Lucia's Dilemma with Billionaire Husband

SECOND PERSON POV

Lucia's phone couldn't stop ringing since her mother refused to stop calling. Picking up her call wasn't an issue for her, but what she could voice out at that moment kept Lucia troubled.

She knows her mother as one who doesn't give up so easily. As beautiful as she is, Lucia hasn't tied the knot yet and that makes her parents worried. She's gradually aging.

''I have repeatedly told my mother to stop distracting me while at work, but she wouldn't listen.''

Raising the phone to see who was calling after a long stay with her laptop working, Lucia saw that a servicing company had sent a proposal to be calling through her personal line.

''I am sorry, sir, I wasn't closer to my phone to pick up your call.'' Lucia apologized as the company manager picked up.

''This attitude of yours will never be tolerated anymore.'' He hung up the phone as he spoke angrily.

She had already had a really stressful day at the office and is definitely not ready to listen to her mother's complaints about her not being married.

Her mother called twice before the company started calling. Her relationship with the manager made him call her direct line rather than the company's.

Her worry increased following the manager's statement on the phone. Going to see him or her mother at home became a difficult choice to make.

"She called back to Mr. Larry to ask for mercy. "Please sir, I will be on my way shortly.

She loves her job so much that she could ignore any other thing to ensure the company is not found wanting.

She picked up her car keys and bag and adjusted her clothes to meet with Mr. Larry in his office.

For her mother, she could go anytime to see her. Lucia has been lodged in one of the hotels in town to cool off her head.

The pressure coming from her family over the issue of marriage kept her away.

Many guys have been coming, wishing to have her as a wife, promising a lot of things to her but she kept turning them down.

Larry is among those who approached her, but she turned him down.

They have been in business for a while, and she doesn't want to join the business for pleasure.

She is a very disciplined lady, so focused and knows what she wants. Convincing her takes some time.

She drove off at speed. Although she's a woman, she runs very fast, particularly when she wants to get something done.

"Larry must be angry at me, I can't afford to lose that contract for no reason. I must have it."

She was having those thoughts and kept spreading. It will take five kilometers to get to Larry's office.

As soon as she got closer, she started slowing down. Moved the car closer to the gate and started honking like a crowd was after her

"Get the gate open very fast."

She scolded the gatekeeper who hurriedly opened the gate.

She packed her car in the parking space and moved fast to Larry's office.

Some of the staff were greeting her while she was responding with a wave of her hand.

"Mr. Larry isn't in the office; he is having a meeting in the boardroom." Larry's secretary stated.

"How long will the meeting be, is it with a different company?"

She was scared that they came in response to what she came for but the secretary couldn't give an answer to that

"I wouldn't know madam, though I haven't seen such a group before. Mr. Larry will be in a better position to explain."

She said as she sat down to continue what she was doing.

Lucia wasn't at rest. She would be very angry if Larry failed her. She drove for five kilometers to come over for the purpose of the contract.

Ignoring her mother was another thing that bothered her. She felt she had offended her mother.

Yes, she doesn't want anyone to worry about her marriage, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't find time to see her mother.

She had no option but to wait for Larry. His lines were off. She did some sms but they didn't deliver.

"Can I go to his office and wait for him?" Lucy asked Larry's secretary.

"He locked his office. I don't have their keys."

A response that triggered her more. She doesn't like to stay at the secretary's office while waiting for Larry whenever she comes.

Everyone in Larry's company is aware of that. Staying there for a period she wouldn't know is a challenge to her.

Going to the reception will be the worst. She has no option. She has to wait. Whenever Larry isn't around, she stays in his office because it is very unique like her own.

In a few minutes, a man came out of the boardroom, and she stared at him but couldn't catch his face.

He dropped a file on the secretary's table. We need this in five minutes. "Type and print them out, is urgent."

When Lucia had five minutes, she quickly wrote a note, went closer to the man. "Please help me and give this to Mr. Larry."

The man collected the note, nodded his head, and left.

Being a smart girl, she pursues the documents the man dropped on the table, which weren't related to the contract she came to sign.

Though her mind wasn't still at peace, it could be for another contract that Larry didn't tell her about. She went back to her seat.

Two messages came to her phone, and she felt it was Larry because he must have gotten her note. She opened them, but none came from him.

A young man of average height walked closer to her. "I guess you recognize me as Miss Harcourt?"

Stretching his hand for a shake, Lucia looks up and shakes her head. "I do not know you, I can't remember."

She refused to shake him and told him to stop blocking her view

Immediately, Larry came out, and Lucia followed him. He opened his office, removed the key. "Stay off." He told Lucia, shot the door as he went in

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Lucia stood motionless for a few minutes. She couldn't believe Larry could shoot the door after her.

