The Cold CEO's Woman

Anita Baker had just graduated from the university. At twenty-four, she was the eldest of six daughters. Her father worked as a banker, and her mother was a trader.

Anita possessed a fair complexion, a beautiful figure, and noticeably curvy hips. Unlike her five younger sisters, who all had darker skin, Anita was fair.

She resembled her mother, but many considered her even more beautiful. Her father sometimes accused her mother of infidelity, questioning whether he was truly Anita's father because of her fair skin. Her mother always remained silent on the matter, only telling Anita to disregard her father's words and assuring her that he was, indeed, her father.

Mr. Baker had even threatened to conduct a DNA test to confirm Anita's paternity, unable to understand why she was the fairest of his children.

Anita's younger sister, Flora, a dark-skinned twenty-two-year-old, also harbored resentment towards her. In fact, four of her sisters disliked her, with the exception of her youngest sister, Glory, who genuinely loved her.

If people say blood is thicker than water, well, in Anita's case, water held more value than blood.

Despite his doubts, Mr. Joshua Baker continued to fund Anita's education, sending her to university to study business administration. However, he would often accuse his wife of past infidelity, claiming she had forced another man's child upon him in order to secure marriage.

Anita was thrilled when she completed her final exams, and the results were outstanding.

Due to her father's accusations against her mother, Mrs. Tonia Baker, Anita had consistently rejected any romantic advances. She would go on dates, but ultimately reject any proposal of love.

Anita's best friend at the university, Temisa Patrick, encouraged her to give love a chance. But Anita refused, saying, "My father constantly accuses my mother of cheating. Yet he still stayed with her, had six children with her, and continues to abuse her… My mother claims my father loves her, but his daily insults don't show us that he genuinely loves her."

Anita shook her head in disappointment as she spoke to Temisa inside their hostel room during their sophomore year at the private university.

Many handsome men were eager to become Anita's boyfriend, but she suspected they only wanted to exploit her. She feared that once a man took her virginity, he would change and abandon her, or accuse her of infidelity, just like her father constantly accused her mother, driving them both towards depression.

Anita sat on a chair in the hostel room she shared with Temisa, as they prepared for their graduation party.

"Anita, I'm so happy! We're finally leaving this school. I can't express how much I've missed home," Temisa exclaimed.

"Me too," Anita replied faintly. She knew that wasn't entirely true for her, as she dreaded returning home and facing her father's constant insults towards herself and her mother. He would undoubtedly reiterate that she wasn't his child.

Furthermore, three of her younger sisters—Flora, Esther, and Favor—would likely torment her, calling her an "outcast" out of jealousy for her beauty, as if it were her fault.

Anita shook her head in disappointment, and Temisa noticed.

"What's wrong, girlfriend? You don't seem happy, even though you're graduating as one of the best students in our university today," Temisa asked, rising from her chair in front of the mirror. She approached Anita, who sat alone, shaking her head instead of packing her belongings.

"What's the problem, dear?" Temisa asked again, crouching in front of Anita, already suspecting the reason for her distress.

Anita had confided in Temisa about her distrust of men and her perception of them as scumbags.

"Don't worry, girlfriend. When I get home, I'll ask my mother to let you stay with us, even if it's just for your internship, until you find a better job and can support yourself," Temisa offered.

"Thank you," Anita replied softly. She knew Temisa cared deeply for her, but she didn't want to burden her friend.

"You're welcome, dear. You're like a sister to me. Don't worry too much. Graduating with honors is no small feat. You should be happy, as today is your most blessed day. Come, sit here in front of the mirror, and let me do your makeup," Temisa said, gently pulling Anita to her feet and guiding her to the chair facing the mirror.

"You know I don't like makeup," Anita said, reluctantly sitting down.

"I know, but today is your lucky day. You should look lovely when you accept your award as the best graduating student. No excuses; just do this for me, okay? It will make you smile all day and brighten your mood," Temisa said, opening one of her makeup boxes and preparing her brushes.

"Alright," Anita replied, staring at her reflection.

Temisa began applying brown powder to Anita's face, starting with her eyelashes, then moving to her cheeks and nose.

Once Temisa finished, Anita was stunned by her transformation. She resembled a goddess.

"Wow!" Anita gasped, clearly intrigued by her new appearance.

Anita had never worn makeup before, and she was speechless. She now understood why Temisa had so many boyfriends.

Temisa was the daughter of a billionaire whose father worked for Benson Group, one of the largest companies in their state.

The Benson family was also one of the wealthiest in the country. Anita had read about them online and wished she could secure a job with the company. This was why she studied diligently, hoping to graduate as one of the best students in her department.

Anita considered asking Temisa for her father's help with an application to Benson Group. However, she worried it would seem like she was seeking unearned favor, making her appear as a gold digger or someone who used her body to gain advantages.

So, she decided against it and resolved to submit her own application.

"All done! Don't you see how sweet you look? Oh my god! I'm the best makeup artist on campus!" Temisa fanned herself dramatically.

Anita smiled sweetly and replied, "Don't overhype yourself because of me, girlfriend. Yes, you tried, but no, I still don't like makeup."

"Tar! Shut up. I'm hoping a handsome man will see you today and ask you out." Temisa giggled. Everything to her was about relationships. She was actually mean when it comes to relationships, as she changes her boyfriend every month like pants.

Temisa is in multiple relationships, and she doesn't care what her fellow ladies have to say.

She doesn't believe in love, and rather spends her time dating different men. Well, she never admits to sleeping with any of the men that she has gone out on a date with, as she only claims to snap pictures with them.

This was something difficult to believe, as Anita didn't believe her. Since Temisa is usually spotted with different men. Some at the beach, some in a restaurant, and some in a club house, taking different photos with her. Yet she claims she's still a virgin, after Anita also told her she is also a virgin.

Anita didn't believe Temisa, as she believes that a virgin is supposed to be calm and keep to herself, so no guy will use her. But Temisa dresses hot, wearing bum-shorts, crop tops, and all sorts of seductive, and tempting wear.

Temisa is a dark-skinned beauty, with a sexy curve like Anira. But she isn't jealous of Anita's being light-skinned, as they're in the same department and also studied the same course which made them become best friends.

Anita is more intelligent than Temisa, while Temisa is the party-hard type.

"Let's go outside now. I'm sure most of our family members have arrived for the party," Temisa said, quickly packing her remaining things into her box, including her makeup kits, and zipping it closed.

Temisa had rented the room where they're staying, so they stayed back most of the time in the room, even though the school is on holiday.

It is their final year to say goodbye. Anita drags all her boxes of clothes out, as she's already going back home after the awarding ceremony ends.

They step out to witness the university's final event and the awarding of the best graduating student.

Anita Baker is called and awarded a first-class award and recognition for her academy excellence.

Temisa smiles as she sits in the crowd and claps for her best friend, who steps out from where she was seated in the crowd, and walked out to receive her awards