Roses Are Blue

The Aftermath

  Kimberly Thomas seized every opportunity to be around him, she was unnecessarily bothered about him, and she even started working in his father's company. She ogles him all day long and tonight she asked him to grab some drinks with her after several failed attempts. Are there other ways to brazenly show her feelings? Henry was pretty sure Kimberly had used all the methods in her art of seduction book. All except prying her way into his arms of course. Kimberley was hell-bent on holding on to her unrequited feelings for him and she was skillfully using Joshua to get close to him. She wouldn't have dared to come close had she not been his best friend's younger sister.

Ladies admired him but were wise to keep their distance, he had quite a reputation for being strictly cold to ladies who made advances towards him.

Some people thought he was a sadist who secretly whipped girls in his bedroom, some people thought he was gay, there were even some rumours that he was suffering from gynophobia, and most of his staff thought he was dating the lady before him.

Most people who knew Henry Daniels never got to know about his marriage with Linda, it would be a major shock to most people. His marriage to Linda was a quiet one. It was the only condition he gave to the Martins, he was not ready for the elaborate ceremony Mrs Martin had in mind. Instead, he got married to her in her mother's Catholic Church. With family and a handful of friends in attendance. Mrs Martin was the happiest. Her daughter who recently graduated from a prestigious college of music abroad was now getting married to a responsible gentleman. The joy of that alone drowned out the initial worry of not throwing a big party that would make the headlines.

As she walked down the aisle he fixed his eyes on her. She looked so fragile so graceful. From the way she walked to her soft melodious voice, this lady was a beauty to Behold, fair skin, brown eyes that could smite with just a glance and cute child-like behaviour. Joshua couldn't stop praising him for being so lucky that day. He stood proudly beside him, happy to be the best man. Happy that his friend is eventually getting married to someone way better than his treacherous ex Julian.

He lifted her veil after they exchanged vows. Her eyes glistened with love for him as she patiently waited for him to place his lips on hers. How adorable she was didn't matter, she wasn't the one he wanted to kiss at the altar.

He turned to face the priest and urged him to continue with the rest of the program. To the utter surprise of Joshua and everyone present.

He left for Oxford a week later. Postponing their honeymoon. It felt right then but now all he's left with is regret.

"one day you'll be chairman of beltec group of companies. Does the thought of bearing such a huge responsibility scare you?" Kimberly asked breaking the Silence.

"It's scary sometimes... I must admit, my father is the wisest man I know. Beltec thrived and became one of the biggest companies in this country because of him. I sometimes wonder if I can keep that high standard, nevertheless, I'm ready to put in my best."

Kim smiled." you'll do just fine. You're very smart and highly qualified. You've also contributed a great deal to the development of Beltec. We believe in you. "

"Thank you miss Thomas, you're pretty smart as well, Making you the CFO is a decision my father takes pride in. "

Kim flashed a self-absorbed smirk" your father sees the big picture I'm seeing. We are both intelligent, smart and competent. I own sixty percent shares of my late father's company and the company hasn't flopped under my watch. I might be young, but I have achieved a lot on my own asides from inheriting all my father's shares. My hotel is one of the grandest in this city. I have also bagged some slick endorsement deals and big connections home and abroad. With me by your side, your life will be problem free. Together we will take the Beltec group to the next level. "