The Billionaire's Secret Lover
Chapter 27: Nina
Lillian's call woke me up at exactly 7:15 am as I rushed out of the bed into the shower. I didn't sleep a wink last night as I kept thinking about Michael's mom's words to me.
The driver had dropped me off at home yesterday, I cried myself to sleep still now.
I quickly rush through the shower and walk into my closet, the flowery gown Michael bought for me stares at me taunting me. Tearfully, I grab it and throw it into the trash can as I pick a more suitable dress for work.
Driving into the parking lot at work, I rest my head on the steering as I try to bring back my heavy breathing to normal. Lilian's call this morning has been brisk, asking about my health and telling me that Michael has called her yesterday.
Ever since yesterday, I have been avoiding his calls, I can't believe his mom would stoop so low to lie that I was with Austin. If that is what she wants I'm going to give it to her.
Thankfully, I and Austin didn't break up and no one saw me with Michael. We are just going to go back to normal.
I pull the key out of the ignition locking the door, I turn to walk into the building. Immediately the door slide open I walk in, I was the center of attention as everyone turns to look at me congratulating me on being the face of Lush beauty.
How news travels fast! I can't believe all of this happens in the span of four days. It felt like forever, I mouthed them a quick 'thank you' as I rush into my office before I will be moved to tears in front of them and embarrassed in their presence.
Walking into my office floor I saw Divine going through a magazine which has my picture in the front. I rush to grab it from her as I look at the picture surprised. It was a picture of Michael and me at the modeling shoot. I remember Andrea telling me that it was for business purposes.
"Where did you get this?” I ask Divine as I look at her curiously. She cowered in my presence, fear oozing out of her eyes shocked by my tone.
" Answers me” I screamed shouting at her. I've never lost my temper so much at someone like I am right now.
"I gave it to her" Deborah Melton's voice rang in my ear as I turn to look at her walking out of the elevator to me.
"I figure out it will be nice to give you in person but knowing how you are with me__________” she shrugs and comes to stand beside me “I know you will refuse, that's why I gave it to her" she continues slowly look down on me with disgust.
"But why?" I asked shocked, while she was laughing at me like I was crazy to have asked her that question.
"You are the face of Lush and this magazine " she grabs the magazine from Divine who turn to walk away giving us some privacy.
" Is the yearly magazine of the Thompson's Empire, the face of Lush beauty is always showcased on the cover page along with the C.E.O"
looking at me smiling"I've always been there for the past six years now until now" she said with a faraway look
into my office closing the door gently as I sat down with my head bowed in the chair. I didn't know she has followed me until she sat down on the
to her tired from all
sorry if my present disturb you but I'm just here to warn you as
her curiously. What is she here to warn me about? It is on Mia Walker
up suddenly and turn to leave" Wait!” I called out to her. I want to know
at me with a coy
as
it now? " She straightened and wink at me" but one thing I'll promise you is that it's going to be exclusive news on Melton's media" She walks out of the door leaving me to wonder what all this
what to come.
my dress"Come in" I called
sat down on the chair which his daughter has vacated a short while ago holding the same magazine Deborah
him, Was this the warning Deborah Melton
from my thought as I turn to
office right now and not you in
my daughter's wedding will be held on Thursday this week," He said looking at me to see if his word sinks into
my heart beating rapidly more than the normal way. Are they still getting married? Is this
out my thought as I struggle to listen
you still went ahead to take over her position. You will be sack! ” He said as
society," My subconscious said sarcastically. I don't need her lectures right now. She ought to be with me right now
her to keep shut. I have forgotten that she was unseeable, thank God I was in my office right
the stars," She said again but this time in a parable. I ignored her. I don't even understand what she is saying, who is the moon? and who is
as I get ready to work. It's better to make use of the little time I get to do something productive than to be crying over
this morning"You sent for me ma'am" she said bowing her head afraid to look me in
not myself this morning "I'm sorry about this morning" I said looking at her she looks at surprised "I'm not always like that, let's just say I woke up on the wrong
let's go back to work. What are my schedules for