Chapter 167: Nicest father
TIFFANY
Gladys walked back and stood beside my phone. She was charging it herself and then turned back to look at me.
I gave a nod asking her to go ahead and do it. All I needed to do was make her see reasons why she should give me my phone.
She looked at me and then back at the phone before turning in my direction again. “I cant believe I’m doing this,” she muttered and I swallowed hard.Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
“I know you are a nice person,” I said softly. “I can say that because I know you.” I paused. “You’re right that I’m spoiled and I have no idea what pain is but I can see-I can see how difficult things can be and you deserve the best, Gladys.”
“You deserve every single good thing you can think of because you’re human. There’s good in you and I can see it.” I gave a convincing nod as I spoke. “You’re such a sweet person, Gladys and I’ve always loved you. Right from when we became friends, I’ve seen and loved you as a sister.”
Although that was a lie that I only intended to use to make her feel good but to a large extent, it was still true.
“Everything you’ve done, I have always agreed and appreciated you because I look up to you. You’re the one who made me feel alive and bold. That was you, Gladys.”
“Tiffany just–”
“I’m for real,” I told her. “I know Luciano was too dominant but it was you who made me strong. Look, I don’t care if you doubt me, but this is the truth. I care about you Gladys and I’ll do everything I can to make sure you have what you deserve. You can be a Don, own your territory and be the Boss that you really are.” I paused. “I really want that too.”
I saw the tears gather in her eyes and I could sense it that my words got to her. She tried to hide the tears but I was already smart enough. I knew how touching those words were.
“here,” she said and stretched the phone to me. “I hope I don’t regret this.”
Her lips formed into a line and she squeezed her jaw as she handed the phone to me.
I quickly took the phone from her hands and gave a nod. “I promise to be a good girl and stick to instructions.”
I quickly unlocked my phone using face ID and the first thing I did was to send Find Me Home to my facebook story. I tried typing as fast as I could but I only ended up typing nonsense.
“Hey,” Gladys called. “What’s taking so long?”
“I uh-I’m searching for Zino’s private number,” I lied.
She looked at me and I could tell that she was suspecting me. I didn’t want the whole thing to blow up in my face so I quickly checked for the number.
“Be with her and make sure she’s not planning something stupid,” Gladys told her men.
“Of course,” I added. “They can be here with me.”
Asshole.
I tried to give a small smile but all I could think of was how much of a bitch she was. “I hope you have mental issues and die,” I cussed in such a low tone.
The phone was ringing and everywhere suddenly went quiet that if a pin fell, you’d be able to find it in split seconds.
“Tiffany?” Zino called immediately. “Oh my darling, I cant believe this is actually you!” I could hear the happiness in his voice. “Where are you, Tiff?”
“It is,” I confirmed. “Dad I just need you to promise you’ll be nice.”
“Nice?” he asked.
I could tell that he wanted to know the context of this discussion but what I wanted was for him to agree to be nice.
“Yes, nice. Promise me Father. Promise me please.”
“Are you fine?” he asked with concern and I gave a nod. “Yes. I’m fine. I’m calling because I need a favour. Dad I want life to better for my best friend, Gladys.”
“What exactly do you mean?” he asked and I swallowed the lump in my throat.
“Dad I need you to agree to give Gladys the places at home in Italy.” I waited for some seconds but there was no response yet.
“Time up,” Gladys said and I clutched the phone tightly. “Dad please say yes. Please agree.”
He exhaled. “I’ll do anything to keep you safe,” he said. “I just want to make sure you’re fine, Tiffany.”
“Yes Dad. I’m fine and very okay.”
A large smile crept on my face and I immediately turned to look at Gladys who was smiling too. She took a step closer to me and took the phone from me. She turned off the phone and shoved it into her pocket.
“I told you my father is nice,” I bragged as she stepped back. “Zino isn’t what you think he is.”
“Good thing,” she blurted without looking at me. I swallowed hard and tried to remain as calm as possible.
“I never knew you could be this useful,” she finally added and burst into laughter. “At least you’re not being just a useless bitch. I’m going to get the best part of the deal,” she said with smiles beaming on her face.
I gave a small smile and then pretended to be worried. She turned to the door to leave and my heart skipped.
“What are you talking about?” I asked brushing off what I felt. While she turned back to explain, all I could think of was the post I made.
“You see?” she started. “It’s beyond mere comprehension and I can’t begin to break it down right now.”
I swallowed hard and heaved calmly. I didn’t really care about what Gladys was saying. All that I cared and hoped for was that someone would see my post and understand what I typed even though it is not comprehensive.