“Speaking of the devil!” I said.“Who? Fred?” She asked, and I nodded my head.“I thought you blocked his line?”“I sure did! I just don't know how he manages to keep annoying me with his endless calls”. Soon, the phone stopped ringing.“Alex!” She called my name suddenly, with a smirk.“What?” I said, wondering what is making her to smirk like that.“Maybe he is in love!” She finally said.“In Love?” I scoffed loudly, and then rolled my eyes.“You don't believe me?”“Is it that easy?”“Sometimes, Alex!. Well…just because you haven't experienced it, doesn't mean love isn't real, girl!” “Alright! Have heard you, mommy! Can I go in now?" I said, when she packed at the front of my apartment, and she laughed. “Alright, baby girl! But honestly, Alex! Someday, it's gonna be you falling hard in love with someone” “It's not gonna happen, girl! Am tired, watch your way home, shorty!” I said, walking towards my apartment door.“Oh, yeah! Laughing at your benefactor, now? Am not taking you al
“Tell you what, Alexandria?" He said, holding my hands, and I didn't resist him. “From the first day I saw you at the supermarket, I always liked you, Alex!” He said, and I looked at him, totally surprised. “At the supermarket? Not on campus?” I said, still surprised. “I was actually seeing you for the second time at the campus! I knew it was you, the moment I walked into the lecture hall, so I had to look for a way to sit close, and talk to you” He said, and I kept quiet. “And when you suggested we go out, I was happy because I had wanted to do the same! And now, you are trying to push me away! Why, Alex?”. “I just told you, Fred! It was just for fun!” I said, removing my hand from his. “Fun? But we can still make it work! We can make it work out, Alex!” He said , trying to hold my hand, but I resisted him, and shifted back a little bit. “Honestly speaking, Fred! It's can't work out because, I don't do relationships” “It doesn't matter, Alex! I am willing to wait fo
Here we go again!" I said, tired of going on, and on with his talks of love. “Get out, Fred! And, please stop nagging me with your endless calls. I might consider taking legal action against you if you keep on doing so” I said, walking towards the closed door. “Alex!” He paused, closed his eyes, breathed softly, and then opened his eyes. I was surprised to see them red with suppressed tears. “Was he crying? Because of me? Or because of love?” I wonder silently in my mind. “Alex, I am going to respect your decision of not calling you, but I am not backing out so soon. I just can't give up on my feelings, on my love for you!” I will keep on hoping till you change your mind about doing relationships. Till, then, stay safe!” He said, and then walked out at once!" Breathing out deeply in relief, I closed the door and walked into the tiny kitchen to make breakfast. “God! I am damned hungry!” I exclaimed loudly, while bringing out eggs from their crates. ****** The next week was
“What the hell is this all about Fred?" I said calmly, not wanting to attract a crowd to us.“This is what it's all about? You not doing relationships, or trying not to love me, so that you can be free to keep on fucking every dick you see?” He said, and I slapped him hard across his face. “Lady! Jesus Christ!” Eddie shouted, totally shocked at my action.“And what are you still doing here, fuck head?” I said, and Eddie ran off immediately.Turning to look at Fred, I hissed, and tried to walk away but he held my right hand quickly, and I turned to slap him again. This time, a few people were already watching us from afar. “Don't you dare touch me again, fucker! Who the hell do you think you are?” I yelled at him, now. Quickly, he placed his hands in his black color sweatpant pocket, while trying to blink back the moist forming in his eyes.“Alex, what is going on? Sande ran down to our direction. It seems someone went to inform her. “Tell this fucker, to stay away from me or else
Angela! That is what her name is, but I renamed her ‘Mousea’, because she literally does everything like a mouse. From setting up board meetings to replying to the pressmen, she is totally unreliable, and it drives me crazy!. Out of the respect I had for my friend, I quietly let her off. Recently, work has been so hectic for me, that I haven't got the time to fuck a hottie. Since I broke up with the popular supermodel Sofia, I haven't asked another hottie out for a week now. The paparazzi spoke lengthy of our break up, well… more hotties have been on the queue, trying to outdo each other. “What is the news all about now?” I asked Andrus, a slim body male assistant, newly employed after Angela. I am tired of employing female assistants, who thinks about fucking their boss, instead of doing their job. “It's about the stock market, sir! News about our investors making moves about leaving the deal is currently circulating in the media” he said, looking at the tabloid on his hand. “L
Nodding their heads in satisfaction of seeing the high margin, prices, and high demand of the stocks, they smiled brightly. “After doing research about the current market value, its profit accumulating margin, and of course, the way football fans are going crazy about ‘Los De Mexer’, I thought it might be a good idea to add him to the list of our star football players! What do you all think?” I said, and they started whimpering among themselves. Then, one of them raised his hand to say something.“It's an excellent idea, president Chester! I believe it will increase the corporations' stock market!” A bald man in his late forties said.“Good! Yes, anyone else?” I asked, looking at them, and another, raised his hands.“Buying the Italian football player will make more people, especially his fans, to patronize the company's sporty channels which in turn will bring more profit to the corporation” A man in his late thirties, whose hair color seems to be naturally silver, said to the agre
“It was nice doing business with y'all!" I said, while putting the documents in a black briefcase. “The pleasure is ours, Chairman Chester! I must confess, it is a great honor to have you here personally with us! I thought you were going to send over your company's legal team!” A man in his late fifty, and who happens to be the president of Rowainland football Club, established fifteen years ago. The club has trained more football players than others, and recently, their football star ‘Los De Mexer’ has become a hot cake in the football sport world, hence my interest in buying it. Majority Football fans are normally into betting games, or making odds, on their favorite stars during football matches. And the cooperation is into sporty channels too… Just three years of Introducing this part of business into the company, it has yield more millions of dollars profits into the cooperation, thereby increasing our net worth in the business world. Currently, we have three football stars
