Mr. President’s

Chapter 25

Mercedes was drained, Nathan had been pounding her continuously for the last one hour. She had lost count of the number of orgasms he gave her, and she was so sure her body was going to be covered in hickeys but that wasn’t her immediate concern, She feared she wouldn’t be able to walk again. Her legs had wobbled till they felt numb. Her walls felt sore but Nathan was still thrusting in and out of her like a beast. She was trapped under him and couldn’t even move. Drops of sweat fell on her breast, the groaning sound of Nathan, blended with her soft moans.

He had kissed her till her lips felt swollen and sore. She was sure she was going to blackout when he collapsed on top of her, trembling violently from the release he halted anytime it showed a sign. She had released countless times while he held himself, only giving in now to his orgasm.

Tears trimmed down the corners of her eyes. If this happened to her the next time, she wasn’t sure she could survive it. Nathan was the only man she knew sexually and wondered if other women went through the same. She wasn’t sure if Angie was going to laugh at her if she opened up or feel sorry for her. Thinking through it, it was going to be her secret. She couldn’t recall for how long he stayed on top of her and was giving in to sleep when she felt his strong hand lifting her from the blanket on the floor.

She couldn’t believe he still had the strength to carry her after what just happened between them. Her eyes were shut, sleep nudging her but she still wanted to be conversant with her environment, to know what he was going to do next. She heard him speaking to someone on the phone but she couldn’t make clarity of the words.

A sweet scent met her nostrils when she felt lowered into hot water but not hot enough to burn her skin. It was soothing to her aching muscles and she could tell that whoever he must have spoken to, told him to do exactly just that. She felt him caress and massage her skin with something firm and soft, her muscles relaxed. She felt his strong hands all over her body and felt dried and clothes put on her. Along the way. She fell asleep and couldn’t remember what happened anymore.

When she woke up, she was in Nathan’s arms on the private jet with the pilot announcing they were going to arrive in Spain in the next thirty minutes. Her brown eyes met Nathan’s worried ones as soon as they flipped open. She couldn’t understand how a man could both be a devil and an angel. Seeing him now and how worried he was about her, she couldn’t bring herself to blame or be upset with him. In his eyes, she saw how. vulnerable he was

“You gave me such a scare. We should get dressed.” He didn’t wait for her response and picked up clothes for her to change, after instructing the hostess to not come in. Mercedes realized that one of the seats had been converted to a bed so why hadn’t Nathan allowed her to lay down and rather carried her throughout the 6–hour journey? She couldn’t understand him, no matter how she tried and due to what happened earlier, she didn’t want to ask any more questions. It was better that way,

She wore the trouser suit that matched Nathans, brushing her hair to smoothen it. When she was about to hold it up in a pony, she felt Nathan’s hands–on hers. “Jet it down, it’s much prettier that way”

She instantly dropped her hold, allowing her hair to cascade down her back. Nathan nodded in admiration. Afterwards, he allowed her to put on make–up as she pleased. It was after dressing up that she realized she didn’t feel sore anymore. Was she dreaming! Her body felt fine, except for the Hickey’s which were enough evidence.

She realized that Nathan was watching her through the mirror and smiled awkwardly, “I’m ready”

“You haven’t taken a step yet,” he said while he sat in the seat next to hers. She didn’t immediately understand his words. When Nathan spoke concerning business, she always had a clear understanding but when it came to intimacy, she was constantly at a loss. She walked awkwardly in the stilettos and paused, her questioning gaze on his. Realizing her confusion, he asked.

“Does it hurt anywhere?” She was greatly embarrassed when the meaning sank in. She passed out on him so it was natural for him to think she was burt

“No, I’m actually fine,” she forced a smile. If he fulfilled his part of the deal, it was time for her to fulfil hers so it wasn’t in her to complain after she had given her word.

“Are you sure? I got pain killers for you” Nathan was still worried. He got gripped by his fear of losing her in that he wanted to possess everything in ber, to make her his. The pleasure was so much that he didn’t want to even pull out or release. He just wanted to drown himself in her, not knowing he went overboard, especially when she kept releasing, energising him more.

It was after her moans turned too soft even when he thrust very hard that he affirmed something was wrong, coming back to his senses. He was so nervous something had happened to her that he called Lanre, who helped him through it

“I most certainly fine Nat, but next time, just give me a warning if you are going to get so savage. I honestly thought I was going to die,” she hid her shame and said in a jovial tone

His face darkened slightly with remorse. I didn’t mean to hurt you.”

Mercedes knew he was telling the truth and wondered what changed his mood at that moment. “You were upset about something,” she carefully sad but Nathan knew she was asking a question he wasn’t willing to honour with an answer. Therefore, he said.

“Sat and buckle up. We have to prepare for landing”

3:12 PM

Mercedes obeyed and soon, the aircraft landed at the rooftop of the NL. Towers, Madrid, Nathan handed over his iPad to Mercedes. Tra counting on you, Miss Winters” His tone had turned professional, which jolted Mercedes into her work mode. She didn’t have to ask why. She already knew that he wanted her to do what she does best and since this was Nathan’s personal company, she was even more intrigued to know about it

Nathan was like the eagle, Soaring higher, detecting problems and finding solutions before they manifest. As soon as they stepped out of the private elevator, heads turned their way with gasps of tremor. Nathan didn’t stop directly at the board room but thought it wise to go round the departments to see how things were moving

Unfortunately, his employees were unprepared for his sudden entrance. Most of them didn’t know him as the chairman of NL. Towers since he had made Mr Derrick Martins the President and never walked into the departments like that,

The looks that met him were those of panic and admiration but when the same looks met Mercedes, it carried envy and suspicion. Nathan L was a global name so whether or not he was known as the chairman, the same air of power waxed him, earning the usual whispers.

