A NIGHT WITH THE CRAZY CEO

CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

**BRIANNA**

I left Cherry’s place around some minutes past seven, after we had finished catching up. I got to our house and entered.

“Mum! Marianna! I’m home!” I hollered immediately I entered and saw that nobody was in the sitting room.

“Welcome Brianna, we’re in the kitchen.” Marianna yelled and I went to the kitchen.

“Hey mom, how are you?” I asked, hugging her.

“I’m fine Brianna, how was work?” She responded and then asked after we disengaged from the hug.

“Work was fine but stressful mom but we thank God.” I said.

“You went straight to your mom. You didn’t see me. Am I a spoon or a potato?” Marianna asked, feigning a frowning face.

“Actually, you’re neither a spoon or a potato. You’re a complete set of cutlery.” I replied with a giggle and the frown on her face became deeper.

“Mum! Brianna is bullying me!” She whined like a kid and I burst into laughter.

“Don’t mind her, baby. Acknowledge your sister’s presence now.” Mum said with a serious face.

“No mum, she should be the one to welcome me home.” I kvetched.

“That doesn’t matter. Acknowledge her presence now.” Mom said again.

“Ugh fine!” I groaned and turned to Marianna with a fake scowl.

“Hey sissy, how was your day?” I asked, my scowl turning into an overly sweet smile.

“I’m surprised you asked about my day, but my day was fine.” She replied with a wide grin.

“Good.” I sneered playfully and turned to mum.

“I’ve done it, happy now?” I chuckled.

“Yes, I’m happy. It wasn’t so hard, was it?” Mum asked.

“It was sooo hard, I forced myself.” I groaned.

“Whatever. Go and freshen up so that you can eat dinner.” Mom said.

“Okay mum, I’ll be back in a jiffy.” I replied and ran up to my room

FEW MINUTES LATER

I came downstairs after I had finished taking my bath and changed into comfy clothes. The table has been set and we seemed to be eating baked potato and baked beans tonight.

“That was fast.” Mom commented when I showed up in the kitchen.

“Of course it was, I’m starving and with the scent of the meal invading my nose, there’s no way I won’t be fast.” I stated.

“Foodie.” She chuckled.

“Marianna, say the Grace before we start eating.” Mom said to Marie and she did as she was told before we dug in.

“Hmm mom, I need your help with something.” I said after a few minutes of eating in silence.

“What’s that?” She asked.

“Can you lend me few of your long gowns? You know those gowns that you wear that are a little big on you? I need them.” I stated and she looked at me weirdly.

“Why do you suddenly need my long gowns? I thought you didn’t like them? And why will you want to wear my clothes?” She quizzed.

“I just need them mom. I developed a sudden likeness for them and I’ll like to wear one tomorrow.” I replied, hoping to convince her with my answer but my mom being the ever inquisitive one was not convinced.

“You know me Brianna, I’m not going to be convinced with that answer.” She said looking unmoved. “Now tell me, why do you want to wear my clothes?” She asked again.

“Fine,” I sighed. “I was told that the clothes I wear to work are not conservative so I want to start wearing conservative clothes to work as from tomorrow.” I explained briefly.

“Who said such a thing? I’ve never seen you dress unprofessionally to work before.” Marianna spoke up.

“Exactly, who said so?” Mom seconded.

“A crazy person said so but he’s going to take back his words tomorrow. I just need those long gowns.” I said.

“Okay, I’ll give you the gowns. Remind me tomorrow morning when you’re ready.” She stated.

“I will. Oh, and please I’ll need one of your scarves too.” I uttered and she bobbed her head.

“Okay, just remember to remind me.” She said and we continued eating.

NEXT MORNING

I had just finished taking my bath and got into my underwear when mom called me to come to her room. I quickly tied a towel around my body and went to her room.

“Good morning mom.” I said.

“Morning Brianna. I’ve got the clothes you need.” She stated.

“Thank you.” I grinned.

“It’s nothing. Pick the one that you want.” She said pointing at her bed where different types of gowns were on display. I went closer to the bed and checked the gowns out one by one.

After I was done checking them out, I chose the one that seemed to be the biggest and longest one.

“I choose this one.” I said to mum and raised it up.

“Okay, have this scarf, it goes with the gown.” Mum handed over a scarf to me and it indeed goes with the gown.

“Thanks mum. You’re the best.” I hugged her and gave her a peck on the cheek before sauntering out of her room happily.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

I untied the towel and got dressed into the gown. It was very big and long for me and I smiled satisfactorily, exactly what I wanted. I looked at myself in the mirror attached to our wardrobe and saw that I looked like I had been thrown into a big sack of potatoes. The gown was even sweeping the floor. It was as if I was dressed in an agbada (a long, flowing robe with wide sleeves worn by men in some parts of West Africa, often decorated with embroidery).

I took the scarf and tied it around my head like a hijab. ‘I look so conservative right now.’ I thought and chuckled to myself. Mr. Adrian would be so shocked when he sees me.

After I was satisfied with my dress, I picked up a heel from the shoe rack and slipped it on so that I would be a little taller and the gown wouldn’t sweep the floor too much. I grabbed my handbag and walked out of my room with a wide smile.

I got downstairs and mom was sitting on the couch with a newspaper in her hand.

“Mom, I’m ready to leave for work now.” I announced and she looked up from the newspaper. She took in my dress for some seconds.

“Alright, I must say, you look really weird. I wonder what people would say when they see you on the road.” She chuckled.

“They should say whatever they want to. Besides, you should be the first person to know that I don’t care what people think or say about me.” I stated.

“Yeah, that’s right. Won’t you eat before you go to work?” She asked.

“Nah, I’m not really hungry. I’m running late and I’ll get to eat in the cafeteria when it’s lunch time.” I said.

“Still, you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Mom pressed.

“I know but I’ll have to miss this one. Love you mom!” I blew her a kiss and ran out of the house before she could convince me to eat.

I got to the bus stop and boarded the bus. The people at the bus stop were looking at me and whispering amongst themselves but I cared less. The passengers on the bus were not excluded.

I arrived at work forty five minutes later and the staff in the lobby began murmuring immediately I entered.

“My gosh! What is she putting on?”

“Has she lost her mind?”

“Doesn’t she know that she’s in a business environment? What kind of dress is that?”

I turned deaf ears to their comments and went straight to the receptionist’s desk. Kristen’s mouth was wide open as I approached the desk.

“Close your mouth babe, there are flies around.” I said to her and she slowly closed her mouth.

“What are you wearing!?” She whisper-yelled.

“A dress.” I replied simply.

“This is not a dress. You look like you have been thrown into a sack of rice.” She said.

“That is exactly how I wanted to look like.” I stated.

“Are you okay? Is there something you’re not telling me?” She asked, using the back of her palm to check my temperature.

“I’m perfectly fine. Is the boss in?” I questioned.

“Yes, he is. Are you sure you’re okay Brianna?” She asked again.

“I’m absolutely fine.” I said.

“I’ll see you during lunch.” I uttered and turned to the elevator. I go into it and it took me to the floor my office was located. I got into my office and dropped my bag on my chair.

“How can I make Mr. Adrian see my dress quickly?” I thought briefly and the answer pooped up in my head.

“Ah! Let me go and get him his coffee. It’s been a while since I got it for him and he has not been asking either.”

I went back to the last floor and left the building to get him his coffee at ‘Tatiana’s Cafe’. I came back and went to Mr. Adrian’s office instead of mine and stopped at his door. I knocked on the door tentatively and took a deep breathe when his sonorous voice said to come in. ‘It’s now or never. I can’t wait to see his reaction.” I thought and opened the door before stepping inside.

TBC