Rayner’s Pov“Rayner, please be calm and don’t panic, we will figure this out okay.” Director Kim assured me.“I am sorry about the whole thing, can we do anything to make the situation a bit manageable?” The truck guy asked.He was more scared than I was because he was the one who made the mistake and the one to be sacked if anything about being fired was said. I looked at him and felt pity for him because, from his look, all I could say was life was having its way with him.“It’s fine, we will go speak with the client and the outcome of our discussion will be made known to you.” Director Kim said to him. “Rayner, let's go.” He said to me.I followed him helplessly, my heart was shaking but then I just had to face the client no matter how I felt.“Have it been sorted out?” The client asked when we were very close to him.“Umh, Sir, we have been able to find out where everything went wrong but then again, there is a problem.” Director Kim said and was still about to say more but the c
Rayner’s PovWhile on my way home, I kept thinking of how best to pay Nath especially since the contract will be over in a few days. I had asked him when we spoke while I was at the company but it seems he wasn't interested.“Nath, how do I pay you for all these?” I had asked him when I was standing with Director Kim at the company.“You will know soon. I will tell you how you will pay when the time is right, take a chill pill baby girl.” Nath had said to me.“I hope it would be something I can pay for easily,” I said to him before he ended the call.“What can Nath ask for?” I asked aloud.“Are you speaking to me?” Joel had asked.“Sorry, was just talking to myself. Thank you for your concern.” I wasn't sure if what I said was in any way necessary but I just had to say something to Joel.He focused on the wheel while I focused on my thought. I soon waved it off and began to think of how I was going to do my work before I finally rested as scheduled by Nath.I got home and began to wor
Rayner's PovNath was coughing when I got back so I quickly rushed to him to help him out. I was done preparing the meal and the maid was bringing it.I just couldn't wait to dish the food because Nath had been alone so I told the maid to do it and then bring it to the room.Nath was awake when I entered and the coughing got a bit intense. I quickly rushed to get a bottle of water, opened it, and then helped him up to slip from it.“Are you okay?” I asked him.“A bit okay now. I needed to rest.” Nath said.“Okay, I prepared something so you can eat and then take your medication and rest well. Will you eat now?” I casually asked knowing fully well Nath would refuse because of the medication he would take.“I will just go to bed again and when I wake up, I will feel better,” Nath said, attempting to lie down.“I knew you would say that. Get up and eat, the maid will be here soon.” I said gently, forcing him to get up.There was a knock on the door which I guessed would be the maid. I le
Rayner’s PovI forced my eyes open after being awake for a long time but couldn’t open my eyes. While my eyes were shut, I could hear Nath speaking with some clients on the phone and they were having a back-and-forth.I had watched him sleep far before I slept. I made sure he was well covered so he doesn’t get cold at night which might worsen the situation he was in. I made sure to cuddle him before I slept because I knew he would do the same for me if I was the sick person.Nath looked my way, winked at me, and then blew me a kiss which I didn’t know why but I caught it and then he returned his attention to the call. Guess it was just a voice call, not a video call, and besides, Nath was still going to do what he had in mind.He has made everyone know me to be his wife and he won’t even bother to kiss me in front of them. It was a lazy morning for me as all I wanted was to remain in bed till the sun came out and then I would work for the little hours I had been scheduled to and back
Rayner's PovI screamed when I released. We bathed again and then Nath carried me to the room and dropped me on the bed.I was more tired than I was when Nath took me to the bathroom after I was released. I turned to the other side of the bed and he joined me.“Are you good?” Nath asked.“Yes, I'm still very tired,” I replied.“So you don't want to have breakfast first before you go back to bed?” He asked me.“No, I just want to sleep. You can have breakfast without me,” I said with my sleepy voice.“Why are you just so tired…..”Nath was still talking when I slept off not hearing what he said afterwards.I didn't know for how long I slept but I was sure I slept for long because the sun was up when I woke up. I felt refreshed when I woke up and I loved the feeling. I looked around to see if Nath was close by because he was not in bed but I didn’t see him.I wanted to stay in bed a little more since Nath was not in the room. Just when I was about to lay back, the door to the room opene
Rayner’s PovThere was silence in the room till Nath left the room after informing me he was going to the kitchen to check if the maid had prepared what he requested. It was evening already so whatever Nath requested from the kitchen, it would be for dinner.While I was lost in my words of thought, Nath was busy with work so we didn’t say anything to each other. After Nath left, I felt the urge to use the bathroom and quickly, I stood up and rushed inside.I relieved myself and after that, I returned to the room. I was heading to my chair when Nath’s phone began to ring. I didn’t want to take the call but Nath had told me to take his call if he wasn’t close by and introduce myself as his wife then further inform the person that he wasn’t around.I moved closer to where he placed the phone to check the caller and on the screen of the phone, the caller’s name was Natasha. A great surge of jealousy bursted inside of me and all I wanted at that point was just to explode.With that great a
