That one night

Chapter One How happy Robert had felt if his father had been able to just stay alive and teach him how the company is to be run. Sadness filled his heart, as he pondered on his father's death and also how he will take up the post of being the CEO. Out of control, tears trickled from his eyes, he tried stopping this, but it just couldn't stop. He saw his dreams of being a great academician jeopardizing, and sat down on the closest couch. Upon these thoughts, his mother walked into the dinning, to get some water. She couldn't deduce what was wrong with her son and decided to walk to him and ask. At the feeling of his mother, he called himself away from his sorrows and decided to fake out a smile. "Morning mom, I didn't know that you were awake", he said smiling and pouring some wine into a cup. His mother smiled and said, "Oh boy, I know you better than fooling, come out and tell me your pains, cause a problem shared is a problem …". Robert cut her short, "mom spare me that, as regards to my problem you can do nothing". It was at this moment that Stella knew that his problem was way beyond that she bargained for. She then decided to go in a more diplomatic way. "Dear son, you know you could always bank on mummy", she said, touching his hair where he sat. At this did Robert let out his mind even though in a furious and angry tone. "Mom,I am sick to understand as to why I am to take up dad's post at his workplace, how do u guys expect me to relate with the board of directors even way beyond my father", he said, opening his hands openly. "Just like the way your father did". "Oh common mom, are you in support of what is done, you know what I intended to do with my career". His mother replied to him this time authoritatively, "then you get to change your career". "Common mom…", his mother cut him short, "that final", she said going inside. Robert was downcasted as to his mother's speech, he took a sip from the wine before him, and decided to put a call towards his friend Jack, feeling he will have a solution to the problem he was battling. He picked his iPhone and put up a call to his friend. At the voice of his friend, he gave out a salutation and concluded on meeting at the closest bar to Robert's place, so as to discuss better. Robert felt it won't be deemed fit for him to head out the same way he was. He concluded for a shower and settled for it. Hw rushed to the bathroom and took a shower. On getting to his room, he was confused as to what cloth to wear. He initially picked an emerald green suit, but later settled for a simple T-shirt and trousers, with a blue jacket. He went down the stairs having affirmed his look at the mirror. On reaching the sitting room, he hurriedly opened the door, having seen that he was about to run late with the help of his golden wristwatch. On reaching the garage, he went for a limousine and headed out of his exotic house. Upon reaching the bar, he saw Jack waiting for him, at a seat. He walked as fast as he could to meet Jack, and let out a handshake, "hey buddy", Jack who had initially not noticed his presence slightly looked up from his phone and humbly welcomed the handshake. They both sat and ordered drinks. Jack sees that it will be of help if he speaks, for he was not ready to come out to the dark. He finally let out his words, "yo man, I could really understand what you were saying on the line", trying not to be too forward. He dropped his cup after a huge gulp and said "man am just f*****g tired, I was ask to resume work tomorrow". "That cool dude it calls for celebration", Jack teased. Robert knowing fully well of what his friend was doing, looked into his eyes and shook his head. "No Rob, I was just trying to …..", he said smiling. "Make fun of me right", Robert said in an angry tone. "No dude, it isn't up to that, but come to think of it, what do you think of doing now, cause I know your career is never there", he said smiling. Silence took over their conversation, even though the loud music played some distance away, could still be heard in their midst. They were both in thoughts of the next agenda, as each racked their brains. Alas, did Jack came up with a brilliant plan and let it known. "Jack, why don't you just start up work tomorrow and after you could just put someone competent and get on with your life you know". He said, taking a sip from his cup. Robert seeing a great achievement in Jack's plan, said with happiness, "seriously Jack, you are the best nigga I have never had, you are just this genius, but how do I get someone competent, as you have rightly said". "What about you put all your workers to a test, I mean a test for honesty and anyone who prevails becomes your choice, or what do you think?", he said, shrugging his shoulders. Robert seeing that he had gotten a flicker of hope from Jack's words, could not but give Jack a hard handshake, "man, you are a f*****g genius, a hope giver, like how do you come about such a brilliant idea in few minutes". "Oh dude, don't make me feel pompous", Jack said, letting out a smile. "No, Jack you don't get it, your plan just seems so perfect, I always wonder as to where you got this brains of yours", "perfect you say, anyways I believe you are fine now", looking at Robert. "Sure man, thanks to your words". "Anytime