What is wrong with him?" I asked Mrs Abigail, the house caretaker. “The doctor said, it's stage two cancer!” She said looking sad. “Stage two cancer? Well! It's not serious yet!” I said, and she turned to gasp at me in horror. “Alexandria! What is wrong with you? That is a nasty word to say about your own father, young lady!” She yelled at me, but I just blinked my eyes at her. Surprised to see her reacting this way. “Let her be, Mrs Abigail! I really own her alot…!” My dad said, avoiding my eyes. Shifting uncomfortably on the bed, Mrs Abigail quickly helped him to adjust his head better on the pillows, before turning to glare at me. “No, sir! No matter what you did in the past, she still needs to pay attention to your health now, at least as your daughter!” Mrs Abigail said, and I tried not to smirk at her. “It's alright, Mrs Abigail!” My dad said, before coughing slightly. Quickly she rushes off to get him a glass of water. “She is good! Or are you fucking her too?” I said
I fell in love with the simple, yet elegant decorations. It made me feel a little bit at home.Ten minutes later, I was done. You look beautiful, ma'am!” Selena said after putting the final touch to my clipped bun-hairstyle.“Thank you!” I said while staring at the sea blue eyes gazing back at me from the dressing mirror. The emerald necklace compliment the black color off-shoulder styled lengthy gown. Suddenly someone knocked gently on the closed door.“Yes!” Quickly Selena went to check out the reason for the knock. Opening, and closing back the door swiftly, I couldn't tell who the person was.“Ma'am, It's time!” She rushed towards me while I stood up slowly. Holding my black color clutch sized purse, we both went downstairs, where he was already waiting for me.“I thought I said twenty minutes?” He said while checking his wristwatch, the moment he saw me. “Sorry I'm… .. late!” I paused on my words on seeing him dressed up in a simple white color totem-neck styled long sleeve swe
“What?” I said, deeply embarrassed with his stare. “You love it so much?” “You can say that again!” I said before chewing on the noddles with chopsticks, no longer embarrassed of his silent stares, and smug smile. He can go on watching me without eating, while I finish off everything. Murphy did informed him well about my favorite dishes. Eating more of the noddles, and pork meat, I suddenly saw something shinny inside the broth of the noddles. Curiously, i picked it up with the chopsticks. On seeing what it is, a loud gasps unconsciously escaped from my mouth. “I know it's not a proper marriage, but what is worth doing, is worth doing! Will you do me the honor of being my contract wife?” He said, already on his knees, staring intensely at my eyes, and I went mute unsure of what to say or how to respond to his crazy question. “Despite my traumatic past, yet I have always secretly hoped and dreamed about the day of being proposed to by a man that loves me. But what should I called
“I know it is possible for million of people to have the same eyes color, but how can they feel the same? The hidden warmth, and kindness behind the cold aura emitting from him, just like Murphy's” I thought inwardly while his eyes keeps trying draw me in, to trap me, and make me one with him. “Are you done?” He suddenly asked, and I jolt out of my thoughts. Swallowing my saliva back, I shifted uncomfortably in the seat before releasing the seat belt. “Yeah! Can we go in now?” I said, looking away from his face, feeling embarrassed. “Right after you, Milady!” He said with a soft chuckle, and I paused on my track. “Is there something you are not telling me?” I turned to look at him. “Humm…Something like what?” He asked, I saw those hints of fear in his eyes again. “I don't know! Maybe you should tell me about it!” I watched him nervously rubbing his palm against each other vigorously. “Tell you what, Alexis?” Listen dear, I am not hiding anything from you, okay! I wouldn't h
“Oh! That is kind of you sir!” I said, feeling relieved a little bit when he informed me of his intentions of taking over my father's medical treatment immediately. At least, my decision is not in vain. “You mean this evening? Alright! I will get prepared before then. Okay, see you later, bye sir!” Ending the call, I breathe out again. He is indeed not wasting time. Since he wants to officially introduce me to his parents before the commencement of the wedding plans, I need to start preparing myself for a gorgeous dress to wear. Taking a brief look at the quiet front view of the compound, I closed up the window and walked away. ************ CHESTER BLACKWOOD POV Waiting restlessly the second day, I gave up hope of her ever accepting my offer until I received her call. “Yes!” I did a happy fist up in the sir before pacing around the room, wondering what to do next now that she has finally accepted me. Suddenly I stopped on my track, picked up my car keys and head out of the hous
“I knew it! I knew it was going this direction, but not the way I envision it to be!. So, what was your reply?” She giggled happily, and I wished I never wasted my time discussing it with her. She was going to make me agreed to it in the first place! Well, not that I had a choice, though!. “Nothing yet! He give me two days to think about it!” “Listen girl! There is absolutely nothing much to think, or worry about. Consider it as a job employment were you are being paid handsomely at the end of the month!. A marriage with convenience? And just for six months?. Girl, you are in for some luck! Chances of you getting a better medical treatment for your dad is slim! Plus an avenue for you setting up your future is guaranteed! So what are you scared of?” She asked the question that have made me restless since I came back from the party. “Yes! What am I really scared of? Afraid that I might end up loving him? Or afraid that I might miss a chance with Murphy?” I questioned myself inwardly.
