The Way To A Man’s Heart – Episode 9

The Way To A Man’s Heart💌💌

💌💌By Hossana Isaac O.
(Hossy Short Story Series)

Chapter 9💌💌

💌Louisa💌
I sat on the floor crying with my head buried between my raised knees.

I didn’t expect this to happen. What was I even thinking? Why did I take too much alcohol that night? How would Jesse see me now? A lady who can’t control herself by getting drunk at a classic party and forcing herself on a man who’s supposed to be her boss.

It’s totally my fault. I went too far with him. I took him for granted. I wasn’t supposed to be hanging around him like he was my husband.

My dad would be so disappointed with me and what about Mrs Mariano who trusted me and chose me above all those girls in Rome who badly wanted to be chosen. According to her, those girls just wanted her son and not the job but she chose me because I was decent. What is she going to think of me if she finds out I was the one who forced Jesse to sleep with me.
That thought made me cry even more.
That wasn’t me. I would never do such a thing.

I raised my head and wiped my tears. I looked at the clock, it was past 10 in the morning. Jesse must have gone to work. I remember what he told me about his secretary, that he doesn’t hold girls who can give sex anyhow with high esteem. And it was that same night I did exactly what makes him downgrade a lady. No wonder he just left me in bed and hasn’t even come to check on me.

I tiredly got up and went to the bathroom. I washed my face and brushed my teeth. I was having a terrible hangover and I needed to sleep.

I strolled to the living room and cooked something simple. I hurriedly eat and took some pills.

I went back to bed and slept off.

💌Jesse💌
I woke up and saw Louisa lying totally naked, cuddled up with me and our legs intertwined. I myself wasn’t wearing anything.

I looked at her beautiful face and smiled
“I love you” I muttered and kissed her lips. She stretched and hugged me with her hand. She was still sleeping.

I looked at her clock and it was almost 7am.

“oh my God” I whispered. I needed to be at the office right now. We’ve got an important orientation from the CEO.

I gently slipped out of bed and took my clothes in her room. I hurried to my room and got ready for work. I went to the kitchen and took coffee and crackers then went to work.

Throughout the orientation, I couldn’t stop thinking about Louisa and I… Together as a couple. We would be so good together. I wish I could ask her to be my woman. I really want to prove to her that I love her… and her meals. And last night proved she was more delicious than her meals.
Then my conscience said I was just after her body.

“no” I replied myself.
Everyone in the boardroom looked at me. I was confused as to why

“you disagree with it Mr Mariano?” the CEO asked

Disagree with what? Gosh, I can’t believe I said the No out loud

“I am with Jesse. We shouldn’t close by 4pm too. Because we have less work now. And more meetings to attend. We can’t get stuck up in the company for hours when there are very important things to do” Sanjay said. He was also promoted but I was still higher than him

“he’s right. I agree with him” Mr McCarty said

“okay then. You all will close by 2pm.”

“great” Sanjay said.

“well gentlemen, this meeting is over.” CEO said and stood up. The rest of us stood up too. I took my laptop and turned to go.

“Mariano… Wait”
I turned to him
“yes sir”

“come”

I walked over to him
“I really want to commend your work. Since you started working here, every of our funds have been intact. No misplacement. I really appreciate that” he stated
“thank you so much sir”

“and… Who’s that pretty girl who accompanied you to the party last night?” he asked. I almost rolled my eyes. I hope he doesn’t ask for anything stupid, there’s no way I’m releasing Louisa for him. That would be so gross, imagine Louisa under this freaky man.

“she’s my girlfriend. I’m hoping to engage her soon” I said with a beaming smile

“wow. She’s really pretty. And I heard she’s Italian just like you”’

“and a great cook too”

“wow. Beautiful! I love women that can cook their own meals. They make the home lively with their beautiful cooking. Please take care of her okay. She’s rare. Women who cook well are so rare nowadays”

“I will sir. Thank you” I said. He patted my shoulder and left. I heaved a sigh and left the boardroom too.

Sanjay was outside of it.
“hey man” he said
“hey”
“thanks for raising that suggestion. I didn’t want to start first. I wanted someone to raise a notion”

“what suggestion?”
“when you said no to us closing the usual time”

“ohh… That”
“are you okay?”
“yeah. I’m fine”

“how’s Louisa doing? I’m guessing you guys spent the night together because I saw you two kissing and then few minutes later, I saw you zooming off with her in your car”

I smiled
“yeah. We did” I replied and he laughed and punched my shoulder lightly

“I’ll see you around bruh”
“sure bruh”

He walked away and I walked to my new office. I settled down and Louisa sunk into my mind. Her beautiful face last night was so electrifying. And the way she held me like no one else mattered, I felt like that moment shouldn’t end.

“I love you Louisa. I really do” I said aloud and buried my face in my palms.

But didn’t it seem like I took advantage of her. Of course I know she doesn’t know I have feelings for her but I know she has none for me. I know she doesn’t love me so why would she want me. Was it the alcohol in her? She was so drunk and I barely agree she knew what she was doing.

Oh God! What have I done? What would she think of me? What if she thinks I raped her? Why didn’t I control myself? Why did I not even reject her? What is wrong with me?

“I’m sorry Louisa. I never wanted to take advantage of you when you couldn’t think straight. It’s just that I have been longing for you to be in my arms someday and that day was yesterday. I’m so sorry” I said loudly.

