Chapter 97

97 His Ex

Arthur’s cell phone rings repeatedly, disturbing the owner’s sleep. With an annoyed expression on his face, he grabbed the phone that was lying on the table and picked up the call.

“Who’s the insolent human calling people so early in the morning like this?” Arthur’s protested.

[It’s eleven o’clock in the afternoon, idiot. And it’s me, Daniel.]

“I know, that’s why I can call you insolent. What’s wrong? I’m still sleepy.”

[Are you with your sugar baby? I’m guessing you had sex with her all night.]

“Unfortunately not. So what’s the matter? I’m not in the mood to make small talk with you,” Arthur replied with a yawn. He got out of bed looking for the whereabouts of his sugar baby, who was not beside him earlier.

[You got Janice’s wedding invitation, right?]

“Ah, I did want to ask you earlier. Yes, I already knew about that. Then?”

[Are you coming?]

.....

“If you want to know, actually Janice called me again and threatened me to come. I have no choice anymore,” Arthur snorted in annoyance, Daniel laughed at that. Arthur sat on the dining table chair looking at Kalea who was busy cooking and did not even seem to notice that Arthur was near the girl.

[I will also come. But did you know that she will also attend her best friend’s wedding?]

Arthur was stunned, he had forgotten about it.

[You’re still there, right? Or did you overlook the fact that Janice is a friend of-]

“Yeah, I forgot. I don’t know, I’ll think about it again,” Arthur replied, rubbing his hair in sudden frustration.

“How long will you think about it?”

[Three years.]

[Fuck, the wedding is tomorrow!]

“How strange, why does she always say anything all of a sudden anyway. Does she think I’m unemployed?”

[Have you forgotten the nature of that woman? She’s a sudden human. Well, for some people, at least. I’m sure she’s like that only to her closest friends.]

“I don’t care. I’m getting less and less likely to come.”

[Just come, accompany me.]

“Ewh, Daniel. You should have said that to women, I’m still straight.”

[Fuck, that’s not what I meant! Haah ... whatever, you always make my blood boil.]

“That’s good, you’re getting to check your health more often, and moreover you can examine your own body. Becoming a doctor is very cost-effective, huh?”

[Shut your mouth, damn it. I’m getting annoyed.]

“Then I’ll hang up, bye-”

[I will come there with your sister.]

“Wait- what?! What do you mean?! Why suddenly bring Angela?!” Arthur shouted until he got up from his seat and made Kalea, who had been busy with her own world, jump in surprise. Arthur’s eyes widened in shock, why did his best friend suddenly get closer to his sister?

[You think I’d be better off accompanied by Zeline or Angela?]

“Accompanied by me, asshole.”

[Ewh, I’m still straight, Arthur. Alright, I’m closing. Bye.]

“What-” Arthur looked at the screen of his cell phone, which was no longer connected to Daniel. Arthur shook his head; for some reason, Arthur was concerned about his sister accompanying Daniel. Because he knew that his sister had liked his best friend for a long time. However, he always warns Angela to stop liking Daniel because Daniel’s personality is similar to his. Arthur does not want his sister to be hurt by Daniel and ruin the friendship between them.

Besides, Daniel likes Zeline, even though he does not tell Angela.

“Arthur? What’s wrong? You look frustrated?” Kalea asked as she put down a simple breakfast for the two of them. She also prepared coffee for Arthur and tea for her.

“Lea, are you free tomorrow?” Arthur asked suddenly. Kalea frowned as she sat in front of the man.

“Looks like I’ll stay here. What’s wrong?”

“Would you like to accompany me to my friend’s wedding?”

“Eh?”

***

“A-are you sure you’re taking me to your friend’s wedding? Shouldn’t my whereabouts be unknown to those closest to you?” Kalea asked, still doubting. In two hours they had to leave for the wedding of Janice, Arthur’s college friend.

Arthur drags Kalea to a famous boutique to buy luxurious clothes that will make Kalea even more charming and seductive. Not to mention getting her hair done and makeup was done at the city’s famous salon. Everything Arthur did was to make his sugar baby more charming and prettier than that person.

Arthur looked at Kalea from head to toe, he smiled sweetly as he walked over to his sugar baby. “Yeah, it’s not a problem anyway. Everyone knows that I must have brought one of my women.”

“... how can you say things like that so lightly.”

“Ah, no. Instead they will be surprised by it. After all, is there something wrong with what I said?

“No, it’s just that my expectations were too high.”

