The Cold CEO's Woman

Anita Baker, a 24-year-old woman, has just graduated from the university. She is the first daughter of her parents. She has five younger sisters. Her father is a banker, and her mother is a trader.

Anita has fair complexion and a beautiful shape with sexy, curvy hips.

Among her sisters, Anita is the only fair-skinned one; the rest are dark-skinned or fair brown.

Anita resembles her mother but is more beautiful. Sometimes her father accuses her mother of cheating on him and doubts he is truly her father because she is so fair-skinned. Her mother always stays silent about it and tells her not to mind her father, that she is really his child.

Her father even threatens to run a paternity DNA test on her because he cannot understand why she is so fair-skinned unlike the rest of her sisters.

Anita's immediate younger sister, Flora—a 22-year-old dark-skinned beauty—dislikes her even though she is two years older.

Four of her sisters hate her except for her youngest sister, Glory, who genuinely loves her.

They say blood is thicker than water, but in Anita's case water is thicker than blood.

Her father, Mr. Joshua Baker, does not stop sending her to school. He accuses his wife of cheating on him and forcing another man's child on him so he could marry her. Nonetheless, he sends Anita to the university to study business administration.

Anita is happy as she writes her final exams, and the results come out in flying colors.

Because of her father's constant accusations toward her calm mother, Mrs. Tonia Baker, Anita refuses any relationship from guys who ask her out. She goes on dates with them, but rejects their proposals.

Her best friend in the university, Temisa Patrick, has advised her to give love a chance, but she refused and said, "My father constantly accuses my mother of cheating on him, yet he still goes back to her and impregnates her to birth the six of us. Mother says my Dad loves her, but his daily insults do not show that he truly loves her." Anita shook her head as she spoke to her best friend when they were in year two.

Guys trip over themselves to have Anita—handsome, well-to-do guys—but she feels they only want to use her. Once they cross that bridge and break her virginity, they will dump her or accuse her of cheating, just like her father does to her mother and drive her and her mother into depression.

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Anita sits in a private room with her best friend, preparing for their final year graduation.

"Anita, I am so happy. Finally, we will part from this school. I cannot explain how much I have missed home," Temisa says.

"Me too," Anita replies, knowing it is not entirely true. She hates home and knows she will face her father's constant insults toward her and her mother again, while her three younger sisters—Flora, Esther, and Favour—will want to torment her. They call her an outcast because they are jealous of her looks, as if it is her fault.

Anita shakes her head in sadness, and Temisa notices.

"What is it, girlfriend? You do not seem happy, even though you are graduating as one of the best students today in our university," Temisa asks. She stands from her seat facing the mirror and walks to meet Anita on the couch, but she shakes her head again and stares away from Temisa without responding.

"What is the problem, dear?" Temisa approaches and crouches in front of Anita, even though she knows the problem. Anita has told her why she hates men in general and sees them as scumbags.

"Do not worry. When I get home, I can talk to my mother to let you live with us, even if it is just for your I.T. until you get a better job to care for yourself."

"Thank you." Anita smiles faintly, and Temisa responds, "You are welcome. You know you are like a sister to me, so you do not have to worry or cry much. Graduating with a first class is no joke, so you should be happy. Today is your blessed day. Come sit here. Let me apply some makeup to your face."

Temisa pulls Anita to stand from the couch. She smiles faintly and walks to sit on the seat facing the mirror in their private room.

"You know I do not like makeup," Anita says as she sits and watches Temisa open one of her makeup kits and prepare her brush.

"I know, but today is your lucky day, so you should look sweet when collecting your awards. No excuses. Do this for me. It will make you smile throughout today and lighten your mood."

"Okay," Anita replies. She stares at her beautiful reflection in the mirror, and Temisa starts applying brown powder to her face.

Temisa starts with Anita's eyelashes. After that, she works on her cheeks and nose, applying makeup powder. When she finishes the makeover, Anita is stunned by her new look in the mirror.

Anita has never applied makeup to her face before. Staring at her reflection, she is speechless. She now understands why Temisa has so many boyfriends.

Temisa is a billionaire's daughter. Her father works in the Benson Group of Companies. The Benson family is one of the richest in their country.

Anita has read about them and wishes she could work for them—the reason she studied hard and read day and night to graduate as one of the best students in her university.

Anita has thought of asking Temisa to help her ask her father for a job application at the Benson Group, but she knows it might seem like she is trying to gain unmerited favor.

It might make others see her as a gold digger or a woman selling her body to men for favors.

Anita decides against it and chooses not to ask Temisa for her father's help again.

"All done now. Do you not see how sweet you look in the mirror? Oh my God! I am the best makeup artist on campus!" Temisa fans herself with her hand while Anita smiles at her.

"Do not overhype yourself because of me, girlfriend. Yes, you tried, but I still do not like makeup," Anita admits.

"Tch! Shut up. I hope a handsome guy sees you today and asks you out," Temisa giggles.

Everything about Temisa is guys. She changes boyfriends every month like pants. She is mean about multiple relationships and does not care what other women say.

Temisa does not believe in love but dates different guys. She never admits to sleeping with any of them, something difficult to believe. She is always seen with different guys—at the beach, in restaurants, in clubhouses—taking photos with her. Yet she claims she is still a virgin, after Anita told her she is also a virgin.

That is difficult to believe. Anita does not believe Temisa. She believes a virgin is supposed to be calm and keep to herself so no guy will use her. But Temisa dresses hot in bum shorts, crop tops, and seductive clothes.

Temisa is a dark-skinned beauty, sexy and curvy like Anita. She is not jealous of Anita's fair skin. They are in the same department, studied the same course, and became best friends. Anita is more intelligent, while Temisa is the party type.

"Let's go out now. I am sure most of our families have arrived," Temisa says. She packs her remaining things and makeup kits into her box, and zips it closed.

They rented the room they share, so they stay there most times even when school is on holiday.

It is their final year to say goodbye. Anita drags out her two boxes as she is going home after the awarding ceremony.

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

Anita Baker is called and awarded a first-class honor for her academic excellence.

Temisa smiles as she claps for her best friend, who steps out from where she sits among the crowd of graduands and families at the graduation ceremony to receive her award.