"My dear son!” the baroness stretched her hand and hugged her son as he came to kiss her good morning.
“I would like to go to the stables later this morning Mother”, he announced. “That is good son”, she said,” it's a long time you ride your horse”. “Celine!, the baroness addressed her,” Do you know how to ride a horse? “Yes" She answered,” but it's been a while so I would need some help with the horse”. “Oh, you don't need to worry”, the baroness said,” David is an excellent horseman”, she proclaimed proudly. Celine looked at David and was tense as he looked at her with an indifferent expression. “Mother!" he turned to his mother once again,”l cannot be teaching someone how to ride, you know I just wanted some air”, he said gruffly. “Yes, I know,” the baroness said,” Please take Celine along, the fresh air would do her good too". “Okay Mother, if you insist”, he said reluctantly. Looking at Celine mockingly, he said;” but she should not blame me if she can't hold her horse and gets her butts on the ground”, he chuckled aloud with amusement. This seems to annoy Celine; “I can hold my horse”, she challenged, with a glint in her eyes. His eyebrows raised as he saw her boldness. “Alright, we shall see”, he said mockingly. The servants brought the breakfast, there were a lot of dishes to choose from, she just ate some bread slices with honey and some eggs. After breakfast, she stood up and excused herself to get her coat, as she went up the stairs two at a time. *** Following David to the stables was a good idea, her nostrils were filled with the smell of dung and horses, as they went towards the stables. David looked back at her sceptically as he saw her struggling to meet up with his strides. He decided to slow down and wait for her. “How long have you rode a horse?” he asked. “About three years now”, she replied, surprised that he slowed his pace for her. “That is quite a long” time he drawled. “Anyway just do as I say if you want and you would be fine”, he said sheepishly. Celine nodded her head in agreement and followed him to the stables. “Good morning my lord”.a stable worker came forward and brought a magnificent black horse to David. David collected the reins from him and patted the horse as he led it outside the yard. “Prepare the brown horse for my wife”, he commanded. “Right away my lord” he said and went back into the stables. Celine followed David into the courtyard as he led his horse, looking at them was a beautiful sight for her. David looked so natural with the horse, she reminded him of knights who fought wars for kingdoms. Hearing some sounds, she looked back to see the most beautiful horse she had ever seen. It was a mare, brown in colour, well-groomed and decorated with a silver saddle. “She is called silver”, David said as he gave the horse a soft Pat,” and mine is called stony”. “Silver is a beautiful name, but why stony?” “Is it because it's a magnificent horse?” she asked with a smile. “Yes of course!" he responded,” it's magnificent, give it the name” he grinned. “He should smile more”, she thought with a sigh,” it gives him a charming and cheerful look, instead of the indifference he always shows her”. He beckoned to her and she moved closer as if she was in a trance. He put his hands on her waist as he pulled her close. Being close to him made her breathless. With a heave, he lifted her into the horse. She grabbed the reins and held it. He looked down and fitted her legs to both sides of the stirrup. “I think you are good to go, be gentle with Silver and she will be with you," he said with a grin. She nodded and gave her horse a little push, but got a surprise as the horse nervously leapt forward, throwing her off balance, before she could grip the reins tightly, she was already on the ground. *** My God, she heard David exclaim running towards her. Are you alright he said with a worried expression on his face as he helped her up. Looking at him, she chuckled and tried to make a joke out of her fall. You have said already that I would fall, and now it has happened, are you satisfied now,? David looked at her, his mouth twitching. I don't want to laugh because you fell, but you are funny, quit blaming me and admit you have forgotten how to ride a horse. Never she said out aloud, I will not accept defeat.l know how to ride, being thrown from a horse is not a big deal, she said shrugging her shoulders. As the stable worker brought back the horse, Celine put her hands under the horse's nostrils and patted it, She was shocked and her body reacted with a jolt as David held her waist and put her on the horse once again. I can climb the horse myself, she said gruffly “Is that a thank you?”David asked sarcastically. Looking at her and feeling satisfied that she could handle the horse, he went over to his horse and with a smooth stride he climbed it. Turning the horse in the direction of the exit, he turned and looked at her. “Let's go ! he commanded. Celine put a little pressure on the horse to move it forward, then started riding the horse ahead of David in small strides. *** David pushed his horse to move