“This is ... .this is” I stutter. “Beautiful? You are already beautiful dear, I only brought out the shine in you!” She said, and I jolted up to hug her. She wanted to resist at first probably out of fear for Mrs Ave, but then allowed me to. “Thank you ma'am!” I said, avoiding tearing up and then ruining my makeover with suppressed emotions. “You are welcome!” “Is she done? Oh my goodness! She is hot!" Mrs Maribel said on seeing me. "Of course she is hot! A Blackwood can't be looking unkempt!” Mrs Ave said, and I tried to remember where I had heard of the name Blackwood. it keeps resounding in my brain. “Of course I know about that Merida, you don't need to remind me about your fashion sense!” She said, and they both laughed out loud. “Alright, Maribel! See you some other time!” We walked back to the car, patiently waiting for us. Thirty minutes later we stopped again at the front of an eatery. “Come on, darling! Let's go in!” She said already out of the car. “Ookay!” I repl
“Are you cold?” she asked, still patting my back, gently. “No ma'am! I am just overwhelmed by joy! Thank you so much ma'am!” I said, release her from the hug, cleaned my eyes, made a wish, and then blow off the candle lights. “Wow, that is my baby girl!” She said, and I smiled, while we started eating. Soon my phone started ringing, at first I did not want to pick the call but on sighting the caller's ID, I quickly picked it up after a polite excuse. “Hello! How is it going?” Sande asked me, sounding distressed. “I'm still working on it, just give me a minute!” I said, while stroking my forehead with the tip of my fingers. “Are you sure, help is forthcoming?” She asked again, while trying hard not to cry. “Yes, Sande…” I wanted to say more when I heard someone else screamed loudly at the background. “Hello! What is going on?” I said, already pacing around now. “Grandma is no longer breathing, Alex! She is all I have now! I don't know what to do anymore!” She said, al
"Alex! Who was that wealthy woman?" She screamed with excitement, the moment the call connected. “How do you mean?” I said, puzzled, and wanting to hear more from her. “Do you know how rich that lady is? She is so powerful that, my grandma was picked right at home and straight to the most famous private hospital in the world! Isn't that wonderful?” She said giggling, still excited. “Meaning?” “Meaning, grandma is receiving a better medical treatment in Lady Ave Merida Blackwood's hospital!” She said in a high pitched voice. “I am sure you know who owns the hospital? How did you get in contact with your boss’s mother, so quickly? Girl, you are deeply connected,now!” She said obviously happy for me, but my head was already spinning around with this information. “Wait a minute! You meant it is the same Blackwood's? I mean, the Blackwood's I am currently working with?” I said, swallowing hard. “Don't tell me you are this dumb? Girl, of course it's the same Blackwood's! There
“Now, this is just the right opportunity for me!” I said on sighting him walking towards me. “Please don't tell me I came around at the wrong time?” he said smiling, and I grinned at him. “What! Why will you say such a thing, Chester?” I asked him. “Because that signature smile of yours, literally means something I might not want to hear right now!” He said, peck me on my cheeks before sitting down on the couch opposite me. “Nah! It's nothing, Chester! You hardly come home!” “Mom! I am deeply sorry about that!. I am just so busy these days. But, I will surely make it up to you!” He said with the smile that has earned him the abominable name on social media. “Alright! I just want you to be okay! Always take care of yourself, Chester!” “I will, mom!" "Has your sister called you?” "No, mom! But I did, she didn't answer the phone, and she never called back!" "That spoiled brat!” I said, and he laughed out softly. “Come on, mom! She is an adult now. And besides, remember she
CHESTER BLACKWOOD POV On driving off, I silently wonder who is the gorgeous lady, my mom went out on a dinner with? Probably one of the daughter's of those elites family seeking to steal my hard earned wealth through marriage. “I really hope she doesn't buy their lies and life of deceit! Those kind of ladies would do anything just to achieve their aim unlike someone else I know” I said while the thought of her, flashes through my mind immediately. She hasn't even call me thw whole day. Well not that I care though, after all, I have made up my mind to stay away from her. Arriving home ten minutes later, I freshen and decided to sleep earlier for tomorrow's duty. ******** ALEXANDRIA POV The strong ray of light from the slightly opened curtains flashes on my face, and I turned to face the other side of the bed. Suddenly I jolted up and I tried to calculate in my brain the missing link to something. Turning sharply to the other side of the bed, I grabbed the black box shaped digit
"Let the new personal secretary come in!” The voice spoke out from within the office again, and I swallowed hard before approaching his office. I have never been this tensed because of anybody before, so why now?. “Good for her! Boss, is definitely giving her the sack very soon!” Gabriela said and I turned to look at her, wondering what her problem is with me?”. “How long is it going to take for you to open the door and fucking come in?" The voice sounded and I tremble slightly. Damned, his stern, cold voice, is deeply intimidating to the ears. “Good morning sir!” I said on entering the spacious office with beautiful interior designs. He was standing facing the wall. He is the same height with Murphy, and as for the mask…. “What is fucking good about the morning? Miss Alexandria!" He said calmly but coldy that I tried not to show my fear. “Why are you just coming now? Are you aware that this is your first day of resumption? Didn't my friend inform you about the rules? That is if
