Mr. President’s

Chapter 34

Mercedes got to her office earlier than usual. Thankfully, her penthouse was just thirty minutes drive from her office. In all aspects, it was better than where she lived before.

She still missed Griffin but hadn’t given him a call since she arrived. She felt it was better that way. Nathan’s choice of clothes in her penthouse had. given her a new look, earning stares from employees, when she made her way to her office. It was a Monday, which meant managers meeting and she had to be there with Nathan. Once in six months, a board meeting will be held.

When she got to her office, she realized that everything was just as it was. Her heart panged when she thought about seeing Nathan again. Was it going to be like before they chose to bury the memory of their one–night stand? She saw his car at the underground car pack and knew he had gotten to the office before her.

With her gift box in hand, a deep breath inhaled, she strolled to his office. It whiffed of his scent but he wasn’t seated. She contemplated on whether or not to leave the gift on his desk. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

Before she made a decision, she heard voices from the conference room in Nathan’s office. Had the managers meeting begun? If so, then it had to be in the main conference room, and not here.

Moreover, the voice sounded strange and when Nathan spoke, he sounded heated, She couldn’t make out what they were discussing but their tone wasn’t pleasant. It was like a mini–war. Was her presence needed at the meeting? Nathan hadn’t informed her, which only meant that she wasn’t needed. Without thinking, she dropped the gift box on his desk and went to the office to prepare for the managers meeting.

Tactfully, she left her door slightly ajar with her ears attentive to Nathan’s office, to be alerted when he came out of the conference room. About thirty minutes later when she was ready to make her way to the main conference room, she heard loud voices, not friendly ones.

“Luke Zion resumes work next month and you better behave yourself, a deep angry smart shook her to the core. The man sounded scary and she hoped he wouldn’t use her office exit.

“If there’s

‘s nothing else, I have a meeting to attend now,” Nathan equally sounded rude.

“I’m expecting you home this weekend” That sounded like a command. Mercedes, knowing that Nathan hated to be ordered about, equally waited for his response and didn’t surprise her. They had one thing in common, being feisty and sassy.

That would never happen Nathan sounded fearless.

“Nathan, I’m your father” Mercedes widened her eyes, her ears piquing. Nathan must have gotten most of his characteristics from his father. They were both lions so none of them was ready to chicken out.

“Did I say otherwiser Look, like I said, I’m very busy. Goodbye.” Nathan’s voice was firm and Mercedes waited for his father to speak again but there

was no sound.

She heard movements and the beeping sound of the door lock with Nathan standing at her doorway

“You are early, Miss winters, that outfit looks great on you.” It was obvious that Nathan didn’t want Mercedes to hear anything that transpired because it was past Mercedes reporting time at the moment. He sure arranged the meeting very early for it to be over before she got there but luck wasn’t completely on his side. He wasn’t sure what she heard and neither could he ask her without making it sound suspicious.

“Not at all, Mr… Legend, thank you, she fumbled slightly. Everything was still fresh on her mind so how could Nathan act so casually, even after a heated argument with his father.

“Shall we?” He asked. She didn’t have to ask what. She knew it concerned the meeting.

“Of course,” she sheepishly said and walked ahead. Why was she blushing continuously? She had to put herself together at the meeting, which she was quite good at and did.

She realized that Nathan wasn’t his usual self during the meeting and could only attribute it to the earlier one. Yet, an abrupt announcement gave her clarity of what had transpired. “We shall be having a vice president next month. I hope you all cooperate with him,” his voice didn’t carry the usual authority that forced everyone to obey it so was he indirectly telling them not to!

Mercedes couldn’t ask Nathan the reason but she was certain that Nathan’s father was a dictator, which caused Nathan noncompliance because he didn’t like to be controlled. She wished she could help him but how

When they returned to the office. Nothan’s eyes caught sight of the gift box and it reminded him of someone. He only wished it wasn’t her Instantly, he called Mercedes.

