All Chapters of The Apt One: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

It was weekend, Nathan decided to do some exercise since it was a sunny, peaceful bright day, birds flew everywhere singing, his house was mourning, he was really bored staying in and went outside his gate to take a walk down to market square.His new restaurant was equipped and furnished with everything he needed. He wanted his restaurant to look like it was in the city, something new and different attracts people and make them interested unlike the food stalls outside roaming in the town.He got to the market square everywhere was crowded but not so crowded like the city that was over populated. As he was exploring, looking around he bumped into a lady who held some vegetables and beverages in the shopping bags.“I’m sorry, Ms.…” He bent to pick the bags and ingredients on the floor. The lady rose her head to see the one who bumped into her.“You!” she exclaimed at the sight of him.His eyebrows lifted in question as his blue

Prepared for power, Celeste was surprised by the gentleness of what was more promise than proper kiss, as the entire world narrowed down to the drugging feel of Nathaniel Bernard’s lips against hers. It was as if he was the first man to kiss her, the first man she’d ever wanted to kiss her.As Nathan deepened the kiss, degree by intoxicating degree, Celeste felt a golden heat flow through her, making her feel as if she’d swallowed the sun. they could have stood there in the cool night mist, Nathan kissing Celeste, her kissing him back for a moment, a minute, an hour, or an eternity.Desire uncurled inside her and as she found herself wanting more, Celeste struggled to remember that she’d never been a type of woman who brief sexual flings after she divorced her husband or a typical woman falling for awesome stranger. She was only here to stay away for misfortunes. Which definitely precluded giving into the temptation where this man was concerned.

After a long day from work, it was 4:29pm, Nathan stood with his jeep at the front of the gate. As Carly, Neil and Celeste walked to the jeep.“I’m quite feeling guilty leaving you all at home, Neil make sure you have a glass of milk before going to bed.”“Sure, mom.” He turned to Nathan. “Nathan take good care of my mom.” He winked and ran off to the house.“If you’re sure.” She hesitated even as she longed to leave with Nathan.“I’m absolutely sure, Nathan would take good care of you isn’t it?” Carly looked at Nathan.“With absolute care, don’t mistake that.” He replied with a wink.“Bye” Carly and exchanged hugs and she left with Nathan.Four hours later, Celeste was sitting across from Nathan in the light-house Hotel away from Nocturndely.“God, you’re gorgeous.” He lifted a glass of champagne he’d ordered in a silent toast. “Beauty, courage and intelligence, all wrapped in a package. The gods were definitely generous to you, when they w

After a day of teaching, whining and a lot of smiles, Celeste dropped the present (parcel) she had brought for Neil when coming from the school, on the table in the living room. Carly took up the wrapped gift and studied it, curious of what was in the box.“Sis, what’s this? Who is it for?”“It’s a present for Neil. A video game, He loved this when we lived into the city, I happen to see it when coming and I bought it.”“Okay. I’m sure he’ll like it very much.”“Speaking of which, where is he? Isn’t he back from school yet?” she looked around.“No, I thought he always arrive late from school.”“Not today, I even went to inform him at his school that I’ll be really late today” she glanced at her wristwatch “And it’s 6:30pm already.” She was beginning to feel worried. “Dad! Papa!!” she ran to meet her father who was wheeling into the living room. “Did you talk to Neil? I mean has he called you today? You’ve seen him or you know where he is?” she

TENNathan sat in a bar pallor with his friend, a long-time friend. Timothy. He looked blue. He shouldn’t have gone too far or has he done something wrong. He loved her and he’s really eager to give them a chance. A lifetime. He just hopes Celeste does not let him down. He’ll be shattered.“Hey, Nathan, you’ve been looking blue since I got you from the airport. Woman problem or otherwise.” Timothy asked.Nathan knew Timothy for 5 years of his life and he sure hasn’t change about everything becoming or being a woman’s dilemma. Well he was right he was thinking about a woman. A special woman.“Yeah, I proposed to her but I awaits a response, she’s been bitten once so she’s scared.” He sighed.“Don’t worry, my friend, she would come around if she loves you enough, think positively okay, cheer up.” Timothy smiled. “I have to go now; my wife is going to be getting worried why I’m late. She sent her regards to you.Nathan looked at Timothy and smiled. A family man.