Rayner’s PovThe last three days have been a little bit quiet for Nath and me. Despite working from home, there were still a lot of meetings he needed to attend while I on the other hand only worked for one day which was a Friday, and after that, I began to arrange my things.I was ready to say bye to Nath’s mansion and his maids because I had two days left. I don’t know if Nath remembered the contract would be ending in a few days because he never came to me so we would talk about it but I was fine.While I was busy making sure all my things were intact and getting my space back as the subletting period was over, Nath’s eyes were constantly glued to his laptop jumping from one meeting to the next and that did help me because Nath would have asked a thousand question why I was checking my things, that’s only if he doesn’t remember.Last night, Nath at last ended the last meeting with a group of foreign investors in his company and he was so joyful because they were satisfied with the
Nathaniel’s Pov“Fuck,” I cursed as soon as I walked out of our room.I was pissed and I wanted to yell but if I do that in our room, Rayner might mistake me for expressing my emotion and would want to use that as a good reason to leave. I wanted a place where I would be alone and scream so loud till my lungs hurt.If there was a rage room in Diavolo, I would have been there as soon as I could but then the only place that came to my mind was the bridge, the one everyone in Diavolo refers to as the quiet place.You had barely seen people there and even if you did, they would be far from you and it was a quiet place despite being a bridge. For me, before Rayner came into the picture, I did take myself there often to calm my mind by enjoying the beautiful view and then thinking without being disturbed.Max was close by when I got out of the house and so he rushed to me, “Mr. Blackwood, where are you going to?” He asked.I wouldn’t blame him because he didn’t know what was going on. Our r
Rayner's PovKen dropped me off at my apartment before he left. As soon as I shut the door, I fell on the floor. My head banged, my eyes hurt but I couldn't find the strength to stop crying.The pain was one I didn't think I would ever go through. Catching Daniel in the act was painful but the one with Nath was more painful even when I didn't see him in bed with Natasha.I cried until I slept off, then woke up and continued. My phone vibrated, and I tried to see who was calling me.I pressed the power button of my phone and the screen lit up. The light from the screen almost blinded my eyes and so I quickly shut my eyes.I opened it gently, opening and closing it immediately till I could finally open it very well. It was Mum who was calling. I was in the mood to talk to her so I gently locked my phone.I managed to stand up from the floor right behind the door where I had cried and fell asleep. I walked to the bathroom, took a cold bath and went to my room.I fell on the bed, putting
"Miss Rayner, are you okay now?" Ken asked me.Ken had parked the car by the roadside and stepped out. I noticed he stood behind the car while I cried my eyes and heart out.My eyes became heavy, and not only that, it started to ache me, but I didn't stop crying. I asked myself a lot of questions that I couldn't answer.It felt like I had been betrayed. Like I had been used to while away time. I didn't have to think about it much; the lady Nath held was Natasha.The sight of how he held her hands so dearly flashed before my eyes, and that caused me to cry even harder.I was considering stopping when Ken came to the window and asked me if I was okay. I wiped the tears on my face, sniffed, and nodded slowly.Ken turned around and entered the driver's seat. He looked at me for a few seconds before he started the car."Where do you want to go Miss Rayner?" Ken asked.He didn't move the car till I responded. "I want to go back home," I informed him.He nodded and moved the car. The car rem
Rayner’s PovI lifted the upper part of my body from the bed immediately I woke up and it came with a banging sound on my head. I lay down again and shut my eyes. Perhaps, I got up too early, just right after I woke up.I took in deep breaths as I waited for the headache to relieve me a little so I could do my chores and get out to achieve my goal for the day. A smile broke out from my face as the memories of Nath and I came to my mind.The previous night, I had thought about what it would be like to talk with Nath again. I didn’t know for how long I was lost in thought but I eventually slept off while still thinking. I panicked because I didn’t know what it would be like to be in the same space with Nath again.My greatest fear was how he would react. Would Nath be calm so we could talk calmly or he would be aggressive toward me for wanting to divorce him which led to the accident that almost cost him his life?My thoughts all through the previous night ran wild. A lot of things goin
