Layla left without waiting for Tanar, she wanted to go back to Aunty's house to pull off the decorations.
She got there very early in the morning and was ushered into the house.
She was in a hurry and missed her step, She felt herself hit something hard . Ouch ,she winced.
Carlen slept over at his parents house, he was tired and couldn't return back to his penthouse. As he came down from the stairs, he saw a figure walking hurriedly with her head down. Before he knew it she crashed into him... He was pleased by her fragrance. It was calm and refreshing.
It wasn't like the choking smell of other ladies' perfume.
Her sound brought him out of his reverie . I am sorry , she said. She looked up and was astonished. This is a male god standing before me
Don't forget to clean up your drool. Carlen said and walked out leaving her in the living room.
What's wrong Layla Aunty said coming down the stairs . Are you okay? Yes ma I am she stuttered. Have you seen my son , he would have to drop you off today.
I have to run some errands with the housekeeper. Let me inform him before he leaves for the office.
Layla tried to stop Mrs Adams but she left in search of Carlen
Honey, please take the florist back to her shop. I have to run some important errands and there's no one to take her back , she can't drive either. I would have asked her to drive one of the cars back .
Please dear, she came all the way from downtown and won't see a cab here , his mother rambled on.
Carlen thought about it and decided to give it a try; he was quite curious. Tell her to be quick , I don't have much time to waste
Thank you dear , Mrs Adams said.
My precious Layla I would be leaving soon, My son has agreed to drop you off at the shop. Aunty said and hugged Layla.
Thanks for coming over.
Oh my goodness, how am I to sit in a car with such a handsome man? I just hope I don't find my hands all over him , she fidgeted. His voice made her heart beat faster, it wasn't like when she had her sessions of heart issues, it was a heart beat of excitement and nervousness together.
Few minutes later, She came outside and met him sitting in the car. Layla was quite confused on if she should open the car or knock on the window instead.
As soon stood in front of the car, he honked loudly and immediately she opened the door and got inside . It was a luxury car and had space for only one person aside from the driver.
Are you okay, why are you always looking lost. He asked as she entered. Layla sat still not knowing how to answer.
She's looking lost again, he thought,such a weirdo. Put in your location here , Carlen pointed to the place in the car.
The Ride was so smooth , she did not want to get off. At some point she was humming to the song playing in the background. It was so serene.
Get off we are here ,Layla was lost in thought with her eyes closed and did not hear him .
What a clutz he said and horned loudly, she opened her eyes in shock and found herself in front of her shop .
Oh I am very sorry , I got lost for a moment , she said bowing her head . No you got lost for hours he said and sped off.
ADOLS GROUPS
The boss came in late. This is the first time in a long while . He comes in before any other person. The staff murmured among themselves. As he entered , the voices reduced. There was pin drop silence .
He acknowledged them by nodding and went up to his office
Good morning Boss. His assistant greeted. Book an appointment for me with the psychologist. Tell him it's urgent.
A call came in , How are you Carlen would you like to come to the hospital for our or should I come over to the Company.
I think I am healed Max , Carlen said.
Oh shit I will be there in a jiffy.
Max was Carlen's Psychologist when he newly returned from the states. Carlen was more comfortable with him than all those aged doctors with their glasses , looking like they can see right through you.
They gave him the chills. He was happy, he met Max who was interning at the hospital where visits for check up.
Max was slightly older than Carlen, so they hit it off well after their first meeting.
He was also a very skilled psychologist.
Max arrived at the company and went up to Carlen's office.
The staff had once gossiped that they were both in a relationship because Max would always spend hours in the CEO'S office and they would end up leaving together.
Many of the ladies' hearts have been broken but they were still happy that their boss had found love . These were the thoughts of his workers unknowingly to him and Dan, his assistant.
What's the miracle Carl , Max said as he entered the office.
Carlen recollected all that happened earlier and began recounting to Max.
She rested on my chest for minutes, I felt calm and relieved, I did not have those palpitations neither did my hands shake on their own .
Also I sat with her in a close distance for almost an hour . It was very comfortable, there's was no heart palpitations or shaky hands.
Oh my goodness,this is the best news I have heard in a long time now Carlen
Max was very happy for Carlen , he had seen his struggles. It was a sickness that scientists couldn't prove the cause and could only call it a psychological reaction dfrom him.
No one was aware about this , other than Max who had been with him . He couldn't even tell his mom for fear of her reaction and would always refuse to go on any blind date she arranged for him .
He couldn't stay in crowded places with the opposite sex like the club for so long. His hands would get sweaty and shaky.
We are going to check this out , we would go to the bar once you finish . Bills on me.
Max wanted to see for himself so he invited Carlen out. He also wanted to be sure about it , so he agreed to the arrangement.
After he was done with day's work,they drove to the lounge. As his workers saw them together,they confirmed within themselves that their CEO was gay and Max was his partner.