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

pulled Cybil into the restaurant. He noticed Malik wasn't with Reina or Carly.
Carly was having conversation with a man and Reina was talking to the man's friend. Demetrius felt a surge of jealousy go through him. Cybil had followed his gaze and instantly got angry when her eyes settled on Reina.
"You are very beautiful" the man was telling Reina. "So I've heard" Reina replied. "It is true, sweetheart. And that accent of yours. It is turning me on. Which Spanish country are you from?" he asked. Reina got angry instantly. "My mother is from Hispaniola. I am American" I told him. For the first time in her life, Reina was actually begging for Malik to hurry up and come back to her. He said he had needed to make a phone call and the minute he left these men came and took a seat. Carly seemed fine having a conversation with the other one but Reina was feeling very uncomfortable. She wanted to leave because Demetrius was here. The man was still talking to Reina but she barely heard a word he was saying because she was lost in thought. Then the man put his hand on Reina's thigh and started rubbing it. Before Reina could react Demetrius grabbed the man by his suit and pulled him away from her. "You want to lose that fucking hand of yours?" Demetrius shouted. Reina groaned and put her head in her hands. The Italian restaurant was a restaurant that played soothing music. That outburst from Demetrius had gotten EVERYONE in the restaurant's attention! The live music stopped instantly and even the waiters who were bringing food to the guests stopped to watch. Everyone was looking at their table. Reina was begging the ground to open up and swallow her whole. Demetrius was beating the crap out of the man. Demetrius stood up and looked down at the man who had touched his Reina. The man's nose was bleeding and a black eye was forming. "Out" Demetrius told the man. You didn't have to tell him twice! He scrambled to his feet and ran out of the restaurant. Malik who had seen the whole thing walked over to his table. "Take her home" Demetrius told Malik as he approached. He nodded. Carly had to grab hold of Reina and pull her to her feet. Reina stared at the ground as she passed Demetrius not even looking at him. When they got into the car, Reina didn't feel like going home. "Take me to Mr and Mrs. Vassaliadas's home" I told Malik. "The help?" he asked. I nodded. Reina gave the chauffeur the directions and sat back in her seat. Carly had only been there once when they were younger and might feel awkward but Reina didn't feel like going home. She would call the maid to check in on the dogs.
Lorenzo's Return

When Malik's driver pulled up to the house, Reina and Carly got out after saying goodbye to Malik. Gertrude was at the door before the even knocked. Reina gave her a questioning look. "He thought you might be coming here" Gertrude said referring to Demetrius. "Come in" she told them as she stepped away from the door. Carly knew Gertrude but still it felt kinda awkward being here but Reina needed her. Gertrude grabbed Reina and gave her a hug. "Carly, sweetheart. Go on up to bed. Do you remember where Reina's room is?" Gertrude asked. Carly nodded as she went up the stairs.
"You seem lost, little one" Gertrude said as she poured Reina some tea. "Your son is driving me crazy!" Reina told her. "He can do that at times" Gertrude replied with a smile. "I told him to never call me again and he should leave me alone" Reina sighed. Gertrude who was in the process of adding sugar to the tea stopped to stare at Reina. Reina nodded. "What did he do?" Gertrude asked. She had hoped that Demetrius would marry Reina because no other woman would give Demetrius the love that Reina obviously has for him. "He introduced me one of his mistress... Cybil Carter" I told her. "Isn't she in Milan?". "So you know her". Reina put her tea down and stared at Gertrude intently. Gertrude nodded. "I do. She is only after his money and the fame that comes with it, Reina". "Is that so?" Reina asked with obvious sarcasm. "I am going to bed, mama. Can you please call my father- Reina looked at the time it wasn't that late. "Tell him I am spending the night over here and that he should send a car for Carly and I in the morning. We want to pick up Lorenzo from the airfield where his private jet will be landing" I told her as I kissed her goodnight.
Carly was already asleep in one of Reina's pajamas not that Reina minded. She got ready and went to bed also.
Light streamed in from the window. Lorenzo's flight was landing in half an hour. It was just after eleven o'clock. Reina felt beside her but Carly wasn't there. She trotted downstairs to see Carly laughing at something Antonio said. "Good morning" I said as I kissed Antonio on the cheek. "When is Lorenzo's plane landing?" Carly asked. "In half an hour. Plenty of time" I smiled at her knowing she was eager to see him. Reina sat down and Gertrude placed a plate of food in front of her. "Gracias" I told her. She smiled. "Are we going to the mansion to change?" Carly asked. I shook my head. "No. I thought we could get ready from here" I replied. "But I don't have any clothes over here" Carly said timidly. "No worries. You can wear something of mine. Lorenzo will think you're beautiful no matter what you have on" I winked at her and she rolled her eyes.
We were both ready to go to the airport when the car arrived. "Good morning, Ms. Cortes. Ms. Mendez" the chauffeur said. "Good morning" we both replied.
Carly and I were at the airfield waiting for Lorenzo's private jet's doors to open. When they finally did and Lorenzo stepped out Reina ran to him. Carly stayed at the car.
Reina flung her arms around her older brother, thank God Lorenzo was a strong man or else he would have fallen after Reina unexpectedly pounced on him. "Reinabella" he said as he set his sister back on her feet. "Lorenzo! I missed you hermano!" Reina said as tears welled up in her eyes. "I missed you too. Ah ah ah. None of that" Lorenzo said as he wiped Reina's tears away. "Is that Carly at the car?" Lorenzo asked not able to take his eyes off the beautiful woman. Reina nodded. "She wanted to come welcome you home". "Come on! I want you to tell me all about your trip and how the business deal went!" Reina continued.
When they approached Carly looked at Lorenzo who if not possible had become even more handsome in his absence. She gave him a genuinely shy smile when he approached. "Carly" Lorenzo smiled down at her. "Hi Lorenzo" Carly replied. "It's nice to have you back, Mr. Cortes" the chauffeur told him. "It's nice to be back" Lorenzo replied as they got into the car.

