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HOURS LATER***
“You called for us” Jade said as she entered Fernando’s room with Juan beside her. Valerie is with Don, she’s spending some time with him before he leaves for his journey.
“Yes. Firstly, I want to apologize for your mother’s death, I’m sorry” Fernando said.
Alex stared at him in surprise, he’s at a corner in the room. Did Fernando just apologized for killing someone?
“I was wrong and now I think it’s high time to let you go. You can leave the clan now, you’re free” Fernando announced.
He was expecting them to be happy but it seems to be the other way round. Their face doesn’t looks happy at all.
“Why? Is something wrong?” He asked.
“We understand and we’ve forgiven you long ago, but this place…. We already took it like our home,we don’t want to leave” Jade said. How could she leave now that she and Alex are together?
“I agree with her, please don’t send us away” Juan added. He couldn’t imagine staying away from Camila, he’s totally besotted with her.
Fernando glanced at Alex who shrugged his shoulder in return.
“So, what do you want?” He asked.
“Please allow us to stay” Jade said.
“Is that what you want?”
“Yes” they both said at the same time.
“Okay fine, you’re free” Fernando said.
“Thank you so much, thank you”
Fernando smiled.
“Alex, can you stay for a minute?” He asked.
“Sure Boss” Alex looked at Jade.
“We’ll talk later” he mouthed at her.
When Jade and Juan left the room, he gave Fernando his full attention.
“Do you need anything Boss?” He asked.
“Stop addressing me by that name again, henceforth, call me by my name”
“What? No,I can’t do that. I dare not” Alex shakes his head.
“Why? You have to do it cos that’s what I want”
“Okay bo… Fernando” Alex said awkwardly.
“Good. I’ll be leaving here soon and then I want you to take over the clan”
“What? Where are you going?”
“I’m quitting this job. Val is expecting a baby and I just found my mom,I wouldn’t want them to get hurt. I need to protect them before things get worst. You’re the only one I can trust to do this, don’t ignore please”
“It’s sad, I’m gonna miss you” Alex said.
Fernando smiled.
“So,what are you going to do while you’re away?”
“Start all over again” Fernando simply replied.
“You can always call me when you need me Boss, I’ll always be there” Alex said.
“Thank you”
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EIGHT MONTHS LATER, FERNANDO’S MANSION***
“Babe, I’m back!” Fernando yelled as he entered the house. He dropped his briefcase on the chair as he pulled his tie tiredly. He’s just returning from his company, work has really been hectic for him this days.
“Where’s she?” He asked himself as he looks around the house.
“Probably pulling some stunts again?” He sighs dramatically. Valerie will surely be the end of him.
He went to the bedroom and to his surprise, he met it unorganized. Everywhere looks scattered with clothes littering on the floor.
“What the heck is this?” He exclaimed loudly.
“Füçk, why did you do this?” He yells.
Valerie sniffs, she’s sitting on the bed, she’s only on her P@ntiës and bra. Her stomach is already protruding as she’s almost close to her due date.
“None of my clothes fits me anymore! They’re so tight on me” she cries.
“Is that why you’re crying?” Fernando asked in disbelief. She’s been talking about this same thing for sometime now. He even had to change her wardrobe.
“Yes” she said.
“You know what, I’ll get you another clothes… Don’t cry anymore”
“Okay…. What do I wear now, I don’t even have any clothes” she laments.
Fernando’s eyes widened slightly. She don’t have any clothes? What about the one on the floor?
“You can just put on my shirt” Fernando said.
“Thank you, baby” she smiled, cleaning her face with her hands.
“So, are we cool now?” He asked.
“Yes and no. You have to clean the room, it’s so messy. Eew!” She gagged.
“What? I’m just returning from work” Fernando tries to protest.
“You can’t do it?”
“Of course I can, I’m a superman” he forced a smile. Crying has been her habit almost everyday and he h@tës it like hell.
“When you’re done, you can come down for your dinner. I made your favorite” she winks at him before walking out.
Fernando smiled. No matter what, even if she acts like a baby sometimes, she always cooks for him every single day.
He looked around the room and sighs exasperatedly.
“How on hell am I to do this?” He complained to himself bitterly.
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RED’S CLAN***
Everywhere has been going smoothly for everyone in the clan. Alex is now the boss and his relationship with Jade has been the best ever. Their love for each other keep growing as day passes.
“Have you seen Camila around?” Juan asked Jade. He’s staying in the hostel at his school, but he do visit once in a while.
“No, she should be around though. Why?” Jade asked
“Nothing. It’s been long since I saw her that’s why” he lied. Truth be told, he missed her a lot, he missed every single thing about her.
“I’ll be back sis, need to take a look around. I miss here” he said.
“Okay” Jade smiled. She already know what he’s up to. She’s aware of his feelings for Camila but kept quiet since he decided to hide it.
Juan left the room and went in search of Camila, after what took like forever, he saw her just beside Javier’s tomb.
“You still come here, don’t you?” He asked as he approached her.
Camila turned to him and her heart leapt with joy just by seeing him.
“When are you ever going to stop this? It’s been eight months already, almost a year! And yet you still don’t acknowledge me?” He asked bitterly.
“What are you talking about?”
“I understand you love him but what about me? Don’t you love me too? Don’t you feel a tiny bit of feelings for me at all?”
“I don’t get you…”
“It’s fine… Just forget about it” Juan said before walking away.
“Wait….” Camila yells and ran after him.
Just before she could get to him, she saw another girl approaching him with a smile on her face.
“Who’s she?” She asked herself as she could feel her heart prickling with jealousy.
TBC
