Chapter three

NOAH’s MANSION

Noah walked into the sitting room with two of his acquaintances.

He ushered them to seat while he also took his seat.

Kristine also walked in as they’d met at the office and both came back to his house to discuss business.

They all sat as Noah brought out bunch of files and placed them on the center table.

“This the proposal for farm city…please go through it and tell me what you think “

He said,just then Cherie trotted down the stairs

Clad in a bum short and a tank top exposing her long fair legs with her hair packed in a messy bun.

He almost didn’t recognize her.

Oblivious to their presence she approached Lillian who had just taken their orders And was on her way to the kitchen.

“Lily…am starving “

She whined.

Noah’s eyes twinkled as he stared at her.

“Who’s this”

Kristine’s voice jolted him and alerted Cherie as she turned and gasped.

“Uhh…m-my wife”

He blurted but felt strangely proud.

Cherie retreated and ran back upstairs

“my wife” rang in her ears and her heart fluttered

“Your wife?”

Kristine asked wide eyed

Noah nodded.

“I had no idea you got married”

Kristine’s voice wasn’t pleasant as she flicked her nails.

“Let’s go agead and review the proposal for the farm city development”

Noah said leaning forward but Kristine got up and grabbed her bag.

“Am sorry Noah I have other things to do…let’s deal with it some other time “

With that she left.

In her car

Kristine heart kept racing

If only she’d came earlier she would’ve have been the one to marry Noah.

“Fuck”

She cursed bringing out her phone

She dialed a number and placed the phone on her ear.

“Let’s meet”

AT A COFFEE SHOP

Theophilus Winter walked in hands in pocket.

He sighted Kristine sitting at the far end and approached her.

He drew a seat and sat opposite her.

“What would you like to have sire”

a waitress asked.

“Iced Americano please”

He winked at her and she blushed.

Kristine rolled her eyes at them and sat back crossing her legs.

“ espresso, “ Kristine said before the waitress could asked her.

“So…welcome back”

Theo said immediately the waitress left.

“Thank you Theo” Kristine replied Flickering her nails.

“Am a busy man kris…..what do you have to tell me “

He stated

Kristine nodded.

She was thinking.

Is she making the right decision

But How would she sit back and watch the man she’d adore her whole life be taken away.

She’d always gotten what she wanted and Noah wouldn’t be an exception.

She made up her mind and leaned forward.

“I need you to do something for me”

She began in a firm voice

Theo became interested as he also leaned forward.

“What is in it for me sweetie?”

He asked with a smug smile.

Kristine eyed him.

“Don’t you want to know what it is first?”

Theo smirked and clasped his hand.

“I don’t care...all that matters is what I get from it….so tell me…what’s the price?”

Excitement sounded in his voice.

“ you’ve always wanted the president spokesman position”

Kristine replied.

“It’s quite obvious “

He replied

“I’ll give it to you…only if you get the job done”

Theo huffed not believing her.

“The last time I checked, it belong to your beloved man?….why would you give it to me?”

He leaned back to the chair.

“have I ever gone back on my words?”

Theo shook his head

“what do I have to do”

Kristine placed a file on the table and pushed it towards Theo.

Theo picked it up and went through it.

“Ohhhh…..She’s a pretty one”

His eyes lit up.

“You can have her if you like her that much ….but she’s married”

She stated .

“That’s all?”

He asked and Kristine nodded.

“Unbelievable ... .this is real right?”

.

“Do it fast….or it'll be too late“

Kristine said.

THE VICE PRESIDENT MANSION

Theo walked in high spirit but his expression changed when he saw his father.

“Where have you been”

Mr Palmer asked as soon as Theo walked into the sitting room

“Here and there…is a problem “

He replied nonchalantly

Mr Palmer approached him

“For how long will you continue to do this?”

Theo rolled his eyes

Not again.

“I spoke to prime minister…you’ll resume working in his office…if you do a good job in no time you’ll become his right hand man”

Mr Palmer said.

Theo walked past him and sat on the couch.

“don’t worry dad…I’ve got a more suitable position in mind…and I know you’ve been eyeing that position For a long time.”

“What do you mean?”

Mr Palmer asked.

“Noah Sterling…didn’t you want him out?…..I’ll take him out and take his place…just give me time”

NOAHS MANSION

“Boss said we should pick some outfits for you”

Lilian said as Cherie walked out of the bathroom.

Cherie flashed her a look.

“He did?”

She was surprised

“Yes ma’am “

Lilian replied.

“Is there an occasion…like a ball or something “

She asked wiping her hair.

“Not at all….you’re having dinner with his family today…this is your first meeting with your in laws…you need to look glamorous”

***

At the mall.

Cherie kept trying all the dresses Lilian picked out for her and she perfectly fit in each and everyone of them.

“We’ll take everything”

Lillian had said to the attendant and faced Cherie.

“Boss would surely be satisfied…if you show up wearing these “

She was excited and Cherie just smiled as she tagged along.

It was time to fit the shoes and lilian had to use the restroom.

Cherie decided to look around.

The shop dazzled with different designers outfits,shoes,bags and cosmetics.

She picked out a shoe to try on but before she could sit and try them,someone called out her name.

“Cherie”

The hair on her neck stood

That soft yet chilly voice.

The voice that had traumatized her childhood and made her lost her voice and place.

The voice she wasn’t ready to face yet.

Cherie shivered.

Oh no…not now

She turned around slowly

“Hi….cianne”