Chapter 3 The Meeting

Chapter 3

His friend ran towards him and hugged him tightly trying to calm him down like the first time. I immediately stood up and ran off to my room... . ..

Eden's POV

Gabriella got to her room I realized what I had just done. Ever since I broke up with my ex-girlfriend Lily: Anger issues have become my main problem. I struggle to have a proper relationship with people, most especially ladies. I am the only child of my parent, my mom died when I was twenty-two years old. She couldn't bear the consequences of her actions toward my dad.

My mom was a cheat. One would have expected my dad to be the cheat rather than my mom but the reverse is the case. She couldn't bear the silent treatment my dad gave to her so she fell ill and passed on. Before she died I struggled to forgive her but after pleading for forgiveness on her sick bed I was forced to accept her back before she died.

After that, I met Lily and fell In love with her. She also chattered my heart and I swore never to get myself involved with any woman emotionally because they are all cheaters and liars.

My best friend Edward has been able to calm me down, I sat down quietly. The maid was not around to clean up the mess I made, so Edward decided to clean it up himself. You should apologize to her " Edward said moving closer to the chair I was sitting on. I raised my head to look at him well. I just spoke English and not Spanish, I said you should apologize to her. Pouring your anger and frustration on an innocent girl won't solve your problem. I nodded my head in agreement with what he had just said.

Edward has been my childhood friend who is two years older than I am and he acts like my father. I sluggishly followed Edward's lead heading towards Gabriella's room. Sorry for creating a scene in your presence but that doesn't mean I forgive you for eavesdropping on my conversation. I said and walked away. Edward stayed back and apologized to her properly but I don't care. . . . . The next day What the hell are you still doing upstairs I yelled at Gabriella. We have a Get-together party to attend, my dad and Gabriella's father thought it would be a good idea to introduce Gabriella as my wife to our intending business partners. My company is hoping to badge a business deal with a popular Russian tycoon. After the long wait, Gabriella finally came down and we both headed straight to the venue. She looked gorgeous in her black straight gown that revealed her curves. But I didn't tell her. Every lady I have come across disgusts me and Gabriella is not exempted. Getting involved with ladies irritates me but don't have a choice in the case of Gabriella. I had to do this for myself and my company. I took a deep breath and held Gabriella by the waist, while we walked into the hall. The hall was filled with business/company owners. Gabriella seems very uncomfortable but I don't care. I went ahead to introduced Gabriella to both my business partners and intending ones. After the introduction and all, Gabriella said she wanted air outside. I let her go and continued with what I was doing. Twenty minutes passed and she wasn't back yet. I decided to go check on her, not that I cared, I was just making sure she didn't disgrace me. I stepped outside and saw Bryan walking closer to Gabriella I took a step backward to see what Bryan was up to. He stood opposite Gabriella and greeted her with a smile on his face. She responded to him but showed no interest in having a conversation with him. So you're Eden's wife " he asked Gabriella She gave a fake smile which you can tell by the way she looked at him and nodded. Eden has always had a good taste in women and it turns out I always want what he wants " Bryan said smirking. Gabriella stood there uninterested in whatever he was saying. Bryan drew his hands closer to her chin and dragged her by the waist towards him. At this point I couldn't hold in any longer, I rushed towards him dragged Gabriella out of his grip, and, then punched his face. What the hell do you think you're doing? I yelled at him. He held his chin and tried standing up, I punched the other side of his face which made him fall on the floor. He looked directly into my eyes and laughed mischievously. History is about to repeat itself, just like I took Lily away from you, I will take this trash also " he laughed mischievously pointing towards Gabriella's direction. I was starting to lose it, I tried taking a deep breath to control my temper but it wasn't working. Out of range I picked up a stone next to me and was about to hit it on Bryan when I felt Gabriella's hands wrapped around my waist. "Please don't do it", she said crying "Please " you are creating a scene she cried holding my waist firmly. I took a deep breath and let the stone fall off my hands. I turned around and hugged Gabriella tightly like she was about to run off. Ever since my anger issues started, Edward and my dad have been the only ones who can calm me down, but surprisingly Gabriella was able to do so. Bryan stood up staggering, few people later came to his rescue. And am lucky I didn't hit him with the stone, I will have been all over the news by tomorrow. Bryan, Edward, and I were best friends before things turned sour. Bryan started going up against me and then considered me his enemy. He went as far as sleeping with my ex-girlfriend Lily and also stealing the ingredients used in producing most of the skincare products in my company. Gabriella and I went back inside the hall to inform my dad of our dismissal. Gabriella never spoke a word throughout the journey back home nor did I say a word to her too. I didn't want it to seem like I was weak, so I refused to say a word. We arrived at my house and both went to our various rooms. I played on my bed reminiscing what happened during the day. " stupid of you, " I said to myself hitting my hands on my head. Why did I defend Gabriella like I did earlier " the voice in my head spoke to me. Shut the hell up" I hit my hand on my head I only did that to teach Bryan a lesson " I said to myself again trying to convince the voice in my head. Rubbish I hissed and rolled over to the other side of the bed.

Please don't leave me !! I heard Gabriella yell "Don't go please " she yelled again I rushed over to her room to see what was going on. She laid on the bed rolling from one end to the other. I heave a sigh of relief realizing it was a dream. I tapped her so she would wake up, she held onto my hands and dragged my hands closer to her. She whispered In tears please don't leave me. I sat down on her bed waiting for her to release my hands but she still held onto it tightly. What the hell!! I'm supposed to stay awake while she's asleep I thought. I adjusted myself properly on the bed and didn't realize when I fell asleep. Next morning OMG !! what the hell are you here? Gabriella yelled waking me up from sleep. What am I doing here?? I yelled back at her.