SHADOW
SEDUCTION
WRITTEN BY : NOEL INNOCENT
CHAPTER TWO : THE BLIND DATE
Getting up from my desk, I
looked around to make sure Sir Ethan was still
engrossed in his work. I then grabbed my bag
and quickly left the company. Following
Monica’s directions, I drove to the location she
had specified.
When I arrived, I noticed her standing outside
the coffee shop. She waved her hands to get my
attention, and I didn’t hesitate to approach her.
“Where is he?” I asked.
She glanced through the window. “I can’t see
him. It’s a small, cozy shop with a rustic, old-
fashioned feel. The coffee is roasted on-site, so
it’s always fresh. There’s also a selection of
delicious pastries, sandwiches, and other
snacks.
“Let’s go in,” she suggested, grabbing my hand
and pulling me inside. We found a seat, and I
followed her gaze to the man she was talking
about. He was nothing like the mayor’s son.
“Isn’t that him?”
I couldn’t help but growl. “Of course not! He may
have dark hair and blue eyes, but he isn’t him. I
showed you his picture.”
“I don’t think you’ll ever find him, Lacey,” Monica
taunted me. I looked closely at the guy. He
looked oddly familiar, and I wasn’t sure I’d ever
seen anyone that attractive in my life. He had
broad shoulders, blue eyes, dark short hair, and
lips that one could describe as kissable. He
turned to look in my direction, and our gazes
met. I quickly averted my eyes when he raised
his right brow.
“We should leave,” I suggested, trying to hide my
embarrassment.
“My coffee, I just ordered. We can’t just leave
like that,” Monica protested.
“Oh my God,” I muttered as I looked back at the
attractive stranger. He was still staring at me,
and I couldn’t help but feel his gaze. It was
strange; he seemed to know who I was. Finally,
he averted his eyes, picked up his ringing phone,
and left.
“You like him,” Monica teased. “I guess missing
work isn’t so bad.”
I sighed. “I was expecting to see the mayor’s
son, Edwin, not someone I have no idea about.”
Monica shrugged. “I just thought it was him.”
“Edwin has blond hair, not black, and grey eyes
not blue” I corrected her. “How could you forget
that?”
“Have you thought about forgetting him?”
Monica asked, her smile fading. “I know how
you feel toward him, but he didn’t even believe
you after what happened to you.”
“Monica,” I said, not wanting to discuss this any
further.
” Yes, he traveled away for a year…..he has
returned for over three years and counting but
haven’t even bothered to call you…not even
once ”
” I just need to find him and explain myself ”
“Yes, you tried, and he believed his personal
assistant over you,” Monica insisted. ” I want
you to meet other people, date other people.”
“Let’s not talk about this,” I said as the waiter
brought our coffee. I took a sip and then looked
out the window. I couldn’t imagine dating
anyone other than Edwin.
“my dad set up a blind date ”
” Again?” She growl and I chuckle
” Yea, I Know right ”
” What do you plan on doing?”
” I have had enough of his dates, I don’t think I
can handle anymore of it ” taking another sip
from the coffee, I look outside my window.
My phone buzzed again, and I picked it up. It
was a message from my father. *IF YOU DON’T
ATTEND THE BLIND DATE TODAY, EVERYONE
IN YOUR WORKPLACE WILL KNOW YOU ARE
THE CHAIRMAN’S DAUGHTER.* It was a simple
but effective thr_@t. I couldn’t let him jeopardize
everything I’d worked so hard for.
” I think I will have to go to this blind date ” she
look at me confused ” looks like am not strong
enough to disobey my father”
” What do you mean?” I show her the text
message,she hiss ” that old man ” that was the
only offensive thing she could say ” why is he
so manipulative” I shrug ” and you, why do you
keep hiding that you’re f-__-king rich”
“Personal reasons,” I replied.
Getting up, I grabbed my phone. “I should go.
My boss might end up firing me today.”
“Sorry for that, Lacey. You know I love you,”
Monica said, trying to make amends.
I chuckled. “Yeah, wh@ťěver.”
Arriving back at the company, I slumped at my
desk. The moment I approached it, I was
confronted by Ethan, who was sitting there. He
asked me to follow him into his office, I did…the
moment I shut my door, he begin.
“Is this what I pay you for?” he growled.
“I’m sorry,” I mumbled.
“What happened today? Wait, let me guess,” he
said, getting closer. “Did your father die this
time?”
I shook my head. “No, my uncle did.”
“Lacey!” he snapped. “If you’re sick of working
here, give me your resignation letter. I don’t need
such a worthless employee in my company.”
“I can’t leave,” I replied.
