Allie's POV
Mum decided to disentangle from the hug for me to settle into my old space which has already been cleaned by Layla(the house help).Mum insists that I should visit Dad in his chamber tomorrow forenoon. I grabbed the towel and walked into the bathroom for a refreshing shower. It took me a while to leave the bathtub.I walked back into my room contemplating on what colour of nightdress to put on. I decided to go with my favourite lacquer which is blue.I suddenly remember my little kitty, roaming my eyes around the room and he was wrapped up behind the dressing table. Guess one of the maids might have brought him into the room.I signed in solace, then used a finger to lose my towel from the tip. I walked towards the huge mirror that hung like a chandelier but just beneath my dressing table to check myself out."What if those people touched me like they thought they would have?" I shivered at the thought."I don't think I would survive it and my boss, Oh good lord I hope he would reconsider me fit the sake of our special bonds" I hoped.Blank pink "as if it's your last" blared from my phone. I hesitated for a while before hauling closer to check who is calling me by this time of the day."Aaron!" I exclaimed with eyes wide open."Oh! Good Lord, why is he calling now? " I pondered.I dropped it back on the bed determined not to pick it up. But then again."He saved me today, I can't be that ungrateful right?" I asked no one in particular.I decided to pick up after the continuous ringing."What took you so long to pick up my call Allie," he said with that usual rude tone of his.I cleared my throat before answering."I was taking a shower, and by the way thank you very much for saving me today," I said appreciatively"I would make sure to pay you back. I promise" I added regretting why I said it instantly."Don't you dare to tell my mother about the money I paid to your capturers. I said you were only kept in an isolated place. I know she would want to investigate those people which I don't want to be the topic for paparazzi to feed on"He said nothing else before hanging up, not even acknowledging the statement I made earlier."How obnoxious" I scoffed, folding my arms.I huffed, chafed by how surly he could be before jumping on the comfy king-sized bed wishing to have nothing but a good night's siesta.~~I rolled comfortably on the bed with a hum enjoying every bit of it. I opened my eyes slowly taking in the domain. It looks familiar but not my main dwelling. I groaned with my hands rubbing my eyes as I sat up.I jumped out of the comfy king-sized bed in panic."Oh, good lord. I am late!" I exclaimed in fright just instantly, I recalled every ounce of information from yesterday including that I had lost my job the previous day.I recall every moment I witnessed yesterday flashed through me like lightning making my head too heavy to process it.I think I need to get boozed.Knock knock!!!I grumbled, not ready to meet anyone.The person was persistent too as he/she kept knocking. I suddenly wished the room isn't that soundproofed so it would be easier for me to dismiss whosoever is at the entrance.I stood reluctantly, dragging my foot on the base with my hands swinging to and fro to meet whoever was there."Oh, I was disturbing your nap, right? I am so sorry " Nadine the chef's youngest daughter apologised."It's ok, what do you want?" I asked trying to stop myself from yawning."hmm, ma'am asked me to call you down for breakfast". She proclaimed pointing a finger downwards to demonstrate."Ok. I will be there in the next few minutes. I just want to freshen up"."Alright then".I nodded, waiting for her to leave so I could slam the door. I sat down for a few minutes with my palm on my face.I rasped and whined severely every time I look at my phone hoping for a call from no one but my boss.With one last stare, I stood up to go into the bathroom.~~~~Just as I promised, I joined Mum in the dining room for breakfast. She was almost done with her meal though."Good morning Mum" I muttered, yanking one of the dining chairs closer to sit."Good morning dear, how was your night? '""It was great. I slept like a baby""That's great then".A few minutes later I decided to leave the dining room after I dropped a spoon of food I was about to scoop into my mouth."Don't tell me you're done with your food?" she was surprised by how I just pinched my food. Well, it isn't my fault I don't have an appetite this morning."Yes I am""Allie sweetie, should I ask Nadine to make the food you want?""No mum. I just don't have an appetite""Oh ok... but""Mum please.." I pleaded attempting to step on the first stairs."Alright. Alright just make sure you don't skip it often""By the way, we need to discuss something when Aaron gets here," She said firmly"What's that about? And why with Aaron? " I grumbled inwardly trying to guess what matter it could be that Aaron needs to be involved in."When Aaron comes" she replied, narrowing her eyes."ok"My heart is already beating at the announcement.I walked through the staircase to go visit Dad. The man who took me in the day I felt dejected.I still recall that night, 15 years old me, I was abandoned by my first foster parents. They believed I was the reason for their bankruptcy. Even though they were like parents to me for 5 years I still can't forget how harsh they became after their companies started going through a difficult path.I shrugged the thought using my palm to rub my face which is getting sweaty. I placed my hand on the knob of the door."Dad!"I exclaimed