Beneath His Class

ChapterFour

Amira has had a crush on Liam for years and has always wished he would marry her in the future or at least look at her someday. But Liam is a man of class and sophistication. And Amira knows that she does not fit in in any of his classes. Hence, she remains his secret admirer, admiring him from a distance.

Amira had a close watch on Liam and his mum. When she saw Olivia and Madam Q walking alongside each other in the field, she knew Madam Q was up to something. Therefore, she thrilled her to eavesdrop on them…

As Madam Q and Olivia take a walk, they proceed to the backside of the field, calm and lonely, just them and the walls that echo. Madam Q thought it was just her and Olivia, while Lucas was left behind in the car. Unknown to her, Amira had hidden to eavesdrop on their conversation between Olivia and Madam Q.

I admire the strength and courage you put into your work; you remind me of my youth. You've got potential, Olivia! And I'm sorry I can't ignore it. (They both smiled at each other.)

Thank you so much, Madam Q! I admire your strength as well.

Olivia! You're smart and intelligent, and that's one thing that kept me locked in. Someone smart and intelligent like you is someone I would love to have around my corner and around my son too. Moreover, I have a favour to ask of you, Olivia!

She held Olivia's hands together; Madam Q had paused while staring at Olivia with a pitying face.

Please ask me about anything, Madam Q. I will do it if it's something I can.

Olivia! This is not work-related but something special to me.

Special? with shock on her face.

Yes! Olivia, it's like a fulfilment to me. Please, Olivia! Don't say “No” to me, please! It will break me if you do so, please!

I want you to marry my son “Liam” so you can help him run O&G multinationals. With this smartness and intelligence you've got, I'm certain that O&G multinationals won't run into bankruptcy. With you on my son's side!

Olivia’s POV

Huh!! Did Madam Q just ask me to marry her son? Her only child! The legitimate heir to O&G multinationals. I’ll be part of Madam Q’s family.

OMG!! Am I dreaming or something? Someone, please wake me up. Is he handsome? Ugh!!! He might be arrogant or otherwise handicapped or impotent, or is he dying soon? No! Nahhh!!

Amelia once said, 'He's a handsome and charming young man that every woman will kill for.' What if I'm not treated right?

Nevertheless, I will get to have a good roof over my head, a good meal, and, perhaps, go to college. Yes! It's a dream come true. (Olivia quickly gave it a thought)….

'Yes!' 'Yes!!' I will marry your son.

In excitement, she hugged Olivia.

'Thank you, Olivia!' she said with a smile on her face. Madam Q held Olivia's hand, and they both headed back to the car. As they approached the car, Madam Q stopped and held Olivia backward.

Olivia! I'm not forcing you to do what you don't want to do; you can take your time while you think through it. I will wait for your response. Nodding her head.

You're not forcing me, Madam Q! I choose this, with a smile.

Thank you!

As they both entered the car and drove back to the office.

I can't let this happen! Not to someone I'm better than.

Nah! Never!! I need to act fast; I can't let this classless girl marry someone I've had my eyes on for years.

Naaaah!! Internal dialogue.

Madam Q returns home after work to have a conversation with Liam concerning her discussion with Olivia. A few minutes later Liam came to meet her in her room…

I have found you a wife! Someone good and competent enough to help you run the company. However, she's not from a rich home and not your kind of...

No! No!! No, please! I can’t marry a poor, stinky, wretched commoner. Mum! I do my class, not something beneath my class.

But she is beautiful, smart, intelligent, and hard-working.

But on the contrary, she's got no class. Mum! You know me too well and the type of woman I deal with. I haven't even dated someone beneath my class, talk more of marrying someone…. I'll!!

She's beautiful; trust me, you're going to like her when you meet her.

Who is she? Can I see her, or what she looks like, or something? Where is the photo of the so-called wife you found for me?

Liam blurted while taping his palms together as he spoke.

I’ll try and get her photo.

Sigh! And went back into his room

The next morning, Amira came by Madam Q's mansion seeking a job, the position of a maid. The security guard let her in and asked her to wait while he informed Madam Q. Madam Q was just coming downstairs, dressed for work.

Beautiful morning! To a leader embodying excellence at O&G Multinational. Madam Q!

Surprised smile Hmmm, wow! That's quite a greeting! ” What's the name?

Amira! She replied quickly, with her face downward.

I like your confidence. You're hired! Madam Q doesn't tolerate incompetence; just do your job as assigned to you and get paid. That's it. She added.

Yes! Madam Q

Alright then! Show her around.

She enters her car and drives off.

Amira was shown around, and her duties were assigned to her; she started working immediately.

I need to avoid contact with my prince charming for now till I come up with a plan. She said to herself,

Later that day Madam Q returned and tried to have a conversation with Liam.

Have you given our discussion we had last night a thought?

I am not giving anything a thought until I get to see a picture of the so-called wife. Mother!

Liam walked back to his room. Amira heard it and thought of what to do. The next day Madam Q arrives at her office with Lucas.

Lucas! I need you to get a photograph of Olivia; with your mobile phone, take a headshot, not a full picture, before C.O.B. today.

Alright, Madam Q! I will do just that.

I will be expecting it then!

She left immediately for her meeting.

Olivia! Madam Q asked me to get a photograph of you; since you're busy and this is work hours, we should do that during lunchtime.

Alright, Sir! Lunchtime is fine by me.

Lunchtime it is then!

It was lunchtime already. Lucas and Olivia left together for the field so Lucas could take a picture of Olivia. They got to the field, and Olivia had sat down while Lucas had already set out to take the picture.

When he was about to capture Olivia's face, Amira quickly passed so she could be the one to appear in the photograph, which she succeeded in doing. Amira quickly apologised for the interruption, acting oblivious while she quickly walked past, smiling to herself. Lucas was about to take another round.

Grinn-grinnnn!!

Lucas’s phone rang. It was Madam Q, asking him to return to the office ASAP so he could bring her a document that needed to be reviewed at the meeting.

Lucas thought he had taken a picture of Olivia already. So he asked Olivia to get everything that Madam Q asked him to bring an important document ASAP.

Lucas and Olivia left the field immediately. Meanwhile, Lucas heads straight to Madam Q's office to grab the document. After he picks up the document, he heads straight to the meeting venue without going through his phone to give Madam Q the document.

It was C.O.B. time, and Lucas left with Madam Q to her house. Madam Q then asked Lucas to take her bag upstairs. Lucas was just about to do that when Liam walked in, and Madam Q quickly asked Lucas to show Liam the picture.

Lucas brought out his phone and unlocked his password. Liam quickly grabbed the phone from Lucas and clicked on the photographer and viewed the photo; he returned the phone to Lucas after looking at the photograph. Then he turned to his mom and said to her,

Get the wedding day fixed!

Madam Q was shocked by Liam's positive response;

I think Olivia’s beauty must have compelled him to say yes! Wow!! She's got not just a brain but also beauty too that's captive. I'm surprised and at the same time shocked. At Liam’s response.

Liam has always shut me down whenever I bring up this conversation—just said yes without a flinch. Therefore, let the wedding preparation begin.

Lucas! Add a wedding planner meeting to my itinerary, please!