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The Bargain A revelation
Racheal blushed. “Skylar.” She said wide eyed at the young woman's audacity. “Is it so strange to imagine? You both are married and he has been falling over himself for you.” Skylar said.Racheal made a face. Really? Falling over himself?It was true that he was exceptionally kind and attentive to her needs. But she would not allow herself to think anything special of it, because she had heard those words from him earlier today.She smiled at Skylar. “Yes. Your brother is so kind.”Skylar was looking at her with surprise. “You don't know? Steffan likes you.”Racheal shifted uncomfortably on the bed. “He doesn't.”“What?”Racheal went ahead to tell her about the conversation she had overheard and then had to eavesdrop on earlier that day.Skylar was stunned and sat silently for a while. “That's strange, Because he has always…” She was saying when Steffan walked into the bedroom.Whatever happened to knocking?“Your maids said you were both in here.” Steffan said.“Oh.” Racheal relax
The Bargain Glam team
Racheal spent a few minutes trying to regain composure. Then she called for her maids. “Come, please help me get ready for a party.” She said to both young women. “Mr Steffan has sent a glam team to help you.” Luna said. “What?”“Should we turn them away?” Leah asked. Luna looked at her like she was stupid. Racheal sighed, she thought the notion was stupid too.She could not turn away the glam team the PRESIDENT’S SON had sent. She did not have such power. Even if she did, would she want to do that? Reject Steffan's sweet gesture?She walked to her vanity mirror and took a seat opposite it. “Let them in.” She instructed, looking at her maids through the mirror. The team of three professionals came in.They worked in her bedroom since she had no beauty room. One fitted the dress and styled it, and the other two worked on her hair and makeup. The last time she was fussed over like this was on her wedding day. And even then, that team were not as good as this team of two men and a
The Bargain A spectacular entrance
“Madame Dalloz.” Steffan greeted cheerfully, gently moving Racheal along so the old woman did not have to hobble all the way to them.Racheal slowly exhaled with relief. Steffan knew her, and if he greeted her so warmly, it meant she would be safe around this old woman. “Yes ma'am.” Racheal finally replied to her question from earlier, when they stood in front of the woman. “Hmmm.” The woman responded with a pleased nod.“Maman.” They all heard someone call out. The group turned to see a muscled tall man covering the floor in long strides.“Racheal, have you met my grandson Delbert?” Madame Dalloz asked, smiling into her grandson’s eyes.Delbert Dalloz returned the smile and turned to Racheal. “The famous Racheal from Xen.” He said, and taking her hands, courteously kissed her fingers. “I hope your husband has mentioned me. We are friends and business partners.”“It's nice to meet you, Mr Dalloz.” Racheal said with a polite smile. Steffan had never mentioned him or anyone else in
The Bargain A discovery
“I am sure you can easily look that up, Delbert.” Madame Dalloz said, giving him a stern look.“I prefer asking a reliable source, Maman,” Delbert replied his grandmother, while smiling at her.Racheal’s eyes widened. What was going on? Was this man trying to flirt with her or she was imagining things. “An intelligent reliable source.” Thalia said with a wide smile. Racheal was certain now that he was flirting. That was why Thalia was egging him on. She would not play this game with them.If not anything, Steffan was legally her husband. She would not disrespect him in this manner. She turned and smiled at Madame Dalloz while speaking to Delbert.“As YOUR GRANDMOTHER said” She emphasised, “I don't think there is anything I can tell you that you cannot find from equally authorised sources on the internet.”She turned to her food and concentrated on it, discouraging any further conversation. After a brief silence, Steffan said “I don't think that thief can get away with this for lo
The Bargain The gardens of Xen
The MC climbed back on the stage and led the other activities. Accolades were given to several businesses, new industry innovations were discussed and demonstrated. Racheal felt alive as she learned new things seated in the middle of very intelligent people. Thalia returned from the restroom to the hall much later.Racheal looked at her face searchingly, and she suspected Thalia had been crying although she had done a good job of repairing her makeup. She felt a little prick of guilt. Had she gone too far? Did she say too much during their confrontation?Soon after,She saw two tall blond women in short dresses walk towards their table and stop beside Steffan. None of them even acknowledged her with as much as a glance. Steffan smiled up brightly at them and one of the women bent low to whisper to him. He nodded and both women left after the second one kissed his face and caressed his chest in the full glare of everyone.Racheal felt tears burn her eyes. A few people from the crow
The Bargain An odd meeting
Racheal shook the thoughts away from her head. He would not dare. What would he tell his parents?She turned in resignation to return to the hall. If she could not find him, she would ask the guards to take her home alone. They would not refuse her. At least she doubted they would. She suddenly stopped, there was another staircase she hadn't noticed before that led down some other part of the building. She was immediately consumed by dreadful excitement. She was nervous about what she would find. She looked around to make sure no one was following her, then she slowly walked towards the staircase and went down the steps slowly. She was grateful that there was a carpet that muffled the sound of her clicking heels.She then walked down a tiny hallway till she got to a door that was slightly ajar. She held her breath and peered in.She saw men from around Steffann's age and older, all seated around a huge table. Oddly, they had on the same shade of black suit. The only thing that wo
The Bargain A mystery package for Racheal
She spent the entire morning in anxiety the next day. She knew this was not good for her health but she could not stop.She was worried. When she finally stepped out this morning, her maids had informed her that Steffan called last night but turned away after he heard her instructions about not wanting to be disturbed. At first, it had pleased her, she had turned the president’s son away. He had respected her wishes and left her alone. But as the day progressed, it began to bother her. It appeared to her that he did not care, why had he not tried even a little harder. Now, it was almost noon, he had not come to check on her to see how she was doing. She shook her head in self pity. She would never learn. Why was she suddenly so invested in this man and his actions towards her. She should be focusing her energy on other things. Making friends for one. Danna Sherrod had accused her of trying to buy allies so she would be untouchable. She might as well truly do that. She needed al
The Bargain Racheal confronts Steffan
All three young women froze. They somehow knew there would be unsavoury consequences if anyone saw these things here. Luna was the first to react. She dove for the basket, but she was not quick enough. Before she had even completely lifted it off the table, the door opened and Steffan walked in.Leah melted away, while Luna held the basket suspended in the air, her eyes bulging at having been caught.Racheal sighed. “You can take it later Luna.” There was no saving this, Steffan had already seen it. Luna slowly dropped the basket and exited the living room to the balcony. Racheal smiled weakly at Steffan but he did not return her smile.“You were missing from the party twice yesterday.” He said without preamble, walking further into the room.Racheal sighed. So she was been watched after all. She decided the best course of action was to tell the truth. “Yes.”“I cannot even trust you to behave for one minute in my absence?” He asked through gritted teeth. Racheal flinched. He wa
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