Unfinished

"I need to call, Demetrius and tell him how it went" Lorenzo said as he took out his phone. "Where should I take you, Mr. Cortes?" the chauffeur asked. "To my condo, Chives" Lorenzo told him. Lorenzo dialed Demetrius and a woman answered the phone. "Who is this?" Lorenzo asked. "Cybil Carter. Demetrius's girlfriend. Who are you?" Cybil asked her voice laced with anger. "I am Demetrius's best friend- Lorenzo looked at Reina who had become kind of sad. What had happened while he was gone? "Demetrius is unable to talk right now- "Lorenzo is that you?" Demetrius asked as he snatched the phone away from Cybil. "Yeah, it's me. I'm on my way to my condo. Meet me there?" Lorenzo asked him. "Is Reina with you?" Demetrius couldn't help but ask. "Yeah she is, why?" Lorenzo asked. "I will be over in a few" Demetrius said as he hung up and turned to look at Cybil who had her hands on her hips. "Don't answer my phone, Cybil. You had no right" Demetrius told her as he went into his room and pulled on some jeans.
"Where are you going?" Cybil asked. "To meet my, best friend" Demetrius replied. "Is Reina Cortes with him?" Cybil asked. "Yes, what's it to you?" Demetrius asked. "Can I come?" Cybil asked. "No, Cybil you cannot. This is a business meeting" Demetrius told her. "If it is a business meeting as you say why is Reina Cortes going to be there?". "Jealousy is not a cute attribute, Cybil" Demetrius told her as he walked out the door and to his Auston Martin Vanquish.
At the condo, Reina was busy making lunch for Lorenzo and Carly who were having a conversation in the other room. "It's ready" Reina smiled as she finished making the sandwiches. "Thanks sis" Lorenzo kissed the top of her head as he took up his sandwich. Reina winked at Carly who started blushing. Demetrius walked into the condo like he owned the place. I sighed as I went to sit beside Carly while Demetrius and Lorenzo caught up.
Demetrius started looking at me but I refused to look at him even when he called my name I pretended not to hear him. I just have a silly crush on him from when I was fourteen no biggy -I told myself. Then why does your heart ache when you look at him?- My conscience asked me. I didn't have the answer to that.
Lorenzo looked at Demetrius and Reina, something seemed odd between them. When Carly said something to Reina, Reina would answer but when Demetrius did Reina doesn't even look at him. Again Lorenzo asked himself what happened while he was gone.
"I feel kind of tired. I am going to take a nap" Reina said as she got up. She pulled the pins that kept her hair piled atop her head. Her hair tumbled down her face and back. Lorenzo didn't miss the way his best friend was watching his sister. True love- Lorenzo thought to himself. He had