MARRIED AN AROMANTIC CEO

THE THREAT Terry's Pov. It's a wonderful morning in Los Angeles as the wind blows on the trees I can actually view around me while on my way to work. "Good morning sir" "Welcome sir". They all greeted, Walking into my company, my employees bowed and said their greetings to me as usual. "Good morning you all. Can I get a report on the list of stockbrokers for the month so far" I said to P.A Kingsley. "Okay sir, I will deliver it to you shortly". Heading to the elevator, I spotted a lady in the elevator. I became so irritated, I ordered my personal assistant to let her out immediately. "Hello ma'am, can you please leave the elevator right now?. He question her. " What do you mean? I got here first, besides I am yet to get to the last floor where I am headed" She replied, "Ma'am" "Didn't you hear what he asked of you? Get out of the elevator. I do not want to be in the same space as you. I said, interrupting my P.A "Excuse you? What gave you the impetus to tell me to leave here? So rude of you. Besides, I wasn't talking to you...she replied in a rising tone "Get out!!!" I yelled with so much anger boiling in me, causing everyone to stare at the scene. "Security", my P.A rushed out, calling them "Please take her out of here," he said as soon as he got here with the security personnel. "Rude thing, your attitude stinks and that's why you never find love. You will always be lonely, no matter how much you may acquire in this life". She cursed with anger as she was being dragged out by the security personnel. "Gosh!, Women can be so crazy." I spoke with so much irritation while trying to loosen the tie on my neck. Quick introduction about me I am Terry James, inherited CEO of stairways group of companies. The only child and son of Mr and Mrs James. I have my grandfather, who took me in when my parents died in a flight accident on their way back from a business trip to base just to celebrate my 18th birthday. How I hate my birthdays. I do not believe in love, relationships and marriage. Lots of people think I am gay. I mean I get all the attention from women. I get intimate with them but can never get involved with anything special with them, not after my Ex. However, I care less about what they think or say about me. Women will always be deceitful creatures to me. You must be wondering why I have such thoughts and views about them. Well, I guess that's a story for another day. *************** Back to the present "I'm so sorry about what just happened sir. I promise it won't happen next time". Kingsley said, bowing his head before me as I entered the elevator. "It better not happen. Trust me, I wouldn't be this calm," I replied. "Okay sir," he replied. On getting to the office, to my greatest surprise, my Grandfather and my cousin Louis, whom I disliked so much, were sitting before me. This is going to be one hell of a meeting. I sighed "Greetings Grandfather", I greeted "Greetings son", he replied "You may leave now, I will call you when your attention is needed," I ordered Kingsley my P.A " Okay sir". He replied. "To what do I owe you guys this meeting at this hour of the morning?". I asked, facing them as I took a seat. "Is your Grandfather now restricted from visiting his grandson anytime he loves to?.. That's rude of you, my son". He said as he shook his head. " I get it, you want to visit. But you decided to bring the one person you know I wouldn't ever want to set my precious eyes on, not on a beautiful morning like this. Can this day get any better? I yelled, hitting my left hand on the table with the other hand on my forehead in anger. "Hello cousin, your greetings ain't needed though but, I must say it's been a while though". He said with a smirk while flipping a pen in the air. "Who gave you the audacity to utter a word to me when I ain't talking to you?". I replied, rising up to my feet in anger. "Will you both shut your mouth? Your old man is still here and he deserves some respect". Grandfather interrupted our argument in a harsh tone. "Must both of you disagree on everything? And you Terry, you dislike your cousin so much! Can't you let go of the past and focus on the present? "Sorry grandfather". We apologize in unison. "Good! Now you both need to get seated". He said calmly "I am not here for anything but to talk about my decision, Terry". He spoke with a straight face. "Decision? What decision, Grandfather?". I asked, giving a confused look to the two souls present before me in the room. "Well, I have made a decision to hand over the company affairs to your cousin, since you've made your own decisions not to marry and give a legitimate heir to the future of this company". He said "Hahahaha'. I laughed out. "Are you being serious right now, Grandfather? Is this a joke? You want to give the affairs of the company to Louis when you know it's not right. You want him to handle what I have spent years building and growing to the level it is right now, ever