Her Father's Expectations by Chevel Grant (classic children's novels .TXT) 📕

her a smile. She looked stunned. "Thank you" Cybil said recovering from her momentary shock. Cybil started talking to Demetrius in French. Carly and Reina both knew what they were saying, both knew how to speak French and Demetrius knew it too because he was the one who tutored them! They pretended like they didn't understand what Cybil was telling Demetrius. Reina's phone started ringing. It was Malik calling. "Malik, I am with Carly. I will call you later. Adios" I told him as I hung up. Demetrius was looking at Reina but she couldn't figure out his facial expression. Not that she cared to. Here he was throwing his mistress in her face after what they had shared. It was very awkward being there. Carly could see her friend becoming more and more distant as Demetrius stared at her. "Wow... Look at the time. Reina and I should be going now" Carly offered. Bless your soul, Carly -Reina thought to herself. I nodded in agreement. "It was uh... nice meeting you, Cybil" Carly said. I just smiled. "Adios, bella" Demetrius said in Spanish. "No vuelvas a llamarme. Déjame en paz, Demetrius. No quiero volver a hablar contigo otra vez" Reina whispered the last part. Carly spoke Spanish also and had heard every word Reina said. Before Demetrius could reply Carly paid the bill and led her friend out of the restaurant. "What was that all about?" Cybil asked since she couldn't speak Spanish. "It's nothing, Cybil" Demetrius replied as he led Cybil back to their table. If it were nothing like he just told Cybil why did he feel like someone just ripped his heart out? He had known introducing Cybil to Reina would be a bad idea but he couldn't take his eyes off her as she sat at the other table. Cybil hanging off his arms didn't help matters either. When Reina had given him that one last look before Carly took her away from the restaurant it felt like someone had kicked him in the groin. Reina was so kind and softhearted. You could tell what she was thinking or how she was feeling by just looking into her eyes. Cybil watched Demetrius, he looked as if he was deep in thought. That Reina Cortes might be a little competition but nothing I couldn't handle. Demetrius was mine -Cybil thought to herself.

"What was he trying to prove?" Carly asked as she looked at her friend's tear stained face. "I'll tell you when I figure it out for myself" I replied as I wiped the stupid tears away. "He couldn't take his eyes off you" Carly said matter-of-factly. "He has Cybil" I replied as my grip on the steering wheel tightened. "Oh come on Reina! That woman doesn't hold a candle to you!" Carly said. I just nodded. "When are you going to realize that you are grade A level hot!" Carly said. I shook my head and sighed. "Well I see it, Demetrius sees it and the entire guy population sees it so why can't you?" she asked. "So another sleepover?" I asked, changing the subject. "We would have to go to my house so I could pick up some more clothes" she told me. "On it" I smiled at her.


Here is the conversation Reina and Demetrius had in Spanish
Demetrius: Goodbye, beautiful
Reina: Do not call. Leave me alone, Demetrius. I never want to talk to you again

*When Carly told Reina that Cybil "Doesn't hold a candle to her" it means she is no competition. That Reina is really beautiful that Cybil isn't even in her league of beauty.
Embarrassed

