Just like any other Sunday, Selena curled herself comfortably in the blanket and was unwilling to get up. She would never get up in that early morning cold, and even if anybody bothered asking, the comfort of the bed over mucus would be her answer. But that was not all. Sundays were the only free days she had in a week. That meant she could get up at any time it pleased her. Selena rubbed her closed eyes when she felt something. Slowly, she tried to open them but ended up closing them again. Through the frame of the window, the rays of sunlight hit her so violently that she wished she had closed the curtains last night. Just as she was about to go down and close it, a knock sounded at the door. "Don't tell me you are still sleeping at this time, Sely" it was her younger sister, Bethy."Just when I thought this would be my best day" Selena mumbled. She opened the door and let Bethy in. "What?" she asked when Bethy kept on staring at her. "I hold nothing against you, except for t
Jason Tynara was tired, overworked, and probably hungry. He put down the pen and took his phone, once more checking his W******p messages. There were loads of messages as he'd thought. From groups, close friends, top colleagues, and even political leaders who were somehow his friends or potential business partners.Loads of messages from strange numbers were also there which he knew must be either from journalists who wanted interviews with him or 'demandeuse d'emploi'-How they got his number, Jason was yet to add it to the load of problems he had.Jason was however interested in one particular person; his fiancee, Angelina Stone. She'd Whatsapped him an hour earlier demanding for some 'little money as she called it, but to a hard-working businessman like Jason Tynara, two million dollars was no 'little money.He had been gentleman enough to reply, asking her to wait for him to send the money in two hours but she'd called and voiced her vehemence.Even as Jason searched for her contact
Texic Group had been financially stable during the past few months. The company had had a lot of sales and its branches had been extended to all fifty states of America, quite true and negotiations were being made in other foreign countries for the retail giant to be established there. That was also right.Just two days ago, the ABA(The American Business Awards) had informed the Texic Group HQ here in New York that the company had been nominated for an award for being the second-highest employer after the government. The company did was financially gigantic but the thoughts of losing $5 billion did not sit well with Jason. He knew that $5 billion to the company was like a morsel of food fall from his table. Critically analyzing the situation before him, Jason knew other business persons would have just regarded that news as bygones-but Jason was no 'other business person'.He was a staunch worker who had made Texic Group what it was today. He'd toiled day and night for quite a long ti
The bed was strangely soft as a baby's bottom to Selena Dundro that afternoon. She stirred and moaned softly in the place she'd spent her entire life. Her eyes were still heavy and her body, slightly dull from the excess nap she'd had.Selena wasn't someone who often slept during the day. She knew this was true because she slept amply at night, but also because she worked during the day and often had little time to spare for a nap.When she got to the restaurant that morning, she'd been given the first half of the day off for rest but been cautioned to resume work in the evening.The free time given to her had made her excited and jovial. She'd called her boyfriend, Mikey, and asked for company but he'd turned down, excusing, just like always that he was busy working to provide for her and their future.Selena didn't judge him at all--Mikey was a rich handsome young man.He'd spent so much on her and even though she knew most of the money was from his father, she still respected the fa
Selena froze at the spot. Hot blood coursed through her body as she felt the presence of her dad behind her. She looked at Jenny's face and saw the pity in her eyes as she avoided eye contact. The place became a graveyard to Selena though she knew it was as noisy as hell. She stared a moment at the all busy customers and cursed as they would soon be staring at her thanks to her father. For the hundred times that day, she wished Mikey was there with her or could just walk into the door. He or more like his money had a special way of pleasing her father who wouldn't mind Selena not being at the restaurant at all, as long as she was with Mikey. Anger burned through her as she thought about Mikey. She blamed him for leaving her, She hated his decision of choosing his job over spending the day with her. He'd chosen his job over her. When She told her father earlier the day that she was feeling dizzy and he'd given her the day off, she was way too happy about it and decided to spend th
The drive back home was in silence. Jason sat in the third seat of the limousine feeling disturbed. He wasn't that familiar with the convoy of vehicles that accompanied him. His car was in the middle of four other cars, two in front and the rest behind. He had many times protested against this but the New York police commissioner had assured him that it was for his safety. Jason Tynara lived at a mansion on the northeastern outskirts of New York City. From 'The Armada', which was the name of the mansion to his office was just about ten to fifteen minutes using a helicopter but Jason preferred to use the road most of the time. He loved the sight of moving people in the street, feeling complete seeing the people he'd been like six years ago but most importantly, to avoid going home early. This brought back the moments and feelings he had back in his office. His mind once again strayed back to Angelina. She hadn't still called nor sent a message. Jason wondered just like he'd been
"Welcome back Mr. Tynara" Andrew's old nurse greeted him with a smile as he climbed down."Thank you ma'am Teresa!" he greeted back."You had a wonderful day?""Oh ma'am, I can assure you it was terrible"."Terrible?" her facial expression deepened in a state of worry and concern."What do you mean son?" Jason didn't mind being called 'son'. Ma'am Teresa was just another servant like the many Jason had but she had worked for the man whose name he bore.That same man who had pulled him out and made him the man the world now celebrated, for that reason, he had to respect the old woman and why not, even be a son to her. "No. Nothing to worry about! ok " Jason chuckled as he removed his jacket suit "I was just hungry!""Oh, dear! Fortunately, I'm cooking dinner.." she smiled."Oh really?" Jason knew very well what those special words meant and he just let the familiar feelings burn him in out."So what are we having tonight?" He continued."Soup! just like the way you love it" she said."
