Debbie’s secret episode 13 – 14

🤫DEBBIE’S SECRET🤫
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CHAPTER 13

I wake up and have my bath, then wore my clothes I picked out yesterday.
I tied my hair into a ponytail and did my makeup.
I can’t believe I’m finally starting work today.
I took one look at the mirror, satisfied with the way I look, I headed out of my room.
“Mom I’ll be going now?” I tell her and she simply nods
“you’re not used to eating breakfast these days so I won’t waste my time asking” she says putting Casey’s lunchbox together.
“I’ll grab a bite at work”
“don’t forget. you’re going with Nathan to Casey’s school for career day”
“you just love ruining my happiness don’t you?” I say and she tilted her head giving me a sarcastic look.
“You should’ve just told Nathan that you can’t go with Casey and when he asks why, you just tell him, Casey’s your son.”
“you think it’s that simple?”
“clearly”
“you know what, I’m already running late and I don’t want to argue with you mom cause we won’t finish if we start right now. bye” I say k-ssing her cheeks
“Take care” she says before I open the door and closed it behind me after stepping out.

I took a cab and arrived at work. I walk in to meet the manager of the company.
“Debbie Stack. well I saw your CV and I must confess that you’re good. so you’ll be in charge of the design department as their director.”
“thank you sir. I promise to do my best”
“that’s what we all want. good luck” he tells me and I was taken to my station. I was assigned a personal secretary even though I told him I was perfectly okay.
“Everything to your liking madam” Chloe, my secretary asks
“please just call me Debbie. I feel like I’m old” I say and she smile
“Alright Miss Debbie”
“better”
“Mr Dean would love to see what you can bring to the team so he’d expect you to wow him and later, the owner of the company would be coming for a visit and all employees are expected to get ready including you” she says and I sigh
“the owner of the company? who could that be?” I ask her and she gasps
“You don’t know Kress?”
“Never heard of him?”
“you’re seriously new at this. he’s one of the best fashion designers in the country not to mention cute and every girls dream” she say and I laugh
“I thought you’re not supposed to conuddle with an employee”
“I know. I’m not Conuddling, it’s just a harmless crush”
“Chloe, do you happen to know one Thandi Weller working here?” I ask her and she nods.
“Miss Thandi, well she started working here about a year ago, she’s in the sales department. she a bit bossy and kinda rude and rumour has it that she’s been flirting with the manager” she tells and rolls her eyes.
“The manager?”
“well she’s not in love with him if that’s what you’re thinking. she just using him as an excuse to get closer to Kress. so since the manager is a friend of Kress, she’s trying to play her game right” she tells me
“I understand”
“do you know her somewhere?” Chloe asks staring at me
I nod “yeah. I used to”
“OK”
“Give this design to the director and tell him to review and give me feedback on it OK” I say and she nod
“I’ll get coffee on my way back” she tells me
“no problem Chloe”

I worked on a few files, signing here and there and running a couple more errands. most times, I fall back on my chair and continue later as well as checking the time for Casey’s Career nonsense.
I decided to take a break from the office when I met Thandi. she looked at me and gave a weak smile.
“Hi Thandi” I call
“Hey Debbie. what’re you doing here?” she asks
“I work here now” I say pointing to my tag
“sorry I didn’t realize”
“so I heard you’re in charge of the sales department” I say trying to make small talk
“And I’m trying to get these lazy asses to work h-rder. Kress us coming today and I want everything to be perfect.”
“I see”
“I think you should get your team ready.”
“I’m working on it”
“great. excuse me but can we talk later, I’ve got to take care of something” she says and walks away. Thandi looks very different from the time in high school. I wonder why she’s changed so much.
I walk back to my office to see Chloe seated taking notes.
“you’re back. it’s a good thing the manager didn’t see you” she tells me
“why?”
“cause you’re not supposed to walk around during office hours but don’t worry, he’s down in the workshop and won’t be back for another hour or two” she tells me and places a stack of file on my table
“seriously?”
“yeah. but he wants to review and distribute them to the various departments. he’s trying to get everything in order cause of Kress so the company is going haywire right now. sorry you started working on a bad day” she apologize
“I’ve seen worse trust me”
“great. later you have to schedule a meeting with the Nans to talk about the new launch and make sure to visit the workshop to see how far they’ve gone with everything. think you can handle that?” she asks
“yeah. great I’ll inform the boss lady about it too” she says and walks away .

Few minutes later, Chloe comes running into my office, trying to catch her breath.
“Are you okay?”
“OMG. he’s here. he’s really here” she says jumping up in excitement.
“who’s here” I ask surprised at her behavior. I can’t believe one guy could make all the girls go GAGA
“Kress.”
“calm down will you”
“OK so shall we go? all employees are expected to welcome him” she explains
“Okay”
I say getting up from my seat and she lead the way to the main Hall. I saw Thandi obviously dying with excitement. is he that special?

