YOU ARE IT FOR ME

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

Stacey P.O.V

I didn't expect to see the horror that was waiting for me inside that box. I am a very inquisitive person and look what's gotten me. This is a clear case of curiosity killed the cat.

Immediately I tore the package open, I saw a plain looking box, something was smelling weird making me more curious but then I still pried the box open and the terrible stench that came from it hit me squarely on the face making me gag, then I saw the disgusting dead rat. Its stomach has been torn open and its guts were all out.

I am usually very scared of a living rodent talk more of a dead one and upon seeing the horror before me, I screamed and dropped the box shaking with fear. I was shivering so bad that I had to place my arms around my body as I slowly dropped to the floor. The whole place was stinking so badly.

I was crying and shaking until I felt Ryan's arms around me, picking me up and taking me to my room, he carefully placed me on the bed and told me he would be right back. Before he could leave my room I suddenly felt nauseated making me quickly scramble off my bed and rush inside the bathroom.

I puked out all the lovely meal I had tonight with Donovan, Ryan followed me quickly inside the bathroom as he heard me barfing into the bathroom sink, I heaved until nothing came out of my stomach.

Ryan was rubbing my back slowly all through, my hair had come lose and he held my long hair away from my face so that the vomit doesn't touch it.

Once I stopped retching, I gurgle some water insideh my mouth before spitting it out into the sink. I washed my face before drying it with a hand towel. Ryan helped me into the bed, then he propped some pillows behind my back to make me comfortable.

Are you alright? Ryan asked looking worriedly at me. I nodded giving him a small smile which he returned. Fine then, I will be right back he said again, I nodded saying nothing I was too weak to respond.



I had stopped shaking, wondering what the heck just happened. Who was playing such sick prank on me?

Respectable people lived in this complex so who would want to play such cheap tricks just to scare the living daylight out of me.

I was still thinking about what just happened when Ryan returned back to the room making his way to the bed. Immediately he sat on the side of the bed, he gave me some water to drink which I was grateful for. After I had downed my water, he took the glass away and held my hands while staring calmly at me before he sighed, I would have told you about the package if I had known that the person would send another one again.

I stared at him in confusion, what do you mean by that?

Listen, earlier this morning someone pressed the door bell so I went to check to see who it was, but I saw no one, what I saw was a package that was left by the door so I presumed that it was sent to you, but seeing that it was not addressed to anyone I became very curious and decided to check what was inside, he paused so I urged him on.

It was a dead rodent he said looking at me making me gasp.

I was relieved that it me who got to open the packgae and not you. I threw it away and a few minutes later you returned home he said looking guiltily at me.

Why didn't you tell me about it I asked?

I am sorry but I thought someone was playing a sick prank on you and in order not to get you worried I felt it wasn't necessary to say anything about it, now I see how wrong I was.

I sighed saying nothing.

Look babe I know you feel dissapointed with me right now for hiding things from you but I swear I didn't want to bother you with someone's sick joke and get you all worked up for nothing that's why I didn't say anything. Ryan looked very sad and guilty as he spoke to me but then I saw his reasons and why he would not want to tell me about such a thing because he knew about my phobia for rodents.

Now I know that this was done delibrately he said quietly, someone is targeting you Stacey.

I looked worriedly at him why would you say that I asked.

Take a look at what I found as I was taking the box away, he handed me a piece of paper and in it was written in a rough writing " Stay the f**k away from Donovan Green or next time I won't be this nice, Strike two".

I squeezed the paper and threw it inside the trash bin then sighed deeply, so this is all about Donovan.

Babe I told you dating Donovan was a very bad idea, now we don't even know whom among the women he had had an affair with is behind this stupid prank Ryan said.

I didn't respond I just stared into space.

Aint you gonna say anything? tell me what have you decided on he asked.

What do you think? you think some deranged b***h pulling some stupid prank on me and sending me some threat note is enough to make me break up with Donovan? I will not do what she wants but I will definately speak to Donovan about this.

