Chapter Three (Visit the grand villa)

Damien POV 

I got into my room and went straight to the cellar, took out a Johnie Walker whiskey, and poured out some for myself ”Hmmm this liquor has lifted my mood”. The ringing of my phone made me snap back to reality and I dipped my hand inside my pant pocket for the phone, looking at the caller id got me worried.

My mum Empress Graham is a tough one and I know her reason for wanting to see me but I have to protect Myra at least for her condition at the moment. Suddenly thoughts of Myra flooded my head, the way she smiled and her excitement when she was telling me about the baby's gender, even though I have known about it for weeks now but I decided to keep it to myself. 

Gulping down the remaining liquor, I placed a call to my secretary to inform the driver that we will be heading to the grand villa in a jiffy. I moved to the bathroom to take a shower and after that, I applied my unscented body lotion and took out a plain white tee and dark blue faded jeans, and sneakers to fit, I took out Olive Christian’s Imperial Majesty perfume and sprayed it.

The buzzing of my phone alerted me to my secretary's call, and he informed me that Mercedes Maybach was waiting outside.

I went downstairs and met my wife Myra sleeping on the couch. She looks so adorable that I couldn't resist the urge to plant a kiss on her forehead and carry her upstairs to my room so she could sleep comfortably. I got to my bedroom and placed her on the bed gently so she wouldn't wake up and covered her small body with a quilt. I heard her whisper my name in her sleep, smiled, and slept back. I watched for a moment then turned and left the room while gently closing the door.

I got into the car and sent my mum a text that said “ I am on the way”  so she won't continue calling. The ride to the grand villa was a quiet and meditative one. I closed my eyes and dozed off with my worries, the car stopped at the grand villa and my Secretary had to tap me to inform me of our arrival. I opened my eyes and stepped out of the car and walked toward the hallway.

My mum came in and hugged me tightly while asking if I came with Myra, she never loved her and has always seen her as an outsider. We moved to the lounge to have a conversation but she insisted I have dinner before any other discussion. The maids served potatoes and spinach, chicken kebabs, and shrimp noodles for dinner. After eating, we left the dining room on the patio. My mum cleared her voice. This is her way of telling you that she is ready to talk. I turned around and looked at her waiting for her to speak.

She asked about the baby's gender and I told her it was not necessary since Myra will be due for delivery in a couple of days, and we should wait and find out. She doesn't look pleased with my response, “shaking her head” she asked if I have forgotten the reason she consented to my marriage and also if I have forgotten the Graham Empire is at risk of collapsing without an heir.

I didn't utter a word, the look on my mum’s face is enough evidence to show that she was in pain, the cracking of her voice, and the way she is holding her scarf tightly as if she was holding back the tears. This broke my heart, I can't stand my mum in pain. I have watched her build the company alone after my dad’s demise. Mrs. Empress Graham, I can't watch what you worked hard to build crumble. If giving her an heir to the empire will make her happy then I have to do something about it.

I hugged her tightly and whispered in her ears that all will be fine and I won't let her down. She looked at me and smiled, I could see the tiny teardrops around her eyes and I brushed them out with my hand. We discussed other stuff about the company's headways and chatted more.

Looking at my Hublot big-bang wristwatch and it's already past 11 in the night, bade my mum goodnight and pecked her soft cheeks, and left the house. Immediately I got into the car, I ordered the driver to take me to my favorite club. I need to relieve this stress. I checked my phone and noticed that Myra had called severally but I wasn't in the mood to talk to her at the moment. The Mercedes Maybach stopped in front of Lusty strip club and people watched in awe. I got out of the car and got inside the club, ordered a martini, and took two shots while sitting and watching the strippers seductively remove their clothes piece by piece.

My eyes caught on two beautiful ladies seductively lap-dancing each other, I signaled to my secretary to ask the ladies to join me,” It's going to be a long and fun-filled night”.The ladies came over and I paid them to strip dance and entertain me. While enjoying the view in front of me. Thoughts of Myra crept into my mind and I can't help but feel pity for her, she doesn't deserve this. Maybe a little companion from me won't hurt till she delivers.

“Sighs” I called my secretary to notify him that it was time to head home and have a nice rest, I got home and the secretary and driver bade me goodnight and moved to their quarter. I noticed that Myra was still sleeping and the new nanny had resumed, so I freshened up and moved to my study. There I had a lot of paperwork I needed to sort out.