A few minutes later, Chris entered a 24hour convenience store and walked towards the women’s section. Looking at the different brands on the shelves, he did not know which one was ideal. He took out his phone but put it back when he remembered Rita had no phone. He awkwardly read through a few brands which left him utterly confused. ‘What does with wings and with no wings mean?’ he mumbled inwardly scratching his neck. “Need any help sir?” A soft voice spoke from the side snapping Chris out of his trance. “No!” Chris remarked. It was already embarrassing that he had come to buy such a thing so he wouldn’t embarrass himself further by seeking help. Picking one of each brand and ignoring the admiring glances from women, he quickly paid and rushed out of the store. “Wow.. who ever she is.. she’s lucky!” The sales lady shouted after Chris who had already entered his car and drove away. On his way back home, Chris dialed his assista

Bang! “What the…” Chris trailed his words when he saw Rita at the door, ready to blow her top. She approached his desk while glaring at him and her chest heaved up and down due to anger. “Why the fuck did you ask companies to shun me? Christopher Stevens what the hell are you up to?” Rita hissed. “Hello to you too.” Chris muttered with a cocky smirk. Irritation flashed through Rita and she felt like strangling Chris. ‘How dare he..’ “I don’t know what you are talking about.” Chris said as he stood up and walked around the table to stand face to face with Rita. “Oh please, cut the charade. I was told it was you. Honestly, I never thought you could be so despicable!!!” Rita shouted, her cheeks were puffed up due to anger and Chris thought she looked adorable. When Chris didn’t respond, Rita became more angry. “What’s your intention huh? To keep me as your caged little bird? What are you so afraid of hmmm? That if I get a

A few hours had passed and Chris was beginning to get antsy. He had expected Rita to barge into his office to demand an explanation for why he had given her such a job. But according to John, she was working in silence, not looking angry at all. Chris grabbed his phone and texted John. Chris: How’s it going? John: It’s going fine sir. Madam seems to have adjusted already. Chris furrowed his brow at the response. He texted back. Chris: Does she look angry? John: No sir… she’s smiling occasionally. Chris sighed and put his phone back on the table, pinching the bridge of his nose. He never expected the spoilt princess to be so headstrong. He only wanted to humble her. Back then, she had said he was out of her league. Yet, ten years later, she had become an assistant to the man she scorned for not having a bright future. She had become a little worm that he could easily squish with his hands. Chris had worked extra hard because of this. Because he wanted to show her that you don’

Eric Thompson had arrived earlier at the banquet and witnessed the grand entrance of Rita and Chris. To say he was shocked would be an understatement, he was petrified. He actually thought Rita was still incarcerated so seeing her here by the side of the most powerful man in the country surprised him to the core. “Would she want to take revenge on me?” He mumbled to himself. His heart raced when he thought of how she was involved with a powerful man like Christopher Stevens. “Relax babe, remember everything we did was properly done. Everything shows that Rita did it herself.” Patricia Crawford said as she tightened her hold on Eric’s arm. She had also recognized Rita and the handsome man who was looking for her some weeks ago. Her chest tightened with jealousy as she glared holes into Rita’s back. Patricia’s words had put Eric at ease. Indeed there was no need to worry for every evidence pointed in Rita’s direction. For some unknown reason, Er

When Rita entered the car, she gave Chris a small smile to mask her emotions. They rode the car in silence until they parked outside skybar. When Rita saw the place they had come to, she looked up at Chris, confused. “Thought you’d need a drink after that ordeal.” Chris said as he unbuckled his seat belt and stepped out of the car. Rita followed him out in silence, she was still in low spirits. The moment Chris and Rita entered a private lounge, excited voices erupted in the air. “Surprise!!!” Rita’s breath hitched when she saw her friends in the lounge, with a man she couldn’t recognize. She turned her gaze towards the man next to her. She didn’t know how to describe him anymore, sometimes he was cold, other times he was sweet. Most times he was playful. ‘Just which one is the real you Chris?’ As if hearing her thoughts, Chris turned and they locked eyes. Rita’s heart skipped a beat. ‘Why is he so handsome?’ “Ahem… I think you