Chapter 111

The family meeting was a peaceful one, although Ben Hart changed his mind on the notion that whoever was responsible for the pregnancy should not be told. He told everyone that though they needed a heir in the family, they should not forget nothing lasts forever. This he elaborated the more making them understand that the young boy if peradventure it turns out to be a boy, would one day grow into a man and possibly find his root. Meanwhile they should avoid unnecessary law suit on the side of the father he added. He ended up by encouraging Olivia not to allow the incident deter her from her aspirations. When they were through sorting out every other issues concerning the family, Ben left them to his guest house where he was to attend to his official and political matters. 

Olivia and Lucy had returned from the meeting, they sat down to analyse all that were discussed, seeing reasons with their Dad. Olivia who already considered the part of law suit if Mike found out about the pregnancy, was pleased that their Dad reasoned that much. Her main concern had shifted from the pregnancy to Kelly. Mira could identify that her sisters mood and attitude had taken a new turn after the their return from the mall. She suspected nothing else would have caused it besides the sudden reappearance of Kelly. All she did was to advise the sister to thread with caution and make sure she took the right decision so as to avoid regrets. Although Olivia hadn't totally removed her emotional attachment towards Kelly, her love for Mike was strictly intact. All she was curious about was the story that Kelly was telling her. She felt like calling Kelly to meet up for a dinner so as to get the end f the story. She couldn't imagine herself playing such role as Pauline and wondered what kind of a lady she was. 

Lucy spent the night at Sam's hotel room, as usual, it was not devoid of the sex rump. They had missed each other so much that their body was like fire. Lucy had wanted to follow the due process and observe work ethics by giving the respect accrued to Sam as the boss then give detail information on the deal, she wanted a business before pleasure approach, but Sam waved all that off. He so much believed on Olivia that he told Lucy to forget about the details as he was sure that having gone with Olivia for the inspection, everything would be fine. He asked her not to worry as he invited her to celebrate the success so far and to have a feel of her which he had missed so much. They were to expect the good landing in a week's time, and the agency that would handle the clearing had already been notified. After their enjoyment, Sam asked Lucy if she would love to move into her official residence when the deal was over, he told her that attached to it would b an official car. He added that she should make sure her relationship with Olivia does not go sour, as many more contracts would emanate from that. Lucy was so happy, she appreciated Sam, they left the room to the usual VIP lounge where other staff of the firm where introduced to Lucy after which they made merry.

Mike got to his room, he thought of what his life was turning into, he wasn't like this, this was more like Brains' kind of life. How he suddenly became such a man with different women surprised him. Now that he had got so entangled with Cindy, he wouldn't know how and where  to tell her he was going when he travels to fulfill his promise to Margaret. One thing he was sure of was that all of the women were big time contacts that he need not joke with. In fact he knew that with wisdom and cautious dealings, he was on his way to becoming a billionaire in Dollars. All he needed was to think out a valid and believable excuse to give Cindy why he wouldn't b around for a few days. What if she insisted on joining him on the trail he thought. He couldn't think out any answer to that, he finally decided to let it be, trusting that he would figure something out when his head became cool. He had his shower and lay down for a good rest.

Margaret had her plan settled, her family were eager to meet the young man who had swept their sister off her feet. One of the things that helped their believability being that she spoke so we'll of Mike, her expression of him was convincing, the reason was not far fetched as she was deeply in love with him. Even though she knew it was basically an arrangement. She knew her family so well and being a wealthy family, they would want the best party especially to impress whoever was the special guest, in this case Mike. Margaret would have been bothered a bit when it come to her Dad, he had his way of intimidating people, this was partly in their lineage and on the other hand his affluence, but she was confident that the Mike she had come to know, would take care of that. She also believed that the entire family gathered wouldn't in any way affect Mikes disposition negatively. She made up her mind that she had to let Mike finish up what was left of the inspection in one day and make sure th consignment left their company for shipment. She had come to trust her instinct, believing that even though Mike leaves for his country, he would make himself available whenever she needed him. She went in for her night rest making up her mind to call Mike he next morning.

Olivia woke Kelly up very early the next day, she lied to him that she had an engagement in the afternoon, thereby asking that they schedule for breakfast at the " Good Morning" which was strictly for breakfasts. Kelly couldn't refuse that, so they scheduled for 8am. Kelly arrived the place at 8am dot, while he was about to sit down, Olivia walked in. They made their choices from the menu presented, it was a fast one before Kelly continued his story. He didn't want Olivia to ask or remind him. 

When Kelly and Pauline got to the client office, everyone admired them, some mistook them to be a couple. They got to the Managing directors office, protocols where removed so they had an express entrance. The discussed was fabulous, Pauline gave Kelly opportunity to talk, and the MD of the company was so much impressed that he didn't hide it. He told Pauline that he envy her for having such a genius in the company. The deal was sealed, and memorandum of understanding signed. Account number of Pauline's company was giving and money on the tune of $5billion US dollars was transferred there and then. Kelly couldn't believe his eyes, what he never knew was that the visit, even though it was for business, hidden under the business was his introduction to friends and business associates as a prospective son-in-law. 

Olivia adjusted herself on the seat, she had thought she heard it all as relates to Pauline, she never knew that the family were part of the game. 

So what happened next? She asked

Other deals took place one after the other, Kelly was at the fire front of them all. Some of the deal he had to single handedly go for and deliver. Parties were thrown month on month with the cream de la cream of the city present. He was introduced to all and sundry to an extent that when he was on the road driving, the police would stop his car, immediately they saw his name on the license, they would apologize for the delay and ask him to go. He got express services in malls, to an extent that queues were not meant for him. These privileges, turned him to a lord in the entire city. He began to notice another twist to it, the beautiful ladies were always gossiping whenever he found himself around them, he once overheard one telling the others that he was already taking and that he was the son-in-law to the Roberts. When the other lady asked which Robert, the response was Pauline's father. At that point, the eyes that were fixed on him shifted to other things as they concentrated on their table. It was either he was with Pauline or he was alone. 

Wow! That explains the various excuses when I complained your attitude towards my calls, Olivia stated.

Kelly couldn't respond to that, he felt there was no need for a response. All he wanted was to make things right with Olivia, he wasn't sure they would come back together again, but he knew he had hurt her and wanted to get her to forgive him. So he ignored the statement and continued the story.

While this was going on, Pauline noticed that Kelly had one call he usually give attention to, she didn't want it to disturb her initially, but at some point, she became uncomfortable with it. When she confronted Kelly on that, he told her she was his course mate and a friend. He thought that was settled as she never brought it up again...

Oh! You couldn't muster courage to let her know I am your girlfriend, Olivia interrupted.

Kelly was about to respond when Olivias phone rang, Mira asked where she was, as her attention was needed at home immediately. She had to apologize to Kelly who excused her. They got into Kellys car and he dropped her off at home, promising to see her at dinner.