Jason woke up in the morning to see that Sophia had left. He was angry but he reasoned that if she had left this morning, someone might have seen her.
He took a shower and put on a grey sweat pant and matching T-shirt.
He came downstairs to the living room to see Veronica seated on one of the sofas. Sophia stood before her with a note pad and a pen, scribbling down what she was saying.
".....and Champagne. Don't forget that too. Just three bottles would be enough"
"Three bottles..." Sophia muttered as she scribbled it down. Suddenly she felt a familiar breath on her neck. She turned and her eyes narrowed in shocked as she sees Jason peering over her shoulders to look at what she was writing. She looked back to the notepad trying to control her pulse. She knew he was deliberately breathing down on her neck to tease her and it seemed to be working. Her heart was racing wildly and she felt weak in her knees already.
Veronica suspected nothing. She was giddy with excitement. She couldn't wait to tell Jason the news.
"What's this for? Don't tell me all these are for you Ronica"
"Oh no. They're for a party" She turned to Sophia. "That's all for now"
"Ok" Then She leaves rather than bow like the way other maids did. Besides she needed to get away from Jason.
Jason sits. "Party? Here in the Mansion"
"Sorry. I should have told you but it's tomorrow. I've already made the plans"
"You don't have to apologize. It's your house as much as mine. I'm just curious to know what the party is about and where's Janvier. Does she know about it"
"Janvier's in school. Yeah she knows about it. A company is willing to sponsor my new designer outfits"
"Really are you serious?"
"Yeah. They saw my designs online and were interested in it. I thought it was a fashion and designing company but they deal in Petroleum refinery. So strange .....but they were willing to sponsor my company with a huge sum of money. Once they do, I'll be able to ship my wears around the world"
"A petroleum refinery company. What's the name. Where's their company sited. You should know all these things"
"I'm not dumb Jason. Of course I know. It's sited in New York. The owner is coming to the party tomorrow herself. I think it's Xuo Chang refinery"
"Xuo Ch...Chang" Jason spluttered.
"Yes. Oh Jason. I'm so happy. The thought of my designers distributed around the world. It might even be worn by a celebrity in the next Oscars award" She stands up not noticing the stricken look on Jason's face. "I better get everything ready for the business party. Everything has to be perfect"
Then she leaves.
Jason mouth was still left open. It was all clear to him now. It was obviously suspicious at first that a Petroleum refinery was willing to sponsor a fashion designing company just like that.
But it all make sense now. Jason stood up and looked at the door where Sophia had left through.
"Your sister has come for you Sophia but I'm sorry... You can't go back with her.... you are mine now.