Nathaniel PovI was hurt by her words and even though I tried to hide it, my emotions failed me. I lay on the bed, exhausted by the day's activity and Ray’s harsh words.Aunt Eli wasn't helping matters in any way because she had told Ray to spend the night in my room. After a few minutes, I observed Ray was not comfortable and then I had to ask her.She told me the challenge she was facing at that moment and to me, it wasn't something that she should be stressed about.I told her a few business tips and also what to send to Mr. Nelson and her next move came as a big surprise to me.She hugged me and muttered a thank you. For the first time, I got very close to her and even sniffed in her perfume. She smells like heaven.I could tell she was very grateful and that's because she hugged me. When she sent the reply to Mr. Nelson and he gave her a response, I explained a few more tips to her.We spoke about business for a long time before she felt sleepy and couldn't hide it. We argued a l
Rayner’s PovLast night, despite Nath had given me reasons that whatever I felt was just something anyone would feel, my feelings still didn’t change. After the conversation, I returned to my room and lay down.Everything was happening so fast and since Nath came into my life, I can’t give an account of how my life is going besides the contract I signed with Mr. Nelson. One thing I will be truthful about is the fact that I have met a lot of big men in Diavolo and who would have thought?And the most surprising of it all was that the most influential man of Diavolo, Mac Jayson asked me to be his daughter. I know a lot of ladies out there would be super happy when they are asked such a question but there I was, feeling absurd, or rather, I didn’t know how I felt.While in my thought and imagination, I dosed off only to open my eyes again in the morning. I checked the time and I was about thirty minutes late for work. I jumped up and hurriedly got into the bathroom to take my bath.I pic
Rayner’s PovAfter getting me angry the previous day, we didn’t speak to each other till we left Crystal Hall where the engagement would be taking place. I was just so pissed that I had wished countless times to remove his head from his body.He took me to a restaurant so we could have our lunch but I refused to take anything and also we left. We got home and met Aunt Eli in the living room. I wasn’t interested in holding any conversation with her or even faking any of my act so I only greeted her and walked into my room.I had a cold shower cause I was feeling hot and when I entered my room, I could hear Aunt Eli scolding Nath for annoying me. She was going to notice because the look on my face did not show I was happy.I don’t know what Nath may have said to her but her words tell me that she doesn’t know what happened at all. Nath and I were keeping her and Mom and everyone in the dark. I had lost my appetite for food so when I finished taking my bath, I jumped on the bed.I put on
Rayner’s PovWe got to the venue which is Crystal Hall and to my surprise, the place was already packed with a lot of people. We came down from the car and Nath carried my bag and also held my hands. I remembered I hadn’t called Mac Jayson.“Nath, I haven’t called Mac Jayson, did you send him the venue details?” I asked Nath while we walked inside. There were a lot of reporters around all taking pictures of us. I didn’t panic because of course, I was expecting it.“Yes, I did,” Nath replied.“Okay, thank you for that.” I was about to ask when Mom would arrive because Nath sent a car to go pick her up when my phone rang. Nath stopped walking, raised the bag, opened it pulled out my phone from inside, and then handed the phone over to me.I checked the caller and it was Betty, she had told me earlier that she would be coming with Jeff and I had forgotten about it. I answered the call immediately.“Hey Betty,” I said.“Ray, where are you guys?”“At Crystal Hall already, you should be her
Rayner’s Pov “Why are you looking scared? Who is calling?” Nath asked as he collected the phone from my hand. “Oh, your Mom!” I looked at him like a child who had lost all hope in the world. There was silence for a little while and then Nath spoke again, “It will be better if you don’t take the call. I have a feeling she is calling because of the news.” “The reporters might have asked for her opinion. I should have returned inside to bring her out and make sure she left right in my presence.” I bit my sweaty finger. “Let’s just go home, I will get to the root of this and whoever is behind this won’t go free. I have a reputation to save and you too, so I won't let all this happen.” Nath’s fist was very tight and I could feel the anger boiling inside of him but somehow, he managed to hide it. We got to Nath’s place and I quickly jumped down from the car as fast as I could and ran to my room. I am not going to lie but I have been holding the eyes at the edge of my eyes from fa
Nathaniel’s PovI did say shit to Ray at Crystal Hall and I left it because she didn’t deserve the words I said to her. I felt hurt seeing her hurt and it was just so strange to me because why was I feeling that way toward her?I had reminded myself that we were just in a contract marriage which would end as soon as I got what I wanted. But then again, I signed an agreement not to treat her the way I treated everyone so I tried to apologize to her before would remembered the agreement but she wasn't ready.The engagement party was the next day but she wasn’t willing to accept my apology, we went home and she didn’t even wait to speak with Aunt Eli before she entered her room Aunt Eli without being told knew something was off and scolded me for it.I allowed it to slide because I messed up. When it was morning, I checked her room but she wasn’t inside and a maid informed me Ray was in the kitchen. Immediately I stepped my foot in the kitchen, she stopped eating and went back to her roo