excitedly. He looks healthier than the last time I laid my eyes on him.My eyes become teary. I could be an emotional mess when it comes to this man. God knows how much I want him to be my father but I just couldn't risk it after my experience with my first parents.I don't want to be an irrelevant useless being in the eyes of people again. I have grown to become a better version of myself. Self-reliance, and self-love."Oh oh my little Allie" His face brightened up"How have you been?""I'm good" I replied using my thumb to wipe a tear that successfully dropped."Don't tell me you are crying" he chuckled trying to release me from his embrace."I am so happy you are in good condition, Dad!""Wait you thought I would close my eyes and it won't open again""I am stronger than you think baby girl," he said flexing his muscles."I am glad then," I said, rolling my eyes playfully."I am serious though" he grinned playfully."Have you seen Aaron recently?""Yeah""Is he around?""No"He struggled to sit on the bed and I was fast enough to come to his aid. After he was comfortable enough, he looked at me nervously like he wanted to say something but contemplated on it."Do you want to say something? "I asked, placing my hand on his reassuring him to proceed."Well... Allie. You know I am getting old I am over 65 and now" he said pointing to his bed" and now struggling between life and death"My mood changed after he said that. This is so heartbreaking."Don't you think I have come to the age for me to carry my grandchildren?" he said sadly."Who knows when death would decide to strike me" he continues sniffing indignantly."What are you talking about Dad? Stop that! You are yet to enjoy the sweetness of life" I trembled silently at the thought of him being carried away in a corpse while we were all putting on black attire."What type of life sweetness are you talking about? I have already worked hard. Multi billion companies but I don't think I have that happiness""I want my son to be close to us. I want us to have that unbreakable bonds" he laments as he eventually breaks down in tears.I don't even know what to say right now. I am baffled. My body system started reacting to his laments as if I am the reason I have known this man for the past 7 years. A strong man who was also from the trench. He told me stories of how he suffered with his relatives and how they strived hard to survive hunger day and night, encouraging me through my toughest time. He has been holding it in for a long time for him to open up like this to me.I moved closer to embrace him hoping it would be of support. He is not supposed to let himself be stressed out in his situation."Aaron is such an ungrateful son," I thought with a disgusted face.Sometimes I always wonder why life can be so unfair. He has parents who love him dearly but he only absurdly reciprocates their love instead from what I witnessed the past years I have been living with this family.I jolted out of my thoughts when I heard him sniff again but then he made a statement that made me feel perplexed."Let's make a deal""A deal? ""And what's that all about? " I questioned curiously.I shifted closer to him with my eyebrows furrowed together. Perplexed and curious about what this sneaky man could be up to.He cleared his throat one more time before he spoke up."I want you to convince Aaron to get married, to have even a girlfriend. Just a lady that could be by his side""I don't get what you are trying to say, " I said, shaking my head sideways, incompetent at accumulating everything at once."I want you to talk to him, or perhaps get him someone for him to date. ""You want me to persuade him to get a woman? a lady to be called his? " I said, staring at him like he has gone, psycho.I raised my possibly wrinkled eyebrows at him for him to acknowledge my questions hoping I misheard him"Yeah..h""Yeah!? " I scoffed, obviously feeling unsettled by his sudden request. There must be a vital reason he needed me to do this kind of thing."How is that even doable Dad? you know how much we dislike each other. How did you even come up with this in the first place? And Aar
Allie's POVI did not hold off for him to finish his sentence before sauntering out of the room with a thudding heart. Aaron did not skip to give me that suspicious glare which made him cut off whatever he was about to let out. But I made sure I eavesdropped to hear his first utterance.I huddled my left ear to the wicket, my butt pointed north side after I had make sure no one is moving towards the passageway just then, I heard him holler at his father"Why did you refuse to use your medications?! Are you planning to kill yourself? "I huffed at his rudeness. Till today, I still don't have any idea why these two don't seem to get along. It's a quizzical and logical something which I got no answers to. I puffed out, relieved that he did not hear a dim of our conversation. Although, my heart was still whipping non-stop my clarification made my breathing subside a little. I thought I had passed through moments of being a scary cat for this man, guessed I was wrong but considering my di
