CHAPTER 4 (STEPHEN)

How is she? This is the only question revolving inside my head. What is happening to me? I ask myself and hear my conscience grinning at me. Since when have I started to care about women? I decided it was time to go pay a little visit to my psychologist Dr. Tristan. He has been my doctor since Ashlyn had left me seven years ago and her nightmares still haunted me to date.

I booked an urgent appointment with Dr. Tristan and headed to the hospital in my silver Jaguar. When I arrived at his cabin, he was sitting in his usual chair and looked up at me from his book.

“Ah! Mr. Renolds to what do I owe this pleasure to,” he says. “Hi Dr. Tristan I had some matters to discuss with you.”

“Sure, have a seat.”

I sit across from him in one of the black leather chairs.

“So what seems to be the problem?” he asks. “Is it Ashlyn?”

I shake my head. “As you know doc I have been having nightmares about Ashlyn since seven years but, recently they have seized after I met this girl named Christina. I don’t know why but whenever I am around her I have this feeling of holding her and never letting her go. What is wrong with me doc?”

He lets out a hearty laughter and answers, “You Mr. Renolds are in love.”

I take a moment to digest what he just said. Love ?

“How is that possible?” I say, “I swore not to love anyone after what happened with me and Ashlyn.” “Well love cannot be controlled. Running away from the truth will make matters worse. I suggest you start as friends and then you will be clear of your own feelings.” He suggests.

“Thanks doc I will think about it.” “ The pleasure’s all mine Mr.Renolds.”

I leave his office and send a message to my best friend Oliver Wyatt and ask him to meet  me at Fornino Italino for lunch. After a few seconds he sends me a message asking if it’s okay if his girlfriend comes along. I sigh as I reply yes.

At quarter to two the doors open as Oliver along with his girlfriend walks in. I am taken aback as Oliver’s girlfriend is no other than Christina’s best friend. Oliver spots me and comes over. “Hey bro. I would like you to meet my girlfriend Camilla Evans.  She is a model,” he says. “Camilla this is my best friend Stephen Renolds; CEO of Black Enterprises.” A worried look crosses her face as she looks at me.

When we have finished ordering our respective orders I decided to ask about Christina.

“So how is she ?” I ask hesitantly. Camilla glares at me and answers, “She is the bravest person I know and even at a time like this she knows how to put on a brave face but, she is broken inside.” Oliver looks back and forth at me and then Camilla.

“Wait wait wait. Who are we talking about exactly? And do both know each other?” He asks me. “Yeah we met at Dalton Hotel.” I answer.

Before he could ask me more questions, my phone chimes and the name of my secretary appears. I excuse myself and answer the phone.

“Hey Sam. What is it?” “Sir, the CEO of Wills Enterprise and the CEO of The James Company want to have a meeting with you.”

“What?” I find myself asking completely taken aback.

“Yes sir. I called to ask you if you were interested in this meeting.”

“Oh. I’m very intrigued. Inform them to meet me tomorrow at quarter to ten.”

“ As you say sir.” I cancel the call and head back to our table.

“Is anything wrong ?” Oliver asked.

“ Considering the fact that the CEO of Wills Enterprises just asked to meet me. I guess it has to be a no.” Camilla’s eyes widened as I spoke.

“ Are you alright ?” Oliver asks looking at her with concern. She quickly eyed down and nodded. Little did I know my whole life was going to change from tomorrow.

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