Chapter 2 I See the Cover Girl Again

Luke's POV

The desktop computer on my work desk is blank, and the laptop has some codes displayed on it. I grunted and pulled myself up. I had just two days to complete this set of codes and deliver the finished product to the clients. My sleep was rough and I longed to have days when I would be able to sleep for at least six hours again. Working as a program developer meant that I would have to forfeit sleep on most days. It's not that I am complaining. I mean, I love my job. It's just that some days, I need extra motivation to pull through.

I know exactly what would wake me up fully. Sunlight and hot black coffee. I spoke to my virtual assistant, "Alexa, open the window blinds." The blinds open and immediately, sunlight flooded the room. This made me fully awake. Sunlight has a way of waking me up fully. I picked up the intercom and requested for coffee. A few minutes later, my chef, Alvin, came with it. He knew just how I liked my coffee, plain black and very hot.

I got into my ergonomic chair and proceeded to put on the desktop computer. I needed it to make my work faster. Once it was on, I clicked on the file I wanted to work on and placed the coffee on a saucer far enough from the laptop and the desktop's keyboard. I then get up to brush my teeth. It would take a while before I could shower because, at the moment, I could only concentrate on the task before me.

I switched off my phone to avoid distraction and buried myself in work. As soon as I started working, I came alive, and every piece I needed for the code puzzle just practically started to fall in line. It made me happy and I knew I was going to complete the task in no time. When I looked up from my computer to check the time, I realized that I had been working for four hours straight. I was hungry and needed to eat something.

I rarely had breakfast on most days so, the chef knew not to bother except when I specifically asked that I wanted to eat breakfast. I dialed the intercom again and asked that something be made for me for lunch. I was itching to go to a proper restaurant for fine dining but that would have to wait until this project was completed. Then, I would be able to go out and celebrate with my friends, Jake (my best friend) and Lily, a close female friend. I haven't seen both of them in a while and it would be good to get together again.

I switched my phone back on and took a break from work while I waited for my food to arrive. I was on Instagram when I saw her on the cover of a magazine. This girl again, I muttered to myself. I have seen her a lot on magazine covers and I also knew that she modeled as an influencer for some fashion and beauty brands. Other than that, I knew nothing else. I was crushing heavily on her and would love to make her mine.

I checked her Instagram profile but she never posted anything other than work. It was hard to figure out who exactly she was. Aside from her name, I knew nothing. Even when I tried to search for her online, nothing came up except her work profile. I liked the intensity of her eyes. The way she posed for those pictures on the magazine covers would make even the strongest of men fall to their knees in worship of her.

I wanted her to be my princess, the queen of my kingdom. I knew there was nothing I wouldn't do for her if I could get her to be mine. But how would I get her? Where exactly does she stay? Should I find out when next she has a photo shoot and just show up there? All of these and many more thoughts were going on in my head at the same time. I didn't know what to do. I was completely clueless. I thought to call Jake, he always knew what to do in situations like this.

As I was about to dial Jake's number, Alvin came into the room with my food and I directed him to place the tray containing the food on my bedside table. After he had left, I dialed Jake's number. He picked up almost immediately. "What's up, dude? You good?"

"Yeah, I'm good," I responded.

"Cool. What's going on?" He asked.

"Erh, I need your help." I couldn't help but imagine the surprise on his face when I said that.

"You need my help? Woah, that's new," he replied again. "So, how may I help you, kind sir?" He said jokingly.

I proceeded to tell him about this girl that I had been crushing on for a while now. I told him her name was Miranda and that she was a model. Other than that, I knew nothing else.

I knew he had contacts in the entertainment industry and if he pulled a few strings, I would get all the information I needed. This was easier for me rather than employing the services of a private investigator, as I had earlier thought to do.

"Sure, I'll see what I can do," Jake responded after I had finished talking.

"Can you give me like two days to do this? I hope it's not too long?" He asked.

"No, that's okay. It's completely fine with me." I responded.

"Alright then. I'll let you know what I find soon."

"Thank you, man," I said as I proceeded to end the call.

I was in high spirits knowing that Jake was going to do something about it and very soon, I would be able to tell the whole world that the hottest model in town was mine.

I moved to the bed and drew the bedside table close to me as I dropped my phone and started to eat.