Her Lustful Desire

Nathaniel

I looked at the guy sitting right next to me. This is shit; this man is the last person I could think my parents would want to match me with.

so boring and ugly.

Maybe in their eyes, I just deserved this kind of man .

"Sweetie, do you need anything?" he asked, and I felt like hitting him for calling me that.

This was our first meet.

Sweetie?

This made me sick.

"Did I really need anything? Nope, maybe yes, but not from you," I reply angrily.

This was the seventh man I met in three months.

I bored about with blind date.

So why did I need to polite with a stranger?

"You are too full of yourself; I don't know why I don't like girls like you. I am done with this date," he thundered, standing on his feet.

I glared at him for a while and burst into laughter.

"Sorry, you must be really disappointed. I don't like you either; in fact, you disperse me. You are an ugly. Monkey, haha, yeah, that would be a better way to describe you, Mr. Date, "I said mockingly and smiled to myself.

He took his car key and left angrily.

I closed my eyes, remembering what was going to happen.

I knew that today wasn't going to be a good day. I messed up again.

That man I call father will screw me alive .

"Whatever, I can bear that," I let out angrily.Then I realized people were staring.

I bit my teeth for the umpteenth time before leaving for my car. What car was I talking about? That idiot was the one who brought me here.

How do I get home now? Maybe I will just pass a call across to my driver; I was about to do that when my dad call came in. Speak of the devil. I muster up, and resorted to pick the call.

I took a deep breath as I plugged in my earbuds.

"Nathaniel, where are you?"His croaky voice asked, My head became empty, as did my stomach. I didn't know how to answer him.

"Dad, please calm down; it's not what you think." That was the only word I could gather.

"The driver will be there to pick you up. You better give me a valid reason. " he shrieked, and he ended the call. I realized I was doomed. I nervously put my phone inside my handbag.

Then my mind went back .I missed him so much. He has always been there for me. Where are you, Khalid? I don't want to be with anyone except for you. Please come back for my sake; I can't live all by myself. I tried controlling my emotions, but the tears flowed easily.

I quickly wiped away my tears when I realized I was not in my room. A few minutes later, the driver arrives, and I slowly walk into the car with my heavy legs.

"How was your date, ma?" he asked in a friendly way.

"What date are you talking about? How dare you talk about my date?" I shouted at him, and I couldn't help but let my tears flow freely.

"I am sorry, ma; please don't complain to the boss. He's going to fire me immediately," he pleaded.

Who cares about him? If he really knows how much pain it is for a child not to have a parent by her side.

I had no mood to think about others.

Why should I care what other people's lives are like?

We were all selfish.

In fact,I was like a stranger to my family, and it hurt that they only wanted to sell me off to their rich partner without asking me if I was okay with it.

I just liked a trade for them.

"Just keep quiet and keep driving," I instructed. I managed to look at myself in the mirror. I couldn't believe I messed up everything.

I am very beautiful, and I only want to be beautiful for him. It's been 10 years already; he promised to be back, but he's taking forever. I hope I won't be dead when it finally comes.

******

Khalid

I looked at myself in the mirror. It's time for revenge. This is the moment I have been waiting for. No more delays. I must make sure I make use of every opportunity to ruin the Edward family, everyone included, including their daughter. I sniff out some cigarettes from the pile.

My door slammed open, and I felt some rage rise in me, but not until I found out that it was my silly friends. No one dares open my door in that manner unless they are ready to die.

"Calm down, guy, if you can see your face right now. Like, seriously, you look like a devil that comes from the 1000 Generation," Herald, my best male childhood friend, said, sitting on the sofa.

"Yes, I should be more devilish than you said. " I replied with a smirk. That's the best laugh you can get from me.

"Don't mind him; he must be really jealous that he doesn't have balls and packs like you," Jenny, my female friend, said in defense.

"Wait, are you kidding me? Have you seen his d*ck before?" he asked, covering his mouth with his palm.

"Stop being dramatic; you know such things can't happen," I said.

"Khalid, why are you delaying your revenge? We've been in the state for a week now; why don't we strike and let leave for London immediately?" she asked, rolling some dice for herself.

"I will strike soon, but I have a change of plans," I was about telling them my new plans when my phone beeps.

"Guys, enjoy yourselves; I am out." I went straight to my room and got dressed in my best outfit.

*******

I arrived at my company to see one of my business partners with the devil, Mr. Edward, my biggest enemy.

"Mr. Lionel, you are welcome," Steve, my partner said stretching out his hand.

I shake him, and my eyes are on Edward.

"Did I know you from anywhere?" he asked, confused.

