YOU ARE IT FOR ME

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Donovan P.O.V

What? Stacey whisper yelled, she had so much doubt in her eyes as she stared at me. I held her hands gently feeling the sparks that erupted from our touch as I looked into her eyes.

Yes Stacey I have liked you for a while now, I thought that it will pass with time if I avoided you but it seamed like the more I avoided you the more I find myself drawn towards you. I couldn't believe that I just confessed to her, it was like a weight has been removed from my shoulders .

Stacey gave a humourless laughter while withdrawing her hands from me, you can't be f*****g serious she yelled glaring at me, while shocking me, did she just swore at me. I looked at her trying to understand why she had to doubt me when I have been struggling within myself just to bare my heart to her.

Do you think I am stupid sir? she asked still glaring at me, you think just because you are Donovan Green you can do and say anything you want. You said that you have liked me for a while now, but I saw you with another woman the other day, and it didn't seam like you two were having a business meeting , it f*****g looked like a date to me. So tell me what game are you playing at? you think that when you say these words to me I will jump into your arms is that it?

She was practically fuming. I stared wide eyes at her, where the f**k are all these coming from, what was she insinuating , that I am lieing to her or what?.

I have to control my anger so I don't aggravate things. Listen Stacey, I can be alot of things but I am not a liar, what will I gain by lieing to you and besides if I wanted you just for s*x I have alot of women who are willing to do it with me without me batting an eye, I only thought you should know how I feel about you, but it's up to you if you want to believe me or not. And as for the woman you saw me with, her name is Catherine and she had been my friend since high school.

I held her hands again making her look at me with those captivating green eyes of hers, I have liked you since the first day I met you but I couldn't tell you because...... I sighed, then shook my head, realeasing her hands. Just forget it you won't believe me anyways.

Because what?, she asked, you have to tell me everything so I can understand the reason why you have been treating me the way that you did. I was quiet, how can I tell her the truth it was too early. No, forget it I say.

She grabbed me, tell me Donovan, why did you pretend not to know me the first day I resumed at the office, I looked blankly at her giving nothing away. Answer me she screamed.

Because I am being a f*****g hypocrite right now okay, I said yelling as well, I have fired alot of people from my company just because they had feelings for me and tried to seduce me, I am very professional and I don't add work with pleasure so I fired them all, but with you it was different, after the night I rescued you from that psycho, I was filled with the thoughts of you and I was happy that I would not see you ever again but then you showed up in my company as my P.A what the heck was I supposed to do, I had to pretend not to know you believing that the feelings I have for you will go away but it didn't, I had to start ignoring and avoiding you just to make the feelings go away but it didn't work.

And that day when you came to my place, all I wanted to do was to keep you with me and never let you out of my sight, I have wanted you like I have never wanted any woman before. I thought I will never feel anything for a woman ever again after my experience with the first woman I loved but it seamed like fate have other plans for me. I said all these without pausing and she was looking at me with shock evident in her eyes.

I cupped her face, Listen to me Stacey, I know that you and I don't know each other that well, but I am willing to give my heart another chance to love again, I have played around for a long time now so I want to give us a chance.

Stacey was silent, she didn't utter any words as she stared at me while I was looking deep into her eyes trying to ascertain what might be going through her mind.

Say something I said dropping my hands from her face. I don't know what to say Donovan, it's too hard for me to digest all you have said to me right now. For a while now I have thought that you hated me and that's why you kept on excluding me to some of your business trips, and expecially when you lied to me about not knowing me I felt really bad. She sat down on one of the couches as she rubbed her temple. I sighed then went to sit down beside her.

I am not a saint and I am not proud of the fact that I have been with alot of women in the past. I was broken ten years ago. After the demise of my father I had no one else but my mother and my Girlfriend, and at the age of nineteen I had to take over my father's company with little knowledge of what I am supposed to do.

Alot of people didn't have faith in me and they thought that the company will go bankrupt but I never gave up, I made sure to work hard and even if I failed I will be happy that at least I tried my best. I was going through a difficult time that period. Due to the death of my dad my mother was devastated and she started travelling alot to forget her pains and I was left all by myself, I gave a chuckle. One day I went for a business meeting in the house of one of my propective client and there I met my girlfriend cheating on me with him.

Oh my God! Stacey said holding my hands. I was devastated, I loved her, she meant everything to me but she cheated me and broke my heart. Do you know how it felt like, while I sat there hearing the loud moans of the woman whom I loved being f****d by another man. Stacey stared wide eyes at me while I felt angry just remembering what that b***h Fiona did to me. At first I didn't know she was the one until later when I realised that she was the same woman whom was screaming her lungs out in the other room.

