AN HOUR LATER
Nathan opened his eyes slowly, the rain already stopped, he discovered he was laying down on someone but he haven't moved yet. Ethel was still touching his hair hoping he wake up soon until suddenly Nathan moved his head. Ethel immediately removed her hand from his head and Nathan raised his head up, he had a blunt look on his face but the moment he saw Ethel, his eyes widened and he shifted back.
"What the fúck are you doing here?" He asked.
Ethel was quiet for two seconds before speaking up.
"I....found you unconscious in the car, you were cold and hot at the same time so I was worried, I tried to help but then you fell on me, I swear I tried to move away but you asked me not to, I wasn't really stalking or spying you this time around" Ethel explained.
"Gosh" Nathan touched his head and lean on the seat.
"Are you okay?" Ethel asked.
"Don't talk, tell me where you are going, I will take you home" He muttered and checked the time, it's almost nine.
"Oh...I...was on my way to get medicine for grandma" Ethel replied.
"You should have left me and go your way, don't be nosy next time" Nathan muttered and almost started the car when he noticed his unbuttoned shirt, he looked at Ethel.
"It's because you were sweating" Ethel defended herself instantly.
"I can see you're not only a spy, you're a pervert also, this isn't your first time feeling my chest, are you obsessed with me or something?" Nathan snapped and Ethel bite her lips.
"I'm sorry....." She muttered.
Nathan buttoned up and faced her again, she had her lips in her mouth and she was playing with the money in her hand.
"How old are you by the way?" He threw the question and Ethel faced him.
"I...."
"Don't try to lie" Nathan cut in.
"I'm....nineteen" Ethel muttered.
"Obviously you're still a kid, so you should learn how to respect people older than you, you should focus on your studies and not chasing guys around" Nathan said and started the car.
"I'm not in school" Ethel said.
"Why? You're not brilliant enough or what? You didn't pass the Exam?" Nathan asked, focusing on the road.
"I'm still saving up for that" Ethel said and Nathan looked at her.
"You? Saving up? What about your parents?"
"I only have grandma" Ethel answered.
Nathan said nothing more and just kept driving, they arrived at the nearest pharmacy store and Ethel got down.
"Thank you Anaconda" She waved.
"What? Anaconda?!" Nathan's eyes widened, he remembered she mentioned that in the morning but he didn't know the name was meant for him.
Ethel grinned. "You sound like an Anaconda whenever you're angry" She said and ran into the store
"Hey...come here!!" Nathan yelled but she didn't wait.
Nathan wanted to get down but immediately comported himself, he wouldn't want anyone recognizing him in such area. He waited in the car and soon, Ethel came out, she was surprised to see him still waiting.
"Get in, I will take you home since it's my fault" he muttered bluntly.
Ethel blushed.....
"Don't blush, it's nothing to blush about" Nathan scoffed and Ethel came in, she closed the door and Nathan turned back toward her house.
*****
ETHEL'S APARTMENT
It only took three minutes, Nathan stopped the car right in front of the building and Ethel faced him with a smile.
"Thank you....." She stopped when Nathan frowned.
She wanted to call him Anaconda again and Nathan caught her.
"Goodnight, Anaconda" She mumbled and got down from the car, she ran in without looking back.
"She's a troublemaker" Nathan shook his head and drove off also.
"Isn't that.....Nathan?" Hailey asked no one in particular, she was watching from her window and she was in shock.
She closed the curtains and went into the bedroom, she sat down to do her night face care when suddenly the door opened, revealing a happy looking Ethel, she jumped on the bed and Hailey faced her curiously.
"What's going on?" She asked and Ethel sat up.
"He brought me home" She grinned.
"Who?" Hailey asked.
"Nathan!! He really brought me home in his car!!" Ethel screamed, jumping around.
"That's crazy, how?!"
Ethel explained to her.
"But then, I wonder if he's sick" Ethel said worriedly.
Hailey chuckled and turned back to the mirror.
"You're so lucky, Bambie" She said.
"That means child." Ethel frowned.
"I know" Hailey smirked and Ethel groaned.
