Chapter 2

• Holly molly, he knew this is a lie. He didn't even realize when the words left his mouth.
• “Really ！" His father looked at him, surprise clearly written on his face. If only his father knew that he was just as surprised. Noel nodded with a smile.
• "Why didn't you tell me this earlier ？"
• FIX IT JESUS ！
• He screamed mentally. How would he go about this ？
• "hm-mm-mmm, I thought it wasn't important". He stuttered, and then shrugged.
• "I'll love to see her this weekend, i hope that's fine".
• "Sure ！ it is". He replied quickly with a sheepish smile.
• Noel you sure won't make heaven ！
• His subconscious mind screamed.
• "Don't waste time son, just pop the big question and give her the ring". Mr. smith said smiling.
• "Come on dad, that's too forward. Besides the relationship is just too early. He rolled his eyes, nudging his dad.
• "The earlier the better young man, you never know with women, someone else might just steal her heart. Just Like your mother, thank God i was smart, believe me i would have lost her to one weird and ugly looking guy".
• “Dad ！". He exclaimed.
• "That's the truth son, too bad i lost her. I had love her, even to this minute". His voice dropped.
• "That's alright dad, i love her too".
• "You have no idea what i'm saying son.
• "I do dad, she was my mother". Noel stated.
• "And she was my wife". He retorted.
• "Alright Mr. Smith, i give up". Noel raised his hands in the air - total surrender.
• "So silly". He rolled his eyes.
• Noel stood up. "Okay dad, I'll hit the road". He headed towards the door.
• "Drive carefully son, my regards to her". His dad winked. He nodded chuckling. He walked out slamming the door behind him.
• Alright father is something else, his lips cracked in a smile.
• He has to cook up a little story; he will have to meet and get Manuel to help him with whatever plan they come up with. They probably have to go search for a suitable female who would sign the contract of being his wife for... as long as probably 2year ？
• Whatever, Manuel will have a good idea.
• With that, he walked towards his car.
• "Sir ！ can i ？"
• "Not now Paul, I'll be my driver". He smiled at Paul, his driver, who nodded returning the smile.
• He got into the car. "Alright,,,let's get this done". He set the car in motion and drove out.
• ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• Blossom sat in her well furnished luxurious office, a smile playing on her lips. Of course today is her day, her employees did a great job in decorating her office with balloons, ribbons, flowers, etc. She didn't expect it but they surprised her. She couldn't stop smiling.
• Her office door cracked opened and someone walked in.
• "Not even a knock ？" she signed, just one person walks into her office without knocking and that's definitely Ray.
• " Happy birthday day baby CEO". Ray smirked pulling a chair and sitting right in front of her with his legs crossed.
• "You should learn how to knock Ray". She said twisting her lips "anyway thank you, that's the third time you're wishing me for today".
• "Right best". He paused, taking a brief look around. "Nice decore you got here". He commented.
• "Oh that ！" She sat up spreading her hands "Proudly sponsored by my creative employees, those people are just too lovely". She stated with a wide smile.
• "Obviously". He nodded regarding the decores. "so where're we turning up ？"
• "For ？" she asked feigning innocence.
• "For the party jare, you just turn 20 girl". He snapped.
• "Come on Ray, you know I don't fancy those stuffs, going out for dinner will do". she said.
• "What ！...
• "Okay Ray, I ordered a cake already so no big deal". She shrugged.
• "Not accepted best, you see this birthday ？" he asked leaning closer to her "We must celebrate it, you think it's easy to be twenty"
• "This isn't your birthday Ray" she narrowed her eyes at him.
• "Well, it's my best friend's birthday. So take a chill pill girl. I have this all planed out".
• "Geez！" she exclaimed, hit her palms on her forehead lightly with a sign. "I hate you Ray, you know right ？"
• "Sure, I love you too darl". He stood up, walked towards her and placed a kiss an her cheeks.
• "So annoying". She exhaled eyeing him. He chuckled and started walking towards her door, he open it then turn towards her and blew her a flying kiss. Then walked out slaming behind him.
• "Please lord, save my from this guy". She prayed "he needs help" she rolled her eyes. She turn back to her system and continue her work.
• *
• “Happy birthday to you
• Happy birthday to you
• Happy birthday Baby Blossom....
• Happy birthday day to you”.
• Blossom covered her mouth with her palms. Ray had invited her closest employees, about 5 in number to their dinner party at BLUE BELL hotels, The most expensive and luxurious hotels and suits in Akwa Ibom.
• “Happy birthday bestie”.
• “Thanks a lot best, i didn't expect this”. She replied and hugged him.
• "Happy birthday ma'am". Charles her secretary said.
• "Thank you Charles". She she hugged him.
• "Happy birthday ma'am".
• "Happy birthday ma'am".
• The other employees chorused, she thank them joyfully, and didn't hesitate to hug them. Indeed, they've proven to be loyal workers and she couldn't imagine working without them. It's been two years as a CEO already.
• "Come on girl, it's time to cut your cake". Ray yelled, he had reserved a hall just for them, he wanted it to be special and distraction free. He didn't fail to hire a DJ, to make the party worth it, Blossom deserves the best anyway.
• "I almost forgot". She hurried and took the knife.
• "Chill girl, we'll say the letters of your name then you cut alright ？"
• "Alright". they responded.
• "And B" they spelt along with him "L - O - S - S - O - M".
• She cut the cake, they screamed in excitement, applauding her. They took a lot of pictures. Different dishes were arranged on the table, Every one would choose what they want to eat, including wine, alcoholic too.
• They sat to eat while conversing.
• “You look stunning ma'am”. Melano, her PA said.
• "Awwwn, thank you Mel". She replied with a smile.
• Really, God had bless her with good people around her. From her parents, to her best friend, to her colleges in college, her employees and most importantly, Wilfred, her boyfriend. She really wish he was there to celebrate with her, but no harm done since he had send his wishing earlier plus a video call. She was satisfied.