All Chapters of 100 Days With Mr Romero: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60
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CHAPTER 51: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
The snow was falling, it was a cold morning and little Gideon ran to the living room. He was the first to wake up that morning. Last night which was Christmas Eve, he had prayed to Santa to fix his family. Nanny Grace walked pass the living room and saw little Gideon admiring the well decorated Christmas tree. Poor Gideon she thought as there were no gifts below the giant Christmas tree. Mr. and Mrs. Romero could not get Christmas gifts for the boy? Little Gideon’s nanny Grace an elderly woman of about fifty asked herself. She went back to her room and came back hiding a package behind her. “Merry Christmas Romero junior.” She whispered from behind. He turned around, gave a cheerful smile and said “Merry Christmas Nanny.” He sat facing her. “I have a gift for you Romero.” She said handing him a small package. “I know its small but it will contain large beautiful things.” She had told him. “Don’t worry Romero. I am sure your parents have something special for you. Let them come down fi
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CHAPTER 52: KISSED BY MR ARROGANT
CHICAGO:Emma had been writing a lot lately. Writing constituted one of her hobbies and she cherished it because it gave her the liberty to create characters and manipulate fate. As a teenager, she would write poems and fictions and Pearl her mother always loved her writings. She stopped writing few years ago and would blame her schedule. Now that she had moved to Chicago and was leading a new life, she had been writing whenever she got the chance. As she lay of her bed thinking of words that will rhyme, she decided to read out the content to herself. She loves reading out loud to herself as her content take the first person in narration and it was almost as if she was speaking to herself. She was writing a poem and she titled it 'YOU DON'T NEED ANY MOTIVATION. ' She began reading it out loud to herself. ************************************""""""""***** Do you need to be reminded of how prominent success is to your career? Do you need to be lectured on the concept of personal gro
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CHAPTER 53: DON'T KISS AND TELL
Emma quickly got up and took few steps backward from Sam. Sam kissed her and she didn't see it coming. She was surprised and somewhat furious. She wanted to yell at him for the act but she caught a glance at his shivering body, his sore eyes and rough hair and felt pity for him instead. However, it was not an excuse for him to kiss her like that. She thought. She stared at him intently and he was rubbing his palms vigorously. He must be sorry she thought or probably afraid of what her reaction will birth. "I am very sorry Emma. " he said shaking his head indicating he was truly sorry. "I didn't mean to… I… " he said and instantly remained silent. "Leave Sam. " Emma blurted. "What? I.. " Sam was saying. "I said leave Sam. " Emma said again. He nodded and said "Fine I'll go but I am deeply sorry. " He went for the door and was still apologizing while Emma followed him and slammed her door after he got out. She went back, fell on her bed staring at the ceiling in confusion. Sam just
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CHAPTER 54: A COMPROMISING POSITION
NEW YORK CITY:Gideon sat in the conference hall alongside Judy. He was expecting Stephen Wales and his legal team. He had a deal to strike that morning. Judy had earlier drafted a document containing a proposal and the contract rights which was signed by Gideon. If the contract works, Wales will be supplying whiskey to Gideon’s bar and Wales whiskey will place Gideon’s business in a high place because the brand is popular and associated with the rich and classy in New York. Gideon was tensed and Judy could sense it. She knew how important the contract is to him and she prays it clicks so they’ll get to celebrate and she will love to see Gideon happy. She was tensed too. "Everything will be fine sir." Judy assured Gideon who gave a dry smile. Shortly later, Gideon’s messenger hurriedly walked into the conference hall. "Stephen Wales and his team are here." he announced. "Show them in. " Gideon said and sat up properly clearing his throat loudly while rubbing his palms together. Stephe
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CHAPTER 55: THE LOSS OF A FATHER
FLASHBACK:Little Gideon woke up and made his way to the kitchen. At nine, he was used to making his own tea then he'll proceed to grab biscuits from the drawer in the kitchen. It was a Saturday and Nanny Grace comes at noon every Saturday. So little Gideon will have his breakfast, rush to his room to play with his toys and keep waiting for his nanny to come soonest. Sometimes, his mother will show up in his room and help him with his homework and when he wanted to go and play with the other kids in the neighborhood, she'll give him an hour or more. That Saturday morning was longer for Gideon. He kept waiting on the door bell to ring so he could run and open the door for his nanny and she seemed late. So, Gideon carried his school bag and went to his mother's room since she didn't come to check up on him. Maybe she forgot or was still asleep he thought. "Romero is that you? ' she asked after he banged on her door. "Yes Mommy. " he replied. She opened the door for him and when Gideon w
