Chapter 32. Xavier & Gladimir ain’t one

Immediately he saw me, he grabbed my arm and pulled me down to my seat with a fake smile asking me “Hey, baby what took you so long?” as he gave me a perk on the forehead. Just then Angelo walked in frowning as he saw the perk.

“Sorry, baby, I was…” just when I opened my mouth, I was interrupted by “Mr Xavier can you come forward, please," the secretary said. “Excuse me, my little cupcake” softly whispered into my eyes before he stood up and walked to the front of the room, majestically.

My eyes followed him all through since I was running away from Angelo’s glance. I was sure that he was glaring at me, especially after his failed attempt to kiss me. What the fuck! What was he thinking? That he will move out and pop in any time he sees me? I was so mad at him.

Using PowerPoint, Xavier connected his laptop to explain what he had to offer. He presented a business plan and what his product had to offer, etc… He made sure his explanation was on point. He looked so brilliant and powerful as he showcased his ideas.

When he was done, everyone clapped for him. Meanwhile, I was lost in all the many business terms he used, however, I was intrigued and I wanted to know more, — I mean I was going to know more by going to a business school, I promised myself as I watched him.

He walked back to his seat with a confident grin on his face as he gave a few handshakes before finally taking back his seat next to me. A frozen chill moved down my spine as I felt his hand gradually move on my lap. He grabbed my hand and fastened it in his warm palms.

I glared at him with slight confusion. I wasn't expecting that from him yet I was comfortable and proud of him. He returned my glance with a little smile. Nonetheless, that smile didn't look little to me as it made me so happy that with my other free hand, I gently caressed the interwind our fingers had made.

Without realizing it, I was already leaning my head on his shoulder as I watched other companies who were been called upon to present their business strategy and yet non of them were able to match up with Xavier’s presentation. Towards the end of the meeting, the board raised a consensus and after the consensus, Xavier was awarded the contract. It was so overwhelming watching him bask in the euphoria of his new victory and I was so excited for him.

At the end of the meeting, we stood out by the entrance of the conference room thanking everyone. I stood beside him as he was being congratulated. “Congrats, Mr Xavier," a blonde young man said to him. “Thanks very much" he replied. Many congratulated him as they exit the conference room.

The man, Xavier right there had nothing to do with the Gladimir, I first met. Xavier, smiled often, Xavier was less of a dictator, he was more attentive to me and the people around him, etc… and that was just so lovely.

When they had all left, we took a lifter to another floor of the building. When we arrived, he asked me to sit and wait not too far from the door written on it “CEO” while he moved in and I suspected something fishy.

About 20mins later, he moved out of the office with a smile. He found me seated out, not far from the door, “Let's get out of here, my little cupcake" he said while arcing his right arm in a bow-like manner. Immediately I stood up and placed my arm in the arc and we moved away. We took back the lifter that left us down and walked out of the company’s building.

We were about to enter our car when we saw Smith, Xavier’s best friend. He was with a white young chubby lady, whom I presumed to be his wife. Immediately we saw them, Xavier moved toward them pulling me along. I was tired and I wanted to go home.

They were also moving in our direction. “Congratulations, Mr Xavier or should I say Mr Gladmir" Smith whispered to Xavier. “Hey, thanks man, but you know the, G, is prohibited here," he said as they shake hands together. “I know right? Just kidding, I don't want them to put an earn to something that hasn't started yet… Omg, if only they knew with whom they are dealing, hahaha…" Smith said.

“Hey, stop! Who is this lady with you, Smith?" Xavier ask as he withdrew his hands from Smith’s. Smith laughed, “Hey, she isn't a whore, as you might be thinking. That's my junior sister, men" he replied. “Oh, Damn it! My bad, she has grown soo big that I can't even recognize her anymore” he said…

I stood there, angrily watching them talk and laugh like kids.

The fucken asshole, Smith didn't even bother saying “hi” to me. Perhaps he was too engrossed in the discussion. Whatever, that didn't change the fact that I was mad at him. It was our first time meeting, at least he could greet us. He made me feel low.

His sister walked up to me and greeted me. She was very jovial. She smiled and asked how I was doing. We spoke a little while Xavier and Smith were already engaging in a wild business discussion. I wanted to die, as I was peeping at them. My legs were hurting already.

We stood for about twenty-five minutes before Xavier finally said goodbye. I was practically running into the car. I was having heels for crying out loud not sneakers.

The driver was already waiting for us. We were about to enter the car when we heard someone shouting “Mr Xavier" from behind. “No! Not again!” I whimpered. We instantly veered back to catch a glimpse of who it was. “What?” I yelled and it was Smith planting the hell out of him.

He got us so worried. “What's the matter?" Xavier asked. “Go home as soon as possible, they are about…" Smith said. I didn't hear all that he said because he started whispering in Xavier's ear. All I know is that I was damn scared.

“Thanks for the information" Xavier, said as he hurried into the car. We settled in the car and it immediately took off. A message notification on Xavier's phone from Mark. I peeped because I felt something wasn't right.

It read; ( “ SOS; We have been attacked, Boss. Don't come home, we are in a gun battle, right now. Please, don't return home. Back up needed”)

“The mansion" Xavier yelled at the driver. “Are you crazy? Or Do you want us to get killed?” Aria panicked as she read the message. “Shut the fuck up! And why would you even read my message in the first place?” he yelled at her. “Does it really matters, — right now?” she furiously glared at him “We can't go to the mansion, they will kill us” she freaked out.

“No one dares attack my mansion. I will never leave my men to fight alone, especially when I'm ok" Xavier scolded, furiously then he glared at me and tightly clutched my chin saying “You will understand this, time” then he freed my chin.

“I'm sorry, I don't know about you, but I don't want to die, — I don't want to get killed because you want to feed your ego. Please, I'm begging, tell your driver to stop the car and let me get out of here?” I started whimpering, seriously.

While he was angrily going through his phone and typing; ( “SOS! Summoning everyone to the mansion, now, heavily armed. Battle going”) then he clicked on SEND...