Ryan sighed, you know what? I won't wait for that boyfriend of yours to do anything before taking action. My house will be all set by tomorrow how about you move in with me for a while that way whoever it is that is sending this packages will not be able to reach you anymore Ryan replied drawing a chuckle from me.

What's funny about what I said he asked angrily.

If the person that has been sending this package can find my house what stops them from finding your's too and besides we don't even know who is trying to scare me, It could be anyone. I will not run away from my home and go hide at your place, I am not a criminal, the only crime I committed was falling inlove with Donovan and if you feel that I am unsafe maybe you can keep on staying here for the main time till we know who is behind all this. Asking me to run away will not solve anything. I will not give that person the satisfaction of knowing that they have won.

Ryan looked intently at me for a while and sighed deeply, sometimes I wonder what you even saw in that Donovan for you to be willing to tolerate all this s**t because of him.

I laughed I guess that's what love is all about . But I will speak to him about it tomorrow I say.

Are you not scared? Ryan asked looking worriedly at me.

I smiled, I am only worried cause I don't wanna see any of those dead animals again but apart from that I am not scared by that empty threat. Any body who would go to this length just to scare me clearly shows how f****d up in the head they are. What's the need of killing innocent animals just to scare me away from Donovan.

There are other means to threaten a person I said.

And by what other means are you refering to? Ryan asked with amusement in his voice.

She couldn't even do it through face to face confrontation and that only proves that she is a coward and can't face me directly so why should I be scared of them.

Ryan erupted into laughter you are really crazy you know that? any woman in your shoe right now will be freaking out that someone was threatening them and here you are saying that she isn't doing it right. Come on Stacey you better stop watching all those movies and face reality.

After a while of we both laughing Ryan looked at me before holding my hands, but seriously are you alright?

I nodded, at first I wasn't cause I was scared but right now I am fine I replied.

You are one strong girl Stacey you know that right? I am so proud of you, the way you handle challenges that comes your way is very remarkable and mature but that doesn't mean that you won't let me take care of you when I need to he said laughing. Always remember that I will always be there for you he said squeezing my hands gently.

I smiled widely at him thank you Ry you are the best I say.

I know babe he responded rolling his eyes before getting up, get some sleep he said, after tucking me in he left the room.

Ryan is right , I don't even know whom among Donovan's past is playing this prank on me. But Donovan had said he had no serious relationship with any of these women and they all had mutual understanding that they were all having fun and nothing else why then is anyone trying to scare me off Donovan.

I tossed around the bed thinking of what to do, only Donovan can be able to do something and put a stop to all this craziness.

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Waking up the next day , I had to drag my tired body off the bed cause I hardly slept a wink the night before. I kept on tossing in bed. It was like 3.am in the morning before sleep engulfed me. I went to the bathroom for my morning routine, afterwhich I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror and saw that there were dark circles round my eyes. This shows how badly I had slept last night. Just remembering the gruesome sight of that dead rodent, and the disgusting smell emitting from it makes me wanna puke my guts out.

Damn, this looks bad I muttered under my breath as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I will just cover it up with makeup.

After taking my bath, I dressed up for work. I carefully made my face up to conceal the dark circles around my eyes cause I don't want Donovan or Ryan getting worried about me.

I decided I would tell him about the package once I got the chance. He was already too worried about Lyon's mother I don't wanna add to his stress.

I met Ryan at the kitchen fixing breakfast, when he saw me he looked worriedly at me before giving me a warm smile.

Morning babe I say before going to help myself with the fresh pot of coffee Ryan has already made.

After taking a sip of the coffee I closed my eyes to savour it's taste, I had it black without the usual cream and sugar that I normally add to my coffee every morning.

I opened my eyes to see Ryan watching me silently,

What? I asked forcing a smile.

Are you alright? He asked

Offcourse, I am fine , why wouldn't I be I replied chuckling, am perfectly fine.

Ryan sighed and folded his hands across his chest while leaning his body on the kitchen counter. You don't look fine to me, you are drinking black coffee which you and I know that you don't take your coffee without cream and sugar.

I know what happenend last night was quite scary and traumatizing and that is why you have to tell Your boyfriend to fix whatever s**t that is going on.

