The Devil In The Suit - Episode 17

 

"What is going on here?!!" Mr. Adewale Coker demanded, the founder and owner of the Cokers enterprises. A man of great integrity, known for his intelligence, straightforwardness and unswerving probity. Grey hairs were visible in his middle hair. He was no doubt in his late fifties. His sharp suit dripped of power and expertness, complementing the stern expression on his hard face. The eyes that stared disgustedly at Daniel was a similar pair of dark cold eyes, giving out rage and spite . He looked like he was about to say something as he stirred his neck, thoroughly assessing Genevieve, who looked like she was about to pass out any minute out of embarrassment, she was staring at her palms, daring to meet his gaze. Even if she knew nothing about him, she knew he wasn't one to lock gazes with, as intimidating and dominating as that.

"Genevieve, please could you excuse us for a minute" Daniel whispered softly, caging his anger. He put his hands into a tight fist not daring to release them as it was the only way he could imprison the rage he was feeling inside at his father's unannounced presence.

Genevieve continuously nodded, scurrying out of the door and locking it quickly. Adewale Coker watched her until he heard the quiet bang of the door then turned to Daniel, his expression sickened and appalled by the earlier scene.

"So this is what you do Daniel Soyinka Coker

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. What do you have to say for yourself?" His dad started, shifting his stance to circle Daniel, who couldn't be bothered as a nonchalant expression was visible on his face.

Silence. That was an obvious way to tame your fortified anger.

"Leaving you here to manage my company and you go about..." Mr Adewale paused, irritated with the word as he continued "...screwing ladies? Even your personal assistant, how low can you get?" He scowled, his nose blaring as he hissed. Daniel locked gazes with his dad as they both competed with their icy cold glares.

"She's an exception-" Daniel grinded out, squinting his eyes as he stared back at a man he always called father, a man he thought had no flaws but standing here was the opposite. He never understood any of this when his mother, Elizabeth Coker would cry discreetly and Daniel would spy on her occasionally, then he realized that she was never happy. He remembered how his mother longed for his father's attention. But his father never showed a hint of love, despite all of these, she remained a submissive wife in every aspect. After the death of his mother, Daniel took to women, Intoxicating himself like that was the only solution to ease his ruptured heart, until he met Genevieve, who without even trying was the light he craved for to brighten his dark and hooded heart. 

"Now tell me, what about Melissa Walsh? my colleague's daughter. You were crazy about her but what happened? You didn't show up on the day of your engagement"

Daniel opened his mouth to say something but was cut off again. Mr. Coker loved to be in charge of every thing.

"Why do you keep on bringing shame into this family? You're not a kid anymore, Daniel. I know your mum is certainly not happy where ever she is right now" his father announced angrily.

"Pttf. Mum? Like you cared for her while she was alive"

"How dare you try to turn the table around. You're 25 certainly not 15. I didn't send you to Harvard for a degree and you come here messing around like a five year old"

"Does it hurt? Well it should. You get infuriated every time this topic is brought up. why? Because it's the truth, you never want to be proven wrong because that's always what you think. The all big business man, Adewale Coker is so so perfect, are you dad? Why don't you check yourself before pointing accusing fingers at everyone because if you did ten years ago. Mum would still be alive!"

"What are you trying to say Daniel. That, that i killed your mother?"

"How does it feel saying it all by yourself. Dad?" Daniel snapped, his disrespectful tone caused his father's outrage as he slapped Daniel real hard across the face. Daniel looked at the ground, digging holes in it, trying to bury the anger he felt streaming through his entire body. Then he laughed, a quiet one followed by loud ones as he continued to snicker mockingly.

He turned to his dad "does it make you feel any better now? No! why don't you hit me all over again to declare how maddened you are. Yes? Because I have no feelings..is that it?"

"As long as you bear my last name, I won't have you talking to me in that tone young man! Here" he dropped a newspaper on the oak table and continued "this will be the last time you drag my name into one of your scandals. Take care of this nonsense!" Mr. Coker instructed, scanning Daniel's office as he fixed his suit briskly, before leaving, not waiting for his son's response.

Daniel hissed, walking to his chair. He scanned the newspaper. So this is what it was all about. He didn't even acknowledge or comment on any of the past improvements Daniel brought about in the company. He sighed, dialing his private investigator's number.

"Hello Sir" Tammy Jacobs greeted at the other line.

"Yes, yes. I want you to look for the bastard who wrote an article about me on the 'daily news' and make sure he never writes any articles again" Daniel ordered, staring at the newspaper.

"Sir, do you want his hands mutilated?" Tammy inquired in disbelief.

"No, no. What I mean is, I want him out of the firm house forever. Do you understand?"

"Loud and clear sir. I'll make sure he gets fired and never have any jobs pertaining to journalism" Tammy answered.

"Good. I need feedbacks. How soon?"

