Chapter 145 - CHAPTER 145: BLIND DATE

"Have you heard anything from Rachelle?" Marcus asked Sonny.

"No sir. But some reporters said they have seen her at the airport last night. 

"Don't you think it's a little bit suspicious?" Marcus voiced. 

He can't help but think about the things that happened in just a day. His name was cleared. He cancelled the conference yesterday then a public statement from Rachelle clean his name and all. 

But all the things happened yesterday doesn't makes sense at all.

Rachelle crying on the phone while telling him about the child.

The letter that was written as 'HELP!'

The suspicious woman in a hooded jacket walking behind Rachelle's back while getting out at the hotel.

The public statement of Rachelle clearing Marcus' name about the child thingy.

Then, Rachelle's sudden flight abroad without a word to him.

It's not like Rachelle to act consistently. It seems to him like everything was planned from the beginning and Rachelle is acting as per order.

Who is behind it? Who could it be? Is it really Barry? But his father is out of the country since the other day. Though he has the power to do something like this with just one call. 

Marcus was wondering about everything when his phone got a message. He nonchalantly checked it after a few seconds and to his surprise, it came from Rachelle's number.

"I'm sorry for everything. I lied about the fact that you are the child's father but I guess it's time to stop now. Don't ask the reason why but I am planning to send the child back to where he really belongs. As for me, I am going to start my life in another country. I might not be able to see you again but I hope you can forgive me for everything I did. I caused you so much trouble. Be careful and watch out. Not all people can be trusted."

He's been staring at his phone for quite some time. Looks like Rachelle is okay but he's greatly puzzled with the last two sentences. Why will she warn him? Does she know something?

Be careful and watch out. Not all people can be trusted.

"Mr. Hanes, I just want to remind you that the flight is in two hours." The woman has a bright smile on her face. She was expecting the young man to respond but it was too obvious that his mind is in another dimension. 

"Sir---- "

"I will inform him." Sonny cut her off. "Why don't you go home and prepare your things. I'll come to you after an hour." 

"Oh, okay." She took one last glance at the young man staring intently on his phone before walking out the door.

"Mr. Hanes, is everything okay?" Sonny walk closer and taps the daze man. 

"I can't remember a day where you did not ask me if everything's okay." Marcus replied. "Don't you have any other words except that? A cheesier one perhaps?" He taunts the middle aged man. 

"Ahem…" Sonny clears his throat. "Sorry, but I'm not good at that."

"That's the reason why you still don't have a wife." Marcus sneered jokingly.

"Excuse me, sir. If I may just remind you, the reason why I stayed single is because…."

"Sonny, I know you've been loyal to this family for long but you are aging. I don't want you to age alone so if you can just find a suitable wife then I'll make sure to help you with everything." He raises his hand and tap the middle age man. 

"I totally understand your concern, Mr. Hanes, but I am totally fine. Why are you worrying about things I do not consider as a burden? I have decided to become a monk when I turn 50 so don't bother setting up another blind date, okay?" He looks at the young man meaningfully and with sarcasm.

They are having eye to eye battle at the moment. Marcus never failed to set-up a blind date for Sonny every month. Sonny have been complying with his terms in the past but the recent blind date last month left a traumatic experience he could never forget. 

Usually, Marcus chooses some demure, professional women close to his age for the blind date. However, it always ends after that dinner too. Not that the women don't find him appealing but Sonny chose to turn them down in a good way. But the last blind date seems to be a playful prank.

He was expecting a beautiful young woman just like the others but the whole blind date went wrong. He met a big woman who has five grown children! Worst, she looks like she's almost a grandmother now. 

How he wanted to ditch the old woman but he decided to end it as quick as possible and in a good and friendly way---not insulting the old woman. However, the old woman finds Sonny intriguing as well as interesting so she keeps on showing up to wherever Sonny is without a word.

"Don't you like my recent gift?" Marcus taunted him. "Isn't she adorable?" A playful smirk escape from his lips.

"Yeah, she's adorable… too adorable for me to turn my resignation in as soon as tomorrow. I have decided to be a monk starting tomorrow." He glared at the young man before walking pass him.

Marcus couldn't hold his laughter any longer therefore he burst into a playful laugh.

"You can't bribe me with food."

"I know. But I'm not bribing you. I just want to have a meal with you before I go."

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"Ah, I am so tired!" Jessa exclaims as soon as she lays down her tired body on the soft couch. Jade sat beside her then lean on the woman's small buŧŧ. 

"Yeah, I'm too tired to move a finger too."

The two ladies heaved a heavy sigh. There are a lot of people who attended the said conference and as per hearsay, more people will come tomorrow. 

It would be another tiring day for them.

It was supposed to be their day off but since the hotel lacks manpower, they have to sacrifice their day-offs. Overtime was supposed to be a good news to the two women. However, after this long day, they'll probably chose to have their breaks instead. 

They are from the maintenance department. So it's their duty to make sure that everything is in order; every area must be thoroughly clean. 

"Can't we have a break for at least 30 minutes? I really wanna sleep!" Jessa whɨnės but still force herself to stand up. "I have to clean two rooms; I'll see you later."

"I want to help you but I have to rush to my part time job, I'm sorry." Jade muttered softly.

"That's fine, I'll see you at home then."

"Ehm." Jade decided to rest for a few minutes before running to her part time job--- cooking at a shelter near the city. It's not totally a part time job to be honest. She just termed it that way. But the truth is, she's volunteering.

As for Jessa, she quickly went up to room 606. After making sure that everything is clean, she moved to the next room--607. She's fixing the flowers on the vase when someone entered the room. 

She immediately turns around to greet the guest but she stood frozen from her location. Her eyes were glued at the tall and handsome man before her. He has a great body that every woman could only dream of touching. And although he has a big scar on his face to his neck, the marks only accentuated his irresistible charm. 

Jessa was drooling over him when someone came in and interrupted her moment. 

"Excuse me miss, if your done with your job, can you leave the room? Your guests would like to rest." She can hear the sarcasm on the woman's voice.

Her face burns red with embarrassment. "Sorry!" She exclaims before walking pass them.

"But what if she is indeed the wife? Omo!" Jessa bit her lower lip. "I better leave before that woman makes a scene." 

"Mr. Hanes, I'll be on the other room. If you need anything else, please let me know." Zenia voiced before closing the room to Marcus' room.