C8 Are you that ungrateful?

The ringtone of his cellphone interrupted his train of thoughts as he slowly opened his eyes to check the caller.

It was his daughter Jessica, he smiled and immediately pressed the green button to answer.

''Inside the Downey's mansion.'' The maids had already set the dinning. Mrs Rebecca and Victoria already seated dishing out their food into their plates.

''Where is my son? Mrs. Rebecca asked the maids.

He is still in his room Ma'am. Abigail answered with a bow as she played with her fingers.

''So what are you still doing here, go and call him. She ordered and Abigail left immediately climbing up the stairs to Robert's private room.

Abigail knocked and she was asked to come in as she opened the door gently and went inside.

Sir Robert, dinner is served and your Mother sent for you.

She said as her gaze fixed on the floor. Tell her, I will be there in a jiffy.

Okay Sir Robert. She responded and walked out closing the door behind her gently.

"Outside the main entrance of the house, a car pulled at the compound and a figure stepped down from the car walking towards the front door.

''He was dressed elegantly looking as hot as ever.

It's obvious he'd been restless all day and since he couldn't wait, he decided to pay his family a visit and of course to see his woman.

Good evening Sir Ernesto.

All the maids chorused together the moment he stepped foot into the hall.

He ignored their greetings as he walked pass them heading towards the dining. Ernesto's face split into a smile but as soon as his gaze landed on Victoria, she quickly started feeling uneasy.

She panicked and Ernesto smirked darkly knowing his present affects her.

Good evening family. He greeted as he pecked her Mum on the cheek pulling out a chair to sit on.

Mrs Rebecca chuckled as she glanced at her son.

''Welcome my dear. She muttered with a grin.

Thanks Mother and where is Robert?

He asked looking around the room. In his study I've sent Abigail to call him. Mrs Rebecca responded without looking at his son's direction.

Ma'am he says he will be down soon. Abigail interrupted and Mrs. Rebecca nodded.

''So how are you doing my son? Mrs. Rebecca required and Ernesto immediately responded.

Splendid Mother. I was just missing you all, so I decided to come over for dinner. He said glaring deviously at Victoria who apparently was feeling so nervous as her fork slipped off.

Ernesto scoffed, he chuckled lightly at Victoria who evidently looked scared because Ernesto the motherfucker is in the house.

She quickly bowed avoiding his stares. I called you countless time today my dear but your line was busy.

Mrs. Rebecca said as she lifted her glass to take a sip from her drink and her eyes met his accusatively.

Oh really Mother? He asked eyeing Victoria curiously.

Yes my dear. I called you but your phone was......

Are you alright Victoria?

What's wrong with her mother? He asked cutting her Mother from talking when he noticed how frightened Victoria has been since he came into the house.

And her food hasn't been touched as well.

''Oh my dear! She's the reason why I call you this afternoon.

And why mother? He eagerly asked wanting to know as he shifted his gaze to his Mother's direction waiting to hear her motive.

"Mrs Rebecca sighed" it's about your brother Ernesto, i need you to have a talk with Robert since you're now the head of the family after your father passed away.

And since your father isn't here with us, i will like for you to do your duty as the man of the family and as an elder brother. She muttered truthfully staring at him.

Ernesto chuckled as he shook his head and sipped from his glass.

Are you spending the night here? Yes mother.

Oh really, that's great! His Mother muttered.

Just then Robert walked in to the dining, he was about to pull out a chair to sit on, when Victoria hastily stood up.

"Please excuse me" I will be in my room. She muttered walking away.

Mrs Rebecca just glanced at her silently as she nodded without making any attempts to stop her. She needed to be alone for sometime she thought within herself whilst Ernesto watched her till she was out of sight.

''Robert shook his head in disbelief, this woman will not changed he said within himself as he swiftly pull out a chair.

He sat down glancing at his Mother who constantly was enjoying her food.

''Why did she leave? Robert asked.

We should be asking you that. Ernesto immediately snapped in.

What's going on between you two? Ernesto asked shifting his attention on him as he took a bit of his food.

And why are you asking me and not her? Robert angrily fired back, I just got down here and you're sounding as if i'm behind her refusal to dine with us.He stated with a frowned.

