Harry Alexander Grandé Yates Junior was enrolled into one of the great family school. The boy began to grow just like his father. Apart from his feminine features he inherited from his mother, every manly look of his was a replica of the Senior Harry Alexander Grandé Yates. The girls wouldn't allow him go...he also played along with them. Taking from this to this... Being a good student, the teachers liked his genius nature and he became a P.A for almost all the courses. At age 23, he had a serious talk with his father about his behavior with girls.
" Junior Grandé ...." His father called him as he sat down. He looked at his duplicated son...and they stared at each other for nearly ten minutes. Junior Harry broke the contest.
" Dad listen I know what you want to talk to me about. It's not my fault. It's not. They think I'm so handsome and they keep rushing me I can't let them feel bad like that. I don't sex with them. No, not at all. I don't do that at all. Come on..we just play, like have 'fun', enjoy ourselves and go separate ways. That's all, simple papa." Junior Harry sat back and watched his quiet father who shook his head.
" I understand you are very handsome..but playing with a woman's heart is something you shouldn't do at all. Don't make fun of it. Your handsome nature and charisma is always inviting and you easily attract them. You can't blame nature for that ,right? Therefore you must try to prevent them so they don't do anything that will make them regret later. As well as, save yourself from bad names. You can see yourself whenever you see me..you know the number of girls I would have done what you are doing to? Women are exceptional and very fragile..you can't predict them so you easily tag them as difficult. Try to understand them. Expect everything from them and you will easily move with them. So don't ever raise a hand on them". Senior Harry ended and also sat back in the same posture his son sat in.
" Okay paps....I think I understand this more. Thank you. I won't play with their hearts anymore and I won't raise my hand on anyone. But dad, where's mom? I need to talk to her.....Hary Junior ended looking around.
" Can't I know?" Harry Senior asked.
" No paps, come on this is mom and son talk." Harry Junior said.
" Oh really haha get going..she's inside the kitchen. I will join you guys later. Please don't worry my babe for me hm?" Harry Senior said and his son stood up to the kitchen. Arriving, he kissed his mother from behind on her neck.
" Hun, stop it. Junior is around. You don't want teaching your son this right?" Ann said and pushed him away. Harry Jnr. laughed at her mother's words.
" Mama, this is me. Not dad.". He said with a smile.
"Naughty boy"...Ann said and hit his arm.
" Come on mama, I've seen dad do that to you many times. Just don't wanna be a bad kid so I won't do that. You see. You know I'm your good babe...mama. I like your bond. I want a family like that". Jnr. said.
" Are you hungry?. You will get your food soon okay." She asked smiling.
" Yes mama.. I'm hungry but that's not why I'm here. Can I help with something?" He said and looked around.
Don't worry honey...I've got everything under control here. What's up with you?". Ann asked him still slicing some bread.
" Mama, I think I can't take over from dad...I'm kinda scared and I can't tell him too". Jnr. Harry said. His mother stopped and looked at him for a while, wiped her hands and got hold of his hand. She kissed his forehead.
" I know and understand how you feel. You feel burdened with that responsibility. I know it's a huge task but honey, you've got everything it takes to head over all the companies of your dad. You are just him. Study him and pick it from him. I trust you honey. You can do it even better than he does. He's energetic, a genius, smart , easy going but complicated on the outside, just mention every one of them. You are more than it honey...more than you can imagine. Just make up your mind now...aim towards it. Even if you want to divert, just add it to yours because dad can't hand his inheritance to a stranger when he has a son like him. Take it from him and do yours too. Are we good to go now?". His mother smiled at him and winked. Harry Jnr. laughed.
" Thank you mama. You are the best." He kissed his mom on the cheeks.
Harry Senior entered.
" I'm I missing something?" He asked and kissed his wife on her neck. Harry Jnr. locked eyes with his mom and they both smiled secretly.
" Breakfast is almost ready get to the table...I'm bringing the dishes". She said and pushed them out of the kitchen to the dinning table.
" Honey you must hurry and leave for school...it's almost time for your lessons to begin." Ann said as she joined them.
" Dad please can you take me to school today? Only if you have nothing so demanding to do.? Harry smiled.
" The driver is around, he will take you to school. Or Larry will send you." Harry Snr. said smiling back.
" Mom did you see that smile dad just gave me? Mom see that..." Harry Jnr said giving a hint. His dad still smiling quietly shaking his head.
" Dad doesn't want to take me to school today cos you are home". Harry Jnr said.
" Hun?...." Ann raised an eyebrow looking at her dear husband who raised his shoulders in reply.
" Okay okay fine...I'm taking you to school. We cool now? The two Harrys smiled in unison while Ann looked admiringly at them.
" Hun, get up. Get going...honey follow suit.
Harry Jnr moved out followed by his father. At the gate, he returned back only to kiss his wife.
" I will be back". He left and sent his son to school. Upon arrival, Harry Jnr got out of the limousine and headed into the college. His father's words echoed in his ears. Two girls approached him and held his hands. They walked into the college. Harry Jnr looked back at his dad who drove off.
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The period ended after 4hours....most of them were yawning and looked tired.
