BEYOND THE ABAYA

35. The Billionaire's Busy Day

MUJEEB'S POV

I woke to the gentle tug of tiny hands on my shoulder. My 3-year-old daughter, Tiaraoluwa, stood beside me, her bright smile illuminating the room.

"Daddy, wake up! Grandma and everyone are waiting in the dining room," she exclaimed, her nicely packed hair bouncing with each nod.

I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, taking in Tiara's adorable Grange School uniform. My heart swelled with pride. I see Aliyah everytime I look at her.

"Good morning, sweetheart," I said, scooping her into a gentle hug.

Tiara giggled, wriggling free. "Grandma says breakfast is a must, Daddy. You can't leave without eating."

I chuckled, knowing resistance was futile. My family's morning gatherings were sacred.

I quickly showered and dressed in a tailored navy suit, my platinum Rolex gleaming on my wrist. A quick glance in the mirror confirmed my billionaire aura: chiseled features, piercing eyes and a strong jawline. I finished my dressing adjusting my cufflinks.

Downstairs, the dining room buzzed with conversation. My mother, presided over the table, ensuring everyone's plate was full.

"Mujeeb, darling, scrambled eggs and bacon, just the way you like," she said smiling, handing me a steaming cup of coffee.

My Dad raised his head from his filled plate with a smile that i missed so much. "Good morning, son. We were worried you'd skip breakfast again."

I smiled, lowering to his height due to his sitting position and hugged him. "Wouldn't dare, Dad. When did you arrive?"

He hugged me back with a smile, "I arrived very late yesterday. Just didn't want to wake you up. I knew you were very stressed out."

"So me you didn't care about me that's why you woke me up, right?" Who could say something like this if not Muhsin?

Dad chuckled, shaking his head. "Is it a problem that I woke you up?"

Muhsin feigned offense. "Of course! I was having the best sleep of my life. You ruined it Dad."

I rolled my eyes good-naturedly. "Dramatic as always, Muhsin."

Dad ruffled Muhsin's hair. "I'm glad I could interrupt your royal slumber."

"Dad, me too you woke me up too early this morning. I was having the best dream just like Muhsin." Muhideen spoke.

Dad chuckled, "you too, young man?"

"Of course! I was about to seal a million-dollar deal in my dream." Muhideen said and we all laughed.

Muyinah stood up picking her bag, "Brother Muhideen you too like money, ahhh! She said hugging mom and dad before running out of the door avoiding Muhideen's comeback, Guys I'm going to school Byeee." She waved her hands to us.

"Boys, I need help today. I'm heading to the Frankfurt next tomorrow with Muhideen for my checkup and must go shopping for essentials. Your sister Muyinah's at school, so I'll need one of you to accompany me," mom explained.

I took out my phone and checked my schedules that i was sure Nancy
has sent:
9:00-10:00 AM: Executive Team Meeting (strategy discussion, company performance)
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Marketing and Sales Strategy Session (campaign reviews, market trends)
12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00-2:00 PM: Conference Call (with our other branches)
2:00-4:00 PM: Operational Efficiency and Innovation Meeting (process optimization, R&D)
5:00-6:00 PM: Review and Planning (daily progress, task delegation, next-day prep)