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100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 51: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
The snow was falling, it was a cold morning and little Gideon ran to the living room. He was the first to wake up that morning. Last night which was Christmas Eve, he had prayed to Santa to fix his family. Nanny Grace walked pass the living room and saw little Gideon admiring the well decorated Christmas tree. Poor Gideon she thought as there were no gifts below the giant Christmas tree. Mr. and Mrs. Romero could not get Christmas gifts for the boy? Little Gideon’s nanny Grace an elderly woman of about fifty asked herself. She went back to her room and came back hiding a package behind her. “Merry Christmas Romero junior.” She whispered from behind. He turned around, gave a cheerful smile and said “Merry Christmas Nanny.” He sat facing her. “I have a gift for you Romero.” She said handing him a small package. “I know its small but it will contain large beautiful things.” She had told him. “Don’t worry Romero. I am sure your parents have something special for you. Let them come down fi
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 52: KISSED BY MR ARROGANT
CHICAGO:Emma had been writing a lot lately. Writing constituted one of her hobbies and she cherished it because it gave her the liberty to create characters and manipulate fate. As a teenager, she would write poems and fictions and Pearl her mother always loved her writings. She stopped writing few years ago and would blame her schedule. Now that she had moved to Chicago and was leading a new life, she had been writing whenever she got the chance. As she lay of her bed thinking of words that will rhyme, she decided to read out the content to herself. She loves reading out loud to herself as her content take the first person in narration and it was almost as if she was speaking to herself. She was writing a poem and she titled it 'YOU DON'T NEED ANY MOTIVATION. ' She began reading it out loud to herself. ************************************""""""""***** Do you need to be reminded of how prominent success is to your career? Do you need to be lectured on the concept of personal gro
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 53: DON'T KISS AND TELL
Emma quickly got up and took few steps backward from Sam. Sam kissed her and she didn't see it coming. She was surprised and somewhat furious. She wanted to yell at him for the act but she caught a glance at his shivering body, his sore eyes and rough hair and felt pity for him instead. However, it was not an excuse for him to kiss her like that. She thought. She stared at him intently and he was rubbing his palms vigorously. He must be sorry she thought or probably afraid of what her reaction will birth. "I am very sorry Emma. " he said shaking his head indicating he was truly sorry. "I didn't mean to… I… " he said and instantly remained silent. "Leave Sam. " Emma blurted. "What? I.. " Sam was saying. "I said leave Sam. " Emma said again. He nodded and said "Fine I'll go but I am deeply sorry. " He went for the door and was still apologizing while Emma followed him and slammed her door after he got out. She went back, fell on her bed staring at the ceiling in confusion. Sam just
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 54: A COMPROMISING POSITION
NEW YORK CITY:Gideon sat in the conference hall alongside Judy. He was expecting Stephen Wales and his legal team. He had a deal to strike that morning. Judy had earlier drafted a document containing a proposal and the contract rights which was signed by Gideon. If the contract works, Wales will be supplying whiskey to Gideon’s bar and Wales whiskey will place Gideon’s business in a high place because the brand is popular and associated with the rich and classy in New York. Gideon was tensed and Judy could sense it. She knew how important the contract is to him and she prays it clicks so they’ll get to celebrate and she will love to see Gideon happy. She was tensed too. "Everything will be fine sir." Judy assured Gideon who gave a dry smile. Shortly later, Gideon’s messenger hurriedly walked into the conference hall. "Stephen Wales and his team are here." he announced. "Show them in. " Gideon said and sat up properly clearing his throat loudly while rubbing his palms together. Stephe
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 55: THE LOSS OF A FATHER
FLASHBACK:Little Gideon woke up and made his way to the kitchen. At nine, he was used to making his own tea then he'll proceed to grab biscuits from the drawer in the kitchen. It was a Saturday and Nanny Grace comes at noon every Saturday. So little Gideon will have his breakfast, rush to his room to play with his toys and keep waiting for his nanny to come soonest. Sometimes, his mother will show up in his room and help him with his homework and when he wanted to go and play with the other kids in the neighborhood, she'll give him an hour or more. That Saturday morning was longer for Gideon. He kept waiting on the door bell to ring so he could run and open the door for his nanny and she seemed late. So, Gideon carried his school bag and went to his mother's room since she didn't come to check up on him. Maybe she forgot or was still asleep he thought. "Romero is that you? ' she asked after he banged on her door. "Yes Mommy. " he replied. She opened the door for him and when Gideon w
