MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90
Chapter 75
“Wow! You seem to want to teach her a lesson more than I do.” Noel chuckled.
“You don’t know the half of it.” She smirked.
“What are we gonna seat today? I’m starving.” Lucas asked.
Annabella looked at him suspiciously.
“Why are you looking at me like that?” He asked.
“Nothing.” She smiled and looked away.
They took the stairs and entered the house.
Lucas and Annabella were the children of Mr Wilson Ben, one of the most richest business men in Los Angeles. Although, he died in a plane crash 5 years ago, he still left a legacy for his children. His company was being managed by his wife, Mrs Monica, who has put in her best to make sure that it stands.
The company would be handed over to Lucas when he is 25 years old. For now, he is managing one of his father’s mini companies since he is already a graduate.
Annabella on the other hand was a high school student with good and perfect grades. She is also good at pulling pranks and making fun of people so the two siblings might be opposite of each other. Lucas is an introvert while Annabella is an extrovert. On top of that, she is very beautiful and could snatch people’s boyfriends of she wanted to.
Annabella dragged Noel to her room while Lucas went to his own room.
“Jeez! Anna, you won’t even let me spend time in my own room.” Noel said.
“Not until I redecorate it, your room needs a do over.” She replied.
“A do over? But, my room is just fine.” Noel said.
“Seriously?” Annabella rolled her eyes. “You need glasses, that look doesn’t look fine to me.”
“Why if I may ask?” Noel asked with folded arms.
“It’s plain with no decorations, stickers or even glitters. Sheesh! How do you sleep so comfortably in it?” Annabella complained.
“It isn’t that bad. Besides, I’m not a kid anymore.” Noel said.
“Says who?” Annabella scoffed then stood up. “Tomorrow is my birthday, I’ve invited tons of people, it’s going to be the talk of the city.”
“Yeah, your parents are popular so, it has to be perfect right?” Noel asked.
“Yeah. Lucas is supposed to take us shopping for new outfits, where did he go to now?” Annabella asked.
“He could be in his room, I’ll go call him.” Noel said and started walking out.
“Okay. I’ll be waiting here,” Annabella said and went to her drawer to search for what to wear. She looked at the clothes and frowned. “These are so yesterday, I need to change this wardrobe especially now that I’m going to San Diego.”
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90
LUCAS’S ROOM
Lucas took his laptop and was trying to read some mails from his secretary but he couldn’t. Each time, he looks at it, all he sees is her. Why wouldn’t her image just leave his head, she was engaged and he knew that there was nothing he could do about it.
He was a guy whom every lady would die for, some even wanted to have a one night stands with him but he wasn’t interested in any of them. He claimed that he didn’t have time for love and lousy relationships which is why he was a reserved person but why is Noel’s case different with him?
He opened the laptop and started glancing at some pictures of her that he saved when he jacked Gray’s laptop.
“You’re beautiful, you’re nice, funny, caring and lovable. I like you but I have discovered that I can’t love you. You’re already engaged to someone you love so much, you love that person with all your heart and is very obvious that you consider me as just a brother and a friend. You know what? I may not be able to have you in my life as a soulmate but I’m glad that I get to spend time with you as a friend. I think I’ll have to get rid of this feeling before it becomes uncontrollable.” He soliloquized.
Noel stood by the door and heard everything. She sighed and wanted to turn back but halted. He was matured enough to say he wanted to let go of his feelings. She decided to just act like she didn’t hear anything and cherish their friendship to the very end. Besides, she owes his her life, if he hadn’t saved her, she would have been with her ancestors by now.
She snuck up on him and yelled…
“Boo!”
He was startled and when he discovered that it was her, he gasped and was about closing his laptop but she stopped him.
“I_”
“Wow! These are cool pictures of me. Can you send them to me please?” She asked.
He was confused, isn’t she going to scold him for looking at her pictures? She was even telling him to send them to her.
“Noel, I_”
“What are you trying to explain huh? They’re just pictures, it’s no big deal. Besides, being pretty is the reason why my photos are the best. I should be a model right? What do you think?” She asked.
He laughed. “It’s like you want your fiance to have a heart attack.”
“What do you mean?” She asked.
“You want to be a model? With this kind of beauty? Guy, won’t let you be. Companies won’t leave you alone as well then you would go from one show to another, barely having time for your fiance.” Lucas said.
“I didn’t know being a model has lots of work. I don’t like stress at all please.” She pouted and he laughed.
“Hey! Stop chit chatting and take me to the boutique. My birthday is tomorrow, remember?” Annabella yelled from outside the door.
“Oh! I got carried away again. I actually came to call you for that.” Noel said.
“Alright, let’s go then.” He switched off the laptop and took his car keys.
“Oh, we’ll visit Lucas’s company after leaving the boutique. I want you to see it before we leave for… you know where.” Annabella said.
“Sure! I would love to.” Noel said and Lucas smiled.
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90
LUCAS’S COMPANY
After the shopping, they came to Lucas’s company and Noel’s eyes widened. Didn’t they say this was a mini company? How come it’s so huge? If a mini company could be like this, then what will the original company look like?
“Are you surprised? This is even the smallest one.” Annabella said as they entered.
“Wow! It’s so huge and it’s a sky scraper.” Noel said.
“Yeah, I built this one myself after u graduated from the University.” Lucas said.
