Nathaniel’s PovI opened my eyes but quickly shut them because of the brightness around, after that, It took some time before I began to open gently. A sharp pain I felt on my head made me groan as I held my head like it would change anything. I still haven't been able to open my eyes to assess my environment because the pain in my head was still there.While trying to bear the pain till it either reduces or stops, a hand was placed on my shoulder. The desire to know whose hand it was pierced me as I slowly opened my eyes so the brightness in the room which made me close my eyes earlier won’t affect me much.I had opened my eyes after many trials before my eyes could at last get used to the light. Right before my eyes was someone standing and looking at me. This person’s face was above my face and was blocking the light a little.I turned my head to my left to see where I was since I wasn’t able to see the face of the person whose hand was on my shoulder and head above my face, blocki
Nathaniel’s Pov“Natasha, you of all people should know I do not like being lied to. Okay, I get it, no one came to the scene of the accident, what about all the time I have spent in the hospital because I can tell I have not been here for just two days.” I had asked Natasha, who was still insisting no one came around.“Nathaniel, when will you ever believe me and what I say? I told you no one came at the scene and the same thing happened all through your being unconscious on this bed. Aunt Eli came and she couldn’t help but cry often so I had to send her back home while I took care of you myself.” She said.I breathed out, still in disbelief because how was that possible? Even if Rayner was very mad at me, she still wouldn’t go as far as ignoring me, not after she heard I was involved in an accident. What about Aunt Eli? She would have called her and asked why she wasn’t around. I was going to find out so there's not much to think about.“For how long have I been here?” I asked her.
Nathaniel’s PovI walked the next day and the doctor asked me to stay one more day so he could check to see if I was very okay to get out of the hospital. For me, I didn’t buy the idea but Aunt Eli and Mac Jayson refused me to leave.I needed to go back home to see and get to understand what was really going on and where exactly Rayner was.“Why are you still in my room?” I was forced to ask Natasha when she refused to leave my room after she was done making sure I had taken my medication just like Aunt Eli instructed her.I had been discharged earlier and then Aunt Eli had an important meeting she needed to attend on my behalf. Since she would be away for a long time and I might have gone to bed by the time she returned, she had no choice but to tell Natasha to make sure I took the medication given to me.From the very moment we arrived at the mansion, Natasha followed me to my room and refused to leave. Her things were in my room and when I noticed them, I called a maid to get them
Nathaniel’s PovI breathed out heavily, gathering myself for the worst right before I tore the envelope open. About to rip it open, there was a knock on my door. I placed the envelope on my laptop keyboard and closed the screen.It was the fastest place I could keep it and also find it without stressing myself. I made sure everything was a bit okay in my room from the door so whoever it was, would not comment.I opened the door and it was Natasha, I rolled my eyes lazily, already tired of her presence. “What do you want this time?” I asked her, resting my face on the door.“Aunt Eli just called, she said you should call her when you are less busy.”“Great, just tell her I am a bit busy right now cause I need to sleep. She could see me when she gets back.” I said.“Fine, I will tell her that.” Natasha looked at me from my head down to my toes before she sighed, turned around, and walked away. To her room I guess.I retreated into my room and shut the door behind me. I didn’t want any d
Nathaniel’s PovMy blood boiled with every second that passed and I just couldn’t wait for Scott to come to me and give me a detailed background check report about the guy Rayner was with inside the car.“Scott? Where are you? Why aren’t you here yet?” I send a text to Scott.The details of whoever this guy is should be given to me so I could crush him. One thing I knew for a fact was that there was no way he would be richer than me, except he was not from Diavolo. I had ordered an alcoholic wine after seeing the pictures sent to me.I was getting tipsy and angry but all I could think of despite everything was Rayner. I loved her and I just can’t let her leave. She is the first woman I had ever loved and I won’t let her go just like that.I know it was never part of the plan and that was not the reason I entered into a contract marriage with her in the first place, and that he would get angry at me for falling in love with her, but I didn’t care.Would he hurt me more than how hurt I
Nathaniel’s Pov“How dare you tell her what we discussed?” I asked Scott angrily.“No boss, I didn’t want to tell her, I only wanted to let her know I don’t know her and can’t tell her what we discussed?” Scott replied to my question.“What, I just told you I am his fiancee and you still can’t tell me why he is this angry? Are you okay?” Natasha yelled at Scott but he was unmoved.“I am sorry ma’am, but so long my boss hasn’t told me who you are, I can’t disclose our discussion to you.” Scott apologized as though he was wrong.“Tell me, what did you tell him.” Natasha grabbed Scott’s shirt firmly.I watched them with no thought about them in my mind, all my thought was filled with Rayner’s betrayal. I shut my eyes and the tears I have fought from falling dropped directly on my chest. No one noticed it till it dropped again.Natasha was still on Scott’s neck asking him what he told me when I felt very dizzy. I tried to shake it off by shaking my head continuously but it wasn’t working.
