Bianca was in the living room having quality time with Mandy when her phone ringed.
📞 Hello
📞 Hello, Bianca. This is Dickson.
📞Dickson...
📞Dickson Douglas.
📞 Oh I'm so sorry sir. I didn't know you were the one" She said gesturing at mandy who was asking her what happened in a whisper.
📞 It's fine. I know it's late and you're probably exhausted but Please can you do me a favor? He asked.
📞 Okay. What is it? She asked with uncertainty on her face
📞 It's Kingsley. He is down and needs someone to be with him right now and I know I'm supposed to be there for him but I'm out on a business trip at the moment.
📞 What exactly is wrong with him and what do you want me to do?
📞 All I need you to do is just stay with him. He needs to be attended to but he's refusing that from the maid. Please can you do this for me? He begged.
📞" What a.... Okay, I'll do it" She suddenly forego her question and agree to go.
📞"Thank you" he breathes a sigh of relieve
📞"You're welcome. I'll be on my way now" She said.
📞Alright. Please call me when you get to him.
📞 Okay bye.
What is going on? Mandy asked.
It's my boss. Dickson called saying he's down and needs someone to attend to him.
Okay. What happened to Irys? Mandy asked.
I don't know, but from the way the Almighty Dickson pleaded, it must be something serious" Bianca explained.
"Yeah, I guess because my boss will never miss coming to the office for no good reason," Mandy said.
"Maybe we should go together" Bianca suggested.
Nah. I don't think that's a good idea. I think Dickson called you for a reason. So just go to him and know what is wrong with him.
Are you sure?
Yes, babe.
Okay. Let me quickly change into something comfier.
Okay
***
45minutes later...
She arrived at his house.
"Hi, Good evening" She greeted One of the house help that opened the door for her.
Good evening ma'am. You must be Bianca? She asked
Yes. I'm here to see Mr. Kingsley.
"I know. Please come with me" She said as she led the way.
"He hasn't stepped out of his room since last night and he has refused us access to him either" The house help explained on their way upstairs.
But what exactly is wrong with him? Is he always like that? Bianca asked.
Yes. He's always like that whenever he's down with this sickness but the only person who Is always with him at that moment is Mr. Dickosn.
Okay.
"Here we are. Please convince him to eat something or get the doctor" She said with pleading eyes.
"Okay" She gave her a reassuring smile.
She opened the door gently and changed her shoes to a flop.
She met him laying on the bed looking all helpless and pale.
Sir" she tapped him gently but his body temperature was high enough to boil water.
"Sir" He still didn't open his eyes but murmured something not audible enough. He was murmuring like someone trapped in another world.
She dashed out of the room and called for the maid to provide her with a towel which she did without hesitation as well as a bowl of water.
She damped the towel and placed it on his head. In the space of a few seconds, the towel became hot. She squeezed and damp again.
She suddenly remembers there is an Ointment she uses on her towel whenever she's down with a terrible temperature or migraine.
She added it to the damped towel and began to massage his head again.
After some time, he stopped murmuring and began to sleep like a normal person, also his temperature had already calmed down.
She became relieved because, to be honest, she hasn't been herself the moment she saw him in that state. Who could have thought that the Almighty Kingsley Douglas will be found in such a situation.
An hour later.
He gradually opened his eyes and saw a blurred figure sitting next to him.
Sir" She called the moment she saw him struggling to open his eyes.
Bianca?? He called out weakly.
Yes sir. How are you feeling?
I feel better.
Why are you here? He asked trying to sit upright and Bianca lend a helping hand.
Well, I got a call from your brother about your situation and how worried he was. So I decided to check up on you.
"He shouldn't have," He said in form of a whisper.
Sir????
How long have you been here? He asked calmly.
"About 2 hours now," She said checking her watch.
Hmmm," He sighs after looking at her for a while.
"Thank you," he said.
You're welcome.
I also learned you haven't had anything to eat.
"Uhmmm" He nodded...
How about I make you something to eat? It will help you feel better" She suggested.
No, it's fine.
"It's late already. The maid will take care of that" He said.
She checked her watch " It's 7:30 pm. I still have an hour to spare" She said politely.
"You don't have to" He insisted.
Please, I insist.
"Okay," He finally succumbs to her.
"Alright. I will be right back" she said and left him to go look for the maid and when she eventually did, she told her what she wanted to make but the maid had a surprised look on her face.
What? Is there a problem? She asked her.
No ma'am. I'll take you to the kitchen. Follow me" She directed her to the kitchen and helped her with all she'll be needing.
She made spicy pepper soup with potatoes.
She went back inside the bedroom with a tray. By this time, Kingsley had already freshened up and was looking fresh and agile.
"Here you go," She said placing the tray at the mini table in front of his bedroom couch.
"Thank you," He said softly.
She watched him have a spoonful of the meal.
Do you like it? She asked
"Yes, It tastes refreshing," He said.
"That's good to know" She smiled.
Kingsley ate in silence.
So how was work today? He asked.
"It was hectic because you were not around" She gave a soft smile.
"I see" he responded and kept eating his meal.
Yeah but I've sent you the report for today as you requested earlier" She said.
Alright. I'll have a look at it later.
Okay.
She checked her watch and said "I have to be on my way home now" she said.
Okay. I'll have my driver drop you off at home.
"No, it's fine. I can find my way home" she said respectfully.
"It's late so, I insist" He said with a soft smile monstered across his lips.
"Alright," She had no choice but to agree.
Alright.
"Goodnight" she said
"Good night. Please do take care of yourself" he said with concern and she nodded.
....
The following day, Irys came over to Kingsley's house by 2 pm.
"Hey baby" She dashed to hug him but unfortunately, Kingsley didn't reciprocate the hug.
How are you, baby? She asked still hugging him but Kingsley pulled her off from him.
What's wrong? She asked faking ignorance.
Are you kidding me right now? Kingsley asked.
Cmon baby.....
"I could have died, Irys" He said
But you didn't right? She said nonchalantly
Really?? He asked angrily
Cmon babe, I was with my friends and.....
"Just shut the fuck up, Irys. Shut up" he yelled at her.
Did you just yell at me? She asked.
"Yes, and you know what, please go back and keep hanging out with your friends. Leave me the hell alone" he yelled.
"Cmon I said I'm sorry" she pouted childishly.
"Irys, please I want to be left alone for today" He said with all seriousness.
"Hmmm, I think you need time to think. I'll go and give you a call later. Take care babe" She kissed him and left.