Lady at the bar
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“ Honey where are you coming from ? ”
Mr Drakes asked his wife , he woke up not to find her beside him .
She was dressed in her usual black robe but this time she had a black scarf tied loosely around her neck .
“ I ...went out for a walk at the garden to clear my mind ”
“ Because of the discussion we had earlier ,is it not ? ”
Mr Drakes folds his arms around his chest waiting for her response because she asked of him something impossible .
“ Why not ? ”
“ You refused to let Layla step down from the position of acting - CEO and re-introduce Silvia as CEO. ”
“ Why should I do that Ashley ? ”
“ should I do that because of you and lose out in the business world. We know Silvia lacks everything it takes to run a company .
This is over six months and she hasn't even closed a deal ”
“ That's a lie , the deal she intended to close Layla snatched it . ”
Ashley defends her daughter ignoring the facts her husband opened her eyes to , she knew everything he mentioned was true .
“ I don't want to talk about this anymore Ashley ”
“ If you truly love me Drakes , you will do this one for me too ”
Mr Drakes smiled knowing well she was about to cajole him using loving her as bait . He could not expect less from a woman her league .
“ Ashley , pleasure and emotions are kept aside when it relates to business. ”
** The next day **
Amaya had breakfast before heading to his closet , he picked a red blazer , white suit pants , navy blue shirt and a tie to match. He was an early bird , rose before everyone did , go out for a jog , head to the gym and return to prepare for today's appointment on his father's behalf .
In no time he was looking as handsome as ever or so . He was satisfied with his looks and then heads out with his father's personal assistant because he insisted.
He remembered asking his Dad , if it was a must she tagged along , as long he is concerned she was only going to concentrate on his face forgetting the main reason why she was asked to tag along .
“ Silly thing ” Amaya murmured to his hearing alone
His phone rang , an unknown identity . He murmured incoherently before taking the call.
“ Hello ”
“ You left Amaya. I tried reaching but your securities never let me too .” a feminine voice said over the phone breathing rather raged
“ What else do you want Christiana ? ”
“ Have you not ruined me enough ? Why can't you just stay away from me ? ”
Amaya was not only angry , he was hurt because she betrayed his loyalty , trust and time .
“ please ,I still love you Amaya and I will do anything to prove it to you that I am still very much in love with you .” Christiana uttered in her once lovely voice which sounded like the buzz of mosquitoes in his ears.
Hearing her voice triggered a lot in him bringing back old memories , one which he was not interested in reminiscing about .
Even relocating to Canada to start afresh as advised by his mother did not change the hurt he felt . There was a huge vacuum in his heart which she created and he could not find another to love , he
hated ladies so much.
“ Get lost ”
He hung up trying to distract himself from series of past events.
** Amaya's POV **
“ sir , we are here ”
The driver announced interrupting nothing specifically just the pregnant silence that ensued in the vehicle during the drive to this huge enterprise .
I stepped out in dashing style admiring the great edifice I have heard so much about it and the CEO bringing the good reports that attracted a lot of investors , shareholders and even top sister companies.
If it was this place , that is the only reason father was interested in signing a partnership deal with the company.
I was ushered into a largely furnished room which guests were entertained and business meeting are held .
“ Good day sir , Welcome to D- drakes Enterprise”
A pretty lady introduced with a polite smile and I was impressed . This was a good impression creating a welcoming atmosphere .
“ Tea , juice , coffee , which would you prefer ”
“ Coffee would do just fine ” I answered shortly averting my gaze from the lady and taking specific details of the art works on the wall .
She returned with a two mugs of coffee placed in saucers and a magazine in her hand . She placed them gently on the table .
“ Miss Layla Drakes will be with you shortly , if you need anything kindly press the buzzer on the table and I'll be at your beck .” she said sharply and removed herself from my presence.
It was not up to five minutes when I heard clicking heels on the floor , the door opened gently and I turned slightly to catch a glimpse of this Miss Layla Drake who turned out to be who I had not expected .
The lady at the bar !
What the hell
I thought to looking forward instantly.
“ I am sorry for keeping you waiting . I am Miss Layla Drakes ” she uttered putting her hand forward for a shake when she took a glance at me , sudden shock washed on her face .
She was about to withdraw her hand when I grabbed it , shaking it firmly for a second before letting go .
“ I am Amaya Roberts . Can we go down to business ? ”
“ Yes , we shall ” she responded and we got into the business of the day. It will be unfair of me to say I wasn't in awe of her intelligence and smartness.
We came to a conclusion after an hour of intense , signed the deal and rose to leave when I stretched my hand for a shake.
She hesitated for a minute before reaching out for a shake whilst blinking her hands repeated .
“ if you would please ......”
Miss Layla had not completed her sentence when a slithery content of partially digested breakfast followed by a foul smell splashed on my pants and shoes .
“ oh my goodness !” I exclaimed .
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