Genesis

In my few years on earth I have found my self in one and a million awkward situations. Through experience I knew how to handle it very well, or I think I do. The tension present in Winnie's office this morning was enough to boil a boiling water. I handled it just fine by running away from the office leaving both of them inside.

Now I am outside, with nothing to do and no one to talk to. Way to handle the awkward moment. I glanced through my to do list, and every activity there involves Winnie, since she is out of the picture now, I had to look for something to do by myself. I can't go home and stay alone and I can't go back to the fiery love nest which is Winnie's office. I admit I have seen my sister been rude to people like a dozen times, but there was something different about how she talks to Jack. I can't wait for that ship to start sailing, my sister needs love.

I looked around the lounge in my father's company and I was getting weird stares from everyone. I should be in one office and not in the visitor's lounge staring into my phone like a stranger. I greeted those I could with a smile on my face.

Wilson: hey dear.

Wilson message appeared on my screen and I think my smile got a little bit wider. I quickly unlocked my phone.

Me: Hey, Good morning.

I held the phone close to my heart and looked up to see one the staff looking and smiling at me. I smiled back, adding a wave too to get extra bonus.

Wilson: Are you busy?

OH my! Am I busy? I am the most jobless human on earth right now. Coming back to Nigeria I had so many plans, but now I didn't all my plans has run down the drain. I crossed my imaginary fingers, hoping Wilson will be my savior for the day by asking me out. The thought that my sister and her assistant were fighting upstairs right now cause of this guy I want to hang out with so badly only made me laugh, I don't care anyway. Praying silently that he will step up I typed in a reply.

Me: No, Are you?

Wilson: No, I am off work today.

I waited for him to add something else. Like a can we hang out message, I can't actually do it. I know I am crazy and all but I can't ask a guy out. So what should I reply now.

Wilson : Are you there?

Like can someone give this guy a little texting skill. I rolled my eyes. I and Wilson have been chatting for a while now, and one thing I have noticed about him is that he lacks communication skills. He should thank God I like him, I would have given up already.

Me: yes, I am.

Seems like he is not going to do the deed, I better stop hoping. I rolled my eyes the more. You know that feeling when you want someone to do something so badly, but they end up killing your vibes and hope, yea that's how I am feeling right now. I dropped my phone beside me in anger, all traces of smiles disappear from my face.

My phone buzz on the seat and I almost hissed. Maybe he wants to ask if I was okay. Well that's not what I want to hear. I should go upstairs and face my angry sister, than sit here and get angry at someone who doesn't even know i am angry.

My phone buzzed again. I picked it up with no joy.

Wilson: I am sorry, I wanted to ask if we could hang out today. I just want to see you.

I am going to scream right now. But I looked around and there were people everywhere, so I did the scream in my head. Ahhhhhhhh! My day just got better.

Me: Yea sure. Have you had breakfast? I know a place.

And with that my day got started.

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"Are you serious?" that's me laughing out loud like a kid in a new park. I was sitting just a foot away from a man I met just a week ago in the most awkward setting, and for some reason it just felt right. He was looking straight into my eyes this time, making my stomach twitch.

"Yea." he paused, the joke he just told me vanished from my head, we were looking at ourselves right in the eye. My late breakfast had ran cold right in from of me, and for a foodie like me not to care about it, it was a big deal.

"I love your smile" he said to me
I could feel the sincerity in his voice and it made its way to my heart. It made me smile the more, taking my eyes off him. I am not meant to be the shy one here.

"Thank you. I am glad you texted" I said. Indeed I was. I can't even picture want my day would be like if he hadn't texted and asked to meet me. I would probably be at home alone.

"Your welcome. I should get more off-days" He said and smiled. I chuckled and took in a piece of my cold waffles. The sweet taste was still intact, leave it to me to know all the fantastic restaurants in town. Though I have been away for a while, I still knew my way around.

"Come to think of it. What do you do?" I said through my food filled mouth. He smiled and drank off his cup of coffee, probably cold coffee.

"I work as a supervisor in Ben's textile Company. Have you heard of it?" he concluded and took another sip.

