love over blood episode 34

#LOVE_OVER_BLOOD

©Sir Zach

EPISODE 34

Unknown to Aisha, Eli dragged his father in a jewelry sto-re in the Saphiro mall. Aisha was still in the office sorting some docu-ments when Eli asked Mr. Tanner to bring him to his dad’s office. Eli pleaded his dad to accompany him to buy a present.

“A present for who?” Ethan asked his cheerful son as they make their way towards the jewelry sto-re.

“Dad, you don’t know the date today?” Eli looked at him in disappointment. Ethan shook his head. He doesn’t have any clue as to why his son was so hyper at the moment.

“So you forgot a very special day? how could you!” Eli yelled at him then he ran inside the jewelry sto-re.

“How can I help you?” The lady asked the child. Ethan just entered the sto-re when he heard his son.

“I want the best ever gift for my mom!” He told the lady. Ethan was stunned in a moment. Ah yes! it’s Stacy’s birthday. How could he forget?

“Is it her birthday?” The lady asked enthusiastically.

“Ehm!” Eli nods, “I want the most beautiful one!” he added. Ethan stared at his son. He was surprised to see him chose a gift for his mom. It would be the very first time that he will give her a birthday gift since he never did it before. What’s gotten into him suddenly? Ethan crea-sed his brow as he looked at his blissful son.

The Lady came back with a small box in her hands then she opened it for the young boy to see. Eli’s eyes grew in amazement.

“Wow! It’s beautiful!” His eyes lit, “Dad! Look! Do you think mom will like it?” Eli pulled his dad to see the gold infinity ne-cklace. He smiled.

“I’m sure she will love it!” he encouraged his son. Eli grinned from ear to ear. Ethan may be surprised at his son’s sudden action but the happiness that he is seeing in Eli’s face gives warmth into his heart.

“And can I also see that gold phoenix haircli-p?” Eli pointed out the one that was sealed in a box. The lady stood up immediately to get it. When Eli saw it in closer view, he instantly fell in love with it.

“I want these too, dad!” he exclaimed.

“Please wrap the br@celet and the haircli-p.” Ethan ordered the lady.

“It’s $950 in total, Sir.” Ethan handed his card to the lady then she shuddered when she saw that it was Ethan. The great CEO, Ethan Saphiro Williams!

The lady immediately returned the card after swiping it then she handed the boxes to Eli.

“Thank you Sir, enjoy the rest of your day!”

Eli got a hold of the two boxes then he happily dances as he exited the jewelry sto-re. Suddenly, he paused to face his father.

“Dad, aren’t you going to buy mom a present?” he was curious. His face was somewhat accusing his dad. Ethan chuckled.

“No, I have the best present for her.” he as-sured his son. As soon as they exited the sto-re, Ethan called their household butler to prepare some special meals for dinner. The Stacy he knew before doesn’t like celebr@ting her birthday in a grand manner. The Stacy now is also a simple woman, maybe she doesn’t like celebr@ting her birthday’s too. Ethan doesn’t know but he will try.
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“tok tok tok” Someone just knock at Caleb’s room.

“Come in!” Caleb shouted. Lisa entered the room with a big smile. She was holding a couple of lunch box in a bag.

“Hey, how are you —-” she didn’t finish what she’s supposed to say. She was surprised to see a beautiful woman sitting on the bedside while feeding Caleb some slices of fruits. Seems like they’re having a great time.

“I-I’m sorry for disturbing you guys.” Lisa stuttered as she spoke. She felt her heart sting a bit upon seeing a beautiful woman shoving some fruit in his mouth. They suddenly look at her questioningly.

“Who is she?” The woman asked intriguingly as she eyed Lisa from head to toe then she glared back at Caleb. “Are you perhaps collecting women again just like before?!” The woman was aggravated.

“Hey woman! what do you think of me? A player?!” Caleb vexed.

“Yes! everyone knew that! Did you know just how many women in the North State who’s been looking for you? Huh!” the woman yelled.

“That’s not my fault! Is it a sin to be a cool, rich and handsome guy?” He teases her. Lisa scoffed after hearing him. then suddenly the woman slapped him in the head.

“You better get your act together! Stop playing around and don’t even try to add more fatherless children in the world!” she scolded him. Lisa laughed internally. Wait! Did she say child? Caleb has a son? Lisa didn’t even ask him if he was married before so she didn’t know. She looked at the woman in front of her. she’s pretty and seems like she can handle Caleb pretty well. Is she his fiancée? Or his wife already?

Time suddenly stopped for her. her heart ached so much. It stings! It’s kinda has a nee-dle pricking her heart over and over again. She stepped backward as she hold onto the wall to support herself.

“Lisa are you okay?” Caleb quickly asked when he saw her stumbled backwards. The woman looked at her too.

“Ehm, yes. I just felt a little dizzy, that’s all.” She faked a smile.

The woman glared at Caleb murderously upon hearing what Lisa said.

“Did you? Impregnated her!?” The woman yelled. Lisa was shock to hear her statement while Caleb raised his eyebrow frustratingly.

“Oh no! please don’t misun-derstand miss, we don’t have that kind of relationship, besides ——” Lisa was interrupted by Caleb.

“She’s Aisha’s friend so basically we are just working together. And can’t you see her?” Caleb pointed at her direction, “She’s not even my type! I can’t even tolerate to be with her even just a minute!” he laughed mockingly.

Lisa’s heart ached even more upon hearing his statement. It hurts that she can’t even breath anymore. Tears wanted to flow from her eyes but she shunned it. Did Caleb just insulted her in front of his woman? it hurts!

“I didn’t come here to be insulted like this,” she mumbled with a scornful tone.

