Arrival of Mirabel

Next day

Max's POV:

I left home very early in the morning. I didn't even take breakfast.

I didn't want to see Xandra. I don't want to see her jealous face even though she didn't admit she was jealous.

I went to a cafeteria and stay there till it was 10:45am before I left for the airport_ the flight was just landing.

I saw a familiar face come down from the plane. It's Mirabel

'she's really beautiful, more than I remembered. She looks different. In truth, she will surely turn heads wherever she go but when compared with Xandra, I know she pale. Xandra is far more sexy,more curvy,more classy,taller,just more of everything '.

I slapped my head,' what am I doing? How can I compare them?'. I scolded myself.

I could see her coming towards me smiling sheepishly. She was dragging a travelling bag behind her.

" Hey". She said when she got to me and hugged me. I hugged her back.

" I've missed you so much". She said and I gave a small smile.

" Dad said we are both going to the board meeting ". She said still smiling while I just nod my head.

She hooked her hand with mine and we walked towards the car. We sat in the back seat.

" Drive to Saterite ". I said to my driver.

" Ok sir ". He started the car.

Lexi's POV:

I've been having this stomach ache since I woke up. Nelson had to come to my room since he's awake. He said Max went out.

I thought it was just some minor pains. But then,it started to grow severe. I've been having this pain since morning and this is past noon.

I was sweating despite the heat. The pain is just too unbearable. I was even crying, hard.

" Xandra, sorry. What should I do? I don't want to see you cry". He said crying too. That touched me.

" Call me the second driver '. I said weakly.

He sniffled before leaving the room to call the driver.

" Ah, Ah" I shouted in pain. The pain was excruciating.

I've always dread menstrual pains,so I have a prescribed drug I take but it finished last month.

The door opened and the driver and Nelson came in. I was crying seriously.

" Ma, you called for me". He bowed.

" I pointed to my phone," call Max ". Managed to say.

Max's POV:

We have been in this meeting now for about 1hr. They talked about all sort of unimportant things. Then my father spoke up

" For this partnership to work out well,we have to create a bond between both families ". Referring to Mira's father who's is a CEO of another company.

" You, Max, will get engaged to Mira ". He continued.

I hissed.

* Isn't that good". Mira's father nodded smiling. Mira was obviously happy about it too.

I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I brought it out to check the caller and it turned out to be Xandra. I unwittingly smiled as I picked the call.

" Hey Xandra". I said smiling into the phone but my smile froze when I heard a man's voice.

" Who are you? Why are you with her phone?". I said coldly.

" It's the driver sir. Miss Xandra is not fine. She has been rolling on my bed since morning. She's in pain sir".

That shocked me. I didn't see her before leaving so I don't know she's fine or not.

" I'm on my way ". I said cutting the call.

I stood up immediately.

" I'll be on my way. I have an emergency to attend to ". I didn't wait for their reply before charging out.

" Who could have made him so worried?". I could hear my father saying.

On getting home, I rushed to Xandra's room only to see her resting her head on the driver's laps and he was stroking her head.

My blood boiled.' How could he?'.

I rushed to his side and gave him a resounding slap. He looked shocked.

" How dare you?". I shouted at him. He was already on his feet by now.

" Sir I- I -s-she was...".

" Get out". I shut him up.

" Max". I heard Xandra called weakly and that Calmed the raging storm.

" Are you okay?". I stooped by the bed side.

" I'm not. Can you take me to hosp... ". She shouted in pain before fainting.

" Xandra, Xandra". I called shaking her.

Then I carried her out of the room. Nelson was trudging behind me. I almost forgot he was also in the room.

I put her in the car and drove madly to the hospital.

The nurses rushed her in and took her to the ER while we stayed in the waiting room.

The doctor came out soon enough and I ran to him.

" How is she now? Is she ok?" I asked the doctor and he smiled.

" Yes, she's okay now. It's just severe menstrual cramps and we've given her drugs so she's ok now. You'll need to buy her pads right now so she can change". I breathed in relief.

" Can I go see her first?". I asked.

" Sure, why not ".

I went to the ER to see her awake in the bed.

" You okay?".

" Yeah ".

" What brand of pad do you use?". I saw colour rushed to her cheeks as she blushed.

" Oh,um... Virony ". She said softly.

" Ok, I'll be back soon,rest well". I quickly left to buy it at a nearby store and went back to meet her.

" Here it is ".

She took it from me and went to the adjoining bathroom to change,her clothe has been cleaned,. She came back and sat on the bed. She was looking down throughout. Any one could tell she's ashamed. I don't blame her though.

We went home soon after.

On getting home, I put her to sit in the living room.

" Are you really ok now?".

" Yeah, I'm okay. It's just cramps". She said softly.