"Not at all; I don't live in this country," I lied as I shook hands with him. How can he know me when he thinks he succeeded in killing all my family when he didn't even know I was a friend to his daughter?

Playing it cool just to take my revenge. But that idiot is in love with me. When I only want to see them suffer miserably, I hope they will cry for death.

We all head into my office.

"Okay, let's discuss business," I said and went to sit in my chair.

"I want to invest with you; my company is losing money and I need help. My friend here said you are the best person in position to help me.

Mention anything, and I can give it to you so that you can help me," Mr. Edward said.

That was convincing enough. The ball is now in my court; all I have to do is play it safe.

"I will help you, but I have conditions," I said, scowling.

"What condition?" he asked.

"Firstly, I will have a 70% share in your business, of which you will have 30%, and we shall sign all necessary documents," I uttered, and the look on his face changes.

I will so deal with this man; he killed my father and the people I care about, and now he wants me to help him.

Screw him. I took a long look at him, waiting patiently for him to make his decision. But I don't think he's ready to do this.

"When you are ready to make a decision, you can tell me; I've got other things to do," I said in a final tone.

"Oh, wait, I was just trying to think it over; you know I can't make decisions in haste. But what are your others conditions?" He finally let out.

"I don't state my second condition without getting an answer to the first one; you can ask him. I don't do business with people who will bring me bad luck. The decision is yours." I stood to leave.

"Okay, wait, please just state the second condition, and I promise to give you a reply on both." He spoke calmly.

"Mr. Khalid, please just state the second condition.Let him think over it." "Steve, try to persuade me.

"Sorry, man, I don't get persuaded easily. This is business, and I don't go back on my words. You can go and think about it all you want, but I won't state the second condition without the first reply, "I insisted.

I can see he is on the edge of making up his mind. That's how people like him should be treated.

"Okay, but let's make it 50," he said.

"You don't tell me how to run my business; this is my money and time that I want to invest in you." I cleared my throat and scowled.

I could feel the hatred rising in me. I will give you slow death and pain, devil.

In your next life, when you hear who goes by the Lionel family, you will take another route.

"Okay, I agree. The other condition "He asked, with eagle down.

It's good to see this type of person down.

"I heard you had a beautiful daughter; I want to marry her," I said, and a smirk played at the corner of my lips. Then I see a broad smile on his face.

"Really, you want to marry my daughter?" He asked eagerly.

"Yes, you don't have to worry about the expenses; I will handle them." I managed to speak up.

I am very angry seeing him smile; he must be really happy that I am getting married to his daughter. But I will deal with everyone in his family. His wicked face pissed me off.

"Yes, in fact, if you want the wedding to happen tomorrow, I am ready, and my daughter is really so lucky for someone like you to propose. In fact, take this handshake to assure you that we are family," he said, stretching forth his hand.

He mentioned family; I smirked and shook hands with him like the gentleman that I am.

"Invite all the big people you know; I really want a large wedding," I said in a tone of finality and stood up. They also did, and I saw them off.

********

Edward Mansion

He walked into the mansion, shouting Nathaniel's name.

"Honey, what's that, and why are you shouting her name like that?" His wife asked.

"Spare me that question, woman; I need you and your daughter, because I want to speak with her." If she messes up this time, I will kill her myself. I swear when I say I will kill her"He thundered, and she fidgets.

"Dad, I had my name.Do you call me?" She asked, coming down the stairs.

"Yes, I did, young lady, and I am here to talk about a very important thing," he said in a croaky voice.

"Maybe about a date; I know you well. The best thing you know how to do these days is get me to go on a date, and properly, you found another person to hook me up with. But I refuse, sir" She said, and she was about to walk away.

"If you dare move an inch, then I will not spare you. You are right; all I talked about before was dating. But now, I want to talk about marriage, and it will happens before this week ran out" He Thundered.

She was shocked and turned back immediately.

"Are you kidding me, marriage to a stranger?" she asked with teary eyes.

"Not a stranger, but a business partner. And I don't want to lose this opportunity, so better get yourself ready; he will be here tomorrow" He spoke authoritatively.

"No, I won't get married. I have someone I love, and there's nothing you will do about it, sir," she snapped at him.

Mrs. Edward walked closer and slapped her on her face.

"What audacity! Who gave you the guts to speak to your father like that? My own husband-do you know how he suffered to cater for us? He goes out there every day just to provide for us, and you are here ranting. He only wants the best for you; that's why he wants to get you married to a rich person. Don't you get that foolish daughter!" she shouted and turned to face her husband.

"Don't bother yourself, darling, go inside and rest. I will talk some sense into her." She pacified her husband and dragged Nathaniel into her room.

*****

Khalid

I got home to see my silly friends watching movies together.

