Handsome Stranger

Book:The Best Thing I Never Had Published:2024-5-1

On Friday morning, James went to his father’s office to give him feedback. His father was so impressed, “well done my son, the quality of your work is too high, keep up the good work son, I’m so proud of you,” he hugged his son. “In fact, dad most of the work was done by your daughter in law.” His dad was shocked, “did Serene produced this kind of work, wow she is amazing, she is smart. You need to buy her a present son, I underestimated my daughter in law, she is a rough diamond,” said his father beaming. “I meant Victoria dad not Serene,” explained James. “Victoria is a Marketing Director, she excels in projects, as a successor of Lewis Group, when her father retires, she will take the company into new heights, she is brilliant,” said his father smiling. “Please don’t buy her a present, I don’t want your mother and Serene to misunderstand, I will prepare a gift for her.” James left her father’s office in a good mood. Serene never called him; he didn’t receive even a text.
In the afternoon Emmanuel Johnson called a meeting with everyone who was involved in the project, he thanked them for their hard work. He told them to take a week’s leave to recharge their batteries. They were so excited, James decided that he would take Serene to Seychelles island on Sunday. He quickly made the bookings and told Serene about their vacation; she was excited.
Emmanuel Johnson decided to take a walk to the jewelry shop to buy Victoria a present. He saw a pair of pink earrings, it was unique and beautiful, the shop Assistant told him that it is the only pair in the world. He bought them and a bracelet for his wife and left. He asked Victoria to come to his office on Monday at any time.
Victoria knew that Mr Johnson liked oxtail and dumpling dish. Victoria woke up very early and cook for him and made chakalaka with lot of chilies as a side dish. At 10 am she went to the Johnson Group; her father-in-law told the receptionist to call him when she arrived. She was wearing knee high black dress and baby heel, with light make up. She wore red lipstick, she was beautiful, the receptionist was stunned. Victoria smiled at her, she snaped back to her senses. She told the receptionist that she was looking for Mr Johnson, the receptionist quickly called him, “Mr Johnson, Miss Lewis has arrived.” “Please take her to my elevator and press my floor number for her.” The receptionist did as she was told.
Mr Johnson was in the top floor, when she passed Deputy CEO’s office, the door was wide opened, she saw the handsome stranger, their eyes met. Victoria went to his office and greeted him with a smile. Mark Anthony was so happy to see her, “Miss may I help you” Victoria told him that she was visiting Mr Johnson. Her heart was beating so fast, she said goodbye and left. Mark Anthony was on leave; he came back to fetch his important document. He thanked the Lord for His goodness. Victoria knocked at Mr Johnson’s door. “Come in.” Victoria flashed him a big smile, she went to his desk and said, “dad I heard that you like oxtail and dumplings, I decided to cook for you.” When Emmanuel took off the lid of the casserole he was attracted by the aroma. “Did you cook it yourself? Why did you learn cooking?” Victoria explained that she took cooking classes when she was young because she wanted to cook for her husband.
Emmanuel Johnson went to the bathroom to wash his hands and start eating, it was delicious. “My daughter, why don’t you open a restaurant, I will fund you. Victoria laughed, “No dad, I will cook for my husband and my loved ones.” Emmanuel Johnson finished eating and wash his hands. He opened the drawer and took the velvet box and gave it to Victoria. “James told me that you helped him a lot and the quality of your work was too high, I asked him not to give you a gift because I don’t want my wife or Serene to misunderstand. I bought these earrings to thank you for your hard work.” She opened the box and said, “they are beautiful dad, thank you so much,” she hugged him. “I saw the ring that James will give Serene, it is beautiful and unique. Serene will be happy.” Emmanuel Johnson laughed, “James proposed to Serene last weekend, she hated that ring, James bought a diamond ring for her.” Victoria was dumbfounded, she spoke out of turn to James, she regretted it.
Victoria said goodbye to Emmanuel Johnson and left, when she passed the office of the handsome stranger his office door was closed, she was glad. She smiled to the receptionist and went to the parking lot. The handsome stranger was in the parking lot, drinking water. Victoria said goodbye to him and went to her car. Mark Anthony was waiting for her, “Miss may I have your phone number please, my name is Mark Anthony.” Victoria looked at him and gave him a shy smile, “my name is Victoria Lewis, why don’t you give me your phone number?” Mark Anthony was beaming, “give me your phone.” Victoria took her phone from her bag, unlock it, and gave it to him. Mark Anthony added himself to her contact list and gave her back her phone. Victoria told Mark that she will surely call him. Mark Anthony nodded his head and smiled. She thanked him and drove her car to the company. Mark Anthony’s knees were weak, and his heartbeat was fast. When he gave her the phone, he accidentally touched her fingers, he felt like he was shocked by electricity. Mark went to his car and drove away.
Victoria went to her office and sat down to her desk. She took out her phone from her bag and searched the contact list, she was looking for Mark’s contact details, she changed his name to my handsome husband and laughed. She was so happy; she would call him after the divorce. Mark Anthony was the temptation that she must avoid at all costs. She went to her father’s office and told him that she was back, and that Emmanuel Johnson gave her beautiful earrings to thank her for helping James. She told her father that James and Serene Logan got engaged last weekend. Her father was shocked that they got engaged before the marriage contract was up.