THE UNPOLISHED GEM

Michael pov

I felt a tap on my shoulders, I turn around nd it was Chris...sup man why 're you sitting out here alone? I share my deepest secrets with him cus he's the eldest amongst us nd gives the best advice , I feel comfortable telling him my stuff maybe cus we were roommates back in college nd he's also a CID. Alot of things man, someone is stealing from the company nd all clues boils down to someone I trust nd love as a second father, my manager, Even though I don't 've any concrete evidence against him ... Don't worry man I will give you all you need to catch the culprit soon. I told you he's got a smart advice to give, Chris added ...I can tell that's not the only thing on your mind, you know me too well Chris I half smiled . I called Gwen awhile ago nd a guy pick up, apparently she said it's her cousin but I 've my doubts . Dude why do you still care about her while you re still married? He raised an eyebrow... I mean your wife is quiet the opposite of you but I feel she's better than Gwen , you guys don't love each other , it's all about the s*x nd nothing more ...what's left of your relationship when s*x becomes boring or she finds a better choice? Chris, lia is not good either, she's dating someone while we still married nd flunts it to my face as if that's not enough she went ahead nd spend the night with him, she came home on my way here. Chris couldn't control his laughter nd it was pissing me off, it's not funny man I hiss . I'm sorry Mike but can you hear yourself right now, you sound jealous, tell me why you can ve all the fun nd she can't huh? I think she's tired of you taking her for granted, remember you did same with Gwen until dad threatened you, she's just following your steps , he said padding me on the shoulder. Chris is right, a voice came behind us, his wife was evesdropping on our conversation, it's time to grow up Mike nd talk to your wife, no doubt this marriage was forced on both of you but did you ever consider her feelings too? Chloe ask, she can be a cool girl but has a strong fighting spirit nd will surely attack on anyone who tries to hurt her. I'm abit confused now, how yall know this? years of experience thought us mike, Chris said maybe both of you start off as friends nd get to know each other for the sanity of this marriage. who knows you might fall in love with each other he shrug.... Ok ok enough of you two , let's go back to the others , I will think about your advice I said.

We spent few extra hours before we set off to our various destinations, I got home nd had my shower then had my dinner, I saw lia entered the kitchen, on her way back I decided to take Chris advice nd talk to her. Can we talk? she kept walking, please lia then she stopped nd turned , I sigh it's time to man up micheal , go for it.

dahlia's pov

Did I hear him right? Mr arrogant did not only wanna speak but he added " please" that got me to stop on my heels, let's sit down nd talk please he added. Did he hit his head or something why is he talking calmly today? I was confused but adhere to his plea, we sat at the dinning then he spoke.... listen lia I know i 've been nothing but a jerk to you , this whole marriage is neither our fault , I should be rather thankful you helped us get the contract cus it was beneficial to us, I'm sorry for putting you through hell, I just hate the fact that you were dad's choice... I regret everything now so for peace sake , can we start as friends? whaaaat, is he for real I thought. What 're you planning now Mike? I won't fall for your lil games , I stood up to leave cus he's crazy to think I'm a fool he can mess up with at his will. I'm not playing lia, 're you not tired of the back nd forths, the bickering nd hatred? If you ain't , well I am. I 've enough stress at work then I come home nd find no peace so please let's start afresh... I promise not to stand in your relationship with your boyfriend. I can see he's really battling with his ego just to call for a truce , well I thought why not give it a try cus honestly I'm tired as well so I extend a hand, ok friends with a smile nd he gladly took it, friends he smiled as well. Good Lord here goes his dimples, what should I do with this man? good night mr arrogant I said walking away , oh no hes gon kill me for calling him that so I quickly doubled my steps but to my surprise nd for the first time I heard him laugh so hard behind me, make this right Lord I prayed nd slept...

Two weeks since my little incidence with Mike, he was true to his confession I should say our relationship got better . my last date with ben was cancelled cus he had to travel for an emergency, Michael on the other hand buys me flowers each day on his way home, but today I got a beautiful gold necklace, his words " I'm not tryna buy your friendship" but I pass by the shop nd I thought this will look good on you he smiled... thank you it's so beautiful. he replied welcome wifey , mimicking my voice when I call him hubby , we both laughed. what's the party all about? granny ask, your son bought me a necklace I handed it to her. wow that's thoughtful son but I'm jealous, oh come on Nanny you re my first love nd no one can take your place, I bought you a gold watch as beautiful as you, he kiss her cheeks. I noticed micheal can be nice when he wants to so I should enjoy this while it last, he might not reciprocate my feelings but I'm good with this friendship. I pray my Prince charming comes nd take me away like those fairy tales...