UNBREAK MY HEART : CHAPTER 41 – 60
By Chidimma M.
CHAPTER 55
THE WHITE HOUSE**
“Marriage?… What marriage?” Charlotte said, utterly confused.
Mr Robinson sighed and explained everything to them…
“17 years back when Emery was born, my family was in danger. I and Mr Baxter we had a huge feud resulting in the klling of our men… Mr Baxter being the head of the biggest and most dangerous clan in the country and me being the president, we knew that the war will lead to something huge and ugly. In order to settle down the feud, we signed a treaty and the treaty was Gavin and Emery. We agreed they’ll get married to each other in the future but something happened and Emery got missing along the way and one thing led to another till present.” Mr Robinson said.
Charlotte fell slumped on the chair as she couldn’t believe her ears. She’s always wished to be Mr Baxter’s real daughter but right now she’s taking it back because if she was then that means she was doomed in marrying Gavin to the detriment of Iris.
“You guys settling your dispute is cool but I don’t agree with the way you settled it. Gavin for the first time, is in love…” Kimberly said.
“I agree with Kim. Gavin is in love and not with any other person but Iris Williams, that girl has gone through a lot and finally she’s happy with Gavin. For the first time, she decided to open her heart to Gavin. Hearing all these will just break her for good.” Charlotte said.
Charlotte turned to Emery who was already feeling sad about these. She touched her shoulder and smiled..
“Emery, you’re my sister and I’ll want what is best for you…but this isn’t right” Charlotte shook her head negatively.
Emery looked down sadly as she began picking her fingers…
“Excuse me” Kimberly said and stood up then left the dining room.
Charlotte also stood too….
“Dad, you can leave with Emery when you want. I’ll just come later” Charlotte smiled and followed Kimberly behind.
“We’re so sorry for the inconvenience Mr Baxter” Mrs Robinson said.
Mr Baxter simply smiled. He looked at the stairs for a while before standing.
“We’ll be leaving now, please one of your guards should escort Charlotte home when she’s done. Emery, let’s leave” Mr Baxter said.
Emery nodded and stood up.
They shook hands before leaving…
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Gavin could be seen laying down on his bed with his headset on and his eyes closed.
He was listening to music, trying to cool down his temper..
His door suddenly opened and Kimberly and Charlotte peeped in. He looked at them and sighed before closing back his eyes…
“If mom and sad sent you two to persuade me then just forget about it. I ain’t changing my mind” Gavin said.
Kimberly and Charlotte walked in fully. They walked to him and then sat down at both edges of the bed staring at him.
“C’mon, don’t be like that. We aren’t traitors yunno” Kimberly said making Gavin sit up…
“Yeah, we know you and Iris are together now even though she hasn’t told us but we know. We can’t betray Iris like that…” Charlotte said.
Gavin looked at them and sighed then looked down.
“I just hate it when people control my life like I was a piece of pawn. Why can’t mom and dad try and see reasons with me. I’ve been trying to explain things to them for two good years but nothing changed…” Gavin said sadly.
“Don’t worry about that. The journey will be bumpy and risky but they’ll eventually see reasons.” Kimberly rubbed his back, placing her head on his shoulder.
“Yeah I’ll try and convince Emery and my father on my side. What you should instead worry about is Iris and how she’s gonna take the news of you been betrothed.” Charlotte said.
“Yeah, I tried telling her today but I couldn’t. She confessed her feelings for me today and I just couldn’t ruin the moment” Gavin said.
“Awn that’s so r©mantic…” Kimberly and Charlotte gushed.
Gavin chuckled and shook his head.
“You two are unbelievable. I’m sad here and that’s what you have to say” Gavin smiled.
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THE BAXTER VILLA**
Emery could be seen sitting by the stairs, staring at the stars with sad eyes.
For the first time, her heart leaped for a guy. No one has ever moved her like how Gavin did today. Love at first sight we’ll say…
At first she wasn’t happy with the idea of her marrying a total stranger but when she set her eyes on Gavin, her heart leaped for joy but all these had to happen.
Who’s this Iris? What did she do for Gavin to love and choose her over everything else?
Those questions kept ringing in her brain. Emery sighed and slowly bent her head down letting her tears out…
“Young Mistress?” One of the guards called when he noticed her sitting by herself.
Emery lifted up her face to look at him and the guard gasped when he saw she was in tears.
“Miss? What’s wrong? Who made you cry?” The guard asked angrily, his bIood was already boiling…
Emery shook her head and cleaned her tears.
“Nothing, just heartbreak. What teenage usually go through” She smiled.
“Who Miss?” The guard asked curiously.
Emery sighed and began pouring out all her thoughts to the guard. Maybe talking to someone was what she needed at the moment.
“Oh sorry young Mistress” He said.
“No big deal, I’ll be heading to my room now. Goodnight” Emery forced a smile and stood up then left.
The guards face immediately crumpled to that of anger. He folded his fists angrily.
“No one makes the heir of the Baxter clan cry and go scott free. Iris Williams” He muttered angrily…
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MORNING, THE WILLIAMS**
Iris walked out of her room with a towel tied round her body with her wet hair packed in a bun. She brought out her body cream and made to apply it when her phone began ringing.
She smiled when she saw it was video call from Gavin. Without thinking she picked up, his smiling face immediately came to view.
“Good morning babe” Iris smiled and waved at him.
“Morning my queen” Gavin smiled. He was already in his school uniform and was heading downstairs.
“Why call so early when we’ll meet in some minutes.” Iris said
“Couldn’t help it, missed this pretty face of yours. Looks like you’re just from bathing… Love those fresh skin” Gavin smirked.
