Chapter 3 His Identity

Carl's POV

Seeing her eyes reddened, swollen and watery after leaving the rest room made my heart feel like it was squeezed. I equally felt a constriction and tightening around my chest area.

I didn't know that was a sensitive topic to her. I said that because of the smile which formed on her lips when she mentioned the woman she addressed as mummy Emmy.

Sitting at my table in my office I couldn't concentrate on anything anymore. Files were piled up in front of me requiring my signature but I couldn't do anything.

It all began when I went on my annual tour to my college to make sure everything was going well since the day of resumption.

After the administration meeting led by the dean of studies Mr Nerius, we decided to visit all areas of the school and it happened to be during the break period. This little but pretty girl sitting at the far end of the school canteen caught my attention as she was all to herself.

She was drowned in whatever she was doing and when she raised her head I saw her grey colored eyes and curly hair. Something about her felt so familiar. Since then I've not been able to concentrate on anything I do.

I've not gone to meet her since the incident on monday to give her some time and not trigger her more.

It was the weekend and I decided to go pay a visit to my mum and the one I consider my dad Mr Eric Stone who is also the grand dad to my silly best friend Patrick.

I drove into the mighty mansion as I spotted dad sitting at the outdoor lounge reading a news newspaper and having some juice. I quickly parked the car at the garage as I walked to him.

" Hey my boy you've thought of us after a while now. Come have a seat you don't look okay is everything alright?" He said

" Stop dad I always do think of you and you know that so well" I said sitting, holding my forehead and looking down as I had a slight headache.

" He has something to tell me. Looks like woman issues" he said winking at me.

"Common dad" I said folding my arms and letting out a long breath I didn't know I was holding.

"spill it son" he tapped my shoulder putting down his newspaper and sipping his juice

" There's this girl I like dad I saw her at my college and since then I can't get her off my mind"

"Ouuuu my boy has finally accepted to listen to my advice. So go for her what's stopping you" dad said

" It's not as easy as you think dad. I've already made her upset. I touched a sensitive topic I wasn't supposed to and it got her all emotional. I feel like I was being suffocated seeing her eyes swollen from tears. I don't want to cause her any pain, I'm supposed to shield her from pain instead " I said as I felt a sudden pain build up around my chest area

" Who would have thought the most mysterious man in the country would be put to this state by a little college girl" dad said taking his juice once more to sip with a very big smile on his face

"It's not funny dad" I said looking up at him who was smiling.

" It's going to be fine son . So who is this girl and have you made any research on her" he asked

" No dad I don't know why but I don't want to do any findings on her I want her to tell me everything by herself I don't want to hear from anyone. But I feel she has hidden pains and traumas and something about her feels so familiar" I said as I began unbuttoning my shirt.

" Is everything ok son" I heard Dad say how ever it sounded like the voice was coming from a distance.

" I'll be back dad let me go take a shower " I said as I stood up going into the house.

" My baby is here" I heard mum scream from the kitchen as I went to give her a brief hug and Peck on the forehead before I went up to my room.

I've always had a room in the stone mansion as Mr Eric Stone has always considered mum and I part of the family. Some of my clothes were still here.

" Arrrrrrrgggghhhhh" I groaned as I entered under the shower water falling on me. I leaned on the wall holding my head as all I could think of was Suzy's swollen eyes.

" I think I should find out who her parents are. I should equally send someone to spy over her at home, and also send someone who can be with her most times. She has a lot she is keeping to herself I need to help and heal my girl. SHE IS MINE ". I said to myself while in the bathroom floor.

I stayed in that position for over 30 minutes till I felt I was calm. I got out of the bathroom and went down to the kitchen as I was greeted by the sumptuous scent of my mum's cooking.

She has worked for the Stone family since I was five and was promoted from the maid to the cook. Even after I became successful she refused to quit her job.

"So what is my darling mother making for dinner "

" My baby's favourite of course. You looked stressed earlier so I said why not treat you to something delicious " she said as she cleaned up the area which she was cooking.

" That's why I'll always love you mum. Thank you so much" I said as I sat on the kitchen counter

After eating I spent some more time with Dad as he talked me into trying harder to get Suzy open up to me

" Nothing comes easy my boy. Fight for what you want. sitting back won't make her open up to you. Walk up to her, start the conversation with something you think she'll like and from there it's going to get better ok. You're tougher than this." He said stretching his arms and placing something in my palm.

" Ohhh Dad can you just stop this I'm no longer the little Rob anymore. I'm the one supposed to be giving you this money." I whined

" You will always remain my little boy. And you do take good care of me so don't bother."

" Thank you Dad. Thank you for always being there" I said as I wondered what I would have been today if not for him.

" Also, you need to know her background"

" Alright Dad I need to get going now, you take care okay don't play with your health please."

I entered my car driving to my office as I had a whole pile of work from over a week now I had to complete.

I spent the whole weekend at my office finishing up piled up work and taking up some work in advance as I'll have to go to my guard duties over the week.

Cleaning up was not a problem as I had my pent house just above my office.

The weekend passed quickly as it was another Monday and just the thought of Suzy made my heart beat faster.

I went very early to make sure I saw her when she arrived at school. I had made up my mind to talk to her today. I have to get her at all costs before any gigolo breaks her heart. I thought.

The car dropping her off parked and she came out looking all pale with scars which she tried to cover

With makeup but it took nothing for me to notice.

*Booooommmm* I lost my temper immediately as I punched the wall.