A step Ahead

Chapter 50 A Step Ahead I muttered a curse as Britney's teary eye appeared on my screen for the hundredth time that morning. I've tried all my best to stop the circulation of the news, my assistant has spoken to all media outlets to delete the video coverage but it wasn't really accurate. Some had saved the video, making it difficult to really delete it. I really wasn't concerned with her outburst, nor about the way she painted Myra as a cunning woman who seduced her husband. All I had on my head was the end result. Her actions have made Myra change a bit thereby slowing down my plans, something I didn't anticipate. To say that Britney's action didn't take me by surprise would be a total lie. I know she could be stupid at times but I never expected that she'd be as bold as that. Selena! I had seen her briefly when I entered the hall that afternoon. The bitch, I'm sure she instigated Britney to do what she did. Only God knows what her plan is. Anyways,I won't let it disturb my plans; I'll have to speed up my intentions with Myra before she changes her mind completely. I can't have her back out now that what I wanted is barely an inch from me. The door of my office opened, revealing Myra in a short chocolate brown dress that matches the colour of her eyes. Her hair is packed in a ponytail, with her earrings dangling in her earlobe. She looked beautiful as always, an amazing thing that would make any man sweep her off her feet, only that I'm not that man. Every decision comes with a gain for me. 'I got your message," she said and sat down on a chair opposite me. 'What's this about?" She asked, refusing to meet my eyes. 'Yes, I sent a message through Priscilla. I want us to rush the wedding plan. Let's do it in two weeks' time," I said, smirking and looking at her to gauge her reaction. For a split second, I saw the colour of her eyes darkened and her shoulders tense. She tried to make it look like she wasn't disturbed but I could tell that she was shocked by the announcement. 'I must say you took me by surprise, I wasn't expecting you to want it this sooner…especially with your wife's allegations, calling me a homewrecker." She voiced out. 'Forget about her, Myra. She's just jealous. Let's talk about you. I thought you liked me and wanted to be with me. If anything, you should be pushing for this," I said, leaning forward 'Of course, it's my wish and I'm glad you are finally doing what I want. However, I won't agree to this until I'm sure you no longer have ties with Britney. I want to be sure you are mine alone," she said to my surprise. I" don't want people talking about me , it's bad enough that I have to deal with my face all over the internet because of Britney, I should at least be sure about whose side you are before agreeing to this." She urged. 'Britney is a done deal, she'll sign the divorce papers very soon. And don't be worried about what anyone would say, in my opinion, I love the fact that she is making a spectacle of us. I want the whole world to watch us when we tie the knot." 'I love the attention too, I'm just worried if this won't cause any complications later,you know how business associates can be. Some of them are too morally upright," she said. I stood up from my chair and walked to her chair. I leaned in and rested my weight on the sides of the chair. 'There won't be any complications,unless there's something you aren't telling me Myra." I pushed harder. I knew she's hiding something but I don't know what it is. 'What could I possibly hide from you," she said, holding my cheeks in her hands. She kissed me gently on the lips and smiled. 'I'm only being practical." As she said this I tried to look through her so as to see whether she really meant what she said or she was lying to my face. 'It feels like you aren't being honest with me but all that won't matter when you become my wife right? You'll become mine and mine alone." I said with assertion. 'There's no need to be harsh Royce, make me your wife and you'll get to own me," as she said this all the defence I had slowly crashed. I had thought she'll fight back and claim that I can't own her. 'Show me that you are mine,Myra. Stop trying to prolong this wedding." I said again. 'Darling, if that's what you want, it's fine with me," she said with a steady voice and smiled, flashing me her white teeth. 'It is," I said authoritatively. She said nothing and smiled. Her phone buzzed in her bag, I stood up and straightened my back while she took a look at her phone. 'Duty calls," she said and stood up. 'I'll begin the preparation and check it by you, " she added as she walked to the door. 'Myra?" I called as she was about to open the door,she turned around and faded me. 'I hope you are not trying to fight me like Britney, because if you do, you'll only have yourself to blame," I said, my voice chilly with venomous threats. 'Of course not," she said, sighed, opened the door and left. **************************************** MYRA'S POV I took the last step out of the door of his company and got out. I finally managed to breathe in some fresh air as I got out. I unbuttoned the button in front of my dress while my other hand tried to fish out my phone from my bag. I finally found it and fumbled with it in my hand as I searched for Christian's number. I dialed it and put it in my ear. He picked the call at the first ring as if he had been waiting for me to call 'Two weeks,I have just two weeks until I become Mrs. Robben again. I thought I was holding him off but the bastard was already planning something else." I said in a rush 'I know and that isn't even as bad as the information I'm about to share with you," he said and my heart skipped. His voice sounded serious,too serious for my liking. 'What do you mean?" I asked with my heart in my mouth. 'Royce finally made contact with his long-time friend. He's getting suspicious and this time,he insisted that his friend finds out about you from friends and family. He's digging into you for real this time around." He deadpanned. My feet wobbled as I moved to the side of the car, holding onto it for support. 'What do we do Christian?" I asked. 'It isn't time for him to know about me yet, I still need to get some things done first." 'I'm already on it, I'll make sure he doesn't get any tangible thing for now but I can only do a little. Royce's new contact is a veteran in the business and knows his onions well" he replied. 'Then we need to act fast and get him busy with something else. It seems the engagement and wedding isn't enough to get his mind off my past." 'Tell me what you have on your mind." He asked. 'Get across to Jayden-the ghost, it's time to move up our plan. Tell him it's time, he'll understand." It's time to get dirty just like Royce is planning to. 'I'll get to it," Christian said and ended the call. I opened the door of my car and got in, my heart pounding as if I just finished a hundred metres race. I can't let Royce get in on me, I have to play reckless too.