While at work, Nyla's cell phone rang.
Callum immediately looked over at Nyla. Nyla smiled at her lover's possessiveness.
"Hello, father?..." Nyla spoke with her father for a few minutes. After which, she slowly approached Callum.
"Callum, my father called. He said James wants to talk to me."
"Well? You can talk on the phone. It's fine."
"Father said he needs to talk to me personally." Nyla saw Callum's mood darken.
"Can you come with me?"
"Why?"
"I'm scared..."
"Why? Are you still in love with him?"
"No, I'm in love with you. Only you. But please come with me. I think this is not going to be a simple conversation. I feel like my father is hiding something from me. I'll be more comfortable with you by my side. My mind becomes blank when I'm scared you know that... please?"
"Of course my baby. Come here." Nyla sat on Callum's lap. Comfortable in knowing that nobody barges into the room without permission.
"My baby now knows what I want. Good girl. I have a reward for you." Callum kissed her tenderly. A deep kiss that makes her heart tremble, causes shortness of breath, and makes her weak in the knees. She kept her eyes closed savoring the kiss. His kiss traveled to her neck causing her to make sweet little moans.
'God, I love this man…'
Suddenly she felt something cold in her neck and Callum was fixing something in her nape. She opened her eyes and saw an open-heart diamond pendant necklace with a foxtail chain of rose gold.
"It suits your beautiful neck baby. Those tiny outlines are real diamonds. I chose only the best for you." He kissed her neck again, gently, and embraced her tightly.
"Thank you, daddy... you want a reward tonight too?"
"Well every night is our night but as far as a reward, what did I do?"
"For being the best lover?"
"Hmmm ok, I agree... Can I cover your eyes and tie your hands tonight? I won't hurt you I promise."
"Whatever you want as long as it's not scary."
"Going back to your request earlier. Go ahead and set a meeting with your ex-husband. Explain to him that I will be coming. I don't want any misunderstanding. He has to know I am your lover now. Okay?"
Nyla nodded while giving him multiple kisses on the lips.
"Whatever daddy wants, I will obey because I love you."
"Good girl."
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The meeting was set. Bel Tempo's has private rooms on the second floor. Callum had Heidi reserve one room on a weekend at 10 am.
Callum looked refreshingly handsome and hot in faded jeans and a white polo shirt. His hair was gel-brushed up on one side like a college student's. Nyla looked sweet and innocent in a beige dress with blue floral threaded patterns on the skirt. Her hair was neatly kept in a ponytail like a kindergarten teacher's.
They got to the restaurant first and ordered some appetizers. Nyla ordered a watermelon shake and coffee for Callum.
Callum stared lovingly at Nyla. His eyes fell on her pouting lips sipping on the white straw with a little umbrella sitting on the side of the glass. He laughed a bit, thinking he's gonna bite those lips later.
Nyla saw him staring at her. She put down her watermelon shake gently. She put her hand on his nape and pulled him down a bit so they can kiss. Callum kissed her back carefully tasting her watermelon-flavored mouth. He bit her lips a bit before breaking the kiss.
Just then, they heard a knock and James came in. Dressed casually too, equally refreshingly attractive in his black jeans and blue polo shirt.
Callum stood up when James approached and extended his hand to him.
"James Johnson, Nyla's husband."
"Callum Humphrey, Nyla's fiance."
"Can you two just sit down please." They just met and they were already sending death glares, businessmen-style to each other. Nyla held on to Callum's left hand. Callum sat and continuously held Nyla's hand while sitting crossed-legged. He sat relaxed but still sharp looking.
"I see no ring." James casually commented.
"Because her neck is strikingly beautiful," Callum responded indicating the diamond necklace he gave to Nyla a week before.
"Ahm... James, why do we need to talk? Is there anything else we need to talk about? I have relinquished all claims as is also written on the divorce documents."
"We," James looked at Callum and said, "are not yet divorced. I've withdrawn the petition three months in so it was never processed."
"What? Why? Is it because I went off the grid? Do I need to go to court and settle things with you there? I— I'm sorry...". Nyla started to panic.
"Hey... relax baby. Let's hear him out first." Callum rubbed her hand to calm her.
"No... It's because I realized I am in love with you and will do my best to get you back."
"What?" Nyla almost whispered.
"Technically, we're still married." He looked at Callum and said, "You are holding the hand of a married woman, and touching the wife of another man. That's mmmm against the law."
"Don't speak to me about the law. I know how to protect my future wife."
"Maybe you shouldn't be here since this is between the two of us, husband and wife...?"
"N— no. I will not meet with you alone James. After all that has happened between us, you should know better." Nyla said, scared but firm.
"But," Callum interjected, "I can talk with you alone some other time. You know man to man. Now that you have said what you needed to say, I don't think you'd want to have lunch with us?"
"Yes, of course. Let's set another meeting Mr. Humphrey. I'm going to leave you to your lunch."
"Looking forward to it."
James left.
"Am I in trouble, did I get you in trouble?" Nyla was mixed with fear and confusion.
"What? Why for being my woman? Don't mind him. Right now he's probably losing his mind. Your daddy Callum is not one to back down, baby, I will not let him take you away from me. Your divorce will not be messy, don't worry. Let me have a meeting with him alone first. I will take care of your lawyer or lawyers if needed."
"Okay..."
"Now let's order lunch."
The server was called to provide a menu.