To be honest, staying in Nek’s house hasn’t been bad; I mean aside the usual arguments we have. I have spent three nights here and Nek has done everything possible to make me comfortable; for a man like Nek I’m suprised he pays attention to little details about me, I’d almost think he liked me but I know better.We finally arrive home; and I alight the car without bothering to thank Nek for the ride home. I guess he didn’t like that cause he mutters something about him not being my driver then walks past me and straight into his office.I can’t be bothered cause if he muttered it, then I wasn’t supposed to hear it or give a fitting reply. I grab a few snacks and run upstairs to my room; I’d need energy if I’m going to write till 7pm. When I was in college my classmates were jealous of me cause I didn’t suffer what was called “writer's block”. To me writing just came simply, the ideas, the settings it just flowed naturally; I guess you could say I was born to write.And that's why I w
The alarm clock rings at exactly 5am, signaling to me that it’s time to get up for work. It’s Monday, can’t say I hate it but can’t say I love it either. I reach out to to find my alarm with my eyes still closed, I finally feel the round object and switch it off.I’m about to doze off again when I remember that it’s my first day at work as Nek's secretary/ wife; but people wouldn’t know that, just the two of us. This clears the sleep from my eyes not because I’m excited but because I’m nervous; you can never tell what’s Nek's up to. I get out of bed, wear my robe and head for the kitchen; I can’t survive the day without grabbing breakfast. Nek isn't downstairs, I’m guessing he’s not a breakfast person on weekdays; makes sense. I make enough scrambled eggs, bacon and orange juice for two, then set the table and have my breakfast. When Nek gets downstairs he can decide if he wants to eat the food or not; at least I made an effort.After deciding I’m full, I rush back upstairs to get re
Taina POVMaybe it’s all for the best if his attitude to me at work remains the same; people wouldn’t know we’re married. At exactly 12:30pm; I rush to the coffee shop, Nek likes his coffee at exactly 12:45pm and he likes it hot. The coffee shop is just two minutes away from the office, the plan is to get the coffee and bagels and rush back to the office.“Can I have two cups of coffee and 2 bagels” I barely make out in between breaths“So the usual” the attendant says with a smile, as she goes to prepare my order.Seeing how often I come here; it’d be unusual if my order wasn’t already noted down. "Thank you”, I grab my order and rush back to the office. Dashing back and forth between buildings must be one of the reasons I remained single while working with Nek- I'm sure I look crazy to others.On my way into the office, someone bumps into me “Ouch, can’t you see” I say while trying to gather my things from the floor, Thank God the coffee didn’t pour or I would have throttled who
“Where have you been; I’ve been calling your line for the past 30 minutes. Did you expect me to leave my office and search for you at a random restaurant. My meeting is the next 30 minutes; get everything ready” Nek looks upset as he furiously glares at me.I can’t really understand what I did wrong; I’m entitled to a one hour break and seeing that I left a note I think I’m justified. Nek is unpredictable; sometimes he’s nice and sometimes he’s the devil himself.One think I’ve learnt about Nek in my 3 years of working with him is that he’d be mean to you, and expect you to take it with a smile and a cherry on top. But what can I do; it's not like I have another job with a better offer waiting for me somewhere.Nek glares at me as he patiently waits for my response, “yes sir, I’ll call Mr. Fad's secretary and inquire if he’s ready for the meeting. Would that be all?” I add, i have the urge to berate him for shouting at me, but I remember that I’m the employee here.Nek eases on the sc
Nek POVFad has been my business partner for the past 3 years; our companies most times collaborates, especially during busy seasons. Fad’s company “The Enterprise’ is highly popular and successful; and with our collaboration, sales had skyrocketed. The meeting with Fad today was to discuss our new brand of products that we are planning on jointly releasing, the meeting lasted for about 4 hours, but Fad never noticed time had gone; in fact I was the one who had to draw the meeting to a close.I glance at the clock- 10:50; I didn’t realize it was that late, I shut down my system, gather my briefcase and move towards the door while switching off my office lights.Why’s Taina still here; it dawns on me that I’m the one that kept her waiting; she could just have asked me to let her go early since she knows our meetings never end on time. But I guess my attitude earlier wasn’t helping matters.She’s bent over, with her head resting on the table and her hands in her laps; she makes this cu
Nek POVBy the time we get home; Taina’s had fallen asleep. I drive into the house noticing the Benz I gifted her; it has remained untouched since the incident with cete. To be honest I was a bit upset that she didn’t drive the car I gifted her; afterall the main purpose of the gift was for her to stop using the bus.But after our bits of conversation, I understand she’s just trying to keep things low key; her showing up with a Benz would only cause suspicions. Maybe I should increase her salary; that could help matters.“Taina”, I gently tap her; she rubs her eyes as she slowly takes note of her surroundings before her eyes finally land one me, “we’re home?” she sleepily asksI’m not big on placing sentimental attachment to houses; I have many houses all over Yula, I stay there as need arises. But when Taina refers to this place as home; it creates a warm fuzzy feeling in me, making me think about what could be if we give this marriage a chance.I’m attracted to Taina and I’ve grown
Taina POVNek must be crazy if he thinks I’m going to accept another car from him; I know he’s rich but I think this is just crazy, buying me two cars in the span of 5 days. “No, you’re not getting me a new car; I appreciate the thought but I can’t take another car from you” I say with a very determined look on my face.I know Nek thinks I’m stubborn and hard headed; maybe I am, but Nek is crazy sometimes. I think he needs to get his head checked, I steal a glance at Nek patiently waiting for his response; he looks mad, like he’s about to tick, but all he says is “okay , can we go”I’m suprised by his response; I can tell from the way the conversation ended that this is not the end, he’s going to pursue this later on and I don’t intend on giving in. In the real world if we were actually a couple, would we actually work? We are always butting heads; I guess that’s what happens when you put people with similar personalities together, two people who’d rather die than surrender to the oth
The aura feels different today than usual Mondays; Nek doesn’t glare at me, no rude comments, instead once in a while he smiles at me; and I’m obliged to return it, so as not to be rude. I’m a bit weirded out to be honest; but I would take this any day over his fury at work.The thought of Nek kissing me comes to mind which makes me blush; he kisses me at the most unexpected times, and I let him do so out of shock. I glance over at Nek and he’s vigorously typing on his computer; a moment ago he was busy shouting at one of the staff who had made a mistake in the company finance document draft; I felt bad for him, but I dare not interfere, lest Nek’s anger shifts to me and I’m caught in the loop.The business event is to be held today at 7pm; it is to be held at the magnificence, N'a prestigious hotel, one of Yila's most high class hotels. I’m usually responsible for such events that Nek holds thereby keeping me very busy throughout the day; but this year the job was delegated to Amelia