A SURPRISE VISIT

I sat down on the bed drying my hair while reading the note.

"I am sorry I slapped you, you are right , I was wrong for eating the cake that isn't mine, also I am sorry for harassing you and slapping you, I hope you forgive me. From Valerie.

Just then I heard loud laughter from Zoey's room. I got up from the bed, still wearing my bathrobe. I walked out of my room , stopped at Zoey's and peeped through the door.

"You should see your face, crying for Frog Prince's attention, you were even wearing his suit, don't drink too much next time, I was embarrassed for your sake, I never knew my brother can be soft to someone else, I think he really likes you,".

Valerie's face was still blank with no emotional reaction to her statement.

"I am leaving Zoey, don't prank people with a word as sensitive as bleeding next me", she scolded.

"I promise I won't, it's the weekend, stay by my side for today please, the house is boring".

"I wish I could".

She kissed her on the forehead and started walking towards the door, I went back into my room.

**VAL'S POV**

It's a new week Monday and I am yet to get over the fact that I said some embarrassing stuff to Mr Prince under the influence.

What will I say now, the boss is calling, you can't go to work in that company again, I am too shy to face him after what happened.

He called twelve times, still calling, I groaned and covered my face with a pillow.

I should turn off my phone, I said to myself but on a second thought, I decided to answer anyway.

"You are not here? Why aren't you at work today?"He asked.

I tried my best to give an answer , a good lie actually.

"Emmm, i... i..... I... am on my menses, the cramps hurt bad, so I had to stay back, please excuse me at the office for today".

He was silent for a while.

"How are you feeling? Is it too bad? Is there anywhere I can help".

Gosh why is he making it feel so hard for me to get over him.

I slapped him and he is being this nice.

"No! Sir, I appreciate your concern. I am a woman so I can handle this , it's nothing new".

"Ok…. I will keep checking on you".

"Please don't! It will be better if you don't call me, mood swings"I replied tartly, seriously he is increasing my anxiety level.

"O…okay , I also wanted to talk about yester…" ... I quickly hung up my phone and switched it off, throwing myself on my bed with her hands over my face.

"I feel so guilty",I growled.

****DANIEL'S POV**

Valerie called me a few minutes ago to tell me that she won't be at work for some reason and we should meet early for lunch so she can give me the full details.

I feel really bored without her here, maybe today is the day I will finally confess to her, I had to plan something so we can stay till nightfall then I can confess my feelings.

After all, I am no longer with my ex-girlfriend so she had to say yes right? Mr Prince came out of his office, the sight of him married my brows.

I wonder why Valerie kept it a secret instead of suing him and making some bucks, she didn't even tell me what he did to her exactly.

He stood at his door for minutes staring at Val's corner.

What's going on with him? Is he that obsessed with her? I really want to throw my hands in his face.

Just one chance one time to express how much I loathed this spoiled brat.

"Emmm, why is your girlfriend not at work today Mr Daniel?"Kamsy questioned, interrupting my thought.

"Eh?" I asked absentmindedly.

"You want me to say it in Nigerian pidgin English ?"she replied savagely.

I sighed annoyed

"Kamsy I know you are a pest but this pregnancy is making your character worse".

"Mind your choice of words Mr Daniel, at least she isn't chasing after someone who can never be with her".

Jennifer cuts in for her new friend, so I decided to completely Ignore them.

***PRINCE'S POV***

It's 3pm and I can't wait any longer. Could it be she was avoiding me or is it really her menses cramps? I really want to see her face and talk to her in person.

I quickly had an idea, to go buy her a surprise gift, it will make her feel happy after a horrible day dealing with those cramps.

I went out to shop, I had to take my secretary with me for better choices.

"Sir , are you shopping for your sister Zoey?" My secretary called my attention, she was sitting in the passenger seat with my driver.

I was sitting at the back , staring absentmindedly at the window side, a finger pressed against my temple and the thumb under my jaw.

"Why are you asking?"I replied, slightly irritated by her nosy character.

"The kiddies corner is on the other side sir"she said politely.

"I know my sister better than you, can you just do your job"I replied dryly.

"I am sorry sir"she chuckled nervously. We got to the teddies shop, I got the biggest and another small ones.

"What hair is the best, she has caramel skin".

I asked the shop owner.

"Emmm I suggest this one, it's pretty, and will fit her skin color perfectly".

"I need at least 10 different types and please a good quality ".

"Of Course we sell the best hair extensions, she's going to love my selection".

The seller gave me the account, smiling uncontrollably.

I paid and we went to another shop. My secretary's facial expression was loud enough to hear her questions.

"Sir I am sorry for getting into your privacy but the person you are buying all this will appreciate already, you don't have to go bankrupt to impress her".

She said that with fear in her tone, but she's right , the gifts are many, big enough that it won't enter my car boot.

"Thanks for the suggestion".

I said embarrassed, it was my first time appreciating her in person.

"It's a pleasure sir"she smiled uncontrollably.

"Call my driver to get the other car".

He nodded and did as I instructed.

It's 6. pm. After we head back to her house, the last time she had left her spare keys, she also left it behind, maybe it's not the main key bunch. So I decided to take it back to her too, unfortunately we got to her place but she isn't home.

I wondered where she would be by this time, is she with a man?

I dialed her number, but she wasn't answering.

I sighed and put back my phone in my pocket.

"Take those things and arrange the teddies, let's make it a surprise since she's not home".

"Okay sir"my assistant replied and went in.

I decided to go to a nearby eatery to get something to eat and bring some for her, Incase she stays out late.

I walked to the attendant, I approached her, she stared at me with interest, probably wondering which bill board she had seen my face before.

"Can I have something suitable for someone having female cramps".

I whispered.

She smiled a little embarrassed on my behalf. "Sure, you shouldn't give her anything cold, remember to buy her cramps reliever pill and a heat bag. She may crave chocolate too".

"Noted".

I replied and thanked her. Just then I heard a loud laughter, it reminded me of..... I slowly turned, to my surprise it was her!

"Val?"I gasped in surprise. She was sitting opposite Daniel , her colleague. My eyebrow twitched, she was having fun , wasn't she?

I am such an idiot, the good and funny guys always get the ladies. I looked down, trying to hide my anger.

"Your order sir". The attendant said to me while holding out a shopping bag.