They entered the long beautiful conference hall where three men sat with computers and files. They smiled at them as they approached and shook hands as they greeted warmly. They exchanged pleasantries and talked about the weather before they started the partnership deal that was on the table. They shared their history and the vision of their company, what they stand for and tend to achieve in the nearest future. They explained their reasons for wanting to partner with an indigenous firm. Munah listened with interest comparing their speech with his knowledge about them. In the citification industry, Munah knows that they are one of the best in business but care must still be taken because all that glitters may not be gold. After the initial discussions, the files were shared and they went through the documents. Adah and Munah raised concerns about the formula for profit-sharing which they explained. Adah also explained what the areas of operations will be and after all the explanations and clarifications, they signed the partnership deal to the delight of both parties. They also made a toast and prayed for the success of the union of both brands and firms. True to their words, the press was never invited. They showed Adah and Munah their offices while they proposed visiting Adah Densons' office next week. Adah and Munah left Palm springs and were quite surprised that the signing of the deal took quite long. Like they pointed out to Adah that they are quite happy to discover that they will be together in business with The Denson's empire after their investigations. They said their goodbyes and departed. At the park Munah discovered that Adah was wearing a smile, She opened the door herself and entered the huge Predo as Munah entered and closed the door.
"Wow! What a day." She exclaimed dropping all the files and computers in the back seat. She stretched her beautiful legs and relaxed fully before watching the love of her life. She closed her eyes and opened them in a split second as the effect of the air conditioner in the car came on her for it seems so relaxing.
" I just feel we should go to the authorities to effect the change of ownership of the car," she suggested as he drove out. He turned the car towards the busy road and after about fifteen minutes of drive, he entered a Chinese restaurant. Adah looked at him and smiled for she enjoys Chinese food and how spicy they come. They entered and found a cubicle of their own and sat down without much delay, a male waiter approached their table. Munah allowed Adah to make her order before making his. They first ate in silence and at the speed, he ate she knows that he is very hungry. Sho looked up at the screen and quietly touched Munah who looked up and followed her gesticulation to the screen just a little above them. The breaking news was quite a disturbing surprise to both of them.
The popular Cable news had come up with the breaking news that four giant telecommunications companies have been bought by unknown investors but further investigations had revealed that it is rumored to be acquired by Adah Denson. They concluded that their viewers should stay in touch as more updates will soon emerge. Seeing the news Munah immediately lost every appetite for food as he wiped his mouth and stood up taking her along as she did not say any other word. He paid the bills and tipped the waiter with the change as they rushed out. They entered the car as fast as they could and he drove off. Munah heaved a sigh of relief as he drove to the main road that could take only three minutes to drive to hit the highway.
"This is happening very fast. I believe that breaking news from Cable news is quite authentic. Somebody must have given them a tip. How come they know so much?" Munah said lowering his voice but the surprise still in his voice. Adah said nothing but was calm on the seat of the car. Within her, nothing mattered and since she has him by her side at this moment nothing indeed seems to matter. She knows why he moved her out so fast from the restaurant. She knows that it was for her protection. She is no fool, her protection seems to be his priority. She knows full well that she must be kept away from the press and their uninvited interruptions.
" I think the news is leaked by the brokers. The press is no fool for whatever has to do with Mr. Denson sells like hot cakes." Adah said expressionlessly looking at him.
"I think today is quite ruined... well, I will just take you home and we go through the partnership deals again and map out our strategy," Munah said beginning to come to terms with the reality of the ways of the rich and mighty. He was still driving when he heard her phone ring. She picked up the call and it was Mr. Denson himself calling. She spoke with him in her usual soft voice, thanking him for the purchase. She also spoke to her mother who seem to care less about her. Munah just listened to their conversation as it goes back and forth and busied himself on the wheel enjoying the smoothness of the exotic car on the road that leads to the mansion.
