SWNOVELS Chapter 53: Nina
I stood up from the bed having been awake for a while now since I couldn't sleep. My mind was tangled with the thought of Michael. I still don't understand why he wanted to see me and I don't even know how to tell Dad about it.
Sis
pocket side.
are you awake?" Shane's voice called out to me from the sitting room as I stood up and went to meet him. He was dressed in his uniform which consisted of a navy blue short and a white short sleeves shirt with the school logo printed in multi colour at the breast "Shane, what do you want?" I ask him, stretching and yawning. Shane closed his nose playfully as I smack him on the back causing him to erupt in laughter.
"Mom said to come call you for yoga" shame replied as my face twitched in dismay. I still don't understand why mom will want me to meditate. Why do I need all those scraps when I could have the best exercise with Michael.
"Urgh_I hate Yoga" I exclaimed bitterly, going over to lay my bed and arrange random things in my room while Shane watched me with his hands folded across his chest.
"But yoga is good. It makes you more beautiful and fit" Shane replied as he turned to walk out of my room.
"Say that when you are the one forced to do it " I rolled my eyes at him while Shane struck his tongue out to me making a funny face at me as I smiled at him.
"Tell mom, I will join her shortly," I told Shane as he nodded and stepped out, closing the door gently behind him.
I walked into the adjoining bathroom to brush my teeth and changed out of my sleep wear into a more suitable wear for yoga. Oh! How I hate it.
Walking down the stairs, mom was seated on the mat with her legs folded on her knees and her hands spread out meditating. I tiptoed down to an empty mat close to her and imitated her posture while struggling for balance.
I still don't understand why mom deems this important? I can't wait until I get back to my apartment though I dreaded going back because of Deborah. I can't believe her dad asked Michael to sign a prenup and he agreed to it. "Nina, Go get ready, you are going to the office with me" Dad's loud voice called out to me from up the stairs. I smiled at him as I quickly stood up and went to shower and dressed appropriately for work.
Going down the stairs to the dinning, breakfast was ready as mom and dad were seated at the dining. Shane was there too as he was eating his breakfast, his school bus will soon be there.
"Nina. How are you? Any migraines?" Mom asked me as she came over to check my body temperature. I swat her hands away as I walked over to sit down beside my brother. She has become very clingy after the accident that it's starting to get on my nerves. "I'm okay mom. I don't have any migraines and my legs are not hurting me either" I replied after some time as she nodded and went back to her seat. Don't get me wrong, though I loved the attention they have been giving me but don't you think it's getting too much. Sis you shouldn't have behaved that way with mom can't you see she's not happy". Shane whispers slowly to me. I turned to stare at mom, she sensed my eyes on hers causing her to stare at me offering me a sad smile. I felt bad for saying that to her... Dad and I had finally arrived at the office after dropping Shane off at school. The school bus was late today.
I walked down the familiar hallway down to the elevator that will take us to my dad's office.
Everyone was greeting me on the quick recovery while I smiled back in response. This was the first time I was going to the office after my accident.
Getting to my dad's office, I dropped my purse on the floor and slumped down on the couch stretching my legs causing my dad to chuckle as he went over to his desk.
"Nina, I need your help with Feller Jr. "Dad called me as I frowned, he was going through the document of the contract.
"Urgh dad I hate that arrogant bastard son of a bitch "I swore heavily as I walked over to my dad's table.
"Watch your tongue Ina, Have you forgotten he's our client?" Dad told me sternly with a slight smile on his lips.
"I'm sorry dad. What about him?" I asked dad as I sat down opposite him and went through the documents.
"He refused the products we sent to him saying that you had promised him to make them yourself " Dad replied with his hands folded across his chest as he watched me.
"What?" I shouted angrily as I stood up" that lying son of a bitch. I bet his father is not aware of this" I said to dad as he nodded.
I took out my phone and quickly dial Mr. Feller's number. It rangs continuously for a while before he picked up.
"Hello! Feller on the line" Mr. Feller's sleepy voice called out from the other line.
"Hello! Good morning sir. Miss. Miller speaking, "I answered as I strolled around the office.
"Ha! Miss Miller. How are you? I'm so glad to hear from you. I'm sorry about the accident" Mr. Feller said with a hint of a smile on his voice.
"I'm good sir. Thanks for asking. About the products Sir?" I told him the reason why I was calling him...
"Yes about that, I understand that's why I have extended the date for the delivery. You don't have to worry about it and rest" Mr. Feller announced slowly confirming my guess. That lying son of his went behind his back to sent the products back to our company with the stupid flimsy excuse I've ever heard. "No. The products were sent to your company but Mr. Feller Jr sent them back to us. I wanted to know the reason why? Is it not to the standard and quality you requested for?" I asked him as my dad watched me with a smile on his face.
