The Master's Bedroom Chapter one By Obodozie favour Chioma
I just got back from another tiring interview, I wouldn't say I'm not sick and tired of pacing around just to get a decent job and plus stop depending on my roommate Tiffany to supply my needs.
Today was finally the day I was going to get hired,I assured myself about entering the company when I bumped into a Man who was rude, I ignored him and walked into the huge company.
"Nothing was going to ruin my anticipation and excitement of being a worker here".I told myself but that was just not enough for this man.
He went further asking who invited me to be here.I wondered who he was as the workers had a glare in their eyes that surprised me.
"Was he the boss or someone with high class here or was he just a rude man who gets the attention of people by shouting? ".I asked myself and he held unto me immediately making me aware that he heard me.
"You're really rude".He remarked and I held his hands trying to release his grip.
"Let me go, you're hurting me plus who are you?" I questioned and he stared at me.
" What your purpose here?".He asked me and I thank God for two men who came to talk to him and he walked away.
"What a rude man!".i remarked and was directed to where my interview was made.
After going through the whole questions and answering them with ease, I got the job as the CEO new secretary.
"Hey girl, guess what?" I said smiling.
"What happened? "She asked and I smiled and said.
" This girl in front of you is now someone's employee".I said and jumped up in excitement, she hugged me real tight and congratulated me.
I smiled and asked her why she was back from work early and that when she informed me that she was fired today and was wondering how she would inform me.
I tried smiling assuming her I will be the one paying our bills and everything but then she will also do her part by finding a new job too.
After talking for a while about everything in our lives, we both retired to bed.
I woke up very early, took my bathe and got dressed, Tiffany had prepared breakfast, I ate and went out to get a cab.
I got to work as early as everyone did and resumed my post, everyone around me congratulated me and said weird things to me like.
"Hey, you're the new worker right?" Was their question.
My response " Yes, I resumed today".
"Ohh that good, let see how long you will last been the CEO's secretary".They said and left me dumbfounded with their laughter.
I got fed up of being confused and asked a girl around "I don't get, how long am I meant to last here?" I asked her and she smiled.
"Don't let that get to you, it just that the CEO of this company is known to have anger issues and so there hasn't been a record of any of his secretary working for a whole day, some only spend two hours here before they got fired, others one hour, the shortest is 12 minutes".She said and I wondered how bad my new boss was.
" Um please where's my station?" I asked and she pointed at my office.
I got there and kept my bag, the office was really big and beautiful too, I tried settling in and started work immediately, I didn't want to get fired the first day plus I and Tiffany really needs me to still have my job.
I went through my files and walked into My boss office with the file hoping to get his signature but got something shocking instead.
I witnessed him making out with a woman, He turned to face me, his lips still on hers and I walked away feeling disgusted, I then realized he was that rude man I had met earlier yesterday.
I got uncomfortable immediately.
" Is this how low he can be?" I asked myself and watched the lady walk out of the company, she stared at me with her blood shot eyes assuring me that she was going to deal with me for the interruption I had made.
I ignored her and was about going when I heard "Come in".
I walked in, dropped the files and was about going out when he signaled me to have a seat.
"And you're?" He asked me.
"I'm the new secretary sir, your new secretary".I responded.
" Ohh I see, and you forgot your home training about knocking before entering a room".He asked me and I stared at him, his face was buried at the files.
"It wasn't my intention to sir, I'm sorry".I said wondering why he didn't even have any sort of remorse for what he was doing.
"You look familiar, I'm sure I have seen you somewhere".He said and stared closely at me.
" Ohh yeah, you were the girl who had the nerves to call me rude in my own company".He said and I just watched him without saying a word.
"Take this file, give it to the receptionist out there and pack your bags and leave".Was what I heard next.
" What! Sir! "I called out in shock.
"Didn't you hear what I said?, I don't want to see you here, do yourself a favor and leave my company, you are fired".He let out and I went on my knees begging, I needed this job and it also dawn to me why his previous secretaries were fired, he just did as he pleased for no reason.
"Ohh so you beg" He mocked and I ignored him still begging.
" I like watching you beg me".He said and I wonder if I should just stand up and leave or beg till I get my job back.
"What your name?" He asked and I wondered why he wanted to know.
