Chapter 30
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I entered the room to meet Damien fast asleep with one of his business books on his laps while sitting on the armchair. I pulled off his glasses and got to have a better look at him. He looked so cute while sleeping. I sat on the couch opposite him,grabbed a book to cover up just in case he catches me staring.
I wonder if I should stop by his office sometime,I feel he's being pressured into doing a lot of work nowadays. He has slightly visible dark circles underneath his eyes just because he hasn't been sleeping properly,he would leave for work very early everyday,sometimes skipping breakfast although I have the maids make them for him every morning but he would still leave without having them.
'Why am I suddenly interested in him?'.
"Oh sure he's my husband and I have to know things about him if I don't want to remain single forever and also he has been good to me and certainly one good turn deserves another" I said trying to convince myself that I haven't fallen for him.
I opened the book and read the prologue
' this is pretty nice' I thought and then opened the first chapter. A line there says "Why do you think you're having this problem,or why did you even buy this book in the first place? To know how to become a great CEO right?,But first have you asked yourself if you do love your job?. Whether you'll become a great CEO or not,depends on that"
I shifted my attention from the book to Damien and wondered "does he really love being a CEO?". He opened his eyes as soon as I thought about that.
" Geez.... he caught me staring "I mumbled silently as I quickly covered my face with the book pretending to be reading it.
"Oh you're up" I said. "Let me get you something". I went to the kitchen to make him chamomile tea,I read about it while growing up and I do know it helps people relax well.
I went back into the room and then gave him the tea.
"Tea?" He asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yes,it's chamomile tea it helps in relaxing the muscles and I also read that it helps to decrease anxiety " I replied feeling proud of myself.
"Wow you must've made a lot of research on this. Thanks " He said. He carried the tea cup and I wanted to tell him that the tea was still hot and would need to blow it before drinking it but it was too late.
"Ouch!" He shrieked dropping the tea cup on the table. I handed him a towel to clean the tea stains on his shirt and shorts.
"Sorry,should have told you earlier. Did you burn your tongue? Let me see" I said as I moved close to him to examine his tongue ." He sticks his tongue out for me to see and then said giggling "It's fine really".
'I wonder why he was giggling' I muttered silently moving away from him. He got up and picked up the book I was reading earlier
"Are you interested in business management?"
"Well....I kinda love things pertaining to that although I'm an accountant,but I would love to own a business firm in the future" I replied
"No wonder why you always insist on helping me with work. That's great,to tell you the truth....." He paused and moved closer and whispered into my ear "I sincerely wish I could go on painting" he moved back and smiled "Pathetic right? my dad mustn't even know that I still dream of painting ".
Even though he tries to hide his pains behind the smile,I could tell his dad hurt him bad by preventing him from doing what he love to do.
"What if I make you paint again?" I said without thinking.
He chuckled and said" You need to rest. Good night Seraphine" and then went off to bed.
'Whether he believes or not,I've made up my mind' I said silently.
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The next morning. Mother came to me showing me the picture of the island,I was so happy and didn't know when I embraced her. The island looked so beautiful," How I wish I can go as well" I said.
Mother clears her throat and then said " There's an issue my dear". My heart sank as soon as she said me, 'don't tell me you didn't book it' I silently prayed in my mind.
"The instruction says that only two people can rent the penthouse and it's either a couple or two different people that doesn't know each other before hand. I didn't know if you'd love that so I had to insert your name and tag it as a couple booking" Mother said.
" It's fine mother,I'm happy you were able to rent it. Thanks so much" I replied. Mother left the room and I gulped as it occurred to me that I would be staying alone with Damien in the penthouse for a week!
"Oh my God this is not happening,I should tell mother to cancel it" I got up to go tell mother but stopped as I got to the door. I can't do this,she spent a lot of money to rent this.
I checked the calendar for the 3rd of August . That was the date written on the ticket I saw on mother's phone.
"That's next week!" I said. "Wait .... my period would fall within that week as well" I thought as I kept on checking the calendar.
I confirmed it and it was like all my worries were put off.
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Damien came back hours later and I told him to wrap up all he had to do in the office for a week.
" A week? dad would freak out!" He said
" Mother promised to monitor the company while we are gone" I replied.
" Why do I think you have a mission in mind. I don't know why would you agree to the vacation,you hate me so why?" He asked jokingly.
"I just thought you need to rest and unwind that's all. Also I don't hate you" I answered.
"Okay.....I guess this is where I say thank you. I can't wait!" He said with excitement written all over his face.
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