YEARS LATER...
Harry Alexander Grande Yates Jnr after years of mourning his beloved, was still not interested in settling with any other lady. His association were that of males only as he took over from his father, the companies and inheritance willed to his name. He practically behaved like his dad when he was also of his age. Many employees, even the media suspected his might be a gay. But he bothered not and no one dared to say that to his face. His assistant, Stevens loved him dearly. Working with him after few years, made him aware that his boss Jnr Yates was actually a lovely man with an amazing heart. He only wore a cold and rude appearance just to scare people away. The only thing he didn't understand was why he didn't like to hear about a woman even about love. That afternoon, he clearly was in a bad mood. He could hear him yell at the other employees for the attitude and shallow-minded work they had produced for their new business proposal. He was really angry at them because the meeting was scheduled at 2pm and as at 1:30pm, they had produced a shabby work. He was planning to do it all over again and the meeting must be postponed. Luckily, the other party for the agreement e-mailed them to have the meeting postponed. He felt relieved but showed an emotionless face. He promised them a deduction if the work is not properly produced. Stevens rushed in with a smile as Harry Jnr sat quietly I his chair and began to go through company's data again over the past few months. He realized that, there has been a scam of funds. He was looking through the hardcopies given and comparing them. His doubts were right. " Sir, our international product manager has given a reply. She has agreed to work with us and will be with us soon. Congratulations boss." Stevens said smiling handing the contract to his boss. Harry Jnr's face lit up. The incoming product and marketing manager is a very popular lady known for her great skills and strategy in marketing. She had a great track of excellent work done for all her years of work. She has never ran at a loss in any business. Harry Jnr was positive the company was going to produce massive results. "Arrange for her pick-up at the airport. Prepare the house at pent-ville. It should enough for her. Stevens , make sure nothing goes wrong". Harry Jnr instructed. Stevens quickly obeyed and hurried to go and meet their guest personally as instructed since the airport was quite a distance from them. While Harry Jnr waited, his HR, Shelly Romans, entered his office to bring him some files. As he saw her enter, his demeanor darkened. He had worked with her since he took over from his father. The lady had grown fond of him but he cared less. She had never seen him smile but he really related nicely with her. She sat opposite him and they conversed about the new business proposal. "Let's go have dinner". She offered. " I miss us" She added. Harry Jnr gave her a cold look and she looked down unable to meet his look. He decided to go with her and stood up. She also did only to slip. About to fall, Harry supported her from falling. She kissed him...Harry Jnr's expression was unreadable. He left her and walked away as he wiped his lips....It was obvious she did it on purpose. Harry walked briskly away. The employees watched in silence as he walked away followed by the HR, Shelly Romans who was almost running to catch up with him. In the elevator, he looked quietly at her not sure if he should speak. The kissed seemed to have given him a reaction but he didn't utter a word till they were out of the elevator. They entered the garage and sat in his car.
"I'm sorry I kissed you. Harry I really love you. Can't you see?. Just give me a chance to prove it all. I want to be with you. That girl is gone forever. She isn't coming back for you. Allow me to love you like she never did". Shelly proposed. "Are you done talking?". Harry Jnr asked looking at the her with disdain in his eyes. "Get out of the car.". Harry Jnr ordered. She tried to touch him." I won't repeat myself". Harry Jnr said. This time, his voice was really cold. Shelly immediately got out of the car and he drove away leaving her standing in surprised as though cold water has been poured on her. Then she remembered the kiss, how soft his lips felt, touching her lips. It made her want him more. He received a call from Stevens telling him that their guest was in now and had perfectly settled at pent-ville. A surge of emotions filled him. " Well done That's a fast thing to do.". Harry Jnr said calmly and hanged up. He drove home to eat. His servants greeted him as he entered the mansion and he smiled to their surprise. He seemed to be in a very bright mood. Few minutes after he had gone up the stairs to his room, he came down to eat. He finished every bit of food that was dished for him. The servants looked amazed at him. Then a thought took over his senses. He took his phone and began to do a search on the new product and marketing manager he had signed the contract with. She looked familiar to him. But he could tell that wasn't the face of the lady he once loved. Something about her kept making him feel peaceful even though he couldn't pinpoint. "Could this be love?". He said as to himself as he climbed up to his room again. Closing his eyes, he fell soundly asleep. The morning sun kissed him awake as his alarm sounded. He prepared for work immediately and after taking breakfast, he left with his driver. At exactly 8:00am, the new marketing manager as seen seated with him in his office. Stevens could tell there was something wrong with his boss for he kept zooming out every now and then during the conversation. Finally, they they finalized the deal and signed the contract.