I nodded, I already have that in mind to tell him about it later today, so don't worry about it, I replied laughing trying to make light of the situation which wasn't working with Ryan cause he still had this worried looked on his face..

I sighed, I won't lie Ry I got really worried last night, I didn't want you to tell me I told you so.

I took a deep breathe, I know that I am not doing anything wrong here by being with the man that I love , so I am ready to face whatever it is I said finishing my coffee.

But why? Ryan asked glaring at me, why do you have to tolerate this because of him? why are you like this Stacey? Donovan doesn't deserve you, I keep telling you this.

Let me ask you this question what have you gotten from dating him this past weeks?. Its been from one issue to the other. Love is supposed to make you happy not the other way round. And if the one we love makes things difficult for us then we have to leave them it's as simple as that.

What are you even saying Ryan? I asked equally glaring at him.

I am saying that you should break things off with him right away, he is bad news.

I chuckled , are you freaking kidding me, you have been against my relationship with him from the start. You don't know the whole story and here you are judging him.

Look, I know that you are only worried for me but you have to trust me okay, and besides I am not breaking things off with him, unless he gives me a reason to end things only then will I leave him.

What happenend last night is not enough reason to end the beautiful thing we have going, so Ry I am asking you to f*****g calm down I say, I was not angry at his out burst but rather irritated.

Ryan was fuming but when he saw that I wasn't backing down he had to calm down.

I don't wanna fight with you over this matter, I am just worried that something worst than this might happen in the future.

I just want you to be happy that's all.

I know Ry and I appreciate it but you have to respect my wishes.

He nodded I understand he said dishing out our food, he silently went to keep them on the dining while I walked quietly behind him. I watched him keep our food on the table before back hugging him.

He stiffened before he carefully pried my hands off him then he turned to stare at me with his hands folded across his chest.

He looked very upset and it broke my heart seeing him like this. I have told you before that your opinion matters to me, but I also want you to let me make my own decisions.

I love you Ryan but I also love Donovan because he is the one I wanna be with so please understand and let me handle this okay.

Okay I understand, then he gave me a thin smile, he is very lucky to have someone like you who is willing to be with him with all her heart. But if you don't talk to him about what's going on, then I will do that myself he said frowning making me laugh.

Fine, okay as you wish, he embraced me after that before kissing my fore head. Come on let's eat before it gets cold, we are expecting some clients today at the office and I can't afford to be late.



Thanks Ry I suddenly say, he stared at me, for what? he asked with amusement in his voice.

For taking care of me.

You are most welcome babe he replied laughing.

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I was almost late for work and Donovan had arrived some minutes after me. He had called before I left for the office and told me that he was already on his way to the office and I told him that I was too and after we spoke briefly he hung up. Once I arrived at the offfice I got to work immediately but I promised myself to talk to him about the issue at hand during lunch break.

Well, one of the clients had arrived during lunch time and we all had headed to one of Donovan's favourite restuarant to have lunch together and also to discuss business. Thankfully both lunch and the business discussion between Donovan and the Client was going well. I also had to put in some of my suggestions when needed and I could see the proud look Donovan had in his eyes for me.

The client mr. Smith seams to be impressed by me and he never failed to compliment me much to the irritation of Donovan who had a cold look in his eyes. Fortunately he was able to control his emotions all through the business meeting.

Tell me Stacey how long have you been working for Mr. Green he asked while staring lustfully at me, I stared at Donovan who had an expressionless look on his face but I could see how his jaws twitched in anger, apart from that you could hardly decipher what he was feeling at that moment.

I have worked with mr. Green for a couple of months now I answered politely.

Mr smith smiled widely at me before sliding his business card towards me making Donovan stiffen and looked coldly at mr. Smith. I knew that he was trying to control his temper cause if he should flare up what would he give as an excuse for his behaviour. Mr smith in the eyes of anyone was not doing anything wrong by giving his business card to an unmarried woman and besides to others I was just Donovan's P.A.

I stared silently at the card without saying a word, so mr. Smith smirked don't worry about your boss am sure he is okay with me giving you my card, it's not like it's the first time he said while winking at me.

