Chapter 2 DOPPELGANGER

{Denzel's mansion - The couple's bedroom}

Nadetta sat alone in the room on the huge bed,with her laptop in front of her,her fingers were moving like fire on the keyboard, she's so engrossed in it. Her phone suddenly rang from the table and she sighed tiredly before stretching her hand to pick it.

It's her friends calling her through video call,Davina and Imelda.

She smiled before swiping the green.

"Hey bitch" Imelda face popped up first and she laughed.

"You look tired, what's up? Any gist? Imelda said again,not giving her a space to reply.

"Yeah. So girls, my boss told me I have to go on a business trip with him to Paris for a month ," she said, trying to sound calm.

Imelda's face appeared on the screen, her eyes wide with excitement. "Ooh, alone with the boss? Sounds like a recipe for disaster... or romance!" She winked, her voice echoing through the speakers.

Davina's face popped up this time, her expression serious this time. "Yes, do tell! What's the plan?"

Nadetta rolled her eyes, laughing. "It's strictly business, guys. Nothing much."

Davina leaned in, her face filling the screen. "Speaking of which, we saw someone who looked exactly like you yesterday."

Imelda nodded in agreement, her face bobbing up and down. "Yes, it was freaky! We were at a restaurant, and we saw a girl who was your doppelganger. Same hair, same eyes, same smile..."

Nadetta's eyes widened, her mind racing. "What? That's so weird!"

Davina grinned mischievously. "We know, right? We were like, 'Is that Nadetta's secret twin?'"

Imelda chuckled. "We should investigate. Maybe it's a sign or something."

Nadetta laughed, shaking her head. "You guys are crazy. But seriously, I have to focus on this business trip. Wish me luck!"

"Good luck Mrs Denzel " They said in unison and Nedetta laughed and fell on the bed.

Nadetta's face appeared on the screen again, a thoughtful expression on her face. "Hey guys, I need to ask... do you think my husband, Denzel,will be okay with me going on this trip with my boss?"

Davina's eyes widened. "Hmm, that's a good question. He can be a bit possessive, right?"

Imelda nodded in agreement. "Yes, remember that time he got jealous when you went out with us for drinks?"

Nadetta sighed. "I know... I'm a bit worried about how he'll react. This trip is really important for my career, but I don't want to upset him."

Davina's expression turned serious. "Nadetta, you need to communicate with him. Explain the situation and reassure him that it's just business."

Imelda added, "And maybe remind him that you're a strong, independent woman who can handle herself!"

Nadetta laughed, feeling a bit better. "Thanks, guys. I'll talk to him tonight and see how it goes."

"Okay,so since you're going on a trip with your boss,you should totally try to get some dirt on him" Imelda said,with a sly grin spreading across her face .

Nadetta laughed. " Imelda,no! This is strictly business. I need to keep it professional.

Davina face appears on the screen, nodding in agreement . "Yes, Nadetta. Be careful,we don't want you getting into trouble.

Imelda rolled her eyes " Spoilsport. Fine,be boring . But if you change your mind,am here for you baby" she said sassily with a wink and Davina flicked her forehead.

"Just shut up.

Nadetta laughed out loud.

As Nadetta continued to chat with her friends on the video call, she heard the sound of the front door opening. She smiled, knowing it was her husband, Denzel, returning from work.

"Hey, guys, I have to go. Denzel just got home," Nadetta said, waving goodbye to her friends on the screen.

Davina and Imelda blew her kisses and disappeared from the screen. Nadetta closed her laptop and stood up, smoothing out her clothes.

Denzel walked into the room, a tired expression on his face. "Hey, beautiful. How was your day?"

Nadetta smiled, walking over to give him a hug. "It was good. Just got some unexpected news from my boss."

Denzel's eyes narrowed. "What kind of news?"

Nadetta took a deep breath, bracing herself for his reaction. "I have to go on a business trip with him to Paris for a month."

Denzel's expression changed from tired to tense. "A business trip? Alone with your boss?"

Nadetta nodded, trying to reassure him. "It's strictly business, Denzel. Nothing else."

But Denzel's eyes had already darkened with suspicion...

His expression turned firm, his jaw clenched. "No, Nadetta, I don't think this is a good idea. You can't just go on a business trip with your boss, alone. It's not right."

Nadetta felt a surge of frustration. "Denzel, we've been over this. It's just a business trip. Try to understand ."

But Denzel shook his head. "I don't care about the trip. I care about you, and I don't want you putting yourself in a situation that could compromise your values or your marriage."

Nadetta sighed, trying to reason with him. "Denzel, nothing is going to happen. We'll be in meetings and presentations, not alone in a hotel room. And even if we were, I'm a grown woman, capable of making my own decisions."

But Denzel's expression remained resolute. "I don't trust your boss, and I don't trust this situation. You're not going, Nadetta."

Nadetta's eyes widened, her voice rising. "You can't dictate what I do, Denzel. This is my career we're talking about."

Denzel's voice matched hers, his words firm. "And this is our marriage we're talking about. I won't let you jeopardize it."

The air was thick with tension as they stood there, locked in a silent standoff...

Nadetta's face reddened with frustration. "You're being unreasonable, Denzel. I have to go on this trip. It's my job."

Denzel's jaw clenched. "Then maybe you should quit your job. I don't want you putting yourself in this situation."

Nadetta threw up her hands. "Quit my job? You can't be serious. I've worked hard to get where I am."

Denzel shrugged. "I'm dead serious. Your job is not worth risking our marriage."

Nadetta's eyes welled up with tears. "You're not even willing to listen to me. You're just dictating what I can and can't do."

Denzel's expression softened slightly, but his voice remained firm. "I'm just trying to protect you, Nadetta. And our marriage."

Nadetta shook her head, feeling a deep sadness wash over her. "I don't know if I can do this, Denzel. I feel like you're suffocating me."

Denzel's eyes widened, his face pale. "Nadetta, don't say that. I just want what's best for us."

But Nadetta felt a crack in their relationship, a sense of hopelessness that she couldn't shake. She turned and walked away, leaving Denzel standing alone in the room...

She walked into one of the empty room and fell on it.

She knew Denzel was just worried about her, and she couldn't blame him. But as she lay back on the bed, she couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being suffocated.

Suddenly, a thought crept into her mind. What if she didn't have to choose between her career and her marriage? What if she could find a way to have both?

Nadetta's eyes widened as she thought about her doppelganger, the woman her friends had seen at the restaurant.What if she could convince her to take her place while she go on the business trip?

The more Nadetta thought about it, the more it seemed like the perfect solution. Her doppelganger could stay behind with Denzel, and she could go on the business trip. No one would ever know the difference.

Nadetta's mind started racing with possibilities. She could finally have the freedom she craved, without jeopardizing her marriage.

With a newfound sense of determination, Nadetta sat up and reached for her phone. She needed to find her doppelganger, and fast. Little did she know, her life was about to take a dramatic turn...