"What?" Mr. Feller exclaimed, shocked." I have never received any products from your company. I will check it out and get back to you" Mr. Feller said and hung up as I slumped down on the chair.
"I'm sorry about that dad. That man was not in support of his dad signing with our company in the first place" I replied as I apologized to my father who nodded as he went back to sorting out files on his table.
The phone rang again, I took it from the table to see that it was Mr. Feller calling again. I dash to accept it.
"Yes sir" I called into the phone losing my breath.
"Yes, Miss. Miller. I have checked and confirmed the receipt of the products please can you send it back to us? The products designs are okay and the quality is just as we have requested. I'm sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused you" Mr. Feller replied, causing me to smile. I'm so happy that I was able to resolve the issue. Imagine the amount of money that will be lost and the materials.
"Thank you very much sir. I will get to it immediately and hopefully, you will get your products by the end of this week"
"Thank you, Miss. Miller. And have a nice day" Mr. Feller replied and hung up. Dad was grinning from ear to ear by the time I dropped the call.
"Wow!!! My daughter is now the CEO and best negotiator of our time" Dad said with a smile on his face, clapping his hands as he came over to hug me.
"Thank you dad, though I'm not interested in taking over your company. You know I love journalism" I replied as dad frowned at me. I know he has always wanted me to take over his company.
"Come on dad! Don't be sad. Shane will do the job well " I told him, squeezing his hands to reassure him.
Dad nodded as he went to the intercom to call his personal assistant. I stepped out of the office to the balcony to give him privacy to converse with his personal assistant.
I inhaled the morning air, as the scent of flowers got on my nose. I looked up at the sky, where the sun was just getting ready to shine. My thought immediately went to Michael. I can't wrap my head around him signing the contract. What does this mean?
"Well it means he has accepted to get married to Deborah. Meaning, you have to look for another man to build your life with" My subconscious replied glaring at me. I ignored her. How do I start again? How do I force my heart which only knows Michael to love another? "Deborah will stop at nothing until she gets Michael. Why are you ready to risk your life for a man who is not making any effort to keep you?" My subconscious continued as she roared her opinion at me.
"And Austin will stop at nothing until he gets Deborah," I replied with a smile on my face. The sound of my phone ringing brought me out of my thoughts as I walked back inside to check my phone.
I gasped as soon as I saw the number, I tiptoed outside and wouldn't want Dad to find out who was calling me.
Safely outside only then could I accept the call, putting it to my ear "Hello" I called out nervously short of breath.
"Hello Nina. Meet me at the cafe by your dad's office in the next five minutes" She called out into the phone without any pleasantries and hung up.
I walked out and grabbed my purse and ran outside after telling my dad not to wait for me that I will see him at home.
"Nina
Ina
Ina!!" Dad's frantic voice was all I heard as I raced down the hallway into the street that leads to the little cafe shop.
I stopped in front of the cafe shop to catch my breath and fix my make up and hair which was scattered due to my running.
With my hair and makeup in place. I opened the door and walked in. I forced my feet to walk to the one woman I never expected to see again after she had sent me out of her house some months ago. "You are here" Mrs. Thompson said as she sipped the coffee in her hands with such grace and elegance that only a rich and classy woman like her could afford it.
I nodded since I couldn't trust myself to speak. Different thoughts were running through my head. What did she want? How did she find me? Has she realised her mistake and wants me back with Michae?
"Sit down" She said, gently dropping the cup on the table. I gulped as I drew out the chair across from her and sat down nervously.
"I'm glad you are awake. I wanted to tell you that at the wedding but since you were busy, I couldn't tell you" Mrs. Thomson replied as I nodded looking elsewhere but her.
She held my hands across the table with a smile causing my heart to leap" Nina, you are a very beautiful and good girl!. All mothers will want you for their son and I appreciate that you love my son unconditionally"
"Thank you so much ma'am " I smiled as my eyes sparkled with happiness. Finally, she has agreed for Michael and I to be together.
"But
"Mrs. Thomson continued, causing my eyes to stare at her." The Meltons and the Thomsons have been friends since we were young. It has always been our dreams to see our kids together but now that they were supposed to be together, you came and kept them apart. I need your help to make this work. Please I'm begging you"
I couldn't say anything for a long time. I forced the tears that threatened to escape back and stood up. Without saying anything, I stepped out into the street and walked home as tears streamed down my face. Why? Why did this have to happen to me? Why did she have to keep reminding me that Michael and I can never be together?