CHAPTER 15- DECEPTION

Oh Lisa! Can you hear yourself?

I know I know...she whined, realizing how stupidly she had acted.

In his car Lisa and on the highway!

Would you please not make me feel any worse? Hades is already mad at me as it is and I badly need someone who'll help me feel better.

Well welcome to your bestie's arms girl because that is the last thing I'll be making you feel today.

Urgh! Lisa groaned, frustratedly.

Sick ass bitch! Fiona hissed. You should go apologize.

I intend to. Crashing his car was the last thing on my mind honestly.

What else did you expect would happen?

Drop it Fiona, let's not brood over this any longer. We're getting married in two months, he can't possibly stay mad for long.

Speaking of which, when are you planning on breaking up with Lance?

Who?

Don't act dumb Lisa. I bet Hades doesn't even know you've got a boyfriend.

Lance is the least of my worries at this point, he's presenting on a business trip to Lebanon and by the time he's back, I and Hades should be official by then, he'll take cue by himself.

You're so cruel.

Call it what you will, Lisa shrugged. I know that pompous asshole, if I were to call it quits with him right now, he would cause a fuss and ruin everything for me and that's the last thing I want.

Fiona sighed.

THE NEXT MORNING

The night before, Hades had arrived home late and she knew he probably did so on purpose in order to avoid engaging in a conversation with her. Breakfast that morning was cold as neither of them was willing to start a conversation. It was so frustrating that Lisa decided to break the ice, if she were to leave it up to this man, she was sure he would be more than capable of giving her the cold shoulder forever.

I'll be having a photo shoot at the studio today....

Mmm, was all he said.

I would like you to take me there.

Mhmm

And since it's your final day overseeing the construction site, I would like to go and see how far things have gone.

When Will You Be Coming?

This afternoon. She replied, glad He was finally using words. I'm really sorry about the accident. She added. I'm sorry.

Let's Just Go Already, I'm Running Late. He said briefly, getting up from the table.

The little minx, an absolute witch which He was realizing was possibly sent to torture the life out of him. Hades was thinking irritably as He sat in the office that afternoon. There was nothing convenient about having Lisa Valentino in his life aside from the fact that He wanted a successor at the end of the day. His telephone rang, distracting him and he picked it.

What? He growled.

It was his secretary back in New York. He had reconnected with her the moment He made the decision to finally come back to the world after ten years of self imposed isolation. She had been feeding him with information about the company ever since. She was busy chattering away in a business like tone on the other end as Hades who was standing in front of his site- office window kept his gaze fixed on the little jolly scene going on outside.

Mmhmm Mmhmm Go On... He muttered.

He kept his eyes fixed on the scene outside where Lisa stood, talking care-freely and laughing. Engaged in a conversation, surrounded by a whole rugby scrum of big, tough builders wearing yellow helmets, dust-covered steel capped boots, tight tee shirts and jeans. And what was Lisa wearing?

Hot-pink! It was her favorite colour, he had come to realize during the last ten days. This time she was wearing a pair of baggy pants and a small black top that exposed some of her belly, a pair of black sun glasses above her head and a small fancy bag over her shoulder,

I Don't Know About That Sonia, He murmured into the telephone.

I think you should really consider this sir.

Just Put Everything On Hold For Now, Till I Get Back.

Ofcourse sir.

He hung up afterwards.

The laughing outside hadn't died down, what could she possibly be talking about to gain the attention of a group of full grown men? Was this what she meant by coming over and seeing how far work had gone? He bet they weren't even interested in what she was saying, just her presence alone was enchanting. He knocked twice on the glass window, attracting their attention down below. Lisa turned around, smiling brightly at him. The other man had a smudge on their lips.

Mr Lenshaw, you lucky bastard!

He could clearly read their facial expressions.

"The Rest Of You Go Back To Work,

Lisa Upstairs Now"

Isn't It About Time You Went Back Home? Hades asked, the moment she came into the cool confines of his air-conditioned office.

I just got here, are you chasing me away?

I Thought We'd Agreed You Would Keep Away From The Site So You Don't Cause Accidents.

Lisa laughed, she thought he was joking but Hades wasn't sure He was. Heads turned when Lisa walked by and the fact that those heads were on bodies of workmen with their feet balancing on ladders and roof tops made it dangerous. With just a single sway of her hips and they could lose focus thereby toppling over from heights.

I needed your advice on something. She said.

Be My Guest.

Stepping away from him, she applied her surprise tactics by unzipping her trousers and pulling them a little down.

What do you think? She asked, innocently.

Innocent wasn't the word Hades was thinking as her white silk-smooth abdomen came to his view, He was thinking minx, vixen and coquette those were the words that described the woman in front of him and worse was his name in-scripted a little above her groin.

It's...It's A Tatoo.

Yes? What do you think? She repeated.

I Think You're Not Safe To Be Let Out On Your Own. What The Hell Were You Thinking Marking Your Skin With Something Like That?

I thought you might like it.

Well I Certainly Don't Appreciate My Name

Plastered On Somewhere So Vulgar And Besides That Should Hurt Like Blazes Tonight.

No it won't, it's temporary.

Thank Goodness.

I thought it would help lighten up the mood after I messed up yesterday. She said, abruptly sitting down on his laps, much to his surprise. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him to her lips.

You're A Nuisance Lisa.

She laughed. Too bad because you're stuck with me. Well since the Tattoo didn't do much to appease you, allow me indulge you in something far more pleasant. She whispered huskily, her voice laced with so much intimacy as she held his gaze as well as his tie.

Someone Could Walk In. He cautioned.

I don't think so.

Up Lisa.