“Hee, what do you expect from me, hm?” Arthur asked, teasing the girl. A thin grin tugged at the lips of the man who had a mole under his eye.

“F-forget it. So when are we leaving?”

“Wait a minute, don’t be too hasty, Lea. I even intend to come when they’ve cleaned the building,” Arthur replied as he typed something on his cell phone.

“That’s called an insolent human.”

Arthur tried to contact Daniel, but the man didn’t pick up. Arthur grunts, annoyed; he wants to call his sister but is afraid Daniel is just playing a joke on him. Besides, there was something that bothered him more than that. He did not know if he would be ready to meet someone who had made him like this all this time. The person who had such a big influence on Arthur that he turned into a jerk.

So much hatred and other feelings that are difficult to describe. Arthur did not really want to meet that person. He was still contemplating whether he should go to Janice’s wedding or not.

His phone rang and Daniel called him. Arthur quickly picked up the call.

[What? I’m already in place. Where are you? You’re coming, right? You’re not a coward, are you?]

“Fuck you, wait for me there. I’m going to punch you. Who are you coming with? My sister?”

[I didn’t expect you to respond to my joke. You come, if you want to know who I brought.]

“I’m serious.”

[Me too, come quickly. Janice looks really pretty tonight.]

The call was terminated unilaterally by Arthur. “Lea, let’s go,” the man pulled Kalea by the hand to get into the car and drove to the wedding venue, which was not so close to their current location.

Kalea swallowed her saliva roughly when she saw the elegant-looking people, their faces were both beautiful and handsome. Kalea is like being in a different world, it is like a celebrity wedding. The girl gasped in surprise when Arthur unbuckled her seatbelt.

“Why are you so tense? Don’t be nervous, it’s just a normal wedding and you don’t need to play anything,” Arthur said with a smile. Arthur’s smile, which is indeed sweet and becomes addictive for anyone who sees it as if there is an addictive substance in that smile.

“What should I say later?” Kalea asked, still reluctant to get out of the car.

“You’re one of the women I’ve always played with. It’s simple, right? If they ask why I brought you, I’ll tell them it’s because there’s no other option.”

Kalea scowled in annoyance, she did not like her sugar daddy’s overly relaxed answer. “Why am I being looked down upon by you?”

“Huh? Of course, I didn’t mean that. Coincidence, Lea, is what this is called coincidence. You also happen to be free, that’s why I invited you. How about it?” Arthur asked correcting his words. Do not let the misunderstanding get longer and end in a fight that messes up their plan.

Kalea snorted, and she tossed her hair back. In Arthur’s eyes, it looked very haughty and sexy. He wanted to eat Kalea right now and did not care about his friend’s wedding.

“Then come on,” Kalea said.

Arthur got out of his car turned to the passenger door and opened it. Welcoming Kalea out of the car gracefully. The girl wore a nude dress that showed her sexy shoulders, and the skirt with knee-length drapery fashion that followed the shape of her body made her look elegant and sexy at the same time. Her brunette hair was left beautifully loose and her make-up was not too thick but still exuded the beauty of the sugar baby Arthur.

Kalea held on to Arthur’s arm, they walked hand in hand into the building, where Arthur’s friend’s wedding reception was being held.

“Wow, wow! Is this handsome man Arthur?” someone shouted after they had gone inside.

Arthur turned his head, his corners lifted into a wide smile that made his face even more handsome. The man invited Kalea to approach someone who had just called him.

“Hey, long time no see, Desmond,” Arthur replied as he hugged the man.

“I thought you wouldn’t come, CEO of this very busy Jeff.Corp,” Desmond teased, patting Arthur on the shoulder quite excitedly. “Oh, who is this? Your new girlfriend? Or are you married and didn’t invite us?” the man asked now, turning his attention to Kalea who had been just staring at Arthur and his friends.

“Ah, she’s my friend,” Arthur replied, introducing Kalea. The girl just smiled as she shook hands with some of Arthur’s friends.

“Wow, are you sure she’s just your friend? She’s so young and beautiful.”

“Well, you can think so,” Arthur joked, which invited laughter from his friends. “Where’s Daniel? Have you guys met him?” Arthur asked, looking around for his best friend.

“Daniel? Looks like he came up on stage to congratulate Janice,” Desmond replied. “Oh, have you met Aurora? Your most unforgettable ex-girlfriend!”

Kalea frowned, digesting the words that came out of the mouth of one of Arthur’s friends. Ex? His most unforgettable ex-girlfriend? Arthur had someone like that?

“Hm? I was just about to say hello to you guys, but Desmond already said my name.”