The Devil In The Suit - Episode 13

 

Daniel leaned into his seat, watching Genevieve eat. Unlike yesterday, when he requested the food brought up to them. They were in the hotel's restaurant, having dinner. He took a swig of his red wine, still staring at Genevieve. He knew she was aware that his eyes were glued to her, but she continued. 

"That man must be really important for you to cry all through the night" he introduced, surveying her face-which was a combination of things that are pleasing to look at.

She looked up from her plate of rice and gave Daniel a subtle nod. Daniel stared at her with an Askance look.

"Interesting, first love perhaps?" He quizzed, eyeing her skeptically . He didn't give out he was anxious knowing the guy, instead he looked impressively unruffled. 

"Well-you could call it that" she laughed feebly, as Daniel insides nettled.

"I see, you must love him so much then?" he inquired, aiming for a negative reply from her, but to his dismay. It couldn't get any worse from here.

"So much that it hurts" she grimaced, he watched as her eyes were glistening with tears but she wiped it away, downing her glass of orange juice.

The breeze let out a contagious sigh in the still air, contagious because, they both suddenly sighed.

Then abrupt silence followed, until..

"So why did he leave you?" Daniel asked, exploring her face for answers. 

"He didn't mean to- I mean, it happened so suddenly. I can't believe H-he just left" 

"So if he returns, would you accept him?"

"Of course sir, in a blink of an eye

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. It might be scary at first but definitely. You need not ask" she replied, chuckling. Then she frowned.

"And he's probably screwing a lady right now" Daniel huffed in irritation.

He watched as Genevieve sullen expression turned into a quizzical stare, making her eyebrow rise.

"What are you talking about, sir?" 

He rolled his eyes " your boyfriend of course" 

Her eyes grew wide and she began to laugh hysterically, clutching her stomach. She stopped then continued again. Daniel gaped at her, suddenly quiet.

"You're such a strange man, Mr. Coker, I was talking about my Dad" she confessed in-between-laughs.

He turned away, looking everywhere but her. How could he be so stupid to think she was referring to a lover the entire time.

"Will you please stop snickering, you're making me wanna join you" he joked, his eyes glittering. They stared at each other for a while, then started braying like fools in the middle of the restaurant. Good thing no guests were around, apart from the workers who gave them a concerned look from time to time.

He discreetly watched as her strawberry lip balm glistened in the dim light. Her smile was definitely vogue worthy.

He smiled painfully as he wished he could taste them again, bite those lips of hers and kiss her deeply like a caveman but it would definitely give her a scare and to himself too.

He heard her snap her fingers in front of him and saw a frown on her face, he realised that he could do anything to wipe it out. An out-landish thought.

"Sir, are you alright? you spaced out" he found it queer for Genevieve calling him sir after what happened between them. He thought he lost that rank the very day he kissed her, but surprisingly, she didn't let go of the title. 

"I'm fine" his voice became husk, he quickly cleared his throat, repeating "I'm fine"

"He's late" she said sadly.

"Who" he rose a brow.

"My Dad"

"I figured, Genevieve. Can I tell you something?" he asked. She didn't say anything, her eyes digging into his, already giving him an answer. "You claim you love him a lot and I can see that. Why don't you try this. Think about the good memories you've created with him. A smile will definitely appear instead of wallowing in grieve. He's watching probably and from his perspective, he wouldn't want you sad" Daniel smiled, making her smile too. She loved the way he talked. The way his fingers snap and the faces he makes. His voice, quiet but authoritative. She peered at him, her face curious.

"I lost my Mum. She died ten years ago. I definitely understand, Genevieve. Especially when you watch her die" he gulped, feigning a chuckle. He remembered how he watched the Nurses weave their way in and out of the intensive care unit, slightly dodging each other as they hastened their pace, all because of one woman. Mrs Elizabeth Coker. Fifteen year old Daniel understood what was going on. His Mum had a stage four ovary cancer and they were slowing loosing her to death. It was a wild cry as Daniel, his father and two siblings; Martins and Vanessa stood by their mum's side and watched her struggle for air. She looked like a piece of shrimp, her bones almost reaping out of her body as she exhaled bitterly. Then the monitor sounded an alarm- it was a low-pitched beep, displaying a flat line. The doctors tried all they could as she was unresponsive to the defibrillator, no pulse was found. Little Daniel stared at the single crash cart in disgust, all those many pieces of equipments did nothing to revive his Mum. He couldn't help but stare murderously at his father. He was the reason. He didn't cloth her with an hint of love. How could she have gotten to a stage four without them knowing. The accusations followed to the recent time.