buddy, common, let's drink", he said, taking the last gulp and using the back of his hands to clean it up. They both laughed and Jack checked and said in an alarming voice "oh Rob, I think you should get going now, cause it's late already". "Oh yeah, cause my momma gonna be mad at me if I return late, you know". He said standing up and fitting his jacket. He and Jack walked to the door, and bade themselves bye. While in the car Robert keep wondering as to what qualities he possessed to head his father's company. He couldn't but help than to let down tears from his eyes, he wished that his father was alive who seems to understand him better than his mother. He finally felt consoled, remembering he got a friend like Jack and decided to stick to that little advise he gave him. In less than thirty minutes he was home, he got to the dinning only to expect several questions from his mother. His thoughts was wrong as he got to know that his mother had just gone to bed, through the maid clearing the dishes. He felt elated, but tried to hid it. On hearing this, he walked stealthily to his room, and closed his door quietly. He jumped on his bed not even bother to change to pajamas. While on the bed he pondered on how things will go and prays it goes well as planned by him and Jack. He checked his w******p, seeing he had no messages, he slept off. On the following morning, Robert was waken up with his mother's knock coming constantly. He decided to check who could be that, he yawned and said "good morning mom". "Good morning, Rob I guess you should be heading to your workplace by now….", She stopped trying to watch what she will say. "I will go mom, it just that….", "don't just say that", his mother replied him sharply. "Okay mom, let me go get bath and get dressed" , he said scratching his head. "It alright son, do that as quick as possible and your food will be waiting at the dinning", she said walking downstairs. "Alright mom", and closed the door. He quickly dashed towards the bathroom, cause he wasn't ready to have words with his mother this morning. He hurried and took his bath, not minding whether he was neat or not. He opened his wardrobe for his emerald green suit, since he was going for an official matter. In less than a few minutes he was done and satisfied with his look. He went down the stairs, gave his mother a peck, "hey mom, what do we have on the table? '' . "Just stop being inquisitive and open it yourself" his mother said and continued eating her food. Robert saw no hope in talking further and opened the food. Although the food didn't suit him, he had no choice but to eat, in order to save himself from hunger this morning, as he will be meeting the officials of his father's company. Few minutes later, he was done with the food and was set to go, he wanted to drive himself, but his mother insisted on the driver in taking him out. He finally obliged and gave his mother a peck. He went into a black Range Rover, which Henry had just drove out, he bade his mother a bye. At this, did the driver drove out of the house and headed towards the company. Robert could only try to picture the company's directions, cause he was little when last he went to the company. Henry try to shoot up a chat so as to make the trip interesting, knowing how far the distance could be. He shot "so sorry boss, don't you think it will be absurd, being controlled over people above your age". Robert could understand as to why the driver could ask that, but saw no reason in responding rudely to an elderly man like Henry, he simply replied "it won't sir". "Anyways it's fine", seeing that his boss was not ready for such a discussion. They drove across another junction and Robert was perplexed as to why they haven't gotten to their destination. Having giving his speech a thought, he finally asked "so sorry Mr. Henry, is the office that far". Henry could not just helped but laughed and finally regained himself, as he bumped into a hole. This time he looked at Robert and saw fury all over his face. He finally said as he returned his concentration to the steering, "so sorry boss, as regarding what just happened now, your destination is still a bit far, because we still have 20 kilometers to cover, I only laughed at why you did not know your father's office, am so sorry if that offended you". "No it fine", seeing that Henry was taking the opportunity of him being inquisitive to get to him. Alas, they finally arrived at the gate of a gigantic building, when Henry keep jamming the horn. It was at this point, Robert asked tired and frustrating, "are we at the place already". Henry who did get his boss infuriated again, decided to answer as calm as possible as he could, "yes boss". It didn't take so long before the security in charge opened the gate, has he wondered who could be horning that way. Immediately the car passed the gate, Robert wined down the door, as his identity could be affirmed. He alighted from the car and headed for the office. Even though, he doesn't know the directions to the office, he tries to pretend so as not to be ridiculed by the staffs of low cadre, owing to the fact of what Henry did to him. He tried to follow the lead of the girl, who came to carry his briefcase. He walked alongside with her has she walked towards the