" I'm Amber Karl"I said and he let out a smile.
"Amber, I like that name".He said and I wondered what he was up to.
" Amber from the looks of it, you are in so need of a job right now because I got amazed watching you beg, other women in your shoes would just walk out of here".He said and smiled.
" I have an offer for you".He said smiling.
"It a choice, you will get your job back but then I want to have a contract with you, I want you to be satisfying your master in his bedroom and by master I mean me".He said and I rolled my eyes.
I stood up immediately ready to reject his offer when he said
"It a matter of choice, I'm not forcing you, just think about it and yes I need you to do that for a month, I promise to pay you 2 million dollars just for it".He said and I was about leaving when he said
"5 million dollars and that my limit" He stood up and handed me his business card.
" Call that number when you change your mind".
I walked out of his office with my bag hoping I never show my face here again.
****
I got home that night and soaked the remaining granulated cassava flakes I could find in the house, I managed to sleep even with the painful pain I was receiving and the grumbling noise I was hearing from my tummy.
My mind played back the whole event and I wondered if I should just accept the offer, my rent was due and my landlord would stop at nothing threatening me he would make sure I spend a week in prison since I can't pay my dues.
I was getting tired of begging and expecting my neighbors to take pity on me so I could eat well.
I woke up, turned on the torchlight I could find and I opened my purse searching deeply for the card.
I didn't understand why I had that bright smile on my face when I saw the card. I recalled the man's words:
"5 million dollars and that my limit".
" Call that number when you change your mind".
Those words kept on playing repeatedly in my head.
" What is this Lord?".I asked myself wondering if desperation and poverty was the reason why I wanted to fall for this tempting offer.
But then I had promised my mum I was only going to give out my virginity to my husband before she died.
"Who cares about you keeping your virginity?, It best you go after that man before you die of poverty and hunger".My mind came at me.
This was surely the devil at work but then I had no choice here, it either I learn to live under the bridge or I accept my fate and go after this great opportunity.
My eyes was still fixed on the card and before I knew it, I saw myself dialing his number, with the little airtime I had, I placed the phone on my ear hearing the phone ring.
My heart raced, this was a choice and I had made my choice writing my destiny and selling my virginity just to have a pleasant meal on my table.
But then 5 million dollars can go a long way in my life and it could make my life all better.
I dialed the number again by then I kept on wondering why a rich man like that would want to give out 5 million dollars to a girl he wasn't aware of, plus he could go out and get prostitute who would satisfy his urge just for 20 thousands and if he is lucky 5 thousand.
Was this a trap?, When mum got deported from U. K after I was born, we were sent back to Nigeria where we both had to eat from hands to mouth from the story I was fed or told, my dad had gotten married to another woman precisely a white american maybe my mum wasn't of his use to her but what about me, he could have taken me along with him and not leave me to suffer like this.
"Hello, who is this?".I heard and my heart raced.
"Am.. Amber.. Amber Karl the girl you gave your business card too".I stammered.
"Ohh?, So have you thought about my offer".He asked and I nodded then it occurred to me that he can't see me.
" Yes I have but I also have my conditions" .I told him and I could tell he was smiling.
"What conditions?, I can't go above that 5 million dollars".He said and I responded " No sir, I'm just confused about something".
"And what that?".He asked.
" Why me?, You don't even know me, why do you want me to warm up your bed and for that amount too".I asked and he chuckled.
" Relax, let just say when I saw you I liked you, I had my eyes on you and wanted you so a month with you is enough to quench this fire inside of me burning for you".He said and I wondered if he had love or just lust for me.
"Hmm okay".I responded.
"Yeah, send me your address my boys would come get you and yes I want you to sign a contract".He said and wondered what contract.
" What contract?" I asked him.
"You would get a job in my office as well as what you would do to satisfy me, I want you to stay with me till the one month contract ends and yes when the contract expires you should never show your face to me again and two we are both not allowed to have any other close relationship other than what we would share, no strings attached".He said and I agreed.
" Good, send your address and we will see tomorrow".He said and hanged up.
I breathed in and out and wondered what my new life would be in the Master's Bedroom.
****
I woke up and had my bathe by then I heard a car honking outside, I was so sure it was my boss or master bodyguards car, they had come to pick me up.
