Lois POV
I finally closed for the day, and I was now on my way home. I thought about what Aaron did earlier, and my countenance changed. He really thinks I would be swayed by such acts of his. Memories of that night flashed before my eyes, and my temperature rose.
I slammed my hands against my driving wheels and let out a loud grunt of frustration. I tried to calm myself down. Aaron sent a lot of text during the past week, but none was about that night, like he didn't want me to know or he thought I don't know about it.
I know I said he could do whatever he wants, but not just in my front. But the thought of him doing things like that behind my back really angered me, and I could not explain why.
I arrived at my house later. I was really tired and needed a good rest. I approached the door and tried to open it, but it was locked. I tried again, but it was the same thing. I then noticed that the locks had been changed, so that was why the keys weren't working.
I did not think far before I realized who could have done this. My mum. Like I said, she was the only one with spare keys to my house and the only one who wanted me back in that house with Aaron.
I tried calling her, but she was not responding to any of my calls, and I was really frustrated. What is her problem? She does not even know why I left that house, and now she wants me back there desperately. God, I was frustrated and exhausted.
I entered my car angrily, tossing my bag to the back seat before adjusting my hair into a bun. Thankfully, it was not too dark yet, so I could still make it back in time.
I hopped back on the road and drove. I was so angry but too tired to even show any reaction.
I was exhausted and tired of everything. I wanted to go to a hotel but thought about how I could not take any wrong step now. I just needed to get through this marriage. I already lost the contract with Mr Jacob, so I was on a thin spot right now.
That deal would have given me a stronger foot, and I would have been able to live a little bit more freely in this sham marriage. But now I lost it. My mum would be furious for sure and would want to threaten me with my inheritance, so it was better for me to get into that damn house with Aaron before things escalated.
I stopped at a restaurant to have dinner. I was famished. I placed my order and waited for it to come. The restaurant was beaming with people, mostly couples who came here on a date. They seemed to be having the time of their lives. I smiled. I wasn't a lover, girl. I have always been a workaholic, but sometimes I wondered what it would be like to have someone I really loved.
I hadn't realized how much I had missed growing up. I didn't concern myself with things like this, always telling myself it was a distraction, and here I was still thinking of how to make it to the top.
My food came shortly after. I was halfway through when a guy I had never seen sat across me at my table.
'Hi, beautiful' he said with a calm and soothing voice. It was the first time in a long time I was called beautiful. It's funny how Aaron, my so-called, never called me that. He looked at me with his striking blue eyes. I couldn't tell what his intentions were.
'How may I help you?' I asked, trying to sound neutral.
'What is a beautiful lady like you doing her all by yourself?' he asked, and I smirked. Was he flirting with me?. Not many guys I know had the courage to do that. They were always so intimidated by how successful I was and never made a move on me, not that I actually cared. All they ever did was rape me with their eyes, and here this guy was, not doing that, but having a real conversation with me.
'Having dinner as you can see' I said as I dug deeper into my meal.
'I also came here alone. I was wondering if I could sit at with you' he said. He looked sincere, but you never can be too sure with these men.
'Sure' I blurted out. I said, not expecting to enjoy his company, but the opposite was what happened. I enjoyed his company. He told me he was the CEO of Brown tech. Zach Brown. I was amazed, I have been looking to strike a deal with them for the coming robots we were going to make, and here he was sat across me.
I didn't tell him who I was not wanting to jinx the deal. Although I was the CEO of my company, the public didn't know what I looked like. My face would officially be shown in my wedding announcement party. So I guess he would find out then, I hope I get the contract before then.
He told me more about himself before we eventually decided to call it a night. He walked me to my car and he gave me his business card.
I walked towards my car slowly. He stood at the entrance waiting for me to drive. I shook my head and started my car. But it was not starting. I tried again, but it did not budge.
What could be the problem now? I was too tired for this, and I could not call an Uber now because it was already too late. I spotted Zach walking towards my car.
'What's the problem?' he asked
'Not starting' I said
'I could take you home' he offered
'Thank you' I said immediately and followed him to his car. I was too tired to protest or say anything.
He opened the car door for me, and I must say I was flattered. I told him where I was going. I didn't realize I slept off till we got to the house. He woke me up and led me to the door.
'Oh my goodness, I am sorry I slept off like that' I said apologetically.
'No need for that' he said. He was so sweet and I liked that about him.
'Thank you' I said. I was about to walk in when he pulled me back into a kiss. I was startled, but I didn't fight it. Instead, I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him back.