YOU ARE IT FOR ME

CHAPTER FIVE

Donovan P.O.V

I woke up to the annoying sound of my alarm, Is it 6.am already? I ask myself. I had set my alarm to wake me up at the same time every morning, I can't believe that it is morning already, how long have I even been asleep for and now its morning already. Just perfect. I had slept very late last night and now I have to get ready quickly so I can be able to meet up for the board meeting which will start by ten. I lazily stretched myself, gush I am so freaking tired right now.

For the first time in my life I felt very hesitant to get ready for work, I wish I could reschedule the meeting but I can't do that. I slowly got out of bed and head towards the bathroom to take a leak, after which I carried out my morning routine and then had my shower. Some minutes later I came out of my bathroom and head towards my walk- in- closet to select my office outfit for the day. I wore a Brioni designer dark blue suit, paired with a black hand crafted shoe. I wore my Rolex wrist watch and went to my full length mirror to style my hair and wore my favorite cologne before leaving the bedroom. I decended down the stairs and went to the already laid out dinning to have my breakfast. Good morning, Mr. Green my cook greeted me as she placed my coffee before me . Morning, Rachael I answered giving her a small smile. She had made some toasted bread, fried eggs, sausages and pan cakes with honey spread on top of the pancakes just the way I like it. There were also some waffles incase I craved that too and then coffee and cream with some fresh orange juice kept aside on the table. Where is Frank ? I asked her. Oh! He he just stepped outside, he will be here soon. Okay then , I said then went about pouring myself some coffee from the coffee pot, I added some cream and stirred it gently then took a sip. I cut into the pancake and had a bite, hmmm.... Yummy I said moaning . Those who do not really know the real Donovan saw me as a cold expressionless man perhaps with no feelings at all but underneath all those facade I was a man who loved his food and do not waste time in showing it and appreciating a good food whenever I eat them, I relish it without holding back and my cook made sure I eat well every morning before I left for work. She knew that I always woke up by 6.am to get ready and as usual she always have something yummy for me to eat in the morning and at night when ever I return from work. But sometimes, I get too tired to eat at night especially when I return from work after a very stressful day at the office. Even though, at times I fail to eat at night she still left me something warm in the micro wave.

while I was enjoying my breakfast Frank walked in bringing the morning newspaper with him. Good morning sir, he greeted me. Morning , Frank I reponded as I continued to enjoy my food, Frank walked to the dining and sat down for breakfast, he helped himself to a cup of coffee and a plate of pancakes. This was the morning routine for the both of us most morning when I have breakfast, We both have breakfast together. Even without saying much, we enjoy our food together. Frank was reading the news when I spoke to him. Whats in the news this morning? I asked while sipping my hot coffee. Frank scoffed, just the usual, high increase of prices of sales in the market, and wait you are in the paper again he said giving me a look. Huh!. What is it all about this time? I asked, chuckling while wipping my lips with a serviette. Hmmm .. It says here that the D&G construction company has been rated as the number one company in this state with the highest contract award and the C.E.O Donovan Green has appeared in Forbes as the third richest Youngest billionaire in the world. He stopped reading the news to me and looked at me smirking. Congratulations Mr Green he said to me. I chuckled. Thanks Frank I said standing up and looking at my wrist watch and it was almost 7.am. I have to leave now, see you later I said going towards the door. Have a nice day sir, he said after me. I nodded then walked through the door and Lyon was already waiting outside close to my SUV. Morning sir, he greeted me, morning Lyon I responded. He quickly opened the door for me to enter, I went in and made myself comfortable, I relaxed and took a deep breathe as I tried to remember what happened last night. Even though I have promised not to think about a certain green eyes. I still find myself thinking about her.

As Lyon drove off towards my company I closed my eyes and sighed. Thankfully she and I did not exchange names nor numbers so there won't be anyway that our paths will ever cross again. Thats it I will forget all about her and whatever it is I had felt around her last night.

