Twisted Fate

Ella Smith!

That name popped up in his mind.

“What was that about?” He asked himself. Why was he feeling guilty about that tramp?

Alex stepped out of the bathroom with his scanty white towel around his waist. His shirtless body was alluring.

His complexion was white and a glittering skin like that of a baby. His broad chest was complimented with a six pack sculptured bowel.

“Good morning” Lisa said, yawning and stretching herself. She looked herself up under the quilt and realised that Alex didn’t touch her.

This is very unlike him. He never lets any chances slip off his fingers whenever they are together.

This was the second time they slept on the same bed and he did not touch her. What is happening?

Has his libido suddenly gone low? Everyone knows he is a predator after things in skirts. And his prey often live to tell the story of his masculine prowess.

“Good morning” Alex responded flippantly. He got his hair dryer and started drying his hair.

Lisa got out of bed, went to him, tiptoed and kissed his chin. She soon circled her hands around his waist and placed her head on his back.

“Get a bath and get ready. I am dropping you off” Alex instructed. Her touch was sending a message to him and he quite understood her intention.

“Common baby, cuddle me a little” Lisa requested romantically. In the past, if she held Alex like that, she was courting his arousal.

“No cuddling. Get a bath I said” Alex affirmed. He seemed no longer pleased with Lisa. He had always favoured her in the past but now, he doesn’t feel like it.

Lisa knew better than anyone else that she should do what Alex instructed. She got into the bathroom and took a bath.

Before she stepped out, Alex was already dressed in a blue suit that matches the colour of his eyes.

He looked stunning and Lisa had no option than to compliment his handsomeness.

Alex nodded and said”thank you”.

“Meet me downstairs for breakfast” Alex instructed and then walked out.

Lisa sighed. It appeared she doesn’t understand Alex anymore. Whatever, she would have a word with him later.

Half an hour later, Lisa came downstairs and joined Alex for dinner. Ms Cooker served her breakfast and then excused herself.

Alex Foster was observing Lisa intently. Would she be qualified to be the woman he should get married to?

He has no plan for marriage in the next few years. But his grandfather giving him such a short notice is like choking him.

He will try and persuade his grandfather to give him some more time. If he agrees, it will be a relief on his part.

But what if he didn’t agree?

He was now going to the company. Lisa was seated next to him, glancing at him at every interval.

Alex knew she was feeling unhappy but he would make it up to her. He simply concentrated on his computer, going through a client’s proposal for partnership.

“Do I disgust you?” Lisa asked, she was uncomfortable with the fact that he didn’t bother to get intimate with her despite the fact that they shared the same bed.

“I can’t remember having a feeling of disgust while being with you” ex replied, shutting down his computer and turning to glance at Lisa.

“Why didn’t you think of having…” she trailed off. She doesn’t want to complete the sentence. Alex understands the point she was driving at.

“I’ve always told you when I have a need for you, I will let you know. As for last night, I didn’t have interest in sex. I had it full earlier that day. Anything else?”Alex explained.

Lisa pouted her lips. He shamelessly told her he had sex with someone else. Couldn’t he just stay stuck to her alone?

But then, she doesn’t have any right to be angry. She might be having that feeling of jealousy, but she dares not express it.

Alex is a demigod. She can’t let him get upset with her. Another thing that got them still sticking to each other is simply because Lisa’s father is connected to a foreign investor.

Not answering his question, she asked “do you for once put my feelings and desire into consideration?”

“Ok, I will be fair. Tonight. Is that okay?” Alex demanded and Lisa crossed her hand around his upper hand, placing her head on his shoulders.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

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After the embarrassment Ella received from Alex the previous day, she had decided to seek a job elsewhere. She would only work with the Foster cooperation for a few months and then leave.

Such a boss who has no regard for women cannot give her that job satisfaction that she seeks. She was going to discuss it with Rosa during lunchtime.

Foster cooperation payroll is not bad. But she really cannot tell if she didn’t compare it with other companies and holdings.

She had only worked in the restaurant since she took up the responsibility of being the breadwinner.

That’s exactly what happened. Ella told her new friend Rosa her plans to get a job elsewhere. She explained to her how she came about working in that company.

“Listen to me Ella..” Rosa paused and turned, looking around to be sure no one was listening or paying attention to their discussion.

“This isn’t new. Everyone has got one thing or the other that makes them discouraged about working in a certain place.

But you have no idea what you are going to encounter in your new workplace. Why don’t you cross that out of your mind.

You should think of possible ways to avoid crossing Mr Foster’s path. Besides, only a few companies can pay so well.

Remember you were employed without having your degree yet. Please, don’t go. You would love working with Mr Foster eventually…”Rosa advised.

Ella paused in her chewing while she listened to Rosa. It appeared there are things in Rosa’s words that made a lot of sense.

She would try as much as she can to avoid Alex as much as she can. She isn’t going to let herself be ridiculed again. All she needed was to do her work as best as she could.

She nodded and thanked Rosa for her kind words. She would have to rethink her advice.

Rosa smiled and took Ella’s hands in hers “once in my life I was in a cross road like you are now. But I decided to let things be the way they are.

And today, I feel my life filled with so much excitement and satisfaction because of Ruby. I am happy that I didn’t let my fears get the hold of me.

I kept the pregnancy and I am a happy single mom. Please let things remain the way they are” Rosa concluded.

“You are a mother?” Ella asked, as her eyes went moist. Did Rosa say she’s a single mom? Just like her own mother too.

“Yes Ella. I have a son” Rosa answered, touching her chin with a smile. She saw Ella’s eyes went moist and she guessed what might be going on in her heart.

Alex returned back to his office. He had been in a series of meetings ever since he stepped his feet into the company.

Settling down in his swivel chair, he felt like he wanted to see someone. Festus had told him that he let Ella leave for home after lunch the previous day.

He had also sent him a message that he shouldn’t bother her nor ask her any question.

What’s going on? Why is Festus developing some interest in that smelly girl?

He is yet to understand why he even touched that woman. He definitely was out of his mind that day.

She’s not his type of woman at all. She’s classless and poor. He really wants to deal with her and put her where she belongs but Festus was asking him to let her be.

He needs to see her.

Ella was summoned to come to the CEO’s office. She sighed softly and placed her hand on her chest.

A kind of fear gripped her.

Coming before that arrogant brat sends a cold shiver through her entire body. How long will this continue?

She knocked and stood out. She was waiting for him to ask her to come in. At Least, she probably annoyed him once for coming into his office without his permission.

Alex heard the knock and a faint smile crossed his thin lips. She’s made corrections already. He likes that.

“Come in” Alex’s voice finally came through.

Ella sighed softly and pushed the heavily jammed door open. She held her breath for a few seconds and walked in.

She stood before Alex with her head bowed. This looks like she has the feeling of inferiority complex, but in the real sense, she’s trying to avoid offending him.

Alex Foster raised his head and stared at her. It was that kind of scrutinising stare that makes someone have that feeling of being naked.

Within himself, he must admit that she’s beautiful, really beautiful. Just a little touch of fashion and class and she would glitter like a princess.

He felt attracted to her. But he was never going to condescend so low as to let this filthy thing humiliate him again.

Ella stood, waiting for Alex to tell her why he called her. But the latter didn’t say anything and she raised her head, intending to steal a glance at him.

But their eyes locked and she quickly looked away. His eyes weren’t having that hostile look like in the past, it looked calm.

She would be a better choice for his contract marriage.

Will she accept him?