Chapter 3
"Tell my manager to bring the first person in, am going to interview them personally" Cole said to his guard. He watched him bowed then left abruptly.Few minutes later, his guard, Jerome opened the door for a young lady putting on crop top with tight fitted short skirt to come in.He let out a chuckle as he stared at the lady before him."Are you going for a party?" He asked stupefied shooking his head in disbelief knowing she had full dressed to seduce him."No,sir I actually came for the interview" the lady replied bowing her head in shame."Really? He asked casually Are you aware your job here is as a cook? He questioned sternly."Yes, sir" she replied with her head still down."You can kindly leave" Cole said disgustingly as he felt he couldn't stand her presence any longer.He was tempted to call his manager for allowing such indecent dressing but he by passed it calling out for the next person."Wh..a.t!" She stammered suprised."You heard me,out!" Cole fired at her and she scampered out immediately.Just as she went out another lady came in smiling sheepishly ." Seems she had a wardrobe malfunction" cole mumbled quietly cause the lady in front of him was looking like a clown. Her make up was practically too much and her outfit was disarrayed.Cole wonder if the lady was in her right sense of mind to have dressed that way in this present twenty first century.He didn't realize when he started laughing.Funny enough, the lady joined him in laughing also.Cole paused, gave her a strict glare to return to order."This is Insane" he muttered beckoning on his guard to take her out .He was very much disappointed with his manager.He contemplated on if he should call the interview off but he reasoned that won't be the best option so he decided to wait and see the end of it."Next" he called out.A young lady walks in, she wasn't smilling nor frowning either. Her face was just perfect, her nose pointed, brown eyes, full cherry blossom lips and long wavy brown hair.
Her face held this 'suprise shocking face' as her brown eyes met his.She look as though she had just seen a ghost which made him wonder if his face was that scary.He let out a light smile trying his best to make her feel at ease."Hi.." she stammered."Hello" he greeted back, he knew she was still in shock from the way her voice had cracked.He could tell she was still scared of him, he didn't know what to do to make her stop being scared of him.Cole found it annoying and confusing simultaneously, he had always like everyone being scared of him but he couldn't stand it coming from her and he wondered why."Good afternoon sir" she greeted again but more formally handing over her credentials to him"Yeah, he replied jolting back to reality."So tell me about yourself..I mean your experience in this job" cole said as his gaze held her.He found it interesting staring at her brown eyes, he wished he could spend the whole day staring deeply in it.He didn't realize when she started explaining until she was done."You're hired" he told her plainly."What's your name again?"Chapter 4Tracy woke up at the first ring of her alarm,she tossed her duvet aside mumbling some strange words.She yawned, stretching her body to it's fullest.Feeling satisfied she glance at her wall clock and realized it wasn't yet Dawn.She wondered why she had set the alarm at the first place as she resign to go back to bed.She threw the duvet back on her body but was drawn back on the second ring of her alarm.Damn!! She muttered spranging to her feet recalling the interview Jacqueline had told her about.She hastily went to the bathroom, took her bath and brushed her teeth.She took her time in dressing up, apply lip gloss and roll her hair into a bun which wasn't too comfortable with so she decided to let it free.She grabbed her bag making sure all her necessary documents are intact, Satisfied she hit the road using the address she had earlier gotten from Jacqueline.In what seems like an hour,she finally arrived at her des
Chapter 5Tracy straighten her posture deciding this wasn't a time for her to reminisce over her dead sister's word, she had been trying to unravel the secrecy behind her sister's death and finally she had finally seen an opportunity.She held her head higher gathering much courage in facing her interviewer."Hi.." she stammered clearing her throat blaming her voice for betraying her."Hello" he greeted back.She had almost forgotten she was being interviewed as she had greeted casually."Good afternoon, sir" she greeted politely correcting her self by greeting formally."Yh, so can I have your credentials" he replied in an arrogant tone.Tracy handed the brown file that contained her credentials over to him.She watched as he collected it without sparing her a glance and quickly went through it while she had her head bow praying silently."You're hired" he said abruptly."Your job starts now, meet Jerome, my guard to show you to your room
