Now I'm only going to ask you one more time, why are you here Alicia? Kingsley asked.
"My darling, this is my company and I can choose to walk in whenever it pleases me," She said with so much pride.
"Lol, your company? Wooow" Kingsley laughed walking around his office.
"Irys, it's time for you to leave, kindly excuse us" Kingsley gave her a wicked stare.
"She goes nowhere. My dear take your seat since you're his fiancee, you're now family too" She said with admiration.
"Thank you" she chuckles.
Alicia...
"You will address me properly young man for I am still your mother" She scolded but it's obvious Kingsley wasn't having any of it.
You know, it's funny how a learned person like yourself doesn't truly know the real meaning of a mother.
King.....
You were never a mother to me and my siblings, Alicia. I'm sure God is angry at himself for making you the fortunate amongst women" Kingsley lashed her but she only laughed.
Kingsley son, you know I used to think you would be better than your father. Your useless and selfish father was...
In a swift motion, he was already before his mother " Don't you ever in your miserable life mention dad's name again" he gave a serious warning.
Meanwhile, Dickson who just arrived at the office overheard people talking about the chairwoman being around.
He walked straight to his brother's office but met Mandy on his way in.
What's going on? He asked when he saw the fright in her eyes.
Someone rumoured to be the chairwoman is currently in his office with Irys and from all indication, I don't think things are well with them" Mandy explained.
Dickson didn't say a word as he left her and barged in on them.
"Oh my handsome cherry is here" She said but Dickson gave her a disgusting look.
What's going on here? Dickson asked.
Well, my son, I've come to take back my position in my company. Isn't that great?
"hhhahahahhaha" are you kidding me???? Dickson giggled.
"You know what, I really can't stand you right now because you disgust me and I may end up committing murder if I spend a minute more" he said coldly.
"Kings, treat this mess" Dickson said and left the office angrily.
"Ma, I need to go now. I still have things to do at the office" Irys said.
Are you sure?
Yes, ma.
"Alright, darling. Say hi to your mother " She said.
Ok, ma.
Irys kissed Kingsley and left his office.
So what do you say? She stood up from her seat and walked to where Kingsley stood.
Alicia, why are you so evil? Why don't you even have an iota of shame left inside of you?
"I don't think I know what you're talking about" she grabbed her bag.
Of course, you wouldn't understand especially from a woman who killed her husband" He dropped the bombshell and Alicia only smiled.
I don't think I have time for your sheni...
Yes, you wouldn't have. Oh, you think I don't know you killed father? Well, woman, he told me before he passed away. Do you think no one will ever find out about your evil deeds? And you still have the guts to show your face here? How...(Paaaaar)
How dare you? How dare you kingsley? Have you gone nuts? She yelled at him after the slap.
"Yes I've gone nuts and as long as I live, you will never, I repeat never get to lay your hands on anything my father has labored for" He yelled back at her.
Oh really???
"Yes woman and the reason why you're still alive is that your second son doesn't know about the atrocities you've committed, so you should be thankful" Kingsley said
Alicia stood there fuming in anger "You'll be seeing me soon again" she said and left angrily.
Kingsley sigh in frustration and collapsed in his chair.
Bianca came to his office shortly and met him still looking upset.
Sir, are you okay? She asked.
He looked at her for a couple of seconds.
"I'm okay" He replied calmly.
Okay. Is there something you would want me to do for you? She asked him.
"Yes actually" he said after taking a long sigh.
Can we do lunch today? He asked softly.
"Okay, sir. That's fine" she said
Alright.
***
Over at lunch.
Are you sure you're okay? Bianca asked him again because it was obvious he was still bothered about something.
"Yeah. I just have a lot going on with me right now but trust me, I'm okay" he said.
Okay.
"So tell me about yourself" he said out of the blue.
"Well, there is nothing special about me besides, you know all that there Is need to know about me" she replied politely.
What are your likes? He asked
"Well, I love being me and I love everything that makes me happy" she smiled and he did too.
"So, I'm guessing that includes the special man in your life" He said nonchalantly.
"Well, I wish there is one" she replied sadly.
Hold on, you're telling me there is no man in your life? He asked.
"No, at least none for the last 3 years" she said.
"Oh, Okay" He raised his eyebrow.
Sorry I've been meaning to ask a question whenever I get the chance.
Okay, what is it?
Why did you give me the job? She questions him and he stopped eating and looked at her.
I know you gave me that job for a reason because I've heard how tough and strict you are.
Kingsley smiled.
So, tell me, do I seem too tough to you all along? He asked staring deep into her eyes.
"With all due respect sir, your attitude fluctuates most times" she said with heart in her throat hoping he doesn't pick offense. Kingsley noticed but he only smiled.
Relax, I'm not angry, besides you are just been your honest self.
"Okay," she finally released her breath.
So tell me, why did you help me? She asked again.
"I just needed to and please don't ask me why again" He said calmly.
"Okay. Thank you anyways" She said and he smiled.
They finished their lunch and they both head back to the office.