Daniel’s PovI opened my eyes slowly but it seemed there were a few particles inside and all I could feel was severe pains in my eyes. But despite that, I forced my eyes open and I realized I was in a place I was in an unfamiliar environment.The last thing I remember was when I held Rayner by the neck and her driver had a gun pointed at me. I knew I behaved harshly but it’s painful watching another man have Rayner and what is more painful is her refusing to speak with me.I managed to raise my body to sit as I was lying down on the floor in a not-so-lit room. I sat up and looked around to observe my environment. The room I was in was dark but there was a fire made in the middle of the room which gave a little illumination.I was in a corner of the room and from where I was, I could see a group of people who were lighting up their cigars from one of the people in their midst. I looked around again, perhaps I could see more and understand what I was doing there.I couldn’t see far and
Rayner’s PovMy life has returned to how it was before Nath came in. After the meeting with Mac Jayson, Nath asked me to go home with him. I did, but I told him I had something else to do.He didn’t argue with me as he only nodded. When we got to his house, the maids were standing outside waiting, their heads bowed to the floor. He held my hands while I followed him from behind.We got inside and that was when I realized the reason he asked me to go with him was because he wanted us to eat lunch together. I didn’t show how happy I was but trust me, I was very happy.I honestly do not have anything to eat when I get home. Eating lunch at his place was the best thing that could happen to me for the day. I did hurry to finish the lunch and after that, he instructed a maid to pack something up for me for dinner.I rolled my eyes when he gave that instruction and when the maid had left, I confronted him. “Why tell your maid to pack me dinner? Dinner is in like six hours from now.” I asked
Rayner’s Pov“You don’t want to explain to him, then it's fine, I will help you to.” Katherine turned to Daniel, “Your girlfriend here is about to get married to…”“Shut up!!!” We all heard someone yell from behind us.”We turned around to see Director Kim walking toward us. He has a plain face and so far working with him, I know that expressionless face. He was not so far from fury.He got to us and grabbed Katherine by the arm, “You should learn to mind your business, Katherine.” Director Kim said.“Director Kim, you always cover up for Ray, is she your sex toy?” Katherine asked.I saw Daniel look at me in disbelief, his mouth left open and his eyes too. I shut my eyes, tears gathering but I have to fight it so it doesn't fall.”Everything you are saying is trash. You should focus on improving your skills and not fighting Rayner rather, try to beg her to teach you.” Director Kim said.My eyes were still shut, my heart in pain but I could still tell what they were doing. Katherine fo
Rayner’s PovJust for me, Nath booked the whole spa. When we entered, everything in the spa was empty. All the spa staff were standing waiting for us to enter, and when we got to the entrance, they welcomed us.“Welcome, Mr. and Mrs Blackwood.” They greeted us.Nath held my hands and we kept walking inside. We got inside and all the staff entered inside too, all behind us. They were all acting extra smart and I wondered if it was because of this man standing beside me.They deployed to their various duties and Nath finally spoke. “I want you to give my woman the best spa experience ever.” He instructed them.“Yes, sir Blackwood.” They all yelled.I was first offered a drink and another brought their menu which consisted of the list of services they offered. I picked my favorite among the body and facial treatments, but after we were done, Nath instructed me to have a hot tub bath, eyelash tinting, and pedicure and manicure.We had spent more time there than I had imagined. All my time
Nathaniel’s PovI expected such a behavior from Aunt Eli although I didn’t voice it out to Ray. She might have changed her mind if I had told her knowing how stubborn she is. Ray’s mood and even facial expression changed immediately.I didn’t tell her about coming to my house even before the wedding. One thing I observed about Rayner is the fact that she takes her self-respect so seriously. She hates it when she is being looked down on and selfishly avoids whatever will make her feel insulted.I know we haven’t stayed together rather have been together for long but it’s something I could easily tell through her behavior. I too, felt sad when Aunt Eli said that but I can’t argue with her.I knew she was doing all of these just to be sure I wasn’t lying to her. I have always told her I won’t get married because I don’t find people from the opposite gender interesting and attractive but she has always fought against it.When I became an adult, she immediately began to disturb me with mar
Rayner’s PovI got home after leaving Nath’s place to meet Betty, who was waiting for me outside my apartment. The driver had dropped me off outside the building, and while I stepped down, a guy with a food package was waiting for me.He handed it to me with the usual words, “From Mr. Blackwood.”I turned to the driver to be sure the food was coming from Nath because I just left his place and he didn’t tell me he was sending someone. I was a bit scared for my life now after hearing Daniel’s threat and Katherine’s threat too.The driver nodded, “It’s from Mr. Blackwood. He forgot to give it to you before you left.” The driver said and then I collected the package. I was already tired, especially after hearing what Aunt Eli said.“Why was she being very annoying?” I muttered while walking to my apartment.The driver was still there, perhaps he got an order from Nath not to leave until I entered inside the building. When I saw Betty standing beside my door, I knew I was going to have a l
