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
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 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 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 Pov“What?!” I exclaimed and Nath repeated what he said but this time shorter.“Rayner I like you, and I wish we could be together and see each other as partners and not a contract marriage partner,” Nath repeated.“You are joking right?” I arched my brow waiting for him to give me a response.He looked at me for a while before he smiled, “No Rayner, I am being real.” He said.I chuckled because it was hilarious for me and it was the last thing I expected him to tell me but that’s what he was saying. I took my time to think of a response to give to him so I could finally confirm that he was joking.“When did you realize you are beginning to like me and what is that thing you like about me?” I asked after I came up with something.I was just so speechless because I had never thought about it. Nath first breathed out before he took my hand and then cupped it with his.“Everything about you made me fall in love with you Rayner. I just can’t point out that thing that made me fall
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