"Let the new personal secretary come in!” The voice spoke out from within the office again, and I swallowed hard before approaching his office. I have never been this tensed because of anybody before, so why now?. “Good for her! Boss, is definitely giving her the sack very soon!” Gabriela said and I turned to look at her, wondering what her problem is with me?”. “How long is it going to take for you to open the door and fucking come in?" The voice sounded and I tremble slightly. Damned, his stern, cold voice, is deeply intimidating to the ears. “Good morning sir!” I said on entering the spacious office with beautiful interior designs. He was standing facing the wall. He is the same height with Murphy, and as for the mask…. “What is fucking good about the morning? Miss Alexandria!" He said calmly but coldy that I tried not to show my fear. “Why are you just coming now? Are you aware that this is your first day of resumption? Didn't my friend inform you about the rules? That is if
“Yes, sir!” Andrus, quickly hurry into his own office to make a call. “So, easily?” I questioned myself inwardly, wondering why he is acting like the devil itself. This man is heartless! How could Murphy be friends with such a cold, hearted man?” I resolved to ask him, the next time I see him. “But…sir! Please, sir! It won't repeat itself again! Oh my goodness! What have I done wrong? It must be this witch, here! She is evil, and brings bad luck! She needs to be sacked too!” She said loudly pointing fingers towards my direction, almost running wild. "Oh! really? A witch? That sounds just great!" i said with a grin, and she rushed towards me like someone fully possessed by demon's. She was about getting closer to me, her eyes glimmering with hate, when two strong hands suddenly grabbed by the waist and pulled her roughly along with them. "Mr president! please give me another chance at my job! bitch! this isn't the end of it yet!" She screamed loudly while being dragged away.
"Boss! Thank goodness you are awake!” She said, rushing to my side, holding something I presumed to be food in a designer bag. “What are the both of you doing here?” I say, frowning at Andrus. “Sorry Boss! But…” Andrus wanted to say more when he was interrupted by her. “What do you mean by that?” She said her bright face suddenly turning into a frown, and I wonder why I just can't keep my mouth shut, sometimes. Well, it's too late to keep quiet now! After all I have a reputation to protect before them all. “You know what I meant by that! Why are the both of you here instead of being at the office?" I said pretending to be angry. "You ungrateful man! I knew you were going to change into your nasty behavior the moment you open your eyes” Her said glaring at me. Swallowing hard, I wondered why everyone choose to turn a blind eyes to her insults instead of shutting her up. “Did you just called me nasty?" "Yes I did, so fucking so?” “Do you realize that I am still your Boss!" "Y
“Of course she knows about what is going on in her husband’s conglomerate! Knowing who her son's has employed is a little matter for her even if Boss might not inform her!” He explained, and my thoughts started spinning around. “Does it means that she knew who I was all along but turned a blink eyes to it. Or she already did a background check on me? No wonder she felt so comfortable around me!” I said, feeling bewildered. “I don't think going to her for help concerning my dad's treatment is a good ideal anymore! I have to find another means of rasing the money! Maybe I should start looking for a stripping club to start performing after working hours!” I resolved in my mind. “What are you thinking about?" Andrus asked me and I smiled faintly. "Nothing in particular!” "She is a wonderful woman, Alex! There is nothing to be worried about!” He said and I smiled at him again, saying nothing more. Turning to look at Boss, I saw his fingers moved suddenly, quickly I moved closer
“Of course, he will! He just needs a little bit of rest from the business stress!” Lady Ave said, and everyone sighs out softly. No one can disagree with the fact that Boss Chester works so hard!. “Mum! Why don't you sit down first! He will be fine! my Boss, wouldn't be happy to see you looking this way!” I said while guiding her out of the ward. “She is right! Let me take you home! You need to rest yourself!” Daniel said, and I smiled my gratitude to him. “I am coming with you!” I said, still allowing her to lean on me. “No, please stay with him! And inform us the moment he wakes up!” Chester’s dad said, already walking towards his wife. “Alright sir!” With that, Daniel leads them out. “Andrus, I think we need some fresh fruits for him just incase he sis craving for something when he wakes up!” I said when the silence became unbearable, and he nodded his head. “That is a brilliant idea! And please get me a cup of milkshake when coming!” The pretty lady said, to which Andrus s
CHESTER BLACKWOOD POVI suddenly jolted up from sleep in panic mode, and my heart immediately rumbled in pain.Grunting loudly, I gripped the bed sheet tightly while placing my left hand over my heart region.“What is wrong with me today? Why do I keep having this dream anytime I have a disagreement with Alexandria? Is she in anyway related to my nightmare?” I ponder silently while struggling to get up from the bed, suddenly the door opened, and someone hurried inside on seeing me struggling with myself.“Chester! Oh my God! Chester what is wrong with you? Are you alright?” A female voice sounds worried."What…what..are you doing here?” I managed to ask on seeing Sofia. What is she doing in my house so early this morning? I asked myself, and wanted to say more when another pulse of pain wave hit my heart and I grunted out loudly.“Oh my god! What is going on?" She cried out in panic while I started hitting the bedsheets violently. The pain was becoming unbearable and my vision blurry.