I had personal shaved all my private areas from the movies have watched, I was sure this man would want to satisfy himself and I had to get prepared.
I sprayed the last content remaining of the perfume, when I was done, i headed for the living room with my luggage.
I opened the gate and saw the bodyguards, I could swear I saw my neighbors peeping and watching me, I concluded when I get that money, I would travel out of the country and start my life again.
I will erase all the sufferings and things I had tolerated and endured from people, everything.
"My boss is waiting for you".One of the bodyguards who took my luggage said and I wondered if he was actually waiting for me.
He directed me to a car close to the other's, his boss were "The boss want you close".I wondered what he meant, he opened the car door for me and I entered only to see the boss staring at me.
He gave me a welcoming smile and I got creeped out so I looked away, never in my life have I ever thought I would one day sell my virginity to a Man who was in his mid's 30 just to make ends meet.
I had regrets even before it had started, his driver drove us out, we were both at the back seat.
"I came over just to see you plus I thought you would bail on me".He said and let out a smile.
I turned away again, my dreams of having a prince charming come to wipe all my tears away would all be destroyed in a couple of minutes that is if this man doesn't exercise his rights on me.
"Here is the contract, I would advice that you read it before signing it and you inform me if you have any issue with it so my lawyer can make changes for you".He said and I took the contract papers and went through it.
It was just how he had explained to me, everything was the same. "I have no problems with it".I said after signing the contract, I stretched my hand across to him and he collected the contract.
" That good, the main reason I came here with my bodyguards is to escort you while you go shopping, I want you to have nice dresses and of course sexy night wears that will trigger my urge for you".He said and winked at me.
I knew right there if this man doesn't stop I would vomit, I felt disgusted and that when it dawned on me that most girls endured this type of seduction from men just to make ends meet.
He let out a smile again this time his hands reached for my long skirt, he placed his hands there and began laughing.
I didn't understand what was so amusing about my long skirt, or was it cause it designs were old and not brand new like the ones I watch the girls in my neighborhood wear.
"What funny?".I asked him to know and also to somehow stop him from laughing.
"Why did you put on a long skirt?".He asked staring at my eyes hoping to find answers there.
"I like it".I responded.
"That unusual for a beautiful woman like you, I mean most women your age are never seen with this type of attire, they are mostly seen with provocative dresses, something explosive and well tempting".He said and smiled at me.
"That how I like it".I told him and he smiled.
"Amber, tell me the truth, did you actually wear this cause you thought I would rape you".He said staring closely at my eyes.
My bit my lips gently knowing that was a 90% reason for me to wear it and also I wanted to,cause that was the only skirt I had,that had a bit quality though it was old fashioned, it still looked nice.
"Your silence proves to me that it was the reason, anyways I'm not a man who rush into things so you could relax a little and I don't bite, that I promise you".He said and for the first time ever I felt a bit relaxed.
" We go shopping and get you new things but then only outfits you're comfortable with, and from the looks of it long dresses is your style, but that not an exception for the sexy body hug night wears I want you wearing, the night is mine and I want to enjoy it to the fullest".He said and made his way to my hands.
" You have a delicate skin , just the way I like it, sweet and soft".He said and I felt shivers run down my spine.
" It really bad of me not to have introduced myself to you, I'm Kip forlad".He introduced.
" Hmm, your name isn't...? "He interrupted me.
"A Nigerian name, yeah I grew up in U. S and I moved into Nigeria a few years back after getting a brand here , it my home, precisely my parents home before they passed out so to remember them by, I moved to Nigeria for good".He said and I stared at him.
" Ohh I'm sorry".I said and he smirked.
"There's nothing for you to be sorry about, death took them away from me and not you".He said and then the car stopped, before that I wondered if he wasn't rich he would have regretted coming to this cursed country where graduates are the ones serving dropouts.
The driver opened the car door for me while I came down telling him "Thank you" Was what I muttered while I watched Mr Kip forlad stare at me in amazement but why?.
He came close to me and wrapped his hands around my shoulders,I tried struggling but then he held my hands and lead me into the huge boutique.
We were given a warm welcome and I was directed to where I would change my dress.
Mr Kip forlad had picked the dress for me and I struggled with the zip.
