Chapter Three: Plan.
“WELL, CONGRATULATIONS! Maybe, if you applied to MFC earlier, your life would be easier by now. Why didn't you when you had the chance back then?”Donna asked after I passed the interview with barely exerting effort. I quickly went over to Donna’s house right after the interview. She was the first person that came to my mind just like what happened five years ago. Mom didn't know that I quit being a manager at the restaurant I was working at, even my application to MFC. I’m still afraid to tell her the truth. While Donna on the other hand, knows everything. She was like my human diary, she’s full of my secrets. Well, I bragged about having sex with Brandon and she knows that he’s Brent’s father. If Donna became my enemy, I would definitely be doomed.“You know the reason, Donna!” I exclaimed.“Geez! If I were you I would definitely do that earlier. Your ego made you live hell, Kayla. You exhaust your ass off just to pay for your family's expenses with a full time and part time job. If I were you, I would definitely ask Brandon’s help in the first place,” Donna replied. “But! I’m not in your situation so… I won't judge you.”I rolled my eyes after hearing her tell me everything that she would have done if she were in my situation. She won't judge but slap me the truth for being such a paranoid brat helding her ego up higher than her height.“Now your problem is to tell him about your son! How the heck would you tell him if you hid Brent for five years?” she asked, raising her other brow. I pouted and then slapped her left shoulder. “Ouch!”“That was for ruining my moment. I was just about to tell you that Brandon seems to remember me,” I said.Her mouth parted as it curved into a circle. “What? You said he seemed drugged that night? How could he possibly remember?”I shrugged. “I don’t know. He looked at me like he knew me. The interviewer seemed not convinced with my answers when she questioned me and was about to be dismissed but Brandon told her something like this.” I straightened my back and tried to mimic what Brandon said. “Tell her she’s hired and start tomorrow, I like her.”Donna’s eyes widened as she gasped and held her mouth open. “Oh my God! I think he really did remember you—for Godsake! Maybe he was just amazed by your cleavage, girl!”“What?” I asked.“Look at your cleavage, they were showing off at me. Saying that they’re bigger than mine. Hello boobies!” She even waved at my breasts while looking at it.“Donna! I’m serious!”She laughed. “Seriously, maybe your answer did impress him. Having sex with you doesn't mean he will hire you as a secretary. A secretary is a serious job, Kayla. He wouldn't hire you just because you have sex with him and he remembers you.”I slowly nodded. Well, that was true. Maybe he did remember me but he wouldn't hire me if it was just because we have sex. He has a great reputation and he doesn't want that to be ruined by a mere secretary. Now that I think of it, I started to feel nervous. What kind of boss is Brandon? Is he strict or an easy-going boss? I slightly bit my lower lip and imagined what would happen if we were inside his office, alone. Oh my…“God, Kayla! Don't imagine such things when you're still with me!”My eyes widened and slapped Donna again for making fun of me. This girl always interrupts in the middle of my day dreaming but still my best girl as ever!—“KAYLA! COME HERE and look at what you’ve done!”I almost jumped out of where I was standing the moment I heard Brandon’s yell echoed around the office. The employees turned their heads to me as if they were apologizing for what I have to face.I imagined that my first day of work would be better if I did things that he didn't ask me but he needed so I do it without his command. But then that was just my expeculations, and my imagination didn't go well. Now I’m fucked up for ruining my first day, his first impression to me.My hand’s sweating, I held on the doorknob tightly, then I took a deep breath and took it out before I finally got the courage to open the door. When I went inside his office, I was surprised to see the coffee that I put on the top of his table. It spilled and the papers were all wet with the coffee. Brandon was fuming mad, while his left hand massaged his temple, and the other was on his hip.“Why did you get me a coffee when I didn't ask you to?” He looked up at me, gritting his teeth. “Look at what happened!”I bit my lower lip as held down my head to apologize. It was my first day and I think he was disappointed. I guess doing things that he didn't ask me to do isn't what he wanted. My idea didn't go well, it only ruined me.All I thought was that he remembers me, but I think I was wrong. Because the moment I entered his office this morning, he didn't look at me the same way he did at the interview yesterday. Some employees told me that I just need to be patient right now because Sir Brandon is having a hard-time accepting the fact that his girlfriend broke up with him. It was just a few weeks ago and he’s still upset so I have to bare with it.Hearing that news made me feel relieved. At least there is no hindrance like a girlfriend that would get mad once I tell him about Brent. But then, telling him when he’s disappointed would also be a hindrance.