Five minutes later, He walks in accompanied by other men who I assume was the PA and bodyguard.
He looks familiar though.
“Welcome Kress” The manager greets him and he nods taking off his glasses and fixing his hand deep down into his pockets.
I gasp and turn to Chloe “does Kress have a middle or first name?”
she looks at me surprisingly
“um yes he does”
“what is it?”
“Are you OK Miss Debbie?” she asked startled at my behavior
“yes just say it”
“It’s Nathan. Nathan is Kress first name. Nathan Kress” she says and my eyes w¡dened with shock

So Nathan is Kress and Kress is Nathan. OMG
I noticed someone staring at me from the corner of my eyes and turn towards the direction only to find Nathan staring at me. I guess he’s just as surprised seeing me here as I am.
“Debbie” he calls still looking at me causing all eyes to fall on me. “I think I’ve met your Kress now” I say to myself.
I can’t believe I’ve met him without realising it. Is this some kind of a joke?
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DEBBIE’S SECRET BY KIARI HORSFALL

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🤫DEBBIE’S SECRET🤫
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CHAPTER 14

“Debbie” he calls again and i realise that this is not a dream and that Nathan is actually standing in front of me as Kress. I mean technically, they’re the same person.
“Hi… ” I reply not knowing whether to call him Nathan or Kress.
he walks up to me.
“Debbie what are you doing here?”
“I actually work here” I say leaving him surprised
“really. you actually work here?” he asks and I nod
“Sir, you have to start the meeting now” a guy who is assume was his PA tells him and he nods
“Don’t go anywhere, we’ll talk immediately I’m done with the meeting OK”
“Alright”
I say and he walks away.
I think I just opened up a press conference cause all eyes were on me now including that of Thandi giving me a questionable look.
I shyed my eyes away and walk back to my office shutting the door behind me.
I took a deep breath and fell down to my chair.
Nathan Kress? Really?
The door flew open and Chloe walked in,side.
“Miss Debbie?”
“Yeah?”
“you actually know Kress?” she asks staring intently at me.
“I didn’t think I’d know him till now. he’s a friend” I tell her and she couldn’t stop smiling
“OMG!” she squeals in excitement. “you’re in trouble”
“Why?”
“you didn’t see Thandi eyes when Nathan was talking to you. if there was a dagger in her hands, I’m sure you would’ve been dead by now” she tells me. although I know Thandi was the jealous type but she wouldn’t go that far as to kill because of a guy.
“I’d say you watch your step from now on”
“and I say you watch the things that comes out of that mouth of yours. Thandi is my best friend right from high school so you should mind the things you say about her ok” I said fuming with anger
“OK miss Debbie” she says and walks out of the office and Thandi steps in.
“Hi Debbie” she calls and I smile “can I sit down” she asks and I nod
“sure Thandi” I say and she sits
“So how are you?”
“I’m OK Thandi. are you OK, you looked stressed.” I ask taking a good look at her
“I’m great. Um sorry to ask but what’s your relationsh¡p with Kress?”
“Nathan? he’s just a friend. he’s really close to my family and Casey” I tell her
“you mean your son?” she asks “he knows?”
“No I haven’t told him yet. he doesn’t know that and I intend to keep it that way. only you and mom knows that Casey is my child”
“so you’re not dating him?”
“Thandi?”
“come on Just tell me. I really like Kress and I can’t afford to loose him. you’re my friend so you’ll understand.” she tells me
“Nathan and I are friends. he’s not my boyfriend OK?” I tell her and she gave a bright smile.
“thanks Debbie. I’ll be going now. I’ll see you later bye” she says and leaves my office. I just kept staring at the door as if she was still standing there.

few minutes later, I got a call from Nathan telling me to meet him at his office.
I straightened my dress and walk to his office avoiding the stares being thrown at me. I opened up the door and got in,side.
“Are you ready?” he asks
“for what?”
“did you forget. we both promised Casey we’d be there for career day” he tells me and I nod
“oh my. I totally forgot. let me grab my purse” I tell him and run to my office. I took my purse and cell phone and run back to meet him.
“let’s go?”
“yes let’s go” I say and he wraps his hand around my wa-ist giving me a bright smile which I returned.
we walk out of his office only to find everyone staring at us including Thandi. I just hope she doesn’t take this the wrong way. we arrived at the parking lot and he opened the door for me while I stepped in.
he got in,side and started the engines and pulled out of the building.
I texted mom to send me the address of Casey’s school cause I haven’t been there since he got enrolled.
we arrived at the school and walked in with other parents. gosh I can’t believe I’m doing this.

