The posh BMW sped in to the BESMA Group parking lot early in the morning. The driver got off and opened the door for the big boss. Brandon step out with his expensive new black leather shoes and all black tuxedo. He stretched out his hand and the woman next to him hesitated. "Ms. Claire, you still have enough energy left to resist?" He leaned in to the car and asked. Natasha blushed and rolled her eyes. She put her hand in his and stepped out of the car. Watson looked at the lovely couple before him and was impressed to see that his cold boss could be romantic. After taking two steps and Watson shut the door, Natasha stopped and looked at Brandon. He felt her resistance. "Anything wrong?"
"Boss Bran, do you mind going in first. I would not want the employees seeing such a scene." Natasha said and looked away from him. Brandon's eyes turned furious.
"Are you embarrassed of me?" He asked angrily. Natasha seeing he had misunderstood her, smiled at him.
"Not at all." She replied quickly. "It is just that, I am shy. And I do not want rumors spreading and people questioning my propriety again. I can imagine after what happened last time, they are still curious, now that I am back. And if I walk in there with you…" Brandon's anger eased up after hearing her explanation. He held her face in his hands and looked at her deeply.
"Anyone who dares I shall cut their tongue out." He said jokingly but Watson knew he was serious. He wondered if Natasha knew how serious her boyfriend was.
"Is that the only thing you know?" Natasha snapped. Brandon nodded in agreement. "Please Boss Bran, save my first day back at work after such a long time." Brandon unconsciously looked at Watson then back at Natasha.
"Okay." He said. "Go on first." He said and Natasha happily hugged him and began to walk away. "But…" She paused and looked back at him. Brandon stepped forward and gave her a deep kiss. Immediately he let go of her, she ran straight to the elevator leaving the two men astonished at her behavior.
"Boss Bran, look at how you scare Ms. Claire. Now she is behaving like a frightened antelope after seeing an approaching cheetah!" Watson joked and walked past his boss to the CEO's private elevator. He looked back and saw Brandon still looking at the elevator Natasha had disappeared in to, smiling. In the CEO's elevator, Watson handed Brandon a piece of tissue to wipe away the lip gloss on his lips. 'Boss is lucky his lady did not put on lipstick today, otherwise it would be difficult getting it off.' Watson thought to himself and looked at the man before him.
"Ensure Ms. Claire receives a lot of water and helpful liquids within the next few days." Brandon ordered.
"Yes boss." Watson answered and the elevator opened at the top most floor. He racked his brain until he figured out why such an order was made. Looking at the date in his phone, he smiled. 'Boss Bran even knows her dates now. Love!' He thought as they walked towards his office.
"Good morning Mr. Joseph." The secretaries greeted their boss in unison.
"Good morning." Brandon replied and got in to his office. Everybody left behind was speechless. Their boss never replied to their salutation. This was the first time and everyone who had a diary noted it down as the day when the rain shone. They all looked at Watson who sat down smiling. Margret stood up and went in to the CEO's office to give her daily report. After a while, she came out all smiles and went straight to Watson's desk.
"Wats, what has made our boss so happy today?" She asked his most trusted assistant.
"Since he is in a happy mood, you should have asked him that while you were in there. I am sure he would have answered." Watson replied. Margret immediately shook her head. She would not dare. She rolled her eyes and went back to seat. The working environment was happy for the better part of the morning and employees worked joyfully. The elevator opened a few hours later and everyone was curious. Out of it came a woman in her early fifties, but she looked younger than she was and in her right hand, she held an expensive cane and immediately, everyone knew who she was. Everyone stood up in respect.
"Good morning, Mrs. Joseph." They all greeted her. She nodded and walked straight to Watson.
"Is my son busy?" She asked.
"Not at all Mrs. Joseph." Watson replied and led her in to the CEO's office.
As soon as Brandon saw who was at the door, he put down his phone and stood up to greet her. "Mother. What are you doing here? When did you arrive? You should have told me you were coming so I could accompany you here myself." He said to his mother as he helped her seat on the office couch.
"What do you mean? Can I not come here to how my son is doing? Besides, it has been long since you came to visit you dear mother. So I thought you might be tired of me." She said as she caressed her son's face.
"It is not that mother; I have been busy. My apologies for not coming to visit. How are you feeling mother?"
