I stood there, unable to think straight. My knees wobbled and I felt a bit dizzy.
"Mmhmm?
And she said he is just a neighbor."I glanced to see zoe standing by the room entrance, staring at me with her hands on her waist.
"It's not what you think. We were..."
"Oh please. save the lies, sweet cheeks. He kissed you and you were looking like one who needed more."I rolled my eyes."You are spewing gibberish".She grinned.
"Admit it. You like the kisses, right? See the way you were clinging to him."
She was pointing her index finger at me.I walked to the kitchen, unable to withstand her drama."I could kick you out and send you home, if you keep acting like a chicken."
"Nah... you are lying. Girlies like you are good at masking that feeling. Tell me, would you kiss me the way he kisses you?"I quickly turned around to see her pouting her lips at me in the most silly way. I felt irritated, I took out my flip flop, swiftly throwing it at her. She dodged, laughing out loud."C'mon, it's just a harmless kiss."
I frowned.
"Don't even come close to me."She grinned, walking briskly to where I stood.
"Kiss. Kiss. Kiss."I quickly moved away from her."Stay away from me, you disgusting squirrel!"I dashed into the kitchen, shutting the door behind me.
"Aww.
I just wanted a kiss", she said from behind the door."Go kiss your granny ass, bitch. I am no lesbian" I said, turning the lock."Okay! Suit yourself!! I am no lesbian too" she said I giggled, walking to the refrigerator to get something I could prepare for breakfast. Zoe is such a problematic person.
••••♠️RYAN♠️ It's not meant to be like this. I shouldn't be acting this way towards her.*****"Uncle Ryan! Uncle Ryan!!"She came running towards me while I stood in the garden talking to a subordinate. I turned around to see her running towards me. Her mother stood, staring at me.I crouched to receive her hug. We embraced each other and I stroked her soft curls."Uncle Ryan, I told mama that I would love to be your girlfriend when I grow up" she said, beaming with smiles.I raised my eyebrows at her."Really? You are just 10yrs old and you are already saying you want to date me.""That's because I like you a lot, Uncle Ryan. Won't you be my boyfriend when I grow up?"I glanced at her mother to see her giving me a slight nod. I returned my gaze back at Rachel. I carried her in my embrace."Is that what you want?"She nodded like she meant it.I smiled."Okay then. So shall it be. When you grow, I will wait for you till you are ready to take me as your man."She frowned."Aren't you my man now?"I laughed so hard, I felt like crying. She hits her fist on my chest."Answer me, Uncle Ryan. Aren't you my man?"All I could see was those grey eyes seriously staring into mine with brazen emotions I couldn't describe.I sighed."Yes, baby girl. I am your man."*****
"...Mr Jake!"I was startled, scrunching my head up to look at Anna sitting beside an associate across the table.
We were discussing about a business deal that involves a famous museum in New York and I got carried away.
They wanted me to sculpt a statue that would be displayed in front of the museum. I was less interested, as I was going to begin working on a sculpt work of Rachel's body.
"Mr Jake, it is mandatory that we take up the project as this will increase our worth in the economy.
Imagine having other museums contract us to work for them, we are talking about more money." Jude O'Mara said.
Jude O'Mara, a good marketer and business socialite. Most of my business contracts, came from him. Average height with long brown hair which was always combed backwards and into a ponytail.
He had pale green eyes and was very outspoken.We sat in a private cafeteria, having doughnuts and a cup of espresso.
"So what do you think, Mr Jake. Are we going to take it?" Anna asked.I shrugged a shoulder."Well... I have been busy for a while now. I have other... projects. If I check my schedule...""I have checked your schedule, Boss. You don't have anything relevant to do." Anna spoke.
I picked up a chocolate doughnut from the plater in front of me. "Anna, I am very busy at the moment. I have hidden schedules..."
I glanced at her,
"... you know what I mean."She nodded, glancing at Jude.
"We will have to think it through, Mr Jude. Two days from now, we will let you know about our final decision.
I will personally give you a call."Jude sipped his coffee."Having to work with the famous Seamus, I find it very hectic but still, lucrative...",he dropped the coffee mug on the table.
"... Jake, you have to take up this project. You will be swimming in millions when you are done."I smiled sweetly at him."Of course, I will think about it."He got up from his chair, dropping a dollar bill on the table.
"Allow me pay for our little breakfast.""No. It's fine. I was going to handle it." I said."Oh no. C'mon, you are the boss. I was the one who asked us to meet up here, allow me." he said, smiling at me.
"Now don't go around saying you paid for Seamus cheap snacks.
You talk too much every time." Anna said.
I bit into my doughnut, chewing slowly. My mind kept drifting towards Rachel. I sighed, I already lost my appetite. I sat back in my chair, watching Anna and Jude prattle.
This two... I have been noticing a spark between the both of them. While Jude has interests in her, Anna is not on the easy side. She is more or less concerned about substantial and accumulated wealth of a person.
She's always after looks and appearance. Frankly, she is a pretty lady and there is no way she doesn't get the attention of other people.
"... alright, I'm leaving." Jude said, picking up the papers on the table.
"Yeah, don't forget to bring Daisy along tomorrow."
"Yeah. See you both soon." He said, giving me a nod.I nodded back at him and then he left."Such a moron. Can't believe we are working with him" an irritated Anna spoke.
I chuckled.
Smiling at her,"You said he is the best coverup.""I did. Boss...",she stirred her latte slowly with her teaspoon,"... about that model.
That Rachel...",she lifted her head to look at me,"... why did you have to let her know your secret. You haven't done that with anyone before, even your girlfriend doesn't know you are Seamus."
"But you, you know that Seamus is Jake De Walter, and also Ryan Manchester. Isn't that right?" I asked, matching her gaze.She went mute for a while, shifting her cup to her mug.
"I do, That's because you trust me. But she..."I got up from my chair."Let's end this discussion here, Anna."She snapped her head up to look at me.
"B-Boss, we..."I frowned,"I am getting irritated more easily these days about discussions that got to do with my decisions..."
I took few steps towards where she sat,"... I am not a kid and I perfectly know what I am doing. I expected you to stay off my personal business as I pay you to be nothing but loyal to me."
"That's because I care about you, Boss.
If I don't, I wouldn't mind." She said, staring at me.I sighed."I get it, Anna. I respect you for that but still, that shouldn't be a problem. Good day to you." I said, walking towards the exit.