board room. She dropped his bag on a table, and was about going out of the room, Robert called her and asked "what your name, young girl and what post do you hold in this company". "Jessica and I am a secretary in this compay sir", she said bowing down and left. Robert had to listen to each directors reports, he didn't need to introduce himself as he was not new to most workers, and the new ones would have heard his name from their co-workers. Jessica while going to her base, was deep in thoughts of Robert, she wondered how such a handsome and rich guy could be so humble as such. On reaching her seat, she caressed herself and kept imagining she and Robert to be lovers. It was at this juncture, did her co-worker come in, seeing that Jessica is way beyond. She tried calling her, but her efforts seemed futile. She finally hit her table. At this sound, did Jessica regain herself and said "hey Rose, you back so soon". Rose replied sarcastically, "really, I have been here since five minutes ago, what troubles your mind Jessie". "It's nothing", she tried lying. "Oh come on Jessie, I know you better than all these", Rose said touching Jessica's hand. Jessica seeing that there is no hope in deceiving her, she let out her mind "Rose I have never had this kind of feeling for any man in my life before", "and who is the guy", Rose asked inquisitively having deduced what was said by her. "Oooh come on, you should say lucky guy". Rose could not help herself but smile "really, and why is he lucky", "because he captivated my heart", at this they both fell into a long lasting laughter. Rose then finally broke the laughter moment, with a question "Jessie you haven't told me this guy". "Anyways",she said, rising up from her seat and walking around, with Rose's gaze set at her. She then continued her speech, "he is the son of our late CEO". Rose could not but burst into laughter. "Oh dear, are you daydreaming or what, do you mean to tell me that you are in love with Robert Albert, the son of Carlson Albert, I can't just believe…", she coughs. "No jokes here, babe I am seriously in love with him", she said with the maximum sincerity that can be seen. Rose answers her sharply, "then cut off the feeling, because he will never stoop so low to a secretary like you". "Don't say that girl", she replied as sober as could. "Just get it into your skull, period", Rose said furiously and left for her seat. Jessica didn't know why Rose behaved so and she didn't bother. All she cared about was doing all in her capacity to get Robert. She murmured to herself "Robert is for him and no one else". She decided to finish up the file she was working on, but she could barely concentrate as her mind was on her boss. She left the work with several complaints from her supervisor, as regards to the work she did today, when it was closing. She walked briskly to the road, and bade her fellow workers, it was at this point Drake decided to profess his love for her, as he felt this was the best time, seeing her walking alone on the road, he tried walking as fast as he could so as to catch up with her. He finally let out his words, "hey Jessie, why are you heading to". Jessica pondered as to why Drake asked, answered sharply, "why do you care". "Am just asking…", seeing that Jessica was not ready, was not ready for what he came for. It was at this juncture, Jessica saw that he had nothing reasonable to say. She snapped him off saying, "please if you don't mind excuse me", she said walking away from him. Drake seems never to understand as to why Jessica treats him as such, each time he tries to let his intentions known. Knowing that she has no man in her life. He hopes for a better time, as he watches her walk away. Chapter 2 On reaching home, she was famished and tired, praying for Ella, her roommate, to at least prepare something for her to eat, while she was at the door. She knocked at the door, but got no response. With her state, she knocked violently, and got Lucy's response saying "hold on i'm coming". At Lucy opening the door. She found Jessica waiting her. At both coming in, Lucy deem it fit to ask about her welfare, has she fell on the couch. "Hey Jessie how was work today, hope not that stressful". "Well I won't be able to answer that question, until I get something to eat please, cause I'm tired and hungry", she said with the last strength in her voice. "Why won't you be tired?, When you won't listen and take her cab", Lucy said with her hands crossed. "Am not ready for all these", Jessica said with her face buried in the couch. Lucy, having felt empathy for her, said, "Well, there is some Jollof rice left in the pot with beef, you could have some". At these words, did Jessica rose up from the bed as quickly as possible. She ran into the kitchen and at behavior Lucy laughed and faced her Android phone. On getting to the kitchen, she hurriedly pack all the food without bordering to leave for Lucy. She went to the dinning and hurriedly devoured the food. It was at this time it occurred to Lucy, that the food would have finished with what Jessica took. She then asked "hey Jessie, hope you did not take all the food in the pot". "So sorry Lucy, I was famished, that's why", taking the last spoon of rice. "Well I understand, it had always been like that", she