"Busy with what?" Edna asked his son. Brandon unconsciously looked at Watson who stood quietly behind his mother.
"Mrs. Joseph, you must be tired from the journey. Let me get you a cup of water." Watson said and Edna nodded in agreement. Watson left the office.
"Mother, you know of our project in DD City. It really needs a lot of my attention."
"Is that all?"
"What else?"
"I read the news. And lately, it has just been you and another girl who is definitely not Julie. Anything I should know?" Edna pressed on.
"Mother…" Brandon was saved by the knock on the door. Or so he thought. "Enter." He said. His heart beat harder when Natasha walked in with some files. The room became tense. "Ms. Claire, please say hello to my mother." Brandon spoke first.
"My apologies Boss Brandon. Good morning Mrs. Joseph. I did not recognize you. I apologize." Natasha sincerely apologized and did a courtesy bow. Edna's face remained emotionless even as she stood up and approached the woman. She lifted her face to her and carefully studied her.
"Is this her?" She asked Brandon. Brandon nodded as soon as his mother looked at her. Edna looked back at the woman. "She is indeed beautiful. And well-mannered, unlike your previous girl- too spoilt for her own good. What is your name?"
"I am Natasha Claire." Natasha replied and looked at Brandon then back at his mother. Edna nodded and went on to sit next to her son. Brandon cleared his throat and helped Natasha back to reality. "Boss Brandon, Halal Establishments still seeks your final word so that we can start the business by start of the coming month. The project in DD City is going on, I am sure Ms. Margret has informed you and you are requested to supervise if the foundation is as required before we proceed. In the coming month, I have been updated is our company yearly anniversary party and it is under my jurisdiction. I would love to discuss some of the important details, but I shall do so some other time when he will be free. Please excuse me." Natasha smiled lightly and turned to leave.
"Why are you here?" Edna asked the question she had been longing to ask. Brandon remained emotionless. Natasha hesitated and turned around. She thought hard of the ambiguous question and she knew her answer would be heavily scrutinized by the noble woman before her.
"Mrs. Joseph. I am here because someone believed in me and gave me a chance to prove myself. I am here because someone saw me and all I could offer to such a large organization. I am here because…"
"Because?" Edna pushed on.
"I am worthy." Natasha said and let out a smile. "Please excuse me." She bowed again and left.
"I like her." Edna said and turned to look at her son who was still looking at the door. Brandon smiled at his mother. He felt relieved that his mother loved the woman he loved.
"Mother, allow me to send you back to The Palace so that you can rest. You must be tired."
"The Palace? You went back there?" Edna was surprised.
"Yes. Though I had the place completely renovated. You should like it better." Brandon said and then thought again. "But, you can have the Cool Waters house. I shall have someone clean it up." He said and made a phone call. "It shall be ready by the time you get there." He said after he hang up. He called Watson who came running in. "Please have someone settle my mother in the Cool Waters mansion." Watson nodded.
"You are still cheeky. Where is my glass of water?" Edna mocked Watson who looked at Brandon who ignored them and went back to his desk. Edna liked Watson. He had been a good friend to his son and had always taken very good care of him. "Bran, make sure you come over later for dinner. We have a lot to catch up on." Brandon nodded and watched them leave his office.
Immediately they left and he was alone in his office, he took out his phone and dialed a number. "Come to my office." Then he hung up before a reply was made. The door opened and Brandon immediately stood up and walked towards the woman who was walking towards him. He went past her, leaving her confused until she heard the office door lock. Before she could react, he dragged her to his private office lounge and locked the door behind him.
"Boss Bran…" Natasha called out to him softly. She knew what was coming. "I have a lot of work to do. And I am tired. I cannot withstand your sexual demands." 'I should get you a sex doll.' She thought.
"Ms. Claire," He called her then trapped her between his hands on the bed. He then kissed her small pink lips. Natasha looked at him seductively then kissed his ear, then bit his neck. Before he could stabilize his reaction, she had already got free of him and rushed out of the lounge and the office. He smiled as soon as he thought of his cunning woman and he reached out for a bottle of cold water. 'Interesting.' He though as he took another bottle of water, then another. 'Does she have that much impact on me?' He thought to himself and went back to work after a while.