"Not you again!!" She stood up and Hailey laughed.
"Goodnight Hailey" Ethel muttered and walked out of the room.
*****
NEXT DAY★ NATHAN'S ISLAND
📞 Let's have lunch together
Axel said on phone
📞 Then, see you later
Nathan hung up the call and dropped his phone, Vivian moved closer to adjust his tie.
"What important business or meeting do I have today?" Nathan asked.
"None....."
"Get rid of the tie then" Nathan said.
"Oh" Vivian immediately removed the tie, Nathan undoed the first two buttons and Vivian lost her breath for a second.
"What are you waiting for?" Nathan asked.
"Your coffee" Vivian walked to the table and took the mug, she returned to Nathan and he only sipped once before giving it back to her.
"I need to go,what time will the commercial be out?" Nathan asked, going out of the room already.
Vivian immediately drank the rest of the coffee, making sure she drank from the same spot Nathan did, she followed him and immediately checked her iPad.
"It was supposed to be 10am but we changed it to 7pm" she said.
Nathan nodded.
"What about the magazines?" He questioned again.
"It will be out next week" Vivian smiled.
👥 Morning Boss
The guards greeted, they opened the car door for him and he entered, Vivian joined him and the car drove out of the island.
"I went to the island last night, when it was rainy" Vivian started a conversation.
Nathan said nothing and she continued.
"I was worried about you but you weren't home,I called you countless times also" Vivian muttered.
"Where were you?" She asked.
"I was on my way home when it started rainy" Nathan answered.
"You should have called me at least, I'm sure you were in pains...."
"Yes I was,but I'm fine now" Nathan cut in.
"How? Did you go to the hospital? You didn't take your pills with you either" Vivian said.
"Maybe it was a miracle" Nathan mumbled and Vivian said no more.
Only two people know about his phobia, that's Axel and Vivian. No other person is aware or must be aware.
'What does he mean by miracle?' Vivian thought, staring at Nathan.
*****
NOON ★ CHICKEN RESTAURANT
Ethel let out a loud groan as she finished a complete bottle of water in a single gulp. She's been working all day and very tired. She made way out of the restaurant to dispose of the bottle, the door opened almost immediately and she almost bumped into the customer who was coming in.
"Hey careful" The manly voice said, holding her so she would balance, Ethel looked up to see his face and immediately her eyes widened.
'Waylon!!!' She screamed inwardly and immediately shifted backward.
"Are you okay?" Waylon asked.
"I'm a fan!!" Ethel screamed when she couldn't control herself again.
"Really?" Waylon asked and she nodded repeatedly.
"Thanks for being a fan" Waylon smiled.
"Come in please" Ethel said and Waylon entered.
👥 Oh My gosh!!!
👥 That's Waylon or is it my eyes?!!
The workers continue screaming, and Waylon smiled at them.
"You're welcome to our restaurant! We have a special space for special guests....."
"No,I don't mind the regular ones" Waylon said.
"We can just stop any more customers from coming" Another one said.
"No, it's fine." Waylon said and sat down.
Ethel wanted to go take his order but before she could move, two of the waitresses ran past her and went to Waylon.
"Wow, this is so good." Ethel muttered, grinning ear to ear.
She always loves influential people, that's her crazy part.
**
"We are not taking the car" Axel said as Nathan was about to open the door.
"What?" He faced him.
"There's a restaurant close here, I've always wanted to try their meals, let's go" Axel smiled, throwing his arm around Nathan's shoulder.
"Move that hand or you're dead" Nathan threatened.
"Dude, you can't even fight, stop that threat" Axel chuckled and Nathan frowned.
"Nobody heard me." Axel whispered.
Nathan pushed him off and he laughed.
They both walked out of the company's compound, some minutes later, they arrived at Chicken Restaurant and went in.
👥 Ahh!!!!
👥 It's Xavier Nathan!!!
Three waitresses screamed out and Nathan almost turned back but Axel pulled him back.
"Try to smile at least dude" Axel whispered when Nathan didn't make any attempt to do that.
Nathan let out one strange smile that almost made Axel laugh,
"You're welcome Sirs, please come with me" the waitress said, leading them to a table.
