A NIGHT WITH HIM Episode 25 -26 by Azeemah Salami

A NIGHT WITH HIM Episode 25 by Azeemah Salami

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Harold stepped out of the library after he got tired of waiting.
Seems Irene isn’t joining him tonight.
He’s gonna tell her about the dinner party tomorrow.
Irene resigned to fate waiting for the pain she’s gonna feel once her body hits the hard ground.
She closed her eyes tightly as she felt her body hit the ground..
It’s hard but not as hard as she had thought and she could tell no part of her body is hurt.
She was surprised she could land this safely..and what the fvck!
She felt the ground breathing.
The ground is breathing!!

Was she dreaming?

Her eyes were still closed and they snapped open the moment she heard the voice she didn’t even think she could hear at that strange moment.

“Are you okay?” Harold asked.

Irene realised she was in his arms and not on the floor!
No wonder she hadn’t sustained any injury.
She sighed in relief still looking into Harold’s eyes.
He saved her!

Is it worry she could see in his eyes or he was truly looking intensely at her.

“Thank you” She said as he slowly put her down on her feet.
Her feet weren’t stable for a while and she had to hold the stairs rail for support.

“Are you okay?” He asked again and she nodded.
She didn’t know if the result of her heart beating so fast is because Harold is so near or the fact that she had nearly broken her bones.
“Come, come have some water to calm your nerves” Harold said.

**

“What really happened?” Harold asked and Irene sighed.
She felt better after she had taken water and was now seated in the library with Harold.

“I..i was coming to the library after i succeeded in putting Ivory to bed…when i.. slipped, but how did you caught me? I never expected someone would come to my rescue” Irene said and Harold smiled proudly, even though his heart had been in his throat when he saw Irene falling and he had made sure he was fast enough to prevent her body from hitting the ground.

“I was returning to my room when i…saw you… i didn’t even know where i got that strength and speed from” Harold said .
“Thanks anyway, i can’t even imagine what would have happened to me” Irene said deeply bothered.
“My stairs is not always that slippery, i specially made it non slippery because of Ivory. Did you had some.. things beneath your footwear or were you walking so fast on the stairs?”
“No, nothing was beneath my footwear, i think it has something to do with the stairs” Irene said,so sure of what she’s saying.

If

something slippery was truly beneath her footwear, she would have slipped the moment she walked out of Ivory’s room.
Harold had gone back to the stairs to find what made her slip but he hadn’t found anything.
She was also pushed into the pool the other day, who wants her dead in this house?
She should leave but… she haven’t even gotten her mum’s surgery bills.

“I
think someone might have mistakenly spilled water on the stairs” Harold said.
“They should have cleaned it dry knowing it’s gonna hurt someone” Irene said.
“Ofcourse, I’m gonna call them together tomorrow but we aren’t even sure someone truly spilled water or anything slippery on the stairs ” Harold said.
“Just let it go. ” Irene sighed.
“Really?”
“Sure” she shrugged.

“Are you feeling better now?” Harold asked and she nodded even if she was still shaken by what happened.
“I actually thought you wouldn’t be joining me in the library tonight but…as fate would have it” Harold said completing his statement with a smile.
Irene found herself smiling too.
“I missed reading in front of the fireplace and all” Irene said..
“Ohh…i would be sincere, i actually missed reading with you” Harold said.
“Hmm…I’m flattered” Irene said dramatically and they laughed.

“So, I’m invited to a dinner party strictly for couples and it’s a must go for me” Harold said.
“Ohh… don’t worry about leaving ivory in my care, i will take good care of her” Irene said.
“Of course i know but the party is.. strictly for couples” Harold said.
“You said that earlier” Irene said,not really getting the picture.

“There’s no one to go with me” Harold said.
Normally he would have taken one his staffs but he wants Irene to go with him this time.
“Ohh” Irene pressed her lips together.
“Yeah” Harold said expecting her to offer to go with him. Other ladies would have jumped at the opportunity but she isn’t even saying anything.
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“So what do we do?” Irene finally asked.
“I don’t know” Harold said.
“You can ask one of your workers to go with you” Irene said.
“That’s what I’m gonna do” Harold said.
“Ohh… okay then, I’m gonna take good care of…”
“Will you go with me?” Harold cut through her words.
“Please” He added.

“Huh?” She asked, blushing terribly.
“Yes, i want you to go with me” Harold said.
“Who’s go..nna…take ca..re of Ivory?” Irene stuttered.