Twenty minutes later we reached the company and as usual Lyon parked the car in my private underground garrage. I got out before he could open the door for me. He seam surprised by my actions but I ignored him and then made my way to the elevator. As I got to my floor I made my way to my office. Good morning sir, Sarah greeted me. Morning, I replied going into my office. As I sat down Sarah came to knock at my door, I told her to come in, she walked towards me. Tell me, I say, Sir after the 10.am board meeting, you have to visit the site for the weekly supervision she said. Alright then. Make me some coffee I say. Yes sir , she replied, walking out. I immediately got to work and some minutes later she brought me my coffee and I became so engrossed with my work that time just flew by without my notice. I looked up from my work only when I heard a small knock at my door, Sarah walked in . Sir, its 10.am already and the board members are in the board room waiting for you. Huh.. Its time already? I asked no one in particular. Alright I will be right there I said. She left as I saved some of my work and stood up, I adjusted my suit and then made my way out of my office.

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I didn't realize how the days just flew by without me noticing, I had submerged myself in work that I didn't even realize how the days flew by, and today is Sunday already. I had even visited the office for some few hours on Saturday just to complete some pending work. Today I am supposed to attend the party in the mayor's house and I really felt like calling his secretary and giving her some excuse in order not to attend. But I had promised him to attend and I have to keep to my words. My stylist had already arrived some few minutes ago to get me ready for tonights party. I have decided to change my hair colour again. Who would have guessed that my original hair color is blonde but I keep on changing it to different shades of colours, anyways thats just how I like it. So today I opted for silver. I am dying the shade of my hair silver with a nice hair cut because my hair is kinda growing longer. My stylist got to work and began the process of getting me ready for the evening. I had ordered a Brunello Cunelli designer wear and it has already arrived. I just wanted this evening to go by quickly so I can come home and have some rest. This week has been so stressful for me and its beginning to show on me. I woke up this morning with bags under my eyes thats to show that I had very little sleep last night and its not good for my health. I hated anything that will make me perform poorly in my work thats why I need to take more rest and sleep properly. So let's get this evening done and over with I said to myself while dressing up.

My stylist had left an hour ago, so I carefully wore my designer clothes, taking care not to mess up my hair. My stylist had done a very nice work with the hair, he had even applied a little make up to cover up the bags under my eyes and I must commend him for a job well done. I looked more handsome than ever with my new look. Not that I have ever looked bad before but with my silver bair and well lined hair and the facials done I looked breathe taking. No doubt all the women will be craving for my attention tonight. I smirked at the thought. I should have arranged for a date tonight. But it didn't cross my mind, I just have to do without one tonight. After all this party is just for some few hours. I finished with my dressing, and taking my phone I left my bedroom. I will be going to the party with Lyon and I had already informed him this morning so he should be ready by now. I got down stairs and made my way to the door. Frank was not in the living room so I went out closing the door behind me. I met Frank with Lyon outside having a conversation and when I came out they both looked at me approvingly. Lyon was dressed in a dark tuxedo and he looked good in it, he quickly had the door of my latest Chrysler opened for me. Oh yes; I love different variety of cars. Good evening sir, he said as I got close to them, evening, I replied nodding at him. You look good mr. Green Frank said to me. Thank you Frank I replied smiling at him. Have a nice evening he said stepping away from the car. You too Frank I replied as I went to sit inside of the car. Lyon quickly closed the door and went around the car to the drivers door and got in, a few minute later we were on our way to the mayor's mansion. It took us about forty- five minutes to get to our destination because the mayor lived almost at the outskirt of the city. When we arrived, there were already alot of luxurious cars parked outside of the mansion and when I looked at the time it was already past eight, I sighed. Wheather I arrived early or not the most important thing is that I am able to attend this party. So lets get this evening started I said to myself. I got out of the car as Lyon openend the door for me and then made my way to the door of the mansion, his butler was already welcoming guests that were arriving . I met a few people that I knew outside and we exchanged greetings together, even some I did not recognize also stopped to exchange pleasantries with me. I smiled politely at them giving them my signature smile. Even though I was faking all those smiles, I only have to play along till this evening is over. I don't even intend to stay till the end of the party. Once I have greeted the mayor and take a few drinks am out of here. I need my sleep. I had intended to make this weekend very enjoyable for myself by at list getting to spend a night with a woman but with the look of things and the stress I underwent during the week I don't think I can still put that into consideration.

