WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 41 – 50
Chapter 46
Written by: Racheal Dennis.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 41 – 50
Jasmine’s pov ?
*…I don’t care how you do it, but make sure you get it done!*
That’s Thanatos barking orders at someone on the phone, since we got home.. he’s been on a bad mood, getting angry at every call he received.
It must be because he was denied by his mother.
*…you better, or consider yourself fired!* He snapped and hanged up.
I sighed, shaking my head, bosses and their temperament.. always putting their employees on a hot sit!
Setting the knife aside, I reached for a small bowl and poured in the diced chicken.
Arms wrapped around my waist from behind, the scent of his cologne hits me.. but I already knew it was him without his cologne.
After all, it’s just the three of us (Davis, Thanatos and I) in the house.
He snuggled his head onto my shoulder, catching a whiff of my perfume and he inhaled deeply.. in contentment.
“What is my baby cooking?” He asked.
“About to fry your a$s!” I replied.
Though in a very low tone, so Davis won’t catch what I said. That kid is dmn smart and it always makes me cautious.
He chuckled and grasped my bum, he gave it a squeeze and pinched it softly.
“Oh.. I wouldn’t mind feeding my dk to you know…”
“… all you have to do is ask, and I’ll be at your service!”
“Hmm” I moaned, when I felt his thing poking me.
“Quite doing this, you’ve fathered a five years old kid” I scolded him.
“Yeah.. that doesn’t mean I can’t satisfy my llbido” he whispered in my ear.
“Then go satisfy it with some slvts!”
“Uh-uh… I prefer my wife’s, it’s pure and sweeter”
I frowned at his words, I turned in his arms and faced him.
“Have you been sleeping with other women all these years?”
He laughed, which made me narrowed my eyes at him..
“Baby, I’m a man and… ”
“So.. it means you’ve been fking other women!” I asked seriously.
Anger is slowly building up in me, I balled my fist and clenched my teeth..
Alright, let’s say my mood swing from this morning is como up again.
“.. baby, you should let me finish before making conclusions”
I arched an eyebrow at him, urging him to explain himself quickly.
“I didn’t fk any woman, though I je.rked off a few times.. but I swear, I didn’t fk any woman”
The anger quickly subsided and I smiled, I went on tiptoes and planted a short kss on his lips.
“Good boy!” I praised him.
He frowned slightly.
“Baby, I’m not a boy.. I’m a man”
“What’s the difference?”
His ears turned red, he squinted his eyes and I knew he’s going to say something naughty.
“Well, the difference is very clear. A boy can’t fk you like I do, a boy can’t fk you and cause a jet to crash.. if you want we can do the experiment again…”
His eyes glanced around briefly, he smirked.
“… and this time, we might set the kitchen on fire!” He smirked.
I scoffed and pushed him away from me, I turned back to the cooker.
“I’m not gonna fool around with you, besides, your son is sitting right there.. in the living room…”
I reached for the kettle and fetched some water in it.
“.. why not worry about his reaction after we tell him about you” I said.
He sighed and wrapped his arms around my waist from behind, he rested his chin on my shoulder.
“Are you sure you really wanna tell him about me now?”
“Yeah.. I mean, it’s high time he knew you’re his father and start addressing you as such”
He simply hummed in response.
“Or do you enjoy him calling you… ”
I paused and cleared my throat.
“.. uncle Tarna-do” I said, trying to mimick Davis’s voice.
“I wonder who taught him that”
“You can’t blame us, your name is simply a mouthful.. at least he tried, if I were him, I’d call you tomatoes”
We both laughed at my joke, though it’s a lame joke but we’ve grown used to laughing at any word we find funny.
“Hey, get me the fish from the fridge” I told him.
“My hands are busy” he simply replied.
My brows furrowed.
“Busy? Busy with what exactly?!”
“Touching my woman”
So he’s purposely doing it? Is he trying to turn me on? Sorry to disappoint him then, I’m not in the mood.
“Go get me the fish, or I swear I’ll cut off your hands and you won’t see them to touch your woman next time!” I said seriously.
He quickly withdrew his hands and stepped away from me, as if I had just burned him.
“I’ll go get the fish!” He grumbled and stormed towards the fridge.
I smirked, I have so much control over him.
“Right.. who was that you were yelling at on the phone?” I asked.