Harry left the class just after the lecturer had also moved out. He went straight into the library to get some research done. The library was quiet as no student was available at that time. He sat for almost an hour with his head deeply buried in the book he was reading. Then checking his watch, he noticed he was getting late for class. Giving out a heavy sigh, he rose and left to the class. The teacher was already in the class when he entered.
" Where are you coming from? Is everything fine?". She asked him.
" Yes...I'm sorry I'm coming late. I was at the library and didn't notice I had eaten into your time". He replied still standing.
" Go get your seat...it's fine." The lecturer beckoned him to his place. He sent a message to all the crushes he had to meet him on Thursday at his home. One can imagine what was going on in their hearts and the happiness that it came with.
The day ended quickly and he went home without talking to anyone. Not even his new friend. Larry could tell that he was off mood and only his mom or someone like his mother can bring him back. So he drove quietly and quickly to the mansion.
" Thanks Mr. Larry". He said and walked quietly inside. He greeted Mr. D and the others and went to his room. After a short time, he came back to ask of his mother.
"Paps...where's mom?". Jnr asked
" She left to attend to a client for emergency sake". Harry Senior replied.
He said nothing and went into his room. Still not okay, he came to ask if she was back and hearing the same reply, he went to the shelf for his car keys and walked out. His father looked at his back and smiled.
" I know it was never a mistake marrying your mother, I wouldn't have known what would have happened to both of us here without her". Harry Senior said under his breathe.
He called his wife.
" Hey hubby..." Her voice came through.
" My rival is coming to your place okay? He seems off mood and dangerously needs you mama". Harry Senior ended. Smiling Ann stood up to the hospital door to wait for her dear son. After some minutes, she saw him arrive. Just when he got out of the car, he ran into her arms and hugged her tightly.
" You are going to be fine Hun". She said running her hand into his hair. About thirty minutes, he stood hugging his mom and those who saw them admired their bond. When he nestled back, he was smiling.
" I'm sorry for being here mom...I didn't mean to interrupt with your work. I just feel...I just...I just don't know what's happening to me. It's like...mom...it's like..." His mother kissed his forehead and he was quiet. His face was so innocent and more of a cute boy.
" I understand you Hun...let me get my bag and let's go home. I'm already done with what I came to do..". Ann said and walked inside leaving him standing by the car. She came back and took his hand.
" Give me the keys. I didn't bring my car today. I will drive". She insisted.
" No mom, I will drive okay?". Harry Jnr said. His mother held his hand and took the keys from him.
" I will drive. You just sit by me okay". She said and sat in the driver's seat as Harry sat beside her in the front.
" Mama..." He called.
" Yes dearest...." His mother responded.
He held her other hand that was on the gear.
" I love you mama..." He finally smiled again.
" I love you too hun..." His mother replied and sped off the quiet road.
In a few minutes, they were in the mansion's garage. He got out of the car and went ahead to open his mom's door, then took her bag as they walk inside.
" Finally my rival came with my wife whom I have been waiting for ages." Harry Senior teased.
" Oh paps...how can I be your rival. Mama loves you more than me." Harry Jnr replied in his father's teasing accent.
" The two of you don't be silly here. I love you all." Ann said and smiled. She kissed her son's forehead and kissed her hubby's lips.
" I don't wanna hear you two talking about my love for you all". She looked at both of them, seeing the striking resemblance, she smiled and walked on.
She went upstairs to freshen up. While she was resting quietly on the bed, Harry Senior bumped inside. He was dressing up quickly thinking Ann was asleep. He went out of the house...
At 10pm, he still wasn't back as his wife has expected. She knew he wouldn't pick up her call if he was so obsessed with the work at hand. So she called Larry. Larry responded after the third dialing..
" Hello..." His voice came through.
" Larry sorry for calling now..when are you guys coming home?. Navaro asked
" Umm..ma'am don't worry. We are on our way." Larry replied not sure of what to say.
Navaro hanged up feeling disturbed. She hasn't been able to sleep since 6pm. Harry Jnr was asleep with his friend who came to visit him and couldn't return home. She checked his room and saw them soundly sleeping and returned to her room. Snr. Grande came home after 11pm when his wife was still dozing in the bed. She only watched him as he entered the room to freshen up and got to bed. She lied down and covering herself, she slept off, wrapping herself in the sheet.
She was mad at him and didn't want to talk for she wouldn't want to listen to any explanation he had to give.
The next morning, she woke him up as he looked a bit heavy headed.
" What's going on?. Is there something you aren't telling me?" She demanded.
" Come on hun, what are you talking about?" Senior Grandé asked back.
Navaro said nothing and walked out of the bed. She came down to greet the servants she met downstairs. After getting herself a cup of coffee, she went back to bed.
" Ann..." She heard her name but didn't bother to reply.
" Navaro...what is it? There's nothing going on okay. Listen, I know you are mad at me cos I came home late. I was only helping a childhood friend." He spilled out.
" I'm I not good enough to know?". Ann asked with a stare. She stood up.