She smiled. Fine...she knew better now than to ignore his cautions. But if you change your mind, this snack would be waiting for you at home. Lisa said, picking up her bag from the the table as she blew him a kiss before walking out.

Snack... He thought, watching her leave.

Half an hour after she arrived home, she could hear a car horn blaring outside and driving in was Hades.

Ooh...! She shrieked excitedly, could it be he changed his mind afterall? The cunning Devil!

You're back! She hugged him once He got in but what surprised her was his stiff response.

What? Is something wrong?

Without an answer, He walked across the other side of the room, ignoring her as He took off his suit. The hostility scared her. Wasn't he okay just a few minutes ago? What could have made him change and in such a short period of time. What was happening?

What's wrong Hades? Have I done something wrong? She asked, nervously.

He turned and shot her an irritated glance which made her heart shatter and his next few words sent her whole world crashing down.

"You Have Five Seconds Lisa To Explain To Me Who The Fuck Lance Boston Is"

She gasped in disbelief. How did he know? she was drained of words at that point:

Wh..what?

Don't Act Dumb Lisa.

I..I was going to tell you

When Exactly?

How..how did you even get to know?

What An Intriguing Question.

Hades scoffed before turning around. He opened the wardrobe and threw his luggage on the bed.

What..what are you doing? She asked, her eyes widened in shock and overwhelming disbelief as He packed his clothes into the luggage. You can't leave no, what are you doing? Hades please.

Don't Touch Me. He frowned as she came closer.

Hades you can't leave, please I'm begging you.

What Exactly Are You Begging For? That You Took Me For A Fool Enough To Hide The Fact That You Actually Had A Lover Somewhere In Lebanon.

No no no listen to me, I was going to call off our relationship, I swear it! I love you Hades, you can't do this.

One Thing I Hate? It's Dishonesty. He said, zipping up the bag.

You promised my grandfather you'd take care of me. Are you seriously going to back out of that promise?

And Guess Who's Fault It Was?

Afterall he's contributed to the Lenshaw dynasty, are you really going to let him down?

Hades thought for awhile. He was no stranger to emotional blackmail, his father made good use of that tactic a lot but had He wasn't going to let it work on him anymore.

I'll Give Him A Call And Explain What Went On.

No please, you can't! He won't forgive me, please let's just settle our differences in peace. I beg of you Hades please. She held unto his arm, sobbing.

The Wedding Is Off. He said, coldly.

What? No! Hell no! You can't! You can't do this to me. Ok ok fine! I acknowledge what I tried to play at was wrong. I was fucking wrong Hades just Please forgive me, I beg of you. Tell me what it is I have to do for you to forgive me, anything at all please.

That's Enough Lisa. He said, the irritation evident in his voice.

If you leave now where else would you find a woman like me? Someone that isn't after your wealth? Someone that understands this union is strictly so you can have an heir, someone who doesn't care. You know that's impossible. Please don't go...

Hades sighed. I'm Leaving And That's Final But I Will Have A Little Mercy On You Though.

Yes yes oh yes thank you so much.

Two Years

What?

Spend The Next Two Years Totally Out Of My Sight And Then Maybe I Will Reconsider This Whole Situation.

Lisa was speechless at this point, frozen in place as she watched him leave the room. Bloody hell, she has really messed up, if only she had listened to Fiona. Speaking of Fiona, she was never going to hear the end of it from her best friend till eternity. She subconsciously found her way to the bed as she lay back, crying.

Hades had just gotten off the phone with Marcos, the Man seemed angry at his precious priceless jewel of a granddaughter. "I'll make sure to caution her" He had said but Hades doubted the word caution would have the same meaning in this case.

By caution, he might as well prepare a bath of gold for the pompous vixen. There was no way Marcos Valentino was going to scold his granddaughter, He pampers her too much and Hades was aware of that.

Yes Sonia, I'm On My Way Back To NewYork As We Speak. Make Sure Everything Is In Place By The Time I Arrive.

Ofcourse sir, we would be expecting you. Have a safe flight Mr Lenshaw.

Hangup

BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK.

ALLISON'S RESIDENCE.

5:30pm.

Good evening miss Allison. Welcome back

A lovely evening to you Cordelia. Allison smiled back to her maid.

I trust you had a pleasant day at the office?

I always do.

Well, Mr Davian came in a few minutes ago.

Really? He's here?

Cordelia nodded. Waiting for you upstairs.

Oh thank you very much.

You're welcome miss.

Allison immediately went up to her bedroom and Davian was there, standing and staring into one of the art works in her bedroom walls.

Babe? She hugged him.

How was work at the office?

It was fine. I had no idea you'd be coming.

Me neither.

Is something wrong? She asked, worriedly taking in the sourness of his face.

Well I messed up.

What happened?

Remember the business partners from Cyprus?

The ones that offered this out of world deal?

Well it turned out to be a fake!

Hell no! She gasped as she covered her mouth with both hands. Oh my goodness! The money's gone?

All of it?

What now? Not to mention that strict uncle of yours, he might not like this.

He won't! I'm pretty sure he knows about the loss already.

What do we do now?

You need to help me Allison.

H..how? You have to act as an agent, promise to cover up the loss in due time.

How?

It seems both companies would have to work together.

But that would mean every profit I earn would go to yours!

Please Allison, you need to help me I beg of you.

Ok ok fine. All that matters is that we get you out of this shithole.

Thank you so much. He pulled her in for a kiss.

Enough Davian, she giggled in his arms.

You're really gonna make me wait Ally?

For as long as I can.

Just remember that payback is gonna be hell of a bitch.

I would expect no less. She laughed.