“My assistant” he replied.
“What happened?”
“It’s something about the company, you won’t understand if I tell you”
What?! Is that supposed to be an insult?! A cold breeze blew past me after he said those words.
Even though it’s just us around, I felt kinda shamed.. but didn’t say anything.
It’s not his fault, he might not mean it in a bad way..
But I’ll stay out of his company’s affairs now, so he won’t say something I don’t like.. or insult me unknowingly.
“… I told June to get in touch with Mr McMahon and…”
“The fish, please” I cut him off, also trying to change the topic.
He stopped talking and quickly brought the fish to me, I collected it and dropped it in front of me.
“Thank you” I said.
“You’re always welcome” he replied.
Just then, I caught a whiff of the fish’s odor and I felt my stomach churned.. I felt something rushing up my gut.
I quickly reached for the wastebasket and vomited in it.
Thanatos pulled up my hair, as I poured out my guts.
“What’s wrong? Why are you vomiting so suddenly?” He asked
I couldn’t reply him, cause I kept vomiting non-stop.
“You were fine just a few minutes ago, what suddenly went wrong?” He asked.
He sounded so worried, which made me rolled my eyeballs.. is he thinking I’ve got sick?
“It’s just the smell from the fish, take it away” I said.
“Oh”
He let go of my hair and quickly took the fish back to the fridge, I dropped the wastebasket and washed my face.. also rinsed my mouth.
“Are you allergic to fish?” He asked.
“N-no..” I cleared my throat. “No, maybe that fish’s getting bad.. hence, it’s odor irritated me”
He nodded. “I’ll take this wastebasket out and get a new one” he said.
I nodded and he carried it outside, while I continued with my cooking.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 41 – 50
Adele’s pov ?
I stepped out of the changing room, in an off shoulder gown that stops at my mid thigh.. I twirled.
I spread my arms and put on a very bright smile, I faced Clark.
“What do you think?” I asked him.
He face palmed himself and groaned disapprovingly, he shook his head.
“Absolutely no!” He said.
My eyebrows drew together in a deep frown, I pouted and angrily kicked the red heels I was wearing.
“What do you mean, absolutely no?” I asked in a deep resonate voice.
“This isn’t matured enough!” he said.
I looked down at the dress, how is this dress not matured? Did he expect me to wear a granny’s gown?
I lifted my head and narrowed my eyes at him.
“Let’s just leave! I’m not gonna try on another dress!” I snapped at him.
Like seriously, this is the twenty-seventh dress I’m trying on, he’s been disapproving every single dress I tried on.
It’s either not matured enough, or too slutty…or too babyish! None of them suits his taste.
We’ve been going round in circles for almost two hours now, even the saleswoman here is getting tired of us.
She might just explode and chase us out.
“I need something out of this world…”
I scoffed and slumped on the space next to him on the couch, I folded my arms on my chest.
“Something out of the world…why not make it yourself!”
He glanced at me briefly, but continued talking anyway.
“…it should catch people’s attention, something that will give off that classy lady’s aura”
I rolled my eyeballs, he wants me to dress classy…well, I’m nothing like classy…I’m just a crazy girl.
“Brought me to a boutique to get me a classy dress…where are we going after here?” I asked.
“I’ll tell, wait for me…I should go tell her what I need” he replied.
He got up and walked to the saleswoman, he started whispering somethings to her.
I toned them off and reached for my phone, I turned it on and saw series of missed calls from Arthur.
My eyes lit up at once, he hardly calls me so urgently like this…I should call him back.
I wanted to dial his number, but my eyes subconsciously landed on Clark…maybe I will Arthur back later.
I’m here with Clark, it wouldn’t look good if I talk to Arthur while Clark is here.
“So…I need a little favor from you” Clark said and sat down.
I quickly turned my phone off and shoved it in my purse.
“I know it’s not right to sprang this on you…but, you’re the only woman in my life and only you can help me with this”
I raised an eyebrow.
“How do you need my help?” I asked.
“I want you to perform an act with me”
“An act?” I asked.
He nodded.
“My parents invited me to blind date…”
“A blind date? Who does that in this 21st century?”
He rolled his eyeballs and sighed.
“Obviously my parents” he replied.