“Are you aware of that box on my desk?” He was solemn. If it got there without her knowledge, then he would feel as safe as he felt. Mercedes smiled,

“Belated Happy Birthday Mr Legend, we were busy on the trip so I couldn’t give it to you then,” she felt hot and her cheek continuously pink at the reminder. Even if Nathan noticed it he didn’t show any sign

Thank you.” he said and waited for her to go to her office.

He opened the box, a bit anxiously. The only woman who gave him gifts in the past was Jane and he always reciprocated. His step mom’s gift, he discarded without opening. Thinking through it, he felt a liule guilty. Sarah, his stepmother did her best to be a mother to him but he never welcomed her. Fortunately and unfortunately, she never had a child in her life. She’s now forty–five and has given to that notion.

It was a simple gift of a tie, cufflink, wristwatch and his favourite perfume but as simple as they were he knew how much they cost. Mercedes shouldn’t be spending so much on him. She is a woman with great responsibilities. There was a wind reminder that he had taken up some of her responsibilities.

Irrespective of that. Nathan was very happy, his mood lifted drastically. Aside from Lanre, Mercedes was the only one who gave him a gift. Not as if he expected in but it made a big difference to him. They returned to their usual formalities but when it was time to close, Nathan couldn’t hold it in any longer, so he called Mercedes to his office to address a few issues.

“The name of the vice president is Luke Zion. You are not in any way to report to him on anything. If he questions you about anything, tell him to refer to it to me alright?” His

“Well noted. Mr Legend, anything else” His countenance was grim and Mercedes desired to know more but thought it wise to be patient. She guessed that Nathan didn’t like the Vice President.

“How is your penthouse?” A thin smile lined his lips, instantly making Mercedes relax. There was no doubt she loved the house. It was the first time she slept on an orthopaedic mattress and she felt very good when she woke up. Everywhere was spacious and beautiful. The outside was breathtaking.

Very comfortable, thank you”

“Can I ask a personal question?” Nathan leaned forward, sending her heat waves. It seemed the air conditioners stopped working the moment Nathan got close to her.

“Sure,” she fidgeted slightly but didn’t move

It move away

“Did you miss a pill during our time! Mercedes heart dropped. Nathan was too careful and certain to not want a child. Disappointment flung her. If she got pregnant even by accident with Nathan’s child, she would love and keep him or her.

“No, sorrow laced her tone. They wanted different things and it was certain that they could never be together.

“Alright then, good night, he casually dismissed her. Mercedes froze. Yes, their one week was over and she made it clear a deal was a deal but why was she feeling strange all of a sudden?

She stood slowly, walked to the door and waited for him to decode it since she was going home and didn’t have anything to do in her office. Seconds passed with no sound heard. She heard footsteps behind her, her heart tightening in her chest. “Is there anything you would like to tell me?” Nathan’s voice carried a seductive air that made her shiver.

They wanted different things and she couldn’t let herself go. “No, Mr Legend,” she said in a breathy tone.

“Are you sure?” He got breath was fanning her neck but he didn’t touch her.

Mercedes throat felt dry. “very sure.”

“How about we go on another trip sometime? She felt his hand circling her waist and took a step forward to increase the gap between them before she turned around,

“Mr Legend, I take my work seriously, goodnight.” Since Nathan wasn’t ready to unlock his door, she was going to use her office exit but before she reached the door, his voice echoed in the entire office

“How long are you going to continue in pretence?”

“What are you talking about?” Mercedes turned around to face him.

“It’s very obvious Merce, you shiver at my closeness. You blush at my words. You want me. Say it, he dared her. What she didn’t know was Nathan was about to make a decision and he wanted to know if she was into him as much as he was into her but her response broke his pride.

“I said it before and I will say it again, you aren’t my type”

Nathan found himself breathing faster. Was he reading the signs wrongly “Are you sure you want things to end this way?” He asked carefully. Of course, Mercedes didn’t want things to end. She wanted him but hated his principles. What was she going to be? His fuck buddy because her body craved him? No way. Nathan had to make her his wife if he wanted her but Nathan’s father would only pennit him to marry one wonin, and she

wasn’t Mercedes Winters.

“Excuse me Mr Legend, I will see you tomorrow,” she firmly said and left.

“Goodbye, Miss Winters.”