Chapter 2: Move Your Body

-Noah's Pov-

*A few months later...*

I opened my eyes only to behold the woman, I was supposed to marry. For me, our relationship was nothing more alliance programmed by her father and my father.

Maria, was a nice girl, after all she was best friend. We attended the same elementary school, and same high school. The only thing that separated us was college. With one look at Maria one would think she was so innocent and a good girl. I mean she was to me but when we reunited after five years apart, she had completely changed. I remembered her carrying this angelic face that always smiled, but it seems like her features had some spice to the.

The color of her eyes were identical to mine, two happy pairs of ocean blue irises, I remembered back then people always mistook us for twins. Now, she had a slender body with a curvy cute a** cheeks that held little stretch marks which was completely my thing.

Her new matured face held an oval structure, with curvy light-brown eyebrows that complemented her long light-brown strands of straight hair. Her was nose structured in a pointy way, and was quite small which was cute for her modeling career.

she was the complete definition of a model

She lay beside me in her sleepy naked form, her eyes closed, and her arms resting on my chest. Her skin possessed this dark freckles which I found attractive. She was a typical California Lady.

Despite our dating chemistry, I knew something was missing.

Do I love her? Yes, I did

Was I in love with her? That, I had no answer to.

Slowly and quietly, I detached myself from her body to go take a piss and get ready for the day.

It was a weekend and a spring weekend in California was always the same. People went about their various businesses and whatnot, whereas I just stayed indoors buried in my work.

I got up from the bed, heading straight for the bathroom when I heard her voice, which had me turning around to look at her sleepy form.

“What time is it?” she asked,.

The question was directed more to herself while her hands reached for her phone which was placed on the nightstand. The moment her eyes caught a glance of the time she jumped off the bed walking toward where I stood looking at her.

“Morning handsome” she greeted which was followed a soft kiss on my lips, before proceeding to the bathroom. I smiled at her while she went in, closing the door afterward.

I sighed. I guess I would to make do with one of the guest bathrooms. As I proceeded to head out of the room, I heard my phone ringing.

As soon as I saw the call, I huffed, it was Benjamin. He and I were not that close. Moreover, upon the recent argument we had about the investors, it was a very odd moment to call me.

I took a deep breath as I proceeded to answer the phone, it got disconnected. I frown which was followed by me sighing before leaving the room.

Stupid man.

At times, I wondered if we were from the same parents, considering he always wanted to get under my skin in one way or another.

He was my dad and mom's favorite while I was the ‘rebel’ considering I refused to take part in the family business. However, for some reason, I do not know how my brother found his way into my company

Before now he was a ghost shareholder and he only decided to make his presence known to me yesterday because that we had a deal to close with the foreign investor.

I could still remember the event like it was yesterday because it is yesterday.

I decided to use the opportunity to take a quick shower, knowing my schedule on weekends is flexible.

Heading out of the bathroom after a few minutes, I met with the one of my house staff to give her a description of what I would like to have for breakfast.

The moment I dismissed her, Maria called out to me as she walked down the stairs.

“I will see later this evening ?” she asked me but I was not in the mood to see anyone today. Especially her.

Locking my blue eyes into hers, my head went into a 360 debate on whether or not I wanted her around this evening. I mean I had no plans but I did not want her company.

“No, baby. I have other things I would like to attend to. Remember, I have a very interesting project I have to work with the investors.

She frowned, but it was suddenly followed with a smile.

“Okay, I will just call you later. I have to meet up with some clients and advertising brands today, I will see you when I see you...” She proceeded to walk away before finally saying, “Please tell the maids to change the sheet. It has some stains from last night.

I could hear the smirk come from her voice but it did not matter because she did not stop to look at me.

“Sir, your breakfast is ready,” came Penelope's voice. She was the youngest amongst the staff I had.

“Thank you. Let me go dress up and come down okay...?” I proceeded to walk away when immediately remembered the habit my staff had. I turned towards her saying, “Do remember to take a few for yourself as well as others.” she nodded before I headed for the stairs.

***

-Zaria's Pov-

“Mom, I am okay,” I said to her from the phone. I could sense she was worried.

“Are you sure? You have had breakfast, right? The bakery store isn't as forthcoming as it used to be; I will have sent a few notes to you.” I smiled.

“Mom, I am okay! Remember, I had little money after I paid my rent, okay...? It could take me till I get my first salary.” I was trying to stay positive about the interview I was going to go for on Monday.

“Okay, have you heard from your sister, Zaniab?” she asked me.

To be honest, I have not had from her since I came to San Francisco, but I had plans of calling her. Zaniab was a very isolated child. I was sure she was on campus doing well. I planned to split my salary so I could send some money to her to get a few things.

“I plan on phoning her today, Mom,” I said to her with a convincing tone.

“Alright, sweetie. I talk to you later. Looks like your call brought me so much luck; I have some customers coming in. We will talk later, okay?”

She hung up with so much excitement, which made me smile.

Sitting down on the chair as I looked at the mirror in front of me. I decided to get out of the house to go do some grocery shopping seeing I have not had the opportunity to do that since I moved in.

After doing a little bit of care routine on my face and allowing my hair to fall to my shoulders. My hair was a mess, so I planned to style it by Sunday evening. I mean, this is California. I am not so much sure if the people were churchy.

I picked up a simple outfit from my box, just a pair of blue jeans and a blue shirt with a pair of black Snickers that has white ropes.

Then, I left. Stepping out on a weekend in San Francisco sent me so much excitement, and the atmosphere was a little friendly and beautiful. I love the sight of people going about their own business. Men and women wore the typical California outfit, which I must say, I love. It was simple yet classy.

It was a good thing I did my research before moving here. I mean, I would have felt odd amongst them.

Walking into the local grocery store had me awestruck. It was filled with all varieties of house times. In front of me held some varieties of sweets and pastries that would attract the kids walking past with their parents, towards the side of both ends of the roll held toiletries and the other handheld tomatoes and towards the far end held different types of bread and dairy products. I could not see the other view of the store because I had what I wanted within me.

I picked up some toiletries as well as bread and other items like milk and sugar and other essential things that could last me for some days.

“Zaria!” I could hear someone call my name, I turned behind me to see who it was. Well, I was shocked, dumbfounded, I was in short of words.

You would not believe who was standing behind me. There she was, classy as always, and the smile that snatched up my expression was totally worth it