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 56: THE BOSS
CHICAGOEmma had just finished talking to Sam on the phone. He told her he would be coming to the bar where she works tonight. Lately, Emma and Sam had been hanging out and going out on what she wouldn't necessarily consider as dates. She even introduced him to literature and he sometimes joined her to work out in the gym. He had informed her that his father had fully recovered and there was no bad blood between them. Emma was glad. Sometimes, Emma will call Sam and his voice will sound shaky and other times normal. Other times he will look tense and suddenly act cold and the next minute, he is burning around with energy. He will always blame it on his mood swings and Emma never further asked about the details because she wouldn't want to invade in his privacy. However, one fact kept bothering Emma. Sam never told her what he does for a living other than mentioning to her that he was a businessman. One day she tried to inquire more about his work, Sam brushed it off and she never ask
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 57: A QUARREL
"You…Sam! You are the boss? " Emma stammered with shock spread across her face. She had never thought that Sam was the owner of the club she had been working at all this while. He never told her and now she's stunned. No wonder he barely talks about his business. She thought. "Listen Emma. Listen to me. " Sam said trying to calm her down demonstrating with his hands while she ran outside leaving Larry and Mc. Bryan in the VIP lounge. "Wait Emma. " Sam called out while hurrying after her. She stood outside the bar rubbing her body. It was a cold evening. "You never told me. Why? " she screamed at him. "There was no need to. " he said. "No need to? " she queried. "So if you didn't attack Larry you wouldn't have revealed to me who the boss was? " she screamed. "Ok. " she continued. "I don't know why or what your reason was and I don't want to know why you hid your professional identity from me. Right now, you need to apologize to Larry. " she said. "You are not serious. " Sam told her c
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 58: THE NEW NEIGHBOR
Emma woke up feeling tired. She stretched her self and yawned. She had made up her mind to miss the gym that day. She had spent the whole of last night watching movies after all, there was no work for her to go to. It's been two days since she had stopped working at Sam's club. She spent the last two days eating, reading, watching movies and hanging out with Ellie. She had made up her mind that she will be out looking for a new job today. As far as she is literate, she knew she would easily secure a job in town. She had lots of places in mind. She will apply in the street library, she will try the restaurant and also the commercial store. Even though she stopped studying halfway after getting pregnant, she knew she still knew her onions. She was a financial accounting student after all. After showering, she cleared her room and grabbed her phone. Sam didn't call. He hasn't called throughout the past two days and neither did she. He was the one at fault so he owes her an apology she t
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100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 125: A FUTURE AT LAST.
Three years after thier wedding, Emma and Gideon welcomed a set of female twins after Philip who is now two years old. They named the girls Pearl and Catherine after their grand mothers. The new babies were the most adorable set of twins and their full hair made them look like little goddesses. Their cheeks were beautified with dimples and they were the perfect little girls anyone could wished for. Philip was always hovering around the three months old twins and Emma and Gideon always admired thier bond affirming how Philip will be a good big brother. Whenever, the twins, broke out crying, Philip will run to his mother and pull her by the dress to the babies cradle. Gideon will always tell Emma how their twins looked like her and how he can't wait to see them grow to be as beautiful as their mother. On weekends, Gideon took Philip to the park, kids shows and flew him to Disney land once in a while. With their striking resemblance, the father and son always wore matching outfits when
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 124: LOVE CONQUERS ALL
The police officers arrested Will and Judy on the crime scene and cuffed them. Judy kept apologizing to Gideon while she was taken away by the corps. Emma and Gideon repeatedly apologized to each other as Judy and Will were taken away. After hearing the confession from Judy and Will while she was tied, Emma realized that Gideon had always been innocent and she felt guilty for never trusting him all this while. Both culprits were later tried in court and sent to jail as spelt out by the law. Gideon was glad that the were finally out of their lives and he was thankful that justice was later served. After making up, Gideon and Emma made a decision to start their relationship on a clean slate. They promised to take their time and fall in love even though they've been hopelessly in love with each other. They decided to build friendship first and know each others desires and expectations. As time went on, they went out on dates to luxurious restaurants, visited recreational centers, too
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 123: REUNITED AT LAST.