A billionaire is asking her to be his date!
She knows it’s just for a night but damn! She’s feeling tiny gymnasts dancing in her stomach already.
She’s feeling so honored.
Harold had chosen her over hundreds of his female staffs.

“Irene, it’s a dinner party and you would have put Ivory to bed before we leave” Harold said.
“O..kay. I will go with you” She said.
“Thank you” Harold smiled, concealing his excitement.

“Yes!.
No lady can refuse him…he’s Harold Marshall” He boasted to himself.

“So, input your shoe and dress size in here, and choose the make up artist you’d like to make you up. ” Harold said, stretching his phone to her.

“No, i don’t need a dress nor shoes. I have lots of them” Irene said.
“Huh?” Harold asked and Irene smiled.
“You’re probably thinking they won’t be beautiful enough for the party. I know a billionaire date has to appear stunning ” Irene said.
“Exactly” Harold said.
“Well.., I’ve gat beautiful dresses i made for myself that even most females would kill to own. I’m a fashion designer and when it comes to dresses…i rock ” Irene boasted and Harold stared at her in disbelief.
He was wowed.

He never know her to be this boastful and for her to have boasted right now, it means she’s so sure of what she’s saying.
She looked so proud when she mentioned being a fashion designer, that passion showed deeply in her eyes.

“And as for shoes, i have no problem with that too. Do not bother about inviting a make up artist over, i do my make up myself even if i don’t have the best equipment”
“Wow!” Harold smiled. “What of your hair?”
“Leave that to me” Irene smiled and Harold felt like hugging her.
“Thank you” He said.
“For what?” Irene asked.
“For being so different” Harold said and she smiled.

“So,what day is the party?” She asked.
“Wednesday” Harold responded.
“I’ll be going home tomorrow” Irene said.
“Why?” He asked.
“To pick the dress,shoes and other necessary things” Irene said.
“You don’t have them here?”
“No, who would have thought a billionaire would ask me to be his date” She said and Harold laughed.
“A billionaire isn’t my name though” He said.
“But it’s the status you hold” Irene said and he shrugged.
“So you would go home after dropping Ivory in school”
“Yes”
“I know you would want to spend some time with your mum but please be home before Ivory arrives from school” Harold.
“Ofcourse” Irene said.

“Woah, time is far spent” Harold said glancing at the wall clock.
“Geez! We should go to bed” Irene said.

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“Bye” Irene waved to Ivory as Tom led her to her class.
“Bye” She waved back.

They sat back in the car in silence, waiting for Tom.
Eric tuned in some music while they waited.

“You don’t wanna pass that street? It’s a shorter route” Tom said to Eric.
“Mr harold said to drop Irene in her house after we’ve dropped Ivory” Eric said.
“Ohh” Tom said.
They were heading home after dropping ivory in school.

“Huh? I don’t think there’ll be a need for that” Irene said, she had planned to take cab cause she wanted to buy some foodstuffs along with her and Alex is gonna know her home address?

Hell..no.

“Why?” Tom asked.
“I need to pick some things” Irene said.
“Ohh… okay then” Eric said, he reversed the car and took the shorter route.
“Or you’re so ashamed of anyone seeing how poor looking your house is” Alex laughed shocking everyone with his words.

“Are you crazy!!” Irene said in a shaky voice, deeply hurt by what he just said.
“Alex! That’s not a nice thing to say” Eric said.
“How could you say that! I Never knew you were this bitter” Tom said angrily.
“Keep shut man!” Alex said.
“Like you have a better house” Tom said and that got Alex riled up.

He unbuckled his seat belt and turned to punch Tom in the face.
Tom returned his punch and they started exchanging punches in the car.
Irene whose eyes were laced with tears by what Alex had said,started crying, begging them to stop.

Eric quickly brought the car to a halt and tried separating them but got punched in the face.

Looks like the both of them were unleashing the anger they’ve had for each other for years.

“I’m going to call Mr Harold!” Irene wiped her tears, grabbing her phone with shaky hands.

Alex snapped it from her hand and tossed it out of the window.
Tom grabbed him by the neck and slapped him in the face.

Another round of fight started. They were both men with huge build and the car couldn’t contain them any longer, the door bursted open and they both fought out of the car. Eric was glad they weren’t on the highway,they were in a quiet street.

“Do something Eric!” Irene screamed when she saw Alex bringing out a small knife.