since Dad died". "No, Grandfather, you can't do this" i said, still confused. "He will be undergoing a series of training from now henceforth in response to your worries, so that won't be a problem," he replied, getting on his feet as he walked towards me. "All this wouldn't happen if you had at least one girlfriend to show you have an interest in giving this company an heir, you are not getting any younger". He said in an angry tone "I can easily adopt a child, I can easily get a son. It's no big deal". I replied in defense to my hatred for marriage. "I forbid that, over my dead body will you try such an act". Every heir must come from my blood, my lineage, let it sink into your arrogant skull". He replied, pointing his finger at me with so much anger in him. "You are fired". He said "But Grandfather?" "No buts, you are fired, my decision has been made. Do what's required of you, and you will gain your position back in no time". He interrupted. "Well, I doubt he would do that". Louis replied with an evil smirk on his face. "I will be back for my company in due time, you just watch". I said, pointing at Louis in frustration. "We will see". He replied, I stomped out of their presence, shutting the door behind me. There was only one person to call at this point and that was my best friend Martins. I took out my phone and dialed his number. Phone rings.... "Hello my man". He said over the phone "Hello Mart" I replied. "Where are you at the moment? I asked in a frustrating tone. "At a meeting, what's the matter? You sound worried, my man. He said "When will you be free? Can we get to hang out this evening? I definitely need to clear my head for a bit and discuss something important with you". "Okay man", 5pm, Angels Bar. See you then". He said "Alright, thanks Mart".I replied whilst I hung up the phone. "I, Terry James, Fired! Can't be must be jokes. I definitely need a solution". I said to myself. I walked out of the elevator leading to the reception and I called out to my P.A "Kingsley" "Yes sir". He replied, "Get the driver's attention for me, I need to leave this place". I ordered. "The document sir". He said handling the report I requested earlier on. "Later, the driver please!". I said as I rushed to the car. ************ 5pm, Angels Bar I walked into the bar and my best and only closest friend was sitting waiting for me. "My man!! The only popular well known Terry James". He said as we shook hands. "Hey nice to see you man". I replied, "So glad to see you, Mehn, the week has been one hell of a week man". He said as we were seated. "Swears, mine is worse." "What can I offer you sir? A waiter asked "Umm... A bottle of baileys liqueur please". Martins requested "What about you sir", the waiter asked, referring to me. "I'd take the same order please." I replied. "Alright". He said as he walked out. "So what's the problem, Terry? You look so worked up. He asked "I have been fired by my Grandfather". I sighed "You're joking, right? He said while laughing. "No I can't be joking with such, he relieves me of my CEO duties and threatens to hand it over to my cousin if I don't get married and produce an Heir". "Wow". He exclaimed. "Your grandfather is one tough sucker. I mean, he wants you to get married, pop out the baby all before he fully hands you the company back?". "That's what he said". He thinks I am too detached or whatever and wants me to have more family value". I replied, "Your order's here". The waiter said as he placed our order before us. "Thanks". Martins replied as he received it and poured out some of it for us both in our glass. "Thank you". I said as i collected and took a sip from the glass. "So? What are your plans for your present situation? How would you get married? I mean you and I know how much you hate the word marriage not to talk about getting involved in it. He asked " I just need a woman I can marry within a year. Afterward, she gives me a child, so I can take over the company. It's clean, hassle-free and absolutely no love involved". I replied confidently. " I mean,I guess I get you". Martins sighed, rubbing his fingers on his forehead. "Let me help a brother out, Alright? He Puts his hand in the inner pocket of his suit and takes out a card. "This is my gift to you, I promise you not gonna have any regrets about this". He said I took the card and the name MADAM G was boldly written on it. "How's she going to help me out with this?..I need a pretense wife, not a random girl to hook up with". I said while returning the card to him. "Hahahaha..... When I say you wouldn't regret having her contact, you should trust me". He patted my back while his attention was drawn to the lady at the bar. "Pervert, one of these days you will get killed by a woman". "Look who's talking, bruhh!!! You and I know I ain't a lover boy like you been never in a relationship before I am the heartbreaker here". He said while leaving to catch up with the lady. " You must be crazy". I laughed.