Tamara POV
I slowly took my seat, waiting patiently for the maid to bring the food. So bad, I was not allowed to do anything.
My eyes drifted to the stairs and saw him climbing down the last stair, I felt goosebumps rising in my whole system as I trembled on my seat.
Oh, goodness!
I thought he was not home.
I heard him dragged the chair backward, but I couldn't even glance up, so I just stared down at my feet.
“Good morning Beaubelle(Beautiful)” He greeted, and I could feel my cheeks heating up.
“Good morning” I replied slowly with my eyes fixed on my feet. “I could tell your night was spectacular from a look at your cheeks,” He teases, and I just smiled, diffidently.
I finally looked up to meet his intense gaze on me and last night memory came burning in my head as we stared at each other.
Oh Lord,
Who created this man?
The maid brought in the flatware and placed it carefully on the table, and that seems to brought us back.
The aroma filled my nostril and I smile widely.
I was never getting enough of this.
I grabbed a spoon to dish my food, but Rodney beat me to it. Is he being serious right now?
“Uhm, I can do it,” I defended. “Normal gentlemen wouldn't sit back to watch their lady dish out her food,” He replied with a smirk lingering on his lips.
I bit my lower lip while looking down at my food.
“C'mon my lady, you should eat” I heard Rodney says, and I secretly spared him a glance, he caught me and winked at me; I swallowed very hard as my cheeks flamed profusely.
After we were done eating, another maid came and cleared the table. “Hm mm, Rodney” I called slowly as he stood on his feet adjusting his blue shirt.
“Do you have something to say?” He asked after he noticed how uneasy I look. “I want to seek employment,” I blurted, toying with my fingers. He
was silent for a while, but then, he chortled as he turned around the table to come sit next to me.
“Why do you need a job, Milady?” He cooed, I pressed my both hands on my flushed cheeks.
He chuckled as he slowly removed my hands from my cheeks. “I love to see that,” He said innocuously. I shut my eyes for some moment, why is he doing this?
“Why are you acting all nice to me?” I asked diffidently, lifting my head to look at him.
He intertwined my left hand with his and placed his right hand on it. “I should be sincere with you” He says as he looks into my eyes, deeply.
“I don't know what I am doing anymore,” He confessed, and I gulped.
“I don't know why I am doing all this, but what I know is that, I…” “Rodney” a voice from the living room and we both turned to the direction.
He let go of my hands and stands on his feet to meet the caller. I also sprang to my feet and follow him. We got to the living room and I couldn't hide my disappointed look. What's she doing here this early?
“Good morning, Rodney,” She greeted sweetly. “How are you doing, Joanna?” Rodney asked with a little smile on his face, she nodded. “Can you excuse us?” She turned to me, shooting me daggers with her doll eyes. I think she still wants some beatings.
I covered my mouth with my right hand to prevent me from laughing. “Why should she excuse us?” I heard Rodney asked, she smiled faintly. “We can't discuss in her presence, Rodney,” She replied calmly.
Rodney sighed and turned to me, and before he could say anything; I turned my back against them as I headed for the stairs.
Rodney POV
“So, what's it you wanted to talk about?” I asked her, and she slowly turned around and sat down.
“When is she leaving, Rodney?” She asked calmly and I rolled my eyes.
“Joanna, I really don't get this, does her stay here has an effect on you or something?” I queried and she sprang on her feet.
“Yes it does, it really has an effect on me” She flared, and I frowned.
“You should think about what people would think of you, Rodney” She continued, and I just watched her.” You brought in a stranger to stay with you; a lady at that who doesn't even worth to be seen around you”
“And what do you mean by that?” I asked her calmly but fuming inwardly.
“You are a figure Rodney, they might think she's your girlfriend” She replied, frustrated.
“And what if she's my girlfriend?” I snapped at her and I watch as her eyes dilated.
“I want her, and people should feel free to say whatever they want, I do not care” I told her more calmly, but she just stood, dumbfounded.
“Is that all?” I asked her, taking my eyes to the stairs. “Is this what I deserve from you?” She asked solemnly, and I breathe out.
“For the past five years, I used to be there for you, Rodney.” She continued as a teardrop from her eyes. “Is this how you are going to treat me, all because of her?” She said furiously.
“Joanna I am not treating you in an unkind way, and you know that, no matter the circumstances, you will always remain my first female best friend.” I cooed as I moved closer to her and wiped her tears.
“You should not compare yourself to her,” I added, while pulling her for a hug.
Margaret POV
“You need to be more careful, ma'am” Patrick says, and I nodded as I leaned my back against my car door.
“She's really determined to kill you now” He announced, and I looked up at him,
“What?” I asked as I shivered with fear.
“You don't need to be scared ma'am, I am always here for you” He assured, but I just look away from his face as I placed my right hand on my chest. Would Sienna stoop so low to do that?
“You need to start staying with Rodney as soon as possible because his abode is the only safer place for you now” He continued, and I sighed.
“He still doesn't want to see me” I lamented, Patrick pressed his right hand on my shoulder as he stood in front of me.
“All will be well, ma'am” He assured again, and I nodded, solemnly. I hope so.