'Karen Kim' The voice came from the cellphone. It was just one person that normally addresses her that way and that person is Mr. Kim 's wife, Karen's mum.
'Yes ma'am' she replied sluggishly , adjusting herself on the seat on hearing the voice of the only woman she will forever cherish.
'How are you doing?' Mum asked
'Very well ma'am'
'I hope you called to tell me about your fiancè because I have been waiting for this call.' Mrs. Kim said
'Haba mum, so I can't call my mother to greet her in peace again?' Karen retorted feeling a bit uncomfortable with the conversation cos she knew where her mum was driving to.
'No, you can't call to greet me without your fiancè speaking at the background. Karen Kim where are you right now?' Mum asked
'Mum, I am at work' she answered
'Work? work? work again?! Mrs. Kim said
'Yes, work. Today is a Monday. Mum I need to work harder, I need to take care of you'
'Do you even have free time for yourself? Do you go out Karen? I hope you are still attending Sunday services?. I don't need your money Karen, I can take care of myself. Create time for pleasure , DAUGHTER!' Mum replied, screaming the last word.
'You worry yourself way too much. I am fine, just take a chill pill ma'am and concerning church, I went last week'
'I know why I am asking . The last time I visited you at your house, you were always busy and you barely had time for me, your own mother , talk more of yourself . Miss. Kim do you have time for yourself?! Don't you think, it's high time you change your last name?' Mrs. Kim replied worriedly , still questioning her daughter.
'Mum, I am fine' Karen replied, getting tired of the whole conversation
'why did I even call this woman' she said to herself
'concerning ...' karen already knew the next thing that her mum was about saying
'.... the marriage, Karen when will I dance on your wedding day like other women of my age? when will I have my grand children running around me?' Mrs. Kim said, once again questioning her.
There was a pause after making her last statement as she waited for her daughter's response
'Not again mum' came the reply of Karen
'I have to go now and I am at work. Let's talk later about this, don't forget I love you.' Karen quickly hung up , banging the phone harshly on her desk before her mum had the opportunity to say any thing again.
**
Ken stepped into Karen's office by 4pm when she was about leaving.
'Your house or my house?' he asked
'huh?' Karen stared at him with a perplexed look
'huh?' ken replied mimicking her
'Just one day ken, I will do your family a great favor of getting rid of you' Karen said to him,grinding her teeth.
'Your house or my house?' ken asked again ignoring her statement
'My house or your house? I don't get ' she replied in a much calmer way
'Didn't the boss tell you about the three days break so we could work on the project much faster. We need to meet at a place to work together . I know you are so dumb that you couldn't think of that but please stop making it so obvious.' he said, keeping his ever provoking face.
Karen took a step closer to him, pointing her well- polished nails right at his face
'Ken! watch your words and respect yourself in this office!' She gave him a very stern warning.
Ken took a step back , surprised at her expression, staring speechlessly at her and trying so hard to gulp in his saliva.
'Whe...r..e shou...ld we me..et ka..r..en' he stammered
Karen could feel her heart leap for joy as her warning caused an effect on him.
She adjusted her dress and stood upright, bending down slowly to pick up her bag. She glanced at him once more again and said 'I will text you the address this night, we will meet tomorrow' she pushed him out of her way slightly and then stopped again
'Can you please leave my office Mr. Ken. I need to lock it'
Ken took three steps backwards , giving her enough space to lock the office.
Karen took out the key from the bag and locked the office, casting one last glance at him as she stepped out.
Ken stood there, staring at her departing figure without making any move .
**
Outside, Karen felt so impressed with herself .
'I love the facial expression I got from ken, I think I scared him a bit, girlll' She said to Janet on the phone
Once Karen got outside, she felt it was the best time to call her friend
'Madam , take it easy . You guys really need to put what ever beef you have behind and work well on that deal. That deal is going to benefit everyone here' Janet replied
'I know right. I will just try my best.'
'Na wa for you, why didn't you come to work today aunty? I heard you called in sick but I know your not sick ' Karen added
'Abeg, I no fit kill myself. Jake wants to kill me. Babes, this guy is always all over me' Janet replied laughing
'Acting like you didn't enjoy it' Karen laughed.
They spoke a little more as Karen drove home.
**
She got home feeling so exhausted.
'I am so tired' she picked up her phone from her handbag and decided to play music to relieve the stress
'.....I need somebody
who could love me at my worst
No, I am not perfect but
I hope you see my worth
It's only you, no body new
I put you first....' The music kept on playing as she rested her head on the couch.
There was a slight knock on the door
'Who is there?' Karen asked from inside as she walked to the door .
Opening the door and the sight that greeted her was something she was never expecting.
'He..y Q..' the words were shut in by the unexpected kiss.
He kissed her roughly, taking away every breath from her.
Karen struggled to breathe as she returned the kiss eagerly. She could feel a burning desire build up in her as she yearned for more. Her legs started shaking as his kiss got deeper.
Quinn noticed it as he scooped her up gently, not taking his lips off her for a minute.
All he wanted at that moment was her and her alone...