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“Do something Eric!” Irene screamed when she saw Alex bringing out a small knife.

Even before Eric could make a move, Tom was fast enough to jerk the knife from Alex’s hand. He tossed it far away and Irene sighed in relief.

But They were still fighting!

Eric who was trying to regain his sight from the punch he got,staggered out of the car.
He was determined to separate them this time even though his sight wasn’t balanced, he didn’t even know who gave him that punch between Alex and Tom, all he knew was that he went blind for minutes.
Would Tom do that to him?
No!
Alex should be the one who did but what if it’s Tom.
Anyone can do anything when annoyed.

Eric pushed himself so hard between the fighting men and they all fell to the ground.
Alex and Tom stood up almost immediately to continue their fight.
They were both bleeding from the lips, with cuts on their faces,Alex appeared more hurt though.
Eric knew Tom is a very good fighter ,this isn’t the first time he would see Tom use his fist, he’s just afraid Alex might pass out soon with the way he was panting.
“Stop!” Eric shouted, he was still on the floor.
He couldn’t believe Alex and Tom were on their feet already to start another round of fight.

He knew they didn’t like each other but is it to this extent?
They were both prepared to give each other more cuts!
“I swear down, if you continue this worthless fight, I’m gonna call Mr Harold and you both know what that means” Eric threatened, getting up slowly.
He wasn’t the one fighting but he felt so weak.
His threat made Alex and Tom stop and they both glared at each other, panting heavily.
Irene got out of the car and was glad to see her phone on the floor,not too far from the car.
She had thought Alex had tossed it far away.
She slowly picked it up and realised the front screen is cracked.

She sighed and turned to face the men.
Alex and Tom were still glaring at each other.
To think she caused the fight made her feel so terrible.
Tom got a cut on his cheek and a broken lip just because of her. She felt more terrible.
And to think Alex had brought out a knife to stab Tom…that thought made her shudder
He would have stabbed Tom if Tom wasn’t fast enough.
This man is truly dangerous like she thought.
Tom had a pistol in his pocket but he didn’t even attempt to bring it out during the fight.
“Both of you should just stop glaring at each other and get into the car” Eric said sternly and they both refused to move.
“Well… Mr Harold shouldn’t be that difficult to call” Eric said aloud, bringing out his phone from the front pocket.

They all knew the penalty of fight is a sack letter! And no one taught the both of them to get into the car.

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“Tom, I’m so sorr..” Irene was saying.
“No ..it’s fine” Tom cut her short.

Eric was driving them to the hospital and the car had been in total silence until Irene spoke up.
“You don’t have to feel it’s your fault, I’ve been waiting so long for the day I’ll finally get to punch his damn face!” Tom said , obviously still angry.
“Ohh” Irene said, she was surprised Alex could be this mute.
She had expected a heated reply from him immediately Tom spoke but she hadn’t gotten any.

Should she say the fight took a toll on him?
She giggled silently to herself.

Finally!

But she was so worried Tom sustained some cuts.
She knows It’s gonna hurt when it’s been treated .

“We’re not going to Mr Harold personal hospital” Eric said.
“Why?” Irene asked.
“Doc Fern is gonna blow the cover and Tom and Alex is gonna leave!” Eric said.
“What?” Irene asked,confused.
“They both know the penalty for fight is a sack letter each!” Eric said.
“Whoa!” Irene exclaimed.

“Sorry” Irene kept mumbling as Tom’s cuts were being treated.
Alex’s was being treated too and he glared at her as antiseptic was being applied on his cuts.
He has been sending glares her way and she isn’t gonna take it any longer!
She glared back at him and hissed as she turned back to Tom.
Alex was surprised by her sudden retaliation but he didn’t show it.

“You both should better know the excuse to give Mr Harold concerning your faces and get ready to pay the bills” Eric said,not so nicely.
“Look…i know you’re angry or probably disappointed but..” Tom was saying.
“You disappointed me buddy!” Eric cut him short.
“He punched me first!” Tom defended.
“Whatever!” Eric shrugged.
“I can’t just sit back and watch him punch me Eric, you know that and I’m sorry to have disappointed you. I never intended to fight” Tom said.
“It’s fine buddy, i understand you ” Eric said, and patted his back.
Irene was glad,she knew Eric was pissed at Tom and now they just settled it.
“I hope the cuts doesn’t hurt so much?” She asked.
“No” Tom smiled .
“I’m sure these little cuts means nothing to Tom, if he goes shirtless you’d see that he had gone through things worst than this”
“He has scars?” Irene asked.
“So many” Eric said and Irene shook her head sadly.

