TOXIC ATTRACTION

TOXIC ATTRACTION EPISODE TWENTY SEVEN

Davis made his way in not having much to say to Richard. He knew who he was only that he did not care to know why he had come to see me. The thing about Davis was that when he put his mind to something, nothing really mattered and he didn't care about what was going on in his surrounding. He kissed me on the forehead and handed me the roses. He made the visit such a big deal that one would actually think I had been in hospital for days. He then pulled a chair and sat and took my hand in his and kissed it.

Davis: what really happened?

He sounded concerned. This was really interesting because it was a side of Davis I had never seen. Not when we were dating. Davis was barely present in my life, he would send me money, pick a driver to come pick me up to wherever I wanted to go, he bought me gifts but he'd rather spend time with several other women who also were in some sort of a relationship with him.

Me: I was walking around trying to find a job but I felt dizzy and dropped. I can't say the cause exactly.

Davis: and the doctors, what are they saying?

Me: he said that I need bed rest for at least two weeks.

I watched him playfully brush his fingers on my arm and kiss my hand. He noticed that it felt awkward for me and he stopped.

Davis: sorry just that I'm fascinated by you. I've been thinking, what if we start dating again so that I can treat you right this time around? I promise to be there and be my best for you.

Me: you know that I'm married right, snd that man who walked out a few minutes ago is my husband.

I pulled my hand from his.

Davis: what I saw when I walked in isn't anything close to happiness. I know you are not happy with him. You and I can go out then later on you decide if you want to continue staying with him or nullify that marriage.

As we were still talking, the doctor came in and said I could go home because I didn't really need to stay at the hospital.. before Richard and Davis walked in, the doctor had confirmed that both I and my unborn baby were okay and I needed to do less stressful things and not lift heavy things or take alcohol and all that stuff. I had taken wine the night I spent with Mark in the name of not wanting him to know I was pregnant but come to think of it if Mark was Richard's friend, had he not told him already?..

Davis snapped in my face after the doctor concluded and left. Not that I didn't hear everything the doctor said but what if Mark knew?

Davis: Can I take you home?

Me: Richard said he'd send someone. I'll give him a call.

Davis: I insist. I will drop you at Richard's place or Susan's, he can send his driver to get you from there.

I agreed to the second option because I didn't want Richard thinking I was disrespectful to an extent of having my boyfriend drop me home. That's what he would think.

Nerea's apartment was now in shape, Diana had not visited her yet as she had been caught up in her own world with Mark and especially after the time she spent with him. She left his house more bitter and angry than she had been and she decided to find out the woman Mark was seeing that made her so invisible to him and especially after giving herself to him. Nerea left the house to meet up with Robert as they had agreed. Whatever Robert and Nerea had in mind was insane but Robert thought that maybe, just maybe if he managed to lure Nerea back to him then maybe Richard would set Robina free and he would get her to forget about arresting him and all the other threats she had made.

Robert left his office that evening and went straight to the place he was meeting Nerea. He bought a bottle of red wine which had been Nerea's favorite and he also bought some take-outs for both of them. Robert had never appeared as the romantic type but for Nerea, he used to do that and more but what caused the rift and the enmity that led to the threats and the absurd turn of events?

Robert got to the house first and it looked neat as the place had been cleaned up by someone he paid since it had been a while before anyone lived there. Robert besides being Jesse's right hand man in illegal things had a secretive life that not even his wife knew about. The properties he bought with the stolen money and other dirty linen that he didn't want to be aired in public. He was not what his family thought he was.

He walked to the bedroom area and reminisced how he and Nerea playful had a pillow fight and kissed and how they would hide away from their families and all that brought about some old buried feeling. He longed for the day he would have Nerea to himself and ask her what went wrong with them. He walked out of the bedroom when he heard a car outside and when he peeped through the window, he saw her pay the cab guy then she made her way towards the house and he was waiting by the door. She rang the bell and when he opened it, it felt very awkward for both of them as they didn't know whether to hug or carry on like they were meeting for the first time. Nerea said hi and stepped in and Robert followed her in immediately...

Nerea: the place looks neat.

She said looking around walking from one room to another. It had been a while since she last went to that house.

Robert: I had someone clean it up. There are so many memories in here.

He asked standing behind her by the bedroom door and she could feel his body against her. She walked into the room and sat on the edge of the bed. The mattress was comfortable. She looked at him and he was leaning on the door post.

