TAMING THE RUDE AMERICAN

Everybody hates Monday, but not Adrian. For him, Mondays were his fever-rise day of the week, the day he finally gets to liberate himself from the Saturday and Sunday burden at home. And even though he was often bored, he made the most out of it by bringing his workload home from the office. His mum would nag and squirm around him like a hawk, stating her dislike for his busy attitude, but he'd remain nonchalant and unperturbed.

Like all regular Mondays, he got in at his usual time 8am. He was never before nor after. Many staff jokingly assumed he waits in his car until it's time to make his grand entrance.His usual dark coloured suit, black coffee from his usual(Starbuck Reserved Roasteries), his secretary running behind him with his bag and files and lastly his eyes taking a scan to spot the least misconduct he'll sack you for.

His face looking mean like he was rigged of a smile. But that didn't stop his charming looks. Adrian was literally the most attractive man you'd ever find. He had the height of a basket ball player, the physique of a gym rat and the face of a demi greek god. But, he was a perfectionist.

"Joy" He said suddenly making her run to his side to get what he spotted.

"Tell that man with no neck tie he should go get his pay at the account department. He doesn't deserve to work here" He said with a smirk as he walked in.

Many heaved a sigh of relief as he passed, surviving each day was a blessing. His presence was toxic and created a sense of unease among people.

Getting into his office, he was pleased that everything was in order. His files arranged, his chairs fixed in order, his curtains, the lights, his stationaries, just the way he liked it. Joy knew how to keep her job, she's practically irreplaceable but he wouldn't say it, it was unlike him to show appreciation, i was her job so why get a "thank you" for a work well done, tho she gets her applauds with a fat salary..

"What's my schedule for the day?" He said taking a sip from his mug of coffee

"You have a meeting by 8.30am with Willis corporation, a meeting with a few shareholders concerning the distribution of stock shares in rising markets by 10.30am. Your other meetings had been cleared this morning"

Joy said carefully, minding her tone so she won't get him upset.

"Mum right?" He said obviously upset.

"Yes sir, she said she'll text you the location and a picture of your date"

Adrian stared at her angrily trying so hard to not say something mean.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner, why would you cancel a meeting without my consent??"

"I'm sorry Sir, you mum made me do it" Joy knew it was dangerous but you dared not deft Mrs Smith

"Pull something like this again and you'll kiss your job goodbye". He said as she left hurriedly.

Mum was always hooking him with different girls every weekend, from the top divas to the latest actresses and musicians. But at the expense of his work on a Monday he loved?

This was the height of it, he sat back fuming knowing he'll eventually go. Mum knew his level of love for her and the fact he had never said NO makes her give the worst demands.

But Mum sucks in her choices, he gets to see different shades of girls every date. One he never wants to mingle with after that night. They were all classy, obviously doing too much with many piercings he dislike and most of them with artificial implants. Most time he outrightly tells them, some times he let them be and others, they warm his bed for the night.

To Adrian, women are always up to something sinister, except of course his mum and baby sis whom he loved profoundly. They were always there for the benefits, finance of course and a good sex. He had no time for love and he'll probably settle for the president's daughter or the daughter of a business man when he's ready for marriage, all for business purposes.

The date was by 2pm, he was there already sitted by 1.45pm. One thing Adrian valued was his time, he had an apportioned time for everything including when he visit the restroom and as well as when he eats.

He settled down and started working on a project with his phone determined never to let his mum's quest for a daughter-in-law destroy his business. He sighed, it was 2.20pm and the beauty divas wasn't here already.

"Women will always be women" He grumbled

"They can't always keep to time and it's freaking

He dialed his mum and complained in anger but as usual his mum's statement that always gets him annoyed was said from the other end

"Be patient Adrian, you're always in a rush"

"I'll spare her five minutes and if she isn't here, I'm off"

"Hello Adrian" Sophie said with a smile, inasmuch as she was smiling, she inwardly held a fear. She was more than excited when this date was fixed. She had cleared all he schedule for today but something important came up which delayed her at the modeling home.

The famous Adrian, with his authoritative and cholerical characteristics, she couldn't wait to have him wrapped around her fingers. Men go gaga because of her and he wouldn't be an exception despite the rumors.

Adrian glared at her with an inner feeling of disgust he tried hard to suppress.

Really?

A date scheduled by 2pm and you walked in by 2.20pm looking like a stripper from a night club. Without even a proper apology.

Great!!!

Mum has a way of choosing the best ladies for him.

"I'll have my seat then" Sophie said after she didn't hear a shade of pleasantries from her date.

It was followed by an awkward silence, with one busy with office work and the other staring at his face not believing he was all hers.

"Is it that you don't know you were late or you deliberately don't want to say anything about the fact you kept me waiting for minutes" Adrian broke the silence.

"I think it's orderly normal for a girl to take her time during a date meeting, don't you think so?

After all, we want to look beautiful for you" she said with a chuckle which Adrian wasn't buying.

Really??

This is 21st century and someone out there is having a myopic mindset about life, and outdated one too.

" I can see you're clearly not ready for this day, no wonder you dressed poorly like I'm some kind of horny teenager you want to seduce. If you don't mind" Adrian said leaving the table

"I'm sorry" he heard her say but he wouldn't have any of it. He's obviously bigger than a lot of things and his mum should understand that.