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CHAPTER 56: THE BOSS
CHICAGOEmma had just finished talking to Sam on the phone. He told her he would be coming to the bar where she works tonight. Lately, Emma and Sam had been hanging out and going out on what she wouldn't necessarily consider as dates. She even introduced him to literature and he sometimes joined her to work out in the gym. He had informed her that his father had fully recovered and there was no bad blood between them. Emma was glad. Sometimes, Emma will call Sam and his voice will sound shaky and other times normal. Other times he will look tense and suddenly act cold and the next minute, he is burning around with energy. He will always blame it on his mood swings and Emma never further asked about the details because she wouldn't want to invade in his privacy. However, one fact kept bothering Emma. Sam never told her what he does for a living other than mentioning to her that he was a businessman. One day she tried to inquire more about his work, Sam brushed it off and she never ask
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CHAPTER 57: A QUARREL
"You…Sam! You are the boss? " Emma stammered with shock spread across her face. She had never thought that Sam was the owner of the club she had been working at all this while. He never told her and now she's stunned. No wonder he barely talks about his business. She thought. "Listen Emma. Listen to me. " Sam said trying to calm her down demonstrating with his hands while she ran outside leaving Larry and Mc. Bryan in the VIP lounge. "Wait Emma. " Sam called out while hurrying after her. She stood outside the bar rubbing her body. It was a cold evening. "You never told me. Why? " she screamed at him. "There was no need to. " he said. "No need to? " she queried. "So if you didn't attack Larry you wouldn't have revealed to me who the boss was? " she screamed. "Ok. " she continued. "I don't know why or what your reason was and I don't want to know why you hid your professional identity from me. Right now, you need to apologize to Larry. " she said. "You are not serious. " Sam told her c
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CHAPTER 58: THE NEW NEIGHBOR
Emma woke up feeling tired. She stretched her self and yawned. She had made up her mind to miss the gym that day. She had spent the whole of last night watching movies after all, there was no work for her to go to. It's been two days since she had stopped working at Sam's club. She spent the last two days eating, reading, watching movies and hanging out with Ellie. She had made up her mind that she will be out looking for a new job today. As far as she is literate, she knew she would easily secure a job in town. She had lots of places in mind. She will apply in the street library, she will try the restaurant and also the commercial store. Even though she stopped studying halfway after getting pregnant, she knew she still knew her onions. She was a financial accounting student after all. After showering, she cleared her room and grabbed her phone. Sam didn't call. He hasn't called throughout the past two days and neither did she. He was the one at fault so he owes her an apology she t
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CHAPTER 59: ALL MEN ARE BOUND TO CHEAT
Emma wore a tight jean trouser with a sweater on. She grabbed her purse and hurriedly dashed out because she didn't want to keep Mike waiting outside. She locked her door, slipped the key in her favorite purse and soon, she and Mike began walking down the street. "You will get accustom to the whole environment in a short while. " she told Mike after noticing how he kept looking from left to right. "I hope so. " he replied. "Am just months old here and am beginning to get hold of the entire city so am sure in little or no time, you'll get along too. " she assured him. "You just moved in? " he asked her. "Yea from New York. " she said hoping he wouldn't ask why and luckily he didn't. "I hope I won't be a bug because I will be needing guide in accessing essential areas for the main time. " Mike requested. "No it's cool. I will help as much as I can. " Emma told him. On their way to the grocery store after walking for few minutes, Emma noticed Sam's limousine parked across the street in
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CHAPTER 60: THE DAY ALIES MET
FLASHBACK:Judy sat in her office staring directly at Gideon's office. What was Roderick telling him? She wondered as she strained her eyes to look further than it could see. She hated Gideon's appearance lately and there was nothing she could do about it. The atmosphere at work was clouded with grief and sorrow. The people seemed moody and were careful with their laughter and jokes. Ryan was dead and Emma had vanished. Gideon was at the early stage of his grief and his terrible state had spread amongst the staff inflicting them like an infectious disease. Suddenly, Judy's phone began to ring. She looked around mischievously, grabbed her phone and hurried to the reception. "What are you saying?" Judy screamed over the phone. She was standing in the reception. "We can't meet in the office." she said. "It is too risky. " she added. She lowered her tune then entered a vacant corner by the reception. "You know what? " she suggested to the person she was having the conversation with on
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