Chapter Fifteen: The Last Chow Down

Music Recommendation: Cupid (Twin Version) by Fifty Fifty

By the time Jenna arrived, Morticia had already slept off on the sofa, in a bid to wait for her.

" Oops. " Jenna said to her self, as she cautiously closed the door and walked over to where the 'watch guard' was sleeping, not before keeping the bottle of non-alcoholic wine on the table.

" Hey. Morticia, wake up." Jenna said as she gently tapped her shoulders.

Morticia jolted and sat up immediately, while trying to assimilate what was happening around her.

" Hey. Over here!" Jenna said as she waved at Morticia who seemed to be lost.

" Huh." Morticia said as she blinked repeatedly. Thankfully the lights were dim, enough for her to open her eyes without shutting them immediately.

Watching the lost lady who was seemingly drooling, moments ago, Jenna couldn't help but giggle girlishly.

Now that giggle, brought Morticia out from whatever planet people go when they sleep.

" Oh, Jenna, you're back. " Morticia said, as she fought back the urge of glancing at the clock, which was on a mini table, by the Television.

" Yep." Jenna said after she had composed herself.

" Why did you sleep here? Don't tell me you were waiting for me?" Jenna asked.

" Yeah, I was. Initially, I didn't feel sleepy, so I decided to wait. I don't remember how or when I fell asleep." Morticia said as she stood up.

" That's quite surprising, then it means you must love and enjoy sleeping a lot. Considering the fact that you were even drooling."

" WHAT?!" Morticia who was stretching, paused to ask.

Grinning, Jenna replied,

" Yeah you were. It's evident on the toss pillow." Jenna said as she glanced at it and tilted her head, slightly towards it.

Turning around, Morticia froze at what greeted her in her line of sight. She then glanced from the pillow to Jenna who was smiling tauntingly, not without wiggling her brows, as she was fond of doing.

Gathering strength and courage, Morticia bent to pick it up.

She couldn't remember when she last drooled. Maybe it was because she was too tired or too comfortable.

' You are so stupid.' A voice in her head rang. But this time, Morticia managed to keep mute and school her expression, even as she replied with a solid ' I AM NOT! I WAS JUST TIRED'

Straightening up, she pleaded

" Jenna, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to do this. I... I can't make an excuse, I know... I promise to get a new one, what I did won't..."

" 'It's fine. It happens. Really, I understand you must be very tired, especially since you've spent a few days on a hospital bed...' ecetra, ecetra, ecetra!

Isn't that what you want me to say?" Jenna asked with an eye roll as she folded her hands.

Morticia:

*_*

" Is drooling what you should be apologizing for?" Jenna asked with a scoff.

" You didn't drool on me or something. Don't be so dramatic. Now take your lazy ass to your room and clean up. It's been a long day, you should rest now. I'm also pretty exhausted too." Jenna said as she patted Morticia's shoulder.

" Oh, Okay. Thank you." Morticia managed to say.

" Good night T. See ya in the morning!" Jenna said as she took the bottle from the table and left for her room. For some reason, she was very happy.

" Good night Jenna. " Morticia said as they both left for the their rooms.

~~~ Hank Mansion ~~~

Few minutes after Oliver left the 'abandoned' building, Melinda gave him a call.

" Hello sweetheart. How was your meeting? I hope everything was successful?" Melinda asked, even as she paced endlessly in the room.

" Yes Hon. It was. We just uncovered some people that were supposed threats to the market." Oliver replied as he drove to his private suite.

" I hope you've sorted things out? "

" Yes I have. Your hubby is in control." Oliver said as his gaze darkened.

Not in the mood to pry further, Melinda continued,

" Hon, I'm really worried." Melinda said.

" What's the matter?" Oliver asked with his interest piqued.

" it's about Morticia. " Melinda replied, while Oliver almost hissed. He always acted like he cared, to some extent, so he could be updated on Melinda's moves concerning Morticia.

" I've tried calling her severally, but it wasn't responsive. I also tried calling Morgan but it wasn't responsive either. Hon, I don't know what to do. She doesn't have friends, nor do I know anyone who has an idea as to where she might be" Melinda complained.

Pinching his brows, as his elbow rested on car door, Oliver tried schooling his voice before he replied,

" Hon, you know she's an adult. Adult these days has their ways. Maybe she went out to have fun or her battery died, or something. Just don't get worried okay? Maybe you can try calling her again tomorrow or the day after. Just take it easy ok?" Oliver advised.

" Ok. I'll try. Thank you. Good night."

" Good night sweetheart. Talk to you tomorrow." Oliver said as Melinda dropped the call.

~~~ The next day ~~~

* * * Hentritch * * *

Malcolm and Jordan agreed to meet at Kendrell's apartment, before leaving for Tiana's Restaurant. They were to arrive by evening but Kendrell, was surprisingly busy.

Ever since he moved to Hentritch, and even before he started working at Dreams Constructions, Kendrell already started working towards his aspiration of owning a business. No one knew about it, except of course, his business partners.