He puffed out some air, he swept his fingers through his hair and shook his head…I almost laughed at his frustrated expression.
“I tried to make them understand that I already have someone I love..”
He looked directly in my eyes when he said that, I blushed.
“… but they wouldn’t believe me”
I guess everything is in my hands now, I should forget my past and move on with Clark…I really need to show him that I’m not giving us a chance because I pitied him.
“…so, I want you to come with me to the date” he said.
“Come with you, shouldn’t meet with the girl first, then I come later?”
He chuckled.
“No, this blind date isn’t your normal kind of blind dates”
I frowned in confusion.
“What do you mean?” I asked.
He cleared his throat.
“Both our parents will be there”
“Huh?!” I exclaimed. “Your parents live here in Las Vegas?”
He nodded.
“Yeah… It’s more like a little get together, but they’re gonna bring up the issue of my marriage”
My mind suddenly plays the scene of Clark getting married to another girl.. I shuddered.
God forbid! That’s not gonna happen… Not when I have decided to give him a chance!
“Fine! I’ll help you”
And as well help myself, I said mentally.
“Good! That’s why I’m so picky about your outfit” he said.
I got up majestically.
“Don’t worry, I’ll surprise you… I’ve got this!”
He gave me a confused look, but I simply winked at him and rushed after the saleswoman.
I halted and turned to him.
“You can go on, just send me the address.. I’ll come later” I said and rushed off.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 41 – 50
Jasmine’s pov ?
Thanatos kept throwing glances at Davis, while we’re eating.. Davis on the other hand is so focused on his meal, he didn’t noticed Thanatos eyes on him.
He (Thanatos) nudged me gently, I faced him.
“Are you sure he’s gonna accept me?” He asked.
I turned to Davis, he picking out the veggies, then back to Thanatos…he looked so tensed.
“He’s just five, don’t be scared” I told him.
“But…”
“Why don’t we just tell him now, let’s see his reaction”
He turned to Davis, he studied him a few moments and nodded.. I tore my eyes away from him and faced Davis.
“Davis?” I called him softly.
He stopped eating and raised his head, he stared at me with his big round eyes.
“Yeah?” He replied.
“I.. I wanna tell you something very important, can you spare me a few minutes?” I asked him.
He nodded.
I took a glanced at Thanatos, he’s shaking slightly and I bite back a laugh.
Is Davis that scary? Davis just a kid and would agree to whatever he’s told!
“Davis, you see uncle Tarna-do?” I laughed at the weird way I pronounced his name.
Davis looked at Thanatos and nodded.
I took a deep breath and cleared my throat.
“Well, he’s.. do you like him?”
From the corner of my eye, I saw Thanatos staring at Davis anxiously.
“Yeah” Davis replied.
“How much do you like him?”.
“Very.. very.. very much” he smiled.
Thanatos took a deep breath, though he looked relief, but I know he’s still quite worried.
“Do you like him to be your daddy?” I asked.
“Yes, yes, yes, yes” he chanted quickly.
I frowned.. wait, has this being his secret wish? It’s as if he’s being waiting for this opportunity.
“Is he my daddy?” He asked.
I simply nodded, immediately, he sprang off his chair and stood on it.. he started jumping on it.
“Yay!! I have a daddy! I have a daddy! I have a daddy!” He chanted excitedly.
His joy could clearly being seen, his eyes lit up in pure excitement…
This isn’t the reaction I was expecting, I thought he would throw some tantrums and reject Thanatos.
I didn’t speculate this scene I’m seeing right now.
“Baby, he took it quite alright” Thanatos said.
“Yeah…” I trailed off.
Thanatos leaned back on his chair, he let out a long sigh of relief.
“He’s truly my son, he’s got a matured mind.. just like me”..
I scoffed.
“He obviously took after me, we both think alike” I said.
We watched Davis as he continued jumping on the chair, chanting*I have a daddy*
Thanatos got up and walked closer to him, he held Davis’s hands and steadied him.
“Davis, what are you gonna call me from now now?” He asked.
Davis tilted his head, he pretended as though he’s thinking about it.. he smiled at Thanatos.
“Daddy!”
“Good boy!” Thanatos exclaimed and carried him in his arms. “Come with daddy.. daddy will buy you so many ice creams and cookies!”
“Yay!!” Davis shouted.
