In love and war batch 3

IN LOVE AND WAR::CHAPTER 5
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He was immaculately dressed in a dark suit and tie, the white of his shirt enhancing his attractive tan. The smile on his l-ips was warm and welcoming.
“I know we need the money but I don’t feel comfortable with you working for the Mayor. I don’t trust him,” said her mother the previous day.
“Mum! He is a good man. Trust me and we need the money.”
“Just be careful around him Diana,” said Joyce.
She was discharged at the hospital but was not so happy to hear that her daughter was going to work for the Mayor. When Diana woke up early in the morning. Her mother hoped she had changed her mind. Instead Diana went to take a bath and walked out of the house in a black suit.
“Welcome Miss Diana,” he said extending his hand to great her.
Her stomach did a strange flutter as those l-ips brushed sensuously over the back of her hand. She pulled back her hand. A s€×y smile spread across his l-ips and she dragged in a ragged breath then swallowed hærd. What was this old man trying to do? She thought as she made a step back. She cleared her throat.
“I decided to take a taxi since Mr Daniel took long to come,” she said nervously.
His gaze was drawn to the way the skirt clung to her body. She was as desirable in the morning light as she had looked in his house. He wanted her more thaan he had ever wanted a woman.
“Sir!” she called out disrupting his thoughts.
“Okay. Ben will show you how it is done,” he said softly.
He was 50 years old but felt very young around her. Could it be that he was falling for this young lady? He looked at her lovely face. She was young more beautiful than his wife or daughter. Her l-ips set in a firm line of discontent and he couldn’t help himself but wanting to k-ss her. For a moment his gaze locked with hers, the dark depths of his eyes seeming to search hers as if looking into her soul.
“Your phone is ringing,” she said softly.
He moved away from her and went outside the office to answer his call.
“Talk to me.”
“So your wife went to meet up with a young man at a hotel,” said the man on the other line.
“How old?”
“From what I have found out after researching about this guy. He is 25 years old.”
“Is she cheating on me with a boy?” he asked angrily.
“I am still yet to investigate what she is up to with him.”
“Good! Do so I have some business to take care of,” he spoke his eyes on Diana who was in the office going through some papers.
He hanged up the phone call and walked back to the office.
“I see you now working. Let me not disturb you. I am going at a meeting,” he said opening his briefcase. “Here is the money for breakfast and lunch,” he said handing her the money.
“Sir! But I..”
“Call me Mayor or rather Paul. And take the money. No buts”
“Thank you so much, sir. God will surely bless you,” she said.
“There is more to come. Just do your job and you will see how sweet I can be,” he said
“I will do that sir.”
He walked out of the office. His driver was waiting for him outside. As soon as he saw the Mayor walking towards him. He opened the car door for him. He got in,side the car and closed it.
“Where to sir?”
“At the hotel. I need to make a reservation. I am taking someone out on a date,” he said looking at Diana’s picture that he had stolen from his daughter’s photo album.
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The afternoon was going pretty well for Diana when Sarah burged in the Mayor’s office and found Diana on the desktop. She quickly stood up.
“Hello Ma!” she greeted.
She didn’t respond and clicked her tongue.
“Where is my husband?” she asked with a serious look on her face.
“At a meeting.”
“Okay! You are dismissed. You can pack your things and leave.”
She felt threatened by her. She was beautiful, young and obviously a V-rgin.
“But Ma. I can’t leave now because Mayor gave me job to do. I will get fired,” she said.
“If Mayor is your boss. So am I. Now leave,” she shouted.
She took her satchel and walked out of the office while the other workers looked at her. Whispering
“She is very young. I hope he won’t take advantage of her,” said one of them
“And beautiful. If only she knew who she dealing with. Did you see Madam Boss the look she gave her. We will just see where the drama ends,” said another.
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Diana was about to get into a taxi when Daniel called out her name. She walked towards him.
“The Mayor wants to see you in her car,” he saud.
She followed him and got in,side the limo. She sat on the back seat opposite the Mayor. She thought maybe he wanted to talk about his campaign.
“You going home already?” he asked.
“Yes, sir!”
“It’s Paul. I brought you something,” he said heading him a hand bag.
She was about to open when Sarah, Mayor’s wife opened the door.
“What is going on here?” she asked her eyes on Diana.
Diana just looked at her and the Mayor.
Diana’s first reaction was to get out of the limo but the Mayor held her hand.
“Where are you going? Stay with me,” said the Mayor not caring about his wife.