Nerea: I couldn't stop thinking about our conversation the other night.

Robert: and how did it feel like?

Nerea: like old times, this also feels like it. When we used to sneak around and hide from our spouses. It was fun while it lasted.

Robert: it still could be.

Nerea: please tell me you are joking.

Robert: I'm not. You are still beautiful in my eyes and you are no longer married. I know you know there's something that is missing.

Nerea: our children are married, they are even expecting a child.

Those words hit them with a loud silence. Not that Robert didn't know all that but he didn't care. That was so typical of him, he was capable of getting whatever he wanted regardless of who got hurt or how ugly the situation was.

Robert: let's not talk about that. I brought your favorite wine. Come with me.

He stretched out his hand to her and she took it then he led her to the dining area and pulled a chair for her. She sat as he went ahead to get two glasses and two plates.

Mark walked into his office after asking his secretary to follow him. He had just come from a business meeting and he needed to create a few more rules and make his secretary aware that Diana was not allowed to come to his office for whatever reason. He thought giving Diana the type of access she had to him was dangerous especially now that his brother had started to sniff around his business wanting to know who he slept with and that kind of stuff. His secretary was Eva and she had worked for him long enough to know everything going on with him. At some point, she thought there was some sort of connection between them but after a one night stand, Mark moved on like nothing ever happened. That's who he was. A Casanova that women fell madly in love with but he couldn't care about breaking their hearts and showering them with money to mend their broken hearts...

Eva: I didn't know she had an agenda and besides that, when you left here you were walking hand in hand like love-struck teenagers.

He dumped his coat on the table and loosened his tie and sat on the chair then gave her this weird look like whatever she was saying had some other hidden meaning to it.

Mark: is there something you are trying to communicate Eva, your voice is not so clear.

Eva: no.

Mark: I will not be seeing Diana or any other female that is not bringing business to this company. I think we are done.

Eva: okay sir.

She started to walk away but he called her back and she walked back to him.

Eva: sir...

Mark: cover that cleavage, please. Then get me the list of the cement supply for the past two weeks.

She buttoned the last button on her blouse and walked out of his office rather angry at him.

Mark got up from the chair and grabbed his phone then made a call to Robina who picked up his call after a few rings. He walked to see the view outside the office window as he spoke to her.

Mark: how's this beauty doing today?

Me: good. How about you?.

Mark: I'm great. I miss you.

Me: I know, me too but it is not a good time to talk.

Mark: is he with you?..

Me: not really. Can we talk some other time?.

Mark: you are not avoiding me are you?

Me: not at all. I'll call you when I get home.

Mark: I will be waiting or can you come over for dinner, I can cook and make up for the one Richard messed up...

Me: not feeling so well today but we can reschedule if that's okay.

Mark: and how can I say no to you? Whatever you want my darling. Call me when you get home.

Me: I will.

Richard got back to his home in Muthaiga and he looked pretty much upset, he did not speak to the boys but stormed into his office and his first stop was on his glass of whiskey. Santos followed him and even though Tosh wanted to, his legs could not carry him at first and besides, he had lost the right to ask Richard if he was okay. He remained in the living room watching TV.

Santos closed the door to the office and stood there watching him do another glass then he turned to him and banged the glass on the table.

Richard: I did everything she wanted, I set her free and thought she would realize that she wanted to be with me even out of sympathy but still she has a thing for her ex. I actually thought Mark was involved but now I realize its been that ex boyfriend messing her mind all this while.

Santos: come down bro, what happened?

He looked at him for a second then took his phone and made a call to Robina but she did not pick up. He wanted to let her know he was sending a driver to pick her up and take her home. When the call went unanswered he dropped the phone on the table and sat on his chair and stared blankly at Santos who was now confused.

Santos: are you talking about your wife?..

He asked moving closer and taking a seat opposite him.

Richard: yeah. I don't even know why I care so much for her while there are beautiful girls out there that I can have a good time with.

Santos: there has to be a reason she's getting you this worked up. Are you falling in love with her?..

Richard: that's the thing. I've not felt the way I feel about her in a long time. I hate the thought of her in another man's arms.

Santos: you want me to look into that guy and take care of it? Just say the word and it is done...

Richard: no. Not yet... I'll play cool and see how far it goes. I forced her to choose me once and it didn't go well.

Santos: what if she chooses him and never comes back to you?...

Richard: then we do what we do best!..