Chapter 2 Kaden

Guilt

The silence in my office became uncomfortable when I told Levi, my best friend, what happened the previous night and he didn't say anything. Instead he kept looking at me as if I looked different from the last time he saw me.

I didn't know why I was feeling guilty- probably because the girl I'd slept with last night was a virgin or that I gave in to the pressure of getting married from my grandma and actually married the girl.

"What are you going to do now?" Levi asked, after minutes of silence and thinking hard.

"I have no idea. On one hand, I'm married but on the other, I don't know if I did the right thing." I responded.

"You messed everything up by leaving a note....I mean, you have one night stand all the time."

"I know, but she was different. When I saw her lying down the next morning she looked delicate."

"You do know that your grandmother would be mad if she hears about this?"

"I know, what do you advise I do?"

"The best thing there is- forget about her, and she'll move on. What she doesn't know won't hurt her right? I'm sure you used a condom?"

This time, I choked on the coffee my personal assistant, Dina, had given me a few minutes ago.

Using condoms before having sex had never been a problem for me but because of how everything went down the previous night I couldn't recall if I actually remembered to use one or not.

"I can't remember, I think I did because I remember putting a pack in my pocket."

"Let's hope so."

No one said anything, and I resisted the urge to groan out of frustration. Nobody asked me not to be careful and Levi was right that she doesn't know won't hurt her.

"You have a meeting by 2pm sir, would you like me to set up the conference room on this floor or the one below?" Dina asked.

Sometimes you would think she was here for a fashion show instead of her actual job with the way she dresses. Agreed, she was smart and beautiful but I had a policy not to get involved with my employees.

"Reschedule it." I replied, not thinking twice.

I wasn't in the right state of mind to attend any meeting and I think it'd be better for me to have it another day so as not to ruin things.

"Mr Jackson, I'd like to, but they are already here and this is the meeting with Mr Brown." She continued.

I knew exactly what she was talking about, I'd always wanted to acquire shares in his company and this was my chance.

"Set it up." I commanded.

I couldn't believe what was happening, but I also want everything to go as planned.

My business wasn't easy, seeing that my family for years now ran chains of hotels and were very successful but sometimes I liked to get involved in the stock market which is where Mr Brown comes in.

"I'll see you later." I told Levi, who nodded in acknowledgement.

"Everything is set Sir." Dina announced.

Dina led the way to the conference room where the meeting would be held.

As they walked, I couldn't help but notice how perfect Dina's butt looked in the tight pencil skirt, it was as though she was teasing him on purpose.

"Mr Jackson." Mr Brown, old enough to be my dad, greeted.

"Thank you for coming." I responded.

At 25, I had done well for myself, making a mark in the business world. I earned the respect shown towards me by my employees and business partners.

"Let's get down to business, shall we?" I asked, and I watched how Mr Brown and his personal assistant composed themselves and were ready to talk business.

Throughout the meeting, my attention was divided as I couldn't stop thinking about the girl from last night.... and how she fits perfectly into my arms as we slept. Normally, I leave immediately after the sex but with her I didn't.

I couldn't be happier when the meeting came to an end as I could finally think with a straight mind.

Shaking hands with Mr Brown and a promise to get back to him, I was done for the day.

"Direct only important calls to me and send the documents concerning the contract with Mr Brown."

Normally, I prefer to finish up everything I had to do in a day in my office so that whenever I was at home, it was just to rest.....I guess there is always an exception to the rule.

"Yes sir, anything else?"

"No."

As I left, the employees scrambled hurriedly when they saw me but I didn't pay attention to them as I walked to my awaiting car.

"Where to, sir?" Victor, my driver, who was also my bodyguard asked.

"Home." I replied, as I loosen my tie.

Victor collected the suitcase from me once we arrived at the house.

I also didn't pay attention to Martha, the cook, when she asked what I wanted for dinner. Instead, I went directly to my room.

Letting the shower pour freely unto my naked body, I came to a decision to find out more about the girl- Leila Andrew. I had to correct my mistakes before they came back to bite me.

Picking up my phone from the bed, I placed a call to one of my friends who worked as a detective.

"I need your help locating someone." I told him.