I cracked my brain cause the company sounded familiar. They are into textiles, so was my dad so that's why it sounds like I have heard about it before. They it occurred to me that my dad had mentioned that name a couple of times. They were our biggest rivals in the industry. Well, I never really paid attention, business isn't really my thing, that was Winnie's thing.

So if he works with my father's biggest rival, should I really be talking to him? The thought crossed my sensible mind. But my carefree mind pushed the thought far away. He is just an employee, and we are just talking. Not like we are planning to take over my father's company.

"Hey, and where did you busy mind wander off to?" Wilson interrupted my thoughts. I smiled to cover up the awkward moment. It wasn't really weird any more. We were getting comfortable with ourselves, well who wouldn't after taking breakfast and talking for four hours with a total stranger.

"Well my pretty mind didn't go anywhere. It's still here" I replied with a cocky smile. He folded up his sleeves again, that was the fifth time since we arrived here. Seems like that's what I have to get used to seeing, since I plan on seeing him more. I hope he does too.

"OK, So you haven't told me much about you." Wilson asked. His eyes were bright. They are always like that when he asks me something about myself, like I was fascinating. Oh, I like to praise myself too much.

"Hmmm, OK. I am a second child"

"Wow, me too" he lit with excitement.

"Do you like being the second" the conversation just keeps rolling in, he's not that bad. I thought and smiled.

"We get misunderstood a lot, but yea. I love being the second."he replied almost immediately.

" Well yea. In my family, being the second is a blessing from God. Winner my elder sister has done so much for us in such in young age. I don't think I can make half the sacrifices she makes everyday. "

I added that part about my sister cause, I always do. Whenever I talk about my family, my sister's name lingers in my lips with so much praises. Because she does deserve it. She's my hero.

" Wow, she must be very strong. " Wilson added.

" Yea, What of your elder sibling"

"He is" Wilson took in a deep breath. "He is a quite a character. But I love him. I will stop there" he finished and laughed. I sensed tension, I had to end the conversation.

"So going on, I am the second child and the last too, of Mr. Donald owner of Unseen Treasures. You must have heard of it" I said adding a proud bow.

"Yea, I have heard." his reply was hesitated. I figured he knows of the rivalry between the two companies.

Silence creepy between us. He was thinking. The spark in his eyes were gone. I wonder what I said wrong.

"Genesis, I know it's weird for me to say this" he started, and I could swear my palms were sweating on their own.

"I know we just started this beautiful friendship. And I really like. But do think the fights between the two companies will serve as maybe a hindrance, I really don't know" he spoke his words, word for word, as if he was having a seizure.

"Well, it will be if you let it. And it's just the companies. I don't think the company you work for should have a say in your personal life. As for me no one can" I replied his uncertainty with so much confidence.

"I don't work for the company." he laughed. Way to ease the tension. I looked at him in confusion.

"I am Mr Benson's second son. So it's kind of my company too"

Ok someone bring a shock absorber cause I am about to have a heart attack. I was thinking it would be hard for us when I thought he was just an employee of my father's rival, but a son. Woah, it was going to be impossible.

"Oh! OK. I really don't know what to say right now" I said honestly. I was totally avoiding his eyes right now. Why do I feel like I just lost something very dear to me. I was already weak from the one minute conversation.

"Me too."he replied.

" I should go. My sister will be looking for by now. " I concluded awkwardly. I picked up my purse and stood on my weak feet. I smiled at him and made my way to the door.

In my car all alone, a wave of disappointment rushed through my system. Was I disappointed at the fact he didn't call me back? Or was I disappointed at the fact the business world has torn a beautiful friendship even before it even started? I can't even pinpoint the main reason for this weird feeling, it doesn't even matter anyways cause it hurts so badly.

I was really expecting him to call me back, to drag me back to my seat and tell me that we could still be friends. I have really expected so much from this stranger. It's not fair to him, I don't even know him. Maybe it's for the best.

A/N: Woah seems like this rivalry has torn a lot of things. Wonder how many employee relationship it has torn😏😏😏

So Genesis and Wilson's friendship has sank even before heading to sea, so sad.

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