My CEO husband

Chapter 36: An unwanted guest

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She found the woman strange, she noticed her staring at her and she felt quite weird. She began to walk, heading upstairs but she heard the woman call out to her.

''Valerie''

Oh my, she knew her name, what? Slowly Valerie turned around. Kyle looked at Riele questioningly but Riele avoided his gaze. She rose up and walked towards Valerie, Valerie straightened up. When Riele was close enough, she halted she grinned mischievously and Valerie didn't feel good.

''I'm Riele, Kyle's good friend. He hasn't mentioned me to you, has he?'' Riele said.

''No'' Valerie answered

''Hmm'' Riele said and raised her hand to touch Valerie's face instinctively Valerie tilted her head back.

''Go upstairs'' They heard Kyle's deep voice from where he sat and without hesitation, Valerie rushed upstairs. After Valerie was completely out of sight Riele turned to Kyle.

''Scared?'' She raised a brow.

''Stay away from her'' Kyle clenched his teeth.

''And if I don't'' She walked towards him

''I see you have some nerves'' He smirked

She scoffed. ''Well I know you can't do anything right now with the situation on ground''

''There's been peace for far too long Kyle'' She said in a low voice, before leaving the room. Her boots making clicking sounds as she walked on. Kay who had been in a corner came into view, his hands in his pockets.

''Valerie might be in danger soon''. He said, Kyle clenched his fist but didn't say anything.

''You don't have to be stubborn, you know she's the one, come to terms with and let things flow'' Kay added.

''And what about her''

''She loves you Kyle'' Kay told him, Kyle looked at him with raised brow.

''Did she tell you that''

''No, but anyone would know. You know you feel same and don't blame it on the bond'' Kay knew Kyle loved Valerie genuinely but he had always hidden it behind that cold aura.

Kyle looked away from him.

''What if she doesn't like me''

''She does'' Kay told him.

''What would you have me do'' Kyle asked

''Make your move, she's yours after all'' Kay shrugged.

The fact that Kyle was asking such questions was an unusual thing. It was not something you'd see every day, the almighty Kyle asking what to do about a girl.

''Explain'' Kyle said

''Tell her how you feel'' Kay told him

''How do I do that'' Kyle probed.

''Just go to her and tell her you want to talk to her. Hold her hand and gaze into her eyes and then confess your feelings in its rawest state'' Kay said as though telling someone just add 1+1 to get 2.

''Rawest state'' Kyle raised a brow.

''I mean don't cut corners, don't look for words to make it seem short. Tell her everything and how you feel''

.......AT SIMONE'S....

Simone's life had taken a bad turn her dad had been on her neck. Simone when will you get married? Simone when will you have kids? She could barely go to sleep without hearing those lines from her father. Sometimes she felt so down that she cried to sleep she couldn't even talk to her mom.

Most nights, she read Kay's articles on life, philosophy, emotions and other beautiful pieces and it found a way to make her feel better.

Sometimes she felt like running away from home, but where would she go. Her dad was stinking rich so she was too, but only through him. He could cut down her finances anytime and if she ran away, that would be for sure. She couldn't even talk to her own mother about it. What could her mother do? Her mother blamed herself for the situation she could not stand up to Bryan.

The next morning, around 9am, Simone was still in bed and fast asleep when a knock came on her door. She stirred in her sleep but ignored the knock. The knock came again, she turned to the other side of the bed.

''Simone!!

She heard her mom's voice and groaned.

''Simone! Are you up? Freshen up and come downstairs'' Her mother yelled. Simone opened her eyes. Freshen up and come downstairs? Why? She swung out of bed and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth and take a shower.

After that, she slipped into a short cyan dress and combed her hair nicely. Then she put on some perfume and some mascara on her thick lashes before heading downstairs. On getting downstairs she spotted her parents and a strange man in their midst. She hadn't seen the man before so she didn't pay much attention.

''Good morning mom, good morning dad'' She greeted them before motioning towards the kitchen.

''Over here dear'' She heard her dad say. She turned to their direction. He beckoned on her to come and she did. He tapped the empty space beside where sat indicating that she sat beside him and she did. Now she could see the man face to face, he was bulky and had thick beards that matched his brown hair.

''Listen dear we would like you to meet someone'' Her father said

''Meet Hones, your suitor'' He added and immediately Simone's eyes widened.

''Hones, meet our beautiful daughter Simone'' Her father held her shoulders.

''She's even prettier than I imagined, nice to meet you Simone'' Hones said and stretched out his hand to receive hers but Simone didn't give him her hand. Her mother nudged her and she reluctantly put her hand in his. He leaned in to kiss her hand but she immediately withdrew it, her face showing displeasure. Her father gave her a hard glare and turn to Hones.

''I'm glad you like my daughter, that means we can proceed with the arrangements, how about we start with having dinner with your family'' He suggested and Hones nodded eagerly.

''What's going on here dad'' Simone snapped.

''You are meeting your soon to be husband'' Her father stated simply.

''What?? I barely even know this guy'' She pointed at Hones.

''His name is Hones'' Her dad said

''Asides that I know nothing about him''

''That's why you are going to get to know each honey'' Her mom told her, stroking her hair.

''Mom you too'' She flared up and walked away, leaving the trio in the room.

''I'm sorry about that Hones she's just a little upset we didn't inform her. Hope you're not offended''. Her father said and Hones who had already fallen for Simone shook his head.

''Not at all, it's alright. I'll come with my parents for dinner when you're ready. I'll take my leave now'' He said before standing up to leave. Mr Bryan stood up as well.

''I'll see you off''

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