Clara heard noises coming from the main door, She thought it was King but unfortunately for her it was the butler coming back from the market.
Clara immediately stood up to go meet her with anger boiling inside her heart.
"Why didn't you tell me that someone was in the house? "Who is she? "Are they together?" "How long has this been happening?"
The Butler was overwhelmed with the questions She had to hit pause before Speaking.
"Miss. I think King is in the best position to answer your questions".
"Why does everybody keep saying the same thing? What is she doing here?"
"I'll say it again Miss, the only person who is best in answering this question Is the master. I'll be in the kitchen".
The butler left her to her thoughts and went straight to the kitchen with the items she bought in the market.
After what felt like eternity King came back. Clara stood up immediately upon seeing him and went to greet him.
King was surprise seeing Clara in his house.
"What are you doing here?" King asked coldly
"Is that how you speak to me after a long time? Why would you ask me that question? Of course I'm here to see you"
"Next time you come to my house let me know first".
"Really? that's so mean, we've been friends for a long time and you want me to alert you before coming to your house. That's not possible.
"So, what brings you to my house?"
"Can't you see I came to see?"
"Then I'll be with you In a minute, let me go freshen up".
"Are you serious? I've been waiting for you for hours and the first thing you say when you come back is for you to go freshen up".
King didn't pay her any attention and went straight up stairs to shower.
Clara was used to his cold shoulders, but she wanted to change it. They grew up together and she has always wanted to be close to him but he keeps everyone at double arms length.
When he was done showering he came downstairs and instructed the butler to add Clara to the dinner.
He sat further from Clara before speaking.
"So I ask again, what brings you to my house unannounced? King asked with hint of annoyance in his voice.
"I told your assistant to let you know that I'm back home. You didn't even call or text me.
"Well, that's because I'm busy".
"Who is that girl?" Clara asked. Her appearance was normal but she was screaming and boiling in anger in her heart and head.
"Who?"
"The little girl that's Upstairs.
"I can't remember answering to you, before you ask me questions next time, why don't you remember that".
As they were conversing, Rosie came downstairs because it was time for dinner and she was hungry.
King sighted her and let out a devilish smirk and responded to Clara.
"If you must know, She's my play thing".
Rosie pressed pause In her movement when she heard what he said. She's never been embarrassed in someone's presence like this.
Of course he would take every opportunity to make her lose face and constantly remind her that he is above her.
Rosie quietly went to the dining table and sat down, after a while, Clara and King joined her In the dining table.
The butler dished out their food and everybody ate in a quiet atmosphere.
Rosie was the first to finish her meal, she stood up from her chair and was getting ready to leave and return to her room when she was stopped by King's words.
"Don't you know it's embarrassing that you leave the dining room before your master? I'm still eating can't you see?
If eyes filled with hatred could kill someone, King would definitely be died more than millions of time.
Rosie sat back wishing for the ground to open and swallow her
She had no other option, but to sit and watch them eat.
Clara decided to ask King the question she has always wanted to ask.
"King tomorrow is the charity Gala, would you love to be my Plus one?
King turned to her smiled before staring straight into Rosie's eyes and answered.
"Well, you are little late to the party because I already have a plus one.
Clara laughed unbelievably. King rarely attends this events, and if he does it was alone.
"You are joking right?"
"I hate it when people question me and think i joke. If you must know, my plus one is her.
He said pointing towards Rosie.
Rosie heard what he said and saw him pointing towards her. Her eyes were about to pop out, she was more than shocked.
This crazy psycho never discussed anything with her, so what was he saying?
She chose to stay quiet because it's not in her place to question or say anything.
"Clara if there is any other thing, you came here for, you can lay it on the table because it's late".
"Are you chasing me?" Clara couldn't believe King's behavior towards her.
Isn't their friendship long enough for him to start giving her grace and let her save some face.
"Right now you are an unwelcome guest, I should have sent you home but I gave you the grace of dining with me, so it's only right you start going home".
King said what was in his mind without sugar coating his words.
"Well I have something else to discuss with you discreetly". Clara said signaling him to tell Rosie to leave the table.
"Anything you say to me, you can say to her.
Clara felt humiliated, how could this low life be compared to her.
"Well, it's about my dad".
"Then we have nothing to discuss".
King said as he stood up and left the dining room to his room without sparing her a look.
As he left, Rosie immediately followed him, because She wasn't going to stay there.
Clara realized it was a clue for her to leave. He definitely do not want to talk to her.
She said her goodbye to the Butler and called her chauffeur to come pick her.
Today she was humiliated and embarrassed because of a low life. She is definitely going to let her pay for it.