Nek's POVI know that the entire proposition of marriage seems crazy just to save my business, but to be honest it’s more than just my business.The first time I met Taina, she was wearing a bird costume, I can’t remember what cartoon character she was; but she looked so cute when she realized that she was pranked. Normally I would have criticized the employees but I was too focused on her face to notice anything else ; I had burst out laughing because she looked too cute and embarrassed.From that time I’ve always had her in my mind, but I’m the CEO and I can’t be caught dating a staff. Imagine if we broke up ; that’d be catastrophic and awkward seeing she’s my personal secretary.So I decided to ignore it all, not like I wanted to date her I just wanted to sleep with her and know how she felt; but I also couldn’t do that seeing how unprofessional it was.But I watched her closely but kept her at a distance, I maintained my professional decorum around her, we worked late and I’m pret
Nek POVTaina and my mother return to the room, I’m curious about what they discussed but I will pursue that subject at a later time when we are alone.“Hi love, did you girls enjoy your chat” I say as I come to her side and slip my arm around her waist and spare a smile at my mother before shifting my full attention to Taina.“Yes we did” Taina smiles, as we both head for the chairs. I pull out a chair for her and go to pull one for my mother.“What a charmer” moms say, “Der you haven’t said a lot since we got here, I know you’re quiet but not usually this quiet”“I’m okay, Taina it was nice to meet you and I’m glad about your presence in my son's life, you’re now part of the family” Der says“Thank you, I feel like I’m family” I smile, “now let’s eat, I’m quite farnished and I’m sure you are too”We all nod in agreement During our lunch, we engage in so many conversations. Mom tells Taina many stories about me, which Taina found hilarious; turns out I was a very naughty child. Thou
Taina POVI freshen up, touch up my make up and head downstairs to the sitting room. Nek is no longer in the sitting room but I hear some noise coming from his office. Of course, where else would he be but his office; that man has no life outside of work.“Nek” I call out as I approach the office door“I’m in here, come in” Nek has his entire concentration on whatever is going on in his laptop.“I’m heading out”“Alright” he says without bothering to look upI want to see whether I can get his attention, so I pride him further, “you know that guy friend that I was talking about, we’d be out together till like 2am; so I would be back by 3am, hope you don’t mind?”Nek instantly looks up, I guess that got his attention “what do you mean you would be out till 3am with another man, a married woman shouldn’t do that”Nek says looking slightly annoyed “Well I’m not fully a married woman, so I still have some of the privileges of a single woman” Nek looks like he’s about to pop a vein, but he
Taina POVI have never seen Nek look so angry, in all my 3 years of working for him; the most emotion I have gotten whenever I make an error is “it’s okay”. I can’t really tell what I did wrong, I glance sideways at Nek but I can’t see his face, just his side view; he’s purposely avoiding looking at me.“You said you were going to get some personal things” Nek turns his head towards me; he looks slightly annoyed but still keeps a cool expression. Lately I’ve realized that’s what I hate most about him, I can never really tell what’s going on in his head. It always feels like someone hurt him and now others including myself, have to suffer for this.“I never told you where I was going, I just told you that I was heading out. It’s never good too assume”, I always avoid arguments with Nek once I sense he’s angry; I just go I’m sorry or I’ll do something about the situation. But I’m not wrong this time and I’m not apologizing.Nek doesn’t look so happy with my response, I guess that’s not
It feels like I only slept for 2 hours, I couldn’t even sleep a wink; I kept tossing in bed thinking about why Nek reacted that way, and all I can say is that I got nothing from overthinking, absolutely no answers. Note to self, count to 100 when I find it hard to sleep, I’ve heard it works maybe I’ll give it a try; when my overthinking sets in at night.Nek probably slept well, he probably slept like a baby with no scene of our argument yesterday popping into his mind like those adverts that are difficult to get rid off.Sigh, it’s a new day afterall and it’s a Sunday. Sundays are the only days I get to rest, most times I work on Saturdays but yesterday was special since the boss himself didn’t go to work.It’s just 6am in the morning, so I have 2 hours before I head for church. My usual Sunday routine goes like this; wake up at 6, have breakfast, get ready for church, go to church and after church, do my personal work.I usually practice my writing on Sunday after Church, once I hav
Taina POVI’m already 15 minutes behind schedule, I grab my bag and head for the door; I wonder what time Nek heads to church. Anyway from his attitude earlier, I can tell that he didn’t want to seen in Church with me.“Are you ready, let’s go”“What do you mean am I ready, I asked if we could go together and you definitely acted like you didn’t want me there. Don’t worry I have my a Church where I worship” I say in a rush“Husband and wife should go to the same church, I’ve been waiting for you for over 30 minutes; it’d be a waste if I went to Church without you”From Neks loosened tie, to the fact that it looks like he’s been patiently waiting for me on the sofa, I can tell he’s not lying.“Umm okay, thanks for waiting; but next time just tell me you’re ready and I’ll rush whatever I’m doing” i spurt out before thinking; silly of me to think we’ll do this again.Nek looks like he’s tired of waiting for me, I can tell because he keeps checking his watch; doesn’t he know it’s rude to
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