"What with this ZIP?".I said till struggling but then I was careful not to rip the dress off, this boutique looked really expensive and spoiling the dress would mean I replace it and I don't have such money to do so.
I felt a hand remove mine and it tried helping me out "Ohh thank you ma".I said smiling, I was so sure one of the workers heard me struggling with the zip.
The hands went caressing my body and I got alarmed immediately, "Was the female worker a lesbian?".I asked myself and turned only to see Mr Kip forlad.
"Wh ..what are you doing here?" I asked startled by his appearance.
" I came to help".He replied rather boldly.
"I can..I can.. I can do it my self" .I said and he stared at me for a while.
"I'm here to take care of you not make you feel uncomfortable plus I just couldn't resist your body that just why I was caressing it, don't be afraid Amber, like I said before I won't bite" .He said and I knew immediately that I had dug my own grave.
This man standing before me was crazy, infact he was crazy enough to come in here just to help me out regardless that the dressing room was for the ladies only.
"Don't give me that look please".He begged this time his voice softened.
" It so obvious that I want you and I can't resist you, but then I will always remain a gentleman and if you're not ready to let me have you, I understand and I would control myself and give you space but then you would just have to decide fast".He said and took a short pause before dragging me close to him, my hands laid on his muscular chest.
He lifted my chin up, "I want you and it really going to be hard resisting you, your eyes,everything about you seduces me and I just crave to have you, and secondly you signed a contract".He said and placed a soft kiss on my right cheek after helping zip my dress.
"I will be out waiting for you".He said and walked out.
****
I came out dressed up and went back in trying at least a few dresses and I got the night wears as well, I was done shopping and I couldn't find Mr Kip forlad anywhere only his bodyguards.
They directed me out of the boutique and into the car where they drove off.
"Please ma'am come out we are here".The bodyguards said opening the car door for me, they helped me out with the shopping bags and when I asked for my luggage filled with my clothes, they said they were instructed by their boss to throw whatever outdated clothes were in there.
"What!" I exclaimed in shock.
"Why would he do that?".I asked upset.
What was he trying to prove?, That he was wealthy and I could only afford out dated clothes. His Ego is just too much and I don't know if I can endure it for long.
"Arrogant fool!" I said upset.
"Come in, I will show you your personal maid".The body guard said leading me in.
My eyes almost popped out, this was a paradise not a house, I couldn't believe just a man owned this, I'm so sure he is living with his family.
I wondered what he would tell his parents when I walk in or what excuse he would tell them for making me stay with him.
I walked in and saw a long line of maids welcoming me in.
"Hello I'm vera, your personal maid".A lady who looked five years older than me said giving me a welcoming smile.
"The boss asked that you show her to bedroom".Another body guard said giving her my shopping bags.
She smiled and walked me into a large room and I was guessing it was mine.
"It's next to The Master's bedroom".She said and winked at me.
What was that wink for?, How many ladies have being here?, Have this vera lady being the one welcoming the ladies in?, What going on?.I asked myself feeling a bit scared and confused.
I just couldn't hold myself any longer, I had to ask.
"How many ladies have being here?".I asked her and she let out a smile.
"I can't answer that for you, there are rules here and whatever happens here has to be kept a secret".She said and I stared at her not convinced.
"Alright, where's the boss or Master's family members?".I asked so sure I didn't any of them.
" The Master stays Alone".She said and opened the closet to put my dresses but I stopped her.
"I can do it myself".I said collecting the bag from her but then the night wear and matching bikinis fell and was on the ground.
"Ohh?".She said picking it up.
I felt extremely embarrassed and wished for the ground to open up, I wished I could erase what she had seen, I wonder how low she could think of me.
"I would leave you to it then".She said and walked out.
I banged the door upset, I had just finished arranging the clothes in the closet and undressed, I was only putting on a towel when Mr Kip forlad walked in.
"Can't you knock?".I asked rather irritated.
" It's my house".He said and locked the door.
What he trying to do?, I thought he said he wouldn't do anything until I'm ready.
"I'm sorry I left you all alone in the boutique, I had to attend a meeting".He said smiling, he made his way to my bed sitting on it.
" Mr Kip?, Um sir I need to shower".I told him and he let out a smile.
