Chapter 45

I considered using my card instead of Hunter's but that would just make him mad. The shopping would be for his house after all. I grabbed my phone, his card and house keys before leaving. I took the stairs to kill more time and to avoid taking the elevator. I would have to take it on my way back up but only because I'd have stuff with me.

It took a few minutes of me roaming around and getting lost to find the mini mart within the apartment complex. There was nothing mini about it because it literally had everything one could want. I grabbed a trolley on the way in and retrieved my shopping list to begin my expedition. It was Monday morning so there weren't a lot of people allowing me to take my time as I made my decisions on the overly expensive items.

My phone rang just as I was deciding on whether to buy green or red apples. It was a new number so I picked up thinking it could be a work call. I could never say no to a gig.

"Miss Nala Mugo?"A very familiar voice rumbled on the other side of the call.

"Yes this is she."I answered biting my lip to hold in my smile.

"I hear you have been a very naughty girl that needs to be arrested."He replied.

"Brian Omolo, what would your mother say if she heard this is how you talk to girls on the phone?"I teased.

"How did you know it was me?"He asked sounding exasperated that I'd discovered him.

"Only you Brian can tease a girl about arresting her for being naughty. In those exact words."I replied.

"So I'm not as mysterious as I thought."He replied with a pout.

"No you're not. How did you get my number?"I asked him.

"I ran into your man in the morning commiting a traffic offense because someone somewhere made him late for work. I asked for your number so I can sue you instead as you're responsible."He explained.

"What he does on the road is on him but to the more important question, what were you doing on the road? You're the boss, don't you have people for that?"I asked him.

"Yes and I do but it gets boring behind the big desk so I come out here to play with the kids in blue sometimes."He replied making me laugh.

"You're the kid. Still have no idea how you managed to climb the ladder so fast."I teased.

"Rich daddy and all that. Anyway besides calling to find out if I can see you in handcuffs and fulfill a fantasy of mine, I have another reason for calling."Brian said.

"Brian!"I scolded for his unfiltered mouth.

"You know you love me. But seriously it's my birthday next weekend and I wanted to personally invite you. Hunter would have brought you with him but I thought it better if I asked you personally. I was there for your birthday after all."Brian asked.

"I would love to be there, thanks for asking."I replied.

"Sweet, now I'll leave you to continue humping yourself on Hunters pillow. I have some people to arrest."Brian teased.

"Brian Omolo."I exclaimed loudly at his crass words.

"Bye princess, see you soon. Behave, I don't want to have to arrest you."He replied with a laugh.

"Don't act as if you wouldn't enjoy it."I retorted with an eye roll not that he could see me.

"I would very much."He affirmed his voice dropping an octave.

No wonder he was the flirt and child of the group.

"Goodbye Brian."I said with a sing song voice.

"Take care princess."He replied and hang up.

I found myself smiling at our conversation. I would definitely be there for his birthday. I did owe him after he had been so nice to me on my special day.

My attention was drawn back to the apples and I decided to just buy both. I completed the rest of my shopping spree and realized I had bought much more than I'd planned. I did buy too many snacks but only because they all looked so good and I couldn't decide which ones to leave behind.

"Would you like these to be delivered to your apartment?"The nice young man bagging my items asked me.

"You do that?"I asked surprised.

"Yes miss."He answered.

I considered it but then brushed it aside realizing that would make me too lazy. No wonder the rich kept getting obese since they didn't have to lift a finger.

I paid for my items feeling very guilty after I swiped Hunters card and picked up my two huge bags already regretting refusing the help. Thankfully the elevator did half the work for me.

I let myself into the house, kicked off my shoes and carried the bags into the kitchen to begin unpacking. My phone pinged with a text as I washed some strawberries to eat after I was done putting everything away.

Bear🧔🐻

Is that all you spent?

Did he have a camera in the house? Was he watching me?

I felt violated for a second before I remembered that he probably got a notification on his phone when I paid.

Me

You're insufferable.

I replied with a smile as I put my strawberries in a bowl. I carried them to the living room, got comfortable on the sofa and picked up the remote to try and figure out how his huge ass TV worked.