ALEXANDRIA POV I was clearly having fun with Murphy, and his friend Daniel, until he did the unthinkable. How could he kiss me without my consent? Well, I did lead him on with me peeking him on the cheeks days ago! But that was done out of excitement!.“What made him think he can do the same to me?. He must be out of his damned mind!” I said, while struggling to pull off my dress in anger."Men are just too predictable! Give a man a axe, and he will end up chopping down the entire wood!” I scoffed loudly still struggling with the dress. Suddenly I heard a ripping sound from the back, and I paused in disbelief.“Please, don't tell me my dress made that sound?" I questioned myself, quickly pulled it off my body, and turned from within, to see a large tear on the hem of the dress.“Urgh! It can't get more worse than this! First it was his crazy kiss, and now a ripped dress?” Tossing the dress into a laundry basket, I walked into the bathroom to freshen up.“Why did he do that? Does it m
“Bro, I thought you have gone home?” Daniel said, looking surprised on seeing me back at the club. “Yeah, but changed my mind! Give me a drink, bro!” I said before snatching the bottle of champagne from his hand. He slowly raises his head up with his gaze fixed on me. His eyes, carefully searching my mind for clues to my restlessness tonight. “It's about her, right?” He said, still looking at me. “About who? What are you talking about, dude?” I said, already draining the third glass of champagne. “Calm down dude! I said, enough of the drinking, bro! What is wrong with you?” He said, snatching back the bottle and keeping it away from my reach. “What is wrong with you? Do I look like a wannabe drunkard to you?” I said with a icy glare and he swallowed hard. “I am sorry, man! But I really hoping this is not about that girl? I mean that stripper?” “Don't call her that!” “She is a stripper, dude! That is the fucking, bitter truth!” “I said, don't call her that!" I said more coldly
“Is it that obvious on my face?" "Why won't he be scared of your cold Aura?" She said, after entering the car. "Why are you not scared of me, then?" I finally asked the question bothering me at the office. “Beyond your cold demeanor lays a kind hearted man! I know you are not heartless, Murphy!” She said softly, touching my chest. Staring into her bewitching sea blue eyes, my emotions went wild while carelesing the strains of her hair lurking out of place. Swallowing hard twice, I look at her naturally red lips, again. Suddenly, I kissed her. And i heard her gasps out in surprise, but that didn't stop me from kissing her soft lips. Those red lips have been driving me crazy ever since we arrived at the club. And I could still taste the sweetness of the juice in her saliva. Titling her head closer to mine, I deepen the kiss while her resistance, broke off. Returning the same gesture, I got full access to her lips, and God! She taste so sweet, so fucking sweet! I murmur inwardly, wh
“Murphy my man! How are you doing bro? Wow! You must be Alexandria? I have heard a lot about you! But Murphy never told me that you are more gorgeous than he described!” Daniel said with a smile while holding her hand. Mouthing my deep appreciation to him, I breathe out, deeply relieved of my anxiety. “He did? And he is just telling me about you!” She said, smiling at him. “Come sit Milady!” Daniel gillies her to one of the couches. “You are dutch too!” She said, already sitting down. “A dutch from my maternal side, and a Spanish from my paternal side!” He replied before pouring juice into a glass cup for her. And I wonder what has gotten into him acting super nice to her now. “Wow! What a great hierarchy you have got there!” She said sipping from the juice. “So how did you met my friend? You know he can act like a pear head sometimes!” He said, and he laughs softly. “Ladies first! So how did you became his bestfriend?” He say, andDaniel smiled widely. “Well.. I happened to re
“Can you just calm down and listen to me, please!" I said with my icy tone which always works effect on anyone, and it did worked, because he kept quiet immediately. “Thanks, man! Listen, like i was saying earlier on, I am coming with someone. It's my new employee. I just want you to officially know her better. But the problem is, she doesn't know me as CEO Chester…!” And he quickly interrupted again. “What do you mean, man?" I could feel him frowning now. "What I mean is that, i am interacting with her with two identities. One as Murphy who she knows, and the other as Chester who she also knows but as her Boss!" I said, and he yelled out loudly. "What the hell is that, bro? What do you think you are doing?. Wait a minute? Are you in anyway wanting to date her?. Okay, this thought of mine is silly though, but are you in anyway falling for her?” He bombarded me with questions. “Yes…, i meant No..!, I just like her as a person!” I said, getting more confused at my own words. “You