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(He's a virgin)

Episode 5

Dean

Oh my... God!" She exclaimed and got up, and wore her nightie, looked at me one more time and left...

Pheww... I heaved a sign of relief..

I felt kinda ashamed..

I went back to sleep, like nothing happened..

Vance

I stood outside his door for a few munites...

He's a fudgen virgin...

Gosh, so they still exist on this earth..

Bianca is so lucky..

I went back to my room, entered my Jacuzzi and relaxed....

Later on, I went to bed...

Next day

Bianca

I and Vance waited at the living room, for Dean, while Nath dressed him up...

I came down from the stairs like a professional, then started making funny steps..

He still couldn't get his steps right

What's that?? That's not how its done" I said and he went back and walked back perfectly towards me

How's that?" He asked

Better" Vance said and he Put his face down...

Wiered..

Have you practiced your speech??" I asked

Yea.. All done" he said

Good, now let's go.." I said and we entered our car outside and zoomed off to the company...

On getting there...

Franka, call all our executives and major investors.. Inform them that there's a meeting" I said as Dean watched me.. Hope he's learning...

Yes mam,right away" she said smiling at Dean

Stop staring at my fiancée like that and get to it" I fired, not knowing where it's from

I'm just bieng professional..

Let's go guys" I said and we went to the office, Dean sitting besides me, and Vance by my left,Franka by my right..

Investors in thier sit.. All smiling at Dean.. He seems to have charmed them all.. Jeez.

We're seeing a sweet handsome face.." Mr zerom said to Dean and Dean smilled professionally..

He learnt well over night..

Dean leaned on his chair, palms joined together

Well, your faces aren't bad.. Y'all look fresh too.. But not as fresh as my fiancé Bianca.. She still out stands you all" he said and we laughed except I and Vance..

I blushed a bit..

Gentlemen.. This Dean, my new fiancée" I introduced

Like fake or real?" Mr Caslon asked, as I was about to answer, Dean put his palm on my slowly sending shivers to my spine and indicating me to hold on.. The board glanced at themselves

Real... We're real.. She said yes to me yesterday.., So enough about us.. Or is there anything you'll like to add?" Dean asked

Yes.. Well, if this is real.. Then you have a task to show the public that this is true.. And with this, we can continue with our investments.." Mr Sanchez said

Alright, that can be done..so about Wild fox, what's up?" He asked.. I just relaxed and watched

Well we have a new style,by Miss flora.. She is suggesting that her team presents a new style of heels for the women" Mr Zeo our supervisor said

Okay, set the presentation and get back to us... I think that's all for now" Dean said and we all stood up, All our Board stood up and shook Dean..

He's a good one Bianca.. Keep him" mr Caslon said

You got the right person..Good Job" Mr Zerom said and they all left...

I sighted Dean speaking with Franka...

Gush! This guy is the worst..

Bianca.. I told you, he was a good idea, now the last guy on your trash list is the best.." Vance said and I rolled my eye

He's so cute, everyone is charmed by him, look at Franka, she seems to be enjoying thier conversation.. Look at those lips. So cute, like it hasn't been kissed before" Vance said and I looked at her

Are you obsessing over my fiancée? What do you mean.. Like he hasn't kissed before.. That can't be,he's not a virgin Vance.. And stop your funny talks" I said

Oh oh, someone is bieng possessive.. Look at Franka, she's getting goose bumps..." She was saying when I left her and walked towards Dean and co..

Franka.. Are you through with your work?" I asked slowly but anger in my voice

I'm sorry mam, I'll get to it" she said and hurried out and I fixed my eyes on Dean giving him angry stares

What? Between me and you, I should be the angry one! I was having a good conversation with Franka,and you just had to ruin it with your jealous authority" he said and I scoffed

Dean.. I'm not jealous!! You're my fiancée and officially, you should be sticking with me!" I fired

That's it! You know this is a fake relationship, and you're already bieng possessive" he said and I got more angry and jealous.. Yeah jealous.. Cos he's working for me, and disobeying my orders

Really? *Folding my arms* So, I brought you here, so you could find your soul mate Franka right.. Am I not so kind?!" I said with a little hurt in my voice..

