The Devil In The Suit - Episode 19

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Daniel carefully pulled over at her house, Genevieve silently prayed that her sister, Michelle didn't leave the clothes on the rope. It would be so awkward for her and only the ground could rescue her by swallowing her, especially with him seeing her undergarments. 

she quickly scanned the house but sighed in relief. It was clear of any.

"Thanks so much sir, I'll take it from here" she smiled in appreciation as she unstrapped her seatbelt.

"Aren't you going to invite me in?" 

Genevieve's eyes widened as she stared at him . "In? Um, do you?"

He laughed richly "come on, let's go"

They slowly approached the front porch. Before she could even knock, the door flew open, revealing Mrs Miller who stared at her daughter, a eyebrow raised.

"Genevieve, You're home early, is everything alright?" Mrs Miller asked worried before catching a glimpse of a young man standing professionally beside Genevieve. She quickly turned to Genevieve, they both exchanged looks apprehensively.

"Hmm-hmm, Mr. Coker right? What a pleasant surprise" Mrs Miller faked a smile but sent her daughter a look that read 'what-is-he-doing-here?' and another 'Why-didn't-you-give-me-an headsup-upon-his-arrival?' 

Genevieve reciprocated hers, letting her know it happened suddenly. Mother and child were now both sending telepathic messages

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. Daniel cleared his throat abruptly, making them snap out of it.

"Good day to you Mrs Miller, sorry for appearing unannounced. I could just take my leave" Daniel turned around.

"No no, you're very much welcome in here. Come on in, make yourself at home" she smiled genuinely, then shifted from the entrance, ushering him in.

"Mum, shouldn't you be at the shop?" Genevieve whispered to her mum after Daniel was fully seated.

"I locked it my child, you know your brother, Joel has been talking about his birthday all day"

Genevieve grinned, now he was going to be elated if he sees what Daniel got him. She turned to her Mum, her mum inspecting Daniel, watching as he explored the sitting room.

"He's a strange man, isn't he?" Genevieve chuckled.

"A man who knows what he wants seems strange at first while chasing after it. Don't let it confuse you" Mrs Miller smiled, looking at her daughter. "It's very rude leaving your guest all alone, you know. Go!"

Genevieve squinted her eyes, puzzled at her mum's words. What does he possibly want at her house? She shook her head just as she heard a tiny voice yell.

"Is that Mr. Gabriel! Did he come for my birthday?" Joel ran straight up to the sitting room with a big, wide smile plastered on his face but he stopped, frowning as he came across Daniel. 

"Um, I thought you were uncle Gabriel" Joel whispered quietly, staring disappointedly at his palms.

Now it was Daniel's turn to frown. Genevieve panicked in her stance as she watched Daniel. something flashed in his eyes as he got up, he clenched his jaw then formed his lips into a thin line.

She quickly went to Joel, crouching down. "This is Mr. Daniel, he came here to wish you a happy birthday and brought you a lot of gifts" 

"Really?!" He ran over to Daniel "is it true you got me a lot of gifts.. sir?" Joel asked shyly.

Daniel softened, the kid was just too adorable. He couldn't possibly hold a grudge. He was only five. Daniel nodded, lowering his body to meet his height "I heard you like toys" 

"You bet I do!" Joel giggled.

"So what are you waiting for? Let's go get 'em" Daniel chuckled as he carried Joel on his shoulder, making Joel giggle loudly.

Genevieve looked at Daniel in admiration. A once very stoic man now laughing like a five year old. She continued to watch as they both carried the items. Daniel was a mystery to every one around him. His mood swings were out of this world.

He laughed at something Joel whispered in his ear then he looked at Genevieve. Meeting her eyes. His eyes glittered as he winked then turned away. She almost choked on her saliva, as her heart stuttered.

"I don't know what you're hiding from me my child but trust me, I'll find out faster than you'd ever imagine" Mrs Miller teased before going into the kitchen to alert Michelle on the guest.

Genevieve blushed, looking away. Just then Daniel brought in the last box which was the cake, he placed it on the dinning table before releasing Joel and dropping him slowly on the couch. Joel jumped up and down, staring at the animated figures peering at him.