"Hi, baby. Welcome back". Angelina was as graciously beautiful as Venus. She looked up at him from her makeup table which was in front of a gigantic mirror. Her hair was always dark-brown, long, and overflowing to her soldiers. She had on that perfect smile that made Jason fall for her years ago. Her dressing, Jason knew were always personally and carefully selected. She wore a bodysuit that ended to her thighs. Looking at her red lips, Jason found he didn't breathe for a moment. His gaze fell on her and for a perfect long time, he didn't blink as she walked to him cheerfully for fear of missing her moves. "Hey! what's wrong?" She demanded as Jason didn't say a word. "Ummm Nothing. It's......" She wrapped her arms around his neck and raised her left thigh to his leg. "You were saying?" Jason felt his heart hammer within him thunderously. He opened his mouth to talk but didn't have the right words to say. "How was your day?" was all he managed to say. "Frustrating.." she said,
Just like any other Sunday, Selena curled herself comfortably in the blanket and was unwilling to get up. She would never get up in that early morning cold, and even if anybody bothered asking, the comfort of the bed over mucus would be her answer. But that was not all. Sundays were the only free days she had in a week. That meant she could get up at any time it pleased her. Selena rubbed her closed eyes when she felt something. Slowly, she tried to open them but ended up closing them again. Through the frame of the window, the rays of sunlight hit her so violently that she wished she had closed the curtains last night. Just as she was about to go down and close it, a knock sounded at the door. "Don't tell me you are still sleeping at this time, Sely" it was her younger sister, Bethy."Just when I thought this would be my best day" Selena mumbled. She opened the door and let Bethy in. "What?" she asked when Bethy kept on staring at her. "I hold nothing against you, except for t
You're kidding right babe? Just tell me you are not being serious" Selena rolled her eyes when she read the text message from her best friend, Jenny. She rubbed her fingers together and with a vicious snarl, she texted back. "Like really babe. The party is so boring". She was about to send it but on second thought, she decided to add it. "But that doesn't mean I'll spend the whole time texting with you, so bye for now. I'll tell you everything when I get back home", then she sent it. With a lazy sigh, she put the phone back in her purse and decided to pay full attention at the party again. Ever since Mikey brought her to the party, the only thing interesting she had done was being introduced to Mikey's rich friends. Oh, yeah, and listening to some sweet talks from one of the rich guests. In the next three hours after that sweet speech, Selena had been texting witph Jenny and even when she told her she couldn't continue talking anymore, Selena had begged and promised to buy her cof
Two million dollars? Did Jason hear correctly or was his mind playing tricks on him? The MC introduced him as the guest of honor, before thanking Angelina for donating two million dollars. Was it the same money he had given to her?Jason turned slowly as if a lump had suddenly grown on his neck and focused his gaze on her, hoping for any signs from her that it wasn't what he thought. But to his surprise, she didn't look his way or make any effort to explain anything to him. Her attention was glued to the MC, with a beaming smile on her. Jason turned away from the sight of Angelina before he became too enthralled in just watching her. Her smiles always had this effect on him but this time, he needed a straight mind in order to address the situation at hand. "...and that of course would be the last slot. Now ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together as we have a word from the guest of honor, sir Jason Tynara".Jason heard Boris Daren say. He didn't realize he'd spent quite much t
It took Jason and Angelina just about ten minutes to drive from the building to the hotel the party was supposed to be organized, but even at that distance, Jason found himself being accompanied by a convoy, a feat he never liked. When he had protested, Angelina reassured him that it was for their safety and protection. Jason had much pride in his rags-to-riches story and was particularly grateful for the riches and power that came with his billionaire status, but the fact that he could not move around without any bodyguards always made him uncomfortable. "But son there is a way you can walk around this" He could remember the conversation he had with Mr. Bransen a few months ago. "You do. How do I do it then?" Jason had asked."please do tell me…..""Well, the answer is simple. Get a coach and train your bones so tough that your security wouldn't matter anymore""Wait, you mean I should go to the gym.? But that doesn't…….""No son, not the gym. I mean get a teacher to teach you so
