Endless love

Chapter 6

I am in my office scrolling through the news feed when a headline makes my heart stop a bit. Who do they think they are? 

These people are just messing with the wrong person. 

Before I know it I am storming towards Merrick's Office. This is not okay at all. How could they get hold of such information? It has not even been a week and yet we are the talk of the world.

Merrick Pinault and Alina Pinault are siblings!

A close source to the family confirmed that the two are siblings and that they knew even before they got married.

What the hell!

Windsor and Pinault's dirty secrets are out!

Two siblings got married to each other!

Alina Pinault is married to her brother!

A close family source told them all this bullshit? This is all insane.

Reading it is making me more angry and frustrated. 

If I get hold of the person responsible for this I will enjoy draining the life out of him or her. My anger increases when I see who is seated across Merrick in his office.

Stephanie, the husband stealing b***h. Looking breathtaking as always, her brunette hair flowing in waves and her brown eyes very clear.

"Why am I not surprised to find you here Steph?"

"I brought some papers."

Of course, you did. I can feel Merrick's eyes on me but I ignore him.

"What are you still doing here if you delivered the papers?"

"Alina..."

"Just leave." I gritted my response as I waited for her to leave. 

"That was a bit rude."

"And I care because?"

"What are you doing here?" Straight to the point uh.

"Have you read the news today?"

"No, why?"

I show him my phone where I read the headlines. The expression on his face changed from that of a surprise to blank again.

"I guess you didn't know anything about it."

"A close family source?"

"I hope you have not told anyone."

He closed his eyes clenched his jaw as he ran his hands all over his hair. This was an indication that he was angry and frustrated.

"No, no it's not her."

"Who did you tell?" I whispered not ready to hear the answer.

"I know it's not her."

"I asked you, who did you tell?" My rage was increasing second by second.

"Ste..."

"Just shut up, please." My eyes were stinging because of the unshed tears.

"Ali..."

"How could you? When...when did you get the chance to go to talk to her?"

"Friday after you left to go see your dad." 

I was busy hurting because of what he did yet he went to look for her and tell her our family secrets. Today I met her in his office as she owned it. What will be next? 

"I will try and fix this."

"That's what you have been saying. This is going to change everything, it's even going to affect the company. Did you think about it before telling her?

"I told you, Steph is not the one who snitched to the media!" 

"You are shouting at me because of her."

"Because you are not listening to a word I am saying."

"If she didn't then who did? Please tell me Mr know it all."

"I will find out who leaked that information to the press."

"What if it's your mom?"

"You are talking bullshit now Alina." 

"Oh, really?"

"Just drop it okay, all these assumptions you are making are getting worse." His emotionless expression face showed it all. He didn't want to talk about it anymore.

"I better get going so that you can go see your 'therapist'." My mocking makes him angrier.

"Why don't you understand? I needed someone to talk to, okay? All that is happening is not affecting you alone."

"Actually I do understand. I am in this alone because you walked out on me before this scandal came up."

"That's not true..."

I cut him off because whatever is going to come out of his mouth is a lie, "just stay away from me. I don't want to see your face."

I take my phone and walk out before he can see my tears. It's aggravating me that he went to see her, that he is still seeing her and had no intention of stopping seeing her.

The only solution is we stay away from each other. It won't be easy but I will prove to him that I meant exactly what I said.

My phone starts to ring as soon as I get to my office. I decide against answering when I see the caller id but I decide otherwise. I will just tell her I am busy.

"It's very early in the morning to start your taunting."

"Have you seen the news?"

"I am surprised you have not started a party yet. You always celebrate at my misery."

"Alina I  am not in the mood for your smart mouth. I want to know who leaked the information."

"Why?"  I was puzzled by her question.

I could sense her getting irritated because I was not answering her question.

I sigh and answer her, "Meg, I don't know what you want me to tell you."

"At least tell me you will try and find him or her."

"Why should I find the snitch?"

"All this s**t has affected everybody."

I laugh at her statement, every good yet sarcastic laugh.

"Please do tell, how is it affecting you?"

"Anything that affects my brother affects me. I know its hard for him just like it's hard for you too."

"Your brother is having it easy with Steph by his side."

"That's not true."

"I have work to Meg."

"You really think that he loves her?"

