Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart
Chapter 26
Chapter 26
Natalie eyed the private dining room with a mix of confusion and irritation, turning to the waiter with a furrowed brow.
“Excuse me, but isn’t there some mistake? I had reserved a table on the patio.”
The waiter’s smile was apologetic but firm. “Ms. Jenkins, there’s no error. The gentleman you’re meeting requested the room change.”
A twinge of annoyance shot through Natalie’s temple. She forced a smile. “Alright, thank you. I’ll go in on my own.”
Once the waiter had left, Natalie made a beeline for the restroom to gather her thoughts. She promptly dialed Scarlett’s number.
“Scarlett, where are you?”
“At the hospital, it’s my shift tonight. What’s up? Feeling under the weather?”
Natalie paused, then said, “No, it’s nothing. I was hoping we could grab dinner, but let’s do it another time.”
*Sure thing.”
After hanging up, Natalie stood motionless for a moment before reluctantly calling Hamilton. The idea of his biting sarcasm seemed preferable to facing Gideon alone. However, her calls went unanswered.
Staring at the disconnected call screen, a bitter taste filled her mouth. She vividly remembered Hamilton pulling away from their intimate moments to take Eveleen’s calls.
If it were Eveleen, he would undoubtedly pick up anytime, wouldn’t he?
Shaking off the chaos in her mind, Natalie sent Hamilton her location via WhatsApp, telling him. she was dining with Gideon, then pocketed her phone.
He always checked WhatsApp. And with Hamilton’s notorious jealousy, surely he would show up? That was all she was counting on.
With a mix of hope and dread, she steeled herself and headed for the private room. Upon entering, Gideon greeted her with a grin that felt too wide.
“Ms. Jenkins, you’re late. That’ll be three shots as a penalty.”
Natalie maintained her professional smile, sidestepping his comment. “Sorry, the traffic was a nightmare. Why did we move inside? The restaurant’s charm is its outdoor view.”
I’d rather enjoy the pleasure of your exclusive company.”
spoke, his hand inched towards Natalie’s waist. “Ms. Jenkins, I’ve been looking forward to a meal with you for
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deftly sidestepped his touch,
can always make time for
from him. As luck would have
her glass of wine with a soft drink. When Gideon ended his call she raised her glass in
help this time,
He leered at her as
her, glass in hand.
away. “Gideon, isn’t face–to–face better for conversation?”
an arm around her waist, but Natalie
stop by.
smirk vanished momentarily before returning with a scoff. “Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Fowler knows his way around. No need
reached for
please, show some respect!”
didn’t you? Stop playing coy–I don’t believe for a second Hamilton
Gideon tried to kiss her neck, the stench of his breath made Natalie gag. She struggled fiercely.
notice you switched it to a soft drink? Who are you trying to
Natalie’s face went ashen. She managed to swallow a
not how you ask for
a salacious gulp from him. As he leaned in, Natalie’s foot came down hard on his, her high heel a
but as she flung it open, Gideon yanked her back
if you’ve got the
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gripped her, but in the midst of her
the door frame, a cigarette dangling from his lips, watching the scene. with
voice was as cold as frost.
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