"Wow, I can see you guys really feel at home," I said, pulling my suit tighter.

"Off course, man live once"Jenny replied.

"Well, guys, there's a new development about my revenge." I blow the wind. And immediately, their attention was on me.

"Common, tell us about it," Herald said. And I could see that both of them couldn't wait to hear what I had to say.

"Split it, bro; stop this suspense; it's killing me!" Jenny shouted. I told them everything except for the marriage part, and I also wanted to shake them with that.

"WOW, bro, that's a good move," Herald said, smiling.

"You see why I said I had a change of plans early? Everything is now working in my favor," I explained.

"God is really fighting in your favor," Jenny smiled.

"Yes, I reply, biting my teeth for the umpteenth time.

"And you both should get ready; we have a wedding to plan," I exploded.

"Wedding!" The two exclaimed. "Yes, to make it easier, I asked to marry his daughter, pretty Nathaniel. Just also need to taste from her parent's sins: "I lick my lips as both couldn't stop glaring at me.

"I don't really buy the idea, but I think since it's all about revenge, I'll gladly support this," Jenny said with a sad face.

I know that wasn't part of my plan. It's okay; after all, it's my revenge, and anybody can cut out at anytime.

"Please, I need to see you privately, I mean right now," Herald said and stood on his feet.

He sounds like a boss.

"Hey, what is it that you can't say here? Say it; let's hear you out," Jenny insisted.

"Manly talk, girl," he replied.

"Screwed you and your manly talk, aren't we one?" If you can't say it, then swallow your gut and see the way you are ordering him like you are the boss here" She shouted, moving towards him.

"What's your problem, girl? I said I want to have a private chat with my friend; do you forget he's been my friend since childhood? We only met you in London ten years ago; we've come so far for this revenge, and in fact, he's not just a friend but a brother to me. So screw you for thinking I can have a private chat with him" He snapped at her.

I am getting frustrated with the silly argument. They always find a way to fight each other on some unnecessary occasion. And I know how to turn them down.

"Okay, I go nowhere. I think you both can rest now. Mr Herald, my childhood friend, be ready to be my best man," I said without standing up. And the two of them went to sit angrily.

I think it's time to clear the air.

"I think you both are so silly fighting yourselves. That wasn't necessary. I really appreciate the fact that you both came this far to help me get revenge. I respect that, but let's not fight ourselves. I know what you want to say. Maybe I shouldn't go into a relationship in a rush right.

It's not anything like that; this is just my strategy to ruin that family. And I will leave no stone unturned.

Trust me when I say this. All I just need is to be sure if you guys are still on my side," I asked, and they both scoffed.

"Always on your side." They both answered.

*****

"Your husband-to-be will be here soon; better behave yourself," Mrs. Edward warned.

A few minutes later

Khalid and his friends drove into the Edward compound with the guards. The guards quickly opened the door, and they all alighted from the car.

Herald and Khalid stare at each other and remember some old memories of how they always sneaked into the compound to see Nathaniel. Khalid smirked and Herald smiled as they all went inside and were given a warm welcome by Mr. and Mrs. Edward.

She orders their maid Michelle to fetch Nathaniel, and she leaves immediately.

She rushed to her room joyously.

"Nathaniel, you can't believe it. It's Khalid and his friend-I forget his name-that one that loves girls a lot," she shouted happily.

"Are you being serious? Oh my goodness, so Khalid has finally come for me; why don't they tell me? Is this a way to surprise me?" She asked happily.

"I am not sure; I think Khalid doesn't want them to know about you two knowing each other. Just pretend like you both don't know each other; if not, you might not be able to be with the love of your life," she warned her before they both went out of the room excited.

Khalid smirks seeing her come down. And Nathaniel pretended not to know him. He was shocked but smirked it off.

"Nathaniel, meet your future husband"

"Khalid," she mentioned before he could complete his statement.

"Do you both know each other?" Mr. Edward asked, and they looked at each other confused

"Do you both know each other?" Mr. Edward asked, and they looked at each other confused.

Khalid wanted to speak, but Nathaniel cut him short.

"No, this is the first time I am seeing him; dad, how could you forget that you mentioned his name to me yesterday? Maybe because you were angry," Nathaniel said, faking a smile.

"Oh, I forget. Sorry, my daughter. So what do you think about my daughter, Mr. Khalid?" Mr. Edward asked, sitting down.

Nathaniel also sat down and smiled with the corner of her mouth.

Herald noticed this and signalled Khalid. He smirks and replies to Mr. Edward's question.

"I must say you have a beautiful daughter, so smart and amazing.

"I like her already, but it will be good if we ask her what her decision is," Khalid suggested.

