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CHAPTER- 5

...Voila's Pov...

It's been a week a fucking week since I've spoken to Cliff, Skyler called us to inform he's doing fine and he loved the stuff we've left for him, but not a single call from Cliff, I should've known that all that was a facade, sweet talks, checking if I'm safe, calling me Amore, asking me a hug all they were just to trigger some emotions in me.
I have detachment issues, once a person walks off my life, I don't chase behind them I let them go, I'm strong enough and that's how I'm going to deal with "The Iceberg Mr. Cliff Everhart".
I grabbed my coffee and left for the office without bothering Evy she'll come whenever she'll wake up and realise I'm gone, Although she's gonna curse the shit out of me but it is what it is she need to learn her lesson. I reached the office and greeted everyone with a smile, I went to my cabin and started looking the e-mails, upcoming events and projects, just then Cassie knocked I allowed her to enter she bombarded me with worries that I looked pale and colourless. I shrugged her off and asked her about the things that need my attention. She passed me some documents I need to sign, Evy will handle her work herself. Cassie informed me that I'm requested to visit a girls orphanage that is owned by one of my old business partners, they want me to guide the girls for their upcoming future, they chose me cause they believe I'm one of the most humble youth icon they've worked with. "I'll go there"I declared .
I saw Evy calling me Okay! It's my time to be lectured. As I swiped up the call Evy screamed her guts out "So nice of you Miss Voila Ashbourne to not wake up your best friend and walk away, I highly appreciate it" I apologized to her in 7 different languages although I know only 2. I asked her to accompany me to the orphanage to which she agreed, I decided to ring Sky let's see if he's free. "I'm always free to accompany you anywhere goddess" Yeahh!! That's what he said. He's like a over dramatic kid.

We reached the orphanage wearing matching black pants and a loose fitting shirt, these types of clothes helps us to stay lowkey, In our way we did a facetime with Sky he said that he's gonna be little late. After reaching there we were busy talking with the teachers and helpers when we heard a car horn "Skyler" Evy yelled. There stood Sky in a waitt...why he's wearing a all black outfit like us, Okay that was his plan. He stood near the door frame I asked him to come inside to which he said "I'm waiting for my driver to come along"."You don't like someone who waits" I blabbered. He entered making some space for the his so called driver saying "My driver is lil scary". "Sçäry My Göd You're Dëvínë" that's what rang in my head seeing the hellish handsome driver "Cliff" wearing similar all black outfit okay he's also the victim of Sky's nonsense.

I didn't gave Cliff another glance I'll ignore him as he has ignored me the whole week my heart is a traitor but my mind isn't. He cannot bother me, I stood up and we made our way to the hall to give a small heartfelt speech and required advices to the girls Evy told them to stay confident, Sky said "Just enjoy your life" and Cliff said "Study and earn money" These boys, it would have been better if they kept quiet. I stated whatever came to my mind "You need to set your aim you need conquer it, and in the process if you ever fall for a man remember he need to have enough love for you to cherish for an eternity" The echos of clap brought me back to reality. I saw certain someone glaring me 'Screw him' Let's leave I said. We reached the parking "My friend has a restaurant nearby let's go there" Sky suggested. Everyone agreed Sky shared us the location, my eyes fall on the sexiest car I've ever seen, an Aston Martin and that was not one of those types which you see running on the road every now and then. I think that's customized or something "Sky can I have test drive of your car??" I urged. "That's Cliff's car he won't let anyone touch it" Sky told me. I gave a disappointing look. To my surprise Cliff announced "Sky you can bring Evy there I'll come with Via" I was more than shocked. We settled in the car Sky and Evy drove off in my car. The car seemed little confusing, Cliff snaked an arm around my waist, his hands were very warm unlike his icy nature, he instructed me how to start the car, the engine roared and we flew I connected my phone to the speakers and played :
" We were driving in a gateway car"
"We were flying but we never get far"
"Don't Pretend it's such a mystery"
"Think about the time when you first met me"

Cliff get a hold of my hand, I didn't realised it as I was busy screaming the song. The Swifty in me is a tigress. I realised it when he stopped the music and said "you're so loud Travolo ((Trouble))" . " Stop calling me with names or I'll give you one" I retorted "I'll gladly take one" he smirked. "I'll call you thundrstorm, if you call me anything except 'Via' "I shot back "You like it when I call you 'Via' Don't you?" He asked. I blushed hard but answered saying "No" rest of the ride was silent but his hand was fixated in my waist and eyes on his phone.

After having lunch at the very no not very I should say Very very very fancy restaurant I invited them to the party I'm holding tonight, they confirmed that they'll be there by eight. And then we left for the preparation.

Sky and Cliff were there by 7:30. I was happy seeing Cliff passing me a adoring smile and Sky looking at Evy with glitters in his eyes.
Cliff looks at me in a way like no one does, like I'm the prettiest problem he has ever seen, like he knows that there's a very soft hearted girl inside "Voila Ashbourne" the women people see and admire. Honestly, I'm not a rich spoiled brat who doesn't values money and power, I'm a person who wants to see beyond the world, I believe in God, I trust his processes, I want people to see this side of mine. But people only see my head held high and they force their assumptions on my personality, I know I'm a independent women I need no knight in shining armor. I can get whatever I lay my eyes on, I need no one to spend money on me but someone who can spend time with me, someone who'll assure I took my meals or I slept well, trust me assurance is all I expect. One who's always on my right side in my good and bad times.
I know I'm complicated, I have conflicting braincells. I've lately realised that I've really became habitual of pushing people, I'm a narcissist already and lately I've become a pessimist too. Whenever something good come in my life I push it away thinking that it's just a like mirage, as if it'd disappear soon. I'm done with all of this so I'm seeking positivity and warmth, Maybe from Cliff. I don't know.

And what a fool I'm to seek positivity and warmth from a man who is cold as iceberg, tough as rock and emotions less as a doll, how can I forget that he is not the loving kind. I only realised it when he himself told me at the party that "I'm not a sane man Via". Now I'm damn sure he isn't. I don't wanna think about today's party cause that side of Cliff hurts me. And again the world proved me that my inner intuition are never wrong, Sky's personality also flipped today Evy has suffered because of him ,I'll be talk to her in the morning about all this, she needs her time. Never in my 23 years of living someone has bothered me this much and I won't let him too. He don't know who am I. So Mr. Everhart "Pick your poison babe I'm poison either way".
I just need a sleep to reccuperate my senses. God show me the right path.

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✨25 July 2024✨
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Via didn't wanna talk about the party no problem Cliff will do the talking then. *Smirk* 😏 *Smirk*
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