Made - Episode 23

Falling

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Love at first sight was how i could describe the feeling i had when i opened the door to my new office. The funiture was exquisite made of mahogany and well polished. I placed the box containing my stuff on top of the table. On one side of the entrance was a cormfortable couch where visitors could sit while waiting or a place where you could chat with friends during break. Better still you could take a nap on top of it . I opened the file cabinet then gently run my fingers through the files. I moved back to my desk to arrange my stuff. First i placed a family photo of my parents and siblings on top of the desk. Then everything followed. I then pressed the on button on my office desktop and went ahead to check my email. The board had sent a congratulation and welcome back email. I looked through the other emails.

Nothing important.

I closed the email folder then raised from my desk and made for the office window. It did not have the killer view Philip's office had for it was overlooking the parking lot. It was still beautiful all the same.

Thank you God for everything. Indeed you are the provider of everything 

From where i stood i could see everyone coming in and going out.

I loved that.

Just then Peter who was initially Maggie's assistant pushed the door open making me turn abrubtly.

"Hey new boss. It's your assistant Peter

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. Remember me?" He said raising one eyebrow then bowing down in a sort of mock courtesy. I rememberd him alright.

"Good morning Peter." I responded trying to cover up my smile.

He went ahead and literally dived on the couch making himself cormfortable as if waiting for his therapist to start a session.

"Did you do that often when Maggie was here?"

"Uuum... yeah after she leaves for the day, to make myself feel better for the crap she gave me everyday_ which i know you won't do." Wow that was direct.

"Unless you do your job i i'll give you crap all day and night."

"You don't have to worry about me. I get my job done alright_ and i know you and i will make a great team."

He was now sitting down on the couch trying to gesturise every word that was coming out of his mouth. I liked this guy already.

Just then Mercy appeared on the door way.

"Hey you _ welcome back..... it's so nice to have you back _ i mean look at our new office."

I smiled at the mention of our new office. I also noticed she completely ignored the other person in the room. Peter. He on the other hand was drooling over her.

"It's so nice to be back Mercy."

Peter cleared his throat then dashed between us.

"Uuum... hello Mercy_ goodmorning. You look beautiful today."

She sure looked good always in red which was complimented by the black stilettos she was wearing.

"Goodmorning Peter." She responded half-heatedly ignoring the compliment that had just been thrown at her way. She was feigning it and i could see right through her.

"What of the lunch date i...."

"Boy if you don't get off my face i will cut off your neck."

Peter did not scare off easy.

"I'd rather die in your arms baby."

Mercy almost squirmed. Somebody's got a crush. Watching this was fun. Who does this infront of his boss anyway? I decided to take control of what was going on.

"Peter!" I called in a stun voice.

"Yes, boss."

"Get to work am sure there is a tone of stuff to do."

"Not before i...."

"I wont say it a second time Peter."

Peter scurried off dejectedly. When he had closed the door i started making a song.  Somebody's got a crush. Somebody's got a crush. Mercy's face showed annoyance but she couldn't fool me. She liked him.

"Can't you just agree to the date already."

"Me with him? Never gonna happen."

Who was she fooling. She has been my friend for a while and i know when she has fallen flat on her behind.

"Why don't you agree to go for a date _ it's clear on your face you like him."

"I don't.." 

"Girl please i know you."

"Well i geuss he is too cheeky. He jokes alot you know."

We chatted for a while. I tried to convince her it was worth a try. Giving Peter a chance if he really liked him.

"What about you and the handsome stranger in your house?" Mercy asked trying to divert the conversation from her.

"This is about you and Peter, not me. Am still stiching pieces of my heart back together. Am not just about to let someone into my life."

"You too are in denial." Mercy said standing up you head out. We both walked to the door. Mercy yanked the door open and Peter tumbled in and onto the floor landing on his behind.

"You see what am talking about."

I could not respond. I was dying with laughter. Mercy walked to her desk mystified while a bewilderd Peter stood up trying to put everything in position.

"Are you okay?"

"Atleast i know she likes me." He responded embarrassment clearly written all over his face.

"I thought i asked you to go to work."

"Yes you did. I just came to tell you Philip is asking for you. Am sorry i didn't mean to eaves drop."

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"How long have you been _ you know _ hunting her?"

"2 years." He responded painfully.

"2 years!" My jaw dropped

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I stared unapologetically at the broad back before me. His white shirt was soaked in sweat causing it to hug him tightly. I heard Rachael clear his voice behind me.

Caught pants down ogling at her son. I apologised then moved out of the way. Carrying a box from the movers truck i headed for the house.

I had sold furniture i had in my previous home and ordered new ones which would come in two days. The living room was bare. I stood at its center trying to picture how it would look like after being fully furnished.

"Where do i place this?"

"I have placed  labels on each box clearly showing which room its supposed to go." I responded to one of the movers then moved to my bedroom.  

The company house had three bedrooms. This meant David would now have a room to himself. I had not told my mum and dad about the new developments. I had only called to tell them about the promotion.

After about two hours everything had been unloaded from the truck. The only thing remaining was unpacking and arranging everything. That i knew would take some three days since i had alot of work to do in the office. Next week we would be leaving to execute the project planned.

Mary and Peter would be holding our positions for as long as we were gone. I had gotten the afternoon off to come move into my new house. Rachael and David made the work even more easier. I finished arranging my stuff then pulled the curtains open. I wanted to sneak a peak into their rooms. I quickly moved from my room to Rachael's bedroom. She was too much like my own mom. I gazed at the white sheets she had spread for a while then moved to David's room.

David's room was not arranged. The blankets and bedsheets for his bed were neatly folded besides his unpacked bag.

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. I moved to the window. I could see the gates clearly from here. I stood looking at the movers truck about to leave holding one piece of the curtain David had managed to place on the rails.

I did not hear hear him coming. I felt his touch on my waist and the smell of his masculine sweat. I turned in shock of what was happening. His eyes held a gaze so tender that i literally melted in his arms, closing my eyes then letting his lips meet mine. We kissed and it was tender, beautiful and amazing. I wanted it to go on but i could not let him.

I pushed him and he pulled away then started to rum his fingers through his short hair clearly regretting what had just happened.

"Am sorry Danny i should not have behaved that way towards you."

I understood but i could not help wondering if he didn't find me attractive enough to want to do all those things to me. A flush of anger, dissapointment and confusion ran across my chest.

"Am sorry too." I said then left the room.

 

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Author's note

Hey y'all i know its been a while. To much work on my side coupled with writer's block but am going to try and post three episodes today. Thanks to all my readers i hope the story is captivating enough. Personally i loved writing this episode so i hope you enjoyed. 

Toda

see you all on the next.

Dorsila

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