''Please let's eat in peace boys. Mrs Rebecca said to her Children, she then dished out some rice and egg sauce for Robert.

Thank you Mother. He said and his Mother nodded with a grin.

After what seems like forever. They were done with their meal as the maids rushed in to clear the dishes.

"I'll be in my room boys, Mrs Rebecca muttered leaving the two siblings alone in the sitting room to catch up. So when is my little niece coming down from her vacation?

Ernesto questioned as he took a glimpse at his brother.

Next month. Robert answered.

Oh i see, so when did she call? About an hour ago and Aunt Luciana sent her greetings.

And you're now telling me? Ernesto retorted immediately and Roberts brows rolled as he shook his head.

For goodness sake Ernesto, We just finished having dinner. I'd planned to tell you after dinner so why making it an issue? He asked with a shrugged giving him a puzzled glimpse.

''Huh? Little brother calm down and relax, we aren't fighting or are we? Ernesto asked as he moved towards the couch, he sat down and put one foot across his knee as he look at Robert with a contemptuous smile waiting for his reply.

Robert's cellphone beeped loudly notifying a text message.

''I will be in my room Ernesto, I really need to make a phone call. He muttered turning to leave but he froze immediately on his track by Ernesto's sudden question.

''Do you still love her after all these years?

Excuse me! Robert muttered as he slowly turned to face him. He then walked closely to him, his fist clenched as he stared angrily at him.

''What did you say?

Whom are you talking about?

''Oh Robert! please cut the crap you fuckingly know whom am referring to so quit the pretence.

Oh really, and who's that? Robert asked rapidly as he shot him a glare.

''Who else? Camila of cause damnit. He yelled and stood up to face him.

Why mentioned her name now Ernes.......

Because she is fuckingly out from that damn prison and i know how crazy you could be when it comes to her.

"Oh yeah crazy Robert" so why won't I mention her when you're at the verge of divorcing the only woman who had stood by your side all these fucking years damnit.

"What motives do you have if not for her. Ernesto ranted shrugging his arms in the air. Now tell me little brother, did you plan on getting back together with that murderess?

Are you that ungrateful not to see what Victoria has done for you? This girl has sacrificed a lot because of you.

She even left m.. fuck he cursed as he runs his right hand into his head nervously, I nearly screwed up. He said within as Robert glanced at him surprisedly.

She left who Ernesto? Robert asked him as he stood still not knowing what to say.

I..I..i, what i meant was, sh.. she left many things just for you, and is that how you gonna pay her?

What at all is your problem Robert? I'm really very disappoin......

''Ernesto enough, i've had it with your nagging Robert retorted immediately.

I fucking don't care about, what you think. I'm no longer interested in this fucking marriage.

''I don't even know why we are arguing about this, because you knew right from the beginning so why bringing Camila into this?

''You knew Mother planned this all marriage stuff and it wasn't love.

I married Victoria because of Jessica, and now she's already grown up so I no longer need Victoria in my life period.

You can have her if you so much desire. He yelled as he sigh loudly.

You know what? I'm done with this your bulshit discussion, you can think whatsoever you fucking damn want, I'm out of here. He said and walked towards the stairs.

Hey Robert wait, you don't walk out on me when am still talking to you. Ernesto shouted after him but Robert didn't stop as he climbed up the staircase to his room.

He stormed into his room feeling so annoyed and irritated as he kept pacing to and front in his room.

Ernesto shook is head in Amusement feeling so Anguished as his mind quickly flashed to the past.

The day Victoria informed him of her marriage to Robert.....

"And what did you tell my Mother when she asked you to be his wife." When you fucking no you're mine only.

Ernesto annoyingly asked Victoria when she said Mrs. Rebecca requested she marries Robert.

Victoria flinched as she immediately stood up and moved closer to him.

She inhaled silently and exhaled deeply trying to grip his wrist.

Don't you fucking dare touch me Victoria, just answer me damnit.

What did you tell my mother?

He questioned again, this time being too hostility and not sparing her a glare.

Ernesto sighed deeply, Okay fine. Now tell me Victoria, do you want to be Roberts wife? Ernesto asked after he was relaxed. Victoria couldn't answer as she stood still..