teased. Having rested and changed, she decided to see a film with Lucy, had the verge of them discussing, she decided to let her feelings known to Lucy, since she is always the same mind of hers. She finally let out what she encountered, "Lucy I got something to tell you". "What is dear", she said, shifting get gaze from the television to Jessica. " Well I just saw this guy and is so indescribable, like he is just so perfect, he apparently has all that a woman wants in a man", she said, shifting her position. Lucy was amazed, because she had never seen her friend in this state before, and asked, "who could this angel be ''. Jessica only laughed and said, "I know you could be funny at times girl", touching her friend's lap and continuing her speech, "well his name Robert the son of our late CEO". Lucy decided p***y are wet to press further and asked, "and how did you get to know him". "Well I met him at the office today, coming to take over his father's post". "Seriously, that mean he will be so rich", Lucy said in surprise, "Not only rich, but also humble and handsome". "Like am blushing", she said using her hands to fan herself. They both laughed and clapped hands together, then Lucy broke the mood saying, "oh girl, you know so well that I will be the last person of all to deceive you ". "Sure of course, and why did you say that", she answered in amazement. Lucy nods and head and continues, "from the look of things, you are in love with this guy", "yes of course", pondering on why these questions are popping up. Lucy went to the fridge and said, "from my own point of view, I see no chance in you having, because the cadre is to high babe…", "that is why I told you, so as for you to advice me as regards what to do", she said walking towards Lucy. "Hmmmm, from my thoughts I feel you will try in letting you have interest in you and then I hopefully believe you get lucky", pouring some water into a glass cup. "Oooh common Lucy, I am this lucky girl you know", she said resting her stance on the fridge. Lucy drank the last drop of water, and cleaned her mouth and said "that reminds me, don't be pestering as regarding to what I said a nd how about the case of Drake". Jessica replied to Lucy nonchalantly saying "pls girl, don't go there at all, Drake is just one of those guys who goes after women, having nothing". Lucy was shocked as to the words that Jessica spoke and said, "so babe, are you after material things and not love, cause I don't get it". She seeing that there is no hope in convincing Lucy, she decided to evade the talk by switching back in discussing about the movie. At Lucy understanding this, she didn't bother in pestering her. It was at this juncture, Lucy's phone rang, it got to Jessica's hearing that Lucy was talking with Betty. She hung up the phone and faced Jessica, "Jessie guess what". Jessica seeing no reason to guess, knowing that Lucy will surely tell her the reason as regarding to her nature, she finally said, "Lucy you know am not say good in guessing, what is it babe". "Please just give it a try", Lucy said in a funny persuasive manner. Jessica giving in, "okay, fine you just got a promotion". "No", Lucy answered. "Look babe, am off", she said giving up. "Anyways, since you are didn't get it right, well we have just be invited at the Fortress Club, tonight". Jessica feeling elated, as this will at least ease the pressure she had gone through over the day. She said, rising up from the couch, "no jokes here babe are you for real", Lucy nodded in response. She continues her speech, "okay I think it high time I get to dress", looking at the clock at the side of the wall. Lucy could see the happiness that glittered in her friend's face and affirmed what was said, with a nod again. They both dashed into their room to get dress for the occasion. In less than ten minutes, Lucy was out in a simple and skimpy pink gown. As time went by, Lucy becomes impatient as to why Jessica is not out, she decided to give her a knock at her door. She walked straight into her room and knocked. Jessica's voice answered from within, saying "hold on, am almost done", has she recognized the person to be Lucy. She finally dashed out of the room having being satisfied with what she was hearing. "You look radiant", she admired, at seeing Lucy at her door post. Lucy was not pleased with what she had done, said "only God that knows what you are doing inside". Recognizing how bad Lucy had felt, she said "am sorry girl, can we no go now". "Sure", Lucy said as they both walked out of the house, closing the door. They thought of taking a cab, but finally settled for a trek, since they were not late. As they walked down the street, they discussed everything they came by. In less than an hour, they were at the club. They got in, having done the necessities. As they got in, Jessica spoke to Lucy's ear saying "am hungry girl". Lucy touched her pointed nose and replied "you are just for food, anyways we will get something to eat, once we finds Betty". Betty who had been waiting for them, had become impatient as to why they haven't showed up and decided to put a call to Lucy. Through this call, did Lucy located where she was. Betty ran and hugged them as she saw them. After they exchanged pleasentries, they both went to the seats Betty had