Love Thy Neighbour, Annecia Ellies [readict txt] 📗

type of business he’s into.

“My father owned a couple magazines, also own a chain of Cafés throughout Chantilly and Marseille. I worked with the Business magazine for a number of years, until he died. I took over the overall running of the magazines, plus the management of the Cafés. Opened two additional ones since, one in New York. They practically run themselves so that gives me more time to do some travelling to places I have never been, it’s one of my hobbies. I am the only child of my parents, as my younger brother was stillborn. Mom never tried for another child after him.”

“Sorry to hear that” was mumbled across the table as everyone listened attentively to his story.

He continued, “My dad himself passed away a couple years ago, so it’s just my mom and myself. She busies herself with her crochet group and her book club, does a bit of interior decorating still as it was her main profession.” Morgan subconsciously reached over and squeezed his hands on the table, the expression in her eyes one of sympathy.

He looked at her, “I guess your mom need to meet my mom then, they can swap book tales” he smiled and looked down at their hands as Morgan blushed and removed hers.

“Maybe she should meet with Auri here too as they’re in the same profession” she replied winking at Saurelle.

“So, um, how do you like Trini so far? And are you planning to head across to Tobago also?” Auri asked Filipe, trying to pause the obvious attraction he was showing to her friend.

“I’m liking it well enough, the people are so friendly. The ladies here are very beautiful, les femmes sont belles” He said looking at Morgan again before he looked at Saurelle and smiled.

“English solely please Filipe, we need to keep up with you.” Morgan laughed as she said that. She couldn’t let him know how adorable she thought he sounded when he spoke French, nor of the little leaps her heart made at the sound of his voice.

“I said the women are beautiful.” He smiled. “I’ll try to remember no French in Trinidad.” He chuckled

“They sure are beautiful,” said Pancho. “Our country is filled with gorgeous, sexy ladies, maybe you will run away with one huh…” He chuckled.

“Yes, certainly,” Filipe said, “Two of them are sitting right here.” He again looked at Morgan. She was getting a bit nervous so she squeezed Auri’s lap lightly. By the time the waitress came to them they were engaged in a hearty conversation about ‘Trini food’. They all laughed when Filipe said he wouldn’t mind taking some Doubles home to France. Auri then whispered in Morgan’s ear, “I’m sure that’s not all he would like to take back to France.” That earned her a sharp jab with Morgan’s finger nail on her left thigh.

After dinner they moved across to the Bar for some light drinks. Morgan and Pancho decided not to drink alcohol as they were driving. They all shared a little about themselves for some time again and planned to meet up and hang out on another day. By the time the evening was over, both girls were quite enraptured with Filipe. Saurelle told him as much before they parted ways, that she hopes to see him a few times before he leaves. Also maybe they should think about a vacation in France. That made Filipe smile, he said that he would love for them to come over. They wouldn’t even need to get accommodations as his mom and himself will love to accommodate them. He moved back home when his dad passed because his mom couldn’t manage the house on her own. It technically is already his and he refuses to let them stay elsewhere if they were to visit France. The gentlemen walked the ladies to Morgan’s car, Filipe kissed both girls on both cheeks before they went into the car. He stood with Pancho and waved as they watched them drive off.

As soon as they were out of sight Morgan let out a loud scream.

“I know honey,” Auri told her rubbing her back, “I feel like screaming myself.”

“Why does he have to be so damn handsome, so charming, so sweet, so God…?”… She screamed again.

“Did you see the way he kept staring at me? I’m hoping it’s because we just met and he was trying to memorize my features. I wanted to stare too but God!”

Saurelle laughed. “Good luck with those hopes honey, that look was pure lust.”

“Do you want me to drive Morgs?” she then asked watching her friend with some concern.

“No Auri, I’ll be ok, thanks for asking though.”

“Tell me what’s going through your mind.” Auri said as she rubbed her leg a bit.

She let out a long sigh then slowly said, “Filipe is like the guy of every girl’s dreams, chatting with him for the past few weeks he is just cool, a regular nice guy. Why is he single? Do you think something is wrong with him? Is it because he cheats, he’s a player? He has the look you know. I’m sure she left him because he cheated.” Morgan frowned

“Now, now now, don’t be quick to jump to conclusions honey; I’m sure there is a good reason for his singleness. Hey I was single for a while and am not a bad person eh. Are you going to see him again though?”

“Yes definitely,” She kept her eyes on the road because it was a bit busy.

“Makes me regret I told Kwassi that we can be together, I wouldn’t mind giving Filipe some before Kwassi comes on the scene.”

That comment earned her a little slap from Morgan.

“Behave Saurelle!” Morgan shrieked while laughing with her friend.

“Girl, I’d give it to him just as long as he spoke to me only in French.” Morgan added her piece, “French is so sexy.”

They both laughed and continued their chatter until Morgan dropped Saurelle off at her grandmother’s home.