"I love them! I love them!! I love them!!!" He sang, running in circles. He looked at Daniel waiting for his confirmation, Daniel nodded.

"Thank you, thank you!" he yelled then got to work, tearing the boxes, after freeing the toys. He went to one of the couches playing with them, not bothering about the rest of the items.

Michelle came in after words, eyes feasting on a not so familiar man seated in on one of the couches, she looked at Genevieve then back at the man. She wriggled her brow teasingly as she approached her sister.

"Your boss huh? I so wanna be you right now. Having this hottie as a boss. God! I need this too when I grow up" Michelle clasped her hands, looking up to heaven.

"Come on Mich, you're asking for trouble" Genevieve laughed.

"Trouble? He's perfect. He's rich, handsome, tall, intelligent obviously, perfect skin, every girl's dream guy" her sister continued to swoon. "I don't know how you do it sis, are you some kind of a magnet, attracting all the perfect guys. I'm so glad we look just the same. Meaning I have a chance of getting mine too"

"Why don't you do this first, grow up then we'll talk about it okay?" Genevieve snickered, shaking her head. Teenagers, thinking they know too much already.

"Can we cut the cake now?" Joel suddenly asked, staring at Daniel for permission. 

"Of course Joel" Daniel smiled at the little kid.

"I'll go get a knife" Michelle offered, walking to the kitchen. Daniel couldn't help but stare, she looked so much like Genevieve. No doubt they were sisters. He smiled inwardly, he couldn't wait to introduce her to his younger brother, Martins. Who knows, they might click just as how Genevieve captured his heart.

He felt something cold hit his lips, bringing him out of his thoughts. Then he looked up, seeing Genevieve smiling broadly, holding out a slice of cake unaware of how his body reacted. He looked at her confusedly, raising a brow.

"Here sir" she giggled. Daniel looked surprised as he surveyed around in embarrassment as they were all watching him with identical expressions of amusement plastered on their faces.

"Come on sir, you have the first bite. I insist" she quickly added.

He smiled awkwardly as he took just a little bite, holding her hands and motioned it to her. "Now your turn" 

Genevieve chuckled, taking a bite. Daniel fought the urge to clean the corners of her mouth with his lips as it looked pretty inviting. Maybe if her family weren't in the scene he would have done that a long time ago. He continued to stare at her lips shamelessly. Michelle and her mum exchanged knowing looks as they giggled slightly.

Ten minutes later, Daniel frowned at his watch, getting up. "I need to be somewhere right now"

Genevieve got up too "um, okay sir. Let's go"

Daniel shook his head "no no Genevieve. You stay alright? I'll handle it myself" 

"But sir-" she stopped her self after receiving a look from Daniel.

"Mum, he's leaving!" Michelle yelled.

"Oh no. Mr Coker, you haven't taken anything yet. I'm almost done with the food" Mrs Miller frowned, coming into the sitting room with a kitchen rag.

"Oh no Mrs Miller, I'm in a hurry, maybe some other time. And it's Daniel. Thanks for the lovely welcome. You have a nice home and an adorable family" he rushed, walking towards the door. Joel went after him.

"Um, when will I see you again?" Joel inquired solemnly.

Daniel stiffened, peering at Genevieve. He looked back at Joel then smiled "sooner than you think" he poked his little nose.

"Um, okay. Thanks for the gifts again sir" Daniel smiled, he was a very smart and polite kid. All thanks to his home.

Daniel got on his knees, then whispered "i dont want aunty Genevieve knowing what i'm about to ask, okay?" 

Joel nodded while counting his fingers.

"Good, me or uncle Gabriel. Who do you think is more handsome?"

Joel scrunched his eyes, then scratched his hair, thinking vigorously "uncle Gabriel is really handsome and smart"

Daniel frowned.

"But you are more handsome and you're smarter. So you win. Yay! We all live happily ever after. The end" Joel ran, giggling. Daniel stood up jogging to his car. He continued to grin like a maniac as he drove all the way to the office.

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Genevieve smiled typing on her iPhone, the inspiration was hitting her fast like a car whose brake went missing. This was the first time she settled for romance. All her previous drafts were a mess but this was perfect. The words and emotions screamed 'reality'. She thought only a person who understood love could pull off writing a romance literature. But was she? How come she got the inspiration just now after meeting Daniel Coker. She dropped her phone quickly as she stirred in bed. She closed her eyes as the images of today tallied through her mind nonstop. 

