ANTHONY'S POV:
It has been a week since Miss Natasha has been taking care of Beverly.
My baby finds it hard to blend with new people but with Miss Natasha, it's quiet different.
it also seems like Miss Natasha is a good cook. i enjoyed the breakfast she made the other day.hoping to eat some of her scrambled eggs again.
it taste homely....
"Ma'am, you can't go into his office without his permission"...I heard Samantha, my secretary telling someone outside my office.
"I am his damn wife and you have no right to stop me",,, that must be Jessica talking, what does she want again.
Few seconds later, she barged into my office and stood in front of my desk..
"Ant, you better warn that your God forsaken secretary to stay out of my way"...she shouted, pointing her finger towards the entrance.
"She is just doing her job",,,I replied back even though i didn't ask Sam to stop her from coming into my office.
It is all for my good anyways.
"What do you want Jessica?, I'm very busy",,,,I asked as i turned back to by computer.
"Are you avoiding me Anthony?, "....She pouted. An action i use to find very cute but not anymore.
"Don't tell me you don't want this",,, she said as she seductively expose one of her breast and began rubbing her nipple.
"Jessica, don't you have the slightest bit of shame in you. this is my office"....I warned.
"but you use to fuck me hard right here on your desk, and wouldn't mind if that your bitch of secretary or anyone else will hear us. What changed?"....she asked moving close to my desk.
"Everything changed the moment i caught you fucking your lover in our home"....I fired back irritated.
"it was a mistake that should never have happened, and i have repented".....she said as i saw a flash of remorse on face.
Of course, I am no fool to buy that.
"Do this for Beverly. let's not fail our daughter and leave her traumatized over our differences"...she added
"Don't fucking blackmail me using our daughter Jessica, you fucking failed her not me",,, .I said sternly.
"But you went out with Crystal, she even told me you fucked her too. So that means we are even, right?....She said as she crossed over to my chair wanting to grab me by the collar.
but instead, i quickly stood up and moved to the opposite side of the table....
"I went out with Crystal after we annulled our marriage, my case is different and i am no longer committed to you. ". I shouted.
"Pls, leave my office, this conversation is taking longer time than expected"....I ordered.
"You can never erase me from your heart, it is mine and mine alone",,,she angrily said as she covered her exposed breast and storm out of my office but not without banging my door.
she is right, my heart still belongs to her.
I hate that she is right...
I hate that she can do this to me...
Shutting my computer, i immediately called Samantha over the phone ...
"Sam, cancel all my schedules for this evening. I will not be around"...I told her as i left the office using my personal elevator.
AT THE CLUB....
"Dude , you don't have to kill yourself over Jessica. it is not worth it"... Ethan my friend counselled me as i take another tequila shots.
"You are stronger than this, man and do not allow Jessica to think she has right over you. Believe me , that's the impression you are giving her should in case she finds you fucked up like this"..... Lucas said as he concur to what Ethan is saying at the other side of the couch.
They are my friends more like my brothers.
We started this unbreakable bond right from kindergarten.
We correct, fight, and stand by each other should need arises.
Ethan is a newly wedded groom, while Lucas is in a serious relationship.
After I left the office, I gave both of them a call asking them to meet me at our usual hangout.
They arrived later at night but i was already drunk by then, and they know Jessica is behind it cause she is the only person that can do this to me.
Since they came, that has been the advise up untill now.
"Get up dude, it's time to go home"...Lucas said as he stood up and moved towards me.
"Come on, the night is still young. Let's stay a little bit more".....I tried convincing them.
"No Bro, do you know what the time is?, Chloe will cut off my head"... Ethan said.
"hey... hey dude, what are you trying to do?"...I shouted at Lucas who is attempting to pick me up in a bridal style.
"Taking you to your car of course"... Lucas replied back. Both of them were meticulously looking at me as I can obviously see that they were trying not to laugh .
"In a bridal style?"...i asked while exchanging looks between the two of them.
"You both should know that i am someone's father and not a newly married bride"...I playfully warned the two men.
I stood up from the couch and began walking downstairs which is much more crowdy than upstairs where we were.
Music is buzzing loud while people are dancing to the beat. Some sitting, and others making out.
Getting pass through all these people is quiet hard. every lady is eager to dance with us.
we walked out to my car, where my driver was already waiting. Ethan opened the backdoor for me to step in and he closed it thereafter.
