.
Damien got home minutes later and started packing all the while pleading with me to pack my bags as well.
" I'm not leaving" I announced
" Why?"
" You can't just expect me to leave with you without having a knowledge about what's happening " I said to him as I stood up from the bed.
He held my shoulders and answered " I promise to explain everything to you when we get on the plane pls"
I shrugged his hands off my shoulders and sat on the bed with my hands folded across my chest.
" So you don't want to wait for the results of the competition to be released?"
He kept quiet, I knew nothing would change his mind at that point still I told him I wouldn't go with him.
" Here's a ticket ,just in case you change your mind" He said and placed the ticket on the dresser. He saw that I didn't budge,he didn't complain,he just took his box sadly and left.
I thought about how happy he was earlier when we were about to go into the cinema and how he looked at me lovingly. There was probably an important reason for him to suddenly cancel our date plans, what I don't get is why he isn't telling me anything.
I knew I wouldn't be happy without him around and there's no point staying when he isn't here. I had tried my best to make him happy already by making him paint again.
I took the ticket he dropped for me earlier just in case I changed my mind. I quickly packed my belongings and rushed out ,bidding the beautiful penthouse farewell.
' I just hope I'm not too late' I said to myself as I rushed to the airport.
On the way to the airport in the cab I tried calling Damien a couple of times but he wasn't answering.
I was worried and wondering if he didn't pick up because he was mad at me for refusing to accompany him.
As soon as I got to the airport,I went around looking for him. I checked the departure list and it wasn't time for the flight to ivy hills.
The plane would take off 10 minutes later.
" Come on pick up " I said repeatedly dialing his number.
I was sure he hadn't left yet,I felt at ease for a while but became worried once again when it was announced that the plane would be leaving five minutes later.
I sat on a chair and buried my head in my palms crying.
" Seraphine ?" I heard a familiar voice call
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