YOU ARE IT FOR ME

CHAPTER TEN

Donovan P.O.V

Its been a week since Stacey went to that lunch date with me. I can still remember the feelings I got when she had touched me, all those sparks and warmth I felt all over my body. Why do I feel so attracted to her? I know she is as beautiful as a goddess but then I have been with alot of beautiful women to last me long, then what was so special about her?

Maybe because she was not trying to jump my bones like other women who worked as my P.A did, She has always been acting very proffessional towards me ever since I denied knowing her. But why do I feel like for the past one week now she has been avoiding me especially when I tried bringing up a conversation that has to do with her.

That day our conversation was cut short due to the sudden appearance of Paige whom I was supposed to be on a date with. I often wonder about the way she reacted when I refered to that male friend of hers as her boyfriend, it made me wonder if I was only over thinking things but I know I wasn't assuming anything because both of them that day were all over each other so he must definately be her boyfriend.

Even thinking about it makes me angry and I wonder why it should affect me in anyway when she and I were nothing to each other. I have my suspicions that she was hidding something but I couln't jut force it out of her and besides I have gone through her resume and most of her education apart from her university education was done outside of this country. So if really she was Mr. price child why is it that nobody knew about her and George Mr. Price son has never mentioned any of that to me either. Maybe its just a coincedence that she was bearing the same surname with Mr. Price. I have known the family for years and nobody had mentioned anything about her. I sighed as I sat on my seat relaxing in my office and taking a little break after lunch.

Stacey is very dedicated with her job and so far I have not had any reason to come up with to fire her. It was as if she knew what was going through my mind and didn't want to give me that satisfaction of coming up with an excuse to get rid of her. I have been thinking alot about her lately and even though her relationship with me was still the same, I have become a little warmer towards the way I treated her. She didn't deserve the treatment I metted towards her, afterall it wasn't her fault that Fiona my ex girlfriend turned out to be a total b***h. Every pain she put me through was still fresh in my heart. I don't know how I had survived that period because the pain she had inflicted on me was worse than when I found out that my father had died. But then there are some pains that can be very difficult to forget no matter how much you tried.



I decided to go back to my work as I picked up a document that was brought in by my secretary an hour ago, as I was going through the documents my phone suddenly started ringing, I picked up my phone that was lying on my desk and saw a strange number calling, I furrowed my brows wondering who it was that was calling. I picked up but kept silent. Hello Dovovan a female voice said, its Catherine, you gave me your number the other day remember. I smiled..

Donovan: Oh hi, Cat how are you?

Catherine: ( chuckling) I am good D. I was kinda wondering if you and I could maybe meet up this evening. I have something very important to discuss with you, that is if you dont mind.

Donovan: it's everything alright Cat?

Catherine: (sighing) I can only tell you when I see you. Please its very important.

Donovan: okay Cat what time is convenient for you?

Catherine: ( sighing in relief) how about by 7.pm this evening. Lets do dinner together at Fancy Restuarant. what do you say?

Donovan: thats okay Cat, I will be done from work by 6.pm, after which I will go home to freshen up before we meet up

Catherine: thats totally fine D. thanks for obliging me. see you then. Bye

Donovan: bye

I hung up and stared at my phone wondering what was that important that she wanted to speak to me about. I will just have to find out later. I sigh, putting away my phone and continued to go through the document that I was holding in my hand.

I checked the time and it was already past two, its almost time for my weekly supervision and today I am visiting the site where the Price project is going on, just then there was a light knock on my door and I asked the person to come in.

Stacey came in wearing a white gucci shirt and a sky blue ripped jeans, paired with white designer sneakers. She had her hair tied in a losse bun. Her ears were adorned with a diamond studs.

She dresses in jeans most fridays or any other day that we have to visit any of our sites. She looked very pretty in her outfit. She sauntered towards me with her beautiful green eyes staring at me. Sir, everything is ready and its time for our weekly supervision she said smiling. I nodded, not looking too much at her before she begin to wonder why I was staring at her for long.

