Loving The Playboy (Christian Romance)

Chapter Seven

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Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months with Crysral's mum getting better and better. She had just been declared a survivor and was discharged to go home.

The next day did not come early enough for Crystal. She had tossed throughout the night and was glad to see daylight. Her mum was coming home today so it didnt really matter whether she slept or not. After a quick shower, she hurried over to the hospital without even bothering to eat.

As soon as she got to the hospital, she bardged into her mum's room to find her mum sitting at the edge of the bed slowly munching a snack.

Crystal rushed to her side "hey mum" she beamed giving her a kiss on her cheek

"hey yourself" her mum smiled at her

"you get to go home today, are you excited?" she asked

"sure i am, this place is eating up my inside with boredom" her mum replied pretending to frown

Crystal laughed glad that her mum's carefree spirit had returned "dont worry mum, its all over now...lets get you ready to leave."

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Crystal was relieved her mum was back home...the house had never been the same without her and her dad was almost becoming a shadow of his former self...

Although it still hurt to look at her mum and see the person she had become after cancer nearly claimed her life...she was still greatful that her mum was alive. Her being alive was better than nothing..
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Mrs Jason didnt even let anyone stay moody around her as she radiated a certain kind of happiness from the inside. Which was unusual considering that cancer survivors were often moody and depressed. Whenever she noticed her husband or daughter looking worried, she would try to ease their worries in her usual playful way....asking them if they wanted have wrinkles on their face this early.

As months rolled on, Crystal felt it was high time she got back to work since her mum was now able to take care of herself plus she wasn't working so far away.

Moreover David's father had recently called him back to Abuja to manage the family business. So she needed to spend as much time as she could afford with him. Though he was not yet certain of leaving the company.

She would miss him very much but perhaps it was better for him to leave. She didn't fail to notice the lingering glances he sent her way when he thought she wasn't looking. He was a nice guy but she couldn't return his feelings no matter how hard she tried.

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Crystal work up from sleep and streched her muscles....happy that she had something fufilling to fill up her days....she had her quiet time and then started to get ready for work.

Crystal met Kells in the elevator as they rode up to their office floor together...as soon as they got to the third floor, the elevator stopped. Just before Crystal stepped out, Kelly asked her..

"so we are still meeting for lunch at my office right?" Kelly asked hopefully

"sure, i will see you at noon" Crystal replied

"great, do you still know the way to my office?"

"am not sure, you know your department is so large. I can't seem to memorize all the turns. but dont worry i will find it" Crystal assured her as they parted ways.

Time flew by quickly as she got engrossed in work. By noon, she was more than ready to head out to Kelly's office for lunch. She needed somewhere to relax and her best friends office was perfectly perfect. But there was a little problem..

Where the hell is kelly's office...she thought as she strolled down the hallway for the second time. Should she pop her head into any office she pass or should she just carefully check the names attached to the door....she wondered. Deciding to do the latter, she began her search and was seriously reading the name on the tenth door when her face slammed into solid wall...only that this was a bit warm

"uhh uhh!!" she said falling down when strong hands grabbed her shoulders and steadied her on her feet... Crystal looked up and caught herself staring into the face of the most beautiful...no most handsome face she had seen in a long while now. He was very tall with a beautiful dark skin, he kept his hair neatly styled and had a very manly body.

"you should really watch where your going" he said giving her a knowing smile

She cleared her throat to hide her embarrasment and replied "am sorry, i was checking for a friends office and did'nt see you coming"

"ohh...maybe i could help with that, what's her name?"

"Kelly Melvin"

"it seems your in luck today, I happen to know her very well..follow me" he turned not waiting to see if she followed

Crystal followed wondering who this man was and how he knew Kelly...not wanting to embarass herself further she let it go.

Still looking a bit dazed she entered her friends office...he just showed her Kelly's door and disappeared not bothering with introductions... Halfway through lunch, her thoughts drifted to him still wondering who he was...annoyed at her train of thoughts she decided to concentrate solely on lunch.

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