I stepped inside the mayor's mansion and I admired the interior of the place. The mansion's intricate architecture, elegant chandeliers and ornate furnishings exuded an air of sophistication that left visitors in awe. The masion's grand entrance with its sweeping staircase, high ceilings and intricate details gave a sense of majesty and splendor that is fit for royalty. The mayor really had very good taste and I admired him for that. His wife had died a few years ago and he had only his daughter Catherine but rumour has it that he had an illegitimate son but no one has seen this son and the mayor himself has not come out to debunk this rumour. Anyways that's his personal problem. Wheather he accepts the truth or not people and also the media should learn to mind their own business.

I have totally forgotten that I will be seeing Catherine in this party, lets see how that goes. There were so many people around in the large ballroom already as a few couples were dancing or were standing around chatting in twos or in groups, drinking and doing whatever that people do in parties like this. People were also helping themselves to food from the table as the chefs laid out different dishes on the long table, there were so much food for people to help themselves out with. The waiters were walking around serving drinks in tall glasses, I stopped a waiter and helped myself with a glass of champagne. I took a sip and nod my head with approval. Some people especially women who had seen me walk in stared at me with admiration while some with lust clearly written on their faces, some people were whispering to themselves while they continued to look at me. Oh my gush! can these people just stop with these looks already, its getting irritating. I looked around in order to see if I can find were the mayor is and I saw him talking to an elderly couple, this is my chance to meet him, say hello, chat a bit, then excuse myself and then disappear. But something tells me that it will be impossible to just leave like that because I am a very popular person and people have already recognized me and they will want to come over for a chat and I just have to play along in order not to seam rude. I sipped my wine and made my way towards the mayor as I saw him laughing to whatever it is they were discussing over there. Another couple had joined them. Just perfect, I said to myself. How do I get out of this?. I sighed and as I drew closer to them the mayor looked up and saw me and his face lit up I immediately gave him a smile of my own. when I got to them, I was surprised when the mayor engulfed me in a hug, oh son, thank God you made it, I was beginning to think you will not attend the party he said patting me on the back. I chuckled. I had promised to come, so there is no way I will shirk from attending the party I said as we disengaged from the hug. The mayor can be strange at times, whats with the hug? I greeted the couples there with him as he introduced me to them. They smiled warmly at me and we made small conversations. We were still talking when a very beautiful lady walked up to us. She was wearing a long red gown that clung to her perfect physique, she wore a simple diamond necklace and she also had her hair tied in a loss bun and her light makeup accentuated her oval face making her look more beautiful. I wondered who she was. Anyways she was already smiling widely at the mayor or was it at me I couldn't tell, maybe she was a daughter of one of the guest there because tonight party also had alot of pretty ladies present there. I am sorry I am a bit late daddy she said as she went to stand close to the first couple that I saw chatting with the mayor earlier. Hmmm ... That means these couple are her parents, well thats lovely. Such a pretty daughter they have here, I wouldn't mind to get to know her, maybe she and I might end up being f**k buddies. I laughed in my mind, such dirty thoughts that I have. But don't blame me I appreciate good things of life, especially beautiful women.

Not to worry dear you came at the right time the mayor said to her. Hmmm.., splendid I say in my mind , but wait why is the mayor responding to her and that was when I stared carefully at her again. Oh man.. This must be Catherine, oh my goodness! how did she turn out to be this breath taking, not that she was ugly before, is just that she was not this good looking before in the past . I stared at her up and down, Wow, she even looked taller, maybe the heels must have helped to elevate her height but who cares, damn, the girl look so fine. Geez. I pretended to sip my drink as I stared intently at her thinking of many ways to f**k her if she wasn't the mayor's daughter. Not that I give a flying f**k about what her father would think but I know my boundaries and she was an old friend and I don't do my friends. The mayor introduced her to the couples with us and then finally turned to me. I believe you remember your old friend Donovan he said smiling at her, she smiled and looked shyly at me. Of course dad he is hard to forget she said.