I stood up after signing the document that was submitted on my desk from the HR office earlier today. I was wearing black button up shirt and dark jeans with a combat boot, I adjusted the sleeves of my shirt, picking up my phone I dialled Lyon to get the car ready. I noticed how she was looking at me while I was making my call, I couldn't read her expressions but I could see that she was actually checking me out. I smirked and looked at her after calling Lyon. Lets go I say. Yes sir she replied blushing knowing that I had caught her staring at me.

*********************

Stacey P.O.V

I was so tired after returning from the site that as soon as I got back I threw my bag on the couch in my living room then proceeded into the kitchen to get a glass of water. today was so stressful and the summer added to my discomfort. I just want to lay on my bed and sleep. After taking a drink of water I rinsed the glass in the sink and then put it in its place. I walked out of the kitchen, then grabbed my bag before heading to my bedroom. I did my night routine and went to lie down on my bed after applying my hand mosturizer. I can't even have dinner because I was too tired to cook and I didn't want to order for take out. Thank God tommorow is weekend, I will have time for myself. My phone suddenly vibrated as I placed my head on the pillow. I looked at my phone and saw that it was a message from Ryan.

Ryan: hi babe, are you back from work already?

Stacey: yup, just got back not quite long, wanna take some rest, I am so tired

Ryan: geez and here I was heading to your place to pick you up so we could have dinner together

Stacey: aww. thats so sweet of you, I haven't had dinner and I was to tired to cook.

Ryan: How about I get some pizza and some ice cream, I feel like eating junks tonight.

Stacey: Perfect Ry I will be waiting for you.

Ryan: what type of pizza would you like?

Stacey: make it pepperoni and as for the ice cream I would like a strawberry icecream, and thanks Ry you are such a darlin

Ryan: okay babe, see you in a while

Stacey: drive safely

I put my phone away as I picked up a novel from my bed side drawer and began to leaf through the pages. l wanted to occupy myself till Ryan arrives. It was like about thirty minutes before my door bell rang, I scrambled off the bed and went to open the door. After looking through the peep hole to make sure it was Ryan I opened the door, he was holding some paper bags and I could percieve the sweet aroma of the hot pizza. I helped him carry some of the items inside, thanks Ry you are a life saver I said laughing lightly.

He chuckled behind me as we made our way to the kitchen, I always got your back babe he said. We dropped the items on the kitchen counter and I brought out the two ice creams which was in two different flavours, one was strawberry and the other chocolate which was Ryans favourite flavour. I placed them both inside the refridgerator, then brought out plates to serve the pizza. Ryan washed his hands as he helped me carry the pizza while I carried the plates to the living room, we both sat down on the couch to enjoy our dinner while watching a movie on netflix.

We were both eating silently when I suddenly looked at Ryan because he was unsually silent unlike him and I saw that he was already staring at me intently. What? I asked taking a bite of my pizza from my plate. He smiled and shook his head nothing babe he answered looking back to the television. That was nothing, now spill it.

Okay, he said laughing, tell me do you enjoy working at D&G ? I laughed offcourse I enjoy working there, why do you ask I replied looking at him and trying to read through his expressions. He sighed I am asking because when you started working there you were complaining alot about your boss, I mean you told me that he practically denied knowing you, and he was treating you too harshly so that's why I am asking you again are you sure you enjoy working there?

I was not in the mood to tease him so I just went straight to the point, Ryan l understand your concern towards me but believe me I am alright and I enjoy working there, infact I have learnt alot in this past month. You know that I am not the type of person who will allow anyone especially a man ride on me.

He might have been harsh towards me from the beginning but he never crossed his limit with me and besides we are cool now. He is not that bad aside from his womanizing ways I say laughing making Ryan laugh as well. Yeah I have heard so much about Donovan Green but I didn't bother to check out his profile not until you told me that he was the same guy who had helped you that night.

