Rayner’s PovI took Nath’s advice and as I headed to work, I branched by a wine shop to get him a very sweet wine which I could use to apologise to him. I think right now, I have finally concluded that I was wrong.But I should be understood, it was just me reacting. I was promoted and the congratulations didn’t last up to a week before it was taken back. They didn’t even consider my feelings and if I would be able to bear the embarrassment.I entered the wine shop and the wine I picked was so expensive that if I used my own money, there would be nothing left in my account. For the very first time, I thought about the black card Nath gave to me.I pulled my phone out of my bag and I dialed Nath’s number. I had to inform him about what I am intending to do. Nath answered the call after the second ring.“Hey, little tigress” Nath said.“Hey, very big tiger,” I replied. I had finally gotten a name to call him after he refused to stop calling me Little Tigress.“So what's going on, are
Rayner’s PovNath hugged me and hummed a lullaby for me till I fell asleep last night. That was after we took our bath together because he noticed I had taken my bath since I got back from work. I woke up very tired and coupled with what happened at the company the [previous day, I didn’t want to go to work.Nath woke up after I woke up and then he was shocked to see me return to sleep after I had sat up on the bed for a few minutes, “Rayner, why are you going back to bed?” He asked me.There were times he called me by my name and times he called me little tigress. “I don’t feel like going to work today, I will call Director Kim later and tell him about it,” I explained to him.Nath played down and got close to me then he whispered into my ears, "You should know better by now that I don’t encourage laziness and giving up early.” He said.“But the energy I am getting from the company these few days has not been encouraging and I just need to be alone and regain my sanity,” I complained
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
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 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 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 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 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
Nathaniel Pov'sI opened my eyes abruptly to the vibration of my phone on the stool close to my bed. Natasha was still sleeping behind me, her head on my arm.These past few days being with Natasha, I have learned to accept her and see her for the good person she claims to be. She has been all caring and loving and I do appreciate her effort to make sure I am well.Even though we have been together for the past few days, I have promised myself not to touch her till I am ready. I want to be sure of my feelings for her and not mix it up with sex.I was still deciding. If she was not up to the standard, I would just let her go while I went back to being single. That era was peaceful for me with no drama at all.I checked the caller and it was Scott. Scott has been sending me pictures of Rayner with a brief explanation of what is going on in her life at the moment. All her movement, I knew about it all.I have warned Scott countless times never to send me pictures of Rayner or tell me wha
Rayner’s PovI held my phone vibrating and ringing on my hand while I stared at it with no emotions or feelings. I wasn’t interested in taking the call because I had no words to say to him. The phone kept ringing, its sound filling the car but I wasn’t moved.Ken packed the car at a spot and watched him cry my eyes out looking at the phone and the name of the caller. I don’t know for how long I cried but my head ached and that was how I knew I had cried for long.Ken cleared his throat and I lifted my eyes off the ringing phone to look at him. “I think you have and need to take that call to hear what he has to say. He might have a good explanation for what he did.” Ken advised me.I gave a thought to what Ken said and I could see a little truth in it. The phone started to ring again and I answered the call.“Hello Rayner, what is wrong with you? Why have you refused to take my call? I have called you more than ten times.” Henry yelled from his end.“Are you that jobless to have called
Rayner’s PovThe cab driver was still outside when I got out. I didn’t remember telling him to stay but why was he still waiting for me? I walked up to his car and his eyes were shut. I knocked softly on the glass and he opened his eyes.He opened the car for me to enter and unlike every other time, I sat in front of him. My mind was filled with a lot of irrelevant things and I needed someone to speak with and at that moment, he was the only one I had.“Why didn’t you leave?” I asked him slipping into the car.“Because you didn’t ask me to leave.” He responded.“Really. I am sorry to have kept you waiting, I forgot. I will always remember it from now.” I smiled and he nodded. He turned on the car and we began the quiet ride. I needed to talk to someone and there was someone in front of me.“So, why did you decide to always carry me for free and abandon those clients that would pay you a huge sum of money?” I started the conversation.He smiled, “I didn’t abandon my other clients and m
Rayner’s PovOn our way, the only thoughts on my mind were words to lash Henry with. He had behaved childish and I didn’t like it in any way. I had told him I was at Mom’s place but he kept insisting I was with some sort of main guy.My head was full so I didn’t have the time to discuss with the cab driver and find out little details about him. We arrived at the location Henry sent to me that he was at. It was a mini club. The place reeked with smoke and alcohol and as I entered, I couldn’t stop myself from coughing till I felt pains in my chest.I saw a few girls who wore very revealing and short dresses inside the club. For a split second, I thought Henry must have sent me the wrong address. I made an attempt to call him but as I lifted my eyes off my phone, I saw Henry sitting at a corner of the club.He had a glass of a drink in his hand while a lady was on his thighs turning her waist. I looked at Henry and it was clear to me from his face that he was enjoying the moment. He kept
Rayner’s PovI opened my eyes to see Mom staring and smiling at me. “Do you miss me that much?” I asked her with a smirk.She hit me on my shoulder playfully and we both laughed as I sat up to hug her. “You are looking good Rayner, I miss you so much,” Mom whispered into my ear.“I miss you more Mom. But wait, if you truly miss me, why didn’t you call me for once?” I asked her.Mom was quiet for a few minutes before she spoke. “I want you to enjoy your time with Nathaniel. I have seen a lot of pictures of you both on the internet, the maid shows them to me anytime she sees them.”“I didn’t call you when Nathaniel got involved in an accident because I didn’t want to make you cry. I raised you to be a strong woman and I am very happy you are doing well now that Nathaniel is up.” My heart was beating fast as Mom spoke about Nath. There was no way Mom would be happy when she found out that Nath and I were no longer together. I had wanted to tell her but I just have to keep my mouth shut
Rayner’s PovEvery one of my things was intact, which I checked after the cab driver had zoomed off. It was rare to see people who would genuinely help you in Diavolo and so I was shocked that a cab driver who needs money more than me was willing to help without taking charges.As always, Mom’s environment was quiet but her apartment was more quiet. I had expected a little bit of noise from inside the house but there was none. Fear gripped me as my heart clenched inside of me while I walked slowly into her apartment.I knocked on the door waiting for her to open up but no one answered. I tried to call her but her line was not connecting, the same issue I went through trying to reach out to Mac Jayson. I tried again and pinned my ear to the door.I heard the faint ringing of the phone from inside the house and after that, the phone was answered.“Good morning Mrs Blackwood.” The maid had answered the call and she was speaking in a whisper. Was mom sleeping? I thought.“Good morning. I
Rayner’s PovI woke up to my head banging seriously but what banged more than my head was the loud knock on my door. It scared me that I didn’t know when I exclaimed.“Jezz, who the hell could be knocking on my door this early?” I exclaimed.Despite how much the person knocked, I knew I wasn’t going out till I had washed my teeth and at least my face. I stood up from my bed, my head still banging so much and then managed to clean up.I got done in a few minutes and changed my dress from my nightwear to joggers and a tee shirt. My n*pple was revealing through the shirt but I didn’t care. I was in my house when whoever it would be knocked on the door.I arranged myself as I walked to the door with my oversized slippers. I opened the door and came in contact with the building agent. He barely came around but seeing him and then at my door meant there was a pressing issue that needed to be addressed immediately.I couldn’t think of any reason why he would come to my apartment to knock so
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 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