The Devil In The Suit - Episode 21

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The night is still young

Continuation from the previous chapter.

"Hey, it's okay. Why don't you have a seat" Daniel offered as he walked to his. 

"Okay" she said slowly, raising a brow.

They were both fully seated. Daniel leaned over, searching Genevieve's eyes so closely that it made her nervous as she continued to gaze upon her fingers. 

"Am I that bad?" He inquired quietly.

"Bad?" Genevieve wrinkled her forehead, giving away her confused state.

Daniel sighed then leaned into his seat "I heard some of the employees sounding irritatingly as they spoke about me. One of them even went ahead, calling me a callous man" 

Genevieve's eyes widened as she stared at him . She chewed on her lips trying to block any sound.

"Yeah go ahead, laugh"

"I'm so sorry, I did not see that coming" she laughed but stopped immediately after he gave her a blank stare.

"You know me than any one around here, Genevieve. I want you to tell me. How bad am I?" He folded his arms, waiting for her reply.

"Em, sir..you're a little bit too...um, too strict. Don't exactly blame them for thinking that"

"So how can I be..less, less strict?"

"you need to communicate with your employees more than you give orders" 

"Excuse me sir, can I come in?" A feminine voice interrupted. 

Daniel cleared his throat "yes

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A lady came in afterwords, holding out a black binder. She looked nervous as she slowly walked in. Genevieve could sense her anxiety as she was always like that around him.

"Um, the invitations sir" the lady said slowly as she looked at the ground wanting to leave the office anytime soon. One could clearly see that she was pressured to deliver the invitations herself because no one would volunteer to in her department. 

Daniel nodded, motioning to his desk. Genevieve shook her head fighting the urge to face palm. He needed years of training before he could learn to be nice. 

"Tell her a polite thank you" Genevieve mouthed.

Daniel rose a brow as Genevieve repeated, this time using her fingers to emphasize. They both turned to the lady as she hastily dropped the binder on the desk, she whirled around quickly going straight to the door but paused when she heard Daniel.

"Wait" he said rather reluctantly.

She shivered, suddenly feeling cold. She gulped as she turned slowly. Her palms began to sweat as she thought of a thing she did wrong in the past few weeks.

"Nice job..uh.." He trailed off.

"Vivian sir" she blushed.

"Nice job Vivian, and thank you" he faked a smile.

She nodded quickly and walked out of his office.

Genevieve turned to Daniel with a big smile on her face.

"It was easy, wasn't it?"

"Yeah, whatever" he rolled his eyes. Then looked down, his eyes on her shoes.

Genevieve squinted her eyes as she looked at him then her stilettos then returned her gaze back to him. 

"Nice shoes" he shrugged.

She laughed as she took one invitation card, viewing it. It was a celebration for the inauguration of their latest hotel which was coming up in few days and also the formal admission of Mr. Augustine into office as vice president of the organisation. Genevieve couldn't help but wonder, he finally got what he wanted. And anytime soon, as Mr. Augustine promised, he would send in a new PA for Daniel, meaning she'd have to leave. At first the job was nothing close to good but now it was different. It was like a maze, as the day passes by, new routes and passages would be discovered, the more she stays, the more adventures she would encounter which was now exciting. Now she understood that Mr. Augustine actually did her a favour, a favour which was going to be terminated anytime soon.

She sighed quietly glancing at Daniel, his eyes were also scanning the invites. She couldn't help but remember her mother's words.

..."It will happen if you were made for each other. You'll know when that time comes, just you"....

But how would she?

What was it like to love somebody?

She closed her eyes imagining being in his arms, his attention mainly on her and no one else. His arms around her like she was the most delicate being in the whole world.

Then she felt someone touch her fingers, it was warm as she felt her insides churn. She opened her eyes to meet his, staring directly at her.

"Are you alright?" He brushed her fingers with his thumb gently. 

"Yeah"

"Good, now let's continue"

"Continue what?"

"Lesson 360 on being nice" he winked, making her groan.

* * *

It was already nine, Genevieve was in his office, helping him sort out documents when her eyes landed on the night sky. His office was really the best place to stare at the sky all day.

It looked like someone used a blanket with holes in them to cover the sky with, the beam provided distant illumination for passers by.

She smiled as she saw how beautiful the lights helped to illuminate the skyscrapers.

"Nice view, am I right?"

She grinned as she turned to Daniel then tore her gaze back to the lights "so beautiful"

He nodded looking at her turned figure "really beautiful"

She bit her lip, having a feeling he wasn't just talking about the sky anymore.

* * *

It was finally Saturday, the day of the company's inauguration party.

Genevieve groaned as she fell back on bed "kelvin, i can't do this anymore"

"Make that two" Kelvin fell beside her.

They both spent two hours searching for a black gown that looked close to 'sophisticated' but sadly she had none of those. The party's theme was mainly black.

"I see no reason why you called me here. Don't you have girlfriends to help you with this kind of stuff" Kelvin scoffed as he turned to her.

"I have no one besides you, Michelle's not here, she's with mum at the shop, so don't give up on me yet" she pouted.

