chapter 3 Strange things Love can do to a man

Linda Roberge's point of view

On getting to work,I grabbed a cup of coffee and got set to work,I don't really have lots of work to do today because I had worked overnight yesterday when I couldn't sleep.

I arranged the files I worked on overnight and headed towards my boss office to ask him if he was less busy and that I would want to seek his opinion about the marketing strategies I prepared for the new products that's to be launched in two weeks or so .

I knocked gently at his door and he invited me in ." Good day sir,I actually prepared some marketing strategies yesterday; will you like to go through them?"I said mustering up all the politeness in me ,"this is work"I scolded myself. He took a long look at me and told me no that he would like to go through me instead which caught me unaware.

"Boss,I don't think I understand what you are saying"I replied and he said"Linda,call me by my name please, you know I have feelings for you right from the beginning. You know am supposed to be your man if not for your parents that gave you out in marriage at a tender age . Why are you behaving as if you've forgotten all about me apart from me being your boss?, Linda, please don't do this to me....I learnt from someone that you don't love your husband and that the marriage was imposed on you both by your parents.........we can always start from somewhere.....I love you Linda......I love you so much that my heart hurts a lot when ever I see you with another man". With that he strolled to where I stood transfixed with my mouth wide agaped and took my hands into his stroking it affectionately.

I was shut of words ,I did not know what to say to Kenneth Black. His secretary came in and he still didn't let go of my hands,he kept looking at me expectantly pleading with me with his eyes that I should accept the feelings he'd been nurturing for me for years now.

His secretary wanted to excuse us but he told her to wait that he's discussing with their boss girl-friend-to-be . Omi-god,I can't believe this is happening to me,I really can't.

The shocked look on her face jolted me back to life. I removed my hand from his as gently as I could and shooked my head ,I can't go into this. I'm already married to to Charles Williams and can't rat out now not ever. I can't go against my parents I love them so much. But then,I love Kenneth also, he's my childhood sweetheart. We've been friends for years now and I enjoy his company at all times unlike that conceited Charles that happens to be my husband.

"Boss.....I mean Kenneth....I think I need some time and space.....I...I don't know what to say yet .I don't think it can work out..... I mean am already married and you know that"I said meeting his gaze almost shivering. He walked to my side and hugged me so tightly"just calm down and think about it carefully,hmmm?, I just wanted to tell you that I love you so much babe so take your time and think carefully,am sure you won't make the wrong choice" he said before withdrawing from the hug.

He then sat on his chair and pulled me to his lap collecting the files from his secretary who exit the room immediately. "You're so beautiful"he whispered into my ear and a tingling sensation took over me. I think I like this guy but I can't cheat on my husband. He caressed my face and leaned in to kiss me but I placed a finger on his lips before it touched mine. I gat up from his laps, adjusted my suit and left his office without saying a single word.

On getting to my office, I couldn't concentrate on anything. What Kenneth told me kept on bothering me. I just don't understand what he meant by telling me all those stuff now when he knows fully well that am married to someone else. I was still thinking when his secretary came to meet me at my office.

She told me to accept our boss advances towards me and that almost all of those working in the company knows he look at me in a special way. She also stated that he had asked her about what to do about the unrequited love he had for me when I hit them with the news of my marriage and she had told him to tell me about it first. "Our boss is really in love with you Linda, the ball is in your court now ,be quick with your decision and make the right one dearie,I will leave now so I don't disturb you, take care"she said before leaving for her office.

I was so tired and confused with everything that was happening that I had shutted down my computer placing my head on my desk to have some rest before it's closing hour when the office intercom rang .

I picked up and realised that it is my boss,he asked me why I had disconnected my PC and I told him I wanted to rest a bit before it's time to go home. He also asked me out for dinner but I told him am not interested and with that I ended the call.

"Hello beauty, aren't you going home tonight ?"a male voice had said interrupting my sweet sleep, I had hissed at the stupidity of the person and forced myself to lift my head up to see who the person is and boom!!!,it was my boss!. "I'm so sorry sir...I ......I didn't know you are the one"I had apologized to him but he kept looking at me anyways.