Rayner’s PovI entered the department with a bright smile on my face. The first thing on my mind was to record the huge sales I had made and then plan the next day. I felt it would be a long day for me so I needed to plan it.I input my sale on my profile and right before my eyes, my point from from seventy-eight to eighty-five. I blinked severally to be certain I wasn’t seeing the wrong numbers but I saw right. I jumped up and spun taking my time to move my leg as I further danced.Something that looked so impossible was something I was got with so much ease. I thanked Nath in my heart before I moved my chair backward to sit down. As I moved my head, the side of my eyes caught Christy's eyes on me. She looked at me with so much hatred that I could tell if she had the power, she would have killed me.I intentionally lifted my head, looked at her, and then gave her a bright smile revealing my teeth to her. She looked at me from head to toe with her lips tightly closed and then looked a
Rayner’s Pov“Welcome once again to Cee Enterprises Sir.” I greeted the man who sat opposite me.He beamed with a smile as he grinned from ear to ear, his legs were crossed with one resting on the other while he relaxed his back on the chair. I smartly put away all the business papers with me.It was time to know who the man was and who directed him to me. I also relaxed on the chair as I remembered the lesson Nath had taken me through some time ago. He requested a glass of water and rather than taking his orders, I called someone else to get the water.“So, you are Mrs Blackwood?” He asked as if surprised to see who gets to be called Mrs. Blackwood.I smiled while he also smiled. Because the person who I asked to get us water brought two bottles, I took my time to open mine, and sip from it before I replied to him.“Well, you do not have to be so surprised or do you think I am not worthy of being the wife of Nathaniel Blackwood?” I asked.I was being careful with my words. I didn’t w
Rayner’s Pov“Another day to face some ugly faces,” I muttered as I opened my eyes.I quickly got dressed and headed to work, the previous day's drama from Henry had made me get to the office late which I didn’t want to happen again.Henry kept calling me all through the night but when I didn’t take his call, he sent a text message that claimed he wanted to apologize for what he did but I didn’t care. He was out of my life and I didn’t want to hear from him anymore.I got to the office before everyone and I was glad I did. It was a good opportunity for me to sort out my files and the clients the delivery team had yet to send their gadgets. I began as soon as I sat down and before the next person entered, I was halfway done.Soon the office became full and everyone was busy. I could see the shock on Christy’s face when she saw me already at the office and even busy. I sent the clients that are yet to receive their gadgets a text. I wanted all my clients to get their good before I would
Rayner's Pov“You are? Who is the lucky guy?” Ken asked, his eyes glistening as he blinked.He looked like a baby who had seen his favorite food and couldn't help but jump around happily.I bit my lower lip, lost in thought, as I looked for the best way to put it to Ken so he wouldn't misunderstand me. At last, I found a way."The guy from this morning. Nathaniel Blackwood, it was a contract marriage thing which I didn't want to do in the first place but later went for it cause of my job and promotion which did not even go through along the line, I fell for him but we were in a contract marriage so I have to follow the rules.""These few days, I thought my feelings for him were dead, but seeing him today, I knew I still love him." I sunk into the car seat my gaze through the window as my heart aches with worry.Ken bit his fingers, his eyes on the wheel as he thought about something before he turned to me."Do you want to go back to him?" He asked genuinely. His eyes told me he had a
Rayner’s Pov“Hmmm.” I breathed out, tired and confused.I had just one person I could talk to and that was Ken. Betty was busy with her life and I understood that setting up a family wasn't an easy peasy.“Ken? Can I talk to you? I need your opinion on something.” I said after I had mustered all the courage I had left in me.I barely knew Ken but it felt like I had known him for a long time. I genuinely respected his help and if he didn't look so young, I would have concluded he liked me and just wanted to get close to me.“Yes, Miss Rayner. Always feel free to discuss anything you find disturbing and want to share.” Ken said to me with a smile that revealed his not-too-white teeth.I faked a smile and turned to the window which Ken had earlier let down so a fresh breeze would stamp my face and give me that refreshed breath and look.I took in a deep breath and then breathed out heavily. I was ready to tell Ken what my thoughts were about everything.“Say you have been so unlucky in
Nathaniel’s Pov“Mr. Blackwood, the cup is filled,” Davis called out to me when I didn’t stop as I filled my cup with tea.My mind was filled with a lot of thoughts, not about the same thing but about different things, but it all linked to one thing: Rayner. I couldn’t stop myself as I thought about our meeting and Why the heavens allowed us to meet.Davis had noticed my mood as soon as I stepped into the office and had refused to leave my sight. It’s good to have staff who have been with you for a long time and are very familiar with your mood.I had volunteered to get my cup filled myself, although Davis requested to help me, but I declined. I looked at the floor and it was a mess. I shut my eyes in regret, but it couldn’t be compared to how overwhelmed I felt.I felt worked up but I couldn’t give a good reason why. The clients I was in so much hurry to meet couldn’t make it, and that made me sad. I would have waited for Max to get done with the car; I wouldn’t have gotten in contac