Chapter 226
Angel
I could swear that Thea was the one I kissed after seeing her at that place and the fact that she had been crying only made my stance solid but hearing her reassure me of her hate managed to shatter all the hope that I held unto. Maybe I just wanted it to be her so bad so my mind and body made me feel like it was her lips I tasted.
I retired back to my room but couldn’t sleep a wink. I was really tired from the days of staying awake but how could I sleep when my mind was at war everyday and my conscience troubling me without relent.
When morning came, I took a bath again and freshened up for the day. I went for breakfast but it was just me and the men. The ladies had long deserted dining together. I guess they wanted to be with Thea since she wouldn’t join us at the table either.
We barely spoke throughout breakfast and I didn’t bother asking about anything. Once I was done I went in search of that maid Jennifer. I needed answers because there was still a tiny bit of hope that I held unto.
Thea could have been lying just to hurt me.
I couldn’t find her so I asked Irene to get the maid for me since they were all under her supervision.
In few minutes time Jennifer walked into my office. She held her head low refusing to look at me. I stood up from my chair and sat at my desk and watched her. I could see her hands shaking and she kept scratching one finger with the other.
“Relax, I’m not going to hurt you.” I said and she stopped to look at me. “Well, as long as you tell nothing but the truth.” She shook in fear and nodded.
“I’ll say nothing but the truth, please spare me sir.” She pleaded and a smile lengthened my lips. This was easy, why didn’t I do this earlier?
“Jennifer right?” I asked and she nodded.
“Yes sir.”
“Remember our last meeting?”
“I do sir.”
“Good.” I said moving towards her. She shook the more as I drew near. I stood in front of her and held her shaky hands in mine.
I looked her in the eye and they were pleading already. I smiled at her mischievously and she blinked several times while her hands kept shaking under my hold.
“I told you to relax, didn’t I?” I said and she nodded.
“Yes sir.”
“I just need an honest answer otherwise if I found out that you lied there’s no telling what I’ll do to you.” I threatened but it was just a bluff because there would be no need. I was certain she’d tell the truth.
“Now tell me again, that night where were you?”
“I was really in my room at the maids quarters after preparing dinner along with the others. I swear it sir.”
“Did you ever come across me in the outside, close to the garden?” I asked and she looked at me surprised.
“No sir, I don’t work in that area so I don’t go there at all.” She said and I could hear the sincerity in her words.
“One last question then. Have you heard any rumours about me and a certain lady at the garden?”
“No sir, the maids only talk about their admiration for you and sometimes speak of how jealous they are of Miss Thea … When you two were together.” She said the last words hesitantly and a sharp sigh left my mouth.
I nodded to her, I got what I wanted. “That’s all. You may leave.” I said and she quickly freed her hands from mine running out of my office.
I assumed my stance again and this time was to confront Thea with more boldness.
I went to Florentine’s room and like the other day she was leaving. She looked surprised and came to stand in front of me. More like she was blocking the way.
“No, not today Angel, I won’t let you have your way. You actually went into my room to see Thea after I refused.” She scolded but now wasn’t the time to listen. I held her shoulder and moved her out gently but she came after me blocking the door to her room.
“Move aside Florentine.” I said but she shook her head.
“She’s resting.”
“You always say that.”
“This time I’m telling the truth.” She said and pulled her hands down from the door. ” Thea hasn’t been able to sleep for days. I had to give her sedatives to sleep this morning. She didn’t sleep at all last night.”
She could be telling the truth but I had to see for myself.
“Move aside.” I said but this time with more authority. “I’m not asking for your permission this time Florentine. I’m ordering you as your boss.” I said and she let out a gasp.
She hesitated but soon stepped aside. I went for the door but she stopped me, holding the door handle as well.
“Don’t upset her please.” She said but I said nothing. She left while I opened the door and stepped into the room.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only
I got in there only to find Thea fully awake. Such a bad liar, I said within me.
Thea had her back turned against me and she was quite close to the door.
I shut the door and she moved further into the room. She turned face me. I was certain she heard some sounds coming from outside the door.
“You’re persistent ain’t you?”
“Why did you lie?” I said moving towards her. She looked tired of me already but I needed to know if her heart was still with me. Not knowing was driving me insane.
“If it’s about what you accused me of earlier this morning then I have nothing to say to you.” She said standing firm on her words.
“You lied Thea.” I wasn’t going to be fooled by her hardness
“Believe what you want, I don’t care.”
“You said you hate me but you know the truth and I believe in that truth.” I saw her folded fist but I kept moving close till I stood a short distance from her. “You don’t hate me Thea, you’re just angry that you don’t.” I said expecting a reply from her. This was me trying my luck.
“Does that make you feel good about yourself?” She asked and I squinted. “Does it change anything?” She asked. I felt stupid after hearing her say that. Really, what change would it make even if she was the one I kissed that night.
“I wish I could tell you what you’re saying is true.” I felt pain sting my heart. “partly true.” She said again and I became inquisitive again.
“What are you saying?”
“Maybe then I did have the nerves to let you kiss me.” Hold on, was she admitting to it?
“Yes, we kissed Angel.” There, she admitted it. “… but that was before I made up my mind on what kind of a person you truly were. You came at me drunk what was I supposed to do?” She yelled getting angry. “Hit you? Or try to run away when you could grab me easily and have your way with me.” She said and I hated the idea of me she was trying to potray.
“I would never force myself on you, you know that Thea.” She huffed.
“You’ve hugged me twice against my will, don’t you consider that forcing yourself on me?”
“That’s different….” I said also trying to convince myself as well.
“To me the are the same. What’s worse is that you were drunk that day. Who knows what you would have done, harm me while resisting you?”
“You know I’d never do that thea!” I yelled hating the narrative she was trying to paint about me. I couldn’t even bring myself to punish her directly even when I thought she betrayed me. Why would she think of me as such now?
“Fine then… but bear it in mind that I may have loved you before but right now Angel, I don’t feel that way for you anymore.” She said shattering my heart.
“I don’t believe you.” I said in a low voice.
“It doesn’t matter if you do or not. I’m not trying to convince you Angel, I’m just telling the truth so that you don’t go on holding unto something that is lost. We will never be a couple ever again!” She said looking very strong on her stance. I felt weak before her. She finally admitted to loving me and being the one I kissed and yet she was telling me she felt nothing for me. Could this be a facade?
“It’s hard truth Angel but it’s the only truth.” I nodded but couldn’t just accept it.
“You’re lying Thea.” She looked at me indifferently and I let her dwell on that and walked out of the room not giving her the chance to refute it.