Dwayne's POV

"Will he be fine?!"

"He had nose bleed"

"Sure , he's just stressed and all he needs complete 24 hours bed rest"

"Alright thank you so much doctor "

I slowly opened my eyes and looked around,

shit!! .

Why did that have to happen in her presence?!.

"He's awake" I heard mom say to the doctor.

"Yeah , just make sure he rests"

"He can't go to work throughout tomorrow"

"Or do anything work related" the doctor said

"Yes doc, thank you so much" I heard mom say and walk the doctor out.

I adjusted in my bed and sat up, my head is really banging right now!.

"How are you feeling son" mom asked immediately she walked into the room.

"Why haven't you left?" I asked instead.

"I'll be leaving now , what do you want me to do for you?!"

"Nothing, just leave!"

"I already prepared soup for you ,it's in the kitchen"

"Or should I call Diane to care of you"

"No!"

"You used to be best friends when you were little, what changed ?!" She asked, looking puzzled.

"You would have known if you stayed!" I replied calmly.

"Son, I ...."

"Stop!, Just stop ma" I interrupted.

"I've talked to you enough today please leave"

"Alright I will " she said and stood up.

"Take care of yourself please"

"I did that for the past twenty-six years of my life "

"Just leave please" I said, pulled up the blanket and turned to face the other way.

I heard the door to the room slam shut,

Good riddance.

I stood up from the bed and did a few stretches. I can not go to work tomorrow.

I have an important meeting at the office tomorrow and I need to be there , showing no sign of weakness.

I walked into the kitchen, she already made soup. I just dished a little and drank it.

I walked back to my room, drank the medicine the doctor prescribed and decided to sleep.

Mabel's POV

Two days later

Friday Morning ....

"Where did you get money from?" Layla asked.

"You don't have to worry about that, just focus on getting better" I said with a small smile.

"You just had surgery yesterday , you shouldn't worry about these things," I added .

"Just tell me Mabel," she said .

"See , your voice is still very frail"

"When you're strong and you get back home, we'll talk I promise"

"Sure?!"

"Sure"

"Alright then I really need to get going" I said standing up.

"Why are you in a hurry to go"

"What are you talking about?!" I stuttered.

"I have work right?!,"

"Dressed like this?!" She asked.

"Dressed like how?!" I replied.

"You know how you're dressed," she retorted.

"I was hoping the surgery will make your mouth a little blunt , you talk too much" I replied, rolling my eyes.

"I learn from the best," she said with a small smile.

"Once you're back home we'll talk alright?!, But for now I need to go" I said and patted her shoulder.

"The doctor said you'll be discharged in three days"

"Alright see you later" she said and I walked outside .

Immediately I walked outside , I walked towards the Uber I ordered earlier .

"Sorry for keeping you waiting" I said to the driver with a small smile.

"The waiting fee has already been added to your payment, no need to thank me" he replied.

Ouch!!

"Alright then , let's go" I replied and slammed the door.

I've never used an Uber before , and woah! This is life!.

A few minutes later we got to Dwayne's residence , actually Mansion.

This place is fucking huge.

"I'm ending the trip now, " the driver said.

"Alright"

"A hundred and fifteen dollars," he said.

Say what now?!!.

"Are you sure you're seeing it correctly?!"

"Why?!, Is it too cheap"

"Cheap?!!"

"Alright , it's fine" I said, opened my purse and handed him the money.

I came down from the car and took my bags out of the trunk.

"Have a nice day sir, even if you're so cranky" I said to him and for the first time today I saw him laugh.

"You do the same too" he replied and drove off.

I pressed the doorbell at the entrance.

"Miss Mabel?!" The gatekeeper asked immediately he opened the door.

"That's me," I replied with a smile.

"Come in" he said as he stepped aside and helped me with my bags.

"My boss already told me about you"

"That's great" I replied , that homely smile still plastered on my face.

"Let me just help you in," he said as we walked towards the main entrance.

Immediately we got there he rang the bell , the door opened shortly after.

"Hey babe " Dwayne called gleefully as he opened the door.

I involuntarily turned to look if there was anyone behind me , obviously he can't be calling me babe especially not with that wide smile.

"Go on Jeremy I'll take it from here" he said to the gatekeeper as he grabbed my bags from him.

"Come in sweetheart, I've been expecting you" he said to me and my lips stretched into an obviously fake smile.

I stepped in and he locked the door, immediately he locked the door. He threw my bags on the floor like they suddenly became too hot.

"Excuse me!!, Those are mine!!" I snapped angrily.

"You should have simply just handed them over to me" I said.

He just looked from head to toe .

"Atleast you clean up nice" he replied instead.

"I don't understand!!" I snapped.

"You're not that smart , I expected that " he retorted.

"Pick up your trash quickly and let me show you your room" he said.

"I demand that you pick them up since you threw them in the first place"

"It's the fact that you're always feeling entitled"

"Who the hell is your father!"

"I'll not have you disrespect my father!!"

"And you still haven't picked up my bags!!"

"I won't move until you hand them over to me politely!"

"You can sleep there then" he replied and took the stairs.

Arghhhh, this guy!!.