Tracy dished the already cooked food, waving the thought of poisoning it aside that was forming inside her head.She cautiously took it to the dining room, only to find her boss seated there already with his head facing down.She cleared her throat announcing her presence.He shot her a cold glare before sitting up.Tracy felt her heart beat accelerated, her hands suddenly turned sweaty. She has never been this nervous neither as she been as scared as this.She quietly placed the food down and turned to leave but he called her back."Have a taste" Cole said grumpily not trusting her enough.Tracy fixed a cool expression as she stuff the food in her mouth. She shrugged munching the food quietly." You're excused" he bluntly said.Tracy strode out of the dining room making her way to her own room.She got inside and closed the door with a click.Once inside, she let out a sigh of relief thanking God she had resisted the urge of po
Cole sat on his couch outside receiving the cool evening breeze.He sipped slowly from his glass of wine with his gaze facing the sky, his mind pretty occupied with his new cook.There was something fascinating, something different about her that he couldn't tell.He wondered why he always had this cranky feeling whenever she's with him, the feeling to smile so he could ease her fear.He was used to his workers being scared of him, so why's she different? He thought taking another sip from his wine.Not only her difference that astonishes him also her meal.He had emptied the whole content in the dish she had served him ;something he hadn't done in years.Her cooking skills must be really outstanding to had made him emptied the whole content.Just as her beauty is ravenous and also her cherry blossom lips are so damn cute that when she had tasted the meal he couldn't help but stare at her lips.While taking in her features, the way she ha
TracyBeep! Beep! Beep! The unceasing sound of her phone rang with an incessant peal, waking her up from sleepShe tossed her duvet aside, walking sleepily to where her phone is.She answered it without looking at the caller's name."Hello" she yawned sleepily holding her phone close to her ears."Tracy, where the hell have you been"? I've been calling all bloody day and night" the caller's voice boomed which she recognized to be that of her friend, Jacqueline."I thought something bad had happened to you, where did you sleep? The voice continued not giving her chance to explain."Gosh! Queline, so many questions at a time, you didn't even get to say good morning.How bad of you" Tracy huffed rolling her sleepy eyes." Pardon my manners, honey.I was just so worried about you, I had a sleepless night and was so damn scared that I had almost file in a report for a missing person.Beside, you still haven't answered my question,where are you currently
Minute later, she came out wore her clothes, packed her hair into a bun before heading downstairs to the kitchen to prepare breakfastShe prepared it as fast as she could, arranged it in the most presenting was she could think of, then took it to the dining table humming a song as she walks.Her already sitted boss made her cringed with fear.She wonders why she always get nervous whenever she's with him.She shouldn't be scared of him. She encouraged herselfHe was her worst nightmare, a murderer, a killer.He's the reason behind her everyday tears and she was sure going to haunt him same way he did to her.Having encouraged her self enough.She lifted her head up and narrowed her eyes to meet his .Her gaze dropped instantly as it peered into the hot seething dark eyes.His eyes were blazing fire, his jaw tighten as though he was about to murder.Fear over took her as she shudder from where she stood still holding the tray that contained his br
Tracy laid on her bed staring at the ceiling, trying to get the kiss off her mind.She find it difficult to let such pleasurable memory off as she recall how tender his kiss had been.It was inviting, sizzling an totally out of control.The way his sensous tongue had stroke hers made her yearn for more.He had caught her unaware and she had gave in to him; something she couldn't believe she would do.It was her first kiss, she had always dreamt of having her first kiss at the altar with the man she loves, not to murderer, her sister's murderer at that.What suprises her was that his kiss had swept her off her feet and she had found herself craving for more as she had flung her arm tightly on his neck urging him for more.She couldn't explain what he was doing to her that moment, what matter most was that she wanted more of what he'd offered.When he had broken the kiss,she felt the urge of drawing him back but she had left him knowing it will be embarrassing.
