365 Days To Love-Chapter 123 - ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE: Can’t He Be Romantic For Once?
"Nice to meet you,I’m James Brown"
Antonio’s mind was restless after yesterday’s dinner with Ezekiel and the new friend he met yesterday.
James Brown.
Ever since he saw him, he’s been having these eerie feelings growing deep inside of him,his spirit wasn’t at peace since encountering him.
It was as if he knew that he was toxic and there was absolutely no way he could get close to such a person,he wasn’t one who paid much attention to his instincts.
But yesterday was different,he didn’t have any problem with the man,he was cool and nice to chat with, surprisingly he was closer to Ezekiel than he thought.
He had relaxed,pushing the eerie feelings aside, everything was going normally and it felt natural talking about Ezekiel’s family and the soon coming engagement until James asked him.
"How’s your family?"
What the fudge?
He saw the way Ezekiel’s countenance changed immediately,as if he knew that James made a mistake by asking him that question.
Well,he didn’t,it wasn’t a mistake,he did it internationally. Something was wrong with James for asking him that.
He noticed the look on James’ face when he opened up to tell him they were fine,it was as if he didn’t believe his words,he didn’t want to.
What’s his sudden interest about his family,they were strangers who only got to know each other through Ezekiel.
He may have felt relaxed talking to him,but he wasn’t one who starts prying into people’s matters.
He was so lost in thoughts that he was silent throughout the whole dinner,saying little words to not appear strange.
The turning point which had him turned interested, was when James had openly declared to Ezekiel about a woman he met recently who seemed to be the right one for him.
Yeah,that got his interest,even with a third wheel in his conversation,he didn’t care,but still he didn’t want to admit that he didn’t mind him sitting here to listen to how he met this perfect woman.
He was taunting him,he was trying to see him snap seeing the way he was praising this special woman,that was until something seemed to get him at that moment.
James Brown.
Isabella Brown.
Was it a coincidence that he bears the same name which Isabela uses now to hide from him?
He couldn’t stop thinking about him, even when they had walked out of the hotel to go to their respective homes,he shook his hand while wishing him a peaceful ride back home with a smug look on his face.
Ezekiel seemed to notice his mood after James left, because he nudged his shoulder and told him that James’s was a little bit messed up and didn’t meant it when he tried to asked how his family was, Ezekiel knew how touchy he was whenever the conversation about his family is been brought up.
Nevertheless,as much as he was assured that James was a joker he still didn’t want to believe Ezekiel’s words that easily.
So,he did what the elites normally do,he asked his men to search him up and get every single information on him.
He needed to know he was on the safe side,and calm his nerves down about James Brown,he’s a businessman for crying out loud,one could never know when a foe arises,he had to be careful.
"Breakfast is served"The head maid walked into the sitting room where he sat, immersed in his thoughts that he didn’t notice when she came in.
"Okay,you can go ’’He said,adjusting his sitting position while dropping the papers he had in his hand on the desk."Isn’t Ethan up yet?’’He asked when he remembered that he hadn’t seen him this morning.
"The young master didn’t come home last night"She replied,her eyes fixed down.
"What? Since when was he gone?’’He asked concerned,checking his watch, come to think of it he hadn’t seen Tyson either.
"He left yesterday evening,"She replied,recalling whether she was right or not.
"You can go"He said,taking out his phone to call Ethan,but his phone was switched off.
Where the hell could he be?
~~~~~
Ethan was busy placing the dishes on the table,his back turned to the figure which he figured out to be Sunny.
She had gone ahead, to use his shampoo which he scented immediately when she arrived here.
He felt bad earlier for talking to her that way,but he couldn’t help it when he remembered that his dad was once this way.
Sunjy had nothing to do with his mother leaving,but she was still a woman,as he’s a man,she affected him.
But regardless,he sounded really annoying for someone who was trying to get some information from her. How’s he going to do that when he had gone ahead to piss her off?
Maybe apologizing would be the right thing to do?
"Don’t you think it’s rude staring at someone that way?"He asked,maybe a bit rudely.
Here goes his apology!
What the hell is wrong with you Ethan?
He suspected something was wrong when he didn’t get any response back, judging from her character she wouldn’t hesitate to insult him too,but all he got was silence.
He knew she was there,turning over immediately,he felt his heart constrict a bit while gawking at the ethereal creature in front of him.
She...
She was standing nervously on the stairs, dressed up in the towel that hangs low at her thighs,the water dripping from her body onto the floor.
Geez! This woman was trying to seduce him and she’s doing a perfect job at it.
Okay,he might have underestimated her further,but he won’t let her try to get him to sleep with her if that’s the reason she’s acting all out of herself.
