Contract Marriage; Fated Love

Noah’s face greased into a frown. The manager hadn’t done his job well.

“Call me the personnel manager.”

“Okay sir.”

“Good morning President Harper,” the manager greeted when he showed up. Noah looked at him like he would strangle him.

“Why didn’t you give her the required job description?”

“Sir… sir… I did. I…”

“Then why do I have to be informed of visitors without a schedule?”

“Forgive me sir. It’s my fault sir. I didn’t get that sir,” the lady apologised.

“One more lousy mistake and I will fire you. Get out.”

Mr and Mrs Grant were informed that the president doesn’t see just anyone. They had no appointment and wouldn’t just walk into the office like that.

Olivia’s eyes widened when the receptionist said that. They were seated in the reception. She was a bit relieved when the receptionist gave them audience and even called the President’s secretary when they arrived. She was going nowhere without seeing the President. Her daughter has to be released and the family given a second chance.

“Madam, you have to leave or I will get the security to throw you out.”

“I said I want to see the president,” she stated vehemently.

Williams tried to make Olivia see reasons to leave but she shut him up.

“Be quiet, you good for nothing man. Do you expect me to sit still at this point? This is what you could have prevented, useless man.”

“Sir, Madam, please leave.”

The receptionist was forced to call the security. Olivia was still trying to be stubborn.

“What is going on here?” a voice which was firm, loud and clear asked. Almost as a reflex action, everyone stopped as soon as they heard the voice.

“Good morning Sir Harper.”

“I asked a question,” Mr. Joshua Harper stated firmly.

“Nothing serious sir. They aren’t visitors on appointment and they have refused to go. Don’t worry sir. We have it under control. The security is here already to do their job.”

Mr. Joshua nodded and turned to the couple.

“And who are you?”

“Good morning sir. I’m Williams Grant sir and she’s my wife…”

“Grant?”

“Yes sir,” they both affirmed, hoping that he would help them get through to the President.

“Oh! I see,” he answered and walked away to their disappointment.

The first thing that came to Mr Joshua’s mind at the mention of Grant was Emily. He didn’t like her and felt she was too poor and lowly for his powerful son. What have they come to do again?

He knocked and entered when he was given permission to. Noah turned and saw his father. He wasn’t expecting him. In fact, that was the first of its kind. Mr. Joshua never visited him.

“Dad? What a surprise!”

“What did the Grant family come to do again?”

“Grant? What do you mean?”

Noah guessed immediately that they may be the unwanted visitors he had earlier that day. Although he was expecting them, he didn’t expect them to come too soon. He would have loved to grant them audience.

“That crazy family. They shouldn’t be seen in this premises.”

Naoh sent for his secretary and asked her to tell the Grant family to see him at twelve noon. His father looked at him like a lunatic.

“Are you insane? See you for what?”

“Dad, relax. Everything is under control. It’s a surprise to see you here. Why did you come?”

“You are still my son. I called to check on you. You haven’t picked my call in two weeks. I hope you rested as the doctor instructed?”

Noah laughed.

“Common Dad. Don’t tell me you came all the way just to ask after me.”

“That’s what it is. You are my only child.”

“I’m sorry I haven’t been picking your calls Dad. I’ve been busy. I did have enough rest and thank you for checking up on me.”

“I thought I did what you asked me for? I gave you access to the hospital files. What more do you want? Why do you still keep your distance?”

“What distance, father?”

“It’s alright. How is the company going?”

“It’s going well Dad. I’m looking at embarking on a new project.”

Noah watched them leave his office and smiled. They had come to plead for mercy. They couldn’t afford to go bankrupt. They also pleaded for mercy on their daughter’s behalf. They asked for a second chance to set all wrongs right.

Hell no! It wasn’t that easy. They were surely going to face the consequences of their actions.

This was only the beginning. By the time he was done with them, they would realize who he was. The family was always getting on his nerves. It was him, of all people, they dared to provoke. They were yet to start their plea.

A knock on the door brought back his attention.

“Yes?”

His secretary came in carrying some files. It was then that he remembered he had a very important meeting in half an hour. It wouldn’t be good for his image if he showed up late. It was an international meeting with business tycoons from different countries.

“Sir, here are the files for the proposals.”

Huh? Was he imagining it or was it real?

His secretary, why was that voice different? Was she…

He turned to face her squarely and sure enough, it wasn’t his imagination.

She was trying to seduce him. Her office shirt which was initially buttoned up was now opened revealing her cleavage and voluptuous breasts. She smiled seductively and inclined her body towards him.

She mistook his silence for admiration.

“Where do I drop the files sir? Should I…” she asked, moving towards him.

Noah wanted to shun her immediately but time wasn’t on his side and he was in no mood for more drama.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Drop it on the table and leave,” he replied without looking up from his table. He was arranging the files on his table. He had wanted to take his secretary along for the meeting but with the act she displayed, he changed his mind.

“Sir?”

Noah frowned and turned. His eyes widened at what he saw.