All Chapters of At Arm's length : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

I've never been this nervous before, I submitted my resignation letter this morning, I know Chi would be so mad at me, but the thing was that I already made up my mind. The last thing I wanted was for Mr Ian to find out about my pregnancy. I dragged my feet down to the powder room slowly, ignoring the curious look the staffs were giving, they could say hurtful things behind my back but definitely can't say it to my face, cowards and rumour carriers.  I sighed heavily as I doused my face with water.  "Are you fine? " a familiar voice asked, I turned around to find Thelma behind me.  "Yes," I whispered softly.  "Are you sure? " she asked again.  "Yes, I am. " I replied looking away. "Okay, but if you need anyone to talk to. I'm here for you." she replied, tapping my shoulder before exiting the room. &nb

 If I hadn't come earlier to the eatery to try out a new recipe, I would not have seen her. Something about her gripped my gaze. With a quick step she walked through the foyer of the eatery, she had this eager kind of look on her face, she was not even paying attention to the weird stares she got from the workers. I was on my way to the small kitchen when I noticed her.  I smiled to myself, she was an absolute  welcome diversion, appreciatively I noticed her hour glass figure and her voluptuous curves, she was tall and her figure was'nt that set off by her well fitted cream suit and flat shoes. But she was very okay.  I find it hard to believe I didn't notice how pretty she was until now. Her hair a black Afro was braided and parked up in a bun.I couldn't believe I ignored her entirely, without showing any form of interest, even though she chased and chased.  I stared at her, watching her to discreetly to see what she was

A low music could be heard playing at the background as I walked around the gym. The weather was a bit chilly, that explains why the gym wasn't full today. I could count the people that were in, just about seven to ten, males in particular. The females probably won't come in not until noon. Like the mini eatery down the street, I own and manage this small gym too, it is not large, neither does it have any touch of sophistication but I have great plans for it. I have the intentions of making it more big and equipped than this. As usual, following my daily routine. I was here for my usual morning check in. I walked round the gym step by step with my both hands in the pocket of my grey joggers. The smell of the lavender air freshener I bought at the store the previous month lingered round the gym. I sniffed and inhaled deeply in appreciation. The smell was welcoming,  it will definitely cover up the smell of sweats cause it was really stro

Three weeks later. The chirps of the morning birds making their usual sounds roused me up from sleep. I rose up and padded barefooted to the bathroom to relieve myself. My ears perked up as I heard a loud knock on my door.  "An early Saturday morning." I muttered under my breath, as I wasn't expecting any guests today except for my girl friend Alma Blossoms. Yes, I and Alma started dating some weeks back and it has been going on well.  "who is there?" I asked, raising my voice a little bit higher as I walked shirtless to the sitting room, I proceeded to open the door gently without confirming who it was.  "Nancy!" I exclaimed staring at the short woman in a black fitted body con gown.  "What are you doing here? " I asked, trying not to look at her cleavage. "I came to check up on you. Anything bad in that?" she asked, pushing the door wide

Time flies they say, and I totally understand why. Now adays, night descends with no warning. Friday came too soon than I thought. The year is coming to end in haste. Today was scheduled as specially as a day to visit Alma's family. I wasn't a bit nervous. I was rather eager, the kind of 'Let's just get this thing done' type of eagerness.  I wiped of the beads of sweat forming on my forehead as I zoomed into the magnificent compound of Alma's family house. I could notice a bit of excitement from Alma as she waved to the gateman. Alma led me to a spacious room with rich furnishings, a portable beverage table with walls of books. "Stay here, let me go inform my family." Alma said softly, smiling at me.  "Okay, baby." I replied winking. I sat on a leather chair as Alma exited the room, I reclined on the seat, looking around the room. Pictures could be seen hanging on the walls, the corner of m