The nigger didn't tell me he had a brother. But they don't look alike. Both were handsome in their own ways and I can't tell who was more handsome but there was no resemblance at all. "I'm Zachary, Tonio's childhood friend."
He brought out his hand for a shake and we shook hands. His hand was very soft like jelly and it was as if it was about to melt.
I quickly ended the handshake and it was as if he knew what I was thinking about because he smiled at the abrupt release. I was lost in my own thoughts until he spoke again.
I was about to say my name "I am L…" but he didn't even let me finish and completed it for me "Lia Marie Dmitri."
I felt that his voice was sounding familiar. Plus the tone he used in calling my name was as if he was reciting a poem. Well, that was until he said the last name. The name I dread most, Dmitri. And I woke up from my fantasy world in a flash.
"The nanny" I added.
"Dmitri's daughter" he said as if he was amazed that I was that man's daughter. Well, he ought to be. I must've been quiet for long because what I heard next was the voice of Anthony calling me back to earth. I turned my attention to him.
He said "Since you've already met, there's no need for me to introduce you to each other. I nodded and asked about the kids.
"They've already gone to the park. Now, we can start planning for Nathan's birthday party. It's tonight."
"Was the whole idea of going out for fun because of the birthday plans? "I asked amazed at the attitude of this man.
"Yes." Anthony replied
At first, I thought that he was taking them out as compensation and apology for coming home late but I was wrong.
Cruel and heartless.
Infact, no word in the dictionary can be used to classify him. He doesn't feel remorse at all. But at least he had some parts of the nuts in his brain intact for him to be able to think of and remember the birthday of his one and only son.
Let's not get too angry. At least he warned me beforehand about these types of situations. Lia Marie, let's focus on the task for the day. Anthony's friend is smiling again for no reason. Almost as if he wants to laugh.
"And Zach will stay with us in the interim. His room is next to mine. He's a player, so I'll advice you to not get close to him." Zachary looked at Anthony with a hurt expression that I knew was fake. The puppy eyes really suits him. The hurt expression immediately changed to a smirk and he had that smug look on his face.
Ha! I knew it. With a face as fine as that, he has all it takes to be one.
"But I'm friendly and nice and can be counted on." Zachary said. I'm sure you are. I nodded.
"Now, shall we get to the planning?" Anthony asked "Yes" both me and Zachary replied simultaneously and started heading down.
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As they went downstairs, Anthony spoke first. "I've called a confectioner and she's on her way here. The DJ and event planner are also on their way. "
" Lucy made mention of a clown when I first came here. Is there no clown? And what about Nathan's classmates and friends? You invited people right? "Lia asked. He looked at Zachary and then at Lia but didn't say anything.
" Why the silence?" still no response. "Well?" she folded her hands and sat down on one armchair.
"Only Lucy goes to school. The boys have not started yet so, they've got no friends. Isabella will be coming though and my grandfather as well." the little smile that was on his face dropped after he said that last part. "You will also get to meet Mr Anthony Cash." Anthony said with pride.
' As if I don't know who you are' Lia thought. Then she received a call from her brother and immediately picked it up.
" Lia." he said from the phone.
" What's the matter? Your voice is not sounding nice"
" Come to the mansion right now. "she heard her father's voice and then the call was disconnected.