The handsome waiter asked me for the second time since I arrived at the cafe. I nodded and asked to have a burger and an iced americano to push it into the depth of my belly. The waiter smiled, acknowledged my request and left me to my thoughts once again. Within three minutes, he was back with my food. I thanked him and he left again.
Aaron's assignment for Carter and I isn't easy. I know I was smart but my smart brain hasn't been able to come up with a single idea for the innovation. What technological advances does the human race need but haven't gotten yet? Was there actually such a thing?
"Argh…. This is frustrating."
I confessed to myself as I munched on my burger at the same time racking my brain for something…. Anything. I got lost in my thoughts and for a whole hour I forgot about the fact that Carter should have arrived as of now.
I checked the time again and he was over an hour late. This guy never ceases to get on my nerves? How can a grown ass man be so unreliable and unreasonable? With all guns blazing, I picked up my cellphone to call Carter. I have to ask him why he was being selfish. I have been waiting here and he doesn't have any decency, not even one to call me and explain or give me reasons for his lateness.
I can't believe I was fuming about Carter again. I have to stay calm and relaxed.
"You have reached the most handsome man in the universe but he is too busy dealing with his uniqueness. Please leave a message."
I scoffed at his dumbness. Imagine a twenty seven year old man being this stupid. I didn't stop calling him though but when I couldn't reach him still, I had to call his personal assistant.
"Good afternoon Mr Jared. I'm so sorry to bother you on a Sunday but I need your help."
I said immediately he answered my call. He groaned disapprovingly. Jared is as lazy as Carter. The both of them are irresponsible and careless but at least he answered the call unlike someone I know.
"Mr Dixon's last location when I checked in on him was at a party and he has been there since yesterday. He didn't go home and at the look of things I don't think he would be leaving anytime soon. Anything else?"
Jared narrated quickly like he urgently had to get rid of me. I had to keep my own anger in check if I wanted to get anything out of him. Carter was at a party while I was waiting for him to appear.
"Can you send me the name of the club or his location. You can tell me if you are too busy to send it via text message."
I requested. I was biting my inner cheek so I won't react to his annoying and rude manner of approach. He clearly sounded that he was looking down on me just like his boss. Proud dumb motherfuckers.
Jared called out the address to me and I listened attentively in order not to miss his words that came out muffled. He didn't wait to hear my forced appreciation of him before he hung up on me.
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
I sorted the bills and walked out of the cafe. I could tell anyone could tell I was in rage with just a quick look at my face. I knew I was mad but it isn't a new thing when it comes to Carter.
But this right here is the height of it. I can't keep taking his shit when he clearly isn't thinking about me. He was a selfish bastard and I hate that Aaron was his father. I needed to ask Aaron, he probably adopted him because how could they be so different?
I was certain that the wave of anger emanating from me could knock anyone out. I stopped a cab, gave the driver the name of the club and asked if he knew the place.
"Who doesn't ma'am?"
He questioned rhetorically and began the journey to my proposed murder scene.
"Well I don't."
I replied angrily but the man just smiled at my outrage and told me not to worry because he will get me there soon. Heaven knows I won't let Carter get away with this. I was honestly thinking he would be more responsible after what transpired between him and his dad.
My cell phone began to vibrate and when I checked, it was Carlos. I answered the call and I was ready to rant about my problems but his worried voice reached me first.
"When are you coming back mi amor.?"
Carlos asked, sounding like his usual whiny self. I calmed my anger as much I could and narrated what happened with my supposed meeting with Carter. I also told him I was on my way to talk some sense into him and make sure he never belittles me ever again.
"Calm down Bell. You can't go to the club. Try to be rational, babe. Come back to your apartment then we can talk about it. Please. For your own safety."
I turned a deaf ear to Carlos and ended the call before he could convince me or change my mind. Carlos said I should be rational but I have always been rational with Carter but today is the day to be irrational. I knew I would be fine. What could go wrong in a dumbass club.
"We are here ma'am."
The cab driver informed me and I paid and dashed towards the entrance but the bouncers stopped me from entering and demanded my mode of identification which I showed them but I guessed that wasn't enough. I thought about it and told them that I was there to meet up with Carter Dixon.
The bouncers were curious about me. I guess they were wondering why I would be here for Carter. I wasn't one of his typical queen bees but they allowed me in and even directed me to where he was seated. No one needed to tell me, I knew I looked out of place with my suit but the stares I received screamed it to my face.
I saw him almost immediately, sitting in the middle of two gorgeous ladies, looking like he drank a few drinks that were more then necessary. I walked closer to confirm if he was truly the one.
Of course it was him. He confirmed that when he said drunkenly
"Oh…look who we got here. It's the goody two shoes Crystal."
Yes boy. Shit was about to get real.