She started knocking at the door calling Larry. This is what she doesn't like doing, but seeing Larry is a must for her.

She noticed someone was tapping her back and she turned around.

"Your knock is disturbing the peace of others." The secretary informed her.

Lucia quietly moved to her chair. It was an embarrassment to her. She is the managing director of her father's company and she has been doing great, even better than most men.

"I am Johnson, I met you at a party about a year ago. We were sitting closer and shared a lot of ideas." The same man she couldn't shake came back to her.

Lucia noticed that the best she could do was to respond to him since Larry wasn't ready for her

"I didn't know I had met you. I am such a busy person, and I see a lot of faces. Pardon me."

Her apologies were accepted by Johnson. She is a manipulator, she goes for what she wants and gets it.

Rather than Johnson being angry following the way she had ignored him earlier, Lucia's smiles and words brought a new look to his face.

"Why are you here Johnson? What do you do?" Lucia asked

I am a marketer and I came to pick up some cheques following the items I supplied to the company.

She got interested and demanded his card. His company could be of help since it is a manufacturing company and they could get things directly from them at a cheaper rate

Larry came out and requested that we see him in his office. Lucia was reluctant to go. She has developed a cold for Larry.

She had no option but to go. She stood up and had a handshake with Johnson, thanked him for the good time

"What was the meaning of that insensitivity and drama that happened?" Lucia scolded Larry as she opened the door.

Her upset made her not even close the door. The secretary quickly rushed and closed it to avoid her loud voice echoing.

"You must have to respect me and everyone. I called you to inform you of my coming; you never objected to it. Knowing where I am coming from yet you ignored me." Yelled at Larry again.

Both of them are managing directors of their companies. They need each other to move the companies forward therefore, Larry wouldn't like to shout back at her

"The reason why I refused you. I hate the way you treat people."

She said and sat down. That word was heavy for Larry.

"Must you always remind me that you turned down my proposal to get married to you. I hate it whenever you say it. You have to stop it " Larry spoke angrily.

They have a way of settling their differences. She held his hand and gave him a peg. That was it.

They moved down to business. The contract files were presented to Lucia. The money her company will make wouldn't be enough but it is something.

Lucia is eyeing a mega contract from the Lemon Group. Only those who have the link can get it. Her connection doesn't work.

While she finished signing, Larry did his. He apologized to Lucia for locking her out. It wasn't intentional because he needed to be alone and sort things out.

They started exchanging pleasantries as they moved together to the company's canteen for the launch

"Who is now on the line, have you been talking?"

Lucia knew where he was going. She pretended not to hear that.

"Let's get to the canteen fast, I am hungry and need food to eat."

Larry smiled, holding her hand as they walked to the executive room.

The waitress came fast and they placed their orders. They got them the food, and they are satisfied.

"Following the question you asked me. Are you with anyone now? As for me, I am available but not for every man."

"So you heard me and acted like you didn't. You will get my response since you finally responded to me. I am still searching."

Immediately, Lucia's phone rang; it was her mother. She has closed a deal, so she can have her time.

"Yes, Mum, I will be coming to see you and Dad. I am a bit far."

"You are keeping us waiting, you must be here today and never fail. Your father is getting upset but I have asked him to calm down." Her mother stated.

"That must be your mother. What could that be? I hope all are in good health." Larry asked.

"You once told me your father is diabetic and hypertensive. How is he doing currently?"

"They are all doing great. Thank you for your concern. I really appreciate it. I know you love my parents." Lucia said.

"And their daughter too, most importantly." Lucia smiled.

She knows that Larry loves her and wants to marry her but that wouldn't be possible. She knows what she wants.

Larry isn't bad but came from a polygamous family. Lucia isn't ok with that. She likes her space and doesn't want anyone to come between.

She had once been to Larry's family's house during one of his father's birthday celebrations.

Lucia ran out of their compound following a fracas between them. Larry's mother is the second wife, his father married three.

She requested that he see her off to her car, and Larry gladly accepted.

He told her that he wants the supply to commence within two weeks.

Lucia didn't object to that. She promised that they would deliver on time. She is very good at business relationships.

When they got her car, Johnson came closer to greet them.

"I have gotten the cheques, sir. Nice doing business with you. I am about to go and I will be back in two weeks." He said to Larry.

"Did you come with your car?"

Larry asked but he didn't.

He begged Lucia to allow him to join her since they are going in the same direction.

"He is a gentleman, he will not be a problem to you. I know you are a rush driver but he can drive better than you do."

Lucia didn't object to that. Moreover, she needs someone to keep her company, and they could discuss business along the way.

Her phone rang, she thought it was her mother and she refused to pick up. It ran again and they asked her to look at who was calling.

