Chapter 88: everything's good
Donald had informed me that I'll start working in his company on Monday, and I was so excited to start work.
Later that evening, he dropped by in my room and placed a box on my bed. I sat up immediately and adjusted my gown, curious of the content of the box Donald had dropped on my bed.
He gave me a nod to go ahead and open the box.
I got out of the bed and grabbed the fruit knife from the table and returned back to the red.
Carefully I took off the wrapping and cut the box open, and let out a scream. My eyes met his eyes which were gazing lovingly on me.
"You love it?
I grabbed the smaller box which and opened it. It was the latest model of my favourite laptop and there was another package inside, it was the latest model of my favourite tablet.
"You look so happy. So you love it right?
I dropped the packages back in the box, moved the box aside and moved closer to Donald and gave him a lovely hug, placing a kiss on his cheek. Donald froze immediately and I noticed his heart beat increase. His heart was now on a sport car racing so fast.
"Are you okay? Why is your heart racing so fast?
"No. I'm really god. I'm just...you know...you took me by surprise when you kissed my cheek. You never did such. Well, I'm glad you like them"
"Like? I don't like them"
"What? you don't like them"
"Yes, but I love them. Thank you so much"
"Just getting ready for Monday, miss designer"
Now, that's what I'm talking about. I was all excited earlier and now, I'm fully hyped up for Monday.
Monday morning,
I was up by 5am, and started t get ready for work. I took care of my skin and had my bath. Beatrice served me my usual morning drink which I had after my bath.
Beatrice had set out my outfit for the morning. I thanked her but decided to go with the flow of my mood. I took out a red gown, a black stiletto heels with red bottoms.
I changed into them and put on the accessories and makeup. I checked myself in the mirror before stepping out of my room.
Donald's eyes glowed the moment his gaze fell on me on the stairs.
"How do I look? I asked walking down the stairs carefully.
"You look amazing, and breathtaking, I must confess"
"Thank you. First impression matters, right?
"Yes"
"Wow! Ma'am Monalisa looks so beautiful. No wonder you were able to charm Young master" Mr Julio complimented me.
Donald made a cough sound. "We should get going"
"Yes sir. After you two"
"Mr Julio, go ahead first" Donald insisted.
"Yes sir. I'll go first" mr Julio laughed and walked away.
I noticed Donald's cheeks turn red and his fingers trembling. I reached out to his hand, and held it.
"I'm the one who is starting work in a new place not you, and I should be the one nervous. Why are you nervous?
"I'm not. We should leave. We wouldn't want to run late"
"Yes."
A few minutes later, we arrived at Donald's company.
Everyone was happy to see Donald back to the company. Donald showed me to my office. I was offered the position of one of the chief designers in the company.
Donald introduced me to everyone and left for his office while I got acquainted with everyone.
My secretary is such a cute and sweet lady, about my age. She is Melissa, and shouldn't stop talking about how our names rhyme.
I adjusted quickly and I made a few friends in the first week. My designers were loved and approved and production commenced.
Everyone at the company marvelled at my closeness with Donald since Donald has never hung out with any lady. They were quite unsure of our relationship.
Melissa tried to find out our relationship but I said no word. A few times she would chip into our discussion how cool and cute Donald and I look together. She made a ship for us which sounds really crazy. What sort of ship bears DonLisa. I tended to laugh at it.
Then I was carried away, Jayden and made the best couple. JayLisa is much better.
Donald and everyone at home took care of me and would worry when they see me do some work at home.
Beatrice never failed to brew the early morning tea and prepare nice baths for me.
A few months later, my baby bump began to show, it became really visible and everyone in the office knew that I was pregnant. A few gifted me early, wishing me safe delivery.
Melissa and Thomas, would argue about the gender, while I would sit back and watch their bickering.
After a meeting with them in my office, they started with their bickering and this time, I wasn't in the mood for it.
"What do I do to shush them? I muttered and sat up. "Guys!
"Yes boss" they both echoed.
"You know what? I do not know if you have thought about it, but, you two look cute together and would make a perfect couple.
They turned towards each other and turned back to me.
"EWW! NO! they yelled.
"Why? It's not a bad idea"
"I appreciate your thought ma'am but Melissa is definitely not my type""Hey! What do you mean by that? I'm everyone's type. Well...you too, you ain't my type. A man like Mr Donald is my type, not Thomas. Ugh!
"That's how it begins" I giggled.
"What begins? Melissa asked.