"I'll get back to you tomorrow sir"

"Perfect. Expect an alert soon"

"Thank you very much sir. I'll get going then" then the line went dead. Daniel leaned into his seat, knowing that Tammy was one of the best private investigators he has hired.

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Few hours later...

Genevieve shivered, remembering how intimidating Daniel's father was. No one had to inform her he was. She had to look at the floor when he came out of Daniel's office, staring at her with an irritated look. What terrified her the most was how he continued to stare until the elevators doors were shut. So creepy. Now what would he think of her, a whore? Yeah definitely that, she knew he caught them red handed but it was totally worth it. Sofia got her job back but still didn't bother to mutter a thankful to Genevieve.

She stared at the documents lying lazily on her desk, she needed to hand them to Daniel before leaving. She frowned, Daniel hasn't even come out of his office after the heated discussion with his father. She didn't think it was a good time to go into his office but what if he never comes out? it was already getting late and Gabriel probably would be waiting.

She sighed, walking into his office after he requested her to. His seated back was faced to her as he noticed her presence.

"Em, file 101 sir, the Administrative department just sent in these few minutes ago. Should I place it on your desk?" She asked nervously, maybe she should've just done that instead of asking. She mentally scolded herself. 

"Genevieve, please sit" she heard him say and she did, clearing her throat to indicate she already did that.

He exhaled, whirling around in his seat. "Can I trust you with something?" His eyes scanned her and watched her stiffen.

She blinked, nodding slowing.

"Good, I need your advice on something. Is that okay?"

"I guess"

"Okay then. I really do like this particular girl. I don't understand what I feel anymore for her, it's so strong and intense, eating me up to the extreme end. I can't think rationally when I'm around her, she takes my breath away with every movement she makes. It's a feeling I can't control Genevieve. What do you call it?"

Genevieve gaped at him, all these coming out of him. Who was he talking about? He must really love this woman if he thinks of her like this, which caused her to frown internally. So all the kisses he initiated were just mere contact and didn't mean anything to him? She thought, she thought....oh, just forget about it.

She opened her mouth, trying her best to put up a straight face, not giving out her distress and unsettling feeling. "Love" She said but it sounded like a question to her, seriously. Love?

"I don't understand anymore. Is there something more than that?" He quizzed, bringing his face to stare at her eyes. She quickly retracted her face, sinking into her seat.

"I honestly don't know sir. You claim you like this girl so much then it shouldn't be hard letting her know"

"And if it were you" he smirked in amusement, he watched as all the colours seemed to have drained from her face and was worried she would pass out "I was joking Genevieve, let's just assume it were you. But what would be your answer?" He prodded, anxiously waiting for her answer.

She quickly got up "Er, sir. Well-oh, look at the time. It's past 10 already!! Well.. I'm just gonna, what I mean is-I'm just gonna go" she rushed, running out of his office in a flash. He erupted in an heavy laugh but immediately stopped when he understood that she just refused him. Then it wasn't funny anymore.

Genevieve retrieved her bag from her seat, her lips wide spread in a grin. Was he being serious? Or maybe he wanted to tease her. But he was just assuming, so she shouldn't dwell on it. She got to the reception and wrinkled her forehead, seeing Gabriel and Tope together. Tope blinked her eyelashes as she giggled to whatever he said.

Gabriel noticed Genevieve's presence and quickly stood up, advancing towards her.

"Hey" he grinned, rubbing his palms together. 

"Hey" she smiled back then turned her gaze to meet Tope, who was seen, swooning silently behind Gabriel's back, Then Tope mouthed the words 'He's damn hot girl. My treat!' She waved her hands, fangirl-ing.

Genevieve stifled a laugh but couldn't control it for long as she lot out a full laugh.

"Is there something wrong with me?" Gabriel frowned, scrutinizing his Dior jacket for stains or creases, then he frantically touched his face, assessing it with his fingers, making Genevieve laugh even more. They didn't know when a lady suddenly walked past and got into the lift.

"So can I take you home now?" He asked Genevieve who slowly retrieved her breath. She nodded, hands digging into her bag for her phone but found nothing. She hissed then sighed "just wait here. I think I left my phone in the office"

She said hurriedly as she got into the lift. She entered into her office and smiled, seeing her phone resting on her table. She snatched it and was about walking back to the elevator when her eyes caught a hold of something. 

She scrunched her eyes as she noticed Daniel's office door was slightly open, she stopped right in front, trying to get a view of the inside but couldn't see anything, then she heard noises, she let curiosity get the best of her as she slowly moved the door only to see a woman seated on Daniel's lap, one hand on his chest as she stroked his hair seductively. Genevieve let out a soft gasp as her bag unconsciously fell right off her arm to the floor, letting all her items hit the tiled ground in a clatter, making Daniel jerk up towards the opened door.

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