I frowned at what he just said. Does it mean that Donovan is cool with his clients hitting on his staff without doing anything about it.

I smiled and collected the business card from him. I looked the card over which was printed in gold.

Donovan was still silent beside me as he had a nonchalant look in his eyes.

Let me know when you no longer want to work for mr. Green, I will gladly employ you he said laughing.

I was getting annoyed at the careless way mr. Smith was talking to me and also about Donovan's show of lack of concern regarding what was happening.

I will surely contact you when I feel my services at D&G is no longer required, I am sure Mr. Green here would not mind me quitting my job I replied giving him a fake smile.

Mr. Smith smiled widely, when I first saw you I knew that you are a very smart girl and you are absolutely my type. No offense my friend I think I like her he said to Donovan laughing loudly before gulping his drink.

Donovan turned and looked silently at me. I saw pains in his eyes or was it?

Mr. smith signaled his bodyguard standing by and whispered something to him while I looked at Donovan whose face read nothing except for that twitch in his jaw. He didn't look at me again but I knew that he knew that I was watching him.

Mr. Smith took a pen and sighed the contract. It has always been a great pleasure doing business with you mr. Smith said while shaking hands with Donovan who had a cold look on his face.

Let's drink some more and you too my dear Stacey he said in a cheerful voice.

I think I will pass I said, wanna use the restroom I say standing up and before he could say anything I walked away to the restroom ignoring some of the lustful looks I was getting from some of the male customers in the restuarant.

I walked inside the restroom, placed my purse on the marble sink, turned on the tap and then splashed some water on my face, I was practically seething with anger. How could Donovan sit over there and watch another man hit on his girfriend, and what the f**k did the man mean that it's not the first time, does it mean that Donovan saw nothing wrong with clients having affairs with his workers. Was this a norm in his company for leacherous old men to hit on his workers with him turning a blind eye to the act. I felt so disgusted.

Surely I didn't know Donovan that well. I sighed and looked up into the mirror again getting startled when I saw Donovan leaning on the restroom wall with his hands inside his pocket staring silently at me. When did he come inside the wash room without me hearing the door open. I must be very deep in thought.

I glared at him through the mirror saying nothing, I concentrated in drying my hands and when he didn't say anything to me I was about to ask him what he wanted before I felt hands circle around my waist as Donovan hugged me from behind.

Get your f*****g hands off me I say coldly, I was shaking with anger.

Baby I love you he said making my mouth drop open.

Are you f*****g kidding me right now, I say turning around to face him. He was looking at me with mirth in his eyes as he stared at my lips. What the f**k was wrong with him? just a while ago he was sitting there with no care to the way mr. Smith was speaking to me and now he was professing his love to me with amusement dancing in his eyes. Am I a joke to him or what.

Baby you turn me on each time you are angry he said making me see red, I pushed him away from me but he didn't budge, what the f**k was this guy made of, it was like pushing a wall.

What the f**k do you want from me? I yelled in frustration with tears which had already gathered in my eyes as I tried to control it to no avail.

On seeing what was happening Donovan quickly gathered me in his arms as I sobbed my frustration out in his arms. I am so sorry baby, don't cry he said while rubbing my back trying to comfort me. My tears had reduced to sniffles and after a while I stopped crying. Donovan dried my eyes with his hankerchief. He kissed my forehead and held me in his arms for a while.

I am sorry darling. I know that mr. Smith was being an ass and am sure you probably thought that I didn't give a s**t back there but no baby I wasn't cool with it and when you left I told him we were together and he should back off and do you know what the bastard said, Donovan asked chuckling he told me that he already knew that you and I have something going and that was why he pulled that stunt on you.

What! but how did he know that we are together? I asked surprised making Donovan laugh.

Well according to him he said that he noticed from the way we looked at each other, especially me, I looked at you like the sun rises and set in your eyes Donovan said laughing. Why is it always the eyes, am I that obvious.

I guess you are I replied grinning at him, so that old geezer was just pulling a fast one on me, how cunning. But why would he do that to you knowing how you feel about me I asked suspiciously.

