Something smells fishy

Chapter 31 Something smells fishy The chilly weather caused my skin to shiver as I sipped from the glass of juice in my hand. The day has been hectic and I finally had some alone time for myself. Today again, while at work, I couldn't help but notice how Royce kept sending me glances but I pretended that I didn't see it and still kept things professional between us. I knew it was a matter of time before he called on me. I already had him where I wanted him. Fanning over me like a lover boy. Royce has always been a good lover to me and maybe that was why I didn't notice that something was amiss. There was no change of behaviour in the way he pampers and cares for me until the day I saw it myself. If I hadn't seen it myself, I wouldn't have believed it if I was told by some third party. That was years ago though and now I have other things to be worried about. Yes my revenge plan was going hitch free but with the way he kissed me the last time,it was a matter of time before he demanded intimacy between us. I hadn't thought about that in all of the years that I plotted the revenge. The plan was to get him to rest totally upon me and then reveal my identity in the most dramatic manner but I never once considered that if we were in a secret relationship, he'd ask for intimacy, not once did it cross my mind. I pinched the bridge of my nose and my brow furrowed at the possibility of him touching me. I've hated him and held grudges against him since that night three years ago, to think that he'll be with me with the same hand and mouth that touched Britney was enough to make me puke. ‘It wouldn't hurt, would it? It's for a greater course,' a voice in my head said. My fingers curled him in anger as I thought about it. 'It's not not like you can get pregnant,' the voice came again and I sigh. I almost forgot that I only have a fallopian tube left. It's probably like pouring water into a basket, even if such happens between us. .It's not like I really have a choice when pull comes to shove. I'd have to let it happen though, but I'd keep him at bay at first. I shudder at the thought and I felt a sort of bitterness in my throat. I gulped down the wine hastily again. A knock sounded on my door. I dropped the glass on the table and moved to open the door when the door hand twitched and the door opened, revealing Royce. He was still dressed in the same suit he was when we had met hours ago, looking elegant and confident. 'Myra," he said.I looked at him from head to toe and wondered what we'd have happened if I hadn't caught him that night or even how good it would have been if he hadn't cheated on me and kept being my lovely husband who has eyes for me only. 'I thought to check up on you since I haven't heard from you." He said, I managed to smile warmly at him, masking my hate for him with the smile. 'Do you perhaps want to back out? I just wanted to let you know that I haven't stopped thinking about all that you said and in a way, I haven't been able to get you out of my head." He said to my surprise and I frowned. Something wasn't right. There's an hastiness in his behaviour, as if he wanted something from the relationship too. It was as if by not giving him a definite answer yet was slowing him down. Could he be hiding something? I thought. 'No,I haven't backed out and yes, I've been thinking about what you said," I replied 'So, what is your conclusion?' He asked, raising his brow. I sighed looking deep into my hearts again if I was ready for this dangerous again. If I accept, it means the game has really started and there is no going back on my words. 'I accept," I said before I could stop myself. I noticed that as the words got out of my mouth, his brows relaxed, as if he had finally gotten what he wanted. 'Let's keep what we have to ourselves for the time being." I added 'I knew it, I knew you'd make the best decision for us," he said, making me smirk. For him? Who does he think he is? I was doing this for myself, I don't care what becomes of him. 'However," I said, making him look at me again. 'I'd like to establish some rules if you don't mind." 'What rule" he said, smiling widely at me 'I don't want us to be intimate, at least, not yet. I like you, I won't deny that but I want us to keep it at kisses and hugs for now. I promised myself that I won't give myself to any man until he puts a finger on my hand." I said 'Well, you remind me of someone," he said. 'Who?" I asked even though I knew who he was talking about. He was referring to what I said when I was still Bella. I had said those exact words to him too inside that cozy restaurant and he had accepted right on the spot. I guessed we were in love then 'No one important, " he replied. 'And yes, I accept, we won't do anything you don't wanna do Myra, " he said and that got me again. He doesn't mind? Since he probably was lying that he loved me, I thought he'd at least argue it out with me but he didn't seem to be concerned about it. 'You don't mind?" I confirmed 'I don't mind," he reiterated. 'All I want is to have you by my side, I concur with whatever rules you have," he said smoothly and convincingly but I wasn't fooled by his pretence. Something was definitely going on. 'I'm glad we are on the same page," I said. He stood up and moved closer to me, cupping my face in his hands. 'If it means having you as my woman,then I don't mind whatever conditions you have, he said. I want us to have dinner to celebrate, I'll come for you by 8pm," he said and left the room confidently the way he walked in. I turned around as I closed the door behind him and searched for my phone frantically. I need to know the cause of his eagerness to be with me, I thought and stopped on my track. ‘Or has he found out my real identity?' I thought in fright. No, that can't be? I thought again, Percy did a good job finding me the perfect cover, plus, it'd be too soon for my cover to be blown off. Still, I mustn't be too sure, I finally found my phone and dialed Christian's number. 'Too you long enough to remember me, " he said in his usually thick voice that you couldn't miss. 'I'll cut to the chase Christian. I need you to do something for me as always," I said faintly 'Is it about Royce?" He asked knowingly. 'Yes, I pushed him to start dating me but he seemed to buy everything I said without any sort of argument. I don't trust that attitude, no business man would readily agree in that manner, unless, they have a take home," I said 'Alright Myra, I'll do some sniffing around and get back to you," he said and ended the call.