Chapter 25: Scandal
“Mom, that’s a very terrible question to ask. I mean she’s my boss” Alessandro flared while Raymond and Diamond began cheering for him to answer the question.
“My bad dear, I couldn’t resist asking the question. Would you like to go shopping with us tomorrow? Have some girl time with us?” Loretta questioned eagerly.
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“Ahh! She said yes!” Diamond screamed at the top of her voice and Raymond tickled her.
“I’ll go call Alessandro, I have to go home now” Isabelle excused herself and walked to his room.
She met the door open and walked inside, he grabbed her face hungrily and began devouring her lips, demanding and giving back.
She wrapped her hand around his neck, melting into his arms and he groaned, cupping her ass.
After 4 long minutes of intense kissing, they stopped, breathing very hard.
“I wanna go home”
“Sure, give me a minute. I’ll come take you” He replied, sadness visible in his voice.
He felt the house was complete with her and he wished he could do everything to make her stay but he wondered if he would be able to stay away from her if she stayed and his family would get different ideas.
He got dressed and went to the sitting room to meet his mother telling her about his first date, he felt embarrassed and just frowned.
“She can’t go, it’s too late and it isn’t safe” Loretta admitted and a small smile curved on his lips.
“No, I need to get home today…”
“No dearie, you can’t. Go to Alessandro’s room, I’m sure you can get something comfortable to spend the night in. If you’re ready to sleep then feel free to own his bed for the night” Diamond interrupted and Alessandro stared at her with shock.
He knew his family were doing this on purpose and trying to match them up.
“No, I can’t share a bed with him”
“She can’t share my bed!” They both chorused and Loretta arched her brow.
“Why are you making a fuss, we have lots of pillows for demarcation, the bed is very big also. You can both share it” Loretta decided and Isabelle tried to protest but got a glare from Diamond.
“Ahh, I’m feeling very sleepy already, I’ll go to bed now. Bye dearies”
“We too, it’s very late already” Raymond and Diamond added then dispersed to different rooms.
“What are we gonna do?”
“We could sneak out of the house and take you home or go to my room and try to sleep, I doubt that would work” He suggested and she sighed deeply.
“It could work only if we pretend we’re not on the same bed”
“Sure,” He muttered, staring at her lips. She noticed his gaze and licked her lips seductively, he shook his head and sat beside her.
He sat beside her and took her hand in his, he began kissing her hand, moving upwards and she stared at with wide eyes, trying to resist a moan.
“Stop!” She whispered and he kissed her lips, she pushed him away gently, trying to run but he held her waist firmly, pressing his boner into her.
She gasped and hit his chest, earning a deep rumble. “Let’s go to the room, I promise to be very gently and silent” He whispered, leading her inside.
Isabelle walked to the sitting room and the aroma of soup filled her nostrils. She really likes soup, she thought as she found Diamond arguing with Raymond.
“Morning sleeping beauty, trust you had the best night in the strong arms of a hunk?” Diamond teased and Loretta kissed Isabelle’s cheek.
“Are you hungry? When is Alessandro coming down?”
“I don’t know, I’m famished” She replied, licking her lips.
“Planning on having breakfast without me when it’s my birthday?” Alessandro thundered, feigning anger.
“Now your birthday surprise!” Diamond yelled and opened the door to reveal their father, Cray.
Cray hugged his son tightly, patting his back and muttering some words while Alessandro looked on with shock.
“Coman man, I’m your gift this year. Since you wouldn’t come home we all decided to come spend some time with you”
“What! You should have just told me of your plans and I would come home” Alessandro replied and Isabelle looked on with a large smile.
“We can discuss that later, for now let’s eat food” Cray dismissed, rubbing his hands together.
“Isabelle, Diamond and I are going shopping soon” Loretta announced and Alessandro choked on his drink.
“What! Why? She’s a public figure, it’s dangerous for her to go out without proper protection” Alessandro fumed and his mother ignored him, chitchatting with Isabelle who laughed endlessly.
They finished breakfast and Raymond offered to clear the dishes, dragging Alessandro with him.
