Untamed

Chapter forty-five

Dedicated to Ewuradwoa

Frank's Pov
I have been restless ever since I witnessed Raquel and Michael kissing. I was beyond pissed off that day, but I didn't have any right to react. She wasn't my woman; but I couldn't shake of the feeling of betrayal and heartache.

She had plainly rejected me when I came unto her. Using her marriage as a leverage,but here she was, locking lips with Micheal. Could it be that the baby she was  carrying was his? I shook my head in denial. That one can't be. Raquel is not the sort of person to do that. The kiss might have been a one time thing and probably Micheal force it on her.

I intend to find the background story to every thing. I have been ringing her bell for about half a minute now and she hasn't turned up.

"Oh hey Frank," she greeted and stood aside to usher me in.

" Sorry for the delay, I was trying to find something descent to wear.

"No problem dear," I assured her.

" I'm much concerned about not getting a hug from you," I informed in a playful tone.

" Are you for real, how can I hug you with this big belly," She said in between giggles.

" I can hug you from the back you know," I said whilst I made an attempt to hug her.

" Stop the flirting and get yourself comfortable in one of the seat," she replied and shrug me off in an exaggerated manner.

" You rejecting me kinda hurt you know," I told her and faked a wince.

" Oh baby don't worry. Mommy will give you ice cream," She said with a grin.

" You are funny," I complimented in between laughter, which elicited a smile from her.

"So what do I own this august visit?" she asked clearly curious.

" Nothing,was just checking up on you," I replied flatly.

" Oh really, it is going to rain today," she teased.

" Stop it! I would have been here everyday if you didn't reject my proposal," I said trying to sound less serious.

"Frank I was married then remember?" She chastised.

"Fine,so now that you are single,can we  date ?" I questioned genuinely.

"Frank can't you see am pregnant!" She said with a wierd out look.

" Does it matter?" I questioned with a scoff.

"Yep it does," She remarked.

" So how come you were kissing Micheal?" I questioned in irritation.

"It just happened!" She retorted.

"Things like that don't just happen and you know it. There has to be an attraction or something," I answered.

" Could you just drop the topic!" She retorted.

" Wait a minute. Is Micheal the father of your unborn child. Is that why you acting out?" I questioned, the puzzle finally piecing together.

"No! He isn't okay. I'm dating someone. That is why I can't accept you," She explained calmly after a few minutes of composing her shocked facial expression.

"Who are you dating then?" I questioned in curiosity.

"Eugene," She replied calmly.

"It can't be possible. I don't get that romantic vibe from you guys," I stated in astonishment.

" He treats me right. That is what matters," she answered with a stoic appearance.

" I can treat you better. If you give me the chance," I stated with conviction.

" Frank, you and I can never be an item. Even if you are the last man on earth," She stated with probity.

"Uhuh?" I questioned, too hurt to form proper words.

"You really hurt me back then and affected my trust in dating young men. You are part of the reasons I married an older man. It felt like I had found a father in him and that helped to restore my self confidence you destroyed with your mean words," She said sincerely, a sad look in her eyes.

"Raquel, I was naive back then. I didn't even know what I was saying," I stated honestly before I moved to sit beside her.

" The harm was already done," She stated calmly.

"Give me a chance to redeem myself," I desperately begged and took hold of her hand gently.

" Frank I have already forgiven you but my heart is somewhere else. There can never be an us," She stated firmly, before giving my hand a gentle squeeze when she noticed my dejected look.

" I'm really sorry, for every pain I caused you," I solemnly said.

" I know Frank and am glad I still have you us a friend," she stated with a smile.

" Let's just hug the pain out, okay," She  said in a cheerful voice before engulfing me in a warm hug. We stayed in that position for sometime, before she pulled out.

" I have a better way for you to appease me," She said and  her eyes glistered  with mischief.

" What are you thinking in that crazy head of yours?" I questioned with interest.

" Prepare lunch for me," she said her eyes dancing in excitement.

" Why are you so happy about that? It's just food," I questioned, not understanding her sudden change in mood.

" Firstly you are returning a favour I did for you sometime ago. Secondly you will be the first guy to cook for me. Lastly is just my pregnancy hormones playing out," She explained before she stretched out in the couch. This forced me to stand since there was no space for me.

" I think the second reason is much more convincing," I said,her blithe mood magically transferred to me.

" Then get going boy, the kitchen is that way," she stated and shooed me out of the hall.

****
I left Raquel place in the evening after I received a call from Micheal that he was coming over to my place. I was really pissed at the guy for breaking Laila's heart. I had to accompany her back to the airport and she had cried all the way there. Nothing I did could cheer her up.

The irritating part was Michael's calloused action of not calling to find out if everything was fine with her. For fuck sake she was practically a stranger in this part of the world. Laila kept ranting on about how Micheal told her he was in love with Raquel.

I just knew it was his mean way of getting ride of her for good. There was no way in hell it could be true. Besides   Raquel was pregnant with another man child . The only thing I was a bit sceptical about was Laila intuition that Michael wasn't bluffing.

I intended to get the truth from Micheal today. Laila and I have been chatting constantly since she left and I can tell her depression was gone and she was fully back to her model career.

I noticed Micheal infront of my apartment the moment I drove in. My chest suddenly constricted with anger as he took a step closer to me.

"Hey man," He greeted when he got nearer.

I couldn't control my temper anymore  as I could feel my hands twitching. I clutched my fingers into a fist and swung a blow at his nose.

"Ouch, what the fuck was that for?" He cussed whilst he held his nose in pain.

" For Laila and Raquel," I retorted heatedly.

His eyes suddenly went cold and he swung a blow back at my face faster  than I could react.

" Don't you dare hit me again!" He warned.

"What will  you do." I challenge and that set the pace. We were back at each others throats. This time much more intense.

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