"No, my decision is her decision. You don't have to worry; she has agreed. "Mr. Edward tried to convince him.

No, she's not a kid. She should be given the opportunity to decide what is good for herself. So let her decide, and on her decision, I stand. I don't want a situation where there will later be rumours that I married your daughter based on the fact I am rich.

I don't want to buy my woman with my money; rather, our decision shall do," Khalid insisted.

Jenny was so angry at the motivational talk Khalid was giving.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward gave Nathaniel a horrible look that scared her heart away.

"I accepted this relationship with all my heart; I think I love everything about you. And I can't wait to be your wife. And I promise to forever love and respect you as my husband," Nathaniel said, blushing.

Herald smile seeing her beautiful face, her smile could melt anyone's heart. He prayed Khalid would change his mind, as he never wished that Nathaniel suffer for what she hasn't done.

He wished he had come to hear him out yesterday; maybe they would have stopped this marriage, but on the other side, he felt that if Nathaniel became his wife, he might change.

"You see that; my husband told you she would agree. We should pick a date, right?" Mrs. Edward asked.

"Yes, that's a good idea," Khalid replied, nodding to the idea.

Nathaniel couldn't take his eyes off him as she continued blushing. Mr. Edward saw this and smiled; he hasn't seen her be this comfortable with any guy before.

"I think you both need time alone. At least, maybe there's one or two things you want to talk to each other about," Mr. Edward suggested.

"Yes, Dad, that's really a good idea," Nathaniel said before Khalid could decline.

Jenny noticed this.

"Is there a need for that? They can say all they want after they get married," she said with a frown.

Nathaniel was angry at her decision.

"I don't think he needs someone to decide for him. He can actually decide for himself. "And I think conversation helps grow relationships," Herald said, giving Khalid a long look.

"He's right, we need some privacy," Khalid said in agreement to Herald. They both went to Nathaniel's room.

********

Nathaniel

I couldn't explain how excited I was to see Khalid after a good ten years; all these years he's been away are the worst of my life. But today, seeing him is the biggest happiness. And I also have a lot of questions for him.

That's why I agreed we needed to talk. Immediately we got to my door,I opened the door for him.

"You don't need to do that, Nathaniel; I am here for you," he said sweetly, and I couldn't control myself but to stare at him lustfully.

Staring at him, I grew some desire in my heart. I feel like going closer and kissing his lips passionately, like I have always dreamed all this year.

"Hey! Aren't you going to stop drooling? He brought me back from my dream land.

"Sorry," I replied, and I went inside with him. I couldn't stop glaring at him as he looked around the room.

"Wow! "You still haven't changed your room setting," he said, and look at me.

I smiled before replying to his question.

"Yes, and that's because of you," I replied, and he looked confused.

"Me!"He said.

"Yes, did you forget you said you like this setting?" So I decided to leave it like this. I can still very well remember how Michelle used to sneak you guys in here to play with me.

"So I love to see this room like this," I explained.

"Huh! I never knew you treasured memories so much. How has life been after we go abroad?" he asked. And tears dropped down my cheek unexpectedly.

"Why are you crying? Was that my question? I am very sorry to have made you cry. "He come closer. Sit me down on the edge of my bed.

He sat beside me and wrapped his hand around my back. I look into his eyes and hold his hand. "

Life was a whole lot of hell for me, and you know that except from you guys, the female maid-I mean Michelle's mother-was the one that always made me happy.

But some months after you guys left, she had an accident and died. Ever since I lost my happiness and me and Michelle tried hard to grow up You know what hurts the most about that: Michelle is an orphan, but my life is not different despite my parents being alive.

Only your words keep me moving, and that's why I still stay alive. I don't want to disappoint you; that's why I haven't taken my life all this time"

"Thank you for coming back, Khalid." I cried and hugged him.

"I am sorry; I will have come back soon if I hadn't lost my family. You know I told you I wanted to go abroad to join my family, but they are all dead now; the only family I have left is Herald and Jenny"

"That's why I have come back so that you can join that family," he said, patting my back. I was so sad that he had lost his family.

"I am sorry about that. Thank God that you are finally here. I weep.

"It's okay, now that I am here; everything will be okay," he assured me while cuddling me.

Khalid POV

I feel so angry and irritated by the way she's crying and getting closer. Can't she see I have nothing for her but hatred? I wish I could have pushed her away.

Was is she really thinking? I came back after all this year just to marry her. I only came for my revenge, and I won't turn back until I get my revenge.

"I won't forgive this; I will punish them," I mumbled, but I didn't realise I was so loud.

"What are you talking about? Who are you going to punish?"