Adah smiled as she dropped the phone. Her father did not even bother to tell her mother anything about a purchase such as he has just done. Funny enough, the purchase was made from his pocket and it was without a sweat. He told her it was for her forthcoming silver jubilee celebration. As he explained, it was bought for her and in her name so he does not care what she does with it. As they entered the mansion and parked the car, the housekeeper emerged to welcome Adah back home. Munah walked behind the ladies and from behind admired Adah to no return. As they entered her wing, she quickly turned to the housekeeper and gave her orders for a sumptuous meal for two in her dining. She smiled her way out after catching Munah's eyes.
" I am sorry but I promise you that on your next visit I will solely prepare your meal but for now let's make do with what we have," Adah said looking at him pleadingly as he sat down on the couch. He smiled and beckoned for her to come close. She approached him but knelt before him on the marbled floor. Munah was shocked and made to raise her but she refused. She only rested herself on him as he embraced her fully while she placed her arms upon his thighs. She remained in that same position without shame allowing him to hold her face with his hands upwards and kissed her forehead which made her smile.
"Words are never enough for me to tell you how I love you, Adah. At first, I never know that life will bring us to this stage, I was scared of my feelings towards you. I see myself not fit enough for you, I am from the slums Adah and I see no reason how I can give you that which you deserve and desire. Due to this belief and shame, I desired you from afar and cursed every assumed sense of irresponsibility." Munah said while Adah listened with rapt attention as every one of his words sank deep into her soul.
"You see, my life has somewhat been on the streets. I learned a lot and escaped the cold hands of death and homelessness with my mother. I never seem to believe in love and as I grow up into adulthood, I decided to ensure I dedicate my life to my future ambition. I went to school the hard way and got involved in all manner of life struggles to see that I graduated from school. I went back to the street and hustled. When my contract finished with Palm springs, I took my fate into my hands never knowing that you will come along and rescue me, change my life and status and qualify me for a new beginning. Adah my Adah blessed is the very ground you walk on. I will forever love you." Munah concluded and watched as she stood up and sat astride him, relaxing her frame on his thighs as both of them clasped to each other on the couch.
" You seem not to know the tears that have plagued me since I turned thirteen. I found myself in circumstances that I cannot control. During high school, I pretended to be happy, I have everything. I lacked nothing. I am said to be very beautiful and intelligent but I lacked the gift of being loved. The only person that came into my life turned out to almost abuse me and things grew from bad to worst for me and I made a prayer promising my creator that I will never beg to be loved. I reclined to myself and decided to follow my heart. Thank goodness, I saw you that first day. I felt incomplete after I set my eyes on you, though you looked like a boy clasped and controlled by your mother. I later knew better and fell for you at that instant. You filled my thoughts and now I am happy that my dreams have come to be fulfilled. I have you to love because you have made my sunshine again and my glow radiates. You have proven to me that my tears were never in vain. Last night, I promised myself that I will henceforth take on my responsibility as your better half until it is made official. Please do not disallow me. I have sworn and promised myself that henceforth, my life and all begins and ends with you and I do not care about the negative feelings or emotions that I will provoke. You are now my world and I promise you my all." She said softly as she smiled and placed her head on his chest listening to his heartbeats. What made them look up is Adah's phone that rang. Without looking at who the caller was, she picked up the phone and answered it. Every conversation with the caller was not hidden as she discussed freely with the doctor that took Mrs. Rowlings overseas. He revealed that they have reached their destination and had checked into the Popular Bells hospital. He promised that everything will be fine and that there will be no cause for any alarm. Munah listened with a feeling of uneasiness, he only let out a silent prayer for the protection of his mother. Adah put the phone down and remained on him like before. It was only the knock on the door that disengaged them but it will just be temporary. Munah stood up and switched on the huge wall television, he searched the channels and settled for the Cable news which seem to be reporting on the purchase of the four telecommunications companies. Munah knows that press men and women will be everywhere at this time at the headquarters of the empire. He listened with great interest as Adah's picture was everywhere on the screen. Munah saw himself getting educated about the woman he has come to love. She has a Doctor of Philosophy in business law and management alongside other qualifications and certificates from some of the best universities. According to the news, she is well-read and can effectively speak two international languages. Adah stood with him and watched the screen saying nothing but the expression on her face gave her away for she is not a fan of publicity. Munah knows that it will be quite risky for her to step out because the press may mob her.