His face melted a bit as he sat on the table.. Vance has gone.. Held my palm trying to draw me to him and I was hesitating

Common, just come, stop acting though.. You need to be free with me" he said and I willingly came close, standing in between his legs as he sat down...

He put his hand on my cheek.. But his hands were shivering a bit..

Bianca.. I'm sorry okay.. Look.. To avoid getting on each others nose, let's try bieng friends.. And, I and Franka were just taking about cool stuffs,so don't get any idea" he said and I interrupted

I wasn't.." I was saying with a calm voice, wondering how my voice became calm all over a sudden when he put his index finger on my lips signifying me to keep shut..

See, you're calm now.. Wow, a little affection can soften a stone heart.. So, are we friends now?" He asked

Whatever" I said rolling my eyes and left him there..

Gosh. He's such a handful.

I went to Franka's desk..

Mam, anything?" She asked innocently

Yeah.. Franka. You're my PA right?" I asked and she nodded

Good, you're to assist me officially not in taking to my fiancée and crushing on him!!!" I thunderd and she flinched

I'm sorry mam, but we weren't.." She was saying when

Shut up! Look.. If you still want to be working here, stay off my fiancée...I don't like pokers! Don't go anywhere near him.. If the need be don't spend more than 2munites. Got it?!" I interrupted her and she nodded.. Then Vance came

Hey jealous cat.. Take it easy on her. By the way, it's time for the press. The paparazzi now" Vance said

And you didn't inform me, cos you were daydreaming about your boss's Fiancée! Go get Dean in the board room, and I shouldn't wait for 3munutes" I said and she left in a hurry...

I breathed out..

Unbelievable" I exclaimed

Really? Already?" Vance asked and I rolled my eyes.

Dean

Nath.. It worked.. She soften up a bit.. Thanks a lot" I told Nath over the phone

I kinda asked him to help me with Bianca, and teach me how to be a gentleman too yesterday..

Good.. Just keep going like that...its no big deal" he said and hung up.. Just then Franka entered

Hey franka.. What's up" I asked

Miss Bianca calls you.. Its time to meet the press.. Hurry, she asked me not to stay here for a minute sir" she said and turned

Why?" I asked

She's jealous.. Pls don't speak with me again.." She said and left

What??" I exclaimed following her..

They said they “lost interest”…

But the truth is, you stopped being easy to manage.

You grew.

You got clear.

And control doesn’t work on someone who finally sees it for what it is.

In "Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future", Friedrich Nietzsche embarks on a provocative journey to challenge traditional morality and philosophy. With his characteristic wit and precision, Nietzsche dissects the conventional notions of good and evil, revealing them to be mere social constructs designed to control and stifle individual creativity.

Nietzsche argues that traditional morality is based on a "slave mentality" that suppresses the will to power and excellence. He contends that philosophers, from Plato to Kant, have perpetuated this flawed morality, obscuring the true nature of reality.

In contrast, Nietzsche proposes a new philosophy that celebrates the individual's capacity to create their own values and meaning. He introduces the concept of the "Übermensch" (Superman), who embodies the qualities of creativity, self-overcoming, and individual excellence.

Through a series of aphorisms, Nietzsche tackles topics such as the role of the state, the impact of Christianity, and the relationship between art and truth. He also critiques the notion of objective truth, instead advocating for a perspectivist approach that acknowledges the subjective nature of knowledge.

Ultimately, "Beyond Good and Evil" is a call to arms, urging readers to question established norms and forge their own path. Nietzsche's philosophy is both exhilarating and unsettling, inviting uBs to confront the abyss of uncertainty and create our own values in the face of an uncertain future.