Genevieve looked at his eyes, seeing the sorrow and sadness in them. Without thinking, she snaked her fingers to his, caressing them softly with her thumbs. She ignored the electric waves passing through her entire body and gave him a smile. Daniel peered at their interlaced fingers then shifted his gaze to her eyes. Her dark brown eyes shimmered, promising betterment. His lips opened slightly just as her phone beamed. They jerked apart. it wasn't his. He looked up to see Genevieve on the phone. Then she hurried, saying a bye, then ended the call. He knew who it was.

"Who's the Doctor to you?" he asked, referring to Gabriel, how emotions eluded his face.

"He's just a friend" she answered, watching him. She was oblivious to what those words gave him. It was relief, relief billowed through him.

 "Goodnight, Genevieve. I'll see you tomorrow" He stood up, grinning broadly as he retired to his room. He had a lot of business calls to attend and only he understood where the energy suddenly emerged from.

Genevieve shook her head "what a strange man" she muttered. She smiled cheerfully at her iPhone when she saw a message from her Mum.

Super mum: how's my first princess doing?

Genevieve: mum, I can't believe you did that. Why didn't you tell me about the trip yesterday?

Super mum: honestly, I don't know. He's a very stunning young man, Genevieve (wink)

Genevieve: mum, you're unbelievable. I will talk to you later alright? It's weird chatting with your mother.

Super mum: Lol Genevieve, stay safe alright? May God protect you.

Genevieve: Amen. I love you too, Mum.

Genevieve laughed, her mum was just too much, she still referred to Lol as lots of love. Just then her phone beamed, reflecting a message.

Kelvin: make sure you guys fall for each other on this trip, or I'll feed you to pigs 

Genevieve: Love you too. She replied sarcastically.

Kelvin: what are you doing between? let me guess. Kissing him again?

Genevieve: if I was doing that, how then would I be able to message you back? Sometimes I wonder how you passed your UTME.

Kelvin: ha ha. Your snide comments aren't needed, just tell me.

Genevieve: honestly, I'm devouring my chicken, but your constant text is making me loose my concentration : (

Kelvin: Genny and food, let me leave you to enjoy your scrumptious meal. Be enjoying up and down. Make sure Mr. Coker is whipped before coming home.

Genevieve: so that you can win the bet right? Not gonna happen.

Kelvin: you can't run away from love my dear.

Genevieve: watch me.

Even if she did like him, it was impossible for him to like her back. She thought.

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"What do you see my boy, looking at this site" Daniel's uncle. Mr. James Savage asked. He was Vincent's Dad. Daniel was giving him a tour around the new restaurant.

Daniel looked at the site yet untouched "well, I see a parking lot and a garden meant for relaxation" Daniel answered, facing his father's best friend and in-law. Daniel's Dad and his wife. Martha Savage were siblings. Daniel saw him purse his lips in disapproval then Mr. James patted his back.

"That's good but you need to think big. This will be a vast hotel eventually, definitely a parking space would be created but not here, Daniel. I see a recreational center right here, close to south and a Shopping mall. Don't you think it would be better if your hotel had all of these. Tourists would come to relax not only that, but explore for themselves, no need them going out. It has all of the necessary buildings already"

Daniel smiled, now he understood why Mr. James was such a big business man. His imaginations were out of this world, making his organisation stand out from the rest.

"Think about it, I'll inform your father first. I need my rest. It's almost dusk" Mr. James yawned, walking away.

Daniel nodded, at the corner of his eyes, he saw Genevieve seated on a bench in the site, she was obviously waiting for them to finish. She was fiddling with her fingers as she stared into space. 

He smirked, saying to himself "all I see is beauty herself, taking my breath away"

A/n sorry about the wait. My schedule is a little rough this month. That's why I won't be updating daily. I'm deeply sorry. So, the updates will be..Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Please bear with me. Thank y'all for your supports, I feel honoured. God bless.