Hello cat, I say, it was the name I used to call her when we were in high school before she left the country. This brought a huge smile to her face. Its nice to meet you again, and I must say you look lovely tonight I replied giving her a huge smile. She blushed and looked down.

She used to be a very shy person those days in high school and I attributed it as part of her insecurities, because she used to be a nerd, wearing braces and all and she also used to hang out with both me and Ethan but mostly with me and she saw how alot of girls crush on me and then snob her. Often times they used to call her my loyal servant and she felt more insecured. One time, she stopped hanging around us and when I asked her about her sudden change of behavior she asked me if I was only friends with her out of pity because she knew that she was not as pretty as the numerous girls that flocked around me and those that wanted my attention. She said, she knew that if we weren't friends I will never look at her nor find her worthy to date me. I almost laughed at her thoughts but I didn't want to make her feel bad so I let her know that looks alone is not what makes a person beautiful but what was inside their heart, and I liked her for who she is and not for what she can offer to me. I also told her that I do not date those who threw themselves at me, I prefer to decide on who I want to be with. That seamed to have put her mind to rest. But I suspected that she had a little crush on me but I didn't want to ask her in order not to put a strain to our friendship.

When I started dating my ex girlfriend I noticed she wasn't too happy about it but she acted well by pretending that she had no problem with it and it went on till we graduated from high school and then she suddenly left the country for her college education and ten years later we meet again.

I looked at the blushing girl as she looked shyly at me. Catherine how about you show Donovan around the mayor said giving her a small smile. Off course father she replied. We both excused ourselves as we made our way towards the grand stairs of the house, I exchanged a few greetings with some people I knew and walked beside her, she then turned to me and smiled and I smiled back at her downing my drink. I quickly replaced it when a waiter passed by us with some drinks on a tray. She led me upstairs as we made our way taking some twist and turns and then suddenly she pushed open a door and we stepped inside a living room with a lavish decor, the living room is furnished with comfortable seatings, elegant side tables, expensive curtains and decorated with art works. Infact, everything about this room screamed of luxury. She asked me to sit down which I did. She went towards the wine bar area, brought out a wine bottle and poured out some drink for herself. She brought the bottle with her and placed it on a side table and then sat beside me. I was staring at her all through and after taking a few sip of her drink she looked at me and smiled and I noticed her pearly white teeth and sweet smiles.

I know how boring these types of parties can be that's why I brought you up here she said still smiling. I laughed, you thought right, I was already getting bored I said sipping my drink. She laughed, I am surprise that you did not bring a date with you she say. I smiled well I didn't remember to do that and beside I wanted to come alone tonight.

Really? but thats not your style is it? She asked smirking at me. I wondered what she meant by that . Anyway I brushed it off by changing the topic. So tell me how have you been cat? She sighed. I have been good as you can see she replied sipping from her glass. And how have you been? She asked. I have been good, as you can see I replied then I looked at her as we both burst into laughter. After a while we calmed down. But seriously cat how have you been, you left suddenly, I mean you never told me that you had plans about leaving the country and studying abroad then one day you just left me a message on my phone that you were leaving for college. Her eye brows scrunched up as she looked down then bit her lower lip and then kept silent. What happened cat? I asked her again. She suddenly looked up at me, what happened is that if you had paid me a little attention then you would have known what was going on in my life she said lashing out. I was shocked about her out burst and I stared open mouthed at her, her eyes pooled up with tears as she looked at me. What the heck was going on with her I thought to myself. I didn't cut out for this s**t tonight, I wondered what caught her panties in a twist. Common cat, what do you mean by that, we were friends remember, the least you could do was tell me in person not leaving a f*****g message on my phone. She laughed bitterly, oh really, so now you know we were friends, maybe if you weren't so busy with your little girlfriend I would have put you on what was going on in my life she responded while looking away. I took a deep breathe before responding , but what bas Fiona have to do with it, you and I were friends even before she and I started dating. So why will she be the reason why you left. I even tried to reach you after I got the message but your phone was switched off, my father died and you didn't bother to call nor send me a message I said looking accusingly at her. She bit her lip and looked apologetically at me. I am sorry D, but at that time I couldn't attend the funeral. But why didn't you call me after you heard? I asked. Well about that...I.... I called but the call went on voice mail and then later I heard that you have taken over as C.E.O and I realized how busy you will be so I didn't want to bother you.

