Chapter31

"Sugar girl", he said quietly. Rita smiled, wishing she could kiss him but she couldn't because right at that moment, Edmundo and his driver were passing by. He walked towards her, hugging her as he gave her a kiss. "I'll see you some other time my sweet", he smiled slyly. Rita stilled, pretending to love his affection. Edmundo nodded at Rodrigo before he finally left. Just as he left, the first drop of rain hit them. Quickly, Rodrigo ushered her into a waiting car. When they were in and out of sight, Rita threw her hands around him, kissing him senseless. "Sugar girl, I've missed you", Rodrigo said once they pulled away. Rita gripped his jacket, fearing that if she let go, he would disappear. Rodrigo laughed, pulling her closer as he took her lips in his again. "Okay, let's leave here before we're arrested for indecent exposure", Rita laughed. Slowly, Rodrigo made his way out of the airport, careful of the puddles that had already gathered as a result of the rain. Throughout the journey to the private place, he held her hand, kissing it intermittently. Rita sighed, reveling in his love. "How's your mother?", She asked. "She's fine. She asked about you yesterday and that surprised the hell out of me because I never knew she knew you", he said. "I'm surprised too. I don't know her", she chuckled. "but I guess seeing me from magazines and the television would do". "So, sweetie I've been thinking over what you said concerning the loopholes in the organization. And I think I found a connection between Edmundo and Roland", he said. "Wait, no kidding me. How can that be?". "I really don't know but I have a feeling that Edmundo doesn't mean well for the company and him having an association with Roland just proves that". "You know, just before I got down from the plane, he said something about that. Apparently he knows all about my company's woes but he kept it quiet. You're right, there's something he's hiding and i can't wait to find out and deal with him accordingly", she said. "I'll help you every step of the way. Don't worry about him, we'll deal with him together", Rodrigo smiled. Soon, they got to the private place. Rodrigo parked the car in front of the main doors, coming round to open Rita's. "I told you not to worry about this, I'm perfectly capable of opening my own doors", Rita smiled. "A princess like you deserves to be treated right", he grinned. He scooped her up, carrying her bridal style towards the house. Rita squealed, hitting him on the chest playfully. Rodrigo laughed, kissing her as he dropped her on the couch in the living room. "What did you do that for", she gasped as he kissed a most sensitive part in her neck. "Like I said before princess, you deserve to be treated right", she said. "You're spoiling me too much", she grinned. "Then wait till we get married", he grinned slyly. He kissed every inch of her body, making sure to keep his hands where it wouldn't wander away. What she told him about her virginity still rang in his ears. He respected her decision and he would see that she was protected in every way possible especially from Edmundo. "Okay love, as much as I'll like to make out with you, I really need to eat, I'm starved", Rita said. "Hmm, I know what I want to eat", he hummed. "Bad boy, sit", Rita laughed, gripping his hair. At last, when he was satisfied Rodrigo stood up, helping her up. They made their way to the kitchen, hand in hand. "What should we make?", Rita said, pulling open the fridge. "Spaghetti, always spaghetti", he said. "Coming right up sir", she grinned. "Now, who's naughty. Anyway darling, we need to work on the information we have gotten concerning the stolen funds from the organization. I think you should inform your Dad so he'll know what's happening", he said. "Okay, I'll see him tomorrow. Thank you". "I know better way you can thank me", he laughed. Rita smiled, going back to preparing food. For now, she was happy and hoped it would remain so. As she walked into her home the next day, Rita answered to greetings from the workers. She was glad to be home. Rodrigo and her spent a lot of time in the private place the previous day, talking about how best she was to inform her father. "Hey Dad", Rita beamed. Her father was sitting on a reclined chair, going over the morning's paper. He looked up and when he saw his daughter, he smiled. "Darling, how are you? How was your trip", he said, sitting up. Rita took the seat beside him, placing her clutch purse on a nearby table. She stared at her father and couldn't help but give a sad sigh. Her father was getting on in years and it was evident from his behavior. " How are you, where's mum?",she asked. "She's fine. Went to gossip with Senator Brabra's wife yesterday evening, I'm expecting her this morning", he said. "Okay. Father, there's something I would like to discuss with you. That's why I came this early before you go out", she said. Sensing his daughter's change of mood, Lawrence sat up, putting his paper away. He knew that from the look on her face, it was a serious issue. "I'm all ears child, go on", he said. Rita began narrating all that she had discovered. She left Edmundo's name behind because she wanted to deal with him personally. For several minutes, Lawrence remained quiet, mulling over her words. He fisted his hands as anger took over him. For many years he struggled to build his empire and when it was at it's success stage, someone decided it was best to rub him off his hard work and profit. No, this was too much for Lawrence to bear. People who were really familiar with him knew that the patriarch easily forgave but when it comes to something that would affect his empire, he was a tiger who neither forgave nor forget.