“Are you ready?” Diamond asked and Isabelle stared at her with confusion.
“We’re sneaking out, hurry” Diamond whispered and they all left the house.
Loretta drove crazily to the biggest mall and Isabelle was happy to alight, feeling very dizzy.
“Sorry, mom drives like a maniac” Diamond apologized when she noticed her countenance.
“Let’s start with clothes, we would buy anything out hand touches”Loretta announced as she dragged both girls inside.
Isabelle was relieved when they entered the mall and only a small number of people were available, she tried her best to cover her face as they picked out clothes.
They were exhausted already and had picked out countless clothes, the attendants who were holding the bags were weary and looked like they would collapse soon.
Isabelle saw a shiny, silvery cute gown which she admired, she was about grabbing the cloth when someone snatched it away.
She looked up and clenched her fist with anger when she saw Lilian holding the cloth menacingly.
“Excuse me, I saw that first” Isabelle said politely and Lilian scoffed.
“Too bad, I got it first. What are you going to do about it?” Lilian replied with mockery.
“Is there another dress that’s like that one?”
“That’s the last of its kind ma’am” The attendant replied and Lilian smirked, Loretta who was watching from afar was infuriated now.
“Give it back, she saw it first” Loretta intervened.
“Who’s this old nanny? She saw it first but I took it first. She can go to hell” Lilian replied and Isabelle stared at her with anger.
“What the hell is wrong with you? Have you lost your senses and manners? She’s not a nanny, don’t you know how to respect elders?”
“Why don’t you teach me, eloping peacock. Look at who’s talking. You’re always on the screen doing something to tarnish your father’s image and you’re here talking about respect? Mind you, I’m your senior in this acting industry, you should learn to give me respect” Lilian fired back.
“Respect is reciprocal. You earn it with good behavior” Diamond muttered and Lilian glared at her.
“Are you her new maid? Oh I see you’re her new mascots! She’s bribing y’all with clothes, such dumb people” Lilian added and Isabelle slapped her cheek angrily.
“How dare you! Do you know how influential I am? I’ll make sure you get thrown out of the industry, even your father’s position wouldn’t help you” Lilian ranted as her girls stepped in front of Isabelle, ready to fight.
“Take one step forward and I promise to break every bone you have” Diamond threatened with a menacing look and they stopped, somewhat afraid.
“Cowards! I’ll get my guards to come take you to jail. You would regret crossing paths with me!” Lilian threatened, bringing out her phone.
“Can I have that dress, I’m about to go pay for my other dresses” Loretta demanded and Lilian glared at her.
“Are you insane! Don’t you know who I am!” Lilian yelled and was about to slap Loretta when Alessandro pushed her away.
Isabelle was shocked to see Alessandro who was looking very angry.
“You have several calls from your father and this whole thing is live. You should think of something to tell your father” Alessandro advised, passing her phone.
“How dare you! How dare you this mere guard touch me, just wait. I’ve called the police, you’re going to jail, all of you” Lilian ranted and some police men rushed inside.
“Hello ma’am”
“Finally! Take these scoundrels away, look them up till I’m ready to charge them to court, they mustn’t be bailed out” She instructed and the police looked at her with confusion.
“I’m sorry miss, we have special orders from the president to bring you to escort you out of the building”
“What! Why would I be escorted out, I have every right to stay here for as long as I wish, get your hands off me! You haven’t seen the last of me, I’ll make sure your father doesn’t become the president!” She screamed as she was dragged out of the mall.
“Wow, that was hectic, what would your father say? Would he punish you?” Diamond requested and Isabelle shook her head sadly.
“I don’t know, there’s only one way to find out, going home” She replied.
“But I don’t want you to go. We can’t end this beautiful day sadly” Diamond confessed with a pout and Isabelle hugged her tightly.
“It’s going to be fine dear, come visit whenever you’re lucky, Alessandro, please take good care of her. I’ll miss you a lot. I’ve known you for just a day and it seems Like I’ve known you for thousands of years” Loretta sniffed, pulling her for a hug.