Chapter 12: Moody

Cara's POV

I wake up one hour earlier than normal because I need to go to the office to set up another surprise for Mr.Rodriguez.

The guards were surprised when the front door was suddenly opened. I sheepishly smiled at them and request for them to bring me to the company.

We arrive at the company just before 5am.

Sinedy, Ashwan, Nilo and baby Jeezus are waiting for me at Rodriguez floor.

"Are you ready?"

I ask. They all nodded.

Baby Jeezus and Nilo strategically bugged his whole floor whereas Sinedy, Ashwan and I placed a conspicuous letter that was written using a special ink that will fade immediately if touched, expose to direct sunlight etc. Even if the ink did not fade he'll not know it's us. Jeezus is good at forging. He can replicate anyones handwriting flawlessly.

Ashwan insert a program to Rodriguez computer to trace all it's activity and will notify us everytime he used it for everything.

When we are sure that all are in place I raised a thumbs up sign in one of the camera and we left his floor.

"All footage are deleted and replaced." Nilo informed me as we go down the maintenance floor.

"Ok. Goodjob guys. Let's see what will happen."

We get back to our original post and pretend that we just arrive from work.

At 8 am Blake arrived and he saw me as usual talking to Maria and Jane. He doesn't know that we already start the next phase of our plan. He told me that he doesn't want to be informed. He wants to be entertained.

He gave me a lingering stare that elicit shivers through my spine. I look up to see if I am under an airvent but I am not. Why did I got chills?

At lunch time I receive his massive order for lunch. My husband ate as if like we are starving him for weeks.

My arms are aching as soon as I reach his office. Since there is no one around I shouted.

"Blake! Open you freaking door!"

Blake opened his door with a scowl on his face ready to kill whoever was outside his door shouting his name. When he saw me. He immediately smiled sheepishly and grab the 4 bags that I am holding.

I don't know if it is intentional or not but he closed the door in front of my face.

As soon as he secured his food he forgot his wife outside his office.

What do I expect? I roll my eyes.

I opened his door and saw him carefully laying out is precious food. Today it is italian.

He got 2 different pasta, 2 basket of garlic bread, 2 freaking large Pizza and 2 liters of unknown drink.

"Do you need me to move the table near your desk?" I ask sarcastically.

His eyes brighten and nodded. He clearly did not hear the sarcasm dripping on my tone.

I sigh and proceeds to push the small coffee table that I am referring.

He did not even help me. He is still arranging his food.

He brings out his phone and took a picture of his meal.

I don't understand why people do that.

The food is serve so eat it not take a picture every angle until it becomes cold.

I sat beside him. To Blake's credit he serve the food to me first. He smiled when he saw that I liked the food that he ordered.

"Good?" He ask.

"Delicious." I replied.

He ate after I take the first bite. In the middle of our meal I blurts out.

"It's a miracle you did not order any dessert."

He gasp and immediately stands up from his seat. He lift his phone and I swear to God he growled "Jane the gelato. Where is it?"

I can't hear what Jane replied obviously but I saw Blake's eyes narrowed.

Finally he end the call.

He walk back to his sit and sigh.

"So?"

"It is out of stock." He mumbled clearly upset that his meal was not complete.

It's my fault. Why did I ask about the dessert? Now he looks like I stole his favorite food.

I pat his back and said in a soft voice"Next time okay? Come on eat your food we don't want it to get cold."

He nodded and unsurprisingly finish all the food that he ordered.

I leave him hoping that his mood will change. I am freaking wrong. Blake without dessert is freaking scary. Everyone in the office are careful not to irritate him.

I went out for a while to find a shop who sells the biggest tub of Gelato. I am afraid that Blake will commit murder if he did not get one ASAP.

After 30 minutes I found a hole in the wall italian restaurant. It is small and I hope to God they are selling Gelato.

I entered and the most stereotypical Italian man welcomed me.

"How can I help you madam?"

"Hi! Uhm by any chance do you sell Gelato?" Please say yes. Please say yes.

"Yes madam we do!"