Cole leaned over the balustrade staring heavenward.Many thoughts clouded his mind; mostly that of his cook which was at his top list.Gosh! He don't really get why he ad kissed her. He had intended to shun her for bringing breakfast late but, there he was kissing her.He scoffed shooking his head in disbelief.He had enjoyed the kiss though.The way she had responded to him made him crave for her,her cherry blossoms lip was so soft and sweet.He really wished he could get to kiss her again; wrap his arm around her curvy waist, inhale her Rosy smell and watch as she surrender to his kiss.The thought alone made his heart gave a might thud.He had better let go of this thought and focus on something else. He reasoned.Beside, he had Alicia to deal with.Wondering who Alicia is??Well, Alicia was a drug lordress. She was under him as he was their Damon king.But, she backstabbed him by killing his family all because he had re
They were done with dinner and was about going when a lady accidentally poured wine on Tracy dress. She had apologized and had offered to clean her up in the female restroom, Cole had objected to it insisting she clean up in his car but Tracy had agreed to it saying she couldn't come out all wet and smelly so she had to go clean up. Inasmuch as Cole wasn't comfortable with the idea he didn't argue with her so he let her have way deciding to wait patiently for her since he couldn't accompany her to a female restroom.Tracy and the lady had just gotten to the restroom when the lady started sobbing." I'm sorry, I hadn't meant to drench you, I'm just so broken" she sobs cleaning Tracy up."It's okay, Don't cry everything is going to be fine" Tracy assured her wiping her tears with her thumb."Of all day....he decided to break up with me on my birthday" The lady continued sobbing loudly this time.What a heartless fellow. Tracy thought. Couldn't he have waited or perhaps used another day
They finally arrived at the fancy restaurant that's lavishly decorated, combined with the low lighting making the atmosphere romantic, the fresh flowers, taste full artwork, candle light and classical music wasn't an exception.Cole led her to a table that was decorated with linen, table cloths and napkins. She sat down still scanning her eyes through the restaurant. She has never been to such an amazing place before neither had she seen one aside from books and television.Oh, no wonder he had sent her the dress, she'd have been looking stupid if she had dressed plainly to such a place.She wasn't less excited that he had urged her to remove the morflar.She snapped out of her thought when the waiter requested for her order. She wrote down her order and was suprised when Cole ordered for the same thing."Thanks for bringing me here" she appreciated breaking the awkward silence that had filled their table." The dress suits you" he complimented ignoring her appreciation.Her face sudd
Inside her room, Tracy took her time with the preparation of her supposed date. She sat up straight facing her mirror cleaning her face with a clenser and other sort of facials. She wasn't a fan of makeup so she didn't bother applying some. She likes her face being smooth and flawless, free from makeup be it light or heavy.She was almost done when she heard a sudden knock at her door. She stood up still clad with her robe, she adjusted it then walked to the door opening it."Master Cole said to deliver this package to you" Jerome said handing her a box."Oh!"she gawped collecting it from him." He's waiting outside in his car, Meet him there when you're done" he announced not waiting for her reply then left abruptly.Tracy took the package inside closing her door.As curious as she was to open the package,she laid it on her bed opening it carefully till what was present inside came in view.Tracy could not help but gasp at the sight before her. The Vermillion red satin gown with the
Tracy woke up feeling so weak, she stretched her arm and yawned.She opened one sleepy eye wondering why had her alarm didn't wake her up, she was sure It didn't rang. She had gotten used to being awoke by her alarm. She stretched her leg and almost screamed out, something was on her legs; her lap.No, it isn't something but someone; she could feel the exchange of gases that permeate through one's nose and the soft snores. Someone was sleeping on her lap!.She sat up rubbing her sleepy eyes wanting to be sure of her assumption as she stared at the sleeping figure before her."Master Cole?" She gasped.What was he doing in her room? She thought as her eyes Scan through the room, then it dawned on her that it wasn't her room but his.What then was she doing in his room. She thought again, For all she knew she couldn't remember going to his room. How then did she get here. she pondered."Oh!" She recalled having slept in that cold room he had ordered for her to be Locked in. How she ende