Midnight at the Bookstore

In a quiet city where most people were asleep by midnight, there was a small, warm bookstore that never closed. Midnight Pages Bookstore stood on a quiet street, its yellow lights glowing like a soft promise to those who couldn’t sleep. The bell above the door jingled whenever someone entered, but it rarely rang at night. Only a few wandered in—lost souls, lonely hearts, and those who felt more alive when the world was resting.

One of them was Sammy. He was an insomniac, a man who tried everything to sleep but never could. Warm milk, soft music, counting sheep—nothing worked. He was tired but never sleepy, stuck in a world where the night stretched endlessly.

Books became his comfort. When his mind refused to rest, he let stories carry him away. Every night, he walked to Midnight Pages, flipping through books until the sky turned pink. It was his quiet escape, his secret world.

One night, as he stepped inside, he noticed something different. Someone new was sitting cross-legged on the floor, completely lost in a book.

She had curly brown hair that bounced when she turned the page. A cup of coffee rested beside her, and she held a flashlight in one hand, even though the store’s lights were bright enough.

Sammy chuckled. “You know, you don’t need that flashlight.”

The girl looked up, surprised. Then she grinned. “I like the feeling of reading under a small light. It makes it feel... secret.”

He tilted his head. “Like a little adventure?”

“Exactly!” She extended her hand. “I’m Gigi. And you are?”

“Sammy.”

She raised an eyebrow. “You don’t sleep either?”

He sighed. “Nope. I’ve tried everything. But I guess some people are just meant to be awake at night.”

Gigi smiled. “Lucky for us, this place exists.”

From that night on, they kept meeting at the bookstore. Gigi called herself a night owl, someone who thrived in the dark hours, while Sammy was an insomniac, someone who wanted to sleep but couldn’t. They were different, yet somehow, they understood each other.

One night, Sammy found Gigi curled up in a bean bag, reading a romance novel. He sat beside her.

“What’s it about?” he asked.

Gigi sighed dreamily. “Two people who meet in the strangest way and slowly fall in love.”

“Sounds nice.”

She turned to him. “Do you believe in love, Sammy?”

He hesitated. “I don’t know. Maybe it’s like sleep. It happens naturally to some people, but for others… it’s not so easy.”

Gigi stared at him for a moment, then whispered, “Maybe you just haven’t found the right story yet.”

That night, they sat in silence, flipping through pages, lost in their own thoughts.

Weeks passed, and their nights at the bookstore became routine. They had their favorite corner, their favorite books, and their favorite conversations.

One night, Gigi brought two sandwiches wrapped in brown paper.

“I made these,” she said proudly, handing one to Sammy.

He unwrapped it and took a bite. “Wow. What’s in this?”

“Mayonnaise and hot sauce.”

He blinked. “That’s a strange combination.”

Gigi grinned. “Life is strange. So are good things.”

Sammy laughed. “That’s the kind of thing you say when you’re in a story.”

“Maybe we are in a story,” she said, eyes twinkling.

That thought stayed with Sammy. If they were in a story, what kind of story would it be?

One night, as they browsed the bookshelves together, Gigi pulled out a dusty, leather-bound book.

“Look at this,” she whispered, brushing her fingers over the gold lettering.

Sammy leaned in. “Old books have so much history.”

Gigi nodded. “It’s like they carry whispers of the past.”

She opened the book, and a small note fell out. They both stared at it.

Sammy picked it up. “It’s a love letter.”

Gigi’s eyes widened. “Read it.”

He cleared his throat. "To the one who keeps me awake at night, you are my favorite story. I hope we never reach the last page."

They stared at each other.

Gigi spoke first. “That’s beautiful.”

Sammy swallowed hard. “Yeah.”

She tucked the note back inside the book, her fingers lingering over the cover. “Some people leave stories behind. Others find them.”

Sammy’s heart was racing. Was he imagining it, or was there something between them, something like the stories they read?

That night, as they sat by the window, watching the city lights, Gigi whispered, “I have a crazy idea.”