When they finally reached Carly's condo. Carly's three poodles came to greet them. "Hi Sasha, Alecia and Cruise!" I said to the dogs as I picked up Sasha. The others were begging for a tummy rub. I obliged them. I stood up and walked to Carly's room. She was packing some clothes when Reina entered the room. "Reina which gown should I take?" Carly asked as she looked absently at the gowns in her walk-in-closet. "Reina!" she said again. "Huh?" I asked looking up from Sasha and her brother and sister. "Which gown should I take with me for the Lavender Charity Banquet?" Carly asked as she pointed to the different gowns in her walk-in closet. "I thought we would go shopping" I told her as I patted Cruise. "Sounds good to me" she replied as she locked her bag. "Are you staying tomorrow night also?" I asked smiling broadly. "I-I don't know. Would you like me to stay?" she asked. "Of course I would! I know a very handsome Spanish brother of mine would also" I winked at her. "He doesn't like me, Reina! You know and I know" she said as she closed her closet. "Are these little moppets coming with us?" I asked as the poodles piled onto me licking me. "Can they? Doesn't your father have a no tolerance of dogs rule?" she asked. "Well we just can't leave them here can we? My father will have to just keep his mouth shut" I told her as I got one of the dog carry on bags and packed some cute little dog outfits into it. "If it's alright..." Carly said uncertain. "It is" I told her as I put Sasha, Cruise and Alecia into the carry on and left the room. Carly was right behind us. "My father can't object if we keep them in my room now can he?" I asked her. "I just don't want him to- she paused and snapped her mouth shut. Reina was walking when Carly said that. She turned to look at her best friend. "I told you to leave it be, Carly" I told her as I walked out the door and to my car. I sat patiently with the dogs in the backseat while Carly locked up the condo. Carly came into the car and Reina drove off. "I am sorry" Carly whispered. "For what?" I asked. "For bringing it up again. It's just that I have been through this! How can you be so fucking calm like this is ok?!" she railed. "It isn't... But it will not stop when Lorenzo gets back tomorrow. He wouldn't dear hit me when Lorenzo is back" I sighed as the automatic gates to the mansion opened. Carly was quiet when we got out and took the dogs to my room. When they were settled, I went downstairs for something to eat. "Miss Reina. Your father would like to see you" a maid told me. This is not going to be good. "Yes father?" I asked sweetly as I went into his office. "Why is Carly still here?! I allowed her to stay one night! Now she is back and with her dogs!" he shouted. Thank God his voice didn't travel beyond the office. "It's only for two more nights father! I want her here with me when we go to the Lavender Charity Ball being held" I told him. "Ah yes... The millions of dollars you gave to different charities" he shook his head. "I will ensure the dogs stay in my room" I told him. "Malik has offered to be your escort to the ball" he told me. "No doubt you had something to do with it" I muttered to myself. "Why can't you see that Malik is the best choice for you?! He is rich, handsome and comes from a good family" he told me. "So does Demetrius" I said before I could stop myself. "That man you pride yourself in watching doesn't want you when he has Cybil Carter, New York's Next Top model" he said as he placed a magazine on the table with Demetrius and Cybil looking all romantic on the cover. Wow the press worked fast -Reina thought to herself. "I know. I saw them today when Carly and I went to lunch" I told him sweetly and gave him a smile as I left. Reina was hurt, even if she wanted to dismiss it, it was still there! When Demetrius had brought Cybil over it was like a slap in the face. She had kept her composure though. Years of getting abuse made Reina tough. She could adapt to a situation, she taught herself never to feel vulnerable towards a person. Her heart was locked up tight. Reina went back to Carly who was busy watching TV and feeding her dogs little pieces of dog kibble. As Reina entered her phone rang. "Hello?" I asked. "Reina! Sweetheart!" Malik said. "Oh hey Malik" I said as I shot a look at Carly who had turned down the TV and was watching me intently. I sighed as I listened to Malik brag on and on about his new hotel. "Would you like to go out tonight?" he asked me. "I can't... I am having a sleepover with Carly" I told him. "She can come too! I will be over in ten" he said as he hung up. "What did he say?" Carly asked. "He is picking us up in ten minutes to take us out" I told her as I walked to the closet. "Us?" she asked. "Yes, us" I told her. "Fine" Carly said smugly.
Carly and I were ready and waiting when Malik called. We went downstairs and saw Malik and his chauffeur waiting. "Bye, father" I told him. "Bye, Mr. Cortes" Carly said. "Goodbye Carly" he replied. "So where are we going?" Carly asked as the chauffeur closed the door. "To Finque" he told us. Finque was a new Italian restaurant opening tonight. There was bound to be paparazzi. When they finally reached Carly was all smiles while Reina's mood was becoming more and more sad. She sighed when they pulled up and saw all the paparazzi at the restaurant. When they stepped out of the Escalade Malik wrapped his arms around both Carly and Reina. Carly seemed uncomfortable while Reina wanted to kill Malik. The camera flashes went off and then Reina spotted Demetrius with Cybil on his arm. "He owns this one too, doesn't he?" I asked Malik. "No. He is just a share holder. He sponsored the owner, I mean he gave the owner the money needed to build this restaurant" Malik told me. More flashes went off and then they went inside. Reina was hoping Demetrius didn't see her.
Oh, how wrong she was! Demetrius spotted her the minute she and Carly exited the Escalade with Malik. He wanted to know what she meant by he should never call her and that he should leave her alone.
Cybil as usual was making a big deal out of being photographed. She enjoyed being in the spotlight. Leave it to Cybil Carter to grab every chance to take a photo. Reina was her opposite -Demetrius thought to himself. Reina was humble, kind and softhearted. While Cybil was callous and self centered. "Ok, guys that's enough" Demetrius told the photographers. They instantly stop taking pictures. Cybil looked disappointed and was pouting. Reina would never do something like that -Demetrius thought to himself. "Come on, Cybil" Demetrius said as he