I am so sorry Donovan, Stacey said with so much concern in her voice. I looked at her, it happened a long time ago, but what she did to me changed my life forever, cause I have sworn never to love any other woman again and I channeled that anger towards succeeding in my company and also by sleeping around with women. I am not saying that every woman out there is like my ex, but I just didn't have that time to look for love again and besides all those women were coming to me for their own personal gain. I stopped and looked at her, I want us to give this, whatever it is a chance and see how it goes I say.

She looked at me, but why me? I shrugged my shoulders I don't know why but I feel connected to you in a way. She smiled then bit her lips making me suck in my breath. She stood up and started pacing, I am sorry about what happened to you in the past but I don't want you to see me as someone you can test your feelings with.

No stacey, I want us together even though I know that you have a boyfriend but I don't care I just want to give us a chance. She turned and stared at me with shock in her eyes. What do you mean by having a boyfriend? she asked, I stood up, don't pretend like you don't know what I am talking about, I meant the guy I saw you with on the day we first met and also you two were together at the restuarant that day I say.

Do you mean Ryan? she asked and I nodded. She started to laugh and I furrowed my brows wondering what was so funny about what I said. Whats so funny? I asked.

You are wrong, Ryan is not my boyfriend but my best friend. We are not like together as you mean but we are like together as friends if you know what I mean she said with mirth in her eyes. Oh! I say feeling relieved and happy as I laughed heartily.

All this while I thought that you two were together, it was also part of the reason why I hesistated you know, I wanted to do a happy dance but she will think that I am lossing my mind or something.

She narrowed her eyes at me, you seam very happy by this news she said laughing. Offcourse I am ecstatic I replied reaching towards her and engulfing her in my embrace, you don't know how relieved I am, I didn't wanna be a home wrecker I say. She laughed hmmm... as if that will stop you she said still laughing.

But you are not in any relationship right now are you ?I asked wanting to be sure about what I am getting myself into.

She laughed, what if I am will you still want me she asked as I released her from my arms, then you will have to leave him for me I say winking at her.

There goes the one who didn't wanna be a home wrecker she said smiling widely at me. I smiled back. I drew her to me and sat down while bringing her down to sit on my laps. Seriously Stacey, I want you to know that you might hear some rumours about me and those I had been with in the past but I want you to know that for the past ten years now I have not been in any relationship with any woman neither have I had any girfiend all these years but I have had flings and s*x partners just for the fun of it, and all the women knew what they were getting into.

Like I said they were with me for their personal gain.With you, I feel this sense of belonging, so baby if you hear anything about me please talk to me first before jumping into conclusions. I know it will be difficult to trust me now but believe me when I say that I want us to build something together, I want to give love a chance again, I like you like a lot so please do not ever doubt me in any way.

She embraced me, I like you alot too she said then she smiled at me shyly while blushing. I have never been in any serious relationship too so I am willing to set aside my set down believe that love makes one vulnerable and weak, I am willing to give us a chance she said.

What she said surprised me, what does she mean by she had never been in any serious relationship before, I mean she is so beautiful and any man will want her for himself then why hadn't she been in any relationship.

Do you mean to say that you have never dated any one before like never ever I asked bewilded. She nodded, the only guy I dated shortly and I ever kissed was when I was in college but he wanted us to take it to another level so I broke up with him. My heart had never belonged to anyone before now.

The only man I have allowed to be close to me so far is Ryan, he means alot to me and we have been friends since college. After she finished talkng she pecked my nose.

Hmmm.... and I was dying of jealousy each time I thought that you two were together, she laughed at what I said then sighed, I know its not gonna be easy considering all those women that have been in your life but I am willing to take a chance she said.

Thank you Stacey I replied, You mean alot to me. She smiled, now tell me a little about you I say, she stiffened then rose from my laps, how about we talk about that next time she said moving a bit away from me. But why I said, why not now?, well I know we just resolved things between us but I still wanna know about you and also you can ask me anything about me and I will tell you. She laughed, I promise that when we go on our first date I will tell you everything about myself.

I sighed, okay have it your way then I say. I know that she was hiding something from me but I am a very patient man and I will get to know everything soon. I checked my wrist watch and it was already evening. Its getting late already. I hope you will be at the office tomorrow?

Offcourse, sir she replied, I went towards her, I really missed you today I say tucking a stray hair behind her ear, she smiled as she stared at me, I missed you too and I have been thinking about you.

Oh really, I responded grabbing her slim waist as I leaned towards her and she leaned towards me as our lips met in a kiss, at first it was a gentle kiss but with time the kiss became heated as we both explored each others lips, she moaned as I sucked her lips. I bit her bottom lip lightly and she gasped as I slipped my tongue inside her warm cavern sucking her tongue. She tasted of chocolate and so sweet, I relished her taste as we both sucked at each others tongues making us both moan with pleasure. Gush, she was such a good kisser for someone who had kissed only one man in her life aside from me , she really do know how to kiss. I licked her succulent lips, explored inside her mouth again. I was already getting hard and I didn't want to get down with her today before she thinks that's the only thing I wanted from her and besides we still have to get to know each other well enough before we think about s*x.

