CHAPTER SIXTY EIGHT - STANDING UP TO FATHER

Cole and I were so exhausted after our hectic day. We ensured none of our hot drinks were wasted and drank it all but placed the uneaten sandwiches in the mini refrigerator for later, before diving under the covers, forgetting the world and it's problems around us, till another day!

My bladder woke me up earlier than normal but since I slept through the night, I was rejuvenated and ready for the shops again!

Taking the opportunity to have a hot shower, wondering if room service is available at this hour.

Cole was now lying sprawled off, his arms flung open as he lay comfortably on his stomach and for just a moment, I envied him but then I remembered where we were and why we were here.

After making a quick call to the front desk, satisfied to know that even though they haven't started serving breakfast, coffee and tea is available.

I placed an order before returning to the bedroom, feeling mischievous as I stare at my sleeping husband.

His coffee will be here in a while and I don't want it to get cold, so without a second thought, I jumped on the bed and threw myself on his back playfully.

Cole tried to throw me off wriggling his body, muttering incoherently but I was determined to remain on top of him ensuring he awakes, because we could both sleep as much as we want when we get home.

Grandfather!

Remembering to call grandfather, I crawled off the bed and kissed Cole's shoulder and head before slapping his butt.

"Wake up sexy, your coffee will be here soon" I laugh walking away hearing Cole yell after me but I needed to speak to grandfather, urgently!

"Arie" grandfather answered, his voice muffled, making me feel a tinge of guilt for waking him.

"Grandfather" I greeted him, happy to hear his voice. "We had a situation" I said quickly before grandfather could say anything.

"Do you know what time it is?" Grandfather yawns lazily.

"Well it's after seven in New York and my call is important" I responded crossed that he's not happy to hear from me, despite the time of day!

"Whose calling this early?" I heard grandmother voice faintly from beside grandfather.

"Your favourite granddaughter," grandfather chuckles, yawning once again.

"Have you spoken to your son?" I asked softly hoping that question would wake grandfather up in a jiffy.

"Now that you asked, no!" Grandfather responded to my question. "But I have heard from your husband." He added surprising me.

When did Cole made a call to grandfather?

"Oh" I said, "so I guess you know what's happening on social media and all?" I asked curiously because I do know that just like me, grandfather isn't on any social media platform.

Without pausing, "yes I do and I don't want you to worry about any of it. " Grandfather's voice was more alert, my call having done the trick and woken him up. "And I will be sending the jet to fly you guys back to New York so shop away!" Grandfather laughs.

Cole was busy last night because after my hot drink, I can't even remember giving him a goodnight kiss!

"But if they accuse me of breaking up a mythical relationship, I will have to defend myself," I had to clarify. I need to start fighting my battles, especially when it's my father and I have a weapon to use against him.

"Grandfather, I threaten to use a sextape of Kyle and Antonette to clear my name from any scandal." Embarrassed I added quickly, in case my father says or does anything to the contrary.

After a slight pause, "you threaten your father?" Grandfather asks cautiously.

"No, I threatened your son." I retorted, since his son disowned me the said night of my mother's funeral. "I also reminded him that I'm an orphan when he tried to play the 'obey your father card' with me." I added with a boldness that keeps blooming inside me every single day, boosted by my husband.

Chuckling, "I'm proud of you sweetheart," Grandfather commends me.

Laughing softly along with him, "I'm proud of me too." I responded, when I heard a gentle knock on the door.

Unwrapping myself from the sofa I was curled up in, "someone's at the door," I told grandfather, getting ready to hang up.

"No! No!" Grandfather raised his voice to stop me.

Confused, I stood a mere five feet away from the door, when the person knocks again.

"Uh, why?" I turned to see Cole exiting the bedroom as if he just crawled out of bed.

Staring at my deep frown. "Is someone at the door?" He asks moving closer to the door.

Nodding, "I ordered coffee and tea," I informed him.

Nodding he goes for the front door, "I'll get it," he volunteers, nodding at the phone in my hand. "Whose that?" He asks without waiting for an answer.

Wiping his sleepy eyes, "good morning" he greets the person on the outside, opening the door wider.

"Cole's getting the door," I whispered to grandfather, when I heard a female voice greet Cole.

"Good morning, I have an order for a Mrs. Simmions?" The female waitress says softly, walking in, ahead of Cole holding a tray with two mugs and two teapots. bringing a smile to my face.

Keeping my grandfather on the line, "thank you," I said, reaching for the tip I had already place on the table in front the sofa, then handing it to her.

Nodding with a pleasant smile, "good morning ma'am and thank you" the young girl appears to be about twenty or so, greeted me politely.

Turning for the door, "you can leave the tray at the door," she suggested, blushing at a sleepy Cole before exiting the room.

Ensuring the door was looked and the safety latch on, Cole nods at the phone again.

Chuckling, "it's grandfather," I said.

"Right! Keep the coffee hot, I'll be right back."