The billionaire's desire

EPISODE 003

Mrs Simeon was making breakfast when Emilia walked into the kitchen. She was just coming from Thomas' place but the aroma of her Mom's fried potatoes with toasted bread and egg made the worms in her tummy wrestle and rumble. She quickly rushed to the fridge if she could maybe get a bottle of milk or some snacks to get her mouth moving before her Mom dished her food.

“Where have you been?” said Mrs Simeon, who was worried about her whereabouts last night. She knew only three places Emilia would have gone to, either her cousin's place, her grandma's place or Thomas' place which was the last place she wanted Emilia to be.

“Thomas’ place Mom” she replied as she gulped the pack of milk she found in the fridge.

“That stupid boy is after you right, I think I'll need to warn him to stay away from you,” Mrs Simeon said, staring with anger in her tone.

“Mom stop, you don't have to do that, and no one is after me, I love him” Emilia said.

“You can't love him, Mr John is your husband and it's him you should love,” Mrs Simeon said.

“Mom, I am really hungry, where's my food?” Emilia said as she sat down on the dining chair awaiting her meal. Mrs Simeon shared the meal and kept some for her husband. Emilia rushed her food and fortunately, it was really tasty.

“Emy, you'll have to do me a favour,” Mrs Simeon said.

“What's that?” Emilia said, still munching her food.

“You'll have to go to Mr John's house to take care of his kid brother,” she said, waiting for her next reaction.

“What?!” She yelled, with some bread crumbs falling from her mouth. “Why Mom? I have to go see Dad today and you know it”

“I'll go, don't worry, I wanna spend time with your Dad today”. She said this to lure Emilia into spending more time with Mr John. She had already planned with Mr John that Emilia would be coming over to his place so they could spend time together. Emilia agreed even though she wasn't aware of what was going on.

“Alright, it's fine,” Emilia said as she continued eating her meal.

“There's a car waiting outside to pick you up, and take you to his place,” Mrs Simeon said.

“So soon?” Emilia asked.

“Yes love, I have to go now so I won't keep your Dad lonely, take care ok?” Mrs Simeon said.

“Alright Mom, bye” Emilia said

“Bye, love you,” Mrs Simeon said, as she hurriedly left for the hospital.

Emilia didn't respond. She continued her meal and after a while, heard the horn of the car meant to pick her up. She started preparing, changed her clothes to a nice blue and white gown, and combed her hair a bit. She came out to meet the driver who was in a suit with black shades. He wasn't smiling at first but once he saw her, he framed up a smiling face and directed her to the back seat.

The car was a black SUV with tinted glasses and plate number 295 9443 and was of the latest model. She smiled back and entered, the driver went in and zoomed off. It was a 15-minute drive and the air conditioning in the car was very soothing.

Mr John’s compound was as big as a mini estate with different cars around and beautiful trees and gardens. His house was a big mansion with a beautiful architectural design worth millions of dollars. Mr John was indeed a wealthy man and lived a luxurious life.

When the driver drove to the main house, Mr John stood outside, like he was waiting for them to come. When Emilia came out of the car, he stretched out his arm awaiting a warm hug which never came. Rather, she stood firm like a log of wood, staring at him. She took a good look at him and discovered he was a handsome guy and gifted with height, but to her, Thomas was the best.

“Hey my love, your welcome” he went and hugged her. She didn't move an inch, she still stood firm during the hug. “Are you scared of me? Don't worry, it's a nice place and they are all nice people”( referring to his servants). He pointed to one of his maids, “Tell the chef to set the dining table”

“Okay sir” the maid replied with a slight squat.

“No need, I ate before coming,” Emilia said.

“No no no, don't say that, I have to welcome you specially ok” John said, still with a smile on his face.

“And I said I'm good,” Emilia said.

“I insist,” John replied.

“Alright” she said as she followed John to the dining room.

She had a very sumptuous meal to her satisfaction. After which she went to take care of Tim, John's kid brother. John didn't go to work that day, he was at home staring at Emilia almost all the time. She wasn't comfortable with it though so sometimes she would keep a fierce face whenever he came around. She stayed there all day till in the evening.

Something happened that evening that threw her in shock. While she was about preparing to go home, Tim said he needed water so she quickly rushed into the kitchen to get a cup of water for him. On her way back, she had to pass through John's room before reaching Tim's room. So on her way, she heard a harsh noise from John's room like a glass fell, and John shouted so she quickly rushed back to check what happened.

As she rushed up to the door, she said “ Mr John, what happe…….”. She couldn't complete it as what she saw widened her eyes and made her mouth-jaw fall…….