" Is it always like this?". I asked again and she blushed lightly.

" Uh, well maybe. My doctor recommended a drug for that so it doesn't hurt anymore. The drug was exhausted last month, so naturally, the pain came back ".

" Do you know the name of the drug?". I asked her.

" Yeah sure. Why ask?".

" I'll give you some money... ".

" No, I don't take money I don't work for. ". She cut me short.

" I'll pay in advance. Don't say no".

" Okay then ".

I transferred 100,000XOF to her account.

" I think I should go and make lunch, I'm hungry". She said

" I'm hungry too". Nelson also said.

" Why are you both so hungry?". I asked.

" We didn't eat breakfast". Nelson replied.

" Oh, well then. I'll make lunch. Anything in mind". I said looking at Xandra.

" You can just make fish salad".

" Ok,then. I'll get to it now". I stood up.

" How was your meeting today?". I stopped on my tracks and flashbacked to what happened earlier.

* You, Max, will get engaged to Mira*

My face hardened.

" It was fine" I replied coolly leaving for the kitchen.

Lexi's POV:

"Oops, that guy is just so... I don't know how to describe him". I muttered under my breath.

" You are okay now, right?" Nelson asked.

" Yeah, thanks to daddy ". I felt embarrassed when I remembered how he bought me sanitary pads.

" So, when will we continue our house?". He asked again.

" Now that I have my salary,we will go shopping tomorrow and also buy planks so we can continue ". I answered cupping his cheeks.

" And thanks for staying with me ". I added and carried him on my lap.

" I stayed because I love you and I don't want you to cry". He said softly. It moved me.

" I love you too cute Nelson". I said stroking his hair while he rested his head on me.

" Xandra". He murmured.

" Yes"

" I have two requests".

" Anything for you cutie".

" Can I call you Mom?".

" Yeah sure, I'll love it".

" The second one. Mom, please don't ever leave me. My Dad said my Mom left me". He said in a shaky voice.

" I promise you. I'll never ever leave you no matter what".

" Thank you Mom". He hugged me and I hugged him back.

I turned on the TV and we watched till lunch was ready.

After Max left for work, I and Nelson dressed up and went shopping.

" See this,it will fit daddy". Nelson pointed to a particular robe.

' truly, this robe is gonna fit him. It's ashes colour. He should like it.

" Yeah". I replied and put it in the shopping cart.

" Do you know Dad's birthday is next month"?".

"..."

"No, I don't. But now that I do, I'm gonna get him a gift. What do you think?". I said after recovering from the initial astonishment.

" Yes Mom, it's cool".

I bought clothes, shoes and other things. I also bought pack of wool and knitting pin. It's being long since I knit.

'My hands are itching to do so'.

I also bought cardboards,glue, anything at all that I needed For paper craft and I also bought some things for Nelson, including toys. I didn't forget to buy my drugs too.

We left for home and I ordered planks online. It was delivered about two hours later. We resumed our work in the garden.

Our bodies were glistening with sweat by the time we finished for the day. We went inside to freshen up.

" Max isn't back yet, let's go make dinner". We entered the kitchen and started cooking. It was hot so I was wearing a very short bums and some tight fitting top.

" Lemme help you slice onions" Nelson said.

" You'll cry if you do".

" I'll still do it anyway ".

I wanted him to experience it for himself so I gave him some onions to chop.

" Thanks ". He muttered.

And almost immediately, tears started rolling off his cheeks.

" It stings ". He said cleaning the tears.

" I told you so stop already ".

" No, I'll do it. I can do it ". He said with a determined look and I couldn't do anything.

I smiled," you are just as stubborn as your Dad ".

" Thanks". I rolled my eyes and continue with the cooking.

Max was back by the time I finished cooking. I took Nelson in my arms and proceeded to the dinning table.

" Now eat " I said after sitting him down and dishing out his food.

" Thanks Mom ". He said before he digged into his food.

Max looked surprised.

" I'll take my shower before eating, I'm all sweaty ". I said pecking Nelson's cheeks before leaving.

I felt Max followed me but I didn't look back.

" Why are you following me? I want to go take a shower so you should leave or you want to join me in the shower". I said looking back at him with cold eyes before entering my room and he followed me inside.

He locked the door behind him.

" As much as I would love to, I can't?". He replied as he stared down at me.

He was staring at me head to toe like. His eyes lingered on my Chest before proceeding downward. I unconsciously shivered under his hard stares. I was practically paralyzed by his stares, I couldn't move an inch.

He looked back up at my lips while he licked his lips. He then started moving towards me. I instinctively moved back.

His eyes dilated with hunger, for my body, looks like he can do anything at that moment and strangely, I want him to.

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