Nathaniel’s PovI was having my bath when I heard my phone ring from inside my room. I didn’t have any meetings as I had wanted to rest after having a busy day so I wondered who could be calling.Curiosity got the better part of me and so I had to hurry up with washing up. The caller didn’t stop calling even when he or she didn’t get a response and that again made me hurry up. I came out of the washroom with a towel in my hand and walked over to where I left my phone on the bed.I checked the caller to my surprise, it was Ray who was calling. I kind of smiled but if you ask me, I do not know why I smiled but I did. I answered the call expecting her to speak in her usual way and she didn’t disappoint me, she has never actually.She told me about visiting her Mom which I didn’t argue about because I had thought about asking her but it skipped my mind even when we were together the whole day. I had asked her what her Mom loved but she said we were going to talk about it later.What made
Rayner’s PovEverything was irritating to me and I just wanted to disappear but I have Nath here with me so I can’t. I was just so sad knowing I lied to Mom and Nath too. Yeah, I have done some stuff to Mom that she didn’t like but so far, this is just the biggest.The fact that Nath was lying with so much confidence to Mom got to me, but what could I do? Nothing. He was doing me a favor, just like I was doing him a favor. At some point, I was finding it very difficult to breathe because the lies were choking me.A part of me was glad that although Mom suspected something, she didn’t drag it much cause Nath’s lies were very convincing. I continued to pretend everything was okay till we left Mom’s place. Nath drove me to my place and when I was about to step down, he asked me if he should go while he sent someone to come pick me up or I would rather pick a few things and follow him home. I picked the latter cause I just didn’t want to face his Aunt alone.He waited for me outside whil
Rayner's Pov“What is it Nath, you can always talk to me.” I reminded him.“The thing is,” Nath stuttered, “Hold on, let me think of the right words to use.” I watched him as he shit his eyes while laying beside me in bed thinking of the best words to use for whatever he wanted to say.I was still waiting for him when there was a knock on our door, it was either Aunt Eli or Mom but whoever that person was, they were coming at the wrong time. Nath would tell me we should talk about it later.Nath jumped out of bed, put on his shorts which were on the floor, and went straight to the door to see who it was. Like I guess it was Aunt Eli, she said she wanted to see the both of us.Nath looked at me and told her I was still sleeping and he had a few things to attend to. But she didn't care as she asked Nath to wake me up because it was important.I stood up before Nath came back inside and put on my dress. I walked to the door.“ Aunt Eli, I am awake now,” I said.“Good, should I come in,
Rayner’s PovAfter the strange meeting with Daniel and Katherine the previous day, I was too tired to even speak with Nath he too was just too tired. We both slept off in each others’ arms without talking to each other.In the morning, I woke up feeling so agile that it felt like I could move a mountain. Nath too was up and for the first time since we had to share this room, Nath woke up and was not on his phone.“Good morning, Nath.” I greeted him before I stood up from the bed to brush my teeth. I was very hungry because I forgot to eat the previous night.“Good morning my little tigress,” Nath said, watching me as I went inside the bathroom. I began to brush my teeth when the door to the bathroom opened and Nath came in. “Let’s brush our teeth together,” Nath said.He joined me and even set his camera on to capture the moment and I love it. We finished brushing our teeth together when our early morning breakfast was served and again, we both devoured the food.It was when we had fi
Rayner’s PovAfter Betty’s wedding, I returned to work but it was just for a while because, after the day I returned to work, there would be a worker’s holiday for everybody in Diavolo. Nath had planned what we were going to do for the first day of the holiday and I just couldn’t wait.It was the custom of Cee Enterprises that before this holiday, the best staff for the period would be given an award, and that award-giving day was this day. The most punctual worker was also given an award; it was something that challenged the staff.I got to the office and saw that everything had been arranged and they were waiting for everyone to arrive. If I were to go home with anything, it would be the worker who always came late to work because I was never early, not even by mistake.“Welcome Ray, guess what?” Carista stopped me at the door.“Thank you Carista and I know, it’s an award-giving day, you will most likely be going home with two or more awards,” I said to her rolling my eyes.“No, I k