Why was he this opened to her lately?

Why did he even care?

Could it be he liked her as much as she did?

Thinking of it, he did ask her what her response would be if he did.

"Gosh! My head hurts!" She groaned. "I can't deal with this anymore. Can't I just have a normal life where I don't find my boss attractive, but no. I'm stuck here!"

"Genevieve, are you talking to your self again?" She heard a voice. She jinked, sitting up.

"Oh! It's just you mum" she sighed, then quickly covered her iPhone with the comforter.

"Of course, can't sleep?" Mrs Miller chuckled, Genevieve scooted over to let her mum sit beside her on the bed.

"Erm, yeah"

"Can I know the reason?"

"It's nothing serious, mum. Don't worry about it" 

"OK then, I guess it's a goodnight then" Mrs Miller stood up.

"Mum?" Genevieve called, Mrs miller smiled settling back on the bed.

"Genevieve?"

"Um. Can I ask you something please?"

"Go for it" her mother grinned.

"How was your love for dad like?" Genevieve asked sadly. Mrs Miller smiled as if remembering something.

"You see, your father and I always hated each other at first. I remember him always bullying me and calling me names in secondary school. He was a senior you know. But something changed one day. A group of boys stopped me on my way from school and was about sexually harassing me when your Dad came in and beat them almost to stupor. From that day, I knew I couldn't possibly hate on your father anymore. Then he'd buy me a lot of gifts and write me love poems. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world. Fate was always on our side. Even after we went our separate ways, we still found each other. He was it for me. My first and only. It hurts knowing I can't see him again"

"Mum" Genevieve held her hands, caressing them softly "I shouldn't have asked. I'm sorry"

"No Genevieve, you have a reason my child. Come on, tell me" she released her palms from her daughter's, and raised up Genevieve's chin. "Is this about Daniel?"

"Yes, I mean no mum" Genevieve shook her head quickly.

Her mum gave her a stern look "Gabriel?"

"No. I mean, I don't know" 

"See. Gabriel is a very fine young man and vibrant. While Daniel's quite a charming young man too. I see something in him my child"

"Even if, he couldn't possibly see me more than a mere PA"

"That's what you think Genevieve, he came over today. Playing with little Joel so very joyfully, I'm talking about your boss. Cokers' head. Who does that?"

"A nice man?"

"Come on darling, don't make a joke out of this. Why would he do all of these things if he weren't attracted to you. Look, a man wouldn't spend this much of his time with a girl if he didn't want something in return"

"And that is?.."

"You, my child. He wants you" Mrs Miller laughed at her daughter's innocence.

"I don't think I'm ready to be wanted mum. Not now"

"It's not necessarily now. I just want you to know this. You'll be 21 really soon. You aren't a little girl anymore"

"I'm scared mum, people always get hurt, it's like a come along package. Love and hurt. It's never inseparable" Genevieve frowned, looking at the ground.

"There's a difference my dear. To love and be in love. When you love someone you feel all kinds of positive emotions like trills, giddiness, you know the butterflies, want, joy, you name it. But when you're in love my child, no matter the challenges you come across, you'll both pass through them fearlessly because that's how strong you feel for each other. Difficulties, pain and tears comes with love. Yes, I'll be honest, Genevieve. But what really matter is how you both overcome them all, not tearing apart. Then that's true love, because it'll be worth it at the end. Trust me"

"I don't want to make any mistakes mum"

"You won't as long as he's the one. You're the only one in charge of your feelings my dear. You take the wheel alright. Now go to bed, don't think about all of this too much. It will happen if you were made for each other. You'll know when that time comes, just you"

"Aww, thanks Mum. I needed this" she hugged her and relaxed under her touch.

"Anytime" Mrs Miller smiled getting up, she walked to the door but paused then turned back and said "quite an expensive phone, it suits you" she chuckled, then left.

Hey guys! It's been so long. I'm really sorry for the wait. Thanks for still sticking with this story and not dropping it already, God bless y'all for your previous comments and prayers. I really do appreciate each and every one of you. Thanks so very much and have a nice day, okay?