 

 

 

Chapter Eight

When Morgan got home she threw herself on her bed face down. She took a couple deep breaths and sat down on the bed. Her phone vibrated, she raised herself up, pulled open her clutch and took it out. She saw she had four missed calls from Flynn. She decided to call him.

“Hey babe” she said.

“Hey, I tried calling you but I guess you were having too much fun huh. How was it?”

“Oh, nice, we had a ball.” She replied.

“I called to let you know that Vinny finally got the border you wanted for the tablecloths, he said they have it in stock now so if you want it, you should come as soon as you can.”

“Oh great, I will get it tomorrow. Thanks hon.”

“You ok? You sound a bit distant, were you drinking?”

“Oh, no I wasn’t I’m just tired, that’s all. Auri did my drinking for me as I had to drive.”

“Ok, well let me leave you to go and sleep. I will tell him you’re coming tomorrow is that ok?”

“Yes, please do, and thanks again honey, good night.”

“Good night babe.”

Flynn hung up and she sat staring at the phone. She has a great relationship with Flynn, she wouldn’t want to change that no matter what. Vincent is Flynn’s brother who owns a fabric store, she gets first preference whenever they get new original designs in stock. She went by recently when she was looking at fabric swatches for the wedding and saw a beautiful edging she can use on the tables but they did not have enough of the material in the store. They now do so she will pass by the store tomorrow to purchase it. She knows if she doesn’t go tomorrow Vinny will still keep it for her, but she will go. She need to start putting things in place for the wedding as time was flying by swiftly.

Her computer pinged.

She stood up and went towards her dressing table. Looking at the alert she realized it was Filipe. She considered not replying, but she remembered what she promised about being friends.

Filipe: Hey Morgan are you still up ma Cherie?

Morgan: Hi Filipe, yes I am.

Filipe: It was a pleasure meeting you today, both you and Saurelle. Can we hang out together tomorrow or do you have to work?

Morgan: I have to work, Auri does too but we will meet up again soon.

Filipe: I would like that very much. Thank you for a wonderful evening, I had a great time.

Morgan: I’m glad, we did also it was fun. We’re friends right? I just want to know that we are on the same page.

Filipe: Right, of course we are.

Morgan: Filipe, tell me what happened to your last girlfriend. Are those French ladies blind?

He laughed before he continued

Filipe: That would be Genevieve, or Genny as I called her. She left, she said she realized my life was going in a different direction and she couldn’t go with me.

Morgan: What did she mean by that?

Filipe: I don’t really know Morgan, he sighed before he continued.

She said that to me in a note before she left. She also apparently found someone else, I believe that’s the real reason she left though, but for some time before she kept complaining about my travelling. She maybe didn’t trust me as she did previously, I’m not sure. Since then I haven’t been with anyone else. I’m just trying to get my act together and keep it together.

Morgan: Wow, ok. Sorry to pry.

Filipe: Its ok, I’m glad you asked. Actually for a while I couldn’t bring myself to accept it, or talk about it. I can now and I actually feel comfortable chatting with you about it.

Morgan: Ok

Filipe: Can I call you?

Morgan: Actually I’m a bit tired, you can tomorrow though.

Filipe: Ok, I will. Goodnight then.

Morgan: Good night Filipe.

 

 

Filipe placed his phone on the night stand and went to the refrigerator for a cold beer. He was anything but sleepy so he went out to the balcony and sat down. Morgan was more than all he had hoped she will be. Perfect face, perfect body and beautiful personality. He wondered how much she was into this boyfriend she says she has, he is totally fascinated by her. He wanted to know more about her, her job, her life, what she likes and does not like. He wants to know what makes her happy or sad. He couldn’t give her the present he had brought for her because he did not have anything for Saurelle. He hopes to see her soon again though. Maybe he needed a reason to come to Trinidad more often. He reached for the newspaper under the coffee table and it was folded on the classifieds. He wondered about the price of Real Estate here. Maybe he can open a Café, he will put the idea out to Pancho, as he seem to be someone he could really trust.

He went back inside and took up his phone to call Caleth. He wanted to let him know that everything is going smoothly and also that he had met the gorgeous Morgan Andersen.

The next work day was uneventful to Morgan. She was busy organizing swatches to take to Ms. Boyd for the color scheme. Her mind ran on Filipe when she got home and realized he did not call as promised. Pancho probably has him occupied, she thought to herself. She picked up her telephone to WhatsApp Auri but saw that she had already sent her a message.

Saurelle: Hi Morgs

Morgan: Hi chick, how was your day.

Saurelle: It was good, sort of interesting, Filipe called me earlier asking about Real Estate in Trinidad or Tobago. I told him to check the classifieds, he said he has been looking at it as he was wondering if he can bring one of his Café’s here.

Morgan: Are you serious?

Saurelle: Yes, did you speak to him today?

Morgan: No I did not. Ok, I guess he’s looking to expand his businesses, cool.

Saurelle: So you don’t think he could be doing it to have a reason to be here often