Rayner’s PovI lifted my upper body from the bed as I said my usual prayers after which I thought about how many days would be. It’s Friday and the weekend comes next and I had to plan to go out because there was no one I would go out with.I threw my head to the back as I moved it in a circular movement slowly for flexibility. I then did the same thing for my both shoulders before I got off the bed. It was my routine because, for me, those are the parts of my body I stress the most.My eyes were always glued to the computer and then my shoulder and my finger did the typing every time. I headed straight to the kitchen to prepare my lunch because I was cutting down on my expenses. I had things I needed money for and my salary was just too small.I made something and then packed it into my lunch box. Arranged everything and left the house. My head was filled knowing the amount of untouched work I have to attend to when I get to work and who knows, I might just not take my lunch.As I st
Rayner’s PovThe smile on Henry’s face the previous day after I gave him a yes was one I had never seen on him, he just couldn’t stop smiling all through till he dropped me at home. I don’t know why he was that happy but for me, I was happy because I had finally gotten someone better.Yes, to me, Henry looked better. He was higher than me in financial status but even if he were to pop the question for me to marry him because that’s what I feel he would ask, there was no way I would give him a response immediately, and before then, I should have at least achieved my dream position.“Oh, speaking of dream position, what the hell did that new girl called Christy do? Was she threatening me?” I asked myself, recalling the incident and our two private encounters.I picked up my phone and went to the company’s website. The rank of every staff member was on the website, it was the quickest way to know your rank in the company without having to ask your Director.Since I could see everyone’s s
Rayner's PovKen dropped me off at my apartment before he left. As soon as I shut the door, I fell on the floor. My head banged, my eyes hurt but I couldn't find the strength to stop crying.The pain was one I didn't think I would ever go through. Catching Daniel in the act was painful but the one with Nath was more painful even when I didn't see him in bed with Natasha.I cried until I slept off, then woke up and continued. My phone vibrated, and I tried to see who was calling me.I pressed the power button of my phone and the screen lit up. The light from the screen almost blinded my eyes and so I quickly shut my eyes.I opened it gently, opening and closing it immediately till I could finally open it very well. It was Mum who was calling. I was in the mood to talk to her so I gently locked my phone.I managed to stand up from the floor right behind the door where I had cried and fell asleep. I walked to the bathroom, took a cold bath and went to my room.I fell on the bed, putting
"Miss Rayner, are you okay now?" Ken asked me.Ken had parked the car by the roadside and stepped out. I noticed he stood behind the car while I cried my eyes and heart out.My eyes became heavy, and not only that, it started to ache me, but I didn't stop crying. I asked myself a lot of questions that I couldn't answer.It felt like I had been betrayed. Like I had been used to while away time. I didn't have to think about it much; the lady Nath held was Natasha.The sight of how he held her hands so dearly flashed before my eyes, and that caused me to cry even harder.I was considering stopping when Ken came to the window and asked me if I was okay. I wiped the tears on my face, sniffed, and nodded slowly.Ken turned around and entered the driver's seat. He looked at me for a few seconds before he started the car."Where do you want to go Miss Rayner?" Ken asked.He didn't move the car till I responded. "I want to go back home," I informed him.He nodded and moved the car. The car rem
Rayner’s PovI lifted the upper part of my body from the bed immediately I woke up and it came with a banging sound on my head. I lay down again and shut my eyes. Perhaps, I got up too early, just right after I woke up.I took in deep breaths as I waited for the headache to relieve me a little so I could do my chores and get out to achieve my goal for the day. A smile broke out from my face as the memories of Nath and I came to my mind.The previous night, I had thought about what it would be like to talk with Nath again. I didn’t know for how long I was lost in thought but I eventually slept off while still thinking. I panicked because I didn’t know what it would be like to be in the same space with Nath again.My greatest fear was how he would react. Would Nath be calm so we could talk calmly or he would be aggressive toward me for wanting to divorce him which led to the accident that almost cost him his life?My thoughts all through the previous night ran wild. A lot of things goin
