A Night With Him – Episode 26

A NIGHT WITH HIM

Zeemah writes 

Chapter 26

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“Do something Eric!” Irene screamed when she saw Alex bringing out a small knife.

Even before Eric could make a move, Tom was fast enough to jerk the knife from Alex’s hand. He tossed it far away and Irene sighed in relief.

But They were still fighting!

Eric who was trying to regain his sight from the punch he got,staggered out of the car.
He was determined to separate them this time even though his sight wasn’t balanced, he didn’t even know who gave him that punch between Alex and Tom, all he knew was that he went blind for minutes.
Would Tom do that to him?

No!
Alex should be the one who did but what if it’s Tom.
Anyone can do anything when annoyed.

Eric pushed himself so hard between the fighting men and they all fell to the ground.
Alex and Tom stood up almost immediately to continue their fight.
They were both bleeding from the lips, with cuts on their faces,Alex appeared more hurt though.
Eric knew Tom is a very good fighter ,this isn’t the first time he would see Tom use his fist, he’s just afraid Alex might pass out soon with the way he was panting.

“Stop!” Eric shouted, he was still on the floor.
He couldn’t believe Alex and Tom were on their feet already to start another round of fight.

He knew they didn’t like each other but is it to this extent?
They were both prepared to give each other more cuts!

“I swear down, if you continue this worthless fight, I’m gonna call Mr Harold and you both know what that means” Eric threatened, getting up slowly.
He wasn’t the one fighting but he felt so weak.

His threat made Alex and Tom stop and they both glared at each other, panting heavily.
Irene got out of the car and was glad to see her phone on the floor,not too far from the car.

She had thought Alex had tossed it far away.
She slowly picked it up and realised the front screen is cracked.

She sighed and turned to face the men.
Alex and Tom were still glaring at each other.
To think she caused the fight made her feel so terrible.
Tom got a cut on his cheek and a broken lip just because of her. She felt more terrible.
And to think Alex had brought out a knife to stab Tom…that thought made her shudder
He would have stabbed Tom if Tom wasn’t fast enough.

This man is truly dangerous like she thought.
Tom had a pistol in his pocket but he didn’t even attempt to bring it out during the fight.

“Both of you should just stop glaring at each other and get into the car” Eric said sternly and they both refused to move.
“Well… Mr Harold shouldn’t be that difficult to call” Eric said aloud, bringing out his phone from the front pocket.

They all knew the penalty of fight is a sack letter! And no one taught the both of them to get into the car.

**

“Tom, I’m so sorr..” Irene was saying.
“No ..it’s fine” Tom cut her short.

Eric was driving them to the hospital and the car had been in total silence until Irene spoke up.

“You don’t have to feel it’s your fault, I’ve been waiting so long for the day I’ll finally get to punch his damn face!” Tom said , obviously still angry.
“Ohh” Irene said, she was surprised Alex could be this mute.
She had expected a heated reply from him immediately Tom spoke but she hadn’t gotten any.

Should she say the fight took a toll on him?
She giggled silently to herself.

Finally!

But she was so worried Tom sustained some cuts.
She knows It’s gonna hurt when it’s been treated .

“We’re not going to Mr Harold personal hospital” Eric said.
“Why?” Irene asked.
“Doc Fern is gonna blow the cover and Tom and Alex is gonna leave!” Eric said.
“What?” Irene asked,confused.
“They both know the penalty for fight is a sack letter each!” Eric said.
“Whoa!” Irene exclaimed.

*

“Sorry” Irene kept mumbling as Tom’s cuts were being treated.
Alex’s was being treated too and he glared at her as antiseptic was being applied on his cuts.
He has been sending glares her way and she isn’t gonna take it any longer!

She glared back at him and hissed as she turned back to Tom.

Alex was surprised by her sudden retaliation but he didn’t show it.

“You both should better know the excuse to give Mr Harold concerning your faces and get ready to pay the bills” Eric said,not so nicely.
“Look…i know you’re angry or probably disappointed but..” Tom was saying.
“You disappointed me buddy!” Eric cut him short.
“He punched me first!” Tom defended.
“Whatever!” Eric shrugged.
“I can’t just sit back and watch him punch me Eric, you know that and I’m sorry to have disappointed you. I never intended to fight” Tom said.
“It’s fine buddy, i understand you ” Eric said, and patted his back.

Irene was glad,she knew Eric was pissed at Tom and now they just settled it.
“I hope the cuts doesn’t hurt so much?” She asked.
“No” Tom smiled .
“I’m sure these little cuts means nothing to Tom, if he goes shirtless you’d see that he had gone through things worst than this”
“He has scars?” Irene asked.
“So many” Eric said and Irene shook her head sadly.

