WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
Chapter 36
Written by: Racheal Dennis.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
Adele’s pov ?
Las Vegas… Mike’s kitchen (01:21pm)
“Alright, Davis, watch your steps” I cautioned the little boy jumping ahead of me.
“Ok, aunt Adele” he replied, but still continued jumping.
Clark and I just came back from Davis school, we went to pick him up.. I looked behind and frowned.
“Like seriously, these guys in black suits don’t need to show themselves all the time!” I complained, feeling slightly upset.
Clark too a glance behind too and laughed, he shook his head.
“You can’t blame them, they’re just doing their job.. ”
I scoffed and stepped inside the restaurant.
These guys in black suit have been following me about, anytime I stepped out with Davis.
Clark told me last night, they’re guards Thanatos ordered to watch over Davis and Jasmine.
“I know they’re doing their job, but they don’t have to make it so obvious”
Clark chuckled.
“Thana is always overprotective of his things… who knows, he must have threatened to kill them if they don’t protect his son on his absence”
I saw three of them enter the restaurant too, they sat on a table a few meters away from us.
A waiter approached them to take their orders.
“They are ordering, I guess they aren’t leaving until I’m off work” I grumbled.
“Don’t blame them, in fact, you’re lucky my guards shadow walkers”
I frowned at the weird name.
“Shadow walkers?”
“Yeah, they are always around but can’t be seen.. they only appear when I’m in danger.. wish never happens”
Shadow walkers.. I think I prefer them to these, wait.. what should I call them? Flesh walkers? Physical walkers? Human walkers?
“Why don’t Thanatos have shadow walkers too?” I asked.
My gaze moved to the guards, they are sipping their coffees and chatting among themselves.
One would think they aren’t paying attention to us, but they are.. if they hear Davis cry, they’ll quickly get up and scan the place vigilantly.
Alas.. it’s good to be a billionaire’s son!
“I’m not comfortable with these hefty men trailing behind me, he should try and get himself some shadow walkers too”
“Oh, he has a lot of them.. I’m sure his shadow walkers are also lingering around” Clark replied.
We stopped by a counter, he dropped Davis’s backpack and lunchbox on it.. I pulled a stool and sat down, resting my head on the counter.
“Thana was the one who introduced shadow walkers to me”
“Then why didn’t he just use them, why bring this flesh walkers.. they’re annoying”
He stared at me and laughed.
“Flesh walkers?”
“Yeah.. what am I supposed to call them”
He tilted his head and thought about it briefly, then nodded his head.
“You’re right.. anyways, I guess he just wanted to tighten the security”
“Hmm.. that makes sense too”
My eyes scanned the area, looking for Davis. I found him sitting under a table, eating his cookies.
“Davis, are you ok there?” I asked him.
“Yes” he replied and continued munching on his cookies.
I sighed, what an energized boy. He’s always full of energy.
“You must be tired.. sorry about that”
“I’m not, Davis is a cute boy” I replied.
Honestly, I’m feeling quite tired, but if Davis was my son.. would I be complaining? who would I complain to?
“Adele, you’re back?” Elvis asked as he approached me.
“Yeah” I nodded.
His eyes met Clark and he quickly greeted him with a respectful bow.
“Mr Evans, you’re here too”
“Hm” Clark hummed.
I scoffed mentally, he’s behaving like the boss here.
“You’re welcome, sir”
Clark nodded. Then Elvis turned to me, there’s a smile on his face… that’s creepy!
Elvis doesn’t laugh or smile in front of anyone.
“Where’s Davis?” He asked.
“Down there” I quickly pointed to Davis under the table.
He nodded and stared at Davis affectionately.
“Such a cute boy” he whispered but I heard him.. since I’m standing next to him.
I simply studied him as he was smiling, I’m seriously wondering why he’s smiling so much today.
“Ahem!” I cleared my throat.
He flinched slightly and faced me.
“Em.. Elvis, is there any reason you’re looking for me?” I asked.
“Yes, yes” he replied.
I arched an eyebrow, impatiently waiting for him to continue.
“Right.. Mr O’Briens called earlier, he said you can take the rest of the day off.. also, you shouldn’t come to work until he comes back”
I blinked twice at the news.
“Really?!” I asked.
“Yes, you can go back home and rest” he replied.
He gave Clark another respectful bow and left. I broke into a smile and quickly pulled Clark into a hug.
“Whoops… I was feeling so whacked, finally I can get some rest!” I said.
He didn’t say anything in reply, his arms quickly goes around me and he hugged me back.
“Well, with your arms wrapped around me like this, it’s only gonna whet my appetite for more of your hugs… ”
I paused and-wham! I realized I’m still hugging him very tight.
I quickly unwrapped my arms from him and moved away.. creating a fine space between us.
He waggled his eyebrows at me, with a smirk playing at the corner of his lips.
“…or do you plan on giving me more of your hugs in the future?” He asked.
“That’s a wacky dream that would never come true!” I jeered at him.
He stared directly in my eyes for a little while, then shook his head as if he’s disapproving with something.