“Welcome home, sir!” The housekeeper hurried out to welcome me.“Thank you Mrs Williams!” I said while one of the bodyguard’s opens the car door for me. “Are you going in, sir?” She asked slowly, and I turned sharply to look at her, puzzled by her question.“Is there any reason for me not to enter my own house, Mrs Williams?”“No sir! Well, sir….” She started stuttering, and I watched her moving her arms behind her back nervously.“Is there something you are not telling me, Mrs Williams?” I narrowed my eyes at her.“I……well, I……i…..” She kept on stuttering, and I became confused.“Welcome back from the party, darling!” A female voice I have come to dislike sounded. Turning slowly to the direction the voice was coming from, I saw Sofia cat-walking towards me.“Now listen to me, Mrs Williams! The next time you allow strangers into my house without my consent, consider yourself sacked immediately!” I said coldly, while she nods her head vigorously to my words.“Yes..yes, sir!”“Who is a
“And why is that?" She interrupted , frowning her face. "Because you are the wife, and hence I won't want eyes on your reputation as well as that of my family’s?" "Oh! I get it! Well, honestly, isn't fair!” She said, but I choose to ignore it. “The fifth one, I like I said, no flirting with the opposite gender as a married woman, and don't expect any form of intimacy from me!” I said, and she breathes out softly. “I have a condition too!" "Go on please!” “I won't be working with you at the company! And can we live separately?” She asked, and I frowned at the last part. “How do you intend to make it look real to the outside world if we were to be living separately? As the wife of a famous billionaire, all eyes especially the media eyes will be on you, finding faults from all angles!” I explained, and she breathes out softly, again. “I am smarter than she is! No man will flirt with my wife even if it a contract marriage!” I said inwardly. “Do you agree to my first request th
“Thank you, Sir! You don't look bad yourself!” She replied. “Hummm…” “Go ahead!" I said when she hesitated from saying something. “Have you been able to call Murphy? His mobile number isn't connecting any more!” “Are you that worried about him?” I asked wondering if I should be happy about this or not. “He is my very good friend, of course I will be worried about his safety!” She said as a matter of fact. “While I believe he is fine, but I haven't heard from him either. His line isn't connecting just like you rightly observed!” I said, suddenly annoyed for no reason. “If you say so! But kindly let me know whenever you can reach him!” “No problem!” I said before opening the door to a place that I haven't been to in a very long while. “Is this your…?” She turned to stare at me, looking surprised. “Yeah, it is!” I said feeling proud of my decision of bringing her here. “This is beautiful!" You must have spend a great part of your childhood here!" She said, running her elegan
“Who is she?” “Wow!” “She is damned gorgeous!” Some of the guests whimpers, still looking at her as she walked towards us. “Alex, darling! Thank you for coming! And I must confess, you look stunning in this dress of yours!” My mom embraced her. “Thank you mom! I got this for you!” She said, handed over a boutique of red roses to her and then a box wrapped with gold color. “Wow! Thank you for the gift, honey! Everyone please meet my soon to be daughter-in-law!” My mom suddenly announced, smiling as if it was the most casual thing to say in the world. I couldn't observed the expression on her face due to the mask but I hear her sharp breath just like me and her body went stiff for a while. I watched the unreadable expression on her face slowly turning into a smile when the some of the guests rally around her. It seems someone probably asked her a sensitive question because she suddenly turned to smile at me before answering whatever questions they're asking. “You never told me ab