" Ohh that good, do you want me to join you? ".He asked in a polite tone.
What this mad man saying?, Why would I want him to shower with me?, I thought he said he wanted to be a gentleman and wait for me to get accustomed to all this.
I stared at him in shock, his hairy legs falling me, he had only a boxer on by now.
"Should I take it off".He said pointing at the boxers. I didn't know when I screamed "No".
"I'm sorry but I'm just not ready for all this".I said and ran into the bathroom, I locked it and waited for a while, when I heard the door open, I knew he was gone.
I took my bathe and came out to find a short night wear and a note on it.
"I'm not paying you for all these drama, I gave you a choice and you made it, it's late now, pack your belongings and get ready because by tomorrow you would be leaving my house, I can't deal with all these nonsense and about the contract it's off, I didn't know I was dealing with a little child, I thought it was a matured woman who could make her own decisions without looking back, by tomorrow I don't want you here but if you're still interested then after dinner, get dressed in that and by 12:00am I want to see you in my room".
I sat on my bed as tears ran down my cheeks, I wasn't ready for all these but then I needed the money that Man is really evil and wicked.
I swallowed hard after dinner and got dressed, I walked out of my room and walked a bit, his room was next to mine, I checked the time, it was almost 12:00am and that was when it occurred to me that it would be Valentine's day the next day.
12:00 on the dot, I knocked on the door knowing fully well that all the maids and bodyguards were asleep.
"Yes, who is that?".I heard and I exhaled.
" It's Amber Mr Kip".I answered back and I could hear footsteps.
He opened the door and welcomed me in, he was pleased to see me and neither was i.
His room was large and it looked more like an office with a bed.
"Have a seat".He said and poured out a cup with liquor.
I did as instructed and watched him stare closely at me.
"Why did you run yesterday?".He asked and I stared at the floor trying to escape his fiery eyes.
"I wasn't ready".I answered him.
"And you think you are ready now?".He responded rather rudely.
I didn't respond.
" Well I wouldn't say, you made the wrong choice, it's five million dollars we are talking about".He said and smiled.
" I had no choice, I needed that money Mr Kip".I said my eyes still staring at the floor.
" Call me Kip Mr Kip is just to formal for me besides the relationship we would share doesn't require formalities".He said and winked at me.
" Hmm". I said and he walked up to me.
" It valentine day today, hope you're aware?" .He asked me and I just nodded.
" Here, have this".He said handling me a gift.
"Thank you Mr Kip, sorry kip but I can't accept it".I said and he sat close to me.
" It a gift and not a marriage proposal".He said and opened the gift.
He brought out a little box and brought out a gold necklace, he lifted my head up and helped me wear it.
"You look beautiful, I would love to watch you dance, could you do that? ". He said smiling.
" Wait, don't tell me you think we would just stare at each other all day, I'm not paying you just for that".He asked and I knew he was making sense.
" I can't dance".I told him.
"What can you do?" He asked and I knew he was already drunk, two bottles of liquor did the trick.
He held my waist and reached for my night gown.
"Please kip don't do this". I begged.
"Why shouldn't I?".He asked.
"You promised me".I tried saying.
"Promise can be broken plus you don't expect me to control myself when you look this attractive".He said and laid me down slowly on the bed.
" Please give me time, I'm not ready".I said about leaving but he held me back.
" How much time do you expect me to give you?, You made your choice to stay".He said holding my hands.
" I can't do this now, I'm still a virgin".I said and he laughed mockingly.
" You're joking right".He said and continued laughing.
" No, I'm not". I told him and he stopped laughing.
" There's no virgin out there in Nigeria so stop fooling yourself, you could have just come clean and tell me you don't want to do it now".He said and got up.
" You have only one two hours to think about it". He said staggering.
I was about leaving when he held me back " Think wisely because the next time I have you in my arms, I promise not to let you go, I get what I want and keep getting it".He said and released my hands from his hard grip.
I walked out wondering why I was holding back, I had signed that contract and so I should be ready for whatever I have to face.
Then what was up with this man, first he says he is not a gentleman later he gives me time to thin, what does he want, I have spent a day here out of 31 days but I wasn't sure he even counted it as a day because I had refused to bathe with him.