"Save that cute face for Mr. Coker" he laughed, Genevieve sat up launching a pillow at him. He caught it swiftly then smirked. "You throw like a girl"

"I am a girl" she laughed, hitting his shoulder with a pillow this time.

"You!!" He glared at her, she giggled as she hit him across the face.

"You didn't just do that, I'm coming for you" He stood up just as she did.

"That's if you can catch me first!" She yelled as she ran round her room, she brought out her tongue when he missed. Unfortunately for her, she fell on the ground, kelvin got up to her, smacking her nonstop with a pillow.

"Kelvin, get-G-get off M-me. Stop!!" She laughed so hard  trying to push him off her.

Then they heard a knock bringing them back to reality, they both exchanged looks.

Kelvin offered his hand, she took it as he carefully helped her up.

"Are you expecting anyone?" He inquired.

"None I can remember" Genevieve shrugged "just wait here and don't touch anything" she straightened her top as she slowly made her way out of her room and into the sitting room.

Genevieve turned the doorknob and smiled as she came across David, Daniel's personal driver.

"Good evening ms. Genevieve"

"Good evening David, is there a problem?"

"Not really, I came to deliver this" the young man motioned to the ground where a big box was laid. Genevieve looked at the box confusedly then up to David.

"What's that?" 

"I have no idea. But the boss sent in these and told me to bring you to the function too"

"Um, you don't need to David, I'm not even dressed yet. I'll find my way okay?"

"No please. The boss gave me strict orders to get you there. I may loose my job"

"Ohh.. Okay then...em, Thanks" she smiled as David handed her the box. It wasn't as heavy as it looked.

"Please do come in" she offered.

"No thank you. I'll be fine here" 

"Come on, I insist"

The young driver nodded shyly.

"This way please" Genevieve smiled as she led him to the sitting room. 

"I'll be back shortly. Please do sit"

After making sure he was fully seated, she weaved her way back to her room. Kelvin was on his phone by the time she came in.

"Ohh, you're back" he started then looked at the box Genevieve held unto "what's that?"

"I'm not sure" she answered as she carefully dropped the box on her bed. Then she turned to Kelvin "it was Daniel's driver, he came here saying Daniel asked him to deliver this"

"care to find out what's in it?" Kelvin asked curiously.

Genevieve nodded as she peered at the box, suddenly feeling nervous. She bit her lips pondering what could possibly be in there. It was quite large.

"Open it already, the anticipation is killing me!!" Kelvin groaned.

"Fine" she bit her lip one more time as her fingers shook. She got rid of the upper part first and immediately caught sight of a black garment. She rose a brow as she carefully peeled it away from the box.

She gasped loudly, it was a dress. Daniel got her a dress. But why?

"He got you a dress. Wow. Go try it out!"

Genevieve stared at the dress she hasn't even tried it out yet and she was already enthralled by it's beauty.

"I don't know Kelvin"

"Genevieve, hurry!"

"Geez, I'm going. She rushed into her bathroom. Despite the fact that they were best friends, she too had her privacy.

Few minutes later, she sucked on her lips as she came out.

"Damn girl! Black sure is your colour"

"Um" she walked nervously to the mirror and gasped at her own reflection.

She was wearing a sultry dress with a sweetheart bust which gives way to a sheer mesh chest panel which reaches into a collar, decorated with rhinestone crystals then a curve-hugging bodice that shows off her silhouette also flaring into a subtle mermaid shape.

"Kelvin, don't you think this is a little too much?"

"Too much? Absolutely not. Look what I found" Kelvin got out shoes from the box. "He got you shoes too and a clutch!! a freaking clutch. And you tell me he isn't in love"

Genevieve blinked as she slowly collected the silver heels which shimmered and sparkled. She knew it cost a fortune, the dress too.

"I'm not wearing these" she frowned sadly as she sat on the bed.

Kelvin sighed as he scooted beside her "look, I understand what you're probably feeling right now. But tell me, how do you think he'd feel if he sees you not wearing the dress he got you?"

"I guess"

"The night is still young Genny, go have fun okay?"

She puffed in frustration as she got in the heels, she got out powder, black eyeliner and a rich red lip gloss and applied it carefully. She put her hair extensions into a chignon bun Held unto the crystal detailed clutch then she added her silver hoop earrings pairing it with matching bangles to complete the ensemble. She flashed a smile at Kelvin, causing him to grin.

"Now that's the Genny I know"

She smiled as they both made their way to the sitting room. David got up, his eyes roaming her.

"Look what you've caused" Kelvin laughed. "Enjoy yourself alright, call me" Kelvin said as he went straight to the door.

"Ms. Genevieve, you're looking beautiful as ever, the party has started already. I think we should go now"

"Think so too" she smiled as he ushered her in the car. She gnawed on her nails, she knew for a fact that the function was for people of great influence and class. She couldn't help but wish the night would be over in a flash.

 

A/n been so busy lately guys. Sorry it's coming this late and I just want to say a sincere thank you to everyone supporting by commenting on each chapter, you guys make writing easy. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Genny's dress looks so beautiful, don't you think? Scroll up to view. Thanks so much. God bless.