"I couldn’t find my clothes,and i kind of mistakenly dropped your shirt in the water,"Sunjy explained,watching the way he was finding it hard to keep eye contact with her.
Why’s he suddenly shy?
He wasn’t shy moments ago,when he harshly spoke to her as if it was any of her intention to approach him yesterday.
She was drunk,but he was far from being the gentleman she thought he was when he was annoyed that she was here with him.
Yeah,he may be rich and might be her type of a choice in a guy but she’s definitely not going down that lane again,love wasn’t what she needed right now.
Yeah,her clothes.
Ethan muttered to himself,he had asked Tyson to give it out to the dry cleaners to take care of it, but he didn’t know why he wasn’t back yet.
"They are being taken care of by the dry cleaner,Tyson will be back soon,till then.."he said walking up to her"you will have to do with my clothes"
(Two minutes later)
"There’s no way I’m wearing that"Sunny spoke up immediately ,when she saw what he had in his hands,she knew she was in no room to start making demands but that was far away from her fashion sense.
Besides,it’s not raining anyway so why would he give her this to put on.
"I’d rather wear this"She insisted, clutching her towel tight to her body and noticed the way he looked away from her.
What’s wrong with him?
Ethan knew it was pointless trying to get her to cover up with his overalls,he didn’t want her wearing his shirt because none of it would help in this situation either.
Tyson was taking a lot of time getting her clothes from the dry cleaners,and she’s not helping the situation here by having this towel wrapped in her body.
It was already hard to concentrate and talk to her without looking at her features,which she didn’t know or maybe she was trying to seduce him.
"It’s more comfortable wearing this"She smiled, stroking her hand in the soft towel,his imagination running wild as he saw the way her hand was touching the towel.
Ethan what the hell!
"No!"He shouted, startling her as she looked at him as if he had lost it ,well,he certainly has lost it,"I mean,you can have my shirt"He lowered his voice while finally gave in to her demands by giving out his shirts to her.
Well,the shirt covered more than the skimpy towel which she was wearing earlier,does she not have any Shane at all?
What if he had rape her?
What were you expecting from a model?
He asked himself, as she smiled and took the shirt from his hands before sauntering towards the bathroom, singing to herself.
He gave out a deep breath he was holding, when she left as he clutched his racing heart,it was difficult trying to keep to his principles more than he could imagine.
"I’m done,let’s go eat, I’m really famished "she announced and left him while going to the place where he set the plates for breakfast
He watched as she rubbed her hands together, eagerly waiting for him to sit before she took her spoon to dive in.
"Aww! It’s delicious!"She praised as she took the first bite,the food melted in her mouth as her tongue took in this sweet flavour."Honestly speaking,I didn’t reckon you to be the cooking type,it’s hundred Percent perfect!",she said,raising her thumb up to him.
Not minding the fact that he hadn’t even taken a taste in his food,all he did was watch her eat,his eyes in admiration as to how much of a food bean she was,he wondered how she could keep up with her weight regarding how much she was eating.
"Why are you staring at me like that? You are freaking me out "She asked, dropping her spoon when the thoughts of him poisoning the food crossed her mind.
It didn’t even cross her mind before and now she had eaten half of her good,looking at him watching her made her feel uncomfortable.
What if he was a trafficker and had been pretending all along?
Come to think of it, she never really asked where they were? He wasn’t pleased that she had woken up soon,did she spoil his plans?
"Where’s my phone? Hand it over"She demanded in a bossy tone which made him raise his eyebrows at her,what’s with her suddenly?
Sunny knew it wouldn’t be a good idea if she started panicking,so she had to be brave.
"Why? Are you scared i might be a kidnapper, am too handsome for that"He teased,loving the look on her face.
"Don’t be so full of yourself,you aren’t"She scoffed at his cocky attitude,does he think she had forgotten so soon about his attitude earlier."you are not even my type"She whispered but she didn’t knew he heard that,and that made him annoyed.
Taking her phone from his hands,she noticed the way his demeanour changed immediately,making the atmosphere become absurd.
"What’s wrong with you?"She asked, dialing Hazel’s number,and kept it on her lap while watching the angry Ethan.
"Who’s your type? The man on your screen?"He asked, mockingly.
Shit! He saw the picture of mason which she had forgotten to delete so soon,but why is he angry about mason?
"Why ? Are you jealous?"She suddenly got interested while waiting for his answer. Stranger or not,she felt comfortable talking to him.
"No"Ethan replied standing up with his plate in his hands,he suddenly lost his appetite with the thoughts of her with another man"You are not even my type either"He said before walking out, Sunny yelling after him.
Can’t he be romantic for once?
She was just joking.