Sarah clenched his fist. She felt defeated and that Diana had already won.
CHAPTER 6
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“Daniel!” called out the Mayor.
“Yes, sir!”
“Drive the car to the hotel,” he said staring at his wife.
Diana just sat and didn’t say anything. The last thing she wanted was to be enemies with Sarah. What she didn’t know was that it was already too late. Sarah hated her more than ever. After getting embarassed because of Diana. She was going to make her pay. She just stood as the limo took off. She felt disrespected by his husband. She got into her car and drove off.
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“Sir! I think Ma hates me,” said Diana.
“Don’t mind her. Let’s just go and talk about the campaign at the hotel. She needs attention,” said the mayor.
Did she have any idea what he was up to? She saw him as a father and was very grateful for what he was doing. She sat comfortable in the limo but couldn’t stop thinking about Sarah. They first passed by the saloon. She had her hair done.
“We have to do something about your wardrobe,” he said smilingly at they got out of the saloon.
“Pardon, sir.”
“Let’s go shopping!”
People in the saloon stared at them as they walked. Adoring their relationsh¡p.
“What a father, girl. He loves his daughter very much. I mean coming with her at the saloon and waiting until she was done,” said one of the hair dresser.
“I wish to have a father like him,” said the other.
She was happy to have to buy new clothes. She felt comfortable more than ever in her new hairstyle. He couldnt stop himself staring at her. They arrived at the hotel. Daniel opened the car door for Diana and the Mayor. They got into the hotel after she changed her shoes. Her heels tapped rhythmically as she walked behind him. He stopped outside a door, opened it and reached in to flick on the light. It was around 7pm.
“I trust this will be comfortable for you. I will send Daniel at your house to let your mother know that you safe,” he said.
“Thank you, sir.”
The mayor stared at her and thought ordinarily. If he had taken a woman at a hotel he wouldn’t be thinking of any kind of having a drink with her. He would be enjoying holding her, k-ssing her and thinking only satisfying his s€×ual needs. Their eyes met and for a moment it was as if everything hung in balance. She gazed at him. Did she know what he was going to do? He turned and broke the contact. He looked up to her and couldn’t help himself as he reached up and k-ssed her l-ips. She slapped him hærd on the cheek.
“What is the meaning of this? You like a father to me,” she said angrily.
He ignored her and grabbed her wa-ist. He wanted to k-ss her and make love to her. He wanted her and could no longer control his feelings towards her.
“Stop! You hurting me!” she shouted.
He let her go and locked the door.
“If you do anything to me. I will scre-m,” she threatened.
“No one will hear you, young lady. This is my hotel and it hasn’t been opened yet. Come here!” he demanded.
“No! I won’t let you touch me. To even think that you gave me the job out of kindness. I should have listened to my mother,”she said.
“Get undressed now!”
He walked to her and pushed her against the wall. She scre-med out loud but he didn’t stop. He had more power than her. He pushed her on the bed. She couldn’t, she couldn’t let him touch her or rape her. She had to do it. She got up from the bed and kicked his genetials. He was about to fight with her when she hit him with a bottle of champagne. He fell on the floor. Her heart pounding really fast. Her emotional brain had already begun to respond along paths. She immediately took the keys, unlocked the door and got out of the room running. She ran out of the hotel. She didn’t stop. It was dark but she didn’t care less. She soon stopped and realised she was about to get her house. She couldn’t stop the tears from falling. She walked at fast as she could bare footed.
The house was on fire and she ran quickly. There were people outside her house.
“Mum!” she shouted looking at the house which was burning. “Where is my mum? My brothers?” she asked looking like a mad person.
“Where were you Diana? Poor child there was fire and your wh0le family have been taken to the hospital,” said one of the neighbour.
“Are they alright?”she asked with a hint of confusion in her voice.
“Mr Mulema hasn’t called yet. He is the one who drove them at the hospital. Let me take you at the hospital,” said Solo.
The house had been burnt down. People were standing outside. It was bad.
“Poor child. They have lost everything. Do you think someone did this?” asked Besa
“Maybe they left the candle on. Since there is no electricity. I hope they are going to be okay,” said Faith.
Solo drove the car at the hospital. Diana couldn’t stop the tears from falling.
“It is all my fault. I could have been there for them,” she said thinking out loud.
“They are going to be alright Diana. Such things happen in life,” said Solo.
He felt pity for her. They soon arrived at the hospital and found Mr Mulema sitting on the bench.
“How is my mum?” asked Diana tears streaming down her cheeks.