CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN*The deal is Struck*An awkward silence lingered.His brows pinched together in confusion. Of course, it was expected.Asking him to become her personal bodyguard out of the blue would definitely throw him in a state of confusion. "Personal bodyguard? Where is this coming from Janice?" He finally asked, the confusion still etched on his face.She smiled to herself. There's something amusing seeing him like that."Relax. Sweaty pants." She teased.He ignored the joke. His face was still grim with confusion as he await her explanation."Or maybe I should couch the question like this, will you be my personal bodyguard during my short vacation in South Africa?" She asked sternly, looking him in the eye. A small frown formed between his brows as he silently processed her offer.Truth be told, this was a rather unexpected offer. To be her personal guard? Really? Clearly, she's damn serious.He puffed out a breath."Why should I?" He quizzed sceptically.Janice had pred
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT*A night walk*She turned to leave when he clamped a hand on her shoulder, halting her in her tracks."Let me walk you home. It's quite late." He offered softly. Her gut, once again, erupted with butterflies. This man had far too muchpower over her, and she knew that if she wasn’t careful she would give in to every desire she had."S-sure!" She stammered. Fuck her! He closed the cabin door gently and they commenced their journey past the stables and down the wasteland to the main residence. The moon was no longer hidden behind the clouds as its silver light glowed steadily in the midnight sky. The chirping of crickets and the hooting of owls broke the eerie quietness of the night as they made their way in silence. Thankfully, Drake came along with his torch to lead the way in the dark. The chilly breeze picked up, and shepulled my arms tight across her chest to hide the telltale sign that the temperature had dropped a few degrees, as her nipples hardene
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE*Not again, Dad*Outside the open bedroom window, birds were chirping, and a nice air tickled her feet as it blew in. She must have kicked them out of my duvet somewhere during the night. She gradually opened each eye, groggily scanning her bedroom room. Her laptop was partially open on my desk-she spent some time during the night browsing through South Africa's traditions and other related stuff about her vacation country. The curtains were wide open, permitting the early morning sun to filter in. Her yesterday's worth of clothing was still hanging over the side of the hamper. The house was eerily quiet as She lay in bed, staring at nothing in particular, trying to muster the strength to get out of bed. She drew in deep breaths and exhaled slowly.She had also spent the night, dreaming about Drake Hughen. His perfect-shaped body, hard and strong underneath her naked body. They were on a vacation together, like a couple, a real couple. But she didn't exactl
CHAPTER FORTY* The Family's business comes first*Irritated, she slammed the cutlery on the table with a low groan forming in her throat as she glared at her father across the table.Nothing ruffles her feathers more than her father throwing shades at her concerning how dissatisfied he was with her apathy towards the family's company. She thought they had discussed this over and over again until he ultimately agreed to help set up her fashion store. Apparently, she was mistaken as he never ceases to raise the issue at every slightest opportunity. Honestly, it is beginning to get on her nerves and for heaven's sake! not today of all days that she was already prepared to discuss her vacation trip with him. Just great!The wide smile on his face suddenly disappeared as he met the glaring look of his daughter fuming silently across the dining table.He perched on his chair as he drew closer to the table, and guilt wrinkled his brows. He knew he messed up but it can't be helped! There'
CHAPTER FORTY-ONE*Her father is disappointed in her!*Mr Jordan was gaping at her incredulously across the dining table.With raised brows, he asked softly, "Sweetie? What is it? I thought you wanted to say something. I'm all ears."She reached for the glass of milk and gulped almost all the contents down. She cleared her throat loudly and look her father intently in the eye.Hazel's eyes locked on hazel eyes as a short silence lingered."Dad, it's about the vacation." She finally spoke.Her father's brows shot up instantly. He reclined in his seat."Okay. I'm all ears." He urged.She pressed her lips together, trying to piece the words accordingly in her mind."Well, you see, I'm contemplating going to South Africa for a short vacation. We have already decided it's going to be South Africa." She paused for effect as she studied his reaction. He was still calm with both of his hands clasped together thoughtfully.Then suddenly, as if his brain just finished processing the actual wor
CHAPTER FORTY-TWO*The big contract day!*The silky luxurious Benz screeched to a halt in front of the skyscraper building peaking up in the clear blue morning sky. The built security man dressed in a black suit and a dark pair of glasses fixed on his face was already waiting for his arrival and as soon as the car stopped in front of the building, he efficiently opened the passenger's door for Mr Jordan. He slipped out of the luxurious car with his expensive leather black shoes poking out and then his entire body.He squared his shoulders and sighed deeply. His chauffeur, Mr Briggs, quickly got out of the car and gave the security man his briefcase."Be on standby for now." He instructed the chauffeur."Yes sir." He acknowledged with a slight bow and then retreated to the car and drove into the parking lot.He glanced at his Cartier's expensive wristwatch to look at the time. The time reads 9.05 am. Good. At least they have twenty minutes to prep and finalize before the investors arri
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE*The big contract Day 2- Old friends*"The board meeting had already been set, sir. We're waiting on your order." Collins said. Collins was a slender tall man with the face of a fifteen-year-old child. His light brown hair was slightly tousled. He was clad in a regular fit two-button suit and his medicated glasses were propped up at the bridge of his nose as his wary dark brown eyes were trained on the reports as he rustled through.Mr Jordan nodded, still fiddling with the ballpoint pen in his hand."I discovered a few errors when I was going through the reports a while ago. Here I marked them." Mr Jordan said as he pointed to the sections where the markings were visible to collins."I need them corrected immediately. I suspected you would have at least exercised due diligence before you submitted the report. We don't have time dallying around for heaven's sake!" He hollered. "I am sincerely sorry sir! I had Madison type out the report. The mistake must have bee
CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR*The big contract day 3 - The board meeting*"The board meeting begins now!" The Shrill commanding tone vibrating from the in-ceiling speaker system filled the office. "All workers are to report to the board room immediately!"At once, there was a commotion in the office as all the workers began scampering about the office in urgency, getting ready and making their way to the board room.By now, Mr Thomas Jordan and his best friend, Mr George Castle were already in the board room.Collins approached the Board Room with the corrected reports. When he spotted Mr Castle sitting beside his boss he froze in his tracks.His lips parted to speak but no words came."Oh Hi, collins, Good to see you again." Mr Castle grinned at him with a curt wave."Oh, Good morning sir, what a pleasant surprise!" He managed to croak out with a forced smile.Oh, he's so screwed if Mr Jordan finds out that he's been filling in on all things with Mr Castle without his knowledge and now he is