“You know I don’t like this, Jade! You can’t just bring people into my home without asking me first!” Benne continued angrily,
“Is everything okay?” Celsie asked sleepily.
“I’m sorry. I will make it up to you after now, I promise,” Jade said, but Benne already hung up the call as he turned to look at Celsie who was now yawning.
“Are you okay?” Celsie asked with a concerned frown.
“I’m not exactly sure. I wanted us to spend the night at my place, but Jade just informed me that she sent some people over there. And she is only just telling me about it after they’ve arrived there,” Benne said, trying to keep the irritation out of his voice.
“What people?” Celsie asked in confusion and then listened as Benne explained the situation to her.
“How come none of the staff at your house called to inform you?” Celsie asked, thinking that it was weird that he was only just hearing about it now.
“Because she probably talked them into keeping quiet until she informs me herself. She knows how I don’t like people in my space. I could have gotten them somewhere nice to live, just not under my roof,” Benne complained as he drove through the gates of his mansion which opened automatically as they approached.
“Is that safe? I mean the gates opening that way to anybody?” Celsie asked with a concerned frown.
“It only opened this way because it’s me. There is an automatic sensor that detects my presence from afar,” Benne explained.
“And if it was someone else?” Celsie asked curiously.
“They would need to get in with their security cards. Not just anyone can come to my home, and that’s why I’m mad at Jade for making such a decision without first seeking my consent! I’m even more surprised that Harry let her do something like this without informing me,” Benne hissed irritably.
Celsie reached out and placed a hand on his thigh, “You should calm down. She probably did what she did because you’re the person she trusts to keep them safe,” Celsie said, trying to cheer him up.
“She should have first sought my consent! How hard can that be?” Benne asked her in annoyance.
“As I said, she trusts you, and maybe she believed you would be willing to help her. Besides, you already agreed, so what difference does it make that they are here now?” Celsie asked with another yawn, “I’m hungry,” she complained when her stomach rumbled.
“We will get something to eat now. Sorry I kept you put for long,” Benne said apologetically, and Celsie shook her head.
“It’s fine. I had fun. Did I tell you that you are good-looking?” Celsie asked as the car rolled to a stop in front of the mansion.
“No, you didn’t. Am I?” Benne asked, turning to look at her as he turned off the car’s ignition.
“Yeah. You look drop-dead gorgeous,” she assured him as she reached out to open the door.
“I’m glad you think so,” Benne said with a soft smile, “I thought you were tipsy earlier?” He asked as he opened his door, and they both got out of the car.
“Slightly tipsy, not drunk. Woaw! This still feels like a dream. Somehow I still can’t believe you really own this place. Are you sure you’re not really just a driver?” Celsie asked, raising both hands to cup her chin as she looked around them in awe.
Benne chuckled, “You would prefer a driver as your boyfriend?”
Celsie sighed as she turned to look at him, “I would still like you regardless of whether you are a driver or a wealthy CEO. But please, be a wealthy CEO. It’s more fun,” Celsie said with a grin as she embraced him.
“I guess so,” Benne said as he patted her back.
“So when can I get a tour of my boyfriend’s mansion? You know, I thought it was a hotel when I first woke up that day and I was wondering how I was going to pay for the room,” Celsie said as they both approached the front door.
“Let’s do that on Saturday before we go on our Jet date. For now we need to eat and get some rest. We still have to be at the office tomorrow,” Benne reminded her as he held out a hand to her, and Celsie grabbed it as she allowed him to lead her inside.
“But I don’t feel sleepy anymore,” Celsie said with a pout.
“Well, let’s find something to keep you busy then,” Benne said with a grin as he opened the door and led her into his home.
“Jam, don’t run! Wait up!” Candy called to Jamal the next morning as she tried to catch up with him as he raced up the stairs in his quest to look around their new environment.
“Oh!” Celsie exclaimed when the kid ran straight into her, almost causing her to fall, if not for Benne who was coming behind her, and he grabbed her waist with one arm.
“Thanks,” Celsie said to Benne as she crouched down on one knee to look at the cute little boy who seemed startled to have run into her, “Hello!” She greeted with a friendly smile.
“I’m sorry I wasn’t looking at where I was going to,” Jamal apologized, bowing his head in apology.
“It’s fine. Better me than the big man standing behind me, don’t you think?” Celsie asked with an easy smile, and Jamal sneaked a peek behind Celsie to see Benne who was staring at him with an expressionless face, and then he gave Celsie a nod which made her giggle, “You see?”
“I’m sorry! I’m so sorry!” Candy said apologetically as she finally caught up with her son while panting for breath, “Jamal!” Candy called in a scolding tone as she glared at her son who quickly moved to stand beside her with his head bowed.
Candy looked from Celsie to Benne who she hadn’t been expecting to be in the house, at least that was what the butler and chef had told her when she arrived the previous evening. Judging by the way he was staring at them, she could tell that he didn’t like that they were in his house.
Celsie said nothing as she straightened up, and joined Benne who just stared at the mother and son without saying a word. When Benne had relayed Jade’s request to her about a lady and her little boy being in need of safety, she hadn’t expected the lady to be this young and attractive.
As if Celsie suddenly remembered how harsh Benne could be with others, especially considering how upset he had been the previous night about having strangers in his personal space, she stepped forward before he could say anything and offered Candy disarming smile, “It’s fine. No harm was done. Besides, the cute little guy already apologized. I’m Celsie,” she said as she stretched out a hand for a handshake.
Candy returned her gaze to Celsie, and then took her hand in a polite handshake, “I’m Candace. I’m very sorry for the inconvenience our presence might cause,” Candy said apologetically, with her eyes returning to Benne since she could tell that he was the owner of the house, and Celsie was likely his girlfriend.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.