“Then get your act together,” Ethan said firmly. I
attempted to take a step closer to him but
accidentally stepped on a banana peel I hadn’t
noticed. I lost my balance and fell into his arms,
and he also ended up on the floor with me.
His hands were inadvertently on my backside,
and my lips had brushed against his cheek. My
face turned pale, and I quickly pulled away,
feeling my body react to his touch.
I had been traumatized for years and couldn’t
bear to let a man touch me.
“I’m sorry,” I muttered, getting up and avoiding
his gaze. “Excuse me.” I left his office,
wondering how I had ended up in such a
situation.
I arrived at George’s apartment,
but the sight of my uncle standing outside the
door made me frown. “How did you know I
would be here?” I asked, puzzled by his
presence.
“I took a guess,” he mumbled, his dark hair
mostly grey now.
“You’re too old for this, setting up dates for me,”
I said as we entered the apartment and I closed
the door. “You know me better; I will not attend
such a thing.”
“That’s why I’ve brought a deal,” he replied.
“A deal?” I raised an eyebrow. “I’d like to hear
that.”
“If you attend this date, I will give you half of my
shares in the company,” he offered.
“I want all of it,” I pressed.
“It’s yours,” he agreed, and I couldn’t help but
wonder why he was so interested in this young
lady.
“Why didn’t you set this up with your son,
Edwin?” I asked. “He’d be happy to do as you
wish.”
“I have no issue with Edwin. He will get married
without my help, but you, I have doubts,” he
said.
“That’s not a very nice thing to say,” I replied.
“You deal with weapons, drugs, and
assassination,” he pointed out. “You should at
least get married before meeting your end.” His
last sentence made me chuckle.
“Fine, I will attend this blind date, but no more
afterward,” I conceded.
“Indeed,” he agreed. After our conversation, he
left.
I looked at my schedule, which included the
name of the restaurant where I was to meet this
young lady. Clenching my hands, I thought
about the girl from the coffee shop earlier. Did
people stare at each other like that? I couldn’t
help but wonder what she was plotting, perhaps
to steal my phone. After spending years in
Russia, I had become more cautious about such
things.
I relaxed for a few minutes, showered, put on a
black suit, and left the apartment around 8 pm.
Walking into the restaurant, I found an empty
seat. After a few minutes, someone with blond
hair sat down right across from me. I
recognized her as the girl from the coffee shop
earlier.
“It’s you,” she gasped, and I furrowed my brows.
She had blond hair and green eyes, and she
seemed really familiar. “You’re the one from the
coffee shop?” I nodded.
“Nice to meet you,” I said, pulling out my
business card and handing it to her while she
do same.
“Arthur Norman,” she mumbled. “A rather
unsatisfying name.” I didn’t say much and just
watched her ramble on. “Let’s be clear here; I
have absolutely no desire to marry you.”
“This is just a date,” I said, furrowing my brows.
“What made you think I would want to marry
you?”
She looked speechless. “I just needed to put it
on the table,” she said, then sipped her coffee.
“Are we done here?”
“On the contrary,” I said. “To be fully honest, I
can see you do not like the thought of seeing
me again.” She nodded before biting her lower
lip, which seemed to be an old habit but was
something I found very provocative.
“Very well,” iagreed.
“Am I permitted to leave?” she asked,
submissive in a way that intrigued me.
“No,” I said, placing my phone on the table. “I’d
like to spend the whole evening with you.”
She furrowed her brows. “You mean, you want
this to be a proper date?”
“Indeed,” I replied, leaning back in my chair and
folding my hands. “I value my time, and since I
have your attention for two hours, I plan to
spend that time with you.”
She fake-laughed, ” you’re joking ” my phone fall
off my hands, bending my head to pick it up, a
glimpse of her underwear got my eyes, pink.
“I’m good at many things, but not lies,” I said
with a smile after picking up my phone.
“You’re strange,” she said, frowning. “What
would you like to know? How much my bag
cost?”
“Hmm,” I said, looking at her. “No, how good you
are in bed.” Her face turned pale.
she sipped her coffee three times before looking
at me.”Have a good night, Mr. Arthur, or should I
say, @$$h0le?”
Watching her leave, I smile at that, feisty.
Picking up my phone, I proceeded to call
George” you finished the d@mn yoghurt” that
was his first word, ignoring that I proceed.
” They is someone I will like to f-__-k ” mumbling I
stare at lacey slowly go, how her arse look so
firm and soft in that dress ” I don’t care what
you do, just get her in my trap, lastest tomorrow
evening ”
” You mean miss lacey?” He mumble” consider
her yours sir”
I grin ” excellent”
TBC