Painful seduction

They got closer, and called out to him immediately. He turned to them and was surprised but he managed to hide his surprised look with a smile.

” Cathy?” He called and took just a step forward to meet them.

They were already close to him, Rhea who was already feeling shy whispered to him to let her down so she could stand but Dementrio ignored her. She made different faces at him but he paid no attention to her. Their little drama was cute and Nelly blushed at how cute they looked while fighting. She would have loved to compliment their behavior but she kept mute.

“What are you doing here? You never said you were coming?” Dementrio asked immediately they got close, he was quite skeptical of their coming.” Please let’s go inside.”

” It’s not necessary…we won’t stay for long.” Nelly tried to protest.

“Cathy Chester…it’s my order.” He said in a stern tone.

“You know I’m still married and not divorced?”

” I know…please tell your cousin I still know her as one of the Chester?” He said turning to Nelly.

” She knows.” Nelly answered with a smile.

She pulled Cathy by the wrist and they all walked upstairs…except Rhea who was in the comfort of Dementrio ‘s arms.

“I’m Rhea…nice to meet you.” She had introduced herself immediately they got in.

Luckily, Dementrio had understood she was embarrassed and had dropped her to her feet.

“You’re the one who turned the devil to a kind and cute soul.” She said, punching her cheeks lightly.

“What should I get you?” Rhea asked.Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

” Nothing…it’s not necessary. I have only come to ask for the address of your friend, Alexia Bachman.”

Rhea looked at Demetrio with fear in her eyes, Nelly noticed and felt something might go on soon.

“Alexia Bachman? May I know what you need the address for?” Dementrio asked, he tried to hide the shock in his eyes.

“Sure…I need more information about the brand. You know, for my company and everything. It’s just a friendly conversation.” She added.

“I don’t know… Cathy…she’s really a private person. I don’t even know where she lives.” He answered as he rubbed his palms on his forehead. Something he did when he was confused.

” You can call her up and tell her to meet me in a restaurant or a coffee shop or maybe here. It won’t take long I promise.”

Dementrio looked at Rhea for help but she turned away, their plans were about to blow and she was really confused.

” Use your phone and call her up.” She finally said to him,

He looked at her skeptical about what she had just asked him to do but he obeyed.

He phoned her and she immediately picked up the ring.

” Hello Rhea, is that you? Please tell me you have forgiven me.” The voice on the other end of the calk said almost immediately.

“No Cin.. I mean Alexia. It’s Demetrio.”

” Ohh it’s you. I thought it was Rhea. How is she now?”

” She’s fine. Alexia you remember Cathy…the one I introduced to you the other time. She’s here with me and wants to speak with you.” He said, trying to expose Cathy’s presence for her to understand.

” Cathy…what does she want? Please don’t let her see me.”

” Alexia, it’s really important. I want to see you ”

There was total silence and Cathy guessed she must have ended the call but no…the call was still on.

” Okay…we can meet by 4 pm tomorrow at the hotel close to Dementrio ‘s house.”

She said finally and ended the call.

Immediately the call went off, she took a deep breath as the phone slowly dropped on the floor. Her heart was throbbing so fast and she felt soon her heart would fail and her world would crumble. Cindy had just returned home still feeling guilty about Rhea. She kept on checking her phone for a text or call. She had just finished having a shower when her phone rang, she rushed to it and didn’t even check who the caller was. It turned out to be Dementrio and he had no news from Rhea, he kept calling her Alexia and she felt something was wrong. He had never called her that before and she was quite suspicious about the new name, she knew immediately bygst something was up and when he exposed that Cathy was with him, she was able to clear her doubt.

Was it possible Cathy was suspecting her? She hadn’t even asked why she wanted to see her.

*****

” Did you notice anything strange between them?” Nelly had asked immediately they entered the car.

” Yes…they looked surprised as we asked for Alexia, especially his girlfriend…what was her name again?”

” You mean Rhea?”

” Yes…Rhea. Maybe she’s just so surprised but we finally got what we wanted. By tomorrow evening we will unravel the mystery.” Cathy said, although she wished whatever she said was going to happen exactly how she had said it to be.

” Yes…how about we drop by at the restaurant just around that corner and get something to eat. I’m famished.”

” Okay then.” Shee started the car and drove to the restaurant. It was just a stone throw away from where they were.

The restaurant was an Italian one, with very fanciful and colorful decorations. The type Cathy loved, just bright and beautiful colors.

She guessed it was a new restaurant from the looks and building.

The waiter came up with the menu to take their order immediately. They got sitted and were made comfortable.

Cathy ordered Pasta and sauce since it was the simplest dish on the menu, as for Nelly it was the first time she was in an Italian restaurant so she decided to make do with the opportunity she had. She ordered a 3 course meal on the food which sounded fanciful to her.

After some time the waiter returned with their meals, Cathy who was already hungry couldn’t wait for them to serve Nelly. She started eating immediately, but when she turned to look outside safe saw someone she hadn’t expected.