No wonder he hadn’t even winced when antiseptic was being applied on the cuts..
She had wondered what sort of being he was…

?Ethan Weston building?

“What are you doing?” Ethan asked walking into the room.
“Watching more seduction tips” Carrle said not glancing up from her laptop.
She was bent on trying the second time.
She felt she hadn’t prepared so well and that was why Harold had resisted her! She knows he wouldn’t even dare resist after trying out these ones she just watched.
She should have just done this the first time.
“Ohh..i forgot you’re planning to try again” Ethan said.
“Yeah” Carrle murmured.
“Have you ordered the dress you’re gonna wear to tomorrow’s dinner party? You know we have to look best” Ethan said.
“Ohh…yeah! I will do that once I’m done. You got your tux already?” Carrle asked.
“Of course and i just ordered the most expensive shoes in ‘ Tanya’s fashion store’ ” Ethan smiled.
Tanya fashion store is the top one in the city, and it’s well known that only the rich can afford it.
To top it all, Tanya is Carrle’s friend and she’s gonna be attending the dinner party with her fiance too.

“Wow! No doubt we’ll be the best looking couple in that Dinner party” Carrle chuckled.
“Ofcourse, we are always looking the best in every party” Ethan said.
“Of course” Carrle said.

She grinned when she saw Marie’s incoming call.
“Marie’s calling, i guess the plan worked out” She said to Ethan before picking up the call.

?Hey Marie”
?Hi Mrs Carrle” Marie said from the other end.
?I know the plan worked out, she has broken her bones right? Which one? Her spinal cord?” Carrle laughed.
?Well …” Marie drawled.
?What?” Carrle asked.
?The plan didn’t work out” She finally dropped the bomb.
?What!” Carrle exclaimed. “Didn’t you do everything as planned?”
?Mr Harold saved her!” Marie said.
?What…the” Carrle groaned.

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“I need to return to the house before Ivory get back from school” Irene said to her Mum who told her to wait till Damien’s back.
He would have loved to see her..
“Ohh…that’s true. You’ll need to be there before the little girl’s back so you can take care of her” Mrs Neave said. She was so glad when Irene told her how much Ivory appreciated the sweater.

“I spent enough time with you right?” Irene said.
“Of course” Mrs Neave smiled.

Irene had cooked,washed the dishes and cleaned the house during the few hours she’s been here.
Damien would be so happy when he’s back, he was always frowning about doing house chores.

“Are you sure the dress and the shoes are beautiful?” Irene asked her Mum for the fifth time.
She doesn’t want to disappoint Harold.
“Ofcourse Irene. That red dinner gown is the most beautiful I’ve ever seen and the shoes are just too great. Don’t feel less about it cause you made it. It’s beautiful and if it was on sale,it would be sold out in minutes.” Mrs Neave said and Irene beamed like a jolly panda.
“Thanks Mum” she said and grabbed the paper bag that contained the dress and shoes..

“You should tell Damien i made lunch already, he just needs to microwave it and dish it out when he’s back” Irene said.
“Ohh, you’re leaving now” Mrs Neave said.
She has been enjoying Irene’s company all along, she was so bored and Irene had surprised her by her sudden show-up.
“Yes Mum” Irene pecked her on both cheeks.
“Okay, before you leave,get me my jewelry box from the wardrobe”
“Okay mum” Irene said and she quickly fetched the box.
She opened it in front of her Mum and watched her hands roam the box, definitely searching for something.
She wondered what she was looking for.
A grin appeared on Mrs Neave face as she finally found her tiny diamond necklace.

“Wow!” Irene exclaimed.

??Next night??

Harold stood in the living room all dressed up for the dinner party, he was obviously waiting for Irene who was yet to join him.
He sighed nervously, not that he cares about how she’ll look tonight but he’s starting to get worried he hadn’t ordered a dress for her.
Though she had said he shouldn’t worry about the dress but this isn’t just any dinner party.
He won’t want the other women at the party to mock her wear.

He breathed out…why was he having this thought in the very last minute.
He heard the click of heels on the stairs and his heartbeat accelerated.
He quickly stared down at his feet.

Damn it!

Why’s he being so nervous?

“Com’on Harold!” He said to himself reassuringly and that gave him some courage.

He glanced up and the moment he did,the sight before him took his breath away .

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