"You have to grant a press conference," Munah said looking at the screen.
"I want to take my time so that the news can sink in," she said with eyes on the screen
"I think you should still grant at least a thirty minutes press conference. Those staff by now will be in a great panic over what becomes of them." Munah said looking at her.
"Okay... I will do a press release tomorrow, please this release should be short, precise, and concise..." Adah interpolated though with a soft voice but her tone was emphatic. Munah is quite right, the purchase of those organizations will throw in a lot of panic amongst the various staff in those places. However, there will be no mistaking the fact that there will be a reshuffle meant since there is going to be a merger of the companies. Like Munah said, coming together as one of the firms will cause them to enjoy an extensive monopoly and customer base. As they stood there watching the screen, Munah could not believe even in his wildest dreams that the same respected and publicized Adah is right here with him and have vowed her everlasting love to him. They saw the press trying to get through to Mrs. Metu who was on her way out for a break. She fiend ignorance of the latest development and denied knowing any of such news. Adah smiled at her composure recalling that only Munah knows about the take over even Lily and Mrs. Randolph will be quite surprised at the news.
"We will be at the sugar factory plant tomorrow morning," Adah said removing her eyes from the screen.
" Then what about the press release?" Munah reminded which made her look up.
"I will call Lily to make the arrangements and it will be held at the new office facility," Adah said now looking at Munah fully in the eyes
"It has to be an early trip since the sugar factory is quite far," Munah said thoughtfully.
"We will make use of the official chopper helicopter. It will make the journey fast so that we can meet up with the press release." Adah said with a smile as the housekeeper announced that the table is set. After their meal, Adah discussed with Lily and informed her of the press release for tomorrow. She also called Mrs. Randolph to intimate her of the meeting before calling on the head of the transportation department. He informed him of the journey to the sugar plant tomorrow morning. While she busied on the phone, Munah did some work on the speech with the press after which he prepared a report for the head of operations to endorse and file. The report was all about the partnership deal with Palm springs. Adah finished her calls and went to him. She was thrilled at the reports, especially to the head of operations, and also her speech at the press release. As he finished and kept the computer aside, he reminded her to give Mr. Kindle a call to know if the staff reshuffle meant is complete. She nodded in agreement and called him at that instant. After the pleasantries, Mr. Kindle promised that it will be ready next week to which she thanked him and hung up. In her mind, she wants to spend time with him the next next day and surprise him with a few things in her mind. She has no regrets whatsoever about her decisions, she is proud of him in every respect. Everything she has told him is exactly her mind and how she feels about him. She looked at the screen once more and imagined the caption that will emerge on the tabloids when her love life eventually comes out in the open. She shook with excitement, she knows that it will shake the whole of the empire. Her only concern is her parents. Her father definitely will have no qualms about her decision but her mother she knows will come out with the unexpected. Lady Denson is a drama queen but her decision is her decision and this is one fact she wants everyone to fathom. The news of Munah quite caught Lily unawares but she is elated and even confessed that seeing Munah makes her doubt her sexual orientation. She excused herself to have a shower and left him as he sat down on the couch. When he entered the bedroom, he saw her almost naked. She was sitting down on the stool facing her mirror as she creamed herself to perfectness. She saw him and continued her routine and never said a word. His eyes were glued to her body as he took in every inch of what he saw. He sat down next to her and later stood up to wash his hands, he came back and poured the lotion into his palms and helped to cream her body. She completely allowed him as she closed her eyes and leaned toward him. He rubbed the nape of her neck and her chest, taking care as he ascended the hills and valleys. She was bare and at a point begged him to take her and make her a woman. She moaned softly as he worked on her back and legs after which he opened her wardrobe and brought out black jean shorts and a collar black t-shirt. He also brought out her bra and panties which were also black and clothed her with them all. Adah surrendered herself to this new wave of care that in her life had never been experienced.