I want it to come naturally for the both of us and when we decide that we are going to do it, I want to make sweet love to her. She is not like the other women I have been with, she is special and I want to respect her body and adore it.

I broke our kisses and pecked her forehead before I leaned my forehead to hers, thank you for accepting me love but I really need to go now I have something that I need to take care of I say. She smiled, you work too hard, you need to give yourself sometime to rest she said chuckling as I removed my forehead from hers.

You won't blame me baby but I promise to take it easy. Now that I have you, you can always take care of me I say winking at her making her cheeks turn red. I will gladly do so she replied then frowned.

I noticed the change in her demeanor, what is it? babe I say reaching out to her. She sighed, now that we are together, do I still need to continue working with you? considering that you don't date your employees.

I laughed as she looked at me in confusion, I told you that I am willing to make an exception for you babe, but for now we have to keep our relationship away from the media, I don't want them invading our privacy and spreading rumours okay. She nodded, okay let's keep it away from the public but later I will want everyone to know cause I don't want to date you in secret, I want you to be proud showing me off to the world she replied. I nodded, I promise you till I sort things out please bare with me I say.

What do you mean by till you sort things out? she asked, I hope everything is alright. Well, I say while rubbing my neck there is something that you have to know but let's leave it till our first date so that I can tell you everything that is to know. I chuckled after saying that while she stared at me suspiciously before she sighed and nodded. well if you say so I will wait okay, she gave me that sweet smile of hers that always weakens my knees as I brought her to my arms kissing her forehead then I sniffed her neck enjoying the exquisite scent of her strawberry fragrance. She giggled at my actions as she squirmed in my arms.

Your laughter is so intoxicating I can't get enough I say licking the shell of her ears making her moan, it seams like her ears were her weak spot. Gotcha, I say laughing she looked dazed already while staring at me, you will be the death of me Donovan she said before kissing my nose again. Wow, she seams to love giving me a kiss on the nose, I grinned widely at what she said to me.

If only you know how I feel about you I say while laughing. I got to go babe I will see you tomorrow I say. Do you have to leave now she said pouting making her look so adorable. You are so cute when you do that. I pulled lightly on her nose making her glare mockingly at me.

Missing you already, I said as I walked backwards creating a little distance from her while she looked at me with those beautiful green eyes of hers. She blew me a kiss then smiled, goodnight D.

Hmmm ..... D? I like that but alot of people call me by that name already so you will have to choose something different to call me I say winking at her. Even though I hated to leave but I had to go cause I needed to do something at the office.

Bye Stacey I say for the last time before taking my leave. Leaving her place was so difficult for me as I already feel like she was were I belong till eternity. She also looked like she didn't want me to go, she had this cute pout on her face making me want to hide her away, gush I feel like a teenager again, I had this goofy smile on my face as I walked towards the parking lot. I entered my car then drove off.

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Stacey P.O.V

Oh my gush! I feel like everything is a dream to me right now, Donovan confessing to me and telling me how much I mean to him it was like a dream come true for me, I just can't believe it, I picked up my phone to call Ryan to share my happiness with him, as I was about to dial his number I suddenly remembered that he was upset with me and we both haven't spoken to each other for days now. I really missed him alot, and this moment was the time I really needed him to at least share my happiness with him. I resolved that I will go and see him I can't take it anymore, I don't want to put any strain to our relationship. I love him too much to loose what we have shared together all these years all because of a little misunderstanding. looking at the time it was already 5.pm my guess is that he would be at his work place so that is where I will be going first.

I quickly went to my room to dress up, putting on a blue jeans and a purple top, I wore a purple earring and applied some light makeup and my lip gloss, after wearing a gold flat sandals I grabbed my hand bag with my car keys before stepping out of my bedroom.

I got to the living room then made my way towards the door as the door bell suddenly rang. Did Donovan forget something I said to myself as I hurried towards the door with a smile on my face, I pulled the door open did you forget..... the words died on my lips as I stared at Ryan who was standing in front of me with his hands in his pockets, he looked pale and had bags under his eyes. oh my gush! I say while looking at him.

Are you going somewhere? he asked giving me a small smile that did not reach his eyes. What happened Ryan? you look very pale are you okay babe? I asked.

Can I come in? he asked instead. Sure, why not I say moving aside for him to get inside. He walked slowly inside as he made his way to the living room and sat down while crossing his legs.

