Cold Showers — Chapter 31

Jayda was in the conference room having a meeting with the interns and paralegals assigned to her. She wondered how she never noticed Olivia was Sebastian's younger sister. Well, they had lots of interns in the firm and also lots of work to do. Hence, there was no time to access everyone to see if they looked like someone she knew.

She had wanted to dismiss Olivia from working with her but she couldn't bring herself to do so. She was not that cruel to do that to her baby's aunt.

Jayda was seated at the head of the big round table while the interns occupied the rest of the table. She briefed them on what the case was about and also gave each of them their task. They asked questions where necessary and she answered them.

Jayda was almost rounding up the meeting when her phone buzzed. It was on vibration.

"Excuse me," She said to her team, then picked up the call.

"Yes, Gloria." She said to the other side, Gloria was their receptionist in the firm.

"Sebastian Miller is here to see you," Gloria replied.

"He is to return some papers to me. Kindly go through them and ensure his signature is already tendered. I'm in a meeting."

"He didn't come with any documents ma'am. He said he wants to see you and that it's urgent."

"Please tell him I have no business with him but with his lawyer," Jayda said, then ended the call.

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Defeatedly, Sebastian exited the building. On his way to the car, he reached for his phone and dialled Caleb.

"What's up, man?" Caleb said from the other side.

"She sent the gifts back to me along with a letter which says I should return the papers by noon today along with my tendered signature. I came to her office to see her but she refused to see me."

Caleb sighed over the phone. "You have no choice but to keep trying. But don't be persistent to the extent that you will get her irritated. Maybe you should call Lilian and see if she could be of help."

Sebastian sighed, already dreading the insults Lilian was going to shower at him. But he was ready to do anything for Jayda and his unborn child.

"Alright Caleb, I'll call you later." Seb ended the call and dialled Lily.

As soon as the phone call with Lilian went through, Sebastian's heartbeat increased.

"Lilian Martin on the line, How may I help you?" Lily said from the other side.

Sebastian swallowed painfully. "L...Lilian, it's Sebastian."

"Please, don't cut the call." He added immediately when he heard her curse softly.

"What the????...how did you get my number and why are you calling me?"

"I messed up Lily and I really need your help. Please."

Lilian laughed out loud. She already understood what he needed help with.

"If not that Jayda made me promise not to do anything. I would have dealt with you, Sebastian. She trusted you, she gave herself to you and then the next morning you started acting like an asshole."

"Because of how kind-hearted she is, She chose to tell you about the baby and you indirectly called your child a bastard."

"I regret everything, I'm deeply sorry for everything I said, I swear I didn't mean any of it."

"I'm in my car which is parked in front of Saunders and Co. I went in earlier but Jayda refused to see me."

"I know we have never been friends because of my silly behaviour. No one but me is to be blamed for all that happened and I'm ready to take responsibility and make things right."

"Only Caleb and my mom know everything. Mom told me to fight for Jayda and never give up on her. I allowed my past and fear make me look down on my present and I regret it."

"Please help me, Lilian, I know I've done a lot of damage but I'm willing to do all it takes to get Jayda and my child back. You're Jayda's best friend and you're also the key to her heart. I'm not expecting you to apologize to her on my behalf but I want you to help me plead with her to see me."

"I owe her an apology and I want to apologize to her in person. I want to ask for her forgiveness, explain why I acted the way I did and confess to her how I truly feel."

"Please Lilian, talk to her for me."

Lilian sighed. "This is really beyond me Sebastian. Once Jayda has made up her mind about something, it is so hard for her to go back from her decision. Besides, I don't trust you Seb, what if you end up hurting her again."

"I promise you that I will never hurt her again. I swear."

"You know what Sebastian? This is really between you and Jayda. I don't want to get involved. Good luck in doing all that you need to do to win her back. I have to get back to work." Lilian didn't give Sebastian the opportunity to reply because She ended the call immediately.

Sebastian threw his head back against the headrest, he ran his fingers through his hair and heaved a sigh.

He didn't want to go extreme but now that he had exhausted all his direct options, he had no other choice but to do what he had to do.

He dialled Isaac who picked up immediately.

"Yes Boss," Issac answered on the other side. Sebastian rarely called him and when he does, he knew it was for business.

"Issac, I want you to get me some info on Jayda Wright. She works in Saunders and Co. I need her home address and her personal phone number. I hope I'll be able to get them before the end of the day."

"Yes, Sir. I'll make sure you have them asap." Issac replied.