Like I said he is not that bad and he treats his workers well too unlike some bosses, I added. Ryan scoffed, oh really, thats cool but just be careful okay. I nodded finishing my last slice of the pizza. How about we have some fun this weekend, its been a while we went to the beach, how about we go there tomorrow, Ryan said looking at me. But you are very busy Ry, I don't wanna distract you from your work I say reasoning with him. Babe when it comes to you I can make out time and besides everything for the fashion show is almost ready, we are about to round up with all the dresses and the models are ready too, so what harm can a day off from work actually cause he replied gathering up the used plate.

Ry you are so good to me, I love you so much I said pouting. He laughed loudly, common girl I always got you. I nodded quickly still pouting, he stared at my pouting face then leaned over and ruffled my hair. I playfully hit his hand away from my hair laughing, common let me help you with this I say picking up the empty pizza carton and following him to the kitchen so I can trash it.

Remember in our first year how you always want to visit the beach every weekend Ryan said as he washed our used plates. I laughed yeah I remember, it was so fun and I was really happy you know. Yeah always bubbly and carefree he added. I am still happy Ry nothing has changed I said washing my hands in the sink.

He didnt respond to what I said so I looked at him, Whats wrong Ry. He shook his head then placed the dry plates inside the cupboard and then leaned on the counter. Babe are you really happy? he asked me. I nodded, offcourse I am happy, why shouldn't I be happy I asked. I brought out the two ice cream containers from the refridgertor, and took out two spoons.

Stacey you are twenty one already, don't you think that you need a man by your side, I looked at him perplexed. Why is he bringing up this topic I scoffed quietly.

I understand that you wanna see the world and all but don't you think that you need to someday start your own family he said coming closer to me. I don't need a man I said almost raising my voice. He sighed again, babe everyone needs somebody in their life he continued as he tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear. I know that you don't like commitments and you don't want any man taking away your freedom but babe not all men are like that, there are some men that will support you in anything that you do, they would let you do as you wish just to make you happy. I laughed at what he just said, Ry you just said some men, so what is the guarantee that I would meet such a man in future?

He didn't reply but stared at me, what is the guarantee that the sun will rise tomorrow, but we are still optimistic that there will be sun light tomorrow he said. What is your point? I asked folding my arms over my chest. All I am saying is that we have to take risks sometimes when we want something, look am not trying to tell you what to do but I want you to be happy he replied.

If you notice Ry Iam happy and I don't need any man to make me happy, I have always been a happy person and besides I have you what else do I need. But what if am not always there by your side won't you feel left out or even lonely, I gave him a hard stare, what do you mean by that ? and besides where are you going to? you won't ever leave my side would you? I asked with a little panic in my voice.

His face softened, I am not going anywhere Babe I will always be by your side supporting you in any decision you may take in life but I am only saying, what if I am no longer at your side when you need me.

Stop it Ry you are scaring me, you are like a big brother to me even if your older with some months, I am more closer to you than my siblings, so don't say things like what you just said I don't like it, infact you are scaring me, I realised that my eyes were already watering.

He engulfed me in an embrace bringing me close to his hard chest, I am so sorry babe, it's just that sometimes I worry about you, you are young and you should get to at least experience how it feels like to fall in love. I sighed then disengaged from his embrace, I will fall in love when I find the right guy I say in order to make him stop discussing that topic as I was already getting irritated. He smiled thats good to know babe, and I will be the first person you tell right he said placing both hands on my shoulder and pulling me towards him again.

I rolled my eyes I will let you know for sure, but you also need to find love again I say. He laughed I know you will also say that, but at list I got to experience love too once upon a time he said laughing.

Ryan had lost his girlfriend to a car accident when they both graduated from high school and since then he was not commited to any relationship, he was trying to date but according to him non of those women gave him butterflies or made his inside flutter like his late girlfriend did because he was so inlove with her. At first I didn't understand what he meant by the fluttering feelings and having multiple butterflies in ones belly when you are with that person, Not until I met Donovan and felt that same sensation that Ryan described to me. Does that mean that I am already inlove with Donovan? I shook my head, no its not possible, I know that the man is drop dead gorgeous and I couldn't take my eyes off him each time he and I are in close proximity but that isn't enough reason for it to be that I was in love with him. I wondered what it will feel like kissing his red lips. Gush what am I even thinking right now, its all Ryan's fault for putting all these thoughts inside my head.

