Swiping the screen across for the answer button. "Hey, girl, why didn't you pick up your call in time? Moreover, where the hell have you been for some days now? Or are you avoiding me? Or- -,"
The words she spoke earned a smile across her lips, listening attentively to her words. Jane was one person she always loved to tell her worries to, and only if she got to know the deep shit she had plunged herself into, she'd probably feel sorry for her, in place of these ratings. "Jane, c'mon you know I would never avoid you, we've got a lot to talk about I - -
Spluttering her words at the smell of the strong male Cologne behind her, with a tight wrap across her waist. "Eloise, are you there," the voice from the other end yelled.
"I - - 'll call you back," cuts the call with wobbling fingers. "When did you get here, I thought you were eating out with friends?" Forcing herself out of his grip, standing chest to chest with him.
"Of course, the sweet smell of your food brought me home. Moreover, why did you cut your call because of my presence?" Wrapping his arms around her waist once again with cold chills across her spine, her lips opened a little unknowingly letting a few breeze out.
"It's nothing Thomas, I just - " his finger crossed her lips.
"You are free to do whatever, next time you speak to her, fix a time to meet."
"Really!" Her face lit up, "you mean I could meet with Jane?"
"Fix dinner quick, I'm hungry." Planting a kiss on her forehead with his hands massaging her hair. Her gaze fixed on him as he strode up the stairs for a change.
She mused at his reaction, gradually she could feel her heart beating so hard and falling for him. He seemed entirely different from whom he displayed himself to be at first.
***
"Eloise Dickinson!" A feminine voice called from far. The voice seemed familiar, checking her he'd sideways she wouldn't fail to recognize that a beautiful soul who had been there for her right from childhood.
Jane is one of those noisy, silly, and caring people you could look up to. Her face lit up instantly, striding quickly towards her friend pulling her into a tight embrace.
Uncontrolled tears trickled down her cheek. Meeting her friend had seemed like forever. "I'm in now, this is a public place, let no one notice an adult crying," patting Eloise with a whisper to pacify her and instead her tears continued attracting the attention of passersby
"I don't care, Jane, let them stare, I missed you a whole lot. Why didn't you look out for your sister." Peeking into Jane's eye with her already reddish countenance.
Her handbag contained a piece of the handkerchief which she was used to taking around, unzipping her bag, and handing it over to her weeping friend. "Here, wipe your tears, and let's find someplace to rest for our butts." Dragging her by the wrist, and realizing that she was calm enough for questions, she voiced out.
"Look everyone is watching Eloise, so can you tell me where the hell you disappeared to all this while making me worry over you? Where did you disappear this past week to make me worry over you? Jane voiced out loud with curiosity and nervousness across her face, earning Eloise a smile on her lips, she knew no matter how soft Jane tried to look she always ended up being noisy which changed her current feeling.
After a brief silence from the duo, Eloise broke it with crumbling words. " Dad fell into command and needed a quick surgery which cost a lot, 3 million. The doctor reported he had a blood clot in his brain which could harm him if his surgery is delayed. And - -"
"Gosh!" Squeezing her cheeks with her palms, trying to feel the pains Eloise must have passed through the few days. "Yea, but I called stepmom and she said you now got a job and toy currently stay here in the city, so how about the job? moreover, how's dad now?"
"He's still in the hospital, I left him with stepmom and Anastasia, in a state of coma, even though the surgery was declared to be successful after I paid the money," her face grew pale at this word.
"Yea, that's good, what! Eloise, how did you manage to pay 3 million? You know that's not small money, I hope you haven't done anything stupid this time?" Jane adjusted herself on her sit in curiosity.
She felt speechless telling her friend about what she did to get the money. "Common speak up girl," clasping her hands in that of Eloise.
Her breath went cold from a deep sigh and a deep stare at Jane. "It's a long story but to tell you the truth, I - "
"What did you do, Eloise?" Placing her palm against Eloise's cheek causing her little tears beneath her eyelid "Did you rob?" Her voice came in softly.
"Of course not,"
"Then please open up,"
"I know I shouldn't have done this but I just couldn't watch my dad die, so I just had to sell myself to get that money." Forcing the words from her mouth with tears.
"What!" Jane shrieked at the cup unconsciously before she got knocked out with the liquid spilling and the glass shattering on the ground.
Unconsciously Jane was also moved to crystal tears, she had always felt Eloise's Pain right from time and had always prayed that she one day find peace but not this one she's hearing again. Clutching her hand in hers when two sisters moved with tears attracting people around to glare at them.
"It's enough Eloise," rubbing her face with the back of her palm. "You've always been my strong woman right from time and I'm sure you'd survive this too." Whipping Eloise's Faces Inclusive with the aid of a handkerchief smile, ok, let no one take your happiness." Eloise nodded in the assertion on always enjoyed Jane's company whenever she was around her. Whenever she spoke, she felt her mum's voice was just being replicated.."I was confused Jane, iIddidn'tknow what to do, I couldn't think properly, I had to find a quick shortcut. Dad's health started deteriorating all of a sudden, iIfeel stupid," adding softly with Jane's hands strongly clasped to hers to pacify her.
"You aaren'tstupid for anything at all Elly, neither are you to be blamed for anything that happened. I guess fate should be blamed for whatever happened. Moreover, it's God's Will, it'll happen and you tried a lot in playing your part. If I were in your shoes I could have done worse so you aren't to be blamed for anything." Trying as much as she could to pacify her friend.
"So tell me, Elly," proceeding in her questions. "Whom did you sell yourself to, a married man or whom?" Curious once again to know whom she told herself to.
"I would never sell myself to a married man Jane, I do not want to be the source of a broken home, so I didn't sell my sell to a married man, I know my limits. Neither I'm I ready to be a mistress." Her replies were firm assuring Jane that she was being true.
"That's a relief Elly," placing a hand against her chest with a sigh of relief. "I was scared the wife would one day come after you and that would be hell. So tell me Elly who." Clutching her hand in hers once again.
Glaring into Jane's eye as she spoke. "Well, he's cold, ruthless but lovely. Thomas Lexington the - -"
"Of Lexington Cooperations you mean," another voice of curiosity from Jane, Eloise couldn't withhold the shock in her expression.
"How did you know him, yea it's Thomas Lexington of Lexington Corporations. She was indeed bewildered as Jane's expression went pale gulping at the mention of his name.
" Babe what have you gotten yourself into? You gotta be careful, that guy is a beast, ruthless, inclusive, and gives no damn to even children. And more so, there's a rumor flying around that he abused several ladies, at least three or four of which he got engaged to." Whispering as she warned with full energy as she voiced out. "Watch this. Anyone wants to attend a ball with me, to the Lexington party, free tickets for all." She voiced out at the top of her voice.
She had barely concluded the statement when some people left without finishing their meals. Taking her seat before Eloise again. "You see what I was saying, the guy is damn dangerous, feared by all. Eloise massaged her hair thoroughly which seemed empty.
" I don't get it Jane, but this guy is lovely and v- -,"
"You are over Elly, the guy is a devil behind his handsome face, his heart is unpredictable. Moreover, you aren't safe being with him, your life is in enormous danger. How did you get to meet him?" Adjusting herself with curiosity across her face?
"I spilled my drink on him while rushing for an interview and couldn't wait to apologize well enough. Thereafter I received a call to resume duty at his company."
"Gosh! Babe, you are in trouble. I hope you don't argue with him so he doesn't deal with you. Moreover, you can't fall in love with him, I hope you know that."
Eloise gulped at the words from Jane, she could not help to tell her that her heart was beginning to flutter for him and if he continued being nice towards her, she wouldn't be able to help herself anymore.