hmmm I see, anyways everything is in the past now. We should just move ahead and forget about everything. Alot has happened in these ten years and we shouldn't be dwelling on old stuffs that will only bring unhappiness to us. I say smiling gently at her. She nodded and gave me a smile. You are right D. Lets forget everything.

Thats it I say. lets have a toast I say. I raise my glass and she did the same too and then we click our glasses together. To a new beginning I said. She smiled and replied same. Anyways we chatted some more trying to catch up on each others life and when I asked if she was in a relationship she frowned and looked away nervously, why was she nervous? Certainly she must be hiding something. Then she told me that she used to be in a relationship but not anymore. And then she asked me if I was in any relationship because she knew that I was no longer with my previous girlfriend. I laughed and told her that I was not and I was waiting for that special woman. I know that she knew about all of my affairs with many women. The media are there to pass that type of informations about me. I wonder why she asked, well maybe she wanted to hear it from me if I was in a relationship or not. She asked me about Ethan and I told her he was good and a successful business man. Anyways she said that she was back for good and have decided to settle here. I smiled and wondered what she has been doing all these years but I decided not to ask her further questions lest she began to feel uncomfortable. Maybe when I have the chance we could talk more. I looked at my time and it was already Past ten , and I have work tomorrow morning. I think I have to be on my way now I said as I noticed she was looking at me while I looked at the time. I have work tomorrow and I have to get up early, I stood up as I said the last part. She smiled then nodded. It was really nice to see you again D. She said. Me too I replied giving her a smile. Let me just see you off. Before then can I get your number she asked shyly. Of course I replied . We exchanged numbers as we stepped out of the room and them made our way outside. Thankfully alot of people already left so no one came up to me to exchange any conversation. When we got outside, she promised to keep in touch and we bid each other good night. I called Lyon to tell him that I was heading to the car and that he should get it started. Few seconds later I was by my car with Lyon opening the door for me, I got in and he closed the door. He started the car and drove off. After a while I asked him, Did you have something to eat? Yes sir he replied. Very well then , I responded . I closed my eyes and thought about my conversations with Catherine. The evening wasn't bad as I presumed. Catherine on her part is not bad to converse with, she has turned into a very lovely girl and if we weren't friends I will have taken her to bed, I don't think she will mind much as we both are single at the moment . I chuckled silently at my thought. She was so pretty but I didn't feel my heart beat fast or flutter when I saw her, damn, nothing stirred inside me. I only admired the fact that she has turned out to be a very pretty woman. Apart from that there was no butterfly in my belly whatsoever. Maybe I didn't feel all those because she was a friend and I don't have s****l relationship with those I see as close friends. Maybe thats the reason. I sighed thank God the evening is over and I will have that sleep I have craved for since today.

Some minutes later we arrived at my house, I have almost dozed off. I stepped out and walked inside the house and then made my way to my bedroom, getting inside I undressed and threw my clothes inside the clothe hamper. I went to the bathroom to take a hurried bath, brushed my teeth and then put on my pajamas. Without wasting any time I threw myself on the soft bed with a sigh of relief as I enjoyed the softness of my king sized bed. I closed my eyes and then drifted off to sleep.