Earth to you , Ryan said snapping his fingers in front of me, what are you thinking about right now? I have been calling your name but you seam to be in another world of your own, have you found the right guy yet he asked teasing me. Tch... what nonsense are you even saying I said grabbing the ice creams lets go have this before it thaws I said changing the topic, he chuckled behind me as we both left the kitchen to the living room.

Are you spending the night I asked him while sitting down and folding my legs under me. he sat on the rug while I pass him his chocolate ice cream. offcourse I am spending the night he replied opening the lid to his ice cream while I did the same too. Thankfully he did not bring up that topic again about having a man in my life. We talked about random stuffs and his on going work as we both enjoyed our ice cream. I also refused to allow my mind think about Donovan, I know that he was every woman's dream man, but is he also my dream man? only time will tell.

**********************

Donovan P.O.V

It was already 6.45 pm in the evening when Catherine called me again that she was already there at Fancy Restuarant and I told her that I was almost ready and will soon be on my way, after hanging up I wondered what was so important that she wanted to discuss with me that she had to go there even before the agreed time. I sighed and wondered if she was in trouble, she even sounded very anxious over the phone, anyways I will soon find out.

I grabbed my car eyes and left the house. I got into my new Tesla which was the exact same model and colour as Staceys and then drove away. Even I didn't know why I had to purchase the type of her car, was I that into her that I want to always feel her presence by getting the exact type of things she owns. Maybe the next item I will purchase will be her type of lamborghini. I really need to have my head checked. Am begining to act like a creep unknowingly.

Twenty- five minutes later I was already parking my car in front of the restuarant, a valet approached me and took my car keys to help me repark my car, he greeted me while I nodded at him, tossing my car keys to him. As I was about to enter I suddenly felt as if I was being watched, the hairs behind my neck seams to rise, I quickly turned around but there was no one who looked suspicious to me except for customers going in and out of the restuarant.

Damn, maybe I was over thinking things already but I know what I felt. I sighed and then went to enter the Restuarant while the doorman opened the door for me. I nodded at him then went inside, a male waiter approached me. Good evening sir, then he stared closely at me before his eyes widened in recognition, a very good evening Mr. Green, Miss Catherine is already waiting for you. I smiled, can you lead me to her table. My pleasure sir he replied quickly, this way please.

I followed him to where Catherine was sitting sipping a glass of juice, I furrowed my brows but said nothing. Thank you I said to the waiter when we got to her table. You are welcome sir he replied scurring away with his face red as he blushed with embarrassment. Maybe he was surprised about the way I had thanked him , am sure he wasn't expecting any of my show of humility. Anysways I might be alot of things but I don't look down on people irrespective of their status.

Catherine must be in a deep thought because she didn't immediately acknowledge my presense until I sat infront of her snapping my fingers in front of her, earth to you, she was startled then looking up at me before smiling shyly, She looked very beautiful just like the day I saw her in her fathers party, she was wearing a simple black dress and a pearl necklace which adorned her beautiful long neck. She looked really lovely and I didn't hesitate to compliment her.

did you just arrive D? she asked still similing shyly.

What seams to be the matter with you Cat you looked liked you had alot in mind I asked looking at her with concern. I know that its been a decade since we saw each other and alot have changed between us all these years but she was still my friend and the list I can do right now is show her some concern.

What is wrong Cat? I asked her again, you sounded very anxious over the phone. She bit her lips and looked down, I stared at her lips that she was biting ever so slightly but felt nothing at all unlike when I saw Stacey bitting her lips.

D lets order something first, I am very famished she said. But why didn't you just eat first while waiting for me I asked raising a brow while staring at her. She looked at me while smiling, I wanted to eat dinner with you D, so lets order. I sighed and noticed how strange she was acting. I took the menu and went through it trying to make a choice of what to order for dinner.

