Chapter 45— Crying

Henderson had called up Matteo sooner and told him about Lena's condition. Once Matteo had closed from the company, he headed straight to Henderson's residence to see Lena. Matteo became very anxious when he got to know about what had happened to Lena. "It was just a peck Matteo, " Lena shrugged. "Really? Just a peck, he called you baby. I didn't know adults transform into babies but now I do, " Matteo's voice dripped with sarcasm. Lena rolled her eyes at Matteo and he chortled. "Fine, I'll tell you everything. You are such a gossip, " she murmured. "I don't mind so long it has to do with the Derlena couple, " Matteo smiled. Lena chuckled shaking her head. "You too are part of that hashtag? Remember I told you Henderson said he loves me, " Lena spoke avoiding Matteo's gaze and then she paused. She tilted her head to gaze at him. "And?" Matteo arched his brows eager to hear the rest of the gist. "Well, I kind of figured out that I also have feelings for him. I called you earlier today right and told you about the message Axel sent to me. Henderson returned after that, he found out that Axel is Trent's father." "What?" Matteo's jaw slacked at the reveal. He knew how much Lena wanted the identity of Trent's father to be a secret. "He asked me if I was in love with Axel and if that was the reason I was avoiding him. Then I said no, I told him I had realised my feelings. I'm in love with Henderson." "Took you so long to say that to him. I'm guessing you don't hate CEOs anymore right? I can remember vividly how difficult it was to convince you to apply for the job and see. I'm such an amazing friend, I played a great part in bringing you two together, you owe me a thank you. " Matteo bragged grinning widely. "Don't be so proud Matteo. Else I might just tell Henderson all the things you said about him." Lena shrugged with a sinister smile embracing her countenance. "Really? I know you won't. Moreover, I already told him that to his face. After you ran off the other day, guess what? Your beloved Henderson was vaping with so much jealousy because he thought we had something going on, " Matteo laughed. Lena joined in the laughter, "He is not the first to have that impression. It has always been so since high school, most people thought we were a couple." "Honestly, I'm really grateful to you. You've been an amazing friend, not only did I get a well-paying job I also found love and it's all thanks to you." Matteo embraced Lena in a warm hug, he smiled when they broke the hug. "You deserve all the happiness in the world. You've been through a lot. I'm glad we became friends, I don't regret it one bit. If Henderson dares to make you shed a single tear I'm going to make him pay. And it won't matter that he is a CEO, I was unable to do anything when Axel hurt you so badly and I've blamed myself a lot of times for that." "What are you saying, Matteo? You've been an amazing friend, you were there for me when no one else was. What more can I ask for? Thank you for everything." Lena purred. "A better way to say thank you will be making me one of your delicious meals, but that should be after you've recovered fully. " Matteo mouthed. "You are such a foodie. Don't worry it won't be a problem, you can come have dinner with us here one of these days." She smiled. Matteo shook his head and raised his hands in surrender. "Are you saying no?" Lena's face contorted in a frown. "I would love to come over for dinner but what about Henderson, he is my boss and you know how jealous a guy can get when he sees another guy around his woman. It can be pretty intense, " Matteo stated his eyes burning with so much intensity. Lena burst out laughing, she clutched to head the moment she felt a bang resonating in her head as a result of how hard she was laughing. Matteo squinted as he stared at Lena with pursed lips an expression which demanded an explanation for her sudden laughter. "You should take laughing easy. I don't want Henderson to get back here and put me behind bars for failing to look after you, " Matteo sighed. "Can you stop teasing me so much? You didn't mean the words you said sooner, did you? You are not any guy, you are my best friend and I'm sure Henderson won't mind you coming over." Lena smiled tenderly her voice radiating so much confidence. Matteo's lips parted slightly, a slow grin was casually changing its place into a wide smile. "Seems like you know Henderson so well, don't you? If you say so then, but my men's emotional instincts are never wrong." "My men's emotional instincts are never wrong, " Lena mimicked in a taunting tone. Matteo glared at her playfully and her laughter filled the room. Matteo smiled seeing how her eyes gleamed in happiness like twinkling stars in the skies. "It feels good seeing you this happy. I can't wait to share the news the Irene, she is going to be excited. She has been looking forward to.." Matteo stopped talking when he noticed Lena's expression had dulled up. "Why is your face like that? Don't you want me to tell Irene about it? If you don't want me to tell her then, I won't. You can tell her yourself when you are ready." Matteo spoke with a soft tone, he was worried about her sudden change of mood. "That's not it Matteo. I told Henderson about all that happened between me and Axel, what he did to me. How he molested me and he sounded very furious, he said something about killing Axel and the rage in his voice it was as though Axel was right in front of him. Even enough I made him promise not to take law into his hands I feel like Henderson might still do something that won't be good. He might confront Axel and things might go really sour. What if Axel hurts...." The rest of the words didn't get to leave Lena's lips because a knock came on the door. "I think Henderson is back, " Matteo said. "Come in, " Lena said in response to the door. "Cleo!" Lena sputtered when the door screeched open and Cleo stepped in. "Are you okay?" Worry crossed Lena's face when she got a clearer view of Cleo whose hair was messed up. Tears were streaming down her cheeks and her eyes were puffy.