Ronaldo's wife to be.

Chapter 3.

Ronaldo didn't bother with why he was slapped he got into his room, the fire in the grate had burned out and the room was still warm, he didn't bother to take a shower or remove his boots, he plopped in the bed with a thud, next thing he knew it was morning, the birds were at it, parading for a new day, he had to wake up, who can sleep with such melodious songs playing in the background.

He was excited, he checked himself out and remembered the circumstances that led to his disorganized sleep, He touched his cheek and caressed the area the lady's tiny palms landed. " wow I need such slaps to keep me in check, I wonder for how long she is staying in this hotel, I won't mind another encounter with her tonight after my visit to Mandani's".

He whistled to the bathroom, where he showered and shaved, he wore his best t-shirts and jeans, people around his home were a bit backwards, they still wore lobes, he was modern and understood what to wear when, though today for some unknown reasons he wanted to stand out.

Then he heard a horn, there was some automobile outside the hotel lobby, He was startled thinking it was Rocky who was calling him from the outside, Who permitted him to touch my Black Suv. He scanned around and found his keys, meaning that was not his car out there.

He took his car keys in one hand and strode to the window his other hand stuffed in his pockets. And he looked down through the clear pane, A big car whose make he could not tell stood outside the lobby, the side doors wide open and two middle-aged boys were placed on the side like they were waiting for someone.

An older lady came carrying some suitcases, helped by the hotel potters who opened the trunk and put the number of bags inside. Then directly below him, his acquaintance from last night emerged glittering under the morning sun, gorgeous as ever, she was a rare jewel, he could smell her perfume from above here and to his amazement, the men made a respectful bow. What exactly was she doing in the park at night? Who is she?

She hesitated a bit a shot a glance upward to where Ronaldo was standing, her eyes were flaming like those of a fire goddess, her hair was tied with a clip that matched her dress, and it rippled like a river down her back, his body reacted, as he shuddered with pure emotions he cussed, the woman made him weak.

She entered the car followed by the other lady, and they sat down, after settling down the other lady who was slightly older than her peeped through the car window to check on what her Mistress was gaping at. He pointed him and Ronaldo felt the urge to step back, but she lowered her gaze and ordered the driver to drive.

Rocky was knocking on the door, he was delinquent, and kept knocking without any reply from his master till he decided to let himself in.

" What happened,? I thought you were supposed to wake up early that's why you went to sleep early, "Ronaldo asked with a pinch of anger, he was not mad at Rocky but something about that woman made him irritable.

" An elder lady seemed my help, to carry some suitcases, I had to help when I heard it was her ladyship the leader of the Idris Empire, am sorry," Rocky bowed before his master as he pinched his ears.

" The lady that just left with a big motorcar is the leader of the Idris empire? ," Ronaldo asked almost biting his lip.

" Why do you doubt," Rocky hesitated and stared at him.

" I met that psychic last night after she had tortured me from the moment we got here," Ronaldo spat out bitterly, he was not happy with her title, So that any grandmother's Sister grandchild, I swear she is here for the will reading too.

" Sorry, I didn't hear you well, you met who?" Rocky raised his brows.

" That woman you proclaim is the leader, she was different, am still drooling at her beauty, and the inner peace I felt when my skin touched her skin," Ronaldo sighed and sat on his chairs Rocky packed his few belongings in his suitcase

" Master, did you lay her, I understand she is cruel, she jas never agreed to take any man as her partner despite that it is supposed to be so," Rocky replied.

" I almost laid her but something stopped me, and my heart is beating fast every time I see her," Ronaldo pressed his huge hands on his chest.

" My Master is in love, that's an improvement," Rocky chuckled.

" Me in love you lie, I can't marry her but I need her next to me in my bed," Ronaldo growled, " For the last time call me Ron!".

" You might need to rethink that, she is not the one to warm your bed, lower your expectations, you two are distant relatives, let's see what your granny had in common, that's why you have been summoned," Rocky's expression turned supercilious.

" Damn it, it's like she got magic", Ronaldo took his shoes and slid into them.

" She can speak to her late grandmother, I was told she helps her when stuck in decision-making," Rocky zipped up the suitcase, he was through and ready to move.

" Now that you said it, I heard her mention the name grandMother, it's like they were arguing about something," Ronaldo said as he took his cap from Rocky and led to downstairs, it was their time to leave and hear what was in this anticipated will.

" Two hours drive, with this weather, hope the roads are great," Ronaldo cited.

"We have a great driver, we will be there before those two hours," Rocky opened the trunk put their belongings inside and joined Ron who was bothered by this woman's presence.

As they drove, Ronaldo visualized, the events of last night, sleek warm limbs, curvaceous body, soft luscious lips, intoxicating kiss, " It's like I was under a spell," He shouted to no one.

" Are you okay?" Rocky asked wondering if his boss was going crazy.

" Just leave me alone Rocky, let me suffer, after all the women I have been with, this lady of the night is the one who is going to give me unpeaceful days," Ronaldo gritted his teeth, as her presence came live again like a vision, this time she was smiling at him and he was trying to avoid her.

