Sweet Vengeance

Chapter 20- When there's a will, there's a way

"I am Bella Miller. Do you have any business with our presidents Sir?" I questioned in an amiable manner. Uncle Arturo didn't answer but instead, he continues to look at me that made me uncomfortable.

"Mr. Arturo Sullivan, what a surprise," Timothy interrupted as he came out of his office. I breathe in relief knowing that his attention was gotten by my boss.

"Breece Fitzgerald, you've grown up to be a great man," Uncle Arturo complimented as he went to him and did a handshake.

"I want to personally invite you to my birthday this coming Sunday. I already invited your father and I would like you also to come. You can meet a lot of potential investors there," he added while giving Timothy a small envelope which I believe an invitation.

Timothy opened it and read the content.

"Well then, I will be there," he replied.

"Hence, I will be expecting you," Uncle Arturo smiled. Then, he turned in my direction.

"I will expecting you also Miss Miller," he said looking my way. I hope he didn't have any suspicions that I am his missing niece. He could be the culprit of my father's death.

"Yes Sir, if you wish," I replied sweetly.

"I will not linger here any longer. I have still some business to do. I hope to see you both," Uncle Arturo said and left the both of us.

"Let's go," Timothy said breaking my thought.

"To where Sir? But the work is over," I said with a furrowed brows but he ignored me and walked ahead. I gathered my things and follow him.

"Where will we go?" I asked him again walking behind him

"I will drive you home," he replied.

"No need to do that Sir," I declined. He stopped and gazed at me

" I thought it was already settled," he said. I didn't know what he was talking about, so I lifted my brows and gave him questioning looks.

"Don't waste time," he hissed then left me again. I catch up with him and stare at his straight face.

"So that is Mr. Arturo Sullivan, the owner of Sullivan's Group of Companies?" I questioned but more likely it sounds like a statement. He didn't reply and continue to walk. What a brute!

"Will you attend to his birthday on Sunday?" I queried while entering the elevator with him.

"Precisely," he replied at last.

"Can I go with you? He invited me too," I smiled sweetly.

"No," my smile dropped.

"Why not? Don't worry I will be distant to you. I really like parties you know," I pouted my lips but still he shook his head declining my request.

"Still no," he replied.

"If you said so," I gritted my teeth and glared at him. Well see Timothy, I will go no matter what and you will surely be surprised.

"Are you hungry?" he asked this time.

"No," I replied curtly. I am not hungry but I'm absolutely angry with him. He gazed at me and smiled which made my heart throb. He was annoying but why is that I can't hate him totally.

We went outside and ride in his car. Timothy was driving it slowly while occasionally glance at me.

"Where will we go?" I curiously asked as I noticed he changes our route.

"Wait here," he said as he stopped the car. He didn't even wait for my reply and went out. I rolled my eyes with annoyance. How dare him to order me around!?

Ten minutes later, he came back in the car. He was holding a plastic bag and handed it to me. I opened it and found an ice cream.

"What is this?" I questioned.

"An ice cream," he answered while starting the engine.

Of course, I know it. Why are you giving this to me?" I sneered.

"I was craving for it earlier, but now I already lose my appetite. Eat it, before it melts," he ordered. Whatever, I won't say no to ice cream.

"Well, thank you. I have no choice but to it eat then," I replied as I ate it heartily. I can see a small smile flickered on his face.

His temper changes drastically which made me confuse. What is his true intention for doing it? He was being so nice since this morning, but one thing that got my attention was when I asked him if I can go with him to the party and he refuses it. He didn't even give me an explanation for why he won't allow me. I asked him again if I can go with him but his answer was still a firm "no". Screw you, Timothy!

After a little while, we arrived at my apartment. I was not in the mood in talking to him 'cos I was busy thinking about how I can get to Uncle Arturo's party. Darn! I didn't even know if where it will be held.

"Thank you for the ride," I said lazily. We were standing outside my apartment and I have no intention to invite him in. It will be awkward if I do that.

"Take a rest and see you on Monday," he said and gave me a peck on the forehead. Good heavens! He was making my heart beats insanely! I didn't reply and went inside my apartment hurriedly.

I was leaning at the door, thinking how his sweet gestures affect me. My face heats up and my heart was drumming inside my chest. This is bad! I am already distracted by him.

I took a deep breath and focus on the things that I need to do. I sat down on the sofa and tried to forget everything about Timothy. I need to go to that party by all means.

Uncle Arturo must invite all the VIPs in this country and one of them is the Fitzgeralds family.

A message flashed on my phone and my eyes brighten when I saw it was a text from Adrian. A smile tugged to my face as an idea struck me. Adrian is a Fitzgeralds and the Vice president of Fitzgerald company. In short, he will be my ticket.

Adrian:
How are you Niñita?

Me:

I'm okay. What about you?

Adrian:
Well, I'd been busy with my work today but I am doing well.

Me:

Good to know that. What about on Sunday? Are you still busy? We can hang out if you want.

Adrian:
I'm sorry Niñita. I will be going to Arturo Sullivan's party on Sunday. It is about business but if you want, tomorrow we can hang out.

Me:

Really? He came to our office earlier and he invited our president. Can you believe it if I said he invited me too. But I'm a little embarrass to go alone and also my boss didn't want that I come with him. I feel sad 'cos I really like party. I have something to do tomorrow, so I can't hang out with you.

I need do shopping tomorrow and find a dress for the party. I smiled thinking about it.

Adrian:
You can come with me if you want Bella. I will be happy to be your escort.

Me:

Are you sure? I won't say no to that.

Adrian:
Of course, yes. See you on Sunday then. I will pick you up at seven in the evening.

When there's a will, there's away.

Smirked painted on my face. You will regret refusing me Timothy.

Me:

Okay. See you on Sunday Adrian.

~End Of Chapter 20~