The Apt One
Celeste is a worrywart single mother who has a phobia about her past catching up on her. Her teenage son, Neil, is growing up so quickly, and at his phase, needs a father figure which she's unable to give to him. Running from her past, she ran into Nathan, a talented chef. A handsome hunk is an ex-marine planning to start his restaurant business putting his wonderful cooking craft into reality in Celeste's hometown. There Neil takes a liking and a fond attachment to Nathan leaving Celeste no choice but to admit there is more than just the chemistry between them and she wants him in her life as a friend, lover, father to her son, and most importantly a life partner. But all seemed impossible when an acquaintance from Celeste's past comes to hunt her putting the lives of the most treasured people in her life in danger. With reassurance, faith, and love Celeste discovers there's more to life than just being uptight and playing hard-to-get. Nathan was one who is made just for her.
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Chapter: Author's note THANKS TO EVERY WELL WISHERS,READERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COLEAGUES WHO ENCOURAGED ME, THROUGH EVERYTHING.Harleey. E. RaiyeAlso by same authorDo not miss the first series of COMPLETING THE FAMILY: IIA MUM FOR HIRETo my eldest son, Bruce.Son, I want you to know I’ve always been proud of you, but I want you to take a new turn in your lonely life. I know you might disagree with me as a man, you need a woman you can trust to share your life with once again, a mother to my grand-daughter, Kyle. She need a mother, don’t make her miss out the feeling of being loved and cared by a mother, she’s too young. I don’t want you to feel guilty about cheating on Diana. Because you’re not. I know my late daughter-in-law wouldn’t want you to suffer like this.So, I decided before the company is handover to you to be the C.E.O, you must get married. Hav
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Chapter: TENTENNathan sat in a bar pallor with his friend, a long-time friend. Timothy. He looked blue. He shouldn’t have gone too far or has he done something wrong. He loved her and he’s really eager to give them a chance. A lifetime. He just hopes Celeste does not let him down. He’ll be shattered.“Hey, Nathan, you’ve been looking blue since I got you from the airport. Woman problem or otherwise.” Timothy asked.Nathan knew Timothy for 5 years of his life and he sure hasn’t change about everything becoming or being a woman’s dilemma. Well he was right he was thinking about a woman. A special woman.“Yeah, I proposed to her but I awaits a response, she’s been bitten once so she’s scared.” He sighed.“Don’t worry, my friend, she would come around if she loves you enough, think positively okay, cheer up.” Timothy smiled. “I have to go now; my wife is going to be getting worried why I’m late. She sent her regards to you.Nathan looked at Timothy and smiled. A family man.
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Chapter: NINE NINEAt the hospital, Celeste, Carly and Neil with two policemen rushed Nathan in. the nurses joined them and placed him on stretcher straight into the theatre room. They excused the policemen and others. The doctor entered the room with the nurses.Few minutes later. Jack, Mr. Trevor and a teenage girl about Neil’s age ran to meet Celeste and Carly sitting across the theatre in the waiting room.“What happened? Where’s Neil?” Jack asked impatiently as he hugged Carly and Celeste. “Are you alright, Celeste?”“Yes, I’m fine, just a bruise on the lips.” Celeste touched the plaster (aid band) on her fore lip.Neil ran to meet Mr. Trevor. “Grandpa!”Mr. Trevor hugged his grandson tight and Jack did the same. Jack rose after hugging Neil. “Where’s Nathan?”“He was shot on the arm and really hurt too.” Neil replied.“Oh…” he saw the girl behind them. “Sharone, you came.” He waved at her.“You know her? she pleaded she pleaded for me to bring her along.”
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Chapter: EIGHTAfter a day of teaching, whining and a lot of smiles, Celeste dropped the present (parcel) she had brought for Neil when coming from the school, on the table in the living room. Carly took up the wrapped gift and studied it, curious of what was in the box.“Sis, what’s this? Who is it for?”“It’s a present for Neil. A video game, He loved this when we lived into the city, I happen to see it when coming and I bought it.”“Okay. I’m sure he’ll like it very much.”“Speaking of which, where is he? Isn’t he back from school yet?” she looked around.“No, I thought he always arrive late from school.”“Not today, I even went to inform him at his school that I’ll be really late today” she glanced at her wristwatch “And it’s 6:30pm already.” She was beginning to feel worried. “Dad! Papa!!” she ran to meet her father who was wheeling into the living room. “Did you talk to Neil? I mean has he called you today? You’ve seen him or you know where he is?” she
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Chapter: SEVEN “It seems it won’t be a bad idea being the latest news in town.” Celeste said after the blissful kiss ended. “I don’t mind at all.” Still held her in his arms. “If the news is associated with you and I in it.”“Neil will be thrilled to hear this, He likes you a lot.”“And I like him too, a courageous boy just like his mom.” He kissed her again. Neither of them saw the Family-Carly, Neil and the old man (Mr. Trevor), standing at the front parlor window, barely concealed by the white lace curtains.“I knew it,” Mr. Trevor crowded. “There’ll be a double summer wedding or I’ll chew my cowboy hat in worries”“Some kisses don’t necessarily make a marriage” Carly said. As she jumped in excitement, giggling.“But this is a miracle, dad. Celeste is in love again”“True,” Mr. Trevor agreed. “They are so bright. It’s obvious that Nathan and Celeste are destined to be with one another.”“If that kiss gets any hotter, they’d be setting the porch on fire.”
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Chapter: SIXAfter a long day from work, it was 4:29pm, Nathan stood with his jeep at the front of the gate. As Carly, Neil and Celeste walked to the jeep.“I’m quite feeling guilty leaving you all at home, Neil make sure you have a glass of milk before going to bed.”“Sure, mom.” He turned to Nathan. “Nathan take good care of my mom.” He winked and ran off to the house.“If you’re sure.” She hesitated even as she longed to leave with Nathan.“I’m absolutely sure, Nathan would take good care of you isn’t it?” Carly looked at Nathan.“With absolute care, don’t mistake that.” He replied with a wink.“Bye” Carly and exchanged hugs and she left with Nathan.Four hours later, Celeste was sitting across from Nathan in the light-house Hotel away from Nocturndely.“God, you’re gorgeous.” He lifted a glass of champagne he’d ordered in a silent toast. “Beauty, courage and intelligence, all wrapped in a package. The gods were definitely generous to you, when they w
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