He was woken up by Rocky who was tapping on him, announcing that they had reached their destination.

" We arrived Ron and guess what, we have driven for less than two hours," Rocky said excitedly.

" Am amazed," He opened his eyes and scanned the surroundings and as sure as hell, The car that left the hotel before them carrying that lady was parked in a corner in what looked like a driveway.

" Take the Suv, next to that car there and wait down here for my instructions," He urged them.

The place was no different from five years ago when he was here last, it was quite as always you would think Jack and his big mouth never resided here, Though it was a large house that doubled as an office and his residence, Ronaldo thought it ought to show some life, some old curtains draped elegantly in the windows and doors to the numerous rooms, He walked majestically till he came to the hall and was surprised to find it was three-quarters full.

There was a guy at the door who was letting in invites only, which was fine for it was not a public event but a private one.

" Ronaldo Atkins, of the Atkins Empire, to the memory of my late grandmother I have been summoned," The butler scanned him from toe to head, took the letter from his hands and without further questioning, he gestured for him to stand still and linger.

He relieved him of his coat and led the way to the hall, Ronaldo Followed quietly, he could see people but not the entrance, the murmurs could be heard from a distance, at least that was a good sign of life, the corridor was icy cold and he was contemplating on asking for his coat back when he opened a door for him.

" My God all these people have been summoned," he walked towards his Auntie Marjory, his cousin Nate and Gregory, these were uncle Henry's children, He looked around and met with familiar faces of young women he had laid and they shied off when he greeted them.

Ronaldo went and sat next to Uncle Henry who was explaining something to Marrieta his wife, they were startled to see him.

" Am glad to see you here Uncle Henry, when did you arrive," Ronaldo asked crouching next to him.

" Mandani sent his driver to bring us in last night, you had departed when the driver got in the Empire," His uncle replied astonished wasn't aware of the arrangement.

" No worries Uncle, am here now, hope they get fast into it and we can go back to our usual day-to-day activities," Ronaldo smiled.

" Everything is fine in the Empire, I looked out for you, I know Mandani, he was our leader after your father's death, he likes to entertain his guest, we might be here for close to five days," Uncle Henry explained.

"snob possible!"

" Nothing is impossible with the Mandani guy," He replied.

" What's the hurry for, it's good to get out of the empire sometimes and breathe different air, after all with all those machines at work what could go wrong?" Marrieta nudged on his shoulders, She was her favourite Auntie she always made sure he was well fed, and she was an incredible cook too.

" Anyone knows why we were summoned," Ronaldo asked, beckoning for a waiter to bring him a cup of coffee. Ignoring her Aunties remarks.

" Your Grandmother was very secretive, it's hard to guess, what we are here for, and more so why the will had to wait for twenty years for it to be read," Uncle Henry was confused too.

After Ronaldo fed on his cupcakes and drank the coffee, he gained the energy to walk around and look for that her ladyship, Maybe she could tell her about her grandmother cause her empire was the last place she took her last breath and of course to touch her, so his mind would relax and he would stop tormenting himself with her visions.

Ronaldo rise and started following the corridors not minding where they will take him, The lady was not in the hall with everyone else and she had to be somewhere.

He opened the room after hearing some movement on the inside only to meet face-to-face with his college friend Mandani, who was busy playing a game of cards with a girl and a boy who were younger than ten years.

" If it's not my long-lost friend and comrade, Mr Ronaldo Atkins," He smiled standing up and excusing himself from the children.

" How are you brother," He hugged him the man's way.

" I wasn't aware you were summoned too, welcome to my home, I see you are lost, I can take you back to the hall," Jack insisted, not sure why he was roaming the corridors and opening rooms.

" I can get my way around, finish your game, the kids are waiting," Ronaldo excused him, he wanted to search alone and there was no way he could let Jack in, on what he was going through, his privacy was between him and Rocky no third parties.

" No no no, I must entertain my friends in my house, let's visit a more crowded area, the bar, we can have whisky you let me in on what you have been up to over the years," Jack chuckled, with his shaggy baby locks, his looks were more of a thug than an elite person.

" How can I drink at this hour of the day, my stomach is empty, I bet you can hear the rumbles from there," Ronaldo walked with him side by side towards the bar, all this time glancing sideways to see if he could get a glimpse of his tormentor.

" There's plenty of food there as long as you have a few chilling on you," Jack chuckled.

"It's Bar and restaurant?".

" We get many guests and those who can't be patience, for the Mandani, only offers dinner, all the four courses, can come here and grab a bite," Jack explained and it made sense. The bills won't pay themselves.

" I left my boy and driver outside, are they around to come in?", Ronaldo asked.

" I will send someone to let them in, all they need is my certification and they can be shown into a room where to store their luggage," Jack Mandani said, First he took Ronaldo to the bar and went ahead to make sure Rocky was alright.

" Where is this woman --," Ronaldo wondered, " She must be somewhere here?!".