Mr. President’s

Chapter 22

Mercedes didn’t have a choice. She was maimed and felt like a purchased commodity. She had to do everything he wanted for one week. “Yes,” she muttered, her hand around Nathan’s back balled into a fist to stop her trembling form. Surprisingly, Nathan was gentle,

“Come on, it’s not convincing enough. Let me make it easier for you, kiss me,” his voice minced with a seductive stun, beads of sweat began forming on her forehead. Luckily, the pilot intervencil.

“We’re ready for take–off, Mr Legend,” he said through the address system.

Nathan sighed, “your lucky day. Sit beside me and fasten your seat belt,” he cautioned but as soon as she sat, he buckled her securely by himself.

When the plane was in the air, Nathan unbuckled his seat belt, then did hers, break time over, he purred

“Now, take your rightful position and mind you, whenever you have to sit, it has to be here,” he tapped on his laps. Mercedes felt uneasy. The air around him wasn’t cold but it made her shiver, her heart rate increasing

She stood up and sat on his lap. “You are mine, Mercedes, mine, mine, mine, 1e plastered his lips on hers. Her warmth met his. He secretly congratulated himself for his ability to control himself when she was with him in the office. He wanted her the moment he set eyes on her the first time and he wanted her with each passing day they worked and ate together in the office.

He couldn’t wait to have her and now he does. However, something inked in Mercedes. She wasn’t forcing herself to respond to him. It came out natural and even though the sensation was strange, she welcomed it and didn’t want it to stop. She held the back of his heard, her hands rubbing the curls in his hair, pressing him closer. She felt something hard poking her when Nathan pulled away. “Behave,” he said to no one in particular. He was addressing his cock. He pulled her closer and began devouring her lips again when the hostess coughed slightly to get his attention.

He pulled away slowly. “What” He yelled for the brisk interruption,

“What would you have for breakfast, Mr Legend and,” she was lost,

“Mercedes Winters, Nathan responded. Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Miss Winters,” she repeated

“Make us English breakfast,” Nathan huskily said, shooshing the hostess away. Mercedes was blushing profusely. Nathan pulled her closer again and began devouring her mouth, tracing his strong hands around her exposed thighs. Her body trembled, responding to his touch. He pulled away when the hostess came in again.

Reluctantly, they received their tray, blanketed with food for five people. Before Mercedes could touch anything, Nathan blocked her hand and picked it for her. It was a side of him she had never seen nor experienced. He fed her till she was so full, Mercedes couldn’t help asking.

“Why do you treat me so well!

Nathan glowed at her, an air of seduction exhuming him. “Because you earned it. You respect and adore yourself therefore I need to do the same. I took your first time and since then, I couldn’t get over you. Aside from that, I like the way your sharp tongue drives men away from you. I would have still found you if you hadn’t applied to work for me. Merce,” he confessed. Mercedes was voiceless.

Everything sank in. She realized that Angie was right but Nathan wasn’t her type. He treated her well but he was too serious and lacked a sense of humour. However, the fire his touch sparks in her body was something she felt only for him.

“Let’s get some sleep first. It’s going to be a long day but don’t worry, I’m not going to do it here on the plane,” he assured her to her great relief. With her butts on his laps, wrapped in his strong arms, sleep found them.

Nathan woke up to the pilot’s announcement. They had arrived at their destination. Gently, he dropped Mercedes on her seat and buckled her. Mercedes was still in deep sleep and sinaware of everything ongoing. When the plane stopped, Nathan didn’t want to wake her, scooping her into his arms and into an SUV that was waiting for them. Buckling her and adjusting the passenger seat to make her comfortable, he drove to where he planned his surprise. Grateful that she was asleep

When he got to his destination, it was still midday and Mercedes was still sleeping. He contemplated waking her when a call invaded his phone. He stared at the number with a grim expression and answered coldly.

“Nat, you haven’t checked on us hia гещу two months,” a soft voice played from the end of the line.

To that why you are wasting my precious minutes, his voice was calm but still cold

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“We had an agreement, goodbye,” he ended the call before the person could speak again.

“Damn!” he hit the steering wheel after ending the call, which startled Mercedes awake. She was trying to envision the environment she found herself in since she only recalls being on the plane and falling asleep.

“Where are we, Nat!” She asked politely,

“Did you forget the rule of not questioning my actions?” Mercedes must have misunderstood him. She didn’t think it included the places he took

her.

“Sorry,” she said with a miserable expression, adjusting herself to sitting upright.” She decided to not speak again and watched Nathan unbuckle his seat belt. Only then did she realize that they were in an underground car park, sleep completely cleared from her vision. Nathan walked around. opened the door and beckoned her to step out. She obeyed and followed him, walking closely behind.

When they got to the elevator, she realized they were in a hospital. She wondered about his reason for bringing her but couldn’t ask. She followed him closely to the VIP room, her eyes welling up at the sight of her mum, dozing on the sofa while her brother was sleeping with tubes and IV’s on the hospital bed. She turned to Nathan, gratitude rising inside of her.