I really felt bad. I really needed to apologize to her and beg her to forgive me.

I looked at my wristwatch. It was just few minutes after 9am
I banged my fist on the desk
The time is so damn slow!

💌Louisa💌
I woke up few minutes to 1pm. I was feeling better but I still felt guilty. I needed to talk to someone. I didn’t want to face Jesse. I couldn’t hold in that shame.

I dressed up and packed a few things.

Where should I go? Should I run back to Italy? What about my studies? I know Jesse might not care about me again because I showed that I was a cheap whore and don’t deserve his help

I picked a note pad and wrote down something. I took my bag and left the house because I couldn’t face Jesse. I once suffered severe depression and low self-esteem and I haven’t even recovered fully and this has come? I can’t face it. I just can’t!

💌Jesse💌
Finally it was 2pm. I drove home and rushed to the door. I badly wanted to see Louisa, to apologize to her and beg her to forgive me. Then I take her out for dinner.

I rung the bell and she didn’t open even after ten minutes. I just opened the door with my key and called out to her. No response.

She must be sleeping because this isn’t the usual time I return from work. I raced upstairs and decided to go to my room to drop my suitcase and probably shower first. I didn’t want to come to her looking tired. As I came to my door, a note was tagged on to it.

I read it and shouted “what!”
I ran to her room and it was empty. She wasn’t there. Most of her things were gone.

“no no no. This isn’t happening. Louisa please”

This is all my fault.
I called her number and she didn’t pick up.

I sat down on the floor and red the note again. This time I read it aloud

📄Jesse I’m so sorry about what happened last night. I was so stupid to get so drunk and even force myself on you. I understand if you no longer see me as decent. I understand if you see me as a whore now. It’s my fault and I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I had to leave because I couldn’t face you. I am ashamed of myself and I can’t stay under your roof anymore. Please forgive me. From Louisa

“but it’s not your fault. It’s my fault Louisa. It’s mine” I yelled and threw the note away.

But where did she go? Italy? That’s the only place she knows right? I don’t think she’s still in England.

💌Louisa💌
I sighed as I sat in Courtney’s couch

“thanks for letting me in Courtney” I said and collected the cold chocolate shake she made for me.

“it’s okay Louisa. It’s really my pleasure” she said and sat beside me

I took a sip from the drink and looked around. Her room was medium sized and had lots of large cushion pillows.

“why did you leave Louisa?” she asked after I had settled in, in her room.

“it’s a long story” I replied and sat down on the floor then rested my head on the bed.
I actually told her everything and thankfully she understood with me, though she tried to urge me to go back to him. But I didn’t want to.

“don’t worry. You can stay here as long as you want. You helped me to get this place so I want you to stay” she said while stroking my hair.

“thank you Courtney” I appreciated and she hugged me. We both were sitting on the floor.

Courtney and I attend the same university. She’s Jesse’s height and very beautiful, slender and blonde like most of the English people. I saw her crying on a bench in a secluded part of the school. She told me her rent was due and she only had half of the money. I offered to pay it for her because I had enough money for it. We became friends since then. And now she’s helping me in turn

***

I just took a shower and was about to take a nap when I suddenly felt dizzy. I fell down on the floor and winced in pain. Courtney was just entering the room

“whoa. Louisa what are you doing on the floor?” she asked and helped me up.

“I felt really dizzy and I fell down” I replied and sat on the bed
“have you eaten?” she asked

“yeah” I replied
“you should rest in bed. I’m going to get some groceries right now.” she said

“oh. Okay.”

“is there anything I should get for you?” she asked

“sanitary pads. My period is coming up next week” I replied and laid down on the bed.

Courtney was silent for a few seconds before she spoke “uhm… Are you sure it’s… Uhh never mind. Take care I’ll be back” she said and left.

An hour later she was back and when I asked for the pads, she threw a pregnancy test strip to me

“what’s this?” I asked
“pregnancy test strip” she replied
“yeah I know what it is. But why did you give me?”

“go to the bathroom now and use it. If it’s negative then I’ll give you the pads I bought. If it’s positive…”

“ugh! You’re so impossible Courtney!” I yelled and stood up. I went to the bathroom and used it. I screamed when it came out positive. Courtney ran to the bathroom

“what?” she asked
“it’s positive!” I yelled
“what!” she yelled back
“oh my God! Oh my God what I’m I going to do?”

“you know what you’re going to do”

“no. I can’t face Jesse”

“it’s been a month. When are you going to grow up and face your fears”

I sank down and began to cry. How I’m I going to face Jesse and tell him I’m pregnant after running away?

I’m so foolish! I’m a stupid girl!

“you have to go and see him” she said and I wiped my tears, determined to face my fears for once

***
I gently rung the doorbell. At first i got no response but as I raised my hand to knock, the door opened and I came face to face with a tired looking Jesse. His eyes widened when he saw me. I on the other hand was blinking my eyes because of tears

“Jes… Jesse” I called out with mild cries. I was scared he was going to send me back. He was just looking at me without a word

“I’m sorry I…” I couldn’t continue because Jesse suddenly came closer to me. He was staring at me deep in the eyes and I shivered as his breath touched my face. Slowly his eyes moved down to my lips. He slowly held my arms and kissed me for a long time. It was then my turn to widen my eyes
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To Be Continued
Written by Hossy

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