He was going to surprise his family and friends with the news, if it pulled through. Asides the fact that he has always wanted to be successful, his motivation was his parents and then Tiana was next in line. He loved her very much.

He had a practical knowledge in commercial and Tech businesses. Kendrell and Mario, his business partner, bought an Exchange Traded Fund from a reputable tech company, VGQ, with a return of 2 years, Kendrell, providing about 70% of the fund. That way, he would have enough capital to start up a business. His first goal was to start up a retail store and a textile company. With dreams of being the textile firm that'll partner with Malcolm, when he eventually starts up his dream firm, as he was into fashion and designing. But he didn't have plans of ditching his hard earned degree for business. He was still going to practice engineering.

While typing away on his laptop, he heard the doorbell ring.

He already suspected it to be the two scumbags, so he quickly kept the laptop away after saving the document he was typing. Walking over to the door, he opened it and saw Malcolm and Jordan standing with a neutral expression. Except Malcolm who started grinning immediately Kendrell opened the door.

" Hey Man" They greeted, with a brother handshake.

Kendrell proceeded to sit, while they made their way in. He left them to shut the door behind them. They were not strangers after all.

But for some reason, Malcolm stood outside, while Jordan already headed for the sofa. Still standing at the door, Malcolm knocked.

" Can I come in?" he asked, with a pout.

" Please don't. I beg you." Kendrell said, while he brought his hands together like he was making a request.

" Seriously Malc. " Jordan said, while Malcolm made a sad face.

" Well, since the both of you hate me so much, I guess I'm gonna have to go. Maybe I was meant to be alone in this lonely world. Where people are so unfair and life is so..."

" Five seconds Malcolm. Your choice." Kendrell said as he sat.

" Well, I'm doing this because of Tiana, not you." Malcolm said as finally walked in.

" I wish I knew where people are sold for slavery." Jordan said as he sat down by Kendrell's left.

" Oh, I do. There's even a huge discount offer right noww. It's 45 perc..."

" So, does any of you mind a glass of wine or water?" Kendrell chimed in, interrupting Malcolm who was already grinning.

" No man, I'm fine." Jordan replied

" What about you? Asshole"

" Well, if I was an asshole, I'd be like one of your favorite place. Oh, now that you mentioned it, how is Ti by the way?" Malcolm asked with a serious expression.

" I did not mention her name. And how does 'asshole' remind you of her?" Kendrell asked through his gritted teeth.

" Oh, I think you want me to spell it, don't you?" Malcolm asked tauntingly.

" Well, I think I can help you." Jordan said

" Since asshole is your favorite place, Tiana is also your favorite person, so that means that Y..."

" What do you know about any of that?" Malcolm asked with a smile as a stupid idea struck him.

" That reminds me, there's this trending song, it's called cupid, by a girl group. " Malcolm said as he started typing on his phone, while Jordan pinched his brows. Kendrell couldn't help but grin, without making a sound, he didn't want Malcolm's attention on him. It wasn't a good thing!

" Here it is!" Malcolm exclaimed happily.

" Don't tell me you're about to pl..."

~ A hopeless romantic all my life ~ Malcolm sang as the song started. He fast forwarded the instrumental part of the song, so it could start playing immediately.

"Oh come on Malcolm!'' Jordan exclaimed as he massaged his temples.

Malcolm went ahead to fast forward the song to the chorus...

~~~I gave a second chance to Cupid

But now, I'm left here feeling stupid

Oh, the way he makes me feel

That love isn't real

Cupid is so dumb ~~~

Kendrell couldn't help but laugh. He couldn't fight it anymore! Malcolm was a handful!

Pausing the music, Malcolm glanced at Jordan, before wiggling his brows like a certain someone he was going to meet in the future.

" See. You don't have to wait for us to play cupid. Sometimes it can be very stupid. So, you better get a lady yourself. Bro advise!" Malcolm said with a wide grin.

" Only one person brought me here Malcolm. I'd be damned if it's you!" Jordan said, while Kendrell laughed at the both of them.

After the bickering, they eventually had a serious conversation, which was centered on Kendrell. He was thankful for his friends at the end of the day.

~~~ Time Restaurant ~~~

Tiana welcomed the three of them heartily as they all hugged.

" You have such a wonderful place I must say. Such great ambiance. Great Job Ti. I'm proud of you!" Malcolm remarked.

" Thank you Malcolm." Tiana said with a smile.

" You did great, I'll be sure to bring any girl that refuses me here. She'll not only accept me into her life, but she'll also writh on my bed by the end of day after we lea..."

" That's enough Malcolm" Jordan said.

" Oh dear. You guys." Tiana said with a giggle.

" Babe, I told you this was a wrong Idea." Kendrell said.

" It's a good thing you didn't listen to him." Malcolm said while Tiana and Jordan shook their heads.

That evening they all ate heartily and happily, as the energy from their table could be felt from a distance.

The sat down together as a group of friends, the last time they ever will!