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{When love decides
To take over}
©PROMISE DAVIS MAUREEN
(Blind date)
?Episode 29?
Penny’s POV:
It was a Saturday afternoon and I was sitting down infront of my lobby.
Chris was playing video games inside the house.
The day was so boring, I stared at deiveway as if I was expecting someone.
Of course not, I wasn’t expecting anyone at all.
My phone goes off and I quickly picked it up.
It was Maggie, at least I got someone to talk to.
“Hey Mag,what’s up?” I greet. I heard the murmuring at the background but ignored it.
It must be her boyfriend since they both live together.
“You sound bored girl, are you alright?” She asked me.
There is just something about Maggie.
Any slightest change of mood in me she can notice it without even seeing me.
“Yes I’m bored because I am lonely.” I said qnd roll my eyes.
She was asking as if she doesnt know why.
“Oh.” Was the only thing she said and then giggled.
“Since you’re bored,let’s have lunch at the cuisine near your house.” He said and I raise an eyebrow.
Lunch? That’s a first.
“Okay, I’ll just change my dress. See you in the next twenty minutes.” I told her before dropping my phone.
I walk back inside the house and saw that Chris was still very engrossed in his games so I left him and went inside my room.
I rummaged through my closet and saw a blue demi jean and a gray shirt.
It’s not like we’re going to a big fashion werk show.
After wearing my clothes, i tied my hair up in a ponytail and picked up my purse.
I went back inside the living room and couldn’t find Chris.
Where is he?
“Christian.” I called out.
“Coming mommy, nanny is here.” She said and I mentally thanked his nanny.
I sent her a message five minutes ago and here she was, standing at the front door.
“Good afternoon Miss James.” She greeted politely as always.
“It is Penny dear, thanks for coming even though it’s not your work day.” I said and she smiled.
“Anything for Chris Penny.”she said and I nods.
“I’m going out with aunt Maggie baby, behave yourself while I’m gone okay?”
“Okay mommy.” He replied.
“What do you want me to buy for you? Ice cream? Pizza? Chocolate?” I asked him.
“I want hot chocolate mommy, please get me hot chocolate.” He begged.
“Be a good boy and I’ll buy you two cups of hot chocolate.” I told him.
“Yeessssssss, I’ll be a very good boy mommy, I promise.” He said excitedly.
I was amused by how much he was readybto promise me just for two cups of chocolate.
“Okay baby, bye.” I kssed his cheek and made my way out of the front door.
Stepping down from the porch, I unlocked my Audi and got in.
“Let’s go baby.” I muttered then revived the engine and drove out of the compound.
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“I’ve been waiting for you for about ten minutes now.” Maggie whined immediately I sat down around the booth.
“Oh sorry, I was you know. Petting Chris.” I replied and turned to my left to see a man staring at me.
I look back at Maggie and she nervously bite her lip.
“Hum Penny meet Matteo, and Matteo this is my best friend Penelope.” She introduced.
“Nice to meet you Penny,you’re prettier in person.” He said and I chuckled.
“Well what can I say, thank you.” I politely said with a smile and glared at the nervous Maggie.
She didn’t just set me up on a bind date did she?
“So what do you do Penny?” He asked me. I paused my lip to withheld myself from lashing on him.
It wasn’t his fault.
“I’m currently the chief Accountant at King’s conglomerate.” I said and his eyes widened.
“Really?” He muses and rubbed his chin with his hand.
“What about you?” I asked curiously.
“Let’s order our food while we discuss.” Maggie said and call on the waiter.
“I’ll have vegetable soup with enough fish.”she told the waiter who just typed her order inside his notepad.
“Well I’ll have, white rice, crab a whole bunch of seafoods.” I said and the waiter looked amused.
He tried to cover up his smile by clearing his throat.
After we gave our orders I waited patiently for Whatever his name was to reply my question.
“I’m a doctor, well I’m not really much interested in wgat the socialites do. I just….I’m just me.” He said and laughed.
I chuckled at his answer, a doctor.
Wow!
Soon enough our goid was already infront of us and my stomach growl loudly.
“Wow! You sure have a little monster there.” Matteo joked pointing at my stomach.
“Dont be dramatic.” I said and rolled my eyes.
I stared with watery mouth at the enticing meal in front of me.
Then I started devouring it wit no care in the world.
This is how I want to eat today then so be it, i don’t care what he thinks.
‘Do you care what Bryce thinks?’ My subconscious self asked.
Do I?
Bryce, I haven’t spoken to him since then.
I had been avoiding him.
That his wife looks crazy and I don’t really want to be the reason he have a fight with his wife.
I just want peace and that’s what am gonna find.
“Oh yck! That’s gross.” Maggie said making and irritating face.
“I don’t care.” I said with a mouthful of food.
I coughed loudly when the food entered the wrong tunnel.
“Here, have some water.” Matteo hand over the bottle water and I gulped it down.
“Thank you.” There was a small tears already in my eyes due to the way I had coughed.
“Don’t force yourself too much, you might not see any water next time.” He cautioned, he was right.
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When we walk out of the cuisine, I hugged Maggie.
“I’ll deal with you in private for this.” I whispered before releasing her.
“Goodbye Matteo, my son must be waiting for me.” I said and walk towards my car.
“Your son?” He look so confused, lost.
I arched and eyebrow and glanced at Maggie.
She didn’t tell him that I had a child?
“Yes, my son. I’ve a son.” I confidently replied.
He looked shocked but quickly masked it.
“Ohh.” Was the only thing he said.
I entered my car, after a last glance at both of them I drove out of the restaurant.
He didn’t even asked for my number, i guess he doesn’t worth it after all.
He wants a single free lady and not a single mom.
I laughed at the thought until tears spilled out of my eyes.
Pathetic human.
I pulled up in front of Ana’s cafe and got out of the car then walk in.
Customers were sitting there and eating as always.
“Hey Ana.” I greeted.
Her eyes twinkled immediately she say me.
“Penny you came.”
“Yes, Chris wanted hot chocolate.” I replied and she smiled loving at me.
“Hot chocolate coming right up.”
“Four cups please.” I said before she started bringing them out.
Two for Chris and two for his Nanny.
I fished out $20 from my purse and placed it on the counter.
Ana packaged the chocolate for me and handed it over.
“Okay, I’ll see you tomorrow.” I told her before walking out of the cafe.
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I rang the doorbell and soon enough the door was pulled open by Cathy.
Chris Nanny.
“You’re back.” She simply said.
“Yea, where is Chris?” I asked her and sat down tiredly on the couch.
“Taking his nap,” she granbed her jacket and handbag from the table. “I’ll head out first then.”
“Wait, I got this for you.” I opened the package and brought out two cups of chocolate. I also saw a packed doughnut.
Did Ana knowingly put this?
“Thank you Penny,I’ll see you tomorrow then.” She politely said before heading out.
My mind drifted back to today’s event.
Shouldn’t I be sad that Matteo didn’t asked for my contact?
Why was it the other way round?
I sighed and lay my head on the couch.
A quick nap won’t hurt but just immediately when i placed my head to rest, my phone went off again.
Without looking at the contact, I placed the phone on my ear.
“Grandfather just woke up and demanded for your presence, you’ll be a good girl and go see him with your mouth sealed.” A voice that I havent heard for about one year now said to me.
Emilia James.
My own mother who hates me.
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