Touching the Heart of Ace novel Chapter 51

It was just Robbie, my baby girl and I in our beach house; it was like we were a small family of three.

His wife did come here, but not as often as she should. Well, I was happy that she was not here that often, but... She claimed she had important business to focus on and gave me some orders to take care of her baby and left just like that for several weeks. If she stayed more than a few days Robbie would pack us up, to my home.

What was their deal anyways?

Speaking of home, mom was calling me every couple of hours. I could not put my finger on it but she was really worried about me more, now-a-days asking if I was happy, was Robbie being difficult or was he hurtful to me.

I told her that I was living like a Prince; then she would cry. Moms!

Speaking of moms, I called Aunt Marie every other day and we had video chat frequently. Everything was back to normal and the way it was supposed to be. Though sometimes I felt like people were hiding things from me. If I asked they were all back to being normal, making me think that I imagined everything in my head.

Except Liz.

I should have known when Robbie bought the biggest chocolate cake in the world with edible ribbons, real fruits and real edible flowers. It was my version of heaven.

I was on my second piece, skipping lunch when I knew why he was buttering me up.

Jason came in; a handsome man in tow. Very handsome indeed. Was he a model?

The man was nervous, for a moment I feared if he was an admirer of mine and Robbie was going to torture him in front of me. But he was squirming on the seat, without meeting my eyes.

??You are not what I expected.?? He nervously chuckled.

I was confused as hell when he said he was expecting a six foot six giant man with thick muscles, the way everyone made him scared of me.

??Who is ??everyone?????

And he gulped, almost standing up. Was he going to faint?

??Excuse me, sorry, but I don??t think you are looking for me.?? He must have come for Robbie.

??You are right. Wrong person.?? He scrambled off the sofa and ran to the door. Was there a moment when I briefly switched my body with Robbie?

Nope, still spaghetti arms.

The man was not ??big?? as Robbie, more lean and shorter, but he was packing some serious tight muscles; he had no reason to be afraid of me, not physically at least.

??I have to do this; I have to do this.?? The man came back as fast as he went out of my front door.

??Robbie...??

??Yes, baby.?? He called out from the upstairs.

??Did you hurt someone? Blonde hair, about six feet, green eyes and looking like he is going to piss himself. Came with Jason but he is in playroom with Lia.?? I was still looking at a nervous wreck of a GQ model.

??No.??

I frowned at his short and cut answer. Huh? Normally he would have rushed downstairs, going all Neanderthal on me when there were visitors in his home.

I handed the visitor a glass of chilled of water and he drank it one gulp. ??More???

??Yes please??? Was he asking me? I poured him three glasses of water and he was sweating like a pig.

??Hey it can??t be that bad. Are you here for Robert???

??No.?? Big men squeaked too. I did not know that. ??I came for Davidson, Dave???

??Okaay... I am Davidson. Friends call me Dave.??

??Haha... for a second, I was hoping you were not... Sorry, I am just nervous.??

That man was going to faint. But I waited for him to calm down.

??Ah, you might know me. So, I don??t think we need introductions. But... you know,?? He wiped his palms on his suit pants. Prada fit him well. ??My name is Michael Fernandez Jos??. Ferrar as everyone knows.??

He stopped at my blank look.

??You don??t know me.?? He stated.

??Am I supposed to???

??I am quite famous.?? He paled a little bit more if it was possible. ??I am the QB of Riots.??

I blinked. ??Queen Bee of what? A band??? He looked like a rock star.

??Shit! Shit! Shit! I cannot do this today; he does not even know what the heck a QB is. What am I gonna do!!!??

??Breath in, slowly breath out... breath again.?? I walked him through, holding his shaking hand and gently patted it, hoping as hell, Robbie did not come down and break his hand. ??Better???

??Thank you.?? He squeaked again, nodding fast.

??Whatever it is, it must be real important to you, if you came this far despite your anxiety. Take your time... Do I look like I can hurt a fly???

??No.??

??See, then what are you afraid of. You have nothing to worry about, except Robbie but he is upstairs. So, why don??t you tell me what this visit is about? Yeah? No rush. Take your time.??

??You are right. I can do this.??

His anxiety was giving me anxiety.

??Ummm... you don??t know me, which is... I don??t know how I feel about that. I play football. Professionally. Pretty good too. I am a quarter back which is a pretty big deal in football.?? He stopped looking for my approval.

I nodded smiling, encouraging him further. ??You are doing good. I don??t watch football. I am sure you are good at that if you are this confident about yourself. Go on.??

??Okay... you are right. I am a millionaire. I have steady income from playing for Riots, which is like Nobel Prize for football.??

I nodded again wondering where this was going.

??People call me Ferrar because I run for the ball like a Ferrari... which is...??

??Pretty big deal too, got it.??

??Yeah... And I do modelling, several endorsements from different companies, I have a nice house and a yacht too. And a heavy bank account, I swear. I can call my accountant if you want more details.??

??No, that is fine but I don??t know why I am hearing all this. I am happy that you are successful, proud and happy with yourselves, don??t get me wrong but why are you telling me all this???

??I will make a good husband.??

Oh shit!

I peeked to the staircase, dreading for Robbie.

??Did mom send you here? It does not matter. You are the whole package which I completely agree but I am sorry, I am not looking for a relationship right now much less a husband... I am so sor...??

??What? No... No... Not with you. I am talking about...?? He started shaking again.

What the hell was going on?

??My Eli. Elizabeth. Your Liz. I am that ??Jerk??. But I swear to god, I changed...??

My apologetic smile froze on my face and I felt a twitch under my eye. Where was my Robbie?

I stood up. towering over him and he shrunk back to my sofa. ??I thought you said Liz, not my Liz, right???

??I love... love her... I do. I want to marry her. I... I... You said I am a whole package.??

??Robert FUDGING Brantley.?? I shouted.

??Oh shit!?? I heard Robbie cursing and heavy footsteps running down the stairs. ??Hi, Angel. I don??t know this man. Never seen him before.??

Fucking Liar.

??Good, because that man is a stranger and he is going to stay that way. Isn??t that right, sweetheart???