CHAPTER 1
1084 Words
" She's coming" One of the staff ran to tell the others. They were feeling agitated, knowing how she was
" Set the table,do it right, now!" The Manager commanded.
Mary Adedeji,The daughter-in-law Of the wealthy Adedeji family. She's the legal director of The Crown's Group, own by the Adedeji and CEO of Maykel law group.
She entered and looked around, checking for mistakes.
"This is a company, treat it like one not your house". She scolded the receptionist .
As she was about climbing up the stairs ,She met her husband,Michael Adedeji.
The only son of his parents. He was handsome, Calm, Down to earth and had a wonderful physique.
Before getting married, He was tagged as the number one Bachelor in the country because of his looks and charisma.
I mean he has money, he's good looking and he's the heir to a mighty empire. Who wouldn't want to be with a man like him .
They both stared at each other .
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Mary turned to the receptionist as she walked into Crown group of companies.
"Good morning, please I'm here for an interview"
" Give me a second "She said and made a call. "Ok, Go up to the fifth floor you'll meet the Director."
"Thank you very much ".
As she was about climbing up the stairs She met a man. Both their eyes jammed.
She moved aside and greeted him.
"This is the first time I'm seeing a gentle lady" He laughed.
" First time seeing you here, Are you new."
"Umm.. I...I am..." She stuttered. "I'm here for an interview "
" Hmm.. nice. So I'll be seeing you more often." He smiled.
"By God's grace " She muttered to herself
"I'm Michael by the way" He stretched out his hand.
She shook his hand "I'm Mary."
"Nice meeting you Mary . " He smiled and left to the door.
She looked at him while he was leaving and smiled
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Mary moved aside for him. They both glared at each other, until he moved aside and left for the door.
" Lola was my schedule for today?" She asked her secretary as they were heading to her office.
" You have an Execution meeting at two today ma'am."
"Hmmm.. ok "
"Tell my driver to get prepared... And make sure everything is organised"
"Yes ma'am "
The secretary was about to leave when-
"Hold on! Are the documents ready?"
"Yes, I'll tell one of the staff to get it for you" She left.
Later that evening, Mary just got back from the execution meeting and was so exhausted.
She went up to freshen up and change.
Michael came out of his room when she was about entering her's.
Yes, They sleep in separate rooms. But it was next to each other.
"My parents are arriving from the States, and they're coming here. "
"They'll stay here until they can get a better place for now "
The Adedeji's weren't really based in Nigeria,they travel all over the world for one business or the other.
Michael was gifted the family house after his marriage, as a wedding gift from his parents.
The mansion was located in Lagos, The compound was very spacious with different cars .
The outside was painted with a white and grey fresco. While the gate was painted black.
There was a Boys quarter behind the main building for the servants.
The living room was also spacious with colourful furniture , vibrant textiles and colorful artwork .
There was a large dinning table Shipped all the way from London for family meals and celebration.
It had two parlour upstairs, one for receiving guests and the other for relaxation or family meeting.
" Hmmm ... Why are you telling me? "
"Xcuse me!" He said in annoyance .
" I mean what difference does it make if I know. It's not like I have a say in anything that concerns your family "
" My mom said I should inform you. It's not like I care if you know "
She hissed and went to her room.
Few minutes later, one of the servants came knocking on her door.
"Who is it?"
"Ma'am your food is served"The servant said.
Mary opened the door and gazed at her absurdly.
"Haven't I told you that you should ask me before serving my food ! " She yelled.
" I'm sorry ma,........ buh I thought ....I didn't..... I'm so sorry ma" she was petrified. Her hands were shaking.
Mary noticed it and calmed down, she'd already been annoyed by Michael and was venting it on the poor girl.
"I shouldn't have yelled. Calm down." she held her hand and later removed it.
" What's for dinner ? I hope Mabel made something delicious ?"
" Jollof rice and chicken ma'am."
Mabel is the head chef and the closest of the house staffs to Mary. She's a middle aged woman probably in our late forties.
She's been working in the Adedeji home for twenty years , and was one of the most trusted staff in the house.
Mary loved her because she was honest, loving and straightforward.
And she was the only one who welcomed her lovingly to the family.
" Is Michael at the dinning ? " She asked.
" No, he plans to eat in his room " she answered.
" Good ! I'll be down in a jiffy "
She shut her door and went to change.
Mabel came knocking at Michael's door.
"Give me a sec ! "
He stood up from the bed and went to the door to open it.
" Mabel , What's wrong ? "
" Your food is served "
" I said I wasn't eating at the dining."
" Why? Is anything the matter ? "
" Nothing much, just having a slight headache. "
She touched his head to feel his temperature.
" Oh my Goodness ! You have fever, your forehead is hot . Have you taken any drugs. Should I call the family doctor . " she sounded worried.
" Mabel calm down, I'm fine . "
" You remember the last time this happened. You had fever and you kept on saying you were fine, not knowing it was chronic malaria.
" That was ages ago. This time I'm fine it's just stress from work. I'm fine . "
" Ok, I'll send some drugs when you're done eating"
" Thanks "
" Hmm.. ok"
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