Tracy woke up feeling so weak, she stretched her arm and yawned.She opened one sleepy eye wondering why had her alarm didn't wake her up, she was sure It didn't rang. She had gotten used to being awoke by her alarm. She stretched her leg and almost screamed out, something was on her legs; her lap.No, it isn't something but someone; she could feel the exchange of gases that permeate through one's nose and the soft snores. Someone was sleeping on her lap!.She sat up rubbing her sleepy eyes wanting to be sure of her assumption as she stared at the sleeping figure before her."Master Cole?" She gasped.What was he doing in her room? She thought as her eyes Scan through the room, then it dawned on her that it wasn't her room but his.What then was she doing in his room. She thought again, For all she knew she couldn't remember going to his room. How then did she get here. she pondered."Oh!" She recalled having slept in that cold room he had ordered for her to be Locked in. How she ende
Chapter 20Tipsy, but not drunk he stood up and staggered to the door turning it open. He almost froze.The sight before him tore him to pieces.Jerome was carrying her in his arms and she looks somewhat half dead, her eyes had become puffy and her once white-creamy face had become pale and red."You're excused" he whispered to Jerome as he carried her away from him, closing the door behind him. He placed her gently on his bed sitting beside her, her body was so cold. he lifted his hand and touched her forehead, it was hot burning from fever."Damn it!" He growled.He contemplated on if he should leave her and meet Brenda in the kitchen or patiently wait beside her and await Brenda. He stood up deciding to run down to the kitchen before her fever worsen. He opened the door and dashed out of his room heading to the kitchen.In what seemed like seconds, he finally got there. He met Brenda still preparing it."Are you done" he questioned.Brenda flinched and turned to face him, she was s
They pushed her in locking the door. She didn't bother to fight rather she walks gently and sat dejectedly at the bonk bed that occupied a side of the room. She clamped her knees together, her legs shaking so much due to the cold of the room, in such position she slept hoping everything was going to be a dream when she wakes up. **********Cole pace restlessly from one side of the room to another, he raked his hand through his hair furiously for the umpteenth time.This was not his first time of locking someone up, so, why was he this bothered, so restless. He drank directly from the bottle of whiskey he held emptying it's content and lowered his head. That was his third bottle, he sighed heavily dropping the emptied one and pick another.He doubts if he could ever trusts any of his cook again, the last one had ended up betraying him and also her. Of all people, he had never expected it to be her, she had completely broken his trust. Yeah, he had trusted her. Beautiful, well poised an
(+_+)(+_+) All his workers had pledge loyalty to him, all.... Except his new cook, Tracy. Could it be her? He thought pacing from one side to another. He sighed heavily deciding to go to his room to await her. Minutes later, he heard a soft knock on his door, just as he had expected "Come in" he said backing the door. He felt her come behind him, the door closed with a click. Still backing her, he questioned " who the hell are you? A cook or a spy?" His voice coming out as gruffly as ever. " Huh? Tracy trembled not knowing what to make of his question He turned facing her, his eyes bored into hers, hot and hard as steel. " I don't repeat a word twice, don't make me do that, you'd regret it" he warned. "I...... don't know what you're talking about..." She stuttered. Just like lighting, he moved closer to her, grabbed her by her shirt collar and pulled her up. " Don't play games with me" he warned making shiver ran down her spine as she cringed in fear. He let go o
Chapter 17"Damn! I wish I could teach that bitch a lesson" leo growled.damn her, she dare talk back at him, insulted him, he had never felt insulted in his entire life before."You're lucky she's not here to Carry on with her threat, for calling her a bitch" Cole chuckle recalling Jacqueline threat. Man, you really suprised me, I've never seen you in such state before, you totally loose your guard." She freakin insulted me, she was meant to be apologizing. but, there she was exchanging words with me, can't believe I had let her go without staking any claim" Leo grumbled."Stake any claim, you say. Just admit dude, you had let her go cause you had gone off guard and she had painted it right to your face" Cole teased."Are you taking side with her?" Leo asked."I'm afraid not" Cole replied shrugging."This unbelievable, you know what? Guess I have to head out, see you later" Leo snarled standing up, his breakfast untouched and left closing the door