Thanatos turned to me, he waved me and rushed out with Davis.. I sighed.
Well, I’ll just let Davis eat as much ice cream as he can today.. today’s a happy day for him.
A very long yawn left my mouth, my eyes locate the clock and I shook my head.. 04:55pm!
I should just have a twenty minutes rest, I won’t get any chance to rest when Thanatos comes back with his son.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 41 – 50
Clark’s pov ?
Eagle’s wings hotel.
Sounds of laughter echoed in the room and everyone discussed happily, but my eyes remained fixed on the doors.
Why isn’t she here yet? These people will turn to my marriage page very soon!
“… he’s very successful and will be taking over the company soon” my mom said.
Mrs Luther turned her gaze to me, she smiled and nodded in agreement.
“You’re very right, Rita, he’s such a handsome man too” Mrs Luther said.
Dad reached for his glass of wine, he clicked it on Mr Luther’s gently in a cheers.
“Our family will be one and our business will boom all over America!” Dad said.
“Yes, yes,… Of course” Mr Luther agreed.
I scoffed mentally, as if their business can surpass the O’Briens…
They can’t even compete with Thanatos’ company…well, it’s good to dream.
“Right.. Clark, what do you think of Lizzie?” Mom asked me.
I lifted my head and looked at Lizzie, she passed me a shy smile and averted her eyes from mine.
“Isn’t she just a good girl? Isn’t she just your ideal girlfriend?”
A good girl? Yes!
My ideal girlfriend? No!
“You’re both just a match made from heaven… you’re just perfect for each other” mom said.
They all nodded in agreement, making Lizzie even more shy..they don’t know they’re embarrassing this girl.
“You know, you and Lizzie are childhood sweethearts… you’re always around each other and we knew you’ll both end up together..”
Mom raised her glass and they followed suit.
“What a perfect combination” she said and they clicked their glasses.
I can’t believe my parents mentality, because Lizzie and I were childhood friends doesn’t mean we’d end up together.
My ideal girlfriend…
She isn’t someone who’d sit calmly and let her parents decide her future.
She’s someone who’s ready to put me in my place.
She’s someone who wouldn’t try to get close to me because I’m rich.. she doesn’t care about my money.
She’s a free spirited person.. she’s Adele!
Right at that moment, the doors pushed open and I fixed my eyes on the door.
All heads turned towards the door, Adele walked in.. she stood by the door and scanned the room.
We’re the only people in the room, her eyes landed on me and she smiled.
My eyes roamed her body and took in her dressing, she’s ravishingly dressed in a very beautiful while gown.
It hugged her body perfectly, it’s a white sequin gown with a fish tail kinda thingy, that sweeps the ground..
Although, she gathered it in her hands and lifted it off the ground slightly…her shoes and purse looked pretty expensive too.
I guess this is what the ladies call an off shoulder..cause her shoulders are opened.
She knows what I want…this is what I wanted… A sophisticated classy lady!
Adele looked like one of those noble ladies, even Lizzie can’t compare with her right now.
She walked graciously towards me, with a perfect, warm smile on my face… she stopped in front of me.
“Baby, I’m sorry for my tardiness” she said and leaned down, then pecked behind my ear.
“You’re drooling, baby” she whispered.
I quickly wiped my mouth.. am I really drooling? Or she’s telling a fib?
I laughed and got up, I wrapped my arms around her waist.
“You’re right in time, baby” I said.
We stared in each other’s eyes lovingly, until my dad cleared his throat.. we looked at him.
“This is…” He trailed off.
“Oh, this is Adele Rodgers.. my girlfriend” I said.
“Good afternoon, uncle” Adele greeted him with a smile, bending her knees gently.
Hmm, look who’s pretending to be a good girl.
They all stared at her questioningly, which I don’t mind.. I pulled out a chair for her and she sat down.
Adele locked gaze with Lizzie, she waved at her(Lizzie).
“Hi.. I’m Adele, Clark’s girlfriend!” She introduced herself to Lizzie.
Lizzie simply stared at her, but she ignored her and turned to me.
“Baby, you didn’t tell me your parents are coming too.. you said it’s just the two of us” she said in an overly sweet voice.
Wait… I told her about this, right?
Hmm…I guess she’s here to kick some a$ses!
WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 41 – 50
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