🍭MAY
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(R0m-n-ce is a Meal)
By Sommy Pearl F.
Chapter 37&38.
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Sandra’s whole b©dy vibr@ted when Carlos arm wrapped around her wai-stand when her bu-tt relaxed on him. She felt nervous and continued gulping.
To worse-nmatters, Carlos was shirtless. His abs was one of the main thing nee-ded in the camera. They wanted to get a nice and exotic photos which would scream perfection.
Sandra wore a Burberry half top, which was more like a short ti-ght clothing. Carlos only wore a long trousers which by the belt side, signified a Burberry br@nd.
“Sandra? What’s wrong with you? Why did your look suddenly change?” The director queried.
Sandra quickly turned to him.
“I’m…sorry P.D” Her voice shook.
“Are you tired, or what? You wanna rest for sometime and continue later?” He asked.
Sandra swallowed ha-rd.
“Yes, please”
“Okay guys! Let’s have a break. 20 minutes will do, eyy” The Director announced.
Everyone one started removing and moving few things. Some were leaving to take a stroll or get something to eat or drink.
Sandra swallowed ha-rd and looked at Carlos arm which was still around her wa-ist.
“You can let go of me now” She whispered.
“Oh…sorry” Carlos quickly said and scratched his head. He took his arm off with immediate effect.
West quickly ran to her and placed a jacket over her shoulders.
“What do you wanna do, Sandy?” He asked.
Sandra looked at her and took few steps away from them.
“I’m just gonna meet with Percy. Have fun”
West sighed and looked at Carlos who was by his side. He seemed to be looking at Sandra leave.
****
“Hey, found you” Sandra said, after her eyes caught Percy sitting somewhere closed.
Percy looked up at her and for-ced a smile.
“You here?”
Sandra nodded and sat close to her.
“What’s on your mind? Is it probably the thing about that night? I’m getting worried now. Care to talk about it?” She asked.
Percy sniffed.
“Its Ryder”
“Geez. What happened? What happened to him?” Sandra questioned hurriedly.
“He left home. Dad kind of chased him”
“Why? Why did he leave? Rather, why would his father do something like that?” Sandra asked.
“Dad has been so cold to Ryder since we moved to Korea”
“Why?… What went wrong?”
“You see…In Italy, business was going smoothly for Dad. His business ranked 89.9% in profit. However, when Ryder got sick, didn’t eat well, suffered from depression and insomnia because of May’s abse-nce,, Dad realize he had to move to Korea to look for you both…You and May”
Sandra sighed dee-ply and looked down.
“We moved to Korea and it made Ryder happy. At least, he knew he had a 90% chance of seeing May once again” Percy said.
“However, Dad hated the fact he moved from the successful lifestyle and business he had in Italy back then to his square one Korea… It was ha-rd for him but he struggled to get his business to the top. After everything he did including the suffering and sponsorship he had, His business rose to a 79% profit” Percy continued.
“A difference of 10.5?”
“Yes. Dad hated it though. He wanted his normal profit back but he couldn’t even get to 80%. It was ha-rd. It made Dad pissed and he always poured his anger on Ryder”
“When Ryder grew up and started gambling, betting, scamming people and buying expensive things, all hell was let loose. That was when Dad showed his true self. His true color…the devil inside him”
“Geez!…Was it that bad?” Sandra asked.
“So bad. They always quarreled and even almost fought. Anyways, Dad chased him out after he spent a night outside and for coming home past his curfew”
“Your Dad is so hilarious. Hating his son because of his business and profit is way out of se-nse, I’m sorry to say” Sandra said.
“You don’t have to be sorry. You are right. Well, I’ve been trying to reach Ryder since that night but he haven’t been answering my calls. I’m scared something happened to him”
“You don’t have to be scared. Maybe he’s trying to avoid y’all for the main time. I’m sure he’s fine”
“I hope so. I just wanna hear his voice. I want him to tell me he’s fine”
“Wait, I have an idea” Sandra quickly said.
“What’s it?” Percy asked.
“How about we use my phone to call him. Let’s see if he will pick?”
“Nice idea. Let’s see how it goes then. Where’s your phone?” Percy asked.
“Ah…It’s with my manager. Hold on, I’m gonna get it from him” Sandra said, stood up and left. Percy smiled warmly as she watched him leave.
