Veiled Desires

EPISODE 2

Dinner is served, I screamed with an inviting voice, calling them all to the dining table.

Finally, he screams. The usual rude Hector, the CEO of TECH SMART ventures. The youngest CEO in the South worth $1.3 billion dollars. That's two times richer than Dalian Brute, the new CEO of my dad's former company.

I hate him with passion. Well that's the lie I always want to believe because I never want to admit that I have a serious crush on him.

He's a young, tall, hardworking man, with thick brows which gives him a cute look. He has broad shoulders and almost everything he wears gets to fit. His eyes are golden brown you barely get to hold a gaze with those Charming eyes. He is confident but for me he is more of rude. Lips that flows like a river sitting beautifully just below his pointed nose. Most of all he is not too slim and not fat either. He always comes around on Tuesdays to discuss business with my dad, my dad is a seasoned smart entrepreneur who studied in the best universities in the world with several awards and a wealth of experience in the business world. No doubt Hector understands that despite his bad record.

Now everyone is seated, he asks with a gentle voice. Are you in a relationship? Me I giggled, while feeling embarrassed because I didn't know if my answer would go well with my dad. Nonetheless I answered, men are jerks. I loved someone once but now he's married to my best friend. I'm not ready for any relationship at the moment,I added.

What if it leads to marriage and can save your family's financial situation?

How? I asked still looking confused

What if your dad were to start life in Finland or any other country in Europe where this whole mess your family's in would be a thing of the past? Your mum goes for her surgery and you work in a big firm doing what you love the most and finally quit this job where you're treated like tra…

And who the hell is going to do all that for my poor family, I immediately cut in

He chuckles, this time turns to my dad, I am interested in your daughter. I have all her records best graduating student 2018 University of Finland. Helped her company win three grants that put them on the map in Finland top business.

My accounts and human resource department is suffering as severally I get low quality staff who have stunted the growth of my company coupled with poor accountability.

I am not here to play games, "give me your daughter's hand in marriage and all your problems will be over"

We can sign a contract to that regard, We can get married in two weeks if you approve now.

Think about it, he stands gulping down what's left of the champagne in his glass kisses my cheek

I so badly want to give him a slap but how could I screw my father's last shot at changing his life.

I want to react but then we make eye contact and the thoughts in my mind switch within a millisecond, while I'm still lost in his eyes. See you soon my queen, he whispers to my ears. Sending cold chills down my spine.

He leaves, while I'm still recovering from the shock.

I knew it! Screams my mum, there was more to his coming than business advice always coming on Tuesdays when Amelia would normally return early and make dinner. I'm pretty sure he's also moved by her culinary skills she smiles looking at me

I giggle, but then I leave the scene without uttering a word.

Lia! Lia!! My mum follows

I shut the door and my mum knows what that means….

Don't trespass!

I jump right onto my bed and reach out for my ear piece to listen to music

For many years, music had been my only consolation.

I guess that's why I'm good at poetry. I'm addicted to well crafted lines especially those I can relate too.

Just before I do the routine(play my choice music) thoughts of him pops up… Hector the brute, well that's what everyone calls him around here.

Flora works in his firm and she always talks about how no one wants to get into trouble with him for making slight mistakes.

He doesn't seem to have any respect for women, well a common thing with young men with his volume of wealth.

My only awe is why every woman wants him, perhaps including myself…

Well being honest, he's irresistible. His confidence is very attractive. He has romantic eyes that could pierce the soul.

Deep voice that commands authority from all angles.

Did I forget?... He smells delicious

I giggle to myself

I want to hate him so much.

Oh, yeah I do! I mean,he has no respect for people like me

But I won't deny that a part of my wants to feel his arms around my waist and kiss my lips… I don't know what I'm gonna do if he makes a move on me.

Get a hold of yourself, I retrace my steps

Aliana are you crushing on a man like Hector?

Don't get ahead of yourself, he just wants to use you like every other girl that has come his way.

We are just objects to that brute.

I already know what my answer to him is going to be, marrying him would mean selling my dignity and self worth for a piece of cake.

I just pray my dad understands….

Beep! Beep!!

That's my boss, text message that's unusual

Let's see what I says, I lean in to get a better view

Hey,

Be at work early. We have a huge supply to do tomorrow. I won't be coming until later in the day.

Keep the records clean and my money intact.

You know what's gonna happen if you don't.

Eww

I exclaim. I hate this man with so much passion.

Well I just have to go to bed early so I don't get into trouble with him

Auch… I'm in serious trouble

I hope he doesn't find out! I exclaim sadly as I lay thinking of a lie to tell