Chapter three

Idunnu's p.o.v

I was at work, overseeing what my workers were doing. I'm the kind of person that likes things done properly so I was making sure none of my workers made any mistakes.

   ' Joy, don't you think the space you left there is a little too much? Reduce it please.' I said.

   ' Yes ma'am.'

   ' I do not like that color. Change it please.'

I was getting tired and hungry. I could send one of my workers, but I thought against it and decided to go myself. Everyone seemed very busy.  I went to my office, picked my purse and my car keys, locked my office, and set to go. 

   ' Ma'am any problem?' Blessing asked with concern.

   ' No. Not at all. I just want to have my lunch.'

   ' You don't have to bother ma. I can go get it or send someone.'

   ' Don't bother Blessing. I'd go myself. Just take Care of everything. I'd be back shortly.' I replied smiling at her.

   ' Alright, ma.'

I got into my car and decided to stop at the nearest restaurant to my office; A****n restaurant and bar. I sighed and got off.

   ' Your order ma'am..' A waiter came to me and asked when I had sat down.

  ' Give me pasta, please. You can give me Chicken wing with it.' I replied. She smiled and left. After some minutes, she brought my food and I thanked her.

I sighed staring at the food in front of me. Back then, i and mum used to cook pasta a lot. It was mom's favorite and she had a special way of preparing it. I really do miss her. I dug into the food and ate hurriedly and hungrily. I only had a cup of coffee for breakfast.

Finally, I was done eating. I cleaned my mouth, settled my bills, and headed out. However, I was just so unlucky. I bumped into a guy who was holding a cup of wine in one hand and the bottle in the other. Unfortunately, the wine in the cup poured on my body while the bottle fell on the floor and broke. It was the guy's fault. He wasn't looking at where he was going. I felt so embarrassed as my cloth got ruined.

   ' What's your problem? What's all this? Couldn't you focus on where you were going?' I yelled angrily.

The cleaners came to the scene and started cleaning up the mess he made.

   ' I'm sorry. I wasn't looking. I'm very sorry.' He apologized.

Mike's p.o.v

I decided to work from home today. I slept the early hours of the morning in my room working my ass out. Then, I decided to go grab a drink. I went to the bar in the sitting room but got to find out that all the drinks there were alcoholic. I couldn't afford to get drunk now. I had work to do. 

I went up to my room, closed my laptop, took my car keys, and headed downstairs. I decided to call Raphael.

   ' Hello, Raph...' I said when he picked.

   ' Yo man..'

   ' You busy?' I asked.

   ' Yeah. Why asking?'

   ' I just want to grab a bottle of wine.'

   ' Oh...Sorry man. I'm quite busy.' He replied.

   ' Alright then..I'd be on my way.' I said and cut the call.

Getting to the restaurant, my intention was actually to buy the drink and then return home. However, I decided to take a few cups before heading home. I got carried away and didn't know I had spent a lot of time. Checking out my wristwatch, I almost screamed. I sprang to my feet and hurried out immediately. 

Unfortunately, I didn't see the pretty himself right at my front and I bumped into her. The bottle of wine I was holding fell and broke. To worsen the situation, the half-full cup of wine I was holding poured on her body ruining her dress.

I watched as the expression of the damsel turned into one of disgust and fury.

   ' I'm sorry. I really am. I wasn't looking.' I said at once reaching into my pockets to get my handkerchief.

  ' I'm Sorry. You can have this.' 

After yelling at me, she stormed out in anger. I ran after her immediately still apologizing. She went into her car, entered, and zoomed off without sparing me a glance. 

I stood transfixed at a point watching her car leave. I smiled a little.

   ' What a pretty lady.' I said to myself and smiled broadly. 

After a while, I left.

 Iduunu's P.o.v

   ' Hello, Blessing...I'm sorry I won't be able to come back to the office. Yes...something came up so I'm on my way home. Exactly! Will you look after the office for me? Thanks a lot. I might not return today...Alright...Thanks.' I said over the phone and hung up.

My dress was already a mess. Like really, who the hell was that jerk?

Sighing heavily, I increased the rate of my speed. The odor of the wine was beginning to take over my car.

Immediately I got home, I had a long long shower. I needed it. Apart from the fact that my body was itching, I needed the comfort the shower gave.

I left the bathroom, dried my body, and put on simple clothing since I wasn't going back to work. Now, what was I going to do to pass time? I decided to spend time in the garden. When mum and dad were alive, we spent time together as a happy family in the garden. Good old days!

I sighed heavily at the thought of my parents before picking up a blanket and a pillow. I headed to the garden hurriedly. It was already late in the afternoon and the sun shone brightly. The moon wasn't out yet. I picked up a book to read since I wouldn't be able to watch the moon and the stars.

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I heard the sound of something beeping. Slowly, I opened my eyes. It was evening already. I fell asleep while reading the book. I must have been sleeping for quite a long time. I picked up my phone and saw a message from Stacey. She had called five times before sending the message.

   ' Bes, I got to your office and I was told you went somewhere. Just want to make sure you're alright. Love you.' 

                                    Stacey

I smiled and replied her. Almost immediately, another text came in. It was from Mr. Anonymous. 

   ' I didn't see you today so I wasn't able to take a picture of you. Hope you're good sunshine? Someone out there cares so much about you. Be good, okay?'

                             Love, Anonymous

I smiled again. I really wished I could know who he is. Just then, a brilliant idea struck me. At night, I'm going to call him. How come I've never thought of that before? I smiled at my idea and hurried to go prepare dinner.