Donovan chuckled nervously making me more suspicious of him well you see mr. Smith and I have been doing business together for years and I once played the same prank on his P.A in his presence, never knew the man still had it in mind and now he decided to have his revenge after all these years Donovan said sounding guilty.

I made a disgusted face and Donovan panicked when he saw my face. Baby I swear I didn't go further than just giving her my card and besides, I know my limit despite being shameless then. Please don't be mad he said holding my hands while pleading desperately with me.

Tell me smart pants, what makes you think that I will not go ahead and call him I said acting serious.

Donovan smirked, if you had wanted to do that you wouldn't have left the card lying on the table he replied drawing me closer to him.

Oh you noticed I say trying to control the laughter bubbling inside me.

Mr. smith noticed too Donovan said pecking my nose.

It took alot of self control for me not to go ballistic when he was flirting with you, but then you are always free to make your own decisions Donovan said making me frown.

What do you mean by that I say moving slightly away from him.

He must have noticed the change in my behaviour because he panicked again, Look baby I feel like shooting any man who even as much as glance at you. I am a very jealous person. When it comes to you I feel like hiding you away from the world and locking you up in a room where it will only be me who would gaze upon you everyday but I can't do that cause am not a psychopath he said laughing.

Then he sighed, you don't know how you make me feel baby, when you took that card from him I knew that you were angry with me cause I didn't react when he was hitting on you but that was not the right time to let him know about us, so I let him have his moment and when you went to use the restroom I told him everything and I only waited that long to tell him cause of our past relationship and besides I wouldn't mind withdrawing from that contract.

You will do that for me? I asked shocked.

Baby you mean more to me he said bringing tears to my eyes.

Maybe it is too early for me to say this but you have become a very important part of my life he said kissing my forehead.

Aww.. I say embracing him you are going to make me cry now.

He chuckled, I love you and don't you ever forget that Donovan said while staring at my lips.

I love you too you big teddy bear I replied staring at his full lips. He leaned towards me as our lips met and he kissed me passionately. Where our words could not express it, we poured in our all into our passionate kiss as we devoured each others lips like there was no tomorrow.

Donovan grabbed me by the thighs and placed me on the flat surface close to the sink and practical ate my lips out. I whimpered when his tongue slide inside my mouth and he groaned. He slipped his hand inside my shirt and squeezed my breast. I moaned and threw my head back. He kissed my exposed neck as I made my neck more accessible to him. He sucked and licked my neck which am sure he would leave a hickey there. I was already a moaning mess as Donovan roamed his hands all over my upper body making me so f*****g wet.

Oh baby you drive me so crazy, he moaned making me pull his hair gently, he groaned and held me closer to him as we made out hotly. After we came up to take some air he licked the side of my mouth and then sniffed my neck making me shiver, I was feeling alot of sensations all over my body. I stared at Donovan whose face was filled with lust and hunger.

Gush, you look so ravishing right now he said making me more red to my already flustered self. Nothing beats these look on you baby he continued making me blush.

I love you baby he said while tucking a stray hair behind my ears and grining at me.

I feel the same way too, then my eyes widened as realization hit me. What are you doing in a ladies restroom? I asked making him chuckle. How come no one has entered here to use the restroom.

He continued to laugh as he helped me down and I adjusted my clothes. I may or may not have placed the sign outside the door indicating that this restroom was undergoing some repairs he replied making me laugh at his childish antics.

You are so childish but why would you do that, this is a public place I say stiffling my laughter.

I didn't want us to be interupted and besides there are other restrooms in this place outside this one he replied smirking. I shook my head you are so unbelievable I say grabbing my purse.

Don't blame me baby, love makes one do alot of crazy things he replied grabbing my waist and pulling me towards him.

We have to go now I say placing my hands on his chest. Donovan grunted.

What do you say we finish what we started later after work he asked burying his face on my neck making me giggle. It tickles I say when he nibbled my earlobes. Come on baby this is not the place or time for this I say trying to pull away.

Donovan groaned pulling away from me, you are right let's leave before I lose control.