“Pe.rvert…” Iris rolled her eyes making Gavin to chuckle.
“Will come pick you up in few minutes okay?” Gavin said.
“Okay babe. Have to dress up now” Iris said.
“You can dress up, I don’t mind seeing those bbs and a$s” Gavin smirked.
“You’re sick in the brain” Iris immediately hung up.
That made Gavin laugh really hard. He stared at his phone and smiled before going to the dining room.
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Valentina smiled when she finished dressing up for work. She looked out of her window and smiled when she saw how the snow flakes fell..
She picked up her handbag with her thick blouse before walking out of her room, heading downstairs.
“Good morning mom” Valentina pecked her cheek before sitting down.
“Morning my baby” Peggy smiled.
Valentina looked at Iris who was busy eating with her food. Valentina smiled and served her meal.
“Mom, Ricardo and I will be traveling to Canada next week in order to spend the Christmas and new year festivities there. Hope it’s okay by you” Valentina asked.
“Of course. You’re an adult and he’s your boyfriend so I’m okay besides I trust Ricardo” Peggy smiled.
“Thanks mom” Valentina smiled and began eating.
Iris and Valentina finished eating and stood up. They wore their thick blouses and then bade their mother goodbye before leaving.
They were surprised to see Ricardo and Gavin outside, waiting for them.
“Looks like your baby came to pick you up. How cute” Iris gushed.
“Talking about yours…” Valentina gestured and Gavin.
Valentina and Iris chuckled and walked to Ricardo. She waved at Gavin who smiled politely.
“Morning babe” Valentina hugged Ricardo.
“Morning my cute pie, what’s the president’s son doing here?” Ricardo smiled.
“Oh well he’s dating my sister” Valentina smiled.
“Wow, your sister is dating the president’s son and you are dating the CEO of one of the most successful company in the country. Your family is blessed.” Ricardo chuckled
“Like you guys aren’t blessed too. Dating me isn’t easy” Valentina smirked.
Ricardo chuckled…
“I agree” He smiled.
They both enter the car before the driver drove off.
“You refused to show me the promised land” Gavin pouted, referring to earlier.
“Exactly, when the time comes you’ll get there but for now…” Iris shook her head and entered the car.
Gavin smiled and entered too.
“Can I get a kss instead?” Gavin pouted his lips.
Iris leaned closer but instead of kssing his lips, she kssed his nose. Gavin frowned and looked at her.
“Wha?… You asked me to kss you, you didn’t precise where” Iris smirked.
“Oh really?” Gavin removed his seatbelt and pulled her to him.
He made her seat on his lap and then kssed her. Iris chuckled as she kssed him back too. Luckily the windows were tinted.
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LATER, TWILIGHT HIGH**
“Finally! Classes are over” Kimberly exclaimed.
“Today was kinda fast” Iris said wearing her blouse properly.
Gavin walked to them with a kinda annoyed look on his face.
“Hey girls” He said.
“Hi Gavin” Riley waved at him…
“Uhm babe, I’m sorry but I won’t be able to escort you home. This dhead called Josh got himself in trouble and I have to bail him out of the police station” Gavin said.
“Classic Josh, always so hard headed. Wonder when hell change” Kimberly sighed.
“Who knows maybe he now fought with a cop” Riley chuckled.
“Sure you can go. Just call me when you are done” Iris smiled.
Gavin nodded and pecked her lips not minding the crowd. He waved at her before leaving.
He took four steps before stopping and looking back at Iris. He doesn’t know why but he keeps getting a bad premonition, like he should stay with her…
Iris waved and smiled assuredly at him. He smiled to before leaving.
“Awn love is sweet when you’re with the right person” Riley gushed.
“I’m off, before you start bugging me.. Bye girls” Iris waved and left for work..
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NIGHTSHINE CLUB**
The club was unusually rowdy today. Maybe because a guy booked the club for his birthday party.
“Here’s your drink sir” Iris smiled.
The customer took it and smiled at her flirtatiously.
“Can I get your number pretty?” He smiled.
Iris frowned and made to reply to him.
“Bug off… She’s taken by my friend” A voice said.
Iris turned to see it was Luca. The guy frowned and walked away quietly.
“Luca” Iris smiled.
“How you doing” Luca sat down on the chair in front of the counter.
“You got invited to the party?” Iris asked.
“Yeah though I’m kinda bored. Good thing you work here, I’ll be less bored” Luca smiled.
Iris chuckled and they began discussing. She served those whom she was sipposed to serve and they resumed their discussion till it was time for her to leave.
“It’s already dark.. Come I’ll walk you home” Luca smiled.
“Thanks” Iris smiled and they walked away, heading to Iris’s house.
He doesn’t know why but Luca kept having this feeling like they were been followed…
He stylishly looked back but saw no one. He simply shrugged and continued walking.
“So Iris tell me, what will you do if you find out that Gavin is like.. Programmed for another” Luca said.
“Huh? What do you mean?” Iris asked.
“Like what will you do if…” Luca paused when he saw something shine at the corner of his eyes and what followed was a loud gvnshot.
“Iris careful!!” Without thinking, he pulled Iris and hugged her.
Iris blocked her ears at the sound of gunshot. She felt Luca’s arm slowly releasing her.
She looked up and was completely shocked when she saw blood coming out of Luca’s mouth.
Luca smiled weakly and cupped her cheek before falling on the ground. His bIood slowly stained the ground.
Iris just stared at it for some while, all these happened in a rush that her brain was still traumatized.
“Luca!!!!!!!”
UNBREAK MY HEART : CHAPTER 41 – 60
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