"How many times will I tell you to call me by my name Linda?"he retorted humourously closing the gap between us. He held my waist and marched the centre of my sex to his erection. "Kenneth,stop it "I said my voice almost being a whisper and he dropped me abruptly"I just wanted you to call me by my name, baby "he said.

He offered to take me home since I am not with my car and I accepted after lots of hesitation. I thought the ride was gonna be uncomfortable but it wasn't at all,he didn't say anything about what happened earlier today.

He dropped me off at home and got down from the car to kiss my forehead and wished me a goodnight. I stood there transfixed till his car was out of view before I proceeded inside. I really don't understand this guy at all. "Time to face the arrogant lion"I told myself bracing for the worst scenario.

I gat inside the living room and met an angry Charles at home . His mom asked about the man that dropped me off at home and I told her it was my boss. I gave my greetings to dad and all others getting into the kitchen. I quickly prepared dinner of fried yam and sauce .

We ate silently at the dining room and I excused myself after wishing everyone goodnight. I had lots running in my brain so I took a shower and crawled into my bed.

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Charles Williams Point of View:

I got down when I get to my company and my escorts, secretary, personal assistant and others had already lined up at the first front door of the company before my arrival. I put my hands in my suit pocket and kept my chin up and head high walking to the first door. It's already 1pm , I arrived just in time for the meeting.

"Good afternoon sir"they chorused when I got into their midst and I nodded in response. The door opened and I stepped in first with my secretary at my left and my personal assistant at my right. Others followed suite at my back each getting into their office when they reach the floor and corridors leading to it .

The slightly tacky chandeliers were being dusted and as I headed for the second of four banks of elevators with my secretary and personal assistant, I began to get pissed off. I don't know why am this disturbed about the relationship between my wife and her boss but I know one thing for sure and that is the fact that I am not falling in love with my wife.

I had looked at my personal assistant when she asked me whether all was well and told her to help me look into the relationship that exist between Linda Roberge which is my wife and her boss. She nodded and surprisingly for me,my nerves calmed down.

I shifted in my chair and rang the bell to signify the beginning of the meeting between boards and sat myself down after reaching for a cup of coffee to keep me going.

The meeting lasted for 3hrs 25mins and everyone got out looking pale except me of course that happens to be the cause of their headaches and paleness . "You have to manage your company well and make sure the boards give account for every budget money the company dispenses out if you don't wanna go bankrupt"I thought within myself with a satisfied grin.

After going through some files in my office,my thoughts drifted back to Linda. What will she be doing right now? ,I pictured her making love with her boss and get visibly angry shaking with great fury ; Linda is to be touched that way by me alone ,she is my wife so I own her body and soul. Maybe I would have to ask her to quit her job when I get home.

"Don't misunderstand me,I don't love her but I can't allow her to cheat on me"I said to my personal assistant who was grinning at me mischievously when she brought me the report I told her to look into.

As per the report, Linda got to her office,had coffee and went into her boss office instantly with no files in her hand and got out later adjusting her dress. Her boss secretary discussed with her when she got out of her boss'office and it seem she looked depressed in the picture attached to it .

It seems she's making out with her boss and was deceiving us all earlier today. Sweat beads formed on my forehead and before I knew what was going on,my body started shooking rigorously . My personal assistant asked if I was okay and I nodded cos I was tongue tied.

I told her to excuse me and weeped like a baby on my desk. How dare she cheat on with someone as low as that?, to hell with Linda and her boss!.

As if by impulse,I lifted my head up wiped my tears and asked myself the reason why I was crying. This is the first time I would weep because of a woman not to talk of a woman I have no feelings for. But what's wrong with me lately,why would I get all fucked up just because of a lady?. This is not me at all, Charles please wake up from your deep slumber and stop being clumsy all cos of a woman.

Dejected, I got up from my seat and walked up to my P.A's office. I met her operating her p.c ,I closed it and told her to be my girlfriend. She looked shocked and had checked my body temperature to know if am okay . "I'm bloody fine Vivian!,just be my girlfriend please "I retorted angrily at her and she told me her answer would depend on my mood tomorrow morning. I agreed and asked to drop her at her house on my way home and she nodded in agreement.