I was looking through my menu when I noticed that Catherine was staring at me instead of trying to make a pick of what to eat. Are you not going to make any order I asked her while looking at her over the menu, she smiled I am only waiting for you to make a choice and I will just have the same thing she replied. That was strange, but I didn't say anything, I just nodded and looked through the menu before making up my mind on what to order.

I signalled the waiter and when she arrived I ordered for a Filet mignon, its a kind of a tender and flavourful cut of beef, usually served with accompainments such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes. I also orderd for grilled or roasted fish, this particular dish is healthy and it usually is very delicious and besides it was already late in the evening so I needed something light and not heavy. I also ordered for some red wine but Catherine requested that another glass of fresh juice should be added to the order.

I stared at her questioningly, just last month she was taking alcohol, I wondered why she is taking juice tonight, then I remembered that she wasn't really a good drinker and little alcohol gets to her very easily. Perhaps she is trying to make an exception tonight considering she wanted to discuss something very important with me and thus have to be in her right senses while we are having that very discussion.

My red wine and her juice was brought first and the waiter told us that our food will be ready in ten minutes time. I poured myself a drink and then took a sip, I stared at her over the rim of my glass saying nothing while I waited for her to speak up first, but she only cleared her throat after finishing her first glass of juice and then said nothing.

I was getting irritated by her silence, why wouldn't she say why she brought me here. I couldn't take it anymore so I placed my glass on the table then looked at her, spit it out Cat, why did you want to meet up with me tonight I asked.

I....I...I missed you thats why she said stuttering. I raised an eye brow, are you f*****g with me right now? I asked her getting a litle angry. Does she think that I have all day for this s**t. I scoffed, Cat tell me the real reason why we are here tonight. Her lips trembled as she tried to talk, what is going on I asked encouraging her to speak.

I am in a fix D, and you are the only person that can help me right now. I scrunched up my face, a fix what did you do I asked picking up my glass to take a sip of my wine.

I am pregnant D, I chocked on my wine which made her widened her eyes when she saw me coughing she tried to stand up to pat my back but I raised my hand telling her I was okay, she looked uncomfortable seeing me cough but I smiled at her and after a little while the cough stopped and I looked at her. Did you just say that you are pregnant I asked again to be sure that I heard her properly. She nodded as she looked at me, I sighed, if she was pregnant how then does it relate to me being of help to her. I took a deep breath before speaking calmly to her. If you are pregnant Cat its good news right, I mean the baby's father should be happy about the news right? she shook her head the baby's father doesn't wanna have anything to do with the baby she cried, I am confused as to what to do about this situation, he practically told me to get rid of it she said as tears poured down her face.

Its your father aware of this pregnancy? I asked. No, I haven't told him yet and even if the father of the child accepted the child, my father will be against our being together she replied drying her tears with a hankerchief. What do you mean by he won't accept your relationship I asked wondering why the mayor would be against her relationship. She looked at her hands which she folded on her laps, that is because he is below our status, he is a struggling artist that I met while in college and after I graduated we were still together but then father wanted me to return and when I spoke to Eddie about what my dad wanted me to do he threw a fit and accused me of trying to leave him because he wasn't rich enough for me. I grew angry and broke up with him before returning back here and a week ago I found out that I was already some weeks gone after the doctor confirmed it. I only got to tell Eddie yesterday and he was angry and told me that he wasn't raising a bastard and I should get rid of it, after saying that new fresh of tears slid down her cheeks.

I am sorry to hear that Cat, but what do you intend to do now with the baby I asked thinking about how I came into the picture because this is a very private issue that should be resolved between she and her boyfriend or should I say ex boyfriend and besides I don't see the mayor as someone who really cares about ones financial status, as long as the person can keep his only daughter happy but then you cannot truly tell a persons true character.

I have decided to keep my baby she said, while drying her tears and I will raise it. I nodded thats a good decision but then you still have to tell your father about the baby. I cannot she replied he already told me that he would disown me if I ever bring shame to the family. He would never accept my baby knowing it was fathered by Eddie.