“But, people call it our father’s mini company because they didn’t believe that Lucas could do a thing like that.” Annabella said.
“This is awesome! I can’t hide my surprise.” Noel squealed.
“I’m glad you like it.” Lucas smiled.
They entered and Noel looked around everything looked like they were made solely out of glass. She saw employees moving up and down. Some were seated with eyes fixed on their laptops. This reminded her of Gray’s company.
Immediately the employees set their eyes on them, they all stood up and greeted. He nodded, smiled and left for the elevator leading to his office with Noel and Anna.
The employees were surprised and started talking amongst themselves.
“Did you just see that?”
“Uh-huh, I saw it but I still can’t believe it.”
“Boss is with a lady for the first time.”
“I know right? Are they like dating?”
“I think so, didn’t you see how they looked so perfect together? I wish I was that lucky lady.”
“Me too, do you know how long I’ve been dreaming for him to even talk to me?”
“His voice gets me weak in the knees, it’s so dreamy and sxy.”
“Hearing his voice makes me feel like I’m in another realm. He’s so perfect!”
“I wish he could notice me for once.”
“Shhh! Before Annabella hears you.”
“That wtch that he calls a sister?”
“It’s like you aren’t happy with your job. As for me, I’m keeping my mouth shut.”
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90
LUCAS’S OFFICE
“Here we are.” He opened the door and Noel gasped.
“This is the exact replica of Gray’s office. Wow!” Noel exclaimed and looked around. Everything looked like Gray’s, the only difference was that Lucas didn’t have a desk for an assistant.
“Really?” Annabella asked.
Noel nodded. “Yeah.”
“Then, I can’t wait to meet this guy called Gray.” Lucas said.
They left the office after sometime and headed home.
***
THE NEXT DAY
Annabella woke up from her sleep and rubbed her eyes. She stepped down from the bed and struggled to open her eyes. When she finally did she saw her mum, Lucas and Noel standing in front of her with presents.
“Happy birthday!” They chorused at same time and she smiled.
“Awwn! You guys are the best.” She ran and hugged them.
“Here are your presents.” Monica said and gave it to her.
Lucas and Noel gave her theirs too.
She collected then and was about tearing the gift wrap when Monica stopped her.
“You can open them after the party, dear.” Monica said.
“But, I wanna see them now.” She whined.
“After the party sweetie.” Monica said and left.
“You heard her, right?” Lucas asked.
“Yeah.” She answered with an eye roll.
Lucas smiled and left.
“So, what are you gonna wear this morning?” Noel asked, running her hands through Anna’s clothes in the wardrobe.
“Something simple.” Anna said.
Noel smiled.
She brought out a red floral gown for her.
“How about this?” Noel asked.
“It looks great. You see why I said it’s good to have a senior sister.” Anna said and they laughed.
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90
LATER THAT DAY
THE PARTY
The mansion shook with music and dance. Annabella had cut her cake and now it was time for everyone to dance. Many people from different status of life were invited, Noel could tell that these people were rich as well.
Annabella’s classmates were also present.
Lucas sat by the punch stand, watching Noel talking and laughing with Annabella and her friends.
He sighed softly, how is he gonna ask her to dance with him? An hour ago, he almost collapsed when he saw her in a white chivon gown which fitted her perfectly. How is he going to face her and ask her to dance with him? He rubbed his palms together nervously.
Annabella snuck away from Noel and came to meet him.
“Are you gonna sit here like a coward or are you gonna ask her to dance with you?” She asked him.
“She already has a fiance.” Lucas said.
“So? It’s just one harmless dance. Just consider it as a matter of formality, stop acting like you didn’t go to school.” Annabella said and walked away.
Lucas summoned up courage and went to meet her.
“Um… Would you like to dance with me?” He asked.
She smiled and was about to answer when a guy came and met them. He grabbed Noel’s wrist and rubbed her cheek.
“Hey pretty, would you like to dance?” He asked.
Noel looked at him from head to toe.
Lucas got irritated immediately. He knew this guy so well, he was Annabella’s best friend senior brother and they were same age. The guy was a psycho and complete flirt. Lucas could feel jealousy burn in him besides he and the guy were never friends.
“Don’t you have manners?” Noel asked.
“Come on, let’s go dance.” He said.
“I don’t want to dance with you, don’t touch me again.” Noel warned.
“It’s just a dance.”
“She said she doesn’t want to dance, Dennis.” Lucas said.
“Stay out of this, punk!” Dennis exclaimed.
“You’re the punk! Infact you’re an antelope. You don’t know how to approach a lady and you have the effrontery to call my best friend a punk! Are you really that dumb?” Noel asked
“What did you just say?” He asked.
“I’m certain that you didn’t put cotton wool in your ears when I said it. You’re not even handsome and you’re not ashamed to bring that ugly face of yours before a pretty lady like me. Please, leave before you infect me with your ugliness! Don’t you know ugliness is contagious? Lucas, let’s go dance before he spoils your handsome face with his.” Noel hissed and he opened his mouth wide.
Lucas chuckled when he saw how shocked Dennis was.
Noel looked at how Dennis opened his mouth wide because of shock and scoffed.
“Close that mouth, we are not training hippopotamuses here.” She said and dragged Lucas to the dance floor, leaving Dennis transfixed on the spot.
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90
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