Icy Flames

Chapter 36

Leo and Alita already came home. Leo tried talking to Alita about her post. But she seems to be avoiding him. So he just let her be. They had been informed that Alita's parent's were coming over for dinner and he didn't want them to be in an uncomfortable environment with him and Alita having a fight over a silly post. Leo was a little bit angry and surprised that Alita dyed the tips of her hair.                          

           Everybody gathered around the table waiting for dinner to be served. Alita's mom kept on talking non-stop about how she missed Alita. Lily was getting jealous as she had been away from home and her mom didn't miss her.

"My Dear, you're talking non-stop and you're not getting to the point." Alita's Dad said and then the cook came in and began to serve the food.

"Ah, finally. The food is here." Rose said as she placed the napkin on her lap.

"Leo and Alita. We have a gift for you." Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Simmons said.

"Uhm. A gift ?" Leo asked, confused.

"Here take this." Mr. Simmons said, giving Leo an envelope. Leo took the envelope and opened it.

"It's a ticket to Hawaii for your Honeymoon." Mr. Sullivan said.

"What !" Alita shouted in shock.

  "Sorry,we weren't able to give you this earlier due to the workload you had to finish." Alita's  mom said and then took a sip of wine from her glass.

"But mom, I don't want to go on ...."

  "Thanks for this gift. It's the best." Leo said smiling as he ate his food.

"But I....."

"Oh, Alita is so happy for the honeymoon." Leo said, interrupting Alita.

"But I don't....."

Before Alita could complete her sentence again, Leo's phone that was on the table began to ring. A name flashed on the phone "Lucia". Leo quickly picks the phone up. "Please excuse me". He said and then left the dining room.

"Who's Lucia?" Alita asked herself. I think I've heard that name before........
Oh now I remember. She's his mistress, the lady I met at the mall. She's probably going to tell Leo what happened at the Mall.
Alita stood up and excused herself. She walked towards Leo's direction.

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"Yes. Why are you calling me? We're done with business, okay."

"I only called to let you know that I saw your wife at the mall, and I told her you like Blondies and Brunette's."

"What! Why would you say that to her? I only paid you to make her jealous and not to say hurtful words to her. And mind you, we're done with business. Don't ever come close to me or my wife."

"Alright, I just thought it wise to let you know." She said and hung up.

Alita who was about to confront Leo concerning Lucia stood outside the door eavesdropping on his conversation with Lucia over the phone.

"So Leo doesn't hate me after all." Alita thought. She heard footsteps and it seemed like Leo was coming out.   She knew she wouldn't have enough time to escape so she just pretended as if she was about to enter the room.

"Alita! How long have you been standing there?" He asked, afraid that she might have heard his conversation with Lucia.

"I just came here. In Fact, I came to call you downstairs.
Leo reached out to Alita's hands and she shivered not knowing why. She looked at Leo who smiled warmly at her.