BEGUILED

CHAPTER 16

FINALE PART 2

When he said “say goodbye to your mother because you’re going to see her on Monday”, I knew we are going to a vacation, so I made sure to pack in my small luggage. Mom laid out all the outfits Hunter bought for me on the bed and I packed most of them. I also pack my new three sets of lingerie because I know this weekend is going to be packed with sex, so I just need him to be amazed each night with a different piece. Mom bought me a box of condoms, stating she approves of Hunter but she is not ready to be a grandmother. Well I am also not ready to be a mom. I still need to be a baby to my mom and I know if I bring another person in the mix, she or he will suck all the love and attention I get from mom. Luckily Hunter had a vasectomy, so currently he can’t procreate and I am also preventing using the loop.

“You’re sure you have everything you need?” mom asks as I wheel my luggage to the door.
“Yes mom. Stop worrying.”
She pouts. “You know I will never stop worrying about you, even when I am underground and you’re old and Grey.” She opens her arms and I hug her. “I love this. You are glowing, my love, and it has nothing to do with make up.”

I smile. “I never thought I would get a man who is so obsessed with me. Who loves me unconditionally and treats me like a queen. Is this how dad treated you?”

She nods and blows air with her hands in her eyes just so she doesn’t cry. “He was also a giver and he actually ruined me because in every man I meet, I am always looking for those qualities your father had. If I could negotiate with God, I know I would only ask Him to bring back your father because he was the best I have ever had and he left me with a female version of him.” She brushes my cheeks and hugs me once more. The topic of my father always bring tears to her eyes.

“I know he was the best, but you should give me a chance without looking for dad in them.”

“Well they should know they have big shoes to fill before they even start to get friendly with me.” I give up. I raise my hands in surrender and she laughs. “If Hunter were to die, you would also be like me. Having high standards when it comes to love is not your fault. It means that only the man God made for you will reach them, because we all have soul mates at the end of the day and mine is no longer on this earth.”

My phone beeps and I take it out. Hunter is already here. “Okay. My man is here. Remember to give love a chance. Love you.” I kiss her cheeks and she folds her arms on her chest. I laugh. Why is she being petty? “Okay, I love you mommy.” I hug her and she hugs me back.

“I love you more, my princess. remember to have fun and stay safe. Remind Hunter that if he switches up on you, I will become the worst predator this earth has ever seen and I will be his worst nightmare.”

“Stop threatening my man, ma.” I blow her a kiss and head out. On the elevator, I bump into a couple from work who seem like they were having a quickie in there before I interrupted them. “Don’t mind me. This is the only day you should show case your love freely. But remember to keep it PG for our virgin eyes.” They both laugh. The elevator opens on the ground floor and I see Hunter standing there wearing a black dress shirt and dress pants with my shoes. I mean the shoes I bought for him earlier on. He takes a few steps when he sees me and stares at me for what looks like an eternity before looking down at his pants and shifting his dick. Did he have to do that in the open? I just laugh and walk closer to him.

I decided on a crossed back high slit orange dress which is the only thing I bought for myself on this outfit. The shoes which are black Steve Madden Breslin Dress up heels and the white gold 0.30ct diamond cushion Halo pendant both were part of Hunters presents from this morning. I installed a ginger curly weave and did make up, so that’s why he is blown away. It’s the combo. It’s communicating.

“Having superpowers is the only that can explain you being more beautiful each time I see you. It’s like I am seeing you for the first time.”
“It’s words like these that will get laid faster than you can say condom.”
He laughs and steps closer to me and wraps his arms around my waist. “What’s the luggage for? I was going to buy you all your vacation outfits. I still am.”
I roll my eyes. “I won’t stop you from spending your money on me, but with the rate you’re going, there are clothes that I won’t even get to try on because of you.” He grins.
“See what happens when you drive an old man like me crazy? It’s like I am experiencing love for the first time. So this is just starters. I am still going to spoil you until you’re like ‘pheza ngoku dali’.” His Zulu accent is cute but when he switches to Xhosa, my God, he is hilarious. I laugh and he just smiles. “But you’re beautiful. I can just stand here and stare at you all evening and that would satisfy me.” Be still my beating heart. I hook one arm around his neck and kiss him. His hand move to squeeze my butt before he clears his throat. “Let’s leave before I end our evening.” I chortle and hand him my bags. He takes out something from his pocket, a bracelet, and puts it on my right wrist. “Now the set is complete.”

Get a man who will put a 50k bracelet on your wrist like it doesn’t matter. I am so glad we aren’t going to Durban central because I know I would come back baked because the thieves there would take everything I have on. The value of it all combined, Yuh. Tonight my man decided on a Black Brabus Rocket 900 and I swear it makes him look like some sexy young Mafia king. This is my favourite car in his collection and I will steal it shame. When we come back from our vacation I will just borrow it and never bring it back.