"Rob, drive safe"...Lucas said to my driver as he drives off.
NATASHA'S POV:
"Dotty couldn't sleep.
It was her first night in her new home"
"Just like you Miss Natasha?, you couldn't sleep your first night My Daddy's home?"..,,,, little Beverly interrupted as i read her a bedtime story .
"Yes little Beverly"...i agreed even though I lied, just to keep her interest tight up to the story.
"You are missing your mummy?",,,,she further asked.
"Yes Little Beverly".....I answered and she gently stood up and kneel on her bed.
"Do you need a hug to make you fwell better?...She asked me, with her two shiny eyes.
"Yes little Beverly"...I answered as she moves to the edge of the bed where i was sitting.
"Don't worry miss Beverly, you will be fwine"..she consoled me,
Even though i am literally not missing my mum but somehow i am passing through a lot.
I hugged her back and we stayed in that position for a few minutes before i observe that she has been very quiet.
She has fallen asleep, I thought to my self.
I laid her back on her bed and draw up her quilt to cover her.
"Goodnight little Beverly"...I whispered to her as i kissed her.
She is a very Beautiful girl and a cute soul.
Though i am confused how she doesn't talk about her mum...
I thought she wouldn't like me at all and so will give me a hard time.
But i was totally wrong, infact she showed me all her Disney toys and told me each of their names my first day with her.
And i am grateful to God for that.....
I am beginning to have this soft spot for her.
Mr Anthony isn't yet back and it will soon rain. He has been coming back pretty early but not like today. guess work held him back...
I closed Beverly's windows and switched off the light as i walked downstairs to wait for Mr Anthony.
I laid on the sofa and played sub-way run on my phone.
Hours later having fallen asleep, i heard the door click.
At first i was disoriented, so i stood up fast from the couch on guard for an intruder.
but seconds later, I realized it was Mr Anthony and he was totally drenched from the rain.
"Welcome Sir"...I greeted.
"Miss Natasha, why ar...are you still uppp"...he enquired.
Why is his speech slurring as if he is drunk?..I asked myself.
Then i realized his hair is ruffled.
first two buttons of his shirt open, and half tucked as well.
"Mr Anthony, are you...."
what are you saying Natasha, obviously he is not ok. ..
the guy is drunk....I mentally cautioned myself.
"Mr Anthony, do you need help?"...I rephrased my sentence.
"Don't worry Miss Natasha, i don't need help"....he said as he continued walking to his room.
I turned to watch him make his way upstairs but he missed a step, almost stumble, ...I rushed to support him.
He doesn't seem stable to climb upstairs all by himself, so i decided to help but on reaching to his door i remembered the instruction he gave about me not entering his room.
so i left him to continue his journey...
instead of going inside, he lean his head on the wall as if he was expecting me to open the door for him.
I gentily turned the door handle....
"Mr Anthony, you can go in"....I said.
He stood still , as if he has fallen asleep already.
"Mr Anthony?"....I shook him.
"mmm, what is it Jessica. ...Let me sleep a little more"....he nagged.
Jessica?...who is Jessica again?...
it is not Crystal today but Jessica.....I thought.
He looks very tired and will i say.." vulnerable"?
"Goodnight Mr Anthony"...I wished him as i turn to go to my room leaving him still standing outside his door.
I walked into my room, even though my conscience is pricking me.
seconds later, I opened my door again to peep outside and i am not surprised that he is still there.
Natasha you can't be this wicked.
You can't leave the man to sleep there?... conscience fired.
"What do you want me to do, the guy clearly gave me an instruction not to enter his room"....I reprimanded my conscience.
"Mr Anthony, please go to your "...I tiredly said of which i got silence as the answer.
I quickly went back to him and gentily cross his arm over my neck as i guide him to his room.
on reaching his bed with much difficulties i dropped him on his bed.
I bent to help him pull off his shoes.
"Mr Anthony, pull out your tie so you can feel free"...I advised.
He stood up like a robot being controlled by a remote, he began pulling out his tie and even with his shirt and trouser too but all the while his eyes closed.
I wanted to laugh but held back myself should in case, he remembers everything tomorrow.
Atleast, he can manage with the wet underpants.
i spread his wet clothes on a couch that is close to his bed.
"Goodnight Mr Anthony"...I said as i ran back to my room.