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The Apt One

The Apt One

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last updateLast Updated : 2023-05-07
By:  Harleey E Raiye Ongoing
Language: English
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Celeste is a worrywart single mother who has a phobia about her past catching up on her. Her teenage son, Neil, is growing up so quickly, and at his phase, needs a father figure which she's unable to give to him. Running from her past, she ran into Nathan, a talented chef. A handsome hunk is an ex-marine planning to start his restaurant business putting his wonderful cooking craft into reality in Celeste's hometown. There Neil takes a liking and a fond attachment to Nathan leaving Celeste no choice but to admit there is more than just the chemistry between them and she wants him in her life as a friend, lover, father to her son, and most importantly a life partner. But all seemed impossible when an acquaintance from Celeste's past comes to hunt her putting the lives of the most treasured people in her life in danger. With reassurance, faith, and love Celeste discovers there's more to life than just being uptight and playing hard-to-get. Nathan was one who is made just for her.

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11 Chapters
ONE
Leaving the city ain’t gonna be easy, Nathan sighed as he peeped through the side window of the taxi. The driver was pretty talkative, blabbing since he boarded the cab. The driver said something and laughed to himself, Nathan could only frown and muttered “Bla bla bla”, to the talkative driver.He was worried, and curious about how his life would become: living out of the city, leaving behind his friends, comforts, and especially his whole childhood memories…. Well, everything would fall into place once he got to see his purchased building then he would start to put the pieces together. Nathaniel Bernard was an ex-marine, kind, tall, broad chest, a lean waist, and extremely captivating. Very honorable and understanding about people's situations. He’d always dreamed of being a chef who captivate people’s hearts with his talented art of cooking, deciding a new venue away from the city could be the best place to start with. He gazed t
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TWO
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
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THREE
Her new truck just arrived when she was back from school but Neil wasn’t back from school yet, they were going to come late today. She decided to go for a walk since Carly and father went to pick up jack at the train station away from town.As she got out of the gate, Neil met her, surprised he came t the time earlier than she expected “so early I thought you were going to be a bit late.”“No, I told we’ll be back home by 2:30pm everyday but Wednesdays at 4:00pm.” He paused “I saw Nathan’s restaurant on my way his restaurant isn’t far from my school. Let’s go pay a visit mom.” He pleaded dragging her arms. “Why? Let’s go in, Neil.” She frowned. She didn’t want to see Nathan anymore.“Please, mom, remember we’re going to invite him for dinner tonight, let’s go now, please, mom.” He pleaded impatiently.“Fine! Only today okay.” He smiled and they left for the restaurant.AT THE RESTAURANT As
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FIVE
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.
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FOUR
EVENING. 5:28PMCustomers were leaving early today, Celeste helped with the menu collecting asking for their orders while Nathan did the meals. It was so nice helping out, she wondered how he managed all by himself without a waiter or volunteer. After all the customers exit, Celeste walked to the kitchen, Nathan was washing the dishes. She stood at the door, admiring his posture.His eyes were on the dishes concentrating, he seems to love his cooking art job a lot unlike being a marine. As she tried to move closer to the kitchen. She slipped on the soapy water that littered the floor. Just in time, Nathan caught her.His broad arm around her, his legs closer to hers, his gaze locked with hers showing how interested he is in her. He lowered his head to hers. Expecting a kiss from him. He just chuckled and mumbled.“Be careful, next time I may not be lucky to catch you, and you could have tripped.”“Thank you”“You’re exp
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SIX
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
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SEVEN
“It seems it won’t be a bad idea being the latest news in town.” Celeste said after the blissful kiss ended. “I don’t mind at all.” Still held her in his arms. “If the news is associated with you and I in it.”“Neil will be thrilled to hear this, He likes you a lot.”“And I like him too, a courageous boy just like his mom.” He kissed her again. Neither of them saw the Family-Carly, Neil and the old man (Mr. Trevor), standing at the front parlor window, barely concealed by the white lace curtains.“I knew it,” Mr. Trevor crowded. “There’ll be a double summer wedding or I’ll chew my cowboy hat in worries”“Some kisses don’t necessarily make a marriage” Carly said. As she jumped in excitement, giggling.“But this is a miracle, dad. Celeste is in love again”“True,” Mr. Trevor agreed. “They are so bright. It’s obvious that Nathan and Celeste are destined to be with one another.”“If that kiss gets any hotter, they’d be setting the porch on fire.”
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EIGHT
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
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NINE
NINEAt the hospital, Celeste, Carly and Neil with two policemen rushed Nathan in. the nurses joined them and placed him on stretcher straight into the theatre room. They excused the policemen and others. The doctor entered the room with the nurses.Few minutes later. Jack, Mr. Trevor and a teenage girl about Neil’s age ran to meet Celeste and Carly sitting across the theatre in the waiting room.“What happened? Where’s Neil?” Jack asked impatiently as he hugged Carly and Celeste. “Are you alright, Celeste?”“Yes, I’m fine, just a bruise on the lips.” Celeste touched the plaster (aid band) on her fore lip.Neil ran to meet Mr. Trevor. “Grandpa!”Mr. Trevor hugged his grandson tight and Jack did the same. Jack rose after hugging Neil. “Where’s Nathan?”“He was shot on the arm and really hurt too.” Neil replied.“Oh…” he saw the girl behind them. “Sharone, you came.” He waved at her.“You know her? she pleaded she pleaded for me to bring her along.”
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TEN
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.
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