We got in and saw Casey sitting by himself while others were playing with their mom or dad. his expression entails that of sadness.
we were walking to him when I saw a kid picking on Casey.
“See Casey your mom and dad aren’t going to come because you’re an orphan” the kid told Casey
“mom will come with dad.” Casey said trying to defend himself.
“I don’t see them here. maybe it’s because they don’t love you like my mom does. mom said kids without parents live on the street. maybe you should go there” he said to Casey who remained quiet.
“Casey sweetheart” I call out to him. not sure why I did that though
“Mommy” he says running to me but Nathan carried him in his arms.
“Hey little man” Nathan says and he laugh
“hi big man” Casey replys
“see” Casey says turning to the boy “I told you mom will come with dad because they love me” he says and Nathan smiles.
I walked up to the kids mother.
“Excuse me ma’am but I think you should teach your child some manners. cause the next time he tries to pick on Casey, I won’t just take it sitting down” I tell her
“And who are you to lecture me on how I should raise my child”
“I guess I know where your child took his manners from. you should better not test me or you’ll regret it. stay away from Casey.” I yell at her
“or what?”
“you’ll answer to me. Casey is my son and I won’t let you treat him like garbage. I’m warning you” I say and walk out on her to where Nathan and Casey were.
“so who’s gonna talk on stage with Casey?” Nathan asks
“I think you should do it” I tell him.
“Casey should Aunt Debbie go with you” Nathan asks and he nods yes.
“you should come too uncle Nathan. let’s all do it together.” he begs, eyes sparkling up as usual.
“Alright” Nathan says ruffling his hair.

After the long speech on Career day. Nathan insisted that we take Casey out for lunch so we drove to BURGER’S PARADISE and placed an order.
“Can i pick anything?”
“sure little man. anything you want” Nathan tells him
“I want Burgers and French fries and a glass of smoothie please” he tells the waiter who kept nodding at everything he said.
“Aren’t you gonna order?” he asks me
“Well just strawberry shortcake would do” I tell him
“Same” he said and the waiter left to bring our orders.
“Today was fun” Nathan says smiling at Casey
“I didn’t know you were working In my company” he says referring to me
“I didn’t know that Nathan was also Kress” I tell him and he laughs
“What’s funny?”
“Nothing. Kress is my last name. Nathan is my first name but everyone prefers calling me Kress” he explains
“so I should call you Kress too?”
“Nah. Nathan is fine. it reminds me of my Mom cause she’s the only one who calls me that and now you” he tells me and I couldn’t help but smile.
The waiter served us our food.
“Hmm yummy” Casey comments
“is it good?” Nathan asks him and he nods
“can we take some home for grandma”
“sure little man”
“Don’t you have other work to do today?” I ask him
“no I’ve cancelled my schedule for today” he tells me
“why?”
“this was more important” he says taking a bite out of his cake.
“you better eat up” he tells me
“Mom please cut it out for me” Casey tells me and I noticed the surprise look on Nathan’s face
“Mom?” Nathan asks staring at me
“That’s what he calls me these days and I let him cause I guess he misses his mother.”
“Oh okay”
I heaved a sigh of relief. hopefully Nathan bought it.

After eating, We drove to a toy store and Nathan bought loads of toys for Casey.
and after that, we drove home. and Casey ran in,side to show mom his new toy.
“Casey be careful” Nathan called out to him but he was way too excited to listen.
“don’t worry, he won’t hurt himself” I tell him
“thanks for going with me to Casey’s school for career day”
“it’s nothing. I’m glad I didn’t miss it” he tells me
“thanks a lot”
“no problem”
“won’t you come in to see mom?
” I’ll see her some other time okay. I have to go somewhere and by the way, we’re going out tomorrow. I’ll pick you up okay?” he says and I nod
“Bye Debbie” he says and then k-ssed me on my cheeks then got in,side his car and drove off.

I smile and walk in,side.
“Afternoon mom” I greeted mom who was sitting down on the couch undressing Casey
“Hi baby so how, was work?”
“it was alright”
“thanks for coming with me Aunt Debbie” Casey says and I nod
“where’s Nathan?”
“He’s gone out. he promised to see you some other time.” I tell her.
“okay so did you tell Nathan about Casey?”
“No mom. if he finds out, he’ll never want to associate with me anymore. I’ve already told him that Casey is my nephew and I won’t change that” I say to her
“okay. I just hope you don’t regret your decision later” she says and continues with what she was doing.
I enter my room and removed my clothes, then took a shower. I changed into my normal wear and jumped on my bed to have some sleep.
I just hope Nathan doesn’t find out the real identity of Casey…
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