Bear🧔🐻

But you like me anyways. I miss you.

Me

Just a tiny bit. I miss you too. How do you turn on your TV?

Bear🧔🐻

😁😁 you'll figure it out.

Me

Don't laugh at me mister.

Bear🧔🐻

I'm not. Don't break it, it was a gift.

Who gave someone a wall screen TV as a gift? Probably his rich ass friends.

Me

I'll try not to. Shouldn't you be working?

Bear🧔🐻

I am, I have a meeting in two minutes.

Me

Okay, bye.

Bear🧔🐻

Bye baby girl. Make sure you eat.

Me

Bossy much

Bear🧔🐻

You love it. Okay, bye now.

I tossed my phone away and picked up the remote once more. After ten minutes I finally figured out how to work Netflix and decided to watch Stranger Things. I took a picture and sent it to Hunter.

Me

Finally.

He took a while to reply but finally I got a response.

Bear🧔🐻

Good girl.

Something about that text had me clamping my legs together. Hunter could affect me when he wasn't even there with me.

A couple of episodes in I felt hungry and since the fridge was now fully stocked I could make myself something to eat. It was already lunch time anyway. It was just me and I didn't want to cook too much food since I'd have to make a fresh dinner later so I settled for spaghetti and meat balls.

After lunch I fell asleep watching TV with the movie still running. I woke up late in the afternoon with a full bladder. Since there wasn't much else I could do, I decided to make some popcorn and pick up where I left off with Stranger things.

I'd always wanted to try making popcorns with a microwave so I popped some into a plastic bag after adding salt and a little corn oil. I finally worked out how to use the intimidating machine and tossed the bag in there. I set the timer at seven minutes just to be safe and decided to grab a blanket from the bedroom as I waited.

Hunter being the giant that he was had put the extra blankets at the top cabinet of his wardrobe so I had to use a stool to reach for it.

"What's that smell?"I mumbled to myself when a weird scent reached my nostrils.

"Fuck, the popcorn."I exclaimed scrambling to get off the stool.

When I got to the kitchen it was smoky in there and I immediately started coughing. The microwave was on fire so I quickly turned it off at the main switch and unplugged it. I filled a jug with water and managed to put out the fire before it spread. I opened all the windows in the house since the smoke had travelled to every corner of the damn apartment.

"Shit, he's gonna be so mad."I cried when I saw the mess I'd made of Hunter's microwave.

Why couldn't I have just made popcorn the way I was used to with a cooking pot? I cleaned up the mess I had made and waited for the smoke to dissipate before using some air freshener. Thankfully nothing else had caught fire so damage was limited to the microwave.

I started freaking out when I realized how angry Hunter would be. He had trusted me with his home and I'd nearly set it on fire. Then an idea came to mind. Maybe I could replace it before Hunter arrived. I still had two hours before he came home from work. I checked the model of his microwave and looked up the price online.

Twenty thousand shillings? Who spends twenty thousand shillings on a fucking microwave? Rich boy Hunter that's who.

It didn't matter though since I'd damaged it so I had to replace it with my own money. It would put a dent in my account but that was better than having Hunter mad at me. I found the number of the mini mart downstairs since I didn't feel like leaving the house and ordered it. It hurt when I made the payment but they said they would deliver it in twenty minutes which gave me an hour before Hunter came back to hide all evidence. He would never have to know that I was stupid enough to burn his microwave.

Five minutes later there was a knock or the door followed by the ringing of the door bell.

"That was fast. How did.... "I trailed off the words dying on my lips when I saw Hunter standing on the other side of the door.

"I didn't have my keys. Were you expecting someone else?"He asked looking behind him.

"Yes, mmh no, yes, no."I stuttered because the damaged oven was on the kitchen floor.

I was in so much trouble.

"Are you okay? You look pale."Hunter commented.

"I'm fine."I choked out thinking of how to explain myself.

"You don't look fine and will you let me in?"He asked me and I realized I was blocking the door.

"Yeah of course."I mumbled stepping aside.

"This is definitely not the welcome home reception I expected."Hunter said kicking off his shoes.

"You caught me offguard. I didn't expect you home for another hour."I replied looking at the door warily.