Unsteady Storm

Chapter Twenty-two

Ije arranged the table for breakfast, they were having bean cakes and pap.

Nedu climbed down the stairs adjusting his tie.

"Ije... You always work wonders... Food is here already"

She laughed and rose on a tiptoe to kiss his cheek. "I don't want you running late for this VIP party"

Nedu laughed. "The man just feels like spending money"

"Are you for real? He wants his staff to have fun"

"His type of fun is not my type of fun"

Ije chuckled. "What's your type of fun?"

"Spending time with you and the baby"

Ije laughed. "You should replace your name with Mr. Flattery"

"Very funny" he mocked her.

***
The house was decorated with all kinds of light, there were a few people inside while the rest were outside discussing and laughing while more food and drinks arrived.

Nedu's boss took the mic. "Staff of Skye Bank, you are all welcome to my humble home.... I want to use this opportunity to thank all of you for the success of the bank, it wouldn't have been possible without you.... I also want to recognize my faithful colleagues... Nwosu Chinedu, Cosmos Darell, Uwa Beatrice, they have put commendable effort since they became one of us... I want to use this medium to thank them as well..." He raised envelopes that obviously contained money while the trio stepped out to receive their little token.

The party continued afterwards, Nedu entered inside to use the bathroom, he noticed he was being followed and he walked faster.

He opened the door to the bathroom and sighed deeply. He wondered who it was and what the person wanted with him. He made use of the toilet and washed his hands before stepping out. He nearly collided with a woman.

Paula licked her fingers with a rueful smile on her face. "Miss me?"

"Yeah pretty much" he replied sarcastically. "Stop stalking me"

"I wasn't"

"So why are you here?"

She licked her lips. "I know the bank manager"

"How?" He glared at her.

She sighed. "Let's not dive into issues that do not matter... I missed you" she hugged him.

Nedu shook his head. "Paula, this is a means of me to chill and you...."

"I'm helping you to chill" she laughed deeply. "I like you so much"

"You are a psycho"

She wiggled her brows. "That's not a new information, is it? For the records,I am your psycho"

Nedu burst into mocking laughter. "Now, if you don't mind, you are in my way"

"Oh come on" she slammed her finger into his chest, her artificial nails toiling with his tie. Her other hand searched his pockets and drew out his phone then she drew closer to him.

He pushed her hard and she toppled on the floor. "I've had enough, you nitwit. The next time you think of taking your silly pictures, you consider if your partner is interested"

"What a pleasant surprise, you called me your partner"

Nedu hissed and snatched his phone from her. He badly wanted to leave but like his boss said, he was a special guest.

***
Ije barged into the room. "Bravo Nedu, I thought you said it was a staff party"

"I swear it was, I wonder how Paula appeared there"