CHAPTER SEVEN: SO WE MEET AGAIN
Daniel Samonas as Alejandro Vincincelli----->
It’s been a few days since the Alejandro fiasco. Everything had gone back to how it previously was. I still hadn’t had a semblance of a conversation with Asher. Which, I honestly didn’t care about. Obviously the guy wasn’t interested in me.
The kids were doing wonderful in school. I had received a letter the day before and it stated that their teacher would like to have a conference to discuss their progress. I had scheduled it for the next Friday, which just so happened to be in two days.
Everything was finally going right for me. I hadn’t been contacted by Alejandro and there hadn’t been any sign of drama in the past five or so days.
My cousin from Texas, Danni Bleu, had decided to visit the following week. I was really excited to see her. It had been months since I last seen her. Danni and I were extremely close both in age and familiarity. She is like my best friend, after Niall of course. I had everything set for her visit. Even the kids were excited to meet her; I guess I talked about her an awful lot.
What I wasn’t expecting, however, was a surprise visit from Asher King. That was a shock to my system.
Like any other Wednesday, I was a busy bee. I normally didn’t go into work on Wednesdays for the main fact that I liked to make it a habit to go out and do photography on Wednesdays. The elderly swim aerobics class was every Wednesday and I always managed to get a few good snaps in of the patrons at the local gym. Seeing Asher King walk into my office that Wednesday was a total shock.
“Hello, Mr. King,” I said, trying to stay as professional as possible. That entire BS about not caring about him contacting me was exactly that, bullshit.
“Good afternoon, Rayce. How have you been?” he asked. Like seriously? Did he just ask me how I have been when he was the one that didn’t even call or anything? Douche-bag. Wait Rayce, you two aren’t even dating.
“I’m fine, thank you. What, may I ask, is the meaning for this visit?” I asked. He walked to my desk and took a seat across from me. He looked so poised and confident.
“I’ve noticed that Shane and Shawna have been spending a lot of time at your place,” he began. Where was he going with this?
“Yes and your point is?” I inquired. He looked way too hot for my liking. His hair was gelled into a very stylish way, her reminded me of that show Suits. God, Gabriel Macht is so fucking sexy. Sigh.
“Well, I think it is a bit inappropriate for them to spend so much time at your home,” he continued. Is he shitting me right now?
“Excuse me?” I demanded.
“They are only in high school. And I don’t want you saying any negative things about me to my kids,” he replied.
“First of all, they are only there because they babysit the twins for me if I can’t make it to pick them up afterschool. And secondly, if the twins are saying anything or doing anything towards you, that is of their own accord. I don’t talk to anyone about you because that’s a waste of my time. What you do is your business. I couldn’t care less what it is you do,” I scoffed. He had some nerve to come here and say something like that to me.
“Is that so? Then why is it that I have caught your little friend, Alejandro was it, practically stalking me? That doesn’t sound like you don’t care to me, Mr. Knight,” he said as if boasting about catching me in whatever act he believed I was a part of.
“Do you honestly think I would put Alejandro up to that? You must be stupid if you do. Whatever Alejandro does, has nothing to do with me. If you must know, he did tell me he has seen you around lately after he practically tried to rape me only a few days ago. Alejandro and I are not friends nor are we acquaintances. So, I will only repeat myself one more time. I don’t have anything to do with him and I don’t care what or who you do,” I stated. Gah! That just made it sound like I cared what he did. Damn it! You have such a way with words, Rayce. How brilliant.
“So you say so. Look, just don’t speak negatively about me to my kids. That’s a little immature don’t you think? But then again, you’re practically a child, right?” he stated. I take back everything I ever thought about this man. He is a complete asshole. I hope a mountain of bottle cap candies fall on him, by the way I hate bottle cap candies. He would deserve it, though. I cannot believe he called me a child.
“You know what, Mr. King? I think it would be of your best interest if you left my office. If you need any business inquiries I suggest you speak to my father. Thank you, now have a damn good day,” I stated before turning back to my computer. I heard him sigh and get up before hearing the soft click of my door.
What an asshole! I cannot believe he just said that!
“The nerve of that guy,” I muttered to myself.
After that, I pretty much had a shit day. He ruined my whole entire day just by stepping into my office.
When I left from work, I made sure to order some pizza for the kids and the three teens that were camped out at my house.
