Chapter 4 Andrew's POV

The smell of lobsters and chicken filled the dining room but I wasn't hungry at all. Instead, I just sipped my tea and operated my cell phone. Mrs Lola, the oldest maid in the house, poured me more tea

"That's enough thank you," I said, holding up a hand to gesticulate that it was enough for me without even looking at her.

" That is bad table manners, son, you should eat your food, you know you have all the time for your phone at the office," my mother who sat across the table said, scooping the last rice on her plate into her mouth. She still looked young and youthful, an epitome of beauty.

"I'm sorry Mom, I just needed to get something done, by the way, I have to get going," I said standing up.

" Common Andrew eat a little...this used to be your favorite food since when you were a baby and I made sure Mrs Lola cooked it in the way you loved it"

I was starving but I had to go to work. I had a very important thing to do.

"Mom, I appreciate your concern, maybe...you could just keep it for me. When I get back I'll microwave it and eat"

"Okay son, but you know we still have to talk"

I stared around and immediately the bodyguards and househelps left us alone.

"What is it ma?"

I was concerned.

" About what we talked about 4 days ago, you haven't said anything about it yet son"

" We said so many things Mom" I knew exactly where this conversation was headed but I still wanted to play obliviously.

"You are due for marriage, son, you will be 35 next month.. " she said in a loving manner that sounded annoying to my ears.

I cringed at what she said, not to be heartless or anything but I didn't have time for all that marriage shit.

" You know I am a very busy person Mom and I'm busy trying to keep the company in order"

"Well I need grandkids, all my friends have grandchildren and you don't even have a girlfriend that is very bad of you"

"Mom, you aren't hearing me out. I don't have time for this at all and I don't even want to talk about it"

" Ever since Evelyn died you have been single just fucking around without commitment, do you think this is what your father would have wanted for you or even Evelyn"

" I don't care what my Father wants for me. I already fulfilled his greatest desires by abandoning my dreams of being an artist and Evelyn is dead, they are both dead they have no wishes" I said my tone slightly rising.

My father was just a perfectionist who wanted me to be like him, he didn't care about my ambition or my plans.

"You have to let go, Andrew. No matter what he has done to you in the past he was still your father and you owe it to him to give him his last respect"

"Last respect?? When he was alive he didn't respect anyone, not even you, his wife- " I paused, I might have said too much, as my mom's facial expressions had changed.

"Seriously I don't want to talk about this.. you know what I'm late for work, see you later Mom" I walked over to her and kissed her on her forehead.

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" Take me to the office," I said to my bodyguard 'Fuego' as his name implies he is of Spanish blood. Heavily built and loyal to me, he knows about all my shit.

" Yes boss," he said, I adjusted my suit as we both alighted into the Limousine. Within less than 20 minutes we were already at the front of my company. I wore a black shade before walking in confidently. Everyone smiled at me, greeting me with enthusiasm. It was something I was so used to, everyone trying to please me. To get on my good side.

My office was the only room in that company that gave me closure. I settled into my office trying to catch a breath when Tanya walked in, looking disheveled, and surprisingly decent.

"Four candidates are waiting at the reception for the position of .....the...Junior HR"

"So are you too big to greet your boss now?" I teased staring at her. "Let me have their names" I requested.

"Here is it!" She handed me the list sharply, and one name caught my attention, Kaira Jones. Could it be the same Kaira I met at the birthday party?

" Before you go, Tanya, what is it I've been hearing about you telling people you were raped?" I asked her.

She started fidgeting " I didn't...tell anyone....I was raped...I mean...I wasn't raped"

"Good.... So better tell that good for nothing of yours to never pull the stunt she pulled ever in her life or I'll end the both of you"

" I'm sorry sir, don't do anything to my mom she was just looking out for me and she was so concerned you know the bruises and everything"

"Didn't you tell her that was due to your stubbornness? Anyway I don't want to repeat myself, tell everyone except Kaira that they have been shortlisted"

"But...sir– "

I gave her one bad look and she smiled.

"I'll do that right away" She faked a smile before leaving.

I went to the other section of my office to bring out documents. When I heard my door open, I came out of the section to see the back of a young lady, her hair back in a ponytail, she was admiring Evelyn's picture.

"Hi, Kaira, good to see you again"

She turned and stared at me in shock.

"Hey...Andrew Tate? You... you are the CEO??" she stammered dumbfounded.

"Your CV is impressive I must say and you ticked all the requirements needed for the job," I said ignoring her confusion and trying to be professional.

"Oh yeah ... Thank you, sir"

"Can you start tomorrow? We have a lot to do as we are lagging"

"Sure... i would um...start tomorrow"

My phone began ringing, it was my mother's Doctor calling, I picked up it

" Hi, am I speaking to Mr Andrew Tate" The voice from the other lines boomed.

"Yes you are, Doctor Andrew what is it?" I responded.

"Your mother just had a heart attack"