"Oh my God You don't know but you literally save our lives. I'll buy all your stock!"

He looks at me like I am crazy.

"All 6 tubs?"

"Yes please."

I opened my Nokia flip phone and call Carter.

"Yes Mrs. Bradford?"

"Come inside. Hurry."

The door opened and Carter entered the restaurant skeptically.

"Okay I bought 6 tubs of Gelato. Bring 1 tub to Blake then the rest deliver it to the house okay?"

"Sir can you pack it with ice so it will not melt on the way?

He nodded still not sure if I am sane.

I paid a whooping $300 plus I add $200 because the seller is nice and accomodating.

I don't mind. As long as Blake is happy and not upset I'll happily pay for it out of my own pocket.

I learned that his name is Leonardo and I promised him I'll be back to dine in. He nodded and thanks me profusely.

I took a cab and goes back to the office. I hope that Blake did not commit any massacre while I am gone.

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I arrive at the office and prayed that I am not too late. Carter was supposed to deliver the gelato 15 minutes ago.

I cautiously entered the top floor. I sigh in relief when I did not see him.

"Cara!" Jane shouted.

Jane is waving at me frantically. I walk towards her office confuse why she is acting that way.

"Mr. Bradford was looking for you for almost 20 minutes now. I don't know why. I offered to get another cleaner but he refuse. Go to his office now hurry!" Jane frantically said.

I acted like I am afraid and worried but in reality I know why Blake was looking for me.

I timidly knock on Blake's door. When I heard no confirmation I open his door slowly.

You know what my dear husband is doing?

His feet is propped on top of the table crossed. One of his hand was holding the tub of Gelato and the other hand he is holding a big spoon that can be considered as a serving spoon for buffets.

He is now inside his own world.

Is he humming? I close and lock the door and walk slowly towards Blake.

Yup. Blake is humming. I don't recognize the song but he is definitely humming.

He is gazing at the Gelato as if it is the sole reason he was alive right now. His eyes are literally twinkling.

I cleared my throat to get his attention. He looks up and he smiled widely and exclaimed. "Honey! You're here!"

Honey?

He gently put down the tub on his desk as if it is a newborn and to my surprise he stand up and lift me in a bear hug.

He repeatedly kiss my whole face.

"You're the best Pumpkin!" He shouted.

Pumpkin?

"You don't even know how grateful I am My love." Blake continued.

My love? What the fuck? Where are those names comes from? Just for buying him Gelato he magically became Mr. Romantic?

Before he starts to give me another round of kisses I grab his face with my hands.

I squish his cheeks and said "Your welcome Blake. Now put me down."

He gave me a quick kiss on my lips then he gently bring me down to my feet.

He drag me back to his chair and sat me on his lap. He grab the tub of Gelato and offered a spoonful.

We ate Gelato silently until we finish the whole tub.

I don't think I can move right now. My body is heavy and I am sleepy  on the other hand the behemoth that I am currently using as a makeshift bed is like an energizer bunny.

I burrow my face to his wide firm chest and drifted off to sleep.

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Blake's POV

Cara drifted off to sleep. I should transfer her to a bed but I don't. I love the feeling of her warmth seeping through my bones.

I am officially addicted to her warmth.

I hug her tighter and in response she mush her face more to my chest. I kiss her head then continue to do my pending work.

I email Jane to not disturb me and go home after they finish their work.

I admit I am grumpy in a regular day but I am worse if I don't get my regular sugar fix. Childish? Yes but I am one of those people that needed dessert to complete my day or to function properly.

I am a moody bastard.

I know James is secretly afraid that I will sign a bad deal just because the investor will give me a whole chocolate cake.

I am not that dumb but if they offer let's say 3 whole cake then I'll take their offer into consideration.

I was surprised when Carter cautiously entered my office presenting a tub of Gelato. I did not expect that My Cara will go to great lengths just to make me feel better. It goes to show how caring and beautiful she is inside and out.

I grab my phone and set an alarm to 5pm then drifted off to sleep holding Cara securely to my arms.

Disclaimer: no patient was hurt while writing this updates