a little slower, as he looked ahead at the woman who was now his wife. He never thought she could steer feelings of want in him. “God! He wants her badly. He has always been careful about how he relates with women, although women flock around him like sheep, making the media think he is a playboy, he is prudent in his dealings with them, and he never lets them come close. But Celine was different from the type of women he had known, most of them were the clingy type, but Celine is calm and composed with an aura of confidence he admires in a woman. Now about the feelings she steered in him, he shrugged and quickly shook off the thoughts, closing the gaps between both horses."These mountains are mostly found in Albania” he said with enthusiasm,” you can see such a view from here because we are close to them”.Celine looked towards the mountains which were covered with vegetation characterized by rocky terrain and deep gorges. She felt it provided an adventurous environment for exploration.She took a deep breath from the cool breeze and sighed with excitement seeing that David was excited too.It's good you like it, he said dismissively with a frown.“What had she done again?” she wondered,“Does he always change from one mood to the other?”After riding for a while, she stole a glance at him, noticing that he was quiet and distant.She pushed her horse closer and decided to tell him about her ex-husband Ray, to clear the air on that, she thought.“Ray, that was the name of my ex-husband, she explained, was a good man with ambition when we got married, but I
She woke up in the morning to see that David was up already.Coming back the day before, after riding the horses, he went to his study, making some phone calls, according to him.She didn't see him come to sleep at night, because she was asleep then, she also hardly saw him throughout yesterday,She wondered if he was avoiding her.She got up reluctantly and looked around the room, except for the sheets that were crumbled, one would think that David hadn't slept in the room last night.She went to the bathroom to take a shower, wondering where her husband had disappeared.Going downstairs, she saw that no one was there, except for a maid cleaning the table.“Good morning my lady”, she greeted“Good morning,” Celine answered.“Where is everyone?” she asked.“Mr Wheelers has gone to the office while Mrs Wheelers is still in her room”, the maid answered.With a bow, sh
She took the blue Ferrari which David had instructed her to drive whenever she wanted to go out.Her dress was corporate, a blue suit over a black camisole that brought out the beauty of her eyes.As she reached the building, she was astonished by the striking appearance of the company. It was huge and prominent, and she couldn't believe she was married to its owner.A security man directed her to the car pack, she packed the car and went inside the building.Inside, she was told to present her ID card, which she did before she was allowed in.She went to the receptionist and asked about the CEO.She was told to wait while the receptionist made a phone call.Ma'am please what is your name, she asked.Mrs Celine Wheelers, she replied.The receptionist raised her brow but composed herself quickly, putting down the phone she directed Celine to the sixth floorCeline thanked her and took the lift.
Celine walked down towards her car and she noticed a shopping mall close to the company and decided to go there to do some shopping before she went home.She would buy a scarf or shawl for her mother."l know mother would like that", she muttered to herself smiling as she walked down.She removed every thought of David's attitude and indifference from her mind.She wouldn't give up, she thought, after all, she was his wife and she had to make this second marriage work even if David showed indifference to her.A mistake must not be repeated twice, one should always take caution after an experience.She started humming to herself as she entered the shopping mall.***David looked remorseful as he watched her go, he stood up to go after her, but he stopped himself quickly."How can he, the CEO of the wheelers company, run after a woman?"He looked curiously at the lunch pack and opened it, as he saw th
Celine reached the reception area but didn't see anyone.“Hello, anyone here?” she called outBut no one answered her.“That's strange”, she thought to herself.Just as she was about to move out, someone grabbed her from behind again as she was about to open the door to the mall to go out.She turned, and her heart started beating fast again as she noticed a gun pointed at her head.Turning as she raised her hands, she saw other two men with masks at the corner of the building pointing guns at the cashier and attendants who were all piled in one corner.The man pointing the gun at her shoved her with a push to sit where the other customers sat on the ground, with another man pointing a gun at them.Celine sat there quietly with others knowing that she was in trouble, entering the wrong place at the wrong time.Looking around, she saw that they were robbers trying to steal money from the cashier. By the way, they were nervous; she guessed they
