His Treasure

Chapter 22

Zane's POV

My parents were very ecstatic to hear the news. My mom was already planning their birthdays. Imagine. But i'm very happy that my family is supporting me. What would I do without them.

After doctor's appointment, I went straight to work. Everything was functioning smoothly. I went to my office and started working.

"Ma'am" I looked up and saw Amanda

"Yes"

"You having a meeting after lunch at Paradise Hotel to discuss the opening of the hotel since its been two months and the renovations are done and there's going to be a party for the opening" she said

"Okay thank you" I said and she made her way out

"Amanda" I called out and she stopped on her tracks

"About yesterday-"

"No, its fine. I understand Zane, I was out of line. We're still friends right?"

I couldn't believe this girl

"Of course we are, i'm still sorry I was harsh to you yesterday" I said

We hugged and went on with our work. The thought of having to see Xavier or even having to breathe the same air as him brings me down. I can't help but be angry at him. No i'm furious. I'm angry that he played me, well not really but still. I'm furious that he lied and humiliated me in front of the whole world. I just hate that man.

But he is the father of my children

My sub-consciousness reminded me. But he doesn't have to to know about it. I doubt he'll even want my children. But I won't tell him.

After lunch I made my way to Paradise Hotel. My hotel. My first hotel. I've always dreamt of having a hotel one day. The thing is I love interior decor with my whole heart and the hotel sort of gave me a chance to develop my skills. I haven't pursued it yet because I am scared of failure. What if I turn out to be the worst interior decorator ever? I'll be the laughingstock  of the whole world.

"Good day Miss Kings" the manager Patrick greeted me as I entered the boardroom. I smiled in response and took my seat. I noticed Xavier's seat was empty which can only mean that he is not here or is late. I wonder how this will turn out.

I couldn't help but notice that Patrick was stealing glances at me which reminded  me of something. Maybe he is the one that rated out Xavier and I to the press or it could be his mother. I have to get to the bottom of this.

"Patrick" I said in a sweet tone. He was startled a bit.

"Yes ma'am"

"How have you been?"

"I- I- I've been great, I mean good ma'am" he was a stuttering mess.

"Okay,  i'm sorry for that incident that happened last time I was here"

"It was none of my business, Mrs Knights-" he shut his mouth as the door opened. Mrs Knights? Which one and what did he want to say?

"I'm sorry we're late, we were stuff in traffic" Xavier said as I looked up, Julia was next to him, holding his hand. What is she doing here?

"I'm sorry but I thought this was a shareholders meeting only" I said professionally looking at Xavier,

He averted his eyes away from me and looked at Patrick

"So you could seduce my husband again? I know what happened last time he was in this boardroom" Julia sneered at me. I felt like slapping her

So that's what Patrick meant  when he said something about a Mrs Knights. She knew. Patrick must have told her.

"Okay listen here Julia, i'm tired of this shit, I never ever seduced your husband. Instead of running your lousy mouth blabbering lies why don't you do something productive and ask your cheating ass of a  husband what really happened between us?" I snapped at her. Woah where did that come from? She was shocked, even Xavier was surprised at my out burst.

"You little-"

"Enough" Xavier shouted. He whispered something at Julia and kissed her big forehead, Julia exited the room and slammed the door on her way out

Xavier sat down opposite me

"Shall we begin" he asked

Patrick and I nodded simultaneously and the meeting began.

We decided that the hotel will open next week, 5th December. Today is the 1st of December, the opening party will be held on Friday 3rd of December. Throughout the meeting Xavier didn't even spare a glance at me. I don't even know why i'm concerned about him.

"Meeting adjourned" I said and packed up my things. Patrick quickly made his was out.

"Zane" Xavier called me.

I pretended like I didn't hear him. I got up from my chair and made my way to the door.

"Zane" he shut the door just as I was about step out

"What do you want?" I asked trying to keep my emotions in check. Tears were threatening to spill. What is wrong with me? One moment i'm angry the next i'm crying? Its the pregnancy , definitely

"I'm sorry" he said.

I was instantly furious, so I slapped him.

"Take your sorry and shove it up you arse, I don't need it" I said and pushed him out of the way.

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