Provoked By Her Presence [Under editing]

Chapter 9: Paparazzi unfolds

Jahniqui's POV

Thankfully the rest of yesterday was uneventful.

Today is my planned beach day and I was wide awake at 7 in the morning. My brother is supposed to tag along I only hope he doesn't change his mind. He tends to flip the switch on people like with the snap of a finger.

I picked out the white shear beach dress and sandals along with my bikini and threw them on the bed. Excited doesn't even begin to explain my mood, I haven't been to a beach in years. Taking a shower, I got dressed and when down stairs for breakfast.

When I approached the kitchen my brother was there around the island counter drinking a steamy cup of coffee. "Morning sleepy head." He said looking up from the newspaper he was reading flashing me a smile.

"You're in a good mood pal." I retorted while pouring myself some coffee from the brewing pot. "Yeah I am. I closed a 2 billion dollar deal this morning. It has been in the pipeline for a few months now." Wow! The boy makes money even while he sleeps. "That's great right?"

"Yeah it is. It's a major investment for the charity am planning to start for the less fortunate kids in Africa." You could see the passion in his sparkly blue eyes. I never knew that he was such an enthusiast when it came to children.

We left the house at around 10 in his black SUV for the beach. Our arrival there was pure chaos. The paparazzi bombarded us, cameras flashed from all different angles. They threw out questions here and there. My brother only ignored them as his body guards kept them at bay.

Some of them were asking who I was and if I was his new love interest? Oh God no! A reporter of Men In Suits magazine said it was a long time since they have seen him out with a woman after he broke up with Tishan Dacres. Was I that beautiful. Oh well I guess I am. My inner goddess jumped and grinned her teeth for a while as my ego was probably on cloud nine in this very moment.

Holding hands we did give them a show and walked down the shore line. I took off my sandals and the white sandy beach welcomed my feet without hesitation. "I challenge you to do a back flip in the water."

"You shouldn't have I have been beating you at this since I was ten dude. Let's just hope you have improved you used to look like a injured turtle in the water." Trying to hold down the laugh that beckoned to escape my mouth I slapped my hands over it.

"Shut up," he said pouting and rolling his eyes.

"Okay here we go." We took off running. As we neared the edge of the water we flipped in the air. I decided to do a double take at it. I landed in the water with a big splash before my brother. To my surprise he also did a double flip. I was taken a back that he was so good. He did improve, like a professional he came crashing down in the water beside me. 

Loud applause is what greeted us from onlookers on the beach when we came up from the water. We both blushed and took a few dives. After which we came out and grabbed our possessions. As we were about to leave a herd of girls cornered Xavier.

They all wanted his number and complemented his good look and a host of other thing which I did not need to hear. "Hey." I called his attention. "I'll be by the car when these hotties are done drooling over you." And with that I left.

On my way to the car a model like woman stopped me. "Hello?" I said or rather asked knitting my brows together. "Why'd you leave your man with those hussies to gag over?" She asked. "As much as I would like to take the credit, the poor guy down there is I brother honey!" Her eyes nearly plucked out of her head, she was speechless.

"Girl you seemed shell-shocked. Wait, are you?" I inquired." She let out a huge breath. "I guess I am. You guys did give the paparazzi a show. He famous or something?" Is she for real? Where has she been living...underground? "You don't know him?" I questioned. She was like 'Duh, if I did I wouldn't be asking".

"My brother is the CEO of Valentine's Corporation." Shock holds no bounds with this beauty infront of me. Her mouth dropped right open.

"You mean the billionaire that doesn't leave the confines of his office often enough to eat?" Yup that's my thick head brother. Nodding I left her standing open mouthed.

Xavier and I left the beach and we had lunch at an Italian dinner in the town. The place wasn't big and luxurious but the warm colors were inviting. The tables were all covered with white cloths and had vases of freshly cut flowers in them. It was crowded and i thanked God.

From there Xavier left me to get my accessories for later this evening. Said he had to go into the office.

"Dude do I look like your boss? You don't need to tell me your every move." He was like piss off already Niqui and left. I giggled and headed to the boutique across the road.

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To my readers, I don't want you guys to feel that am drawing out this book into something not romantic. But I promise that things will start to pick up in chapter 10.

I just need to get a few things out of the way so that I can get to the part where you are all waiting for.

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- Davianba