Are you alright? Ry I asked again looking intently at him, you look like you haven't slept for days. I went to sit beside him. I am fine just a little stressed he replied smiling. I sighed you need to take care of yourself babe, don't neglect yourself, well I know how busy you are these days but you have to rest too, I gave him a smile which he returned then I stood up and went to the kitchen to get him some orange juice which he gladly accepted, after taking a few sips he looked at me.

Are you going somewhere? I can just leave and come back another time he said as he made to stand up from his seat. No babe I quickly say, I was actually coming to your place before you arrived. Really! he said smiling widely at me while sitting back on the couch.

I nodded, I couldn't take your silence anymore Ry, I sat close to him while grabbing the hand that was not holding his drink. You don't know what I went through this few days that you weren't speaking to me, I know it was my fault and I f****d up but please can you forgive this friend of yours, please... I say giving him my puppy eyes which I know will always make him do what I want especially to forgive me.

But first of all , how did you know I was going to be at home by this time ? I asked. He chuckled, I happen to go to your office but I was told that you didn't show up at work today so I got worried and decided to come to your place to check up on you he replied. I raised my brow at him, couldn't you have just called me to know where I was or rather just come later at home to see me.

I couldn't wait to fix things with you, I just found myself there babe, I couldn't function well at work either, so I just had to come see you. I sighed, did our little misunderstanding affect him this much, Gush, Ryan was just too much.

I thought you might not want to see me if I had called he added. I was shocked at what he said. I scoffed, why won't I want to see you when it was my fault in the first place I said frowning.

Were you really coming to my place he asked. I nodded smiling, I can't losse you Ry, please forgive me and I will tell you everything I say, he nodded then smiled at me before placing his drink on a coffee table. Alright Babe I am all ears tell me everything.

And that was what I did, I told him about how I have been attracted to Donovan for a long time now and how he had avoided me and ignored me at the office and how I went to his place when he was sick and the kisses we shared, I was already blushing as I recounted the feelings I experienced when I kissed Donovan and how I have never felt anything like that before, the sparks and the butterflies in my belly each time he was near me.

I looked at Ryan and he was just looking at me with no expression on his face, it was like he was there but not listening to me, I ignored it and continued with what I was saying to him, I felt so happy to care about why he had such look on his face.

when I got to the part about what happened at the restuarant I told him that I was so jealoused seeing Donovan with another woman that I couldn't stand being in the same place with him cause he had ignored me all through the week only to see him with another woman at the restuarant, and I just couldn't take it making me lash out at him.

I am so sorry Ry, I shouldn't have spoken to you the way I did, I shouldn't have taken out my frustration on you please forgive me I say with tears in my eyes. He looked at me and I noticed there was pains in his eyes like I just gave him bad news and I wondered what was happening to my best friend, I looked at him with concern in my eyes but he smiled and then gently wiped the tears from my eyes.

Are you saying that you are inlove with Donovan he said gently, I nodded as I stared at him. He sighed, he is bad news Stacey, he has dated countless women and broken up with them. He is a f*****g casanova, he doesn't deserve you babe.

Ryan had stopped wipping my tears and he stood up and turned to look at me as I continued to stare at him noticing that he was angry about what I just told him. I knew that he would never have approved of my feelings towards Donovan and that he will react like this that's why I had hesitated to speak to him about it but now that I know how Donovan feels about me I am no longer scared to tell him. I waited for him to vent out his anger before I can proceed to tell him about Donovan's visit to me today.

He went to sit beside me grabbing my hands, Stacey you can't fall for a man like Donovan Green, he is not the kind of man a girl like you need, he said making me look sharply at him. And what type of man do I need? I asked him.

You need a good man who will cherish you, adore you and will never cheat on you, Donovan is a complete opposite of all that I have mentioned to you and besides he does not share the same feelings as you do so why pine for a man like that.

I sighed, I understand you Ry, but he also has feelings for me I said shocking him. How would you know that?, you just told me that you felt bad when you saw him with a woman and seeing the way he acted that day glaring at us, non of his actions proved that he feels the same way as you did.

I didn't go to work today I say. And So? what has that got to do with what we are saying, you must have felt so bad that you wanted to take a break he retorted.

Chill babe I say, like I said I didn't go to work today because I was so mad and also I felt that my love was unrequited hence I got so depressed all weekend and to add to the fact that we weren't speaking to each other also added to my bad mood so I skipped work. Donovan came to visit me I said making Ryan widen his eyes, I smiled inside me, and guess what, he confessed to me that he felt the same way I feel about him.

He must have said that because he didn't want you to feel bad Ryan said sounding unconvinced. Dude how many C.E.Os visit their employees who did not turn up at work? do you think a man like him will waste his time coming to my house just to ask me why I didn't come to work today? non right, so tell me why will he lie about his feelings for me when he has thousands of women who could do anything just to be with him. But he chose me Ry. He is a man with a past and I am willing to take my chances with him.