“I home guys! And I brought pizza!” I yelled out. The kids came running towards me followed by the three teenagers.
“Daddy!” yelled Mickey and Mikey, clinging onto my legs. Astrid took the pizzas from me and smiled before heading into the kitchen.
“Hey guys!” I said squatting down to their level. “How was school today?”
That sent them on a tirade. They told me all about their day in kindergarten. Apparently, they met four new friends; Jace, Jade, Cristiana, and Crystal. Jace and Jade were in first grade and Cristiana and Crystal were in kindergarten as well. After feeding and bathing the kids, I read them a fairy tale and they fell right to sleep. I kissed them on the forehead before heading to the living room where I left the teenagers.
“So,” said sitting beside Shawna. They were watching some show about vampires I think. “Your dad stopped by my office today.”
“What? Why?” asked Shawna. Shane turned the TV down and watched me closely; the same questions were swimming through her eyes.
“It seems that he thinks you guys spend too much time here and that I am influencing some new bad behavior you are exhibiting at home. Guys, what’s going on? Why are you acting out towards your dad?” I asked. It became awfully quiet. No one seemed to want to answer. “Guys?”
“He is being a complete asshole to you!” exclaimed Shane.
“Hey! Watch it. He is your father. Now explain,” I stated. I couldn’t just let them say that stuff about their dad. He is still their dad.
“It’s just….well, we all know you have a crush on our dad,” stated Shawna. What the hell? I only knew the man for a few months, three to be exact. Why would I possibly have a crush on that infuriating man?
“You guys,” I chuckled. “I don’t like your dad like that.”
“You’re a bad liar, Rayce,” stated Astrid. I gave her the stink eye causing her to smirk at me. I pouted.
“What Astrid is trying to say is that we all know you like him. Even Niall, Marie, Alecka, and your parents know. It’s not really a secret,” Shawna replied.
Could they be right? Do I have a crush on Asher? As if! That’s absurd! The man is irritating to say the least. I think I have spent more time planning his downfall in the past few hours than I have ever done in my life.
“Guys, I don’t like him. And if I did, what does that have to do with how you have been behaving?” I asked.
“It’s just that we thought you guys would make a great couple,” Shawna began.
“But, then he started bringing other guys around, ya know?” said Shane.
“We just couldn’t stand the idea that he was really going to ignore the chemistry you two so obviously share,” Shawna finished.
“What exactly have you been doing at home?” I asked, curiously.
“It started off with just ignoring him whenever he talked to us,” said Shawna.
“But then we just kind of started telling him no to things and making back handed comments about his whoring around,” said Shane. I gave her an unimpressed look when she said that. I can’t believe they have done such things.
“Guys, that’s not good. No matter what your dad may do towards me or not, has nothing to do with you. I appreciate what you were trying to do. Seriously, don’t treat your dad like that. He loves you both so very much. So please stop what you are doing. Okay?” I asked. They looked at each other before nodding at me.
“Ok,” they said in unison. I gave them both a hug.
“So, it’s getting late and you have school tomorrow. It’s time for ya’ll to head home,” I said. They all sighed disappointed I giggled before shooing them out the door.
“We’ll see you tomorrow, Rayce,” Astrid said. I gave all of them hugs and kisses before watching them get into the elevator. I closed and locked the door making sure the lights were off throughout the apartment. I checked on the twins one more time before heading to my room to shower.
Once I was out of the shower, I decided to draw a little. My recently new sketch was turning out wonderfully. I didn’t know what exactly I was drawing but it looked very beautiful. Kind of like a beach of some sort. I looked at the clock and noticed it was pushing close to midnight. I put my sketchbook and pencils away. I crawled into my bed and snuggled up to my pillow.
Well, hopefully tomorrow will be better. One can only hope. Before I knew it, I was out like a light.
A/N
I hope you guys enjoyed this short chapter. I was suffering from major writers block. If you also read my other story Loving Mr. Benton I apologize for not updating recently. You also might have noticed, that's if you read LMB, that Danni will be appearing here very soon. I basically wrote this chapter listening to Lego House by Ed Sheeran on repeat. Soooooo, Comment, Vote, and/or Follow if you haven't already. Look out for the next update. Lets hope it will be soon! --Love Jay