51- A friend for life
After dinner they were enjoying their drinks. He had taken her to a Chinese restaurant. Abigail enjoyed his company without a doubt. “Devil must be in fits by now.” He teased her about Hunter. But Abigail just laughed it off. Then she remembered about Patricia. “By the way a very good friend of mine, who happened to be a big fan of yours, sent you a kiss.”
“Hmm. So better do it now because I don’t have much patience in me.” He leaned towards her closing his eyes making a pout, waiting to be kissed. Abigail gave him a playful punch across the table. “Stop it Raf!” then looking at him seriously she gestured towards the table “Thanks for this wonderful dinner.” She had not only enjoyed it but also missed Hunter a lot. “My pleasure!” He bent his head a little.
“So tell me about you, Abigail? Who is Abi?” He had a friendly smile as he asked the question. It did not look like prodding. Taking a deep breath she eyed her drink. Hunter had asked her to stick to the truth. As much as possible.
“Abi is just like your next door girl. Who loves colors but she doesn’t find those colors in dresses or cosmetics. But she creates them in her wood furniture. It had been my hobby since I was just a kid. Me and my dad used to do it a lot.” She took a sip of her drink. “Then he passed away. I lived with my step mom and step sister and they both were pretty amazing.” She shrugged. “And how did you meet, Hunter?” For some reason he was dying to ask this question.
“In a … diner. And for your information, I was the one who approached him.” She smiled at the memory, happy with herself that she did stick to the truth.
“Ah! And then he fell for you! Obviously!” he said but was amazed when she shook her head.” No. It was actually the other way round. I fell for him.” “Oh come on … don’t tell me that…“
“No seriously. Hunter is an amazing human. I don’t know why you two don’t get along but…”
She had to stop when he started laughing. “Who told you we don’t get along?”
She gave him a confused look, “But usually you two are always ready to pick a fight and….”
She again had to stop, “Hunter is my second cousin. Hard from outside but mushy from inside. At least, for me.”
“I am always the crazy one getting into trouble. And Hunter used to keep me safe like a superhero.”
Just like he keeps me safe. He is Henry Cavil. My superman.
She thought proudly, at least her judgement about Hunter was correct. “Our grandfathers were siblings basically. We are Wyatts and he is a Levisay because of his father. His grandfather owned a Sapphire Galaxy hotel in Manhattan, actually still owns it. He wanted Hunter to take over that hotel. But Hunter did something incredible. As soon as his teen years were over, he brought in the investors and started expanding Sapphire Galaxy throughout states. At such young age his mind was working like a computer.”
Pouring some more wine in his glass he offered her silently but she declined and waited for him to continue. “Expanding business was something almost alien to his grandfather. But he never opposed it. Hunter expanded putting in every effort but gave credit to his old man, on and off media. In return Mr. Wyatt gave it the name Levisay Group of Companies which is also known as Levisay International by media.”
Abigail tried to digest this whole information. The dinner with Rafael proved to be worthy. “I take it, you don’t know much about him.” Rafael said with a lazy grin. She just dismissed it by a soft smile, “Not in so much detail. Whenever we are together, business is least on our minds.”
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“Yeah, that I have seen.” Rafael rolled his eyes making her giggle. “You haven’t told me about Rafael Wyatt much.” “Rafael Wyatt is a world class bastard, sugar!” he mimicked Hunter, causing her to break into a smile. Then he continued “He cares for you a great deal. We have never seen him like that. He is different around you…” Abigail’s phone started ringing cutting him off. “It must be your jealous fiancé” he remarked. He was right. Abigail received the call.
“Abi!” “Hey sweetheart.” She brought the extra sweetness in her tone winking at Rafael. “When are you coming back? Don’t you think it’s too late now?” “Oh Hunter, honey! I am alright. Yes I would be back soon.” She smiled sweetly at Rafael. “Do you think I should be there with you?” He was making it look like she had been kidnapped. “Hey, I love you too, honey! I love you too!” He paused at that. “Abigail Mason!” there was a tint of amusement along with warning in his voice. “Byee, Honey! Miss you too! See you soon!” with that she disconnected the call. Hunter is going to kill me tonight. “So where were we? Tell me about Rafael Wyatt, and make this dinner worthy.”
Putting his glass down he asked with a smirk “What do you want to know about him?” “Umm… ok … siblings?”
“None”
“And?”
“And what?” he was enjoying teasing her.
She started frowning “Keep it coming, Raf!” he smiled at that “Rafael is a carefree soul, a lot like you. He loves girls and girls love him.” Abi had to roll her eyes at that. “Not much interested in studies but was allowed to work in films on one condition only, that I would complete my college education.”
“And who put that condition?”
“Hunter! Obviously! Not my parents. My father was very close to Hunter’s mom. When we lost her in the accident, he was devastated. They both were best buddies. So after that he made it a point to spend maximum time with Hunter. So, you see? Hunter took the duty to become my elder brother, a brother I never asked for!… What! Don’t look at me like that sweetheart!
“You are funny.”
“Yes I know. I have heard it several times from different women.”
“Oh, brother!” she put her head down chuckling.
“By the way, I just need to tell you this, that I like you a lot.” Abigail’s head snapped up at that. He was serious and she was surprised, “I think you would be the best choice for him. Umm..” he seemed a bit hesitant. “Abigail I just want to tell you … whenever you would need me I would just be a call away.” Abigail was speechless for a minute.
“It’s the sweetest thing someone has told me. Believe me Rafael. It feels so good to hear that… even from a star like you.”
He chuckled at that. “And … it’s good to know that I am getting married in such a wonderful and caring family.” She said avoiding his gaze. And now I am feeling guilty! I mean hell guilty! Gosh I don’t know any more what I am getting into! Why am I doing this by the way? “Wonderful family? Yeah! Wonderful! Wait till you meet Hunter’s grandfather.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Hunter’s grandmother is the sweetest thing just like you.” She smiled at that. “But her husband is a different story!” he stuck out his tongue.
“Stop it” she said laughing. “He can’t be that bad!”
“Wait till you meet him.” Instead of dropping her near elevators, he accompanied her to the pent house. When they entered the living room, Hunter was standing near the glass wall in his cotton pajamas and t shirt.
Both men just nodded at each other. Turning to her Rafael held her hands “Thanks for coming to dinner.”
“I am glad I made it.” She was happy.
He broke into a smile and hugged her. Instead of releasing her he turned his head to Hunter,” You are a lucky man. Just take very good care of her.” with that just like Hunter he kissed her head affectionately. “I think enough pleasantries. Now you should go.” Hunter clearly sounded jealous.
Abigail got back looking at both of them. But Rafael just stood there looking at her, with a hesitant expression, he came forward and held her by her shoulders.
Hunter frowned in irritation and Abigail in confusion, “Abigail Mason. You are a blessing in disguise for all of us. If he doesn’t treat you well then don’t consider yourself alone.” Abigail was stunned at that, she just stood there quietly, her eyes misty with tears.
On Hunter’s face she saw a flicker of surprise, but he instantly masked it.
When Chloe and Alex cheated on my back they did not know what God has in store for me. I am getting so much in return. A hot, swoon worthy husband to be. Even if he is fake. And a lifetime brother cum buddy! She had a feeling, that whenever she and Hunter would divorce, she would still have Rafael.