Sammy smiled. “You always do.”

“Let’s write our own story.”

He raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”

“Every night, we’ll write something in a notebook. Just a sentence or two. A little piece of our story.”

Sammy hesitated, then nodded. “Okay. Let’s do it.”

And so, they did.

Each night, after reading, they would write something in their shared notebook. Sometimes, it was a thought. Sometimes, a dream. Sometimes, a moment they didn’t want to forget.

One night, as Sammy flipped through the pages, he found a new sentence written by Gigi.

"If love is like a book, I want to keep reading ours forever."

His chest tightened. He looked up at Gigi, who was watching him carefully.

“You wrote this?” he asked.

She nodded, biting her lip. “Do you agree?”

Sammy took a deep breath. Then, he grabbed a pen and wrote beneath her words.

"Then let’s never close the book."

Gigi’s face broke into a smile, and Sammy knew—he wasn’t just an insomniac lost in the night anymore. He had found his story.

And in that quiet, little bookstore, love was written in the simplest, sweetest way.

One night, as they sat by the window, Gigi rested her head on Sammy’s shoulder.

“I don’t think I was just meant to be awake at night,” she murmured.

“No?”

She turned to look at him. “I think I was meant to be awake at night… with you.”

Sammy smiled, his fingers brushing over hers. “I think that’s the best story I’ve ever heard.”

Gigi laughed softly. “It’s still being written.”

And so, under the quiet hum of the bookstore, beneath the soft glow of pages turning and whispered stories, Sammy and Gigi continued writing their own tale—one sentence, one night, one forever at a time.

8 Lessons From Dale Carnegie's timeless classic,

"How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" 📚📚📚

1. The Futility of Worry: The book emphasizes the pointlessness of worry. Worrying doesn't change the past or predict the future, it simply steals your joy from the present moment. Carnegie encourages you to focus your energy on what you can control – your thoughts, actions, and reactions.

2. Living in the "Now": The book highlights the importance of living in the present moment. Instead of dwelling on the past or fretting about the future, cultivate the habit of focusing on the task at hand and enjoying the simple pleasures of everyday life.

3. The "Eight Words" That Can Change Your Life: Carnegie introduces a powerful formula: "Ask yourself if it is the worst that can possibly happen. Then prepare to accept it. Then calmly proceed to improve on the worst." By mentally preparing for the worst-case scenario, you can significantly reduce your anxiety and approach challenges with greater composure.

4. The High Cost of Getting Even: Holding onto grudges and seeking revenge only fuels negativity and hinders your emotional well-being. The book encourages forgiveness and letting go of past hurts to create space for peace and happiness.

5. Would You Take a Million Dollars for What You Have?: Carnegie suggests a gratitude exercise. Consider all the good things in your life, even the small ones. Shift your focus from what you lack to the blessings you already possess, fostering a sense of contentment and appreciation.

6. The "Busy Cure" for Worry: Idleness allows your mind to wander and dwell on negative thoughts. The book emphasizes the power of keeping yourself busy with productive activities that leave little room for worry.

7. Decision: The Antidote to Indecision: Indecision breeds anxiety. The book encourages you to make decisions, even if they're not perfect. Taking action, even if it leads to a course correction later, is better than staying paralyzed by indecision.

8. Cooperation, Not Competition: Comparing yourself to others is a recipe for misery. Focus on your own journey and celebrate your personal growth. The book promotes cooperation and collaboration over competition, fostering a more positive and supportive environment.

9. The Power of Positive Self-Talk: Your inner critic can be your worst enemy. The book highlights the importance of replacing negative self-talk with positive affirmations. Focus on your strengths and capabilities to boost your confidence and self-esteem.

10. Get Enough Sleep!: Chronic fatigue can exacerbate worry. The book emphasizes the importance of getting enough quality sleep for optimal mental and emotional well-being. A well-rested mind is better equipped to handle challenges and navigate stressful situations.

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