“You said it’s a wacky dream, but your eyes says otherwise.. what are you gonna do about it?”
I narrowed my eyes at him.
“Bae, take my advise, follow your heart now and say yes to me.. I’m the one for you” he winked at me.
A sudden cold breeze blew past me and I shudder in disgust..I gave him a mean look.
“Go to a br©thel, that’s the only place for you!” I scoffed.
I hopped off the stool and walked towards Davis, he’s done with his cookies already.. like he’s just got done.
“Davis, come on let’s go home”
“Ok” he said and came out from under the table.
He grabbed my hand and we headed out, Clark picked Davis’s backpack and lunchbox and rushed after us.
We got to the parking lot, where he had parked his car earlier.. just when he’s about to get the door for Davis’s, we heard…
“Excuse me, Miss Rodgers?”
I turned around, wondering who’s addressing me so formally. But I realized he’s a police officer.
“Oh! I guess they couldn’t wait for me to visit them at the station anymore” I whispered to Clark.
The police officer stopped in front of me, he reached for his ID and showed it to me.
“I’m detective Parker, from Las Vegas police department! And this is my partner… inspector Lee!” He said.
I nodded, I guess inspector Lee is a Chinese man or a Korean man.. hmph! All I know, he’s from an Asia continent.
“I’m Adele Rodgers” I introduced myself, even though he seem to know that already.
“We just came from your apartment, you weren’t home…”
He paused as his eyes moved to Clark, he nodded.
“… It’s a good thing Mr Evans is here too. We’d like you two to come with us to the station, for some questioning”
I nodded, but Clark shook his head.
“I’m afraid that won’t be convenient, detective” Clark said.
“Why?”
Clark’s gaze moved to Davis and I quickly understand what he meant, a kid of Davis’s age can’t be taken to the station.
“There’s a child with us, we can’t take him with us to the station”
Detective Parker stared at Davis who’s busy counting all the cars driving past us.
“Oh.. well, we’d just ask you some questions here.. please cooperate with us”
“Of course” Clark and I replied.
Davis suddenly grabbed my hand tighter and hide behind me, I looked down at him with a frown.
“Davis, what’s wrong?” I asked.
“Look” he replied pointing at something in the detective’s hand.
I lifted my head and took a look, it’s a gun.. a pistol.
This are one of the reasons kids aren’t taken to the station, I quickly covered his eyes with my palm.
“Detective, would you mind putting the gun away? There’s a kid here” I said.
“Right.. sorry, about that” he quickly shoved it in his pocket.
He took a second look at Davis.
“This boy has a shocking resemblance of popular business tycoon… Thanatos Miguel O’Briens”
I rolled my eyeballs, what a gossip detective.. just ask your questions and leave.
“That’s because he’s Thanatos son” Clark replied.
I scoffed. “Egoistic ba$tard!” I muttered under my breath.
Detective Parker quickly crouched down to Davis level.. he smiled at him.
“I’m sorry, Mr O’Briens, I didn’t mean to upset you with that… whatnot” he said… he’s referring to the gun.
Davis simply stared at him as if he’s speaking some foreign language to him.
“Mr O’Briens, how old are you?”
Davis held up five fingers, but I quickly grabbed them and laughed.
“Ahem!” Clark cleared his throat. “Detective, I’d suggest you start questioning us now”
Detective Parker got up and nodded.
“So… Out patrol team chased Mr Evans for driving past the speed limit..later, they were met in an accident, correct?”
“Yes” Clark and I answered.
He nodded and his partner ticked something on his notepad.
“Miss Rodgers, what’s your relationship with Mr Evans?”
I looked at Clark, his eyes looking directly in mine and pleading with me.
*I’ll make you regret messing with me today* I told him telepathically.
It’s almost as if he heard me, because his expression changed at once.
*Please, just help me, save me this once and I’ll forever be grateful* he pleaded telepathically.
I smirked at him..
“Miss Rodgers?”
“He’s my boyfriend” I said.
Detective Parker paused and squinted his eyes at us, he looked between Clark and I.. though I’m still staring in his (Clark’s) eyes.
“Ahem! Oh” detective Parker said.
He turned to his partner and they ticked another place on their notepad.. we’re doing well.
“Before you and Mr Evans went on that suicide ride, did anything happened between you two?”
I did a little thinking and nodded.
“Yes, we had an argument and Clark was angry, he just wanted to scare me a little.. but the car suddenly got out of control, we couldn’t control it”
“Hmm?”
“The brakes failed us, none of the doors could open and..”
I trailed off and looked at Clark in the eyes lovingly.. I went on tiptoes and pecked his cheek.
“.. thanks for risking your life to save mine” I said.
He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to himself, I rested my head on his chest.
“Well, Mr Evans, both of your statements correspond.. so, it’s likely you’re telling the truth”
“It’s not likely detective, we’re saying the truth” Clark said.
Detective Parker shook his head in denial.
“No, you might also be putting an act to escape your punishment” he told Clark.
I gasped.
“Are you saying I’m lying too? Do you think I’d like to protect someone who tried to hurt me?”