"Live with me" he suggested, not daring to meet her gaze, not because he was scared but nervous about her reaction to what he said. "What! you are not trying to say that I should live in the same building as you? Are you? " she asked, with eyes almost popping out of its socket hoping that was not the message he was trying to convey. "What's wrong with that? and by the way, that wasn't my intent, but mum thinks it's safer if you live with me" he mumbled, rolling his eyes but he knew deep down he just lied against his mother. Her face hunkered up. She scoffed in incredulity that Mrs.Smith had intended to make her stay with Aaron. Aaron of all people! This had better be some kind of quip. She pressed her hands on her lap and folded her lips in themselves like someone who was trying to quell herself from lashing out their frustration. She was discerned not to give in to this certain whiff of theirs even if it was practically suggested by Mrs.Smith as Aaron supposed. She recalled tho
I woke up at dusk and my body was all weak. My vision is blurry for a moment trying to adjust to my surroundings till everything clicks. I sluggishly stretch my whole length on the comfy bed even though my eyes are not yet brightly open. It took me some minutes to remember that I had taken my siesta in a room different from mine.I groaned and reluctantly stood up. I was as famished as someone who hadn't eaten for days. I dragged my feet out of the room staring at the building having no idea where to find the kitchen. Nevertheless, I decided to wander around if I could get any clue. I successfully found the magnificent cooking space after some time. I used a few minutes to contemplate whether to make Aaron's food with mine then I decided to go with my compassionate mind and cook for him too I settled for mashed potato since that was the only ingredient I found. I left his potion in the stakes. Not even bothering to engage in food etiquette, I sauntered towards the living room and
The remaining days of the week passed away with me sleeping, going through my credentials, and taking advantage of the opportunity to tour the mansion. It was so bland. Mum gave me a buzz once and our conversation ended just as it started. Today is Sunday, a day that is supposed to be a relaxing day for workers but Aaron is nowhere to be found. Even the day before, I retained going out to peep if I would get a glimpse of him but neither did he show up nor call me. During those four days, I only saw him in the morning, which means I had slept while he was back. I ignored him like a plague after all he warned me to stay out of his business. Deep down, I knew it was not the right thing to do since my days here are limited. I precisely need to familiarize myself and focus on myself and my new job for now so I can tackle my deal. Before I slept off, I had set the alarm to 6:00 am and messaged Aaron which he did not reply. "I am yet to be with my car. Can you notify Richard to help pic
I puffed out air abruptly feeling frazzled, but I did a good job composing myself. I traipse forward, dragged the chair backwards, and sat on it. I handed over my credentials to him without reluctance when he asked for them while he watched my movement like he was tracking down another way to slur me. I did not give him the prospect as I kept an emotionless face combined with a grim smile trying not to convey a rude self. I noticed a smirk plastered on his face from the side of my eye. It made my heart swell in anger. I dislike the way he makes me feel like he knows what is going through my mind. I have no reason to be mad at him but I felt entitled to that emotion after he ditched me all alone in that huge house. Maybe I was overreacting. I adjusted the waistband of my skirt even though it was unwarranted. I was becoming nervous with the way he was taking a long time to ask questions. He cleared his voice bracing up to begin his queries after he had satisfied his urges to go thro
Allie's POVI caught up with him when he was about to press the elevator panel button. Breathing heavily, I had to clasp tight to my handbag with the hope that it would appease my inhalation. "Richard is waiting for you. You can start tomorrow," he informed me, veering around and gesturing his hand for me to collect my credentials which I had forgotten to take after my interview. "I don't want to go home" I whined before I could stop myself. I have no idea where that came from. "You can go shopping with him then." he implied, shrugging his shoulders nonchalantly. "I don't want to" I declined again as I followed him into the elevator. "Then what do you want?!" he yelled, his ocean-blue eyes boring into mine. I shivered backwards in fright. I knew I was behaving like I am sort of attached to him but did he have to react that way? "You don't have to be grumpy though" I mumbled, adjusting the bag on my shoulder. "Allie, you need to get this straight and clear. You aren't living with
Allie's POV Silence. We were all peacefully throwing gazes at each other as if waiting for the torpedo among us to clarify the situation. I racked my brain for the best retort to give Aaron who kept gaping from my legs to his chauffeur whose head is now bowed and hands folded like a kid caught at the moment he was about to steal meat from the pot of soup. "You can leave and be back tomorrow morning" Aaron dismissed, referring to his palpitating driver, Richard scampered out without hesitation or utterance. Aaron gave me an intense knowing stare before spinning around to leave. I clasped his arm not feeling settled regarding the fact that he did not say a phrase. He googled at my hand on his arm and I left it like it burnt me. I cleared my throat and voiced out what was on my mind, especially because Richard had told me what was reckoned to be a secret and I had spurred it out and now this, I wouldn't like to be the source of his misery. "I was the one that invited him to dinner.