No wonder he hadn’t even winced when antiseptic was being applied on the cuts..
She had wondered what sort of being he was…

*
🍂Ethan Weston building🍂
*

“What are you doing?” Ethan asked walking into the room.
“Watching more $eduction tips” Carrle said not glancing up from her laptop.

She was bent on trying the second time.
She felt she hadn’t prepared so well and that was why Harold had resisted her! She knows he wouldn’t even dare resist after trying out these ones she just watched.
She should have just done this the first time.

“Ohh..i forgot you’re planning to try again” Ethan said.
“Yeah” Carrle murmured.
“Have you ordered the dress you’re gonna wear to tomorrow’s dinner party? You know we have to look best” Ethan said.
“Ohh…yeah! I will do that once I’m done. You got your tux already?” Carrle asked.
“Of course and i just ordered the most expensive shoes in ‘ Tanya’s fashion store’ ” Ethan smiled.
Tanya fashion store is the top one in the city, and it’s well known that only the rich can afford it.
To top it all, Tanya is Carrle’s friend and she’s gonna be attending the dinner party with her fiance too.

“Wow! No doubt we’ll be the best looking couple in that Dinner party” Carrle chuckled.
“Ofcourse, we are always looking the best in every party” Ethan said.
“Of course” Carrle said.

She grinned when she saw Marie’s incoming call.

“Marie’s calling, i guess the plan worked out” She said to Ethan before picking up the call.

📞Hey Marie”
📞Hi Mrs Carrle” Marie said from the other end.
📞I know the plan worked out, she has broken her bones right? Which one? Her spinal cord?” Carrle laughed.
📞Well …” Marie drawled.
📞What?” Carrle asked.
📞The plan didn’t work out” She finally dropped the bomb.
📞What!” Carrle exclaimed. “Didn’t you do everything as planned?”
📞Mr Harold saved her!” Marie said.
📞What…the” Carrle groaned.

___🍂🍂

“I need to return to the house before Ivory get back from school” Irene said to her Mum who told her to wait till Damien’s back.
He would have loved to see her..
“Ohh…that’s true. You’ll need to be there before the little girl’s back so you can take care of her” Mrs Neave said. She was so glad when Irene told her how much Ivory appreciated the sweater.

“I spent enough time with you right?” Irene said.
“Of course” Mrs Neave smiled.

Irene had cooked,washed the dishes and cleaned the house during the few hours she’s been here.
Damien would be so happy when he’s back, he was always frowning about doing house chores.

“Are you sure the dress and the shoes are beautiful?” Irene asked her Mum for the fifth time.
She doesn’t want to disappoint Harold.
“Ofcourse Irene. That red dinner gown is the most beautiful I’ve ever seen and the shoes are just too great. Don’t feel less about it cause you made it. It’s beautiful and if it was on sale,it would be sold out in minutes.” Mrs Neave said and Irene beamed like a jolly panda.
“Thanks Mum” she said and grabbed the paper bag that contained the dress and shoes..

“You should tell Damien i made lunch already, he just needs to microwave it and dish it out when he’s back” Irene said.
“Ohh, you’re leaving now” Mrs Neave said.
She has been enjoying Irene’s company all along, she was so bored and Irene had surprised her by her sudden show-up.
“Yes Mum” Irene pecked her on both cheeks.
“Okay, before you leave,get me my jewelry box from the wardrobe”
“Okay mum” Irene said and she quickly fetched the box.

She opened it in front of her Mum and watched her hands roam the box, definitely searching for something.
She wondered what she was looking for.

A grin appeared on Mrs Neave face as she finally found her tiny diamond necklace.

“Wow!” Irene exclaimed.

💐🍂Next night💐🍂

Harold stood in the living room all dressed up for the dinner party, he was obviously waiting for Irene who was yet to join him.
He sighed nervously, not that he cares about how she’ll look tonight but he’s starting to get worried he hadn’t ordered a dress for her.
Though she had said he shouldn’t worry about the dress but this isn’t just any dinner party.
He won’t want the other women at the party to mock her wear.

He breathed out…why was he having this thought in the very last minute.
He heard the click of heels on the stairs and his heartbeat accelerated.
He quickly stared down at his feet.

Damn it!

Why’s he being so nervous?

“Com’on Harold!” He said to himself reassuringly and that gave him some courage.

He glanced up and the moment he did,the sight before him took his breath away.

 

Zeemah