Chapter 10
First before we start Happy New Year guyssss.
I'm really happy and grateful for over the 100 reads the book has gotten even without being a month old.
I feel really happy because this book means so much to me as it's my first one.
At first, I was worried of it being one of the books in Wattpad that never get to see the light like the really amazing writers who put in their work only to end up with a few reads and a whole completed book.
Thank you for the encouragement on reads I'm praying as time goes by the stars will also increase.
Happy New Year to all my amazing readers may this year be the year you dare to do what scares you the most.
To you my dear readers what is that one thing you have always wanted to do but scares you?
The song is a dedication to you all and myself as a reminder that anyone can be whoever they want to be if they dare to try. Here I am trying. I was scared to write but now I'll write and at the end of the year who knows where this book will be...
This being the first chapter after New Year here we go.
"Hey I've been trying to reach you all evening. You didn't pick any of my calls. Is everything okay," she asked. I dropped my keys on top of the kitchen counter and made my way towards her. I pulled her into my arms while giving her a forehead kiss.
"I'm fine Val. I was somewhere where there was no reception that is why your calls were not going through," I reassured.
She watched me evaluating what I had said but she chose not to push.
Val knew my job was confidential and I couldn't open up about anything.
Her being a psychologist would worsen things if I lied to her while she was able to read me.
"Kayde,"she called.
"Mmm," I responded watching her closely noticing that something was off. I watched her fiddle with her hands not meeting my eyes and immediately had a hunch where the conversation might be headed.
"Mrs Williams was here." At the mention of my mother my heart slowed for a moment.
Why was my mother there to see her. I motioned for her to come sit next to me.
I took her hands placing a kiss on them gently.
"It's okay you can tell me anything, you know that right," I said to her.
She nodded her head taking in a deep breath.
"She came here in the morning when you left. She asked how we are doing and if you have been acting weird lately. I said no that everything was well with us. Later on she asked if we have finally settled for a date for the wedding."
After hearing her last words I frowned. I thought I had enough time to call off the engagement before a wedding date was set but it seemed like my father was growing more impatient.
"She said we should get married as soon as possible or else things between you and your father will get worse," she added.
I knew after the fight we had with each other he was going to do something like that but I didn't think it was going to be soon.
"It's fine Val we will think about it," I said.
Valentina and I hadn't had the conversation of when we would be getting married because she didn't want to put to much pressure on me.
While I was looking for a way out that wasn't going to hurt her feelings.
"Are you sure you are okay Kayde. You know you can talk to me about what happened between you and your father," she comforted.
My eyes went to look at hers and when they met I saw the love inside them.
How much she cared for me and what I meant to her.
The tension in the room increased and she leaned in to kiss me.
I don't know why I didn't stop her or let it happen or maybe it was my way of saying goodbye knowing deep in my heart that would be the last time we would ever be that close again.
She continued kissing me as I did the same reciprocating it.
She moved from the sofa to sit on top of me and I allowed it welcoming her.
Her lips were gentle on mine as my hands roamed her curves appreciating the woman she was.
Valentina deserved a man who really loved her before she went too far with making out I winced in pain and pulled away from the kiss.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
"No the bruises haven't completely healed yet plus we should stop now before we go too far," I said.
Valentina and I even though we had been together for three years we hadn't gotten intimate and I could notice her advances all through but I never let it get too far.
Knowing that she was attractive but I wasn't able to get turned on enough to make love to her made me stop.
I never wanted her to lose her self esteem.
"Be patient love, with my parents pushing the wedding we can enjoy this on our wedding night," I reassured. Her face which previously was surprised when I stopped now watched me with a pleasant smile on her face. She got off me while I stood to grab a glass of water washing down the nerves.
"Val don't worry about what my mother said. Incase she asks again tell her that the previous case I'm handling is keeping me quiet busy and once it's completed we will already have a wedding date ready."
I headed to take a shower then dressed casually to go out. Earlier during the day I had paid a visit to the prime minister and informed him what we found out about his daughter but there was something that just wasn't adding up.
I grabbed my car keys and put on my jacket turning to Val who sat on the sofa watching a TV show I believe was called Devious Maids.
I leaned in placing a kiss on her forehead.
"I'm going out I will be back a bit after midnight.
Don't wait up for me. If something comes up I'll text you or give you a call. "
Before I left she stood up and pulled me in what I thought was a hug but it turned to be an unexpected kiss.
I kissed her back while hoping she would not sense the stiffness in me.
She pulled away giving me a big smile and she went back to her show.
I put on my shoes stepping outside my house and drove away.
I told her I had plans for the night but in honesty I wanted to be away from the house.
With whatever she had said about my mother it really bothered me knowing my days were numbered.
I took a deep breath trying to think where I wanted to go or who to hang out with.
My mind drifted to a particular club that I didn't want to visit again but having nothing to do.
I found myself driving towards Pure Bliss.
After the last encounter I had with the owner of the club I doubted I wanted to be there but seeing no harm in having a drink or two I let my subconscious win.
I remembered to the day I had been attended to by Ivan Bratan and my face flushed.
When his fingers brushed against my stomach multiple times butterflies unleashed in my stomach.
He had finished applying balm on the bruises and bandaged from where I bled and he turned to put them away.
When I sat up I noticed the evident bulge in my pants that betrayed me. Ivan who was quick to notice said.
"Detective do I turn you on." I would have retorted to save my pride but there was no point to it and I felt drowsy.
The memory made my face feel hot just remembering the dangerous man who killed with no mercy I was supposed to be repulsed by him. After thirty minutes of a drive filled with thoughts of him I appeared infront of Pure Bliss praying when I stepped inside I wouldn't run into the stormy eyed man.