Chapter 3 Samantha

A few minutes later. She arrived at the cafe known as Mr. Ben's. She came down after packing in a vacant space and walked towards the door.

She shoved open the door and walked in. She saw Samantha sitting two tables away from where she stood.

Samantha was Alexander's cousin. She lost her parents when she was six and was raised by her aunt, Alexander's mother. She is a fashion designer and is famously known in the country. Alexander is her sponsor as he is in the top ten of the wealthiest men in the world. He is known as the most ferocious businessman in the business industry. Samantha was a beautiful woman, with short black straight hair while Ella's was long brown and curry.

"Sam". She spoke softly.

Samantha raised her head on hearing her name. She was thrilled to see the face she's been anxious to see for months. She tugged Ella in for a hug. Her heart aches for her friend. She yanked Ella into the chair close to her.

" Ella. Are you okay?". Sam implored.

" I am not okay Sam. I am about to lose everything. My kids, my love, my family". A tear trailed down her elliptic face and another followed touching her slender neck. Her hazel eyes glisten with tears.

" Oh, Ella. I can't imagine Alex would do this to you. You were the golden couple. I think something is missing here". She said blinking in confusion.

" I guess Susan meant a lot more to him than I have ever realized. I mean I have been with him for seven years. We were so happy and then she came back". She mumbled weakly.

" That horrible seductress. I will rip off her gut and feed them to her and I will cut off Alexander's baby maker and throw it in the sea for sharks to eat". Sam said maliciously.

Ella looked at her charming friend. Her face was swelled from anger. She was so adorable that Ella resist the urge to pull her cheeks and chuckled instead.

Sam heard her friend giggle and she groan. " I am serious. Stop snickering at me".

Ella smiled and tugged Samantha in a hug. " Thanks, Sam for everything". She muttered.

"Don't thank me. We are soul sisters. Don't ever forget that". Sam whispered back.

They pulled out of the hug and stared at each other for a while and abruptly ruptured into laughter. Everyone whirled to look at the two wackos prompting the disruption and scoffed in their direction.

" I love you bestie. You are the best". Ella said as she grinned.

" I know I am fantastic. Tell me more". Sam said naughtily.

Samantha peeked at Ella and her heartfelt emphatic towards her dear friend. She could see how exhausted Ella looked. She couldn't help but curse her brother. Ella was a rare gem and he was about to lose the treasure that was given to him on a platter of gold.

" Why don't you spend tonight with me. Connor is out of the country on a business expedition so we have the house to ourselves and besides I miss having our girl's night". Sam said pouting.

" You just want me over because you are lonesome and you're missing your fiance". Ella said giggling.

" You got me but I miss you. Please Ella". She said as she clasped Ella's hand and gave the best puppy eyes she could.

" Okay. Let's have the best sleepover ever". Ella said and Sam jump with enthusiasm.

" Let's get started". Sam squealed and they ran out of the dinner.

" They are undoubtedly crazy". Someone whispered in the crowd.

******

While In Wade's residence.

Alexander left his study and headed down the stairs toward the dining area. He was smartly dressed in a suit with his brownish hair permed backward. His right hand ran through his hair and his left holding his suitcase. He glanced at the empty chairs at the dining table and took a seat at one of them.

"Nanny Margaret". He called loudly.

Nanny Margaret heard her name and quickly walked into the dining area.

" Yes?". She retorted coldly. She couldn't help but get furious at Alexander.

Alexander lifted his head from the file he was glancing at and looked at her. He was not stunned at her temperament towards him because he knew how extensively she cares for Ella and the kids.

" I want a cup of coffee". He requested.

" Yes sir". She answered back sarcastically and left for the kitchen.

Alexander sulked at her. He looked around the empty dining room and he couldn't help but felt an enormous feeling of loss.

Nanny Margaret, arrived with his coffee and without glancing at him she dropped it on the table and asked dryly. " Is there anything else?".

Alexander ratified her tone. " No". He said. He scrutinized her as she left. He took a sip and the coffee and nearly dropped the cup.

" Fuck". He blurted. The coffee was steaming hot.

Nanny Margeret peered at him from her hiding place and covered her mouth from laughing aloud. ' That is for making Ella cry'. She thought and quietly left before she was excavated.

Alexander's phone abruptly rang. His underling was calling. He stood up and sauntered away from the dining area down the front door. He answered the phone with his right hand and his Left firmly holding on to the suitcase.

" Yes?". He yelled. He got into the back seat of his car and gestured to the driver to move the car.

' Did I call at a bad time'? His assistant thought. " Sir, you have a meeting with the emissaries from China in an hour".

" I will be there soon". He terminated the call after that and glanced out the window as the car moved on the road smoothly toward the office.

While gazing through the window, he abruptly had a reminiscence of his vows to Ella.

*****

Ella, mi Amor, I will love and cherish you for eternity. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, I am the luckiest man in the world. I will protect you from any harm and I will always make you happy as you had made me. I love you my Ella, Always and forever".

*****

"Sir we are here". He heard the driver announce.