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{When love decides
To take over}
©PROMISE DAVIS MAUREEN
(His preying eyes)
?Episode 26?
Penny’s POV:
I stared at myself on the mirror and chuckled.
Is this really me?
I changed!
“You look g0rgeous girlfriend, I’m so jealous of you.” Maggie said and I roll my eyes.
She was just trying to be funny.
I took in a sharp breath and looked over myself once more before grabbing my red purse.
I was wearing a black off_shoulder long dress, it had a split on the left leg.
Breathtakingly g0rgeous.
“I guess I’d better go now.” I said nervously.
“Yes, go there and steal the show baby.try and mingle with cute rich men girl. Don’t let that dickhead tie you down.” She encouraged me.
Having Maggie in my life was a blessing.
Yes she pisses me off sometimes, but I couldn’t ask for another best friend.
I blessed the day I set my eyes on her.
I grabbed my car key and walk out of my room with Maggie trailing behind me.
I pushed open Christian’s door and peeped in.
My baby was already sleeping soundly.
I’d took slow inaudible steps towards him and kssed his forehead then smiled at his pretty face.
“Goodnight my liddo boy.” I said before walking out of the room.
Maggie volunteered to watch over Chris for me tonight.
I was grateful because it got me thinking throughout the day.
Maggie escorted me to the patio and kissed me on both cheek.
“Let lose a little bit tonight, okay?”
“Okay.” I mumbled and smiled, I unlocked my car and stepped in.
“I’ll be back soon.” I told her before driving out of compound.
God, why do I feel so nervous?
Huum, say what?
I’d be nervous even if I’m meeting Tom Cruise not to talk of dinning with his likes.
‘Youcan do this Penelope, you can do this’ i keep chanting in my head.
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I gave the vault my car key and walk elegantly inside the ball room.
My eyes took in the decor and the class inside the ballroom.
I involuntarily tightened my hand on my purse. I felt so out of place.
I tried to get a dress that can fit in my budget, yes with my current salary I can afford a high class expensive dress.
But….
It is festive season and I promised to take Christian to Disney land.
I grabbed a drink from the waiter and sip a little while watching the people conversing.
A couple entered the ballroom which catches my attention, not just mine but a lot of peoples attention.
It was no other person that Mr and Mrs King.
The two powerful couple.
My eyes met with that of Mr King and I lowered my head a little, his beautiful icy blue preying eyes were staring at me when I looked up.
When I glance back up I noticed his wife staring at me as well.
Staring contest.
I smiled and nods at her, but she was smiling.
Actually, she was glaring at me.
Dang it!
What have I done now?
Then everyone started taking there seats.
I sat down at the fifth roll,away from the preying eyes of big individuals.
“Welcome ladies and gentlemen, to the annual King’s conglomerate Ball night.
Tonight we welcome our very own CEO, Mr Bryce King!” The announcer said and there was a round of applause in the air.
“Thank you all for being here tonight, my wife,my daughter, my colleagues, my employees thank you all.
Tonight look like a great night and we should grab the best from it. Thank you.” He finally said and left the stage.
I loved the way he thanked his wife and daughter first.
After all, family comes first.
Well, a good family because I’ll put my life in line for my son.
The music started playing, it was time to dance.
It was very awkward because, I felt as if I’m the only one without a date here.
I sigh and gave a waiter passing by the glass cup.
“Excuse me please, why say is the restroom?” I asked her.
“Follow that back door and walk along the corridor. You’ll know the female restroom when you sees it.”she explained politely.
“Thank you.”
I followed her instructions and soon found myself inside the restroom.
After doing my business, I stood before the mirror and wash my hands then clean them with towel.
After which I opened my purse and brought out my lip gloss.
I smeared it on my lip and pressed my lips together.
I soon felt a hot body pressed against me, i gasped and wanted to shout but his voice and muscular hand that covered my mouth got me speechless.
“You look so beautiful tonight Penny.” I gulped hard and shook my head.
This is just a dream.
What is he doing here?
Why is he even here of all places.
I closed my eyes and opened it but he was still there, smirking at my display of stupidity.
He brought down his head and deeped his head at the crook of my neck.
He groaned and briefly closed his eyes.
“Why are you breathing so damn fast Penny?”
“Because you are so creepy and……I dont know what to say or do.” I retorted with a shaky voice.
“Do you want me to go?”
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Bryce’s POV:
When Zen and I stepped inside the ballroom, she stood out among the others.
Not in a bad way, her dress, her wig, her makeover.
I appreciate a beautiful woman when i see one, it doesnt matter ifbthe woman is my wife or not but Penny was exceptionally beautiful that night.
My eyes was glued to her for five straight minutes before I got hold of myself.
“Who is she.” Zen asked.
“The company new chief accountant, Penelope James.” I replied and grabbed two glasses of white wine from the waiter.
“Thank you.” I muttered and hand over Zen hers.
“Second daughter of The James?” She suddenly asked.
“Humm,” I retorted absentmindedly.
“Fk” i heard her cur$ed under her breath.
What was that?
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