Rayner’s PovI was having a nice time with Betty when Nath came and asked us to speak in his room. I followed him and there he told me who was behind it. I was furious to find out Katherine was the one who had told the media.“How dare Katherine?” I yelled with so much anger that I stopped Nath from saying whatever he was saying.“Calm down my little tigress, I have asked Davis to deal with her, but if you want to deal with her yourself, I can ask him to wait,” Nath said looking into my eyes.Nath just called me a tigress? Is that how I truly look before him? Well, I will deal with that the next time he would say it but for now, I have to give Katherine a satisfying punishment since I am being asked.I ignored his comment about the little tigress. “I would love to see her scream in pain while I give her a deafening slap. I will only be satisfied when I do that,” I informed Nath.“Okay then, would you like to go right now or make it tomorrow? I can tell Davis to just keep her behind ba
Rayner’s PovThe last few days have been peaceful with no drama at all. After the engagement and Katherine’s drama, everyone returned to minding their business. For Katherine, Nath has kept her behind bars and has refused her family from seeing her.Cee Enterprise tried to intervene but Nath refused to listen. Director Kim never stopped begging me to talk to Nath but I couldn’t because he was always busy with work and we barely even saw each other and only talked through text.Nath always texted me every evening to check on me, and I was happy with the new development. However, the media house that published the news had to delete it when Nath threatened to sue them.I was at work when I received a text from Nath. “You should pick up your wedding dress today, the wedding is in two days.”I love the fact that Nath got to realize that I tend to forget whatever he has told me so long as it has to do with the wedding. I sighed, I had gone for the third fitting for the wedding dress cause
Rayner’s PovI had gotten up before Nath just so I could prepare breakfast and his lunch. I was almost done in the kitchen when he woke up, then I had gone to check on him if he was up.“Hey Nath, are you up now?” I asked him when I saw him sitting down on the bed with his eyes still closed.“Still feeling sleepy and a bit weak.” He replied, his eyes still closed.I walked to him to check his temperature but it was normal for someone just waking up when he opened his eyes, they were red and that scared me a bit.“Or maybe you should just stay at home just for today and rest well, what do you think?” I asked him.“It's a great idea but I can’t do it because an investor in Blue Nath is returning to Diavolo today and he wants to know what has been going on since he has been absent because of his health,” Nath explained.“Okay, how about you come back home as soon as you are done with him? That way, your employees would know you did come before you left, and if these symptoms persist afte
Rayner’s PovI didn’t expect I would be called because why should I I did think of something I wanted my current menstrual tracking app to have and finally, I did.I wanted to stand up to speak because other speakers have done that before but then Nath held my hand and made me sit back. He got closer to me and whispered into my ears.“You are my wife which simply means, you would have been on this seat if I wasn’t here so you should sit down to address everyone,” Nath said.I nodded and then sat well before talking.“Good day everyone,” I greeted. “As regards the question, I love the menstrual tracking am and I currently use the one made by **** and I must say it is very nice but there is a challenge. Not just for this one I use but for the others I have used.”“A major challenge is that the symptoms aspect is limited. They give the symptoms which is not the same for everyone. I believe that is because a survey was carried out with a few ladies and generalized.”“Menstrual symptoms ar
Rayner’s Pov“Thank you for helping me out.” I thanked the male staff when we got into the elevator.I was happy that my plan would still pull through despite the little obstacle I faced earlier all thanks to the staff with me.“It's nothing Mrs. Blackwood and I am sorry I didn't tell you, Mr. Blackwood is in a meeting.” He looked at me, waiting for a response.“It's fine, I can wait for him, thank you for the help,” I said.“Okay,” he replied.We arrived at the floor Nath was having his meeting and to my dismay, right outside the meeting room was Davis on a phone call with someone.Davis ended the call immediately he saw me and walked to me.“Mrs Blackwood, you didn't inform Mr. Blackwood you were coming?” Davis asked.“No. Just want to surprise him.” I said.“Well, you should have informed me so I could have come pick you up from the lobby rather than going through the stress of finding Mr. Blackwood,” Davis said.“At least I did find you both,” I said and we all laughed.I thanked