David was so engrossed with the file when Arabella came in.“David you should see this”,she said.‘See what?He barked at her.“The news”, she said.He glanced at the television which was on.So what do l have to do with the news he said dismissively,then something caught his eye.“My God!He exclaimed loudly.On the ground with other people was his wife,the news was all about some robbers hijacking the shopping mall close to his company.He stood up apprehensively.“He thought she had gone home”,he thought silently “Damn!He spat out again.How can his wife be in the custody of these hoodlums,he thought she had gone home.“What is she doing there?”He thought to himself,pacing up and down in the office and thinking of what to do.He couldn't believe that his wife who just left here a few minutes ago was now in the custody of hoodlums.He picked up his p
What happened to her?, the baroness asked, worried as she saw David carrying Celine inside the mansion.“She's fine ,I can assure you of that mother”.David said.“All thanks to God”,the baroness said,making a prayer sign.“I was so worried when the maids told me there was a robbery and she was in the mall”.“I tried calling you but couldn't reach you”.Don't worry mother,I will be fine “,Celine reassured the baroness seeing her worried look.“It's just a little sprain,I will be alright in a few days”.“Very well,the baroness said.it's good that you are safe”.“Thank you mother”, Celine said,as David carried her up the stairs.He put her down gently on the bed.“I will call the doctor to see your sprain”,he said“No need for a doctor,she spat out angrily”,still upset by his behavior.David looked at her,seeing the anger in her eyes.“I am sorry”,he said
"I brought her here”, David said as he came down the stairs.“ She came to see Celine”.“Oh I see”, the baroness said with raised brows.“Then you can join us for dinner Arabella”.“Thank you, ma'am,”, Arabella said, smiling sheepishly. as she went to the dinner table to pull a chair for herself. Not minding that everyone knew she had wanted to stay for dinner.“David come and sit with me”, Arabella said, already helping him to pull a chair close to her.David looked towards Celine but she ignored him, pretending to look elsewhere.He reluctantly accepted Arabella's invitation seeing her smile of triumph, as Celine sat close to his mother.Immediately, Arabella started talking as the food was served.”David, do you remember how we went for a picnic in our third year at college?”She chuckled as David grinned.“Do you remember
David sat at the office,going through some files.“Good morning David,”Arabella said as she entered the office.“Good morning Arabella,have you heard from the investors,”he asked.“No they haven't called,They said they will call by four pm.”“Okay,”David answered.He was very anxious because this contract means a lot to him and he can't afford to lose it.One thing he was worried about is that he hoped Ray Rawlings would not have a way to bribe them because he had noticed his shrewdness in business.David kept himself busy on his laptop for the meantime.At lunchtime, Arabella came in.“Why don't we go out for lunch David,you have been in the office since this morning,you should take a break.”“Let's go to the restaurant on the other side of the street,” she said,her face bright with excitement.“No!” David said, “I am fine over here,j
The next day when Celine woke up,David had already gone to work.Celine stood up to prepare for work.She checked on her mother in law and had breakfast with her before she left,making sure the old woman took her drugs.At the restaurant,she went straight to her office and made a phone call to David,seeing that his mood was better this morning,she hung up feeling relieved.She really didn't want to be in his bad books.She went to the kitchen and all the staff there were happy to see her.“What is the menu for today?”she asked the head chef.“We have fried rice, chicken,noodles if anyone demands it,and I need to bake a chocolate cake now," the head chef said.“It was an order from one of our customers,who wants to celebrate her son's birthday this evening.”“Okay I will help you with the cake,”turning to the other staff she said.“Let's bring out the
Celine came back from work feeling exhausted ,David was back already as she could see his car on the driveway.She picked up her bag and went inside.She couldn't see anyone in the living room so she went upstairs to her room.She opened the door but still couldn't see David.She was nervous now because of the way he spoke on the phone,she just wants to see him and know what is actually wrong.The bathroom door opened and David stepped out.Good evening sweetheart,she muttered nervously.“Good evening Celine “he answered without looking at her.Celine was surprised at the way he answered her,now that he has started addressing her by her name again.She dropped her bags and went over to him,”sweetheart what is wrong?”She said, holding his arm.He moved away from her touch furrowing his brows.“Why did you lie to me Celine?
