CHAPTER 25 I HAVE THREE RULES
The cabman halt his car on the roadway close to the cafe shop. Ann heaved a sigh of relief before she dipped her hand into the black bag and brought out some money.
“Here, have it”. She stretched her hand forth, offering him the cash in her hands before he turned his neck backward and collected it.
“Have a nice day ma’am”. The cabman said, patiently waiting for her to get off his car so he could proceed with his movement.
Ann flashed him a half smile before she opened the door and alighted from the car.
The car zoomed off immediately while she ran across the road straight to the lobby where she stood to catch her breath.
She exhaled sharply before she turned to the coffee shop in front of her. She smiled,”Breakup here I come”. She said inwardly before she strode into the cafe.
“Bing”. The sound of the cafe door opened, brought the attention of the receptionist.
“Ma’am, how can I help you?”. The white young receptionist sitting inside the counter asked politely.
Ann felt distracted by the hand waving at her at the table close to the window which made her ignore the receptionist and focused on the person waving at her. She stares for some second, stepping on her toe to lift up her height to see the face of the stranger waving at her. “Diego”. She called after she had spotted his face.
She didn’t hesitate before she strode through the passenger way to the last table close to the mirror.
“Hello beautiful”. Diego said with a grin on his face while standing up and leaning close to her for a kiss.
Ann felt disgusted by his act that she nudged him aside before she took her seat on the chair opposite him.
Diego was lucky enough to hold onto himself from falling back on the chair and he seems to be surprised by her awkward attitude. He maintained the smile on his face and made himself believe that she might be in a bad mood.
“Wanna eat anything?”. He asked while he sat down on the soft chair.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
Ann scoffed in response as she averted her gaze at the door, keeping her eyes busy by staring at the people who trip into the cafe.
“Okay… I will take that as a yes”. He said as he didn’t get any response from her. He turned his back to face the receptionist. “Order for table five”. He called out for the attention of the receptionist before he turned back to face Ann. “Can you explain what is going on Ann?”. Diego asked, feeling pissed by the silent treatment that she’s giving him.
She let out a chuckling scoff before she spoke,”You tell me”. Ann said while she folded her arm and lingered her eyes on his face.
“A date or something maybe?”. He responded in a questioning tone as he was unsure. “Or is it your birthday??”. He asked. “It can’t be, isn’t it?”. Diego inquired curiously.
“Why…”. Silver half yelled as she slammed her hand angrily against the table, making him jerk backwards in disbelief. She expected an apology from him and a good explanation for what he did to her but instead he acted like he did nothing which made her feel irritated. “Stop acting like you don’t know what you did”. She said angrily.
He creased his brow, looking confused as ever,”What I did?”. He asked. “How I’m I supposed to know if you don’t tell me? ” He said. “Look, I came here because I think that you miss me alot and you want us to spend some time together but this is totally the opposite”. Diego said calmly and Silver let out a soft mocking laughter.
“You told me you’re out of town”. She said and he froze. “What brought you here then?? huh??”. She asked and before he could respond, she spoke again. “Or where you spending some free time with your new chick out there”. Silver yelled which brought the attention of the people in the cafe towards them.
“Shhh… Silver please calm down”. Diego shushes her in a whispering tone while he leaned closer before he spoke,”People are watching us, please lower your voice okay, we can fix things out”. He said, coaxing his voice which made her exhale tremendously. He reclined his back on the chair while the people watching them darted their gaze to another direction. “What is wrong with you Silver, are you seriously okay?”. He asked and her mouth dropped open. She was beginning to feel doubt as he didn’t act as if he knew what she was talking about. “We can talk about this Silver but please just tell me, what is wrong with you?”. He asked and Silver slightly gulped in.
“Tea sir?”. The waitress asked and Diego nodded in response before she placed the tray on the table. “Enjoy”. She said before she dismissed it.
Silver grabbed one cup of coffee from the tray and brought it to her lips. She blew the vapor coming out from the cup before she took a sip into my mouth.
“That’s just it?”. Diego asked as he observed her. “You’re not gonna say anything?”. He asked.
She gritted her teeth in anger and bit her lower lip to avoid herself from screaming,”Stop all your pretends Diego and just tell me the truth”. Silver said in an angry tone of a voice.
Diego scoffs while he runs his fingers through his hair,”Do you know what?”. He asked with a scorn on his face. He dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out a huge amount of cash before he slammed it against the table. “Here is some money, when you’re done blabbering and talking bullshit you can call me so we can talk”. He growled in rage leaving her totally frozen in horror.
“Wait”. Silver stopped him with her voice as he stood up to leave.