Selena was almost wordless when Mikey stopped the car a few meters away from the main entrance to the hotel. Instead of going down, she remained fixed as if pinned to her chair and gazed out the front door glass at what appeared to be security agents at the entrance.They seemed to be the search party who inspected the guests before letting them enter. Being five in sight, they wore black suits, dark sunglasses, and coiled tube earpieces. One of them had a data pad in his hand from which he seemed to ID the guests, while two others had hand-held metal detectors to scan those who had been approved by the data pad. The rest of the security agents were placed at the door and opened it as guests walked in. Nevertheless, it wasn't the security protocol that carried Selena's attention but the caliber of gusts that waited to be checked. The men and women were all dressed in clothes Selena had seen only on TV before. The hands of the men were adorned with watches that she knew were worth hun
"Baby! I'm almost done" Jason said frustratingly to Angelina."You've said that for almost Twenty four times in an hour already"She put her hand to her face and hissed "Oh gosh I can't believe this is happening right now"."But it's not that late. The party starts at 7 right? we can still make it" Jason assured."That's what you always say. I don't know if you care about me. You hardly have any time for me. I'll be waiting in the sitting room" Angelina picked up her purse and walked out of the room noisily in her high-heeled shoes and slammed the door behind her. Jason sighed, put down the shoe he had in his hand and sat on the bed. ''well, it isn't my fault we're late''. He said to himself though not aloud. The Jason that had been four years ago was different from the present one. Once, he thought rich people had no problems but looking at the expensive shoes and clothes in his closet, he soon realized he couldn't make a concrete choice on which to wear. Suits were considered the
The meal was perfect. It had been as Jason always felt back in those days when he ate good meals after spending the whole day without food.His mind wondered who had made the salad. 'Maybe it was Gina' he thought.But again, he changed his mind and went for ma'am Teresa.Ma'am Teresa had always been good at cooking. Her cookery didn't only end at American foods. She knew how to make the best of European and African dishes-this made her feel special to him.As Jason emptied his glass of wine, two maidservants,-the one who had previously sent for him to eat and another-, made away with the plates.He got up from the chair and strode out of the dining room.'Well, I've still got time. though not much' he thought as he glanced at his watch.Jason walked to the biggest and immediate living room of the Armada again. He saw Vlad and Varen, his bodyguards who stood there. They weren't sitting but just standing like statues. Jason wondered whether they ever really got tired standing all day.As
Selena Dundro didn't know whether she was properly cleaned nor cared to. In a super flash, she'd been to the bathroom and back now, found herself rubbing. "Hey take it easy sweetie" Jenny advised in her usual walkie-talkie voice. "I know, but I can't" she said as she adjusted her underpants. "If I were you, I'd have taken it my usual way. I believe 7 pm is the time guests are expected to start coming while the party would begin like.. let's say 7:30 pm or 8. Who knows?...." She shrugged. "...But maybe a celebrity party's different" Selena thought for a moment about what she said. She wasn't at all wrong because if the party was truly starting at 7 pm, Mikey would have come to pick her up before that time. She wasn't all too familiar with parties but that's what people do right? Or maybe the party was starting at that time but Mikey deliberately decided to be a guest of honour. Either way, she intended to be ready by the time he had requested. "But you're not me right?" She joki
"Are you still there baby?" Mikey's voice was etched with worry. "Y-Yes" "Good! are you coming?" Selena thought about it for a moment. But before she could answer, Mikey spoke again. "Oscar award-winning actress, Angelina Jolie would be there. Beyonce is coming too, Fritz Dizols would be there, Dr Mahatma and a host of other stars would also be partying" Now, Mikey's voice held no traces of cajolement. When he'd called her minutes ago, he had been sweet-talking to her till when he'd mentioned about that party. He had started calling the names of the guests not to arouse her interest in it but to boast of his connection and ability to be in such a company. Selena knew it wouldn't even matter to him if she didn't attend it, but she wasn't planning on not attending either. "Oh! I see" She said, not wanting to say a yes without being asked another time. "So are you coming?" He boringly asked once more. "Yes of course" Selena answered almost immediately though she didn't want him t