"It doesn't matter. I have a lot of work to do." I hang up before she starts another rant.

~~~~~~

"The press is outside, I don't know how you will be able to make out of here," Elena tells me as I pack my things ready to go.

"That's their problem, I have nothing to tell them."

"If you say so."

"You do know that you are free to go home, right?"

"Of course, I know."

"Good, see you tomorrow then. Early, we have a board meeting so, please be here on time."

I don't wait for her reply, I walk out of the door.

There has been a lot of murmuring and whispers the whole day here in the office due to the story that made headlines today. I have been receiving curious glances everywhere I go. I am nearing the elevator when someone stops me.

Merrick is walking towards me in small steps. His black Armani pants fit him so well and also the matching white shirt is showing off his well-toned body. Sleeves rolled up his arms leaving his veined arms in the open. How did I miss all this information in the morning? My mind was running a thousand miles in an hour, so you understand.

"You have to wait until the media has been vacated from the premises." His voice is soft like he is talking to a baby.

You wish!

Stupid mind!

"You stopped me to say that?"

"Don't be difficult, okay? It's just a few more minutes."

"I am very tired Rick, being left here with you since everybody is leaving is worse than those paparazzi."

His jaw clenches. "I am going to pretend I didn't hear that."

He walks away as if he didn't order me to stay here. Like I am going to listen to him. I need to sleep, eat and sleep. 

"We need to talk Alina." I don't need to turn to know who that annoying voice belongs to.

"Oh no, can my day get any worse? Your boyfriend is ordering me to not leave, what are you going to order me to do?"

"He is not my boyfriend."

"Yeah, sure. What do you want then? I am very tired and my mood is not good for this chit chat you want to have."

"Rick told me that you were suspecting me to be the snitch."

"Of course he told you." I stare at her very brown eyes. They are very brown, chocolate brown.

They make me crave some hot chocolate which reminds me to make one once I get home.

"Are you done?"

She is trying so hard not to roll her eyes. "I am sorry I slept with your husband."

"You are not sincere even in the slightest. So save me that bullshit."

The elevator doors open and I walk in, "oh before I forget, your days are numbered here." I close their doors before she replies.

He went to see her again. What was I thinking, that he would stay away from her after I told him to stay away from me? I am such a fool.

The paparazzi are not as many as they were during lunchtime.  The security has been trying to get rid of them but they are stubborn ones. 

They start running around and yelling like crazy when they spot me. They better not come near me because I will let out all this anger on them. They deserve it for poking their noses in s**t that does involve them.

Alina, why did you get married to your brother?

Is true that you are pregnant?

How did you know Merrick Pinault is your brother?

Where is your husband?

Are you guys divorcing?

Jeez, aren't their throat getting dry? I am quite far from them and yet they have the energy to shout. I can't hear some questions being asked. One of the security helps me get to my car after I show him where it is.

Home it is. I think as I drive away from those crazy lunatics.

Last night after a short make-out session with Merrick, I packed some of my clothes and drove to my family's penthouse.  Merrick tried to talk me out of it but I wasn't having it. Today he proved to me that my last night decision was the best. I need space to get my mind in the right way. 

Right now my family's legacy is what's important to me. We are going to face a lot of problems due to what came to the light today.

I pack my car, acknowledge the concierge and go straight to the elevators. The penthouse is decorated in dull colours. Black and grey. 

This place needs a lot of redecorating since I will be staying here for a while. I drop my car keys on the dining table counter and saunter to the kitchen. 

This place is empty. Nothing is in the fridge, except for some milkshakes and energy drinks. I guess I will just have a Chinese take out. 

My breathing is the only things I can hear in this whole house. It's so empty and lonely. It smells of wood, furnishes and fresh air. No one ever used it that's why it smells like it has been recently furnished. 

I am dragging myself up to my room to freshen up when I hear someone knock at the door. Clearly whoever it is has a death wish. No one is allowed to disturb me while I am in my sanctuary. This is the only place that I get to be in peace.

Megan walks in as soon as I open the door without even acknowledging me. On one hand, she is holding her designer purse and one of Windsor's wine while the other is holding the bag full of food, I think.

"I bought Chinese on my way since it's your favourite and the wine of course. I took it from yours and Merrick's house. Trust me when I say this, he is a mess."

"Make yourself at home." I retort sarcastically.

I don't appreciate her coming without telling me. Megan doesn't take rejection lightly so I will just put up with her until she is gone.

"Don't stand there, come and eat. I know you are hungry."

"What we're you doing at Merrick's?"

"I was looking for you since you are not answering any calls."

"I switched it off. So many calls from people that I don't even know."

"Ooh, okay." 

"Why are you here? I just heard you say Merrick is not okay."

"He is just messed up like you are."

"And you decided to come here because?" Don't get me wrong, I am just curious about what brought her here. Out friendship is not as it used to be.

"You will always be my best friend no matter we do. Plus I am so mad at him. He turned out to be cheating ass adjust like mom and your dad."

Her response makes me smile and brings warmth to my heart. It feels good to hear her say that. It made me realise how much I needed someone right now.

"Thanks for coming."