" Babe..." Harry run his hand through his hair.." If you think I'm cheating on you, then stop. I have no interest in women and you know that. Why would I not make them jealous of you instead of making you jealous of them? Is it worth it?. I'm not ready to entertain anyone apart from you. Stop feeling insecured because of them. They have no match when it comes to you. You are just enough for me..."Senior Grande revealed.
" Where from this then?" Navaro raised his shirt with a woman's red lipstick on the collar.
" That's it. It does look like I cheated and I will say it so but seriously it was unexpected. I went to help her out and she kissed me. I didn't do anything to her seriously. I'm entitled to you not her. I love your kisses and I won't like any girl's own more than I do to yours, Hun. Just trust me." He said helplessly, his eyes pleading for trust. Navaro moved opened the door without a word and walked out of the room leaving the coffee. She came back after a minute or so and walked into the bathroom. After her hygiene, she came out to see him still seated at the same spot she saw him. He was looking at her fully. She stood still as her eyes met his at the door. Biting her lower lip, she broke the stare and moved to the wardrobe. She walked back and forth about the room dressing up. As though he was timing her, just when she opened the door to leave, Senior Grandé closed the door.
" Hun,..." He said with his hand already on her chin. She raised her head but her eyes were still looking elsewhere.
" You still angry at me?. Are you gonna do what I did too? Please at least if you won't talk to me, just come back home early to me. Seeing you will make me be at ease please. I'm just sorry. Say something to my hearing please. You are making me worse for this wrong I did. Hun...I ...".
" There's no need. You did nothing wrong. I'm only mad at you for not telling me anything and I was worried meanwhile you were with someone comfortably okay. I really trust you when you say it to me". She explained and he smiled at one corner of his mouth. The quietness in the room became intense.
" Ann, you can really punish me... you know that. See how you are making me feel helpless." Senior Grandé said.
Ann embraced her dear husband who pulled her deeper towards himself in his embrace. He didn't want to let her go until she pulled herself back. She walked out of the room and met her son who was also going out..
" Hi mom"... He said as they both walked down the stairs.
" Where you heading to?'. She asked opening the garage.
" Wanna have a project done with a partner in her house. She doesn't want to come here." Junior explained.
" You mind if I drop you by her house or you want to go alone with your car?". Her mother offered.
" Come on mama, you are already late. I will go. Please take care." Junior said and kissed his mother on the cheeks.
They both left the house and went their separate ways.
About an hour, Junior Grandé was infront of his partner's house. He looked around the house, taking critical look at the house he stood infront of. He was new to the area and he doubted if that's the house address the girl has given him. Then, he heard a group of ladies giggling behind him. He turned facing them in order to ask for their help.
" Hello, umm good day. Please I need your help to umm... No. I mean do you know this girl and where she stays?. The girls laughed and gave themselves high five in the air making him confused.
" Guys, stop this. Look I'm the one you are looking for right?" He heard a voice say behind the girls.
" Don't be doing that. Why must you make fun of this. He's new here and doesn't know around. Look I'm sorry okay. Maybe I should have agreed to come to your place..". The girl said walking to the front.
" No, it's fine..." Junior Grandé lied. He was boiling with anger and embarrassment within.
" Is that your boyfriend? Huh you never mentioned it to us. I told you she had one". One of the ladies blabbed.
" He's not my guy..."
" Then who is this cute babe to you. Like he's so charming. Huh look at his skin, his lips, his eyes,his manly...."
" Shut it Micah." Junior Grandé's partner cut her off.
" I don't like what you are doing here. Do you know who he is? Please....just go"
The partner said folding her hands across her chest.
" Why are you being over protective over him. He's just a partner right." The girl said again, this time with her lallipop in her hand.
" What's your problem. He's my guest and I won't allow you make him regret coming here. No...you know I won't. " The partner said defending Grande.
" Umm...guys please let's not fight over this. I think Kiki is right. This is her guest and we are going too far. Let's go." The tallest amongst them said and they all left, leaving Junior Grandé and his partner alone. They looked at each other.
" Look, I know I've been rude to you in school before we became partners. But what happened here is not my intention. Maybe you will be thinking because I always fight with you, I'm the idea behind this. I'm really sorry okay? The girl said, her eyes searching through his for forgiveness.
" Look, I have nothing against you okay. You were right. The girls were too much for me and I wasn't treating them right. I shouted at you too so I'm at fault too right?. I'm sorry..." Junior Grandé with a voice that meant he was really sorry. The girl got carried away and held his hand. Forgetting they were outside. Then like a hypnotize, she left his hand.
" I'm sorry..ummm let's go". She said. They entered into the room and sat in the couch. As they began to plan for their project, the door opened and a man entered. The girl quickly stood up.
" Umm...dad...i...this..um this is Harry Alexander Grandé Yates. Urrh.. he's my partner for researches and he's here for a project. The man smiled which confused the girl.
" I can see he's rich right?. You two are making out too huh. No worries just get me the date for your marriage." The man walked out.
" Um..hey i..uh.. don't mind what my dad just said okay. He's quite jovial at times haha....." The girl explained and Harry smiled assuring her that he was fine. They then went inside her room to scrib down what they had discussed so far to keep them on track. Then came out again.....