Ethel just couldn't believe her eyes as she stared at Nathan's back.
"I think our restaurant is bless today, we are not letting anyone in here again" The manager appeared.
"Ethel, what are you waiting for? Take the order" He ordered and Ethel immediately walked to them.
Nathan and Axel sat down and Axel's eyes fell on Waylon.
"That's Waylon" He said to Nathan but he didn't turn.
"I guess I'm the only one who's not curious about this restaurant" He mumbled and Axel chuckled.
Ethel got to their table, Nathan was already operating on his phone, he didn't look up, the manager also joined Ethel.
"You're welcome men, please place your orders" He said, smiling.
Ethel gently placed the menu book in front of them and that was when Nathan looked up, his eyes meeting with Ethel's own instantly, he looked away.
"Order anything." Nathan said to Axel.
"Great" Axel smiled.
**
"Cute one" Waylon called Ethel after she finished serving Nathan and Axel, she smiled and immediately walked over to him.
"She gets excited unnecessarily." Nathan scoffed.
"Who? That girl? You know her?" Axel asked.
"Somehow" Nathan muttered.
"She's cute..."
"She's a child, stop that" Nathan said.
"Hey come on, that's not what I mean, you should know I love sexy àss, but she looks young, it's gonna be a child abuse" Axel said and Nathan cracked.
"Do you want anything sir?" Ethel asked politely.
"Your name" Waylon said.
"Ethel" She smiled.
"Ah.....cute" Waylon said and she blushed.
"I'm buying milk for my puppy and...."
"You have a puppy?" Ethel gasped.
"I just got it actually." Waylon replied.
"Awwwn, you should get puppy milk instead, it's more healthy than just ordinary milk." Ethel advised.
"I should have studied about them before buying one" Waylon said and Ethel chuckled.
"I can tell you where you can get it" She said.
"I love that...."
"I want to see the puppy one day, I love dogs a lot" Ethel said.
"You can have mine" Waylon said and they both laughed.
*****
7PM ★ NX ELITE
Nathan was still in the office, he decided to stay and finish up some work before going home and that's why he's working late.
The door suddenly opened and Vivian entered which made Nathan look up.
"I said I don't want to be disturbed" he said.
"I'm sorry but that girl is here again, she insisted on seeing you" Vivian said and immediately Nathan knew who she was talking about.
"That spy again" He muttered beneath his breath.
"Let her in" He said and Vivian gave him a surprise look but Nathan didn't see that. Vivian went out and a minute after, Ethel came in.
"Why are you here this time?" Nathan asked.
Ethel walked closer and placed two bottles of strawberry milk on the table, Nathan raised his brows.
"Thanks for taking me home last night" She smiled.
"I told you it was a pay back for helping me....."
"Take this as a payback also" Ethel muttered.
"You can also pay me back again" She added with a smile and Nathan scoffed.
"You should have said this is a bribe" he said and Ethel chuckled.
"What do you want?"
"Take me home tonight again." Ethel immediately said.
"Nope, I'm too busy for that child's play now as you can see" Nathan replied.
"I....."
"No, you should go home before it's late" Nathan said and Ethel took her lips in sadly.
"Goodnight" She mumbled and slowly walked out of the office.
**
"He's really an anaconda, He's heartless" Ethel muttered as she walked toward the bus stop.
Suddenly a car stopped beside her and she turned.
"Hey" Waylon smiled at her.
"Sir....."
"Waylon." Waylon immediately said.
"Waylon?" Ethel called and he nodded.
"I'm going to get the milk ,wanna come along?" Waylon asked.
"Really?" Ethel asked excitedly.
"Sure, I will take you home afterward, promise" Waylon said And Ethel nodded.
"Come in" Waylon said and Ethel almost made a move when another car parked, she looked up to see Nathan inside the car.
"Get in before I change my mind" He said coldly and Ethel blinded twice not believing her eyes.
She looked at Waylon.
"What are you waiting for?" He asked, ignoring Nathan.
"Hey Spy kid, are you coming or not?" Nathan also asked.
Ethel became speechless.