“What is it now?”. Diego asked nonchalantly.
“You wanna really know why I’m here?”. Silver asked while he nodded and sat down on the chair. “Well… it’s… it’s…”. She couldn’t finish her statement as she was distracted by the door bell. She darted her gaze over to the door and went totally numb as she recognized the man who had just walked in. His dark curled hair framed his face the moment he jolted his gaze towards the direction she was. Their eyes met and she was indeed paralyzed while staring into his icy blue eyes, those eyes are what caught her attention and no matter how she tries to take it off, it keeps on dragging her back, making her lose her focus. Slowly, her eyes went down from his eyes to his enchanting lips, taking her time to observe him. He was looking totally hot, especially in the black leather jacket he was wearing matched with the blue crazy jean. But why is he here? What is he doing here? She found herself wondering while she drooled uncontrollably over him.
“Uhm hum”. Diego cleared his throat just to get back her attention.
Silver heart raced as Diego’s deep voice pulled her out of her daze. She noticed how the corner of the man’s mouth turned up into a crooked smile, making her realize that he did catch her staring at him, checking him out.
Silver shook her head while she blinked her eyes twice, hopefully thinking that it was just her imagination but it wasn’t. The man was standing behind the counter and talking to one of the receptionist ladies.
“Is there anything wrong or should I take…?”. Diego’s voice drifted off as he traced her gaze while turning his head to look at what she was staring behind him.
“No, no, no, no”. Silver stopped him while waving her hand at his face to bring back his attention. “There is absolutely nothing”. She said while faking a smile on her face.
Diego glanced at her, her face was glowing red, it seemed as if she was feeling nervous and trying to hide something from him. He glared at her suspiciously before he asked again,” Are you sure?”.
“You know what?”. She asked while she grabbed her bag and stood up. “Let’s just go outside and talk about it”. Silver suggested as though she was feeling uncomfortable being in the cafe.
“Are you sure you’re okay?”. Diego asked as he wasn’t still convinced by her response.
“Come on”. Silver said as she grasped his wrist and pulled him along with her. She lowered her face when she got to the door and opened it before leaving the cafe.
“Silver”. Diego called and pulled her back. “Tell me, what is wrong, tell me I want us to fix things right”. He said.
“It’s funny how you act like you did nothing”. Silver said, calming before she lifted her head up to his face.
“I still don’t get you Silver”. Diego looked down at her with the confused expression written all over his face.
“Explain this”. Silver said in a croaked voice while she deep her hand into her bag and brought out her phone. She played the video he had sent to her before she revealed it to his face. “Act like you didn’t send this to me, you cheater!!!”. She hit her fist on his chest angrily as tears clouded in her eyes.
Dante snatched the phone from her hand as he watched the video being played. The first question that came into his head is” how did she get the video? How is it possible that he sent it to her??”. “Jesus”. He said inwardly as he remembered when Rocco gave him his phone. He realized that Rocco was filming him from behind while he ride on that lady in the hotel and had sent the video to Silver when he wasn’t watching him.
“Even though you’re tired of me why didn’t you tell me Diego”. She cried out. “I know we’re not perfect but why Diego, why!!! I tried my best to be good for you! I gave you everything!! I even introduced you to my family and they liked you!!! You cheater!!!”. Silver yelled out angrily while she continuously punched her fist against his chest as tears gushed out of her eyes.
“I didn’t do it Silver”. Diego yelled.
“Then who did it!!! Who fucking did huh!!!”. Silver retorted and in a swift movement he slammed her back against the wall.
“I won’t do anything to hurt you Silver, you know that!”. He lowered his head and placed it upon her forehead while focusing on her eyes. “I love you Silver”. Diego cupped her cheek with both hands as he said.
She closed her eyes tightly, allowing the tear to gush out more,” I am sorry Diego, our relationship is over”. Silver said and Diego retreated back away from her.
“Silver, I can fix this”. Diego said as he leaned closer to her again.
“There is nothing you can fix!!! You have already broken what is left of me”. Silver cried out. “Just let me go please”. Silver braced his hand on his chest and pushed him to move away from her path.
“Silver we can’t just end up like that, I love you!!!”. Diego yelled.
She turned around to face him,” I have three rules Diego, three!!!”. She yelled while revealing her three finger’s to his face. “Don’t lie to me, don’t use me and if you are tired of me leave me alone”. Silver said angrily before she walked out.
He ran towards her, stretching his hand to reach for Silver’s arm but was deterred by the unknown man that came in between and stood in his path. “Excuse me man, what do you want?”. Diego asked.
Silver paused, on hearing Diego made that statement. She turned back to see who Diego was referring to.