Legend

It wasn’t unusual for Mercedes to hear those whispers. She was used to them now. They stood in the large office that harboured the sales team on one side and the marketing team on the other. There were six workstations in all. The manager’s office was at the side but the glass separating him from the officers had an opaque partition which made it impossible for anyone to see through his office and vice–versa.

Notwithstanding, he heard of the invasion and went to calm the situation. Upon arrival, his jaws dropped when he saw Nathan. They were waiting for him in the boardroom so what was he doing here? He almost didn’t believe it when he was informed that Nathan was in his office. The President had humbly followed suit upon hearing the news and got the needed confirmation.

“Welcome, Mr Chairman,” the president greeted politely. That was when everyone focused on their computers and got busy. No one wanted to get fired for non–appropriate work ethics

“Good day, Derrick, who is in charge of this department?” Nathan asked indifferently. Derrick was Nervous. It wasn’t easy for him to predict whether Nathan was upset or satisfied with the department.

Luckily the manager owned up before he was introduced. “Carson Palmer,” the marketing manager. He extended his hand for a shake, which Nathan didn’t honour. Everyone who knew him knew he hated body contact, except with those who were very close to him. Carson dropped his hand, uneasiness flushing him.

Nathan became even more interested, taking another look around the office where everyone was sitting by the work station, busying themselves with one thing or the other. “I see. Bring your quarterly report to the meeting. His tone was icy. The one that made even Mercedes chill. The Manager was instantly trembling

Nathan casually moved to the next department – Logistics. Since he was in the company of Derrick, the atmosphere was different but he could still feel that they hadn’t reached the level he wanted. After going through eleven different departments, he only got satisfaction with the legal department. Even without the knowledge that Nathan owned the company, they operated with extreme professionalism, which made Nathan commend them during the board meeting.

After the meeting ended, he instructed all communications to go through Mercedes before reaching him. She had made contributions that showed that she was capable of the responsibility. Nathan was proud of her but he didn’t say it directly. Instead, he asked after being escorted to the jet and bid goodbye,

“Do you need anything? For your mum, friends, we could go shopping

It sounded exciting for Mercedes to surprise her family and friends so she agreed heartily, recalling Angie’s advice and what happened that early morning. Mercedes wasn’t yoked in her beauty alone, she was a smart and intelligent woman, which made all the men and women of high calibre give her the needed respect and understand Nathan’s reason for having a female assistant even though he hated the race.

When the

they got to the shopping mall, Nathan was amazed to see Mercedes picking men’s clothing. He couldn’t help and asked, “who’s that for?” “You” She casually responded..

“Then it’s enough. Pick something for yourself, family and friends. We don’t have much time,” he reminded her since the jet was waiting for them. Mercedes got to business but Nathan realized that she was being discreet about it and said, “Look, your performance at the meeting was impressive This is my way of showing gratitude. You won’t get it much so you better enjoy it while it lasts.”

Mercedes smirked, “and if I say no?” She asked jokingly.

“Your loss then” he said and turned around. He won’t beg her to accept a gift. It wasn’t in his nature.

Now she began shopping and Nathan was smiling behind her. He realized she hadn’t picked anything for Griffin and casually asked, “what about your best friend Griffin or whatever you call him

Mercedes was stunned. No man, no matter how generous, would watch a woman he cared about shopping for a man, irrespective of the relationship they had so if Nathan was insisting, then it meant he didn’t see her like that. It was a bitter truth she swallowed and casually said.

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Chapter 25

“I don’t know what to pick for him. Can you help?”

“You can pick shoes or wristwatches or even suits,” he generously suggested but Mercedes was smart. Judging from his tone and countenance, he was testing her. Her instinct alerted that Nathan wanted to know what she felt for Griffin which was a secret he won’t share with anyone. She wasn’t bold enough to let him know that she was in love with her best friend.

“I don’t know much about men’s wear. Could you help?” She let out an innocent smile which, unknowingly, had Nathan turned on. If she continued like this, she would die before the one week ended.

“How did you pick the things I like then?” He asked curiously, his gaze intently piercing through her eyes and into her soul.

“We’ve been intimate so I’ve seen it all,” she chuckled. She could feel the air of seduction around him, her cheeks turning a light shade of pink.

Nathan chuckled, satisfied with her response and picked an expensive wristwatch, leather shoes and suits, handing them to the attendant following closely behind them.

“He would like these, he casually said. Mercedes smiled. Indeed Griffin would love them and he needed them but how would he feel if he realized that Nathan paid for them?

After a while of continuous shopping, Mercedes excused herself to use the washroom. Nathan was casually checking out at the cashier when a silhouette approached him. “I never thought I’d see you here Nat,” the familiar soft voice sounded behind him. He froze but didn’t turn around. “That makes two of us,” he said coldly.

She forced a smile, brushing her long blonde hair to her back with her hand. “You won’t even address me by my name?” Disappointment shuddered her voice.

Tm very busy as you

you can see, Nathan handed his black card to the cashier. The items had been

moved to

to his private jet already

Til still see you in two n

months, Nat,” she pursed her lips and said. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Till then,” he said and walked out. Embarrassment washed her as she turned and left. Eyes followed her around as people wondered who she was, For the first time, Nathan brought a lady to shop with but another pretty one approached him. The whispers never stopped.

Nathan was wondering why Mercedes had taken so long and went to check on her in the ladies room. His mood was ruined and he wanted to leave immediately. When he reached the entrance of the washroom, he raged like a wounded lion, when he saw Mercedes‘ form,