“Sorry to bother the two of you and I do apologize for the misun-derstanding. I just came here to check on you as per Aisha’s request but seems like you’re doing fine so I’ll see myself out.” she said indifferently. Lisa was about to open the door but Caleb called her.

“Hey Lisa where are you going? I thought you came to visit me?”

“You can’t even tolerate to be with me for a minute, right? So I am doing you a favor.” She chuckled sarcastically as she opened the door..

“Hey, wait! Aren’t you going to leave that food for me?” Caleb pointed out the bag that she’s holding. Ah yes, the lunch box! Lisa spent her time cooking Caleb’s favorite food in the hope that she can bring it to him for lunch but judging him now, he might insult her further so she withheld.

“Sorry, this is not for you.” As soon as she finish speaking she exited the door immediately. As soon as she got out the room, her tears began to find their own way out. she can’t hold it anymore. She felt her heart broke into pieces but she didn’t know why. Is it because of Caleb’s insult? But she’s used to it already! Is it because of the woman beside him? why does she even care? Caleb doesn’t even care about her. She walked out and as soon as she sp-otted a trash bin, she madly left it there.

She can’t take the elevator with her tears flowing freely so she took the exit stairs instead. Her feet suddenly gave in so she decided to sit on the stairs as she cried out the pain in her heart.

“Do you have any idea what you just did?” The woman asked Caleb in surprise.

“What?” Caleb gave the impression of being clueless.

“She likes you.” Her tone became soft.

“And?”

“And I’m not stupid not to notice that you like her too!” she yelled.

“Tsk!” He scoffed, “hmp! Who said I like her?” he denied. The woman gave him a disdainful face.

“Even so, you should have respect her feelings. I don’t know how far your insults scarred her heart just now so if I were you, I’ll chase her right now.” The woman spoke in pity.

“Ahh… don’t worry, she’s not that vulnerable. She’s used to it.” Caleb chuckled.

“Seems like you still don’t un-derstand women despites being a player. Haist! I pity her.” She murmured but Caleb was able to hear it still. The woman stood up as she exited the room.

“Hey Sophie! Where are you going?” Caleb shouted.

“I’m going to get some fresh air! It’s distressing to have a brother like you!” she yelled then she slammed the door.

After just a minute, Sophie came back with a paper bag in her hands.

“I thought you said you nee-d some fresh air?” he teased her.

“Yeah, I’m about to, but I saw this in the trash when I am about to get out.”

“What’s that? Are you a garbage collector now?” he mocked her.

“Tsk! what a light-headed person!” She mumbled, “Isn’t this the bag that the woman was holding earlier?” Caleb’s eyes grew when he realized it. He took the bag from his sister then immediately brou-ght out what was inside. It’s a four-layered lunch box! It was the lunchbox that Caleb bought for Lisa before. It was actually his birthday present to Lisa. He even chose her favorite color which is purple. It might look like a mocking present but it means a lot to him— and her as well since she’s been using it before for their pack lunch in the office.

Caleb was annoyed when he remembered what Sophie said, did she say she found it in the trash bin? Why will she throw it away? His heart sting.

“You haven’t even started to court her but you already lost her, tsk tsk.” Sophie shook her head in frustration towards her brother.

Caleb opened the lunch box in his hands. He saw his favorite dishes. Did she cook all of these? He pondered. Did he really hurt her that much? The image of Lisa crying in the hallway makes his heart ache even more. He placed the lunchbox on the table then he took his phone out. He dialed Lisa’s number but she’s not answering. He tried to call her numerous times but she never answered the call. If he can only walk then he might have chase her, unfortunately he can’t walk straight yet. his foot is still un-der bandages. He cursed.

Lisa didn’t notice that she’s been sitting while crying on the staircase for almost thirty minutes. Her eyes became saggy. She remembered that she has somethings to do so she stood up as she walked down the condescending stairs.

Lisa drove to her favorite café outside the company premises. She can’t go to work with her big eye bug. Aisha will surely pester her.

As soon as she paid her drinks, she mindlessly walked towards an empty table when someone suddenly hit her. No, wait! She bump into someone! Her milk tea spilled on the floor.

“I’m sorry!” She said apologetically.

“It’s okay miss. I should be the one to apologize since I was not looking at my way.” He kindly held her arms.

“S-sorry!” she insisted.

“Too bad you spilled your drink, please let me buy you another one.” The stranger pleaded.

“O-okay,” Lisa cannot resist anymore.

After the man paid for their drinks, they sat on a single table.

“By the way my name is Kian,” the man offered his palm.

“Lisa.” She received it.

“Looks like you’re having a bad day,” He said. Lisa, who was about to sip her drink chortled.

“Ah, It’s nothing. It was just the movie that I watch earlier. It made me cry a lot.” She feigned a smile.

“Oh, so you’re a tear-je-rker too. Awesome! Ha-ha.” Kian laughed heartily. “Are you perhaps working at the Saphiro Gentz Company?”

“Ehm, yes.” she answered plainly.

“Same here!” his eyes lit up. “So what are you for?”

“Just a secretary for the White Lotus department,”

“Whoa! What a coincidence! I use to work there before as well, but not now, of course. but I was a salesman before.”

“Oh, that’s nice.” She’s not actually in the mood to talk right now.

“But I just started working here today at the I.T department.” He explained, “I don’t know anyone here so is it okay to be-friend you?”

Lisa was startled. This stranger was asking him to be a friend! Is he somehow hitting on her? maybe yes and maybe No? Lisa was in de-ep thought. She looked at him. He seems to be a good person, a genuine one, unlike that someone she knew..

“Sure why not? I could use a friend too.” She smiled. Kian also initiate an exchange of number unfortunately she can’t save Kian’s number since her phone was dead.

“It’s okay, I’ll just call you then.” Kian smiled at her captivatingly then he bid goodbye. Lisa was left all by herself.

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