Chapter 2 Should I Just Get Him Married

~Alexander POV~

"Good morning, sir"

"Good morning, sir"

"Morning sir" My employees started greeting immediately I marched into the building, I ignored them as I headed for the elevator to my office.

I got off the elevator, but the first person I saw made enraged built up in me instantly.

It's the loosened mouth secretary.

She was busy with the computer on her desk, but she quickly got on her feet immediately she noticed my presence.

"Good morning, sir" Her voice wavered, with her head bow.

"And what's good about the morning?" I asked her coldly, tucking my hands into my trouser pocket.

"Sir?" She glanced at my face and quickly lowered her head again.

"How dare you?!" I roared as my teeth clenched.

She cowered, shivering with fear.

"How dare you told my granny I left the office already?"

"Are you dumb?"

"Couldn't you come up with something and tell her rather than telling her the truth?" I shot at her angrily.

"I'm really sorry sir, but granny was very worried about you" She choked on her words.

"But granny was very worried about you" I mimicked her voice.

"You're fired!" I yelled.

She lifted her head abruptly, her eyes has gone widened.

"And if my granny found out about it, then you're so dead" I threatened.

"Sir, please forgive me" She went on her kneels immediately, weeping profusely.

"I'm so sorry about it, but I promise it won't repeat itself"

"Give me a chance, please" She begged earnestly, rubbing her palms together.

"I don't take back my words you witch, get your things and leave right away!" I shouted at her and turned around to walk into my office, but surprisingly, Mack was at the doorway with his cellphone in his hand.

"What are you doing?" I inquired in my usual cold voice.

"Well, Mr Alexander, isn't it bad you don't take back your words?" He says calmly, not sparing me a glance as he pressed his phone.

"But don't you think sending this clip to your granny will really cause a disaster?" He showed his phone to my face, and my heart began to race as I watched the whole scene on his phone.

I charged towards him and made to snatch the phone from him, but he was really quick to brought his hand to his back.

"Don't mess with me Mack, delete that video now!" I ordered.

He closed his eyes and clicked his tongue for a moment.

"It's tit for tat, Mr Alexander" He said with a sneer smile and made to turn away.

"I took my words back" I rumbled out. He stopped walking and turned around, with a big smile filled face.

"Thank you very much, sir" The secretary said elatedly, behind us.

I felt a hard knot twisted in my chest- I gulped.

F**k Mack!

If not for granny...

"So will you delete the video now?" I asked him, harshly.

"Sure boss" He grinned as he pressed his phone for a sec.

"Done" He raised the phone to my face and winked, still grinning like someone who had just won a prize.

"Now excuse me, I have a lot to attend to" I twisted the doorknob and walked into my office.

"I'll come check on you later, boss" Mack said sarcastically. I shut the door to his face and breathe out heavily.

Darn it!

He better not show up in my office again, otherwise I'll kill him... My jaw tightened at the thought of him coming to my office later.

The_next_morning

I dallied into the living room, itching my nape while yawning loudly.

How long did I sleep? I thought as I stretched and yawned lazily.

"How was your night dear?" Mom's voice startled me.

I saw her sitting on one of the single couches watching the TV, I breathe out softly before I went to her.

"Good morning, sweet sixteen" I pecked her forehead.

"Am I really still looking sweet sixteen?" She blushed and I chuckled as I sat on the armrest, bringing my arm to her shoulder.

"Of course mom, you're always looking so young and beautiful"

"Oh my..."She covered her cheeks with her palms.

"Enough of the early flatter Kiara, my cheeks might go numb soon" She giggled and I just smiled at her.

"So how was your night, mom?" I asked, stroking her soft black hair.

She turned to look at me.

"I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake till your arrival last night" She said, sadly.

"It's okay mom, nature can't be cheated"

She smiled softly and pressed her palm to my cheek for a moment.

"I should go prepare breakfast" I said while standing on my feet.

"Let's prepare it together" Mom said as she also stood up.

"Mom you..."

"No objection" She cut me off with a frown.

"I can't definitely win against you, can I?" I chuckled softly as I led the way to the kitchen.

"I doubt that" She laughed quietly behind me.

****

"Uhmm.. Kiara" Mom called after a brief silence.

"Yes, Mom" I glanced at her as I chopped the carrots.

She covered the pot on the cooker before moving close to where I was standing.

"How about what I discussed with you?" She asked calmly.

"What's that, mom?" I lifted my head to look at her face.

"About your job" She replied and I mouthed an "oh" before dropping the knife on the chopping board.

I heaved a little sigh before taking her hands.

"I thought we already talked about this mom, how do we survive if I quit this job?" I questioned, staring into her eyes.

"There are many jobs out there Kiara, I really want you to quit this job, you're becoming a woman each passing day" She paused and breathe out, ruefully.

"It breaks my heart to see my own daughter..." Her voice quavers.

"It's okay mom, I'll think about it" I butt in. I wouldn't like her to start crying.

"But first, I'll be traveling to Texas in two days time" I dropped the news and her eyes dilated in shock immediately.

"What?"

"Why do you want to travel to Texas all of a sudden?" She asked, breathlessly.

"Breath, mom"

"There's nothing really, I just want to.. more like I want to change my environment for a while" I told her, convincedly.

"And come to think of it mom, I've never been to Texas before" I joked and smiled but her face held a non smiling one.

"Uhmm... So you'll be leaving me all by myself in the next two days?" She said with a wry smile.

"C'mon mom, don't give me that face"

"I won't be gone forever, it's just for some couple of days" I cupped her cheeks and assured her.

"Are you sure?"

I smiled and pulled her for a hug.

I can't explain why I am having this great urge to visit Texas.

-Granny POV-

Tears stung my eyes as I trailed my fingers all over late Andrew- my son and his wife in the picture. It's so sad I lost both of them in the hands of cold death several years ago.

And ever since, Alexander- their only child, has been the only person I've left in this cruel world. He is absolutely my everything and I love him so much, except that he's very stubborn and naughty.

Hmmm

I stared on, thinking of a way to make him quit his wayward attitude.

Should I just get him married? I thought as I adjusted my eyeglasses.

Yes!

Of course it's really going to work.

Once he's married, he'll be committed and become a responsible man I've always wanted.

Whoa..

Why didn't I think of this idea sooner?

I left the picture on the bed and stood up, smiling at the great idea that just struck me.