THE UNSTOPPABLE BOSS

Chapter 6: Secretly Rich.

News about the change of ownership of smart tech had gone viral. Some wondered who could have pulled such an incredible transaction string. Some ladies had already planned on how to meet the secret billionaire and start a relationship with him.

Marcus was seated at the backseat of a taxi with Lizzy beside him. He stared out through the window watching cars and pedestrians along the road. Lizzy on the other hand stared at him, wondering who exactly he was. Only the humming of the car engine filled their ears.

Marcus noticed the lingering gaze so he broke the silence.

“Stop staring at me that way.” He said calmly without turning to her.

Lizzy leaned forward to say something but a breaking news coming from the car's stereo interrupted her. The broadcaster was saying thus; “....smart tech has been purchased by an unknown billionaire. No one knows his identity yet but people believe he's incredible, a somebody ....”

The broadcaster was still reporting but Lizzy wasn't listening anymore. He stared at Marcus critically like a cop suspecting a criminal.

“Who exactly are you? You've gone viral within fews hours in the city.” She broke the silence, her voice conveying her curiosity and inquisity.

Marcus turned to her. “You heard the broadcaster clearly.” He said still without looking at the young girl.

Lizzy frowned, wondering what exactly he was driving at. “Are you kidding me! A somebody is someone who is nameless. Someone who has no identity!” She raised her voice a bit, disapproving Marcus's words.

“Then I want to be a nameless somebody.” Marcus smiled and turned back to the window, putting Lilly into more confusion with his statement.

The young girl exhaled in frustration. “This is ridiculous.” She rested her hand on the backrest of the driver's seat. “Isn’t that ridiculous sir? Who the heck bears such a name?” She said the driver sarcastically.

The man glanced at her with a smile from the rearview mirror. “I think the statement has a deeper meaning.” He said while Lilly adjusted closer on the seat to further hear from him.

She didn't need to ask further questions before the man continued. “Anyone who is nameless is secretive and somebody means someone who is great.” The man explained smartly which made Marcus smile, admiring his intelligence.

“Are you saying he's a secretly great man?” Lizzy wanted to be sure.

The man nodded with a smile.

Lizzy turned to Marcus and observed him critically. His appearance was in contrast to the man's explanation. How could a great person dress like a beggar? She imagined.

A billionaire beggar!

“Let the diver know once you get to your destination.” Marcus said without exchanging glances with her but Marcus noticed she was unusually quiet. She noticed her mood had changed and a worried look expressed on her face.

“What is the problem? Have I said anything bad?” He stared at her only to see her crying.

Marcus adjusted closer to her, staring into her eyes which continued to pour out tears “Why are you crying? Speak to me Lilly!” Marcus raised his voice, his worries mounted.

“I have nowhere to stay.” She sniffed as the tears kept rolling from her eyes. “I have no family. All I have is myself after I left my harsh boss. Am tired of..” Her voice trailed off.

Marcus swallowed hard. He could feel her pain from her voice and he could only imagine what she had gone through.

She held her closer with her shoulder and rested her head on his chest like a mother about to breastfeed her crying Baby.

He dried her tears with his hand. “You have me now Lilly. You're not alone.” He comforted her on his shoulder.

Lilly raised her head. “Really?” She asked with a surge of joy in her heart.

Marcus nodded with a smile.

Lilly happily hugged him. “Thanks.” Her voice came from his shoulder.

Marcus smiled, patting her back in consolation.

“You’re such a mummy's pet.” He teased her.

“You’re not even a mother, talkless of a father. You don't even have a wife. ” Lilly said, chuckling amusingly after she totally raised her head from his shoulder.

Marcus suddenly went silent. The memory of Mirabelle's betrayal flooded his heart, causing him a heartache like a fresh injury on his heart.

“Yes, I don't have a wife. Women are ridiculous.” He broke the silence while Lizzy looked at his mouth.

She frowned. “Are you in any way saying I'm ridiculous too?” She camouflaged an angry expression.

Marcus Chuckled. “But you're not a woman..you're just a girl.” He smiled at the hilarious expression on her face.

“I'm a young woman, not a girl!” She defended.

The driver observed them from the mirror with a smile.

Lilly frown suddenly wavered into a smile as a thought crossed her mind. “Let's play a game brother. It's called the search for a bride. I’ll find you a woman who you'll date for 7 days. If she's good, you'll marry and if she's bad, we proceed to the next.” He said with a smile playing across her lips.

Marcus stared at her surprisingly. “You must be kidding!”