That was her company security line calling. She picked up the call, and a voice echoed.

"Part of our company is on fire madam."

Lucia was devastated by hearing such a call. She threw the car keys to Johnson who drove off with her.

"Where are we heading?"

"Harcourt Drive, number thirty, is before the Garbage Hotel."

She managed to answer, but she became so confused like never before. Her phone was ringing, but she couldn't pick up.

Johnson understood how she felt. How could her company be engulfed in fire? He picked up the call after ringing the third time.

"We are very lucky, the firefighters came on time, only the wall got a bit damaged."

The voice said. He tapped her and informed her of the development.

She wasn't listening, her mind had gone off. She doesn't know what she is doing anymore.

She loves her company and has promised her parents and workers prudence.

How would she face the present challenge of the company's part being engulfed by fire

The mother was busy calling without giving her space, the Lemon group contract is one of her worries.

Lucia just signed a contract; she needed to mobilize part-time workers, scrutinize them, and ensure they deliver.

Her father's health is another thing bothering her. The father was doing great when he was managing the company, while she was assisting till she fell sick.

"The fire has been extinguished, " your staff said. But your mother was calling. You need to pick " Johnson told her

Lucia, who was lying on the car seat, came up with a smile on her face.

"Please, take Harrison Avenue, I am going to see my mother now."

"In that case, I will drop you at the junction so you can continue. That's not my route; I would board a taxi. My journey isn't far anymore."

John said and stopped the car. He asked Lucia to call her company to find out if the information is accurate.

"You are such a smart person, I will do so immediately."

When she called the company, the information was accurate. She thanked Johnson as he handed the keys over to her

She directed her workers on another call she had with them not to expect her and to ensure that everything is in order.

He proceeded to see her parents. She had made it known to her parents that she would get married when the time is right, even though she doesn't know when the right time will be.

At the ripe age of twenty-seven, she is not even in any relationship. Well, blame it on the guys; none of them seems to be what they were at first, and she is definitely not going to get into a marriage of expediency.

She angrily stepped out of the car and walked straight to the door. Getting there, she observed that no one was in the sitting room.

She followed the back door which is closer to the kitchen. "Why did you choose to ignore my calls, has it gotten to that"

Her mother spoke angrily, holding the door like she didn't want Lucia to come in. "Please, can I go to Mom? I will explain." Her plea was ignored. "Until you respond to my question" looking at her mother's expression, she hugged her and begged for leniency

She moved out of the door and proceeded to the kitchen to continue what she was cooking. Lucia changed up immediately and came down to the sitting room. The mother sensed and joined her.

"Is Dad home?" Lucia asked.

"Will be soon, called to say he was delayed at the meeting. How is the company going now?"

"Splendid. My team and I are doing our best"

Monica turned to look at her, and Lucia sighed. She knew that look. "Please don't start now, Mom," she groaned.

"Don't start what? I'm not going to say anything. You just sit there and wait for your dad to come home" she said and walked into the kitchen.

Lucia walked into the kitchen to meet her. "So, about what you want to tell me, what could that be that you can't tell me over the phone when you called the first time?"

"I said; wait for your dad to come home to my daughter Lucia. Don't put words in my mouth."

Lucia nodded and looked around the kitchen before grasping the chopping board to cut the vegetables for her mother.

Andrew settled with his family after dinner. He looked at his daughter and smiled, "Lucia darling, great news."

Lucia couldn't help but smile

"What news, Dad?" What is the news all about"

"We received a very interesting proposal," he replied.

Lucia furrowed her brows. "What proposal?"

"Now listen to me, young lady, we have been considering this for a very long time and realized that you are really going to benefit from it," Monica put in.

Lucia wrinkled her brows more tightly, what are they talking about? "I really do not understand."

"I know you don't," Andrew smiled. "We received a proposal from a renowned family; they are asking for your hand in marriage."

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Lucia glowered, "An arranged marriage? For whom please, if I may ask?"

"What do you mean, for whom, please? How many daughters do we have?" Monica asked with a frown.

Lucia gave a desperate sigh "I can't believe you people, do you really want me to get married that much that you have to accept an arranged marriage? Mom, I have told you I will get married when the time comes. You don't need to bother yourself?

"Well, the time is now, my sweetheart believes me, it's anybody else, the person is not ordinary, and he is a man from a good home and has a track record.

He is dependable, fine-looking, treasured, and every inch of what you want. Trust me, I know a guy you will like when I see one, and you are definitely going to like this one," Monica smiled brightly.

Looking at her parents. All they were saying meant nothing. The mother told her she would be going to her younger sister's place to check on them.

"Well, I heard all you said but I must tell you. I am not interested in all you have said." She said and walked away