Detective Parker just remained silent and stared at me.
“Clark and I are really a couple, we just had a misunderstanding that day”
“Then prove to me that you’re really a couple”
I frowned and stared at him with my mouth slightly open.
“What do you mean by that? You want us to have… ”
I slapped my hands on Davis’s ears, cause this smart boy will catch up the word I wanna say next.
“You want us to have sex in front of you? Just to prove ourselves?”
His ears instantly goes red, I took a glance at Clark and found out his ears are red too.. even redder than detective Parker’s.
“That’s not what I mean, it’s just.. you.. he… ”
Without thinking straight, I grabbed Clark’s collar and planted my lips on his.
“Uncle Clark, cooties!” David screamed.
His voice dragged me all the way from Venus back to earth, my eyes snapped open and I pushed Clark away from me.
My cheeks heated up and I felt all my blood rushed to my face.
“Whoa!” Detective Parker exclaimed. “That was one heavy make out, you guys really…” He trailed off speechlessly.
I took a glance at Clark, he’s touching his lips with an awestruck expression.
He must have felt my eyes on him, he turned to me and smiled at me.. but I quickly looked away .
I’m feeling embarrassed to look at him in the eyes, which I don’t understand why… It’s just a kss, right?
I smacked my head mentally. Why did I kssed him? What pushed me to take that big step?
“Mr Evans? Miss Rodgers?” Detective Parker called us.
I cleared my throat.
“So…have we proven ourselves now? Do you believe we are a real couple now?” I asked him.
He nodded quickly.
“Yes, yes, you guys really went all out to prove yourself”
Clark stepped forward and wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me closer..
I wanted to move away from him, but remembered detective Parker is still here.. so I stayed put.
“One more thing, my girlfriend will like you to drop all those charges”
“Of course, thanks for your cooperation, Mr Evans, Miss Rodgers..” his eyes moved to Davis. “… Mr O’Briens!”
“Thanks for your hard work too” I said.
“We’ll take our leave now” he said and left with his partner.
Immediately they left, I pushed Clark away from me and opened the backseat door.. I helped Davis in and also slumped in and shut the door.
He knocked the window, trying to get my attention but I didn’t even look at him… I’m too embarrassed right now.
He gave up knocking when I didn’t wind down my window, he rushed to the driver’s seat and slumped in.
“Adele, why are you sitting at the back?” He asked, tilting his head to look at me.
“I prefer sitting here for now” I replied.
He frowned.
“Why? Are you mad at me?” He asked again.
I shook my head, I’m not mad at him, just too embarrassed to face him.
“We were fine just now, we even kssed a…”
“Don’t bring it up” I cut him off.
I shut my eyes and the kssing scene appeared, I snapped my eyes open and shook it off.
“Clark, I’m sorry for invading your privacy like that…”
“Invading my privacy? You didn’t invade my privacy.. you’re my privacy” he said.
I ignored his wacko words and continued.
“… I only did that because it was needed to be done to prove a point.. I’m sorry, I won’t cross my boundaries next time”
He stayed silent for a few moments, then sighed.
“I wanna ask you a question, if it was someone else.. would you kss him to prove your point too?”
I didn’t answer.
“Answer me Adele”
“Does my answer really matters?” I asked.
“Of course, it matters a lot” he replied.
But I still didn’t answer him.
“Tell me, would you kss some other guy just to prove your point?”
This time he sounded offended, like my silence is telling him I’d do it.
“Of course not, I don’t go about kssing random people!”
“Really?”
“Really!”
He nodded, he turned to face me properly, he smiled at me and winked.
“That’s it, you just agreed you’re my girlfriend”
“What?” I frowned.
I gaped at him. Is he nuts? When did I agreed to be his girlfriend?
“You told the detective you’re my girlfriend, we even had a make out session in front of him”
“That’s because I was tryna save your a*s!” I explained.
He shook his head. I felt a tap and looked down at Davis, he’s staring at me curiously.
“Aunt Adele, what’s a*s?” He asked.
My eyes grew wide slightly, I forgot this smart guy is still here.
“What? No.. no a*s.. don’t say that again” I told him.
“Say a*s?”
“No, no, no.. don’t say it”
“Why?” He asked.
“It’s a very, very bad word”
He frowned and thought for a moment.
“What does a*s mean?” He asked.
Clark chuckled loudly from the driver’s seat.
“Girlfriend, tell the boy what a*s means” he said and faced his front.. he started the car and drove out of the parking lot.
“Aunt Adele, what is a*s?”
Oh my God! Jasmine’s so gonna kill me for saying this in front of Davis.. I better correct his tongue before she gets back.
“A*s” Davis said.
“No, baby, it’s axe.. say axe”
“A*s!”
I shook my head.
“Say axe, it’s axe.. A.. X.. E, axe.. say it, axe”
“A*s”
Good heavens! I’m dead!
“A*s!” Davis continued chanting.
“Why can’t you learn the good word… Say axe”
“A*s!”
Hmm, I should start holding my funeral awaiting Jasmine’s return.
WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 31 – 40
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