Chapter 146: Subtle like its almost not there 1

Jordan turned off the shower knob as the flashback image of Paige getting into Anthony's car came to his mind. For some reason, he didn't feel alright with it. He pulled a towel from the shelf and wrapped it around his waist and walked out of the bathroom.

Jordan stared at the phone on the table for a long time before he finally picked it up and dialled Paige's number, calling her.

.....

Carlien sat on Paige's study table reading a story book as Paige hanged her clothes inside her wardrobe.

''So, you feel guilty that Jordan saw you in another man's car?'' Carlien turned the book's cover upside as she turned to face Paige asking her. Paige had told her about Anthony before.

''Well, is not exactly guilt. Whatever, I don't really know what I feel and why? Somehow, I'm worried about what he will think of me. Because there is still the issue of Joel and Amy and now Anthony?'' Paige said as she frowned not knowing exactly what she feeling at the moment.

''Who is Amy?'' Carlien asked and Paige's phone started ringing. Paige placed the white blouse in her hands on the bed and reached for the phone.

''Jordan?'' Paige murmured and Carlien got up from her chair and scurried over immediately.

''Jordan?'' Carlien said and looked at the name which Paige had changed to 'bratty Prince Jordan' and chuckled ''bratty Prince Jordan? Paige, why is your life suddenly getting interesting?''

''Quiet, let me answer it first'' Paige said and answered the call right away.

''Yes, is there something you want, Your Royal Highness?'' Paige asked sarcastically.

''Who was that man you left in the car with?'' Jordan asked rather impatiently and Paige frowned.

''Why? Do you think you are the only one with a luxurious car?'' Paige said not exactly giving Jordan the answered he wanted.

''Paige, I am asking you for the last time, who was that man?'' Jordan asked angrily and Paige screamed back.

''Why are getting angry with me? Did I commit a sin by getting into the car of a friend? If you are calling me because of that, then I don't think I owe you an answer. Is my personal matter'' Paige said back.

''I don't care whether is it your personal matter or not, just don't get involved with dangerous people that's all'' Jordan said and ended the call.

''Wow, this guy is so domineering and frustrating. What does he mean by I shouldn't get involved with dangerous people? What is he to me?'' Paige said and threw the phone away on the bed.

''What happened?'' Carlien asked cautiously and went back to her chair. She was going to tease her earlier on but just judging by her face, she knew Paige was pissed off.

''He told me not to get involved with dangerous people. Does he not even know he is the most dangerous person in my life currently?'' Paige said and sat on the bed.

''Paige, maybe he was worried that's all'' Carlien said and Paige humped.

''Worried? Him? What is he worried about? He is probably just pissed off by the fact that I have another man who is just the opposite of himself. That bratty Royal highness only cares about one person, himself!!!''

''Calm down, Paige. You know what, let's forget about him. Tell me about that rival of yours instead'' Carlien said.

''Rival? You mean Amy?'' Paige asked.

''Yes, Amy. Who is she?''

''The lady I saw Joel with the other time. He introduced her to me yesterday. I met them outside. He said she is just a co-worker. He introduced me as his neighbour's daughter and said he sees me as his kid sister'' Paige said and laid on the bed looking at the ceiling.

''A neighbour's daughter who is like a sister? Paige, serious you are more pathetic than I thought'' Carlien said as she opened her story book to read.

''Why am I pathetic?'' Paige asked.

''I'm pretty sure you smiled when he introduced you to her'' Carlien said.

''I don't know. At that moment I really didn't know what kind of emotion I was feeling. I just merely watched them do the talking and when they were done, I went inside to sleep'' Page said.

''Listen to me, you need to avoid that man, ok? He is not yours. The sooner you snap out of this infatuation the better for your heart and health. You are setting yourself up for a disaster'' Carlien said sincerely and Paige chuckled.

''Whoa. What a good friend you are. Is good that I can always count on you to hit me with the truth anytime, any day even when you know I am dead angry'' Paige said and stood up.

''Don't dare touch me or I am calling your father in here'' Carlien said and stood up knowing very well what Paige was going to do to her. Carlien hated to be tickled the most and that was what Paige was going to do to her.

''Call him. He is not in the house and you are going to face my wrath today, friend'' Paige said and moved closer to Carlien.

''Paige, stop. I promise to not say anything again. Even if you are going to keep on crushing on Joel for the rest of your life, I promise to not say a word about it'' Carlien said as she leaned against the table while Paige tickled her.

''Oh, really? But, that was the same thing you said the last time'' Paige said.

''Paige, I promise this is really the last time'' Carlien said as tears swelled up in her eyes and Paige stopped and asked.

''Are you crying?''

''You know I hate been tickled'' Carlien said in a choked voice and Paige felt bad.

''Come here, let this big sister give you a hug. I won't tickle you again'' Paige said and gave Carlien a hug.

''You wench'' Carlien said and they both laughed.

''Are you sleeping here tonight?'' Paige asked.

''En, I told my mom I was going to sleep here tonight since is weekend'' Carlien said.

''That's good because I have a lot to talk about tonight'' Paige added as she turned back to finish hanging her clothes.

''I will take a shower first, and next time don't you dare tickle me or call yourself my big sister. I am three months older than you'' Carlien said and hit Paige on her a** before running into the bathroom.

''Carly, you, just sleep there'' Paige said.

...….

City View Estates, the next morning.

Attoh's Villa.

Jordan sat across his father quietly as the latter spoke. Jordan didn't have the nicest relationship with his father but he still respected him all the same.

''Next week is your mother's death anniversary. I might not be around Jordan. I have to go to Country B for a congress'' Damien Attoh said and Jordan chuckled.

''This is the third-year and third time that you have never gotten time to be there for mother's death anniversary. Every time, it is this meeting or that meeting'' Jordan said coldly.

''I'm doing this for you and Ivy. Since your mother passed away, you have refused to have anything doing with the company. All you do is teach at the University and leave the company matters to me to handle'' Damien Attoh said displeased.

''I told you. I will not have anything doing with that company. You were so focused on the company and didn't care about my mother and she died without anyone by her side. I am going to do whatever I want and will not be pinned down by you or the affairs of the company'' Jordan said till remembering how his mother died because his father was busy attending meetings. It was the same time he was also out of the country schooling.

''Also, don't say you are doing this for me or Ivy. She is just sixteen and you're so busy that she can't even see you. You promised to be there on mom's anniversary. She will be so disappointed. For more than eight months now she hasn't seen you and was happy when I told her you will be spending some time with her during the anniversary'' Jordan added.

''I will make time for her. After I am back from Country B, I will spend some time with her'' Damien Attoh said.

''I want to go for her. She is not going back there after the anniversary. I want to take care of my sister myself'' Jordan said and Damien Attoh looked at him.

''Why would you bring her back here where she has the worst memories? The caretaker and nurses that I got are doing a good job with her. Why do you want to burden yourself with her?'' Damien Attoh said and Jordan replied sharply.

''Because she is my sister and I am her brother. The nurses and the caretaker may be doing a good job but they are not her family. If I wasn't away at that time, she wouldn't have gotten into that accident in the first place'' Jordan said blaming himself for his sister's current state. Ivy couldn't walk with her legs without help after an accident that took place a few years ago.

''Jordan, for how long are you going to blame yourself for what happened to Ivy?'' Damien Attoh asked sadly.

''I have a lecture to give this afternoon, I will take my leave first'' Jordan said and stood up to go. Damien Attoh didn't stop him.