“There is some place I need us to start at before we leave.”
“Ohh.”
“I don’t know if you’re comfortable with it, if not, we don’t have to go.”
“Mmm.”
“My love, are you drooling over the interior of my Brabus?” he asks when I see that I am not listening to him and I turn to look at him with puppy eyes.

“But babe, it’s the Rocket 900. What’s there not to drool about?” I was legit appreciating the car’s interior.
He chuckles and shakes his head. “If I wasn’t a jealous lover, I would buy you one, but I don’t want to share your affection with an object.”
“This is no object. It’s a masterpiece. A work of art. A world wonder.”

“But it won’t fuck you like I do.” He ends my gushing and I just laugh. “As I was saying, I wanna pop in and say hi to Mashaba. He is on a date with the Lembede princess and I said we could do a double date because he is dying to see my new woman. We are only going there to drink one glass and leave. But if you don’t wanna go, I understand.”

I take a deep breath and nod. This is a chapter in my life that I need to close permanently. I need to face Musongaka and I need him to see that I have really moved on from him because he still thinks I am just acting up. He still sends me messages asking for sex and the only reason I haven’t blocked him is because he is my boss’s son. “Yeah, I need to do this for myself.” My man holds my hand and kisses it.

We arrive at the restaurant where Musongaka is having dinner at and we head inside. I will my heart to stay calm. Musongaka is just an ex that I need to confront before completely moving on with my man. Muso notices us when we are a few feet from his table and he gets up with a frown on his face.

“And then? What is this?” he doesn’t even bother to greet. Rude asshole.
“Mashaba, this is the woman I have been raving about. This is my new woman and soon to be Mrs. Hunter. No need for introductions because you already know her.” He looks at Mabalenhle who looks like a doll, too perfect and poised. “Good evening, Miss Lembede. I am Hunter Pope, Mashaba’s friend.” He extends his hand and Mabalenhle stands up to shake it.
“Nice to meet you, Hunter. And you must be Khethi, Musongaka’s personal assistant.” That’s directed to me.
“Former. I work for Mashaba Industries now.” We also shake hands.

“A word, Hunter?” Muso states, already walking to the terrace. Hunter kisses my cheek.
“Order drinks for us, babe. We aren’t staying, remember?” I nod and watch as he walks away.
“What was that all about?” Mabalenhle asks as she sits down. I just shrug and call the waiter. I need a strong drink.

HUNTER POPE

I knew Mashaba would be pissed about my relationship with Khethi, but I didn’t think he would make it this obvious, especially while on a date with his future wife. My relationship with Chosen was so out of the blue. She just fell right on my lap the moment I needed a woman who will complete me. She is unique, beautiful and smart. She is a different breed from the women I usually go for and that’s how I knew she was the one.

“Is this some kind of a prank?” Mashaba asks when I get to him. I just chuckle. He really thinks the world revolves around him, doesn’t he?
“A prank? Really? Who pranks people on Valentines Day?”
“That would be the only explanation as to why you’re walking in with my woman and pretending to be lovers just to piss me off.”

“Your woman? Pretending? Piss you off? How much of a selfish bastard are you, Musongaka? Are you for real? Okhethiweyo has never been yours. She was only an employee that you fucked from time to time just because you wanted to. She never meant anything to you, because if she did, you would have married her ages ago. You know the woman she is, how amazing she is, yet you decided to list over her in the dark because you feared she would fuck with your pathetic image. But now, she is with me and I am never letting her go. She is more than I could ever hope for. Do you know that today was the first time I actually received a gift from a woman I am dating? She is selfless and the best thing that has happened to me. I am sorry it took me to make you realize that she is “your woman.” Anyways, she is mine now and if you are going to continue being a selfish prick, I will end this friendship here and now. I don’t want vibes that will make MY WOMAN uncomfortable.” I look at him for a few moments before heading inside the restaurant. Such a pathetic excuse of a man. I find my woman scrolling through her phone. She looks up when she hears footsteps and basically jumps up.

“We are ready to go, right?” she asks as she finishes the wine in her glass. I just smile.
“Yeah. Let’s go, baby.” I hold her hand and we walk out.

God gifted me with this amazing woman and I don’t think I will ever be able to repay Him for this. If He tells me to go to church everyday, I will do that just so I can keep this woman in my life. The only reason I haven’t told her I love her is because I want to say it on the day I propose to her so that she will truly understand the depth of my love for her.

“Everything okay?” she asks as I drive away from the restaurant.
“Everything is perfect, baby.” I lean over to kiss her cheek and focus on the road ahead.

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