Her mum must have felt the presence and opened her eyes. “Merce?” She thought she was hallucinating. Mercedes sends almost everything she makes to her so she wasn’t expecting her in the hospital.

Nathan left the ward to the doctor’s office to find out more about Oliver’s condition without informing Mercedes. She was lovingly wrapped in her mother’s arms. “You came! Who is that man and what about your work!” She asked with a curious gaze, trying to see through her daughter.

Which of the questions would you have me answer first?” Mercedes was deflated. She hasn’t seen her mother for almost a year but she wasn’t looking bad. However, her brother’s situation made her understand the reason her mum could check kn her at most times.

“All of them. It’s been a whole year since I saw you. How are you?” Her mum maintained her questioning gaze.

Tim fine mum, been working”

Was that your boyfriend?” She glanced at the door through which Nathan stepped out. Her eyes smouldering with mischief.

Mercedes quickly debunked, “no mum, my boss. We are on a business trip and he brought me here.”

She rubbed her chin thoughtfully. The looks familiar. Is he the mystery donor?” She enquired with a wary beam.

Mercedes knew her mum will misread Nathan’s kindness therefore, she said, “Mum, how is Oliver!”

She sighed. “the transplant was successful. He’s still recovering as the doctor said. Is he the mystery donor?” She asked again, sensing her daughter’s discomfort. “I will want to thank him because he also bought us a house. Somebody came to give me keys to a 3 bedroom house and said it’s from an anonymous donor. Also, a woman comes to help every day with cleaning the house and cooking for us. That way. I get to stay longer with your brother. She says, she’s being paid by the same anonymous donor to do so.”

Mercedes upper eyelids raised, her eyes wider. Her mouth opened, her jaws dropped. “Why didn’t you tell me all this when you called?” “You said you were sleeping, remember? I thought you’d call back but you didn’t”

Mercedes face dropped. She was in a hurry to avoid further questions and didn’t take time to listen. Im sorry, I was just

t busy”

“I understand. But did you say that man was your boss? Isn’t he Nathan Legend? How do you work with him!” Before Mercedes could answer, her mum continued. “For as long as I know, he never allows women close to him.”

“It’s a long story mum. I’m happy to see you,” she tactfully changed the topic.

“Merce, is that you?” A fant voice sounded, inciting an unusual excitement in Mercedes, as she ambled to the bed on which her brother laid. throwing herself on him. He winced but didn’t try to push her away. Instead, he forced a smile and her mum said.

“Careful Merce, he’s still recovering?

“I’m sorry but I miss you so much. Mercedes was covering Oliver’s entire face with kisses

“I miss you too Merce, thank you so much for all 1 you do for us. Are you even able to take sister’s hovering over him.

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[yourself?” Oliver managed to ask through his big

“Talways take care of myself. Barnho, Mercedes teased him and continues to rain kisses, making him giggle through his pan.

“You still remember that joke? His voice was faint but Mercedes heard him because she was so close. It was his dreams to be the her in an action mover like Rambin when he was right. Mercedes called him that name since.

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“Of course and I know it isn’t a joke. You can still chase your dreams. It’s never too late,” she let out an approving smile.

“I want education first. I want to go back to high school and finish my diploma, get a degree and maybe my masters as well. At fourteen he dropped out of high school due to illness. At sixteen he is hopeful to continue from where he stopped.

“Just focus on recovering. I will make sure your dreams are all fulfilled: An air of dominance encased everyone and Mercedes knew that Nathan had returned. “I’ll be leaving now. Her excitement died as she said and the same applied to Oliver and their mum. They all missed her so much.

“Will I see you again? I know you are busy trying to work to send money but will you?” Oliver was reluctant to let her leave. Mercedes wanted to stay but this was a favour Nathan did for her.

“Yes, she will. Before she goes back to NY, Nathan assured to Mercedes stun. It meant he was going to bring her again. Her excitement instantly returned

“I love you Merce, Oliver let out weakly.

“I love you too. Rambo, take care.”

Mercedes hugged him again before she remembered her dad. “Mum, where is dad?”

Her mother turned gloomy. “His condition is still the same. No o point going there, Mercedes nodded. After all, it was time for her to leave.

When they got to the car, Nathan realized Mercedes had turned moody. There isn’t much they can do for your dad till he is out of coma. You will see him the next time we visit”

Mercedes smiled. “Thank you for bringing me h

here. For allowing me to see them. She was genuinely grateful.

“Don’t thank me yet. It’s all for my enjoyment when you are at peace. Your brother will be discharged in ten days, Nathan said. Mercedes didn’t care whether he did it from a clean heart. She already sold her soul to the devil for one week and this wasn’t part of it

“Still, thank you but how do you know so much about my parent’s condition? I mean, you are very busy with the company and all” She wasn’t supposed to ask questions but asked before recalling the rule and to her astonishment, Nathan responded,

“Life is all about priorities. It is important for me to have you whole, not you thinking about your brother or anyone when we are together so I just have to free you from that bit

His response wasn’t pleasing to her, she asked, “so, it’s all for pleasure?

“Yes, just for pleasure, he firmly confirmed.