Rayner's PovBefore we slept last night, Nath had asked if we could make the next day a visiting day where we would visit anyone we could.I liked the idea of it because ever since Mom returned to her place with a maid Nath sent to take care of her, we have not spoken for long.If I get to spend time with her, she will be very happy about it. I accepted and Nath cuddled me till I fell asleep and that was it.Woke up to Nath looking at my face while smiling. I couldn't help but blush when I saw his cute eyes on my face.“Good morning Mine,” Nath said and kissed me on my lip.Mine? What happened to him calling me Rayner and Little Tigress? I just hope his feelings aren't growing because he will get his heart broken by me.“Good morning, Nath.” I greeted back and he pecked me.“You look very beautiful this morning, Nath said.“I just woke up and I haven't had my bath, so how do I look beautiful?” I asked him.“No matter how you look, you will always look very beautiful in my eyes so lear
Rayner’s PovIf I am being honest, Betty did ruin my mood cause that is the only thing she is good at but going to Mac Jayson’s place would be a cure, that I was very much of. Mac Jayson was always a mood lifter and every time I was with him, I always felt safe.Nath held my hands while I looked through the window to calm myself. Mac Jayson’s place was a bit far from Betty’s, so after I looked through the window for a while, I began to feel sleepy and rested my head on Nath’s shoulder.Nath gently placed his hand on my shoulder and then began to pat my back and gradually my eyes became heavy and I soon slept off. I was woken up by Nath with a kiss on my hand and I realized we had arrived at Mac Jayson’s place.“Do you want to wait a little or we can go in while you sleep a little, don’t forget, Mac Jayson gave you a room.” Nath reminded me.Mac Jayson had given me a room the day I came around to visit him and then there was a heavy rain that I couldn’t go home and he offered me a room
Rayner’s PovThe break for workers was over and Nath and I had returned to work after spending a good time together. The end of the break should have just begun in a new week but it began on Friday.The previous day, after receiving one of the best gifts from Nath and Mac Jayson, I had thought that would be all but I was wrong because when we got home, Nath asked me to go to the room first while he spoke to the head of the maids.I yielded to his instructions and headed to the room. I pushed the door open after turning the knob only to get welcomed with another surprise. The room was decorated with balloons, a few wrapped gifts on the bed, and a lot of boxes too.I took my time to count the boxes and they were twenty-five in number. It was not for me so I waited for Nath to return and in less than five minutes, Nath was with me in the room.“You haven’t started unwrapping your gift?” Nath asked me and then it dawned on me that truly, the gift was for me.“Is everything on this bed for
Rayner’s PovWe got home and Nath helped me to carry my bag as we walked in. As soon as a maid opened the entrance door, I suddenly missed my house.The feeling was just so overwhelming that a picture of how my house would have looked came to my mind. My things would have either been scattered all over the floor or they would have been arranged ready to be scattered again by me.“I can’t wait to return to my old life,” I murmured only to my hearing. Nath, although walking beside me, had his eyes glued on his phone, perhaps he was checking something.We got inside and Nath’s phone rang, I guessed the person he had been talking to had finally called him. I quickly had a shower because my body was itching.As I stepped out of the bathroom, the feeling surfaced again, for real, unconsciously, I was missing my house, my old life and it was getting stronger.I put on my dress in a hurry and rushed to check my jotter to see how far we had gone in the contract. I put on my dress and then turn
Rayner’s PovNath sneaked in after taking the call the previous night and by then, I was already sleepy. I knew when he entered but I was just too tired to open my eyes. He worked a little before he carried me from the couch in the room to the bed where he cuddled me till I finally slept off.I woke up before him and checked my email to see if the client I texted had replied to me. To the few who replied, I also sent my response, and just like I promised, I quickly brushed my teeth and then went to the kitchen to prepare something for Nath and me.“Good morning ma’am.” The maid greeted me when I walked in.“Good morning, trust you had a wonderful night's rest,” I said.“I did ma’am.” She replied and then continued, “Do you want to make breakfast for Mr. Blackwood?” She asked.I smiled at her and then nodded, “Yes, did he tell you what he wanted to have?” I responded and then asked.“No ma’am, but last night, he came around and when I made inquiries, he said if you are the one who woul
Rayner’s PovI was woken up by the vibration of Nath’s phone, I looked at him but he was still deeply asleep and the phone was beneath him because last night, he had actually spoken with a client and immediately the call ended, and we both dozed off.I tapped him gently so he could either take the call or silence the call because I was still feeling sleepy.“Is that my phone?” Nath asked with a sleepy voice.I was forced to smile because of the way he sounded, “Yes, the phone belongs to you.” I informed him.“Then please help me take the call, whoever it is, just tell the person I am busy,” He said and went back to sleep.I managed to pull the phone from beneath him and when I checked, the caller’s name was Natasha. I paused for a few minutes trying to remember if Nath had ever introduced me to anyone with such a name because as long as I can remember, I was now so familiar with his business partners.Because I knew most of them, I regularly contributed when he was discussing them but
Rayner’s PovWe were about to enter the car to go to work when Nath realized he had forgotten an important document.“Get in the car and wait for me, I left some important documents behind,” Nath said as he gave me my bag, which he was carrying.I collected it from him as I entered the car to wait for him. The driver was in the car, already waiting for us. As soon as Nath entered the house, I seized the opportunity to ask his driver the question that had been on my mind all through the night.“For how long have you been working with Mr. Blackwood, Max?” I asked him.Nath had earlier introduced him to me, so I knew his name and still remembered. Max stared at me through the rearview mirror while I stared back as if we were fighting.“Ma’am, I have been working with Mr. Blackwood for years now, about twelve years if I am not mistaken,” Max said.Yes, the perfect information I needed and the perfect person to give me the answer to the question I was about to ask.“I know you have been Mr
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
Rayner’s PovI woke up that morning feeling a bit happy and sad. I was happy because it was a new week and an opportunity to get things right and increase my points so I could be considered for a promotion even if I hadn’t met the year's requirements, just like Nath told me.I was also happy because I was free from Henry’s manipulation. Then I was sad because I would be alone again with no one to speak with often. As I slipped out of bed, I thought about Betty and made mental plans to see her after work.She barely had time for me since she got married and I understood it could be stressful for her to manage a family and try her best to make it not fail. I entered the Kitchen and the groceries were still on the floor the way I had left it.After I got back from the mall last night, followed by the encounter and conversation with Henry and Ken’s advice, I dropped the groceries on the floor in the kitchen and went to bed to enjoy a good sleep, and I was glad I did.Tired and quiet, I be
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