****
West and Carlos sat opposite each other. They were both glaring ha-rd. The coffee on the table which they had ordered was even beginning to run cold.
“Stop glaring at me” West said, coldly.
“You glared at me first” Carlos scoffed.
“Mother Fu-cker” West cussed.
“Why are you being so arrogant? Do you know me? Do I know you?” Carlos asked.
“I don’t but I noticed your gaze when you were with Sandy. What do you want from her? You had better keep your distance away from her or I’m not gonna take it likely with you” West warned.
“Oops…Sorry but can’t do” Carlos smi-rked.
“And what’s that supposed to mean?” West asked.
“You dunce or just ignorant” Carlos didn’t take the sly sm-irk away from his l-ips.
“What?” West muttered.
“Sandra…I think I like her” Carlos whispered.
West quickly stood up in order to show his anger when Sandra suddenly showed up in front of them.
“What are you both doing? Do you guys know each other?” Sandra asked.
“Oh Sandy” West for-ced a smile and sat down.
“Why would I know a moron like this”
Carlos said, coughed dramatically and looked away.
“Aiishhh” West muttered un-der his breathe and clenched his fist.
“West, by the way. I was looking for you” Sandra said.
“Why? What’s wrong?” He looked at her.
“I nee-d my phone. You are with it, right?” She asked.
“Sure…here” He gave it to her.
“Thank you” She smiled and collected it.
Sandra was about to leave when Carlos suddenly gra-bbe-d her arm. She quickly turned around and her hair even reacted to this by swerving on the air.
“Huh? What’s it Carlos?” She whispered.
Carlos smiled and took out his phone. “Since you are with your phone, can I get your number?” He asked.
“What!!” West growled.
“West, It’s okay. it’s only my number, okay?” She said.
“Don’t give him” West said, quickly.
Sandra sighed and took her arm away from Carlos.
“You heard my manager. I can’t give you my number. You can ask or beg him to give you. Bye!” She said and ran off.
Carlos bit his l-ips and looked at West who was now smiling mischievously.
“Who’s the winner now, eyy?” West smi-rked.
****
“May?” Raymond called.
“Yes chef god?” May replied, and turned to him.
“Since you are the one who hurt Ryder, can you go check up on him. Also, add ice block to his leg. I’ve taken off the bandage and it looks a lot better now. Ah,, help him with some painkillers too. They are in my wardrobe”
“It’s a relief his leg is doing fine now. I’m gonna do as you say” May smiled.
“Okay…off you go” Raymond said.
May nodded and ran off. Coral saw her and quickly stopped her.
“What do you want?” May eyed her.
“Sorry” Coral muttered.
“I heard your conversation with Raymond”
“Such a nosy poker. Aiish! So?!”
“I can help you. Let me take care of Ryder while you continue with your work”
“No, thank you! I don’t nee-d your help. Besides, you were the one who made it clear to me in the first place that I hurt him. I ought to take care of him myself. Goodbye” May said and left.
Coral inhaled dee-ply and looked down sadly.
****
May slowly kept the clothing closed bag of ice on Ryder’s leg. He smiled and inhaled dee-ply.
“You feeling better now, I @$$ume?” She asked.
“Yeah…thanks to you” He smiled warmly at her.
May looked into his pure gaze which also looked into hers. She felt bu-tterflies and quickly looked away.
“I’ve done what I wanna do. Rest” She said and began to walk away.
However, she stopped after hearing the loud ringtone coming from his phone. It was on the couch and it was a bit distant from the be-d.
“May? Help me with that?” He said.
May sighed dee-ply and took it.
“Ah…wait. Check the number. Check if it’s from Sweet sister, Mum or Mr Hart… Aiish! Why did I include my Dad. Everyone knows he won’t call me…ever. I know that too”
“What are you saying?” May asked.
“…If they are the ones calling. Don’t pick it”
“Who? Sweet sister, Mum and Mr Hart? I shouldn’t pick the call?’
“Yup. If it’s another number. Pick it and give it to me. I’m gonna answer it. Also, I would love you to wait till I’m done with the call”
May mo-aned lowly out of frustration.
“See what ruining someone’s leg caused” She thought.
“Be fast or the call might cut. This is the second ring” Ryder said.
“Yes…Yes” May retorted and rolled her eyes.
She looked at the phone. Her look suddenly change. It became moody.
“Huh? This number. It…looks so familiar” She muttered.
TBC