Rayner’s PovAgain, I am sorry to ask, did he eat breakfast before leaving the house?” I asked the maid who was in the kitchen with me.She thought about it for a while and then replied. “No Mrs Blackwood. Mr. Blackwood refused to take breakfast and while I tried to insist because Aunt Eli instructed he shouldn’t leave the house without taking breakfast, he said you weren’t there to eat with him so there was no need for him to.” The maid said.I got goosebumps all over my body. Did Nath truly say that to the maid? I regretted not waking up early to prepare something for him since I wouldn’t be going anywhere and I could sleep if I were tired.“Okay, I think I would have to take this food to him myself,” I announced.“That would be a great idea Mrs Blackwood and I am very sure Mr. Blackwood is going to love it.” The maid clapped her hands happily which made me ask her why she was so happy.“Why are you so happy about my decision?” I asked.“Because it will save me from a lot of explana
Rayner’s Pov “Good morning Nath.” I greeted having woken up late. There was no need for me to wake up Walt and get dressed because I wouldn’t be going to the office but I would be working from home. After the doctor's instruction that I rest, Nath called Director Kim and made taken excuse on my behalf and Director Kim didn’t dare to say no even when it didn’t go well with him. “Good morning my love, how was your night?” Night asked. He was dressed up for work already while I was still lying in bed. Wait, did Nath just call me his love? Hahaha, I honestly hope he just said that for fun. “My night was not so great and not so bad either but all the same, I had a wonderful night's rest,” I replied to him. “Huh?!” Nath walked to the bed and sat beside me, “Why wasn’t your night entirely great?” He questioned me, concern all over his face. “Nothing. Just the thought of me not going to work today was disturbing.” I sighed. “I am sorry about that but there is nothing I can do because
Rayner's Pov“I had wanted to tell you after we finished eating but it seems you are not having it which I guess I the reason you came to join me in the Kitchen,” Nath said.I smiled, my teeth showing very well, “Well Mr. Blackwood, I am sorry to say this to your face but you are very wrong with your conclusion. I didn't come to join you in the kitchen because I wanted you to tell me about Natasha. After all, to me, she is not so important.”I continued, “I came to the kitchen to join you because I felt bored especially when I know you are here. Since you have planned on telling me what you want FL to tell me about Natasha after we are done eating, it's fine and I can wait.” I said.“It's too late now,” Nath touched my nose, “I have driven the maids out and I have already told you I was going to talk to you about it, so I will. Remember, I am a man of my word.” Nath pointed out.I raised both hands, “For me, whenever you choose to tell me is fine but so long it's today, I am good.” I
Rayner’s Pov“What do you mean Rayner?” Nath asked me.Without hesitating, I repeated my question, “Who is Natasha,” This time, my tone and voice were a bit low.“Rayner, I think you need to calm down. I can’t tell you who Natasha is while you are in this mood, it will ruin a lot of things, please, just calm down a little.” Nath said and that provoked me even more.Does Nath think I am a fool and that I won’t do my research about Natasha or, was he thinking I am in love with him already and he just doesn’t want to lose me? I wish someone could just tell him to stop dreaming.“Hold on Nath, this Natasha has been calling you for days, and anytime I am with you, you excuse yourself just to go speak with her and if you can’t leave, you simply ignore the call. I will ask you this question for the last time Nath and after this, I won’t ask again…”Nath placed his finger over my lip, “Please hold the last time till we get home. I can’t tell you who she is right here in a public place. Just h
Rayner’s PovI opened my eyes with force as soon as I became conscious and sitting beside me while holding my hand was Nath.“Hey, I am here, you are safe, take a deep breath,” Nath said and I calmed down a bit.“How did I end up here, Nath?” I asked.“I have no idea. I was called by Director Kim that you suddenly lost consciousness and you were being taken to the hospital. After I arrived here, I called him to explain what truly happened and he said he was told you were about to go get water when you suddenly fell.”“He said he wasn’t there when it happened but he was told. Do you remember anything? I asked him to bring out the CCTV recordings from that very moment. He said he was going to get back to me.” Nath explained to me calmly.I felt a sharp pain in my head and then I remembered what truly happened.“Oh, I remember now. I was about to get water because I was always feeling tasty and then there was a sudden blackout. What did the doctor say is wrong?” I asked him.Nath breathe
Rayner’s PovI entered the department and all I could see was everyone on their computer, including Carista. I was a bit late because of Nath’s delay and also there was a little traffic on the way. Was there an activity I wasn’t told about? Because why was everyone busy?I tiptoed to Carista to ask her what was going on. “Carista, what is going on, why is everyone busy this morning?” I asked in a whisper.“I believe you didn’t open your email throughout the weekend. Well, we got so many clients that we don’t know where they came from or rather, we haven’t confirmed where they came from. You should go sit down and get to work immediately because who knows, yours might just be more than mine and that of Director Kim.” Carista advised me.I sighed as I went to my desk to see what I had got on my side. I put on my computer and while I waited for it to finish its refreshing process, I sipped from my water. I felt a slight pain on my head which forced me to close my eyes for a few seconds t