Rayner’s PovI entered the department with a bright smile on my face. The first thing on my mind was to record the huge sales I had made and then plan the next day. I felt it would be a long day for me so I needed to plan it.I input my sale on my profile and right before my eyes, my point from from seventy-eight to eighty-five. I blinked severally to be certain I wasn’t seeing the wrong numbers but I saw right. I jumped up and spun taking my time to move my leg as I further danced.Something that looked so impossible was something I was got with so much ease. I thanked Nath in my heart before I moved my chair backward to sit down. As I moved my head, the side of my eyes caught Christy's eyes on me. She looked at me with so much hatred that I could tell if she had the power, she would have killed me.I intentionally lifted my head, looked at her, and then gave her a bright smile revealing my teeth to her. She looked at me from head to toe with her lips tightly closed and then looked a
Rayner’s Pov“Welcome once again to Cee Enterprises Sir.” I greeted the man who sat opposite me.He beamed with a smile as he grinned from ear to ear, his legs were crossed with one resting on the other while he relaxed his back on the chair. I smartly put away all the business papers with me.It was time to know who the man was and who directed him to me. I also relaxed on the chair as I remembered the lesson Nath had taken me through some time ago. He requested a glass of water and rather than taking his orders, I called someone else to get the water.“So, you are Mrs Blackwood?” He asked as if surprised to see who gets to be called Mrs. Blackwood.I smiled while he also smiled. Because the person who I asked to get us water brought two bottles, I took my time to open mine, and sip from it before I replied to him.“Well, you do not have to be so surprised or do you think I am not worthy of being the wife of Nathaniel Blackwood?” I asked.I was being careful with my words. I didn’t w
Rayner’s Pov“Another day to face some ugly faces,” I muttered as I opened my eyes.I quickly got dressed and headed to work, the previous day's drama from Henry had made me get to the office late which I didn’t want to happen again.Henry kept calling me all through the night but when I didn’t take his call, he sent a text message that claimed he wanted to apologize for what he did but I didn’t care. He was out of my life and I didn’t want to hear from him anymore.I got to the office before everyone and I was glad I did. It was a good opportunity for me to sort out my files and the clients the delivery team had yet to send their gadgets. I began as soon as I sat down and before the next person entered, I was halfway done.Soon the office became full and everyone was busy. I could see the shock on Christy’s face when she saw me already at the office and even busy. I sent the clients that are yet to receive their gadgets a text. I wanted all my clients to get their good before I would
Rayner's Pov“You are? Who is the lucky guy?” Ken asked, his eyes glistening as he blinked.He looked like a baby who had seen his favorite food and couldn't help but jump around happily.I bit my lower lip, lost in thought, as I looked for the best way to put it to Ken so he wouldn't misunderstand me. At last, I found a way."The guy from this morning. Nathaniel Blackwood, it was a contract marriage thing which I didn't want to do in the first place but later went for it cause of my job and promotion which did not even go through along the line, I fell for him but we were in a contract marriage so I have to follow the rules.""These few days, I thought my feelings for him were dead, but seeing him today, I knew I still love him." I sunk into the car seat my gaze through the window as my heart aches with worry.Ken bit his fingers, his eyes on the wheel as he thought about something before he turned to me."Do you want to go back to him?" He asked genuinely. His eyes told me he had a
Rayner’s Pov“Hmmm.” I breathed out, tired and confused.I had just one person I could talk to and that was Ken. Betty was busy with her life and I understood that setting up a family wasn't an easy peasy.“Ken? Can I talk to you? I need your opinion on something.” I said after I had mustered all the courage I had left in me.I barely knew Ken but it felt like I had known him for a long time. I genuinely respected his help and if he didn't look so young, I would have concluded he liked me and just wanted to get close to me.“Yes, Miss Rayner. Always feel free to discuss anything you find disturbing and want to share.” Ken said to me with a smile that revealed his not-too-white teeth.I faked a smile and turned to the window which Ken had earlier let down so a fresh breeze would stamp my face and give me that refreshed breath and look.I took in a deep breath and then breathed out heavily. I was ready to tell Ken what my thoughts were about everything.“Say you have been so unlucky in
Nathaniel’s Pov“Mr. Blackwood, the cup is filled,” Davis called out to me when I didn’t stop as I filled my cup with tea.My mind was filled with a lot of thoughts, not about the same thing but about different things, but it all linked to one thing: Rayner. I couldn’t stop myself as I thought about our meeting and Why the heavens allowed us to meet.Davis had noticed my mood as soon as I stepped into the office and had refused to leave my sight. It’s good to have staff who have been with you for a long time and are very familiar with your mood.I had volunteered to get my cup filled myself, although Davis requested to help me, but I declined. I looked at the floor and it was a mess. I shut my eyes in regret, but it couldn’t be compared to how overwhelmed I felt.I felt worked up but I couldn’t give a good reason why. The clients I was in so much hurry to meet couldn’t make it, and that made me sad. I would have waited for Max to get done with the car; I wouldn’t have gotten in contac