Haaaah... why are the bees gathering all at the same time?
Callum thought as he realized these people who gave Nyla heartbreaks are now showing up one by one.
First was her father. But that's okay. They have a connection at least. Next is her mother, though she hasn't shown up yet but given how the universe works, you'll never know. Then James... then Jacques.
I feel so restless knowing Nyla may meet any of these people at some point. Nyla is strong but sometimes fear gets the best of her.
He sighed. He looked at Nyla who was busy on her laptop finishing some training materials. She was too absorbed to notice Callum staring at her for a few minutes now.
"Baby, come here." He tapped his lap beckoning Nyla to sit on him.
Nyla obediently went to him. She sat on his lap and like a child put her hands on her lap waiting for him to say something.
Callum lovingly breathed in and kissed her hair. He opened his drawer at his right side and pulled out a pink velvet box and handed it to her.
"Huh..." She opened the box and there was a rose gold bracelet with heart charms and letters, with one single white diamond each, for C and N in the middle.
"You are spoiling me, Callum."
"Daddy. Call me daddy." He rubbed her thigh, "I like it when you call me like that."
"You are turning into a sugar daddy. I don't even have any expenses because you don't want me to pay for anything. My salary is almost untouched. My---"
"So? Then, I am your sugar daddy. I don't mind. That makes you my sugar baby. Let me spoil you. Dote on you. Most of all, protect you. I just ask that you remain faithful to me."
"I am faithful to you daddy. I'm yours."
Callum put the bracelet on her right wrist and hugged her tightly.
"Let me guess. We're going extra tonight...?"
"Only if you let me baby. It's your body. Whatever you allow." Then he remembered something.
"Oh and another thing. You are fond of Heidi right?"
"Oh yes. She's very helpful, sweet, and has a good head on her shoulders. She's not into office gossip either."
Callum got another small box. It contains a gold dancing necklace with a small lotus flower pendant.
"You can reward her with this if you want. She's a good kid. And I can see she's also fond of you like a little sister adores her big sister."
"Wow, thanks! I'll reward her with this on her birthday at the end of the month! Thank you so much!" Nyla embraced him tightly and kissed him on the cheek. She stood up and looked at the office wall clock.
"It's nearly lunchtime. You fancy anything?"
"There's a newly opened Italian restaurant, 2 blocks away from here. Have Heidi call for a reservation then we can go walk."
"Okay."
Lunch was particularly enjoyable for Nyla. She loves authentic spaghetti with real chunks of tomatoes, meatballs, and sour sauce. She loves pizza as well with soft dough and lots of stringy cheese and all kinds of meat as toppings.
Callum enjoyed looking at her devour the food in front of her. He sometimes wonders where the food goes with such a cute mouth and slender body.
Ahhh maybe because I am giving her all that rigorous exercise...? He chuckled at the thought.
After lunch, Nyla asked to drop by the pharmacy/grocery to buy some women's products. Callum waited outside by the bench.
While waiting, Callum decided to call the head of the collections department to instruct that he will personally handle Jacques Curt's delinquent account.
He then asked him to call Jacques and arrange for a meeting on Friday in his office. He set the time coinciding with when Nyla will be having another meeting with HR regarding personnel development so they will not meet.
It was a quick call. Nyla just exited the pharmacy and was crossing the street to where Callum was sitting and waiting for her.
Nyla sat beside him and brought out 2 ice cream drumsticks. She opened one and gave it to Callum before she started opening hers.
"Thank you, baby." Callum looked in the plastic bag where the receipt is attached.
Nyla saw him looking and moved the plastic bag to her other side.
"No looking. I can at least pay for this much." Nyla munched on her cone.
"Alright but if you need to buy something or do some shopping, let me know." He leaned over at Nyla's ear. "I'm not your sugar daddy for nothing."
Nyla blushed and her eyes widen. A smudge of ice cream was left on the side of her lips.
Callum chuckled and this time leaned over her sideways and licked her lips quickly.
"You--- stop teasing me!"
"Hahaha!"
After finishing their dessert, both walked back to the office.
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Not far from where they were, Jacques witnessed this scene. He was about to go to the White Hat Financial building for an inquiry regarding his delinquent account. Yesterday he tried to call but was advised to drop by so he can talk to a collections manager. Then, he saw Nyla crossing the street from the pharmacy today.
He is still confused why another man answered Nyla's cell phone a few days ago.
That man... could he be the President? And they're together?
His thoughts were broken by a sudden call on his cellphone from the White Hat Financial office.
"Okay Friday, 2 pm... Yes... Thank you."