Celine reached the packing lot of the restaurant.The restaurant was quite big and very inviting for customers.Celine moved over to the front of the building,andImmediately the front doors opened and a man came out introducing himself as the manager.“Hello ma'am,you are welcome!” He said,”Thank you so much,”she answered.He opened the door of the restaurant and she went inside to be greeted and welcomed by other staff members.“Thank you all,”Celine said, smiling,“it is good to be here and I hope I will get your maximum cooperation.”“Yes ma'am,” they all chorused.She dismissed them and they all went about their duties.The manager took Celine round the restaurant,showing her every area and how they operate and finally took her to her office.”“I would not need an office," Celine chuckled,"my office would be the kitchen.”she said.“
Everyone looked up to see the person talking by the door.“Ah Mr Rawlings”,one of the investors said, “welcome!”“Thank you very much,” Ray came in and shook all the investors then stood in front of David.“Mr wheeler's,”he said,”I don't think we need an introduction, but for formalities sake I think we do.”“It is nice to meet you Mr Wheelers,l am Ray Rawlings.”David had been shocked since the time he recognised his wife's ex husband by the door.Although he hasn't seen him physically but with some of his pictures Celine had shown him,he was able to recognise him instantly.Reluctantly David shook his hands and muttered softly.“Nice to meet you too ,Mr Rawlings.”Both of them stared at each other scrutinizing each other.Looking at the investors Ray said,”l am so sorry for coming late,this was because I was stuck in traffic.”“It's fine
Back in the office the next day,David was on his files,studying it and adding some adjustments.“David!”Arabella said, “l was just on the phone with the investors.They said they would be here by 2 pm”.“I think it is a good time,” David said,”Make sure when they come, lunch is served first, we need to take care of our visitors first”."Yes that is true David,I will order some snacks and juice”. Arabella said“Okay”.David muffled under his breath ,engrossed in the files he was checking once again.Arabella went out to make the arrangements.The phone rang and David picked it up.“Hello sweetie', he said,remembering all that they had shared last night, lifted his spirits.“Have you gone to see the manager at the restaurant?”I told him you are coming to handle things over there and the workers are all expecting you”.“Yes sweetheart”,,Celine answered,her voice s
Celine smiled,as she took the roses from him,her face full of brightness and happiness ,she smelled the sweet scent of the roses and put it on the dressing table.“Thank you David,”she said, raising on her toes to kiss him lightly on the lips.She gasped when he held her waist and pressed his body to hers.“That's not enough,” he said roughly,kissing her deeply to demonstrate how it was done.He released her and they both smiled at each other.“How was work today?” she asked, looking at him as he removed his shirt.“Work is fine but I have to prepare for a presentation by tomorrow”.“It is a contract with Canadian investors,so I am hoping to get it because it will be a great achievement in my business,”he said.Celine could not believe David was telling her about his business comfortably,she looked around her thinking she was dreaming,seeing she was not she asked looking happy
Entering the office David was smiling,he didn't know why his spirits were lifted today,he answered everyone that greeted him,he even paused to talk to one or two employees and everyone saw his changed mode and were talking about it at the office.But this changed mood didn't go well with one person at the office.“Arabella!”David called,using the office intercom,” come over here with the Canadian project”.“Yes David,” she answered.This was an important project for David and he couldn't afford to miss a project like that.The investors are from Canada and they are willing to pay a huge sum of money for this project,losing it will be a bad business for his company but he was confident that he will get it. This was because his company was the best glass industry in the country. They always had good conduct from clients,so he wasn't scared about that.Although there was a particular thing h
Celine was reveling in his kiss, and in the feel of his body against her own.He kissed her over and over again until she was breathless.Pleasure accelerated into her being as he turned her over and laid on top of her,pressing himself against her.As he caressed her neck with his lips,touching the top of his tongue to it to taste her enchanting sweet taste.She reached out and put her fingers in his hair,feeling the thick wavy curls.Seeing her excited and willing,her breathing in pants.He still hesitated,because he knew if they continued this way he would take her.He wanted her to accept him and his caresses willingly,he didn't want her to reject him as she did before,he wanted her to enjoy the passion they have together,but the fear of rejection was pushing him back.Just as he was about to stand up and leave her,Celine was already on fire.She pulled him down to her once a