Emma woke up and began coughing out loudly. The handkerchief tied around her mouth was loosened and she could feel how sore her throat was. She carefully opened her eyes. She was seated on a the bare floor and both her hands were tied behind her. She slowly opened her eyes but everywhere seemed to be covered with fog. Emma then spotted a man sitting at a desk looking right at her. She tried to see his face from where he was but she couldn’t. She forced her eyes open and felt that her kidnapper looked familiar. Then the man gradually stood up and approached her. Emma immdeately recognized him and she gasped in surprise. "Will? " she called out to him. He walked closer to her, smiled at her then bent down to where she was on the floor and caressed her face. "What are you doing here? " she asked him looking around the whole place. She was in a place that seemed like an underground. Will immediately broke out laughing and Emma stared at him in confussion. "My beautiful Emma. "
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 122: THE KIDNAP
Gideon walked into the office that morning smiling like a high school boy who had just fallen in love. He greeted everyone he came in contact with that morning which his members of staff found shocking. During the usual weekly briefing they have in the office on mondays, Gideon kept smiling throughout the whole period and his staff wondered whether he had found new replacements for the business partners who pulled out. While the weekly briefing was ongoing, Gideon kept thinking about his dance with Emma and the jokes they cracked last night. He was glad she had forgiven him. After he returned back to his office, Gideon made up his mind to invite Emma for lunch in a restaurant of her choice. What if she thinks he was flirting with her? he thought but still decided to try his luck. Meanwhike in the main head office of LIA'S bars, Emma was having goose bumps. She thought of how Gideon held her waist while they danced and she blushed. She remembered resting her head on his shoulder
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 121: FURY
After the event at the museum, Gideon accompanied Emma to her car and waved at her. Then, he got into his car and his driver Mel took him home. In her room, Judy held her phone, staring at the photo of Emma and Gideon taken at the museum that night by the strange man who walked in. Tears were streaming down Judy's cheeks and dripping on her phone which she was managing to hold still. Her hands were shaking and she was boiling with rage. She felt her heart aching and her head felt as if it was on fire. She began to shake violently. She tightened her fists, hit it against the wall and she began to bleed. "No. " Judy screamed in agony and broke into a torrential overflow kneeling on her bed. She hit the phone on the wall and the screen came off. She tore the book beside her on the bed into tiny bits and scattered it across her room. She placed her back against the wall and cried her heart out. How could Gidoen do this to me? She thought and the the image of them dancing together f
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 120 :A FRESH START
Emma turned to Gideon with her perfectly sculpted eyebrow raised. She walked closer to him. "Why did you do that for? " she aksed him. Gideon immediately grinned at Emma and looked left. She began to smile and Gideon didn't notice her. "I just saved your life ma'am. " Gideon said. "What? " blurted Emma and she giggled. Then she bursted out laughing and Gideon smiled. He loved the way she was laughing. He missed the sound of her laughter. "I miss this. " Gideon told her staring directly into her eyes. "I miss our usual fun filled banter. " he said and Emma nodded. She missed it too. "You remember how I helped you fix your tie that day? " began Emma. "I do. " agreed Gideon with a nod. "I was so tensed and that I day if u recall, I was to sign a huge partnership with DIVINE whiskey. " recollected Gideon. "You were so restless that you forgot how to fix a tie instantly. " Emma reminded him and bursted out laughing."The whole Gideon Romero couldn't fix his tie. " she joked.
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 119 :JEALOUSY
After ordering Martin to get the wine from LIA'S, Gideon went back to his office and sat. Judy followed him. "We got the deal Judy. " he told her with a smile. Judy gave a false smile. "Get the necessary things in order. Ensure the best bar tendants are sent there. I'll be present at the event. " Gideon hinted. "Yes sir. " Judy replied and walked out of his office. Judy wanted to ask Gideon what transpired between him and Emma, how he convinced her to sell the wine to him and how he was able to make the transaction quick but she didn't wanted to make it obvious to him that she was anxious. She went back to her office and continued doing the work he assigned to her. Immediately Gideon left Emma's office, she got a phone call from the museum management. "Of course I'll be there sir. " she promised her caller and drove home. Emma stood in front of her standing mirror trying different outfits on her. "Finally. " she said examining the long fitted red dress she held in front of th
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 118 : A FAIR DEAL
"You mean you are going to Emma for a transaction? " Judy asked. Gidoen nodded. "Oh come on Gideon. That woman is after you. " argued Judy. "She will kick you out I bet. " she added. "I might as well try. " maintained Gideon. Judy left his office angrily. What on earth could she do at the moment to stop them from meeting? she thought. Back in his office, Gideon was pondering. If he goes to Emma's office, she might shut him out? he thought. Since she was after his downfall lately, he was sure she wouldn't assist him yet he still felt the need to try. He got up quickly from his chair, alerted his driver and they were soon on their way to her office. As he sat parallel the car, he kept dismissing the thought that was seducing him to go back. If he doesn't prove to the museum management that he could handle the deal, he might never be contacted again and after all the loses he was making lately, he needed this deal to click. "We are here sir. " his driver announced parking the car
100 Days With Mr Romero CHAPTER 117: A BOLD STEP
Frankie knocked on the door to Gideon's room with a careful sense of uncertainty. "Come in Frankie. " responded Gideon from the outside as if he was expecting him. "Good morning Sir. " Frankie greeted the moment he walked in. "Your breakfast is ready. " he said. Frankie wasn't sure whether Gideon will have the meal yet he tried his luck. Throughout last month, Gidoen had been skipping meals and when Frankie places it for him on his table, he barely touches it. This is as a result of the crises he was having with his business. Since after the accident in the bat tub, Frankie noticed a sense of cheerfulness radiating around Gideon so he decided to try his luck with the breakfast that morning. Gideon was seating on his bed reading a book when Frankie walked in to invite him for the breakfast. "I'll be there shortly. " replied Gideon and Frankie smiled and nodded. Few minutes later, Gidoen had joined Frankie in the living room. "Why don't we have the breakfast together? " suggest