Rayner’s PovIt was Betty’s wedding, I couldn’t stay at her place because of Mom and then Nath too. Nath’s plan was for the three of us to get to the wedding at the same time while one of the maids followed us to help us watch Mom.Mom woke everyone up because she could walk a few distance by herself without the use of any support. She knocked on our door then at the maid taking care of her. I went out to see her while Nath remained in bed because he was exhausted.“Good morning Mom,” I greeted her.“Good morning Rayner, Nath would still be in bed I guess because he was very tired last night.” Mom said.After we rested a little after the hot bathroom sex, we went back to the hospital to take Mom, and the maid and Nath drove then there was traffic on the way and he had a meeting he had to meet up with.When we finally passed, Nath drove with so much spent just to get home on time and he remained in the meeting till midnight. By the time Mom came to knock on the door, Nath had only slep
Rayner's PovIt's been a few days after Mom’s surgery and she could talk well again. I was back to being the active Rayner and Nath resumed work.To that woman who would end up with Nath, she would be the luckiest person on earth I thought to myself.The day Mom woke up, she couldn't recognize anyone at first, and again I panicked over it and again Nath encouraged me and told me she would be okay.A doctor came to check on her and said we should give her time and that she would be fine and we did that. As soon as Mom recognized everyone, she asked me to explain how she got to the hospital.Her neighbor who saved her came around one time after the surgery but Mom could not recognize him which he didn't mind.So when she finally spoke and recognized everyone, I explained to her how everybody supported me and she couldn't be more thankful.She thanked Nath and I told her the doctor who performed the surgery on her was not from Diavolo and when I tried to tell her who invited the doctor,
Rayner's PovIt's been days and neither Nath nor I have been to work but his was better than mine. All his meetings were done online and sealed a lot of deals in the process.I felt sad because he had to work harder to cover up the expenses I made for Mom's surgery and that was why he was always on a call with his clients trying to convince them to work with Blue Nath.I sent a text to Director Kim the day I was called explaining my circumstances to him and he allowed me to stay with Mom. Carista didn't fail to call me every day to know if I needed anything.I received love from all corners and I was glad I got genuinely caring people around me. Mom opened her eyes after she received a few treatments but she could barely speak out.The doctor Mac Jayson spoke about has arrived and the surgery would begin later in the day. My phone buzzed and I checked and it was Director Kim who was calling me.I took the phone and excused Nath who was in a meeting and Mom who was sleeping as I went o
Rayner’s PovI woke up with Nath beside me wide awake with his eyes fixed on me and his hands still around me.“Good morning sleeping beauty.” Nath greeted me first and I felt embarrassed.“Good morning Nath,” I greeted back and then he kissed me on the lip and then on my head and back to my lips.“You look really beautiful this morning and all I want is for us to remain in bed all day,” Nath whined but I laughed.“It's still a working day you know and I have an employer unlike you who is the boss.” I remind him.“Yes, I remember and that's the only reason I would let you go right now.” Nath freed me and then I slipped out of the bed.I was heading to the bathroom when my phone rang and quickly I went closer to check who the caller was and it was Mom.I answered the call and placed it on my ear but the voice I heard didn't belong to Mom.“Who are you please?” I asked the person.“I say this contact as this woman’s emergency contact.”“I am her daughter,” I said not allowing the man to
Rayner’s PovI got into the car Nath had just bought with Joel being the driver. He drove slowly to the location Nath sent him while I watched the city of Diavolo through the window.I can't remember the last time I went on a date, not even with that stupid Daniel who almost ended me. The car finally came to a halt and before I could open the door to step down a staff of the restaurant helped me.I came down from the car and was faced with all the staff facing each other. As soon as they saw me, they all bent down to welcome me.“Welcome to High Class Mrs Blackwood,” they said.There was no need to think much, Nath had booked the whole restaurant just for us. The man who opened the door of the car for me led me to where Nath was.I had thought it was the rooftop of the building but I was wrong because Nath was in a hall in the restaurant. He sat there calmly waiting for me.The door to the hall was a transparent glass that allowed me to see Nath and everything inside the hall. I could
Rayner’s PovSo far, everything has been going well. Nath and I have bonded so well that we talk to each other every day at work and there are times when I feel lonely, I call him and he does the same most times.After getting that big contract from Mr. Brian who was referred to me by Nath, the headquarters sent me an email apologizing.They claim that they have seen the contributions I have brought to the company but then they couldn't break laws but they promised to promote me as soon as I meet the year's time.I have taken my mind off the promotion and everything because just as Nath advised, I was working because I loved to work and not because I wanted to be promoted.The new life was so peaceful for me and I must confess, I had earlier thought that becoming a better person in a career would earn one happiness but at that point, I was already having a rethink about that perspective.Since I refused to spend the money on the black card, Nath always took me shopping when he wasn't