"Love story. Most love story begun like this. The male lead and the female lead are always at loggerheads, at each other's throat but they secretly admire each other. I can't wait to attend your wedding"
"Eww! Cringe! I can't be his wife. No way" Melissa scrunched up her face.
"Fix your face, he's human. Okay guys, you may leave. Uh...Melissa, I'm kind of hungry. I need you get me something"
"Anything for you ma'am. Seriously, what do I get for you"
"chicken wings and chicken breast, hot sauce, some ice cream and burger. Yes my favourite dessert, mango cake. Thank you"
Melissa and Thomas turned to each other and spoke with their eyes.
"I can hear you two. Yes, it's much but get it, the baby is hungry"
"Yes"
Thomas and Melissa exited my office. I rose from my seat and went over to the couch and laid on it.
Donald met Melissa and Thomas at the lobby, arguing.
"Going somewhere during working hours?
"Oh sir Donald. Actually, ma'am Monalisa, your wife asked us to get some food for her"
"I'll get them myself. Type in her orders in my phone" Donald handed his phone over to Melissa.
"Yes sir! Melissa immediately typed in my orders and returned the phone to him.
"Good. Go back to your office, I'll go get them"
Donald hurriedly left for his car.
A few minutes later, Donald returned back to the office with my food and walked quickly to my office. He found me asleep on the couch and quietly placed the food on the table.
He sat on my chair and attended to the files on my table.
I woke up and saw him on my chair, busy with work.
"Hi Donald, what are you doing in my office?
"Food"
"Huh? Food?
"Yes. I brought your food, so I decided to help you out with the files"
"Oh, that's so lovely. You brought my food, I'm grateful. I didn't realize when I fell asleep. I'm so hungry"
"That's your food. Go ahead and eat"
"Care to join me?
"No thank you. I'll have lunch during lunch break. I'll be in my office. Call me if you need anything. I'm here for you. You need not ask Melissa to do all these. I'm here, the father of the baby, so I will take care, okay?
"Aye, aye captain"
Donald rose from my seat and left for his office.
Melissa, whom has been eaves dropping on our conversation hid away so as not to be caught by Donald.
"Father of the baby? So, Mr Donald is actually the father of the baby Miss Monalisa is carrying? Hold up, they are dating? I know I kind of teased them and said they look good together, I never knew that...oh my goodness. I need to tell Thomas. No, I can't. I need to keep this to myself. So, if he's the baby's father, there is 100 percent possibility that he will marry her. We've got a wedding to plan. But then, how sure am I that they love each other. Maybe, it's some sort of arranged relationship. Then, how did mr Donald get her pregnant? Of course, miss Monalisa is really beautiful. Did she seduce him? Did he seduce her? Were they drugged? Oh my! My head is about to explode. There are so many logic to resolve. Take a deep breath and go back to work. Deep breath Melissa, deep breath. We've got a wedding to plan yepee! Ooops. I hope I wasn't too loud"
Months went by and I enjoyed my period of pregnancy though, it wasn't easy.
It was our fashion week and we are launching new designs. I feel heavier and get fatigued easily. Donald pleaded with me to take a break.
The day of the fashion exhibition, I made sure everything was perfect and the models were really good on the runway.
I was about to step out into the limelight when I felt a sharp pain below my abdomen and yelped.
Melissa rushed over to me held my waist.
"Are you okay ma'am?
"My water just broke and I think I'm about to have the baby. Get Donald"
"Yes ma'am"
"Not you, Thomas!!
"Go you fool! Melissa screamed at Thomas.
Thomas rushed out in search of Donald. He found Donald and gave him the situation update.
Donald ran quickly to me, and with the help of Melissa and Thomas, took me to the car.
They all took me to the hospital and I was admitted. I was fully dilated.
Donald couldn't sit still but paced around, praying.
An hour later, the doctor came out of the ward, all smiles.
"Mr Donald?
"Yes doctor"
"Congratulations. She had a safe delivery of a baby boy. Congratulations"
"Thank you doctor. Thank you. May I see her?#
"Yes. The baby is being cleaned up"
"Thank you"
Donald and the others joined me in the ward.
The baby was brought to me.
Donald was filled with so much happiness and love. He carefully carried the baby in his arms and kissed his forehead.
"What do you want to name him? Donald asked.
"Joshua" I said faintly.
"Joshua is a good name. hi Joshua, I'm daddy Donald"
Everyone at home was happy with the good news.
Two days later, I was discharged to go home. Julio and Beatrice were excited to have me back.
Both I and baby Joshua received so much love from everyone, neighbours and people from the company.