The Plot

Chapter 19

His brows scrunched up, "Why did you call me?"

"I wanted to talk to you about Caleb. He's sick. He has to see a Pediatrician today."

"And your point is?" Andrew heard Gabriella approaching his office and ended the call. It wasn't long before she entered, holding a tray with food and his drink. He was mildly surprised.

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Gabriella

When Gabriella entered Andrew's office she was met with his cold gaze. He looked at the tray then at her. She hurriedly spoke up when she noticed his confusion.

"Here's your lunch." She moved forward and rested it on his desk. When she glanced at him, he raised his brows at her.

"I thought you said I was going to starve today."

She giggled, "I was joking."

"You were very serious when you said it."

"Did I ever mention that I'm a very good actress? If not, I am."

Andrew huffed, "No kidding." It was then that his phone started to vibrate on the desk. It was a phone call. And when Gabriella spotted that name on the caller's ID, her heart sank a little.

He realized his phone was ringing and checked it. He quickly looked at her before answering the call. "Thanks for the food. I'll bring the dishes downstairs when I'm done."

Gabriella's shoulders dropped. She knew exactly when she wasn't wanted and took note of his subtle dismissal. "K." She left and returned to the kitchen where her steaming hot meal was cooling on the counter. She took her laptop, picked up her plate and went out to the patio to eat.

Gabriella searched for a movie and played it. She had been stuck with her thoughts ever since her uncle's passing. She wanted to talk; that's one reason she wanted to eat lunch with him. But Andrew was in his own world. And she figured— if that call was anything to go by, he also had Amelia to comfort and give him a listening ear if he chose to.

She suddenly felt like the house was suffocating. She wanted leave and clear her head for a bit. Everything around her and become solemn and lonely. After pausing the movie she called her mother. It wasn't long before she answered. "Yes child."

"Hey mom, are you home?" She fiddled with her laptop charger.

"Yeah. Paula and the kids will be here in a while so I'm making something for them."

"Okay. I'll be there in half an hour."

"Alright then. Bye sweetheart."

"Bye mom." The called ended. Gabriella ate the rest of her food then packed up and went inside. After cleaning the kitchen she headed to her bedroom to change her clothes. She hauled on a pair black jeans and a colourful flowy top. Not in the mood to drive herself anywhere, she took her phone and purse then called a cab.

•~•~•

It was around 7 'o'clock when Gabriella returned to her parents house with Martin and Emma. After they had lunch she took them to the zoo. Afterwards, they had ice cream and she spent time talking with her cousins.

Martin and Emma went to search for Paula when her father walked out of the hallway. "Gabby." He called.

She walked over to the living room and sat on the sofa. "Yes dad?"

He sat next to her. "Is something wrong with your phone?"

She shook her head, "No." Her brows furrowed, "Why do you ask?"