kept for them both, holding each other's hands. Betty deeming it fit, to ask as to why they were late, she said, "I was bad, when I couldn't see your presence around". "Oh really", Jessica asked elately. "Of course, I even thought you guys won't come", drawing out a chair beneath the table. "You should have thought of that", Lucy said. It was at this moment they both had their seats and decided to get drinks at the liquor stand. On reaching the liquor stand, Jessica tends to meet Robert and Jack having a discussion there, she deem it fit to salute then, and walked towards them, breaking into their conversation, "hello sir, my name is Jessica, the girl who assisted you in carrying your bag at the office today". At these words, did Robert remembered her and saw nothing bad in returning the favor, "oh so sorry dear, I didn't remember you", "no it fine", she cuts in. It was at this moment, did Lucy and Betty discovered that she was not with them and decided to watch the drama she was up to. Robert feeling she wanted something, decided to let out the words, probating that she might be shy, "so what can I do for you, if I may ask my girl". The personalization he gives to her, strikes several cords in her body, seeing it as opportunity to get closer to him, she decided to ask for his phone number. Robert gave it a thought and saw nothing bad, since he was one of his employees. He let go his number by punching it on her phone. At being done, he returned the phone back to her and she did needful. She went to her friends, with the promise of calling him. Lucy and Betty gave her an applause. Betty feeling she should ask who the guy was, shot the question, "Jessie who was that guy, you just talked to, or am I asking wrong". "No not all babe, I was about asking thevsame question", she added. "well, he was the son of the CEO of my work place". Lucy picturing it from the last story she told her, before coming to the club, she said "don't you that the guy you were talking about before coming to the club". "Well he was the one, putting her phone dearer to her chest. Betty feeling lost, voiced out, saying "hey girls, it seems you are forgotten something here, I barely know nothing about you guys are talking about". "Oh sorry poor girl, you did missed a lot, well Jessica was telling me about a guy who captivated her heart and it did turn out to be that guy, sitting right there", she pointed to Robert's direction. Betty getting the point, only smiled and the three all walked to their seats. While Robert and Jack were having their nice time, it did occur to Jack to shot up the scenario that just occurred. "Hey buddy, don't you think that girl could be up to something", he asked with seriousness written all over his face. Robert could not help, but let out a loud laughter, and said "oh come off it Jack, stop being sarcastic here, what could that poor and helpless girl be up to, than wanting little cash ". Jack not satisfied with his response, pressed further, "what if she is in love, or don't you think so", he teased. "are you kidding me", Robert said with utmost anger at his mind. "No jokes here man, what could make a young girl request for your number, or don't you think it that ….". "Don't even go there, cause she knows I won't stoop so low to her, after the rich girls have seen", he cuts him short. Jack seeing no hope in the matter, decided to sweep the talk beneath the carpet, so as to save the enjoyment of the day and decided to stick with his drink. Robert seeing no fun in drinking without spicing it up with a gist. "Hey Jack, I just resumed to work today and it seems good working there". Jack not be able to understand what Robert was saying, said "don't tell me you are forgoing your passion for that company's job". Robert being fed up as to the way Jack reacts to issue, "why don't you let me land before I drop my passengers", he finally said. "Okay", Jack said trying to be attentive. Robert seeing that he had captivated Jack's attention, felt that it was high time he let him know of his plans, "having thought of what you said yesterday, I have finally decided to hand over the company as planned, but the issue was kind of test would I set and who am I set it for". "Oh guy, you worry so much, just send an additional money to their salary and anyone who returns it is good for the post", looking at Robert. Robert could not but just commend him, "you are this wise Solomon I have". Jack only smiled "drink nigga and worry no more, for you have a surest nigga like me" and they continued drinking. While at Betty's side, they were discussing the attributes and qualities he possessed. Until Lucy checked her wristwatch, at the time, "oooh my God, this is fifteen minutes past nine, and we gat to resume work tomorrow", standing up and looking at Jessica. Betty knowing what that means, stood up with Jessica and was escorting out of the club. At reaching the door post, she asked "i believe we had fun today ", looking at Lucy . "Sure we had fun today, espiecially with Jessica ….", and seized herself from completing the sentence. Jessica could not help but let out a smile, knowing fully well what Lucy meant. They both settled back in trekking back home, but Betty was successful in making them take a cab, considering the hour and willing to pay.