“I’m really sorry, Sir! Sorry!” I apologized.“Clean it up!” He threw the other papers he was holding. “And then print it again!”I apologized again then I went over to his table. He sat down on his swivel chair instead of standing up for me to have access to his table.“S-sir, can you move so I can take all the paper?” I asked.“I want to rest! Can you clean it up without disturbing me?” he exclaimed, irritated.My heart almost jumped out of my chest because of his sudden burst out. To avoid his anger, I quickly move to reach the papers. The wide table made it harder for me to reach it since I'm petite. I went on the left side to pick up the other papers and then on the right side to get the cup and saucer. But I couldn't reach the papers in front of him. I didn't have a choice but to go in front of him and tried to get it but because the table was wide, my breasts pressed on the table as I tried to reach it. He can see me trying hard but he seems determined not to move an inch.Is this really the Brandon I saw in the magazines? The Brandon that is almost perfect and has a good boy reputation? If he was always like this, how could I tell him about Brent? I’m afraid he’ll yell at me like this once I told him right away.After getting the papers I quickly threw it in the trash bin and looked for a cloth to wipe his table. I got it inside a small cabinet. After taking all the things that I need to use, I turned my head to Brandon’s table but to my surprise, I caught him staring at me, exactly to my bottom. He quickly turned his swivel to the other direction and I shook my head. Is he really looking at my buttocks? Shit…I gently wiped off every drop of coffee that was spilled all over his table desk. To reach the end, I leaned forward and my breast pressed again on the table. He looked in my direction and his eyes darted on my cleavage that was showing in front of him. I am lying if I say that I didn't want the way he stared at it but because I like it, I pressed it more to have him have a great look at my chest.I wiped the table slowly as I saw how a hint of desire glazed through his eyes. The way he looked away and a lump in between his neck moved up and down, I knew that he was attracted to me…“C-can you clean it up faster?” he asked, stuttering.Then a small smile carved into my lips, continuing on cleaning the table. Now I have a way to get him slowly.I should seduce him and then make him fall in love with me. In that way, it would be easier to talk about our son.Chapter Four: Don’t Come Near Me.Brandon’s POV:SHE DIDN’T RECOGNIZED me, and it’s frustrating so much that I become stubborn whenever she’s around. I want her to know that I am mad as fuck knowing that she didn’t remember everything that we’ve done that night. Maybe if I act heartless in front of her, she remembers.“Make sure to organize every folder, make it alphabetically order,” I told her.She quickly nodded and started to go to the shelves where my files are displayed. As she turned her back to me, I saw how her back curves perfectly to her plump behind. The way her hips swayed whenever she walks was so damn sexy that I couldn’t take my eyes off. I want her to stop wearing those kind of clothes ever since last week but knowing that I couldn’t have the chance to see that beautiful bottom stopped me from doing that. I know that I shouldn’t be this pervert but I couldn’t help when she’s showing off her pretty features. When she faced me carrying the box full of files, I quickly
Chapter Five: Have Lunch.Kayla’s POV:I CLENCHED MY chest as it beats faster than normal while remembering what happened earlier. I can still feel the intensity of the way he looks at me. His eyes that flicker from gray to yellow, then back to gray is noticeable. I really saw it, I just don’t know if it was true 'cause if it was, is there a scientific explanation to it? Moreover, the intense feeling I felt earlier, the way my heart beats faster as his skin touches mine, it was the same as how I felt the night we had sex. The spark between us the moment he touches my skin still lingers on me. There is something that urges me to keep on staring at his gray eyes. Now that I am sober, it feels surreal. I have fallen in love with someone before but this is way different.“Mom, are you okay?”I turned my head to Brent that stopped drawing shapes on his sketch pad when he noticed me. I smiled at him then straightened my back to sit properly on the couch. He didn’t smile back, waiting for my
Chapter Six: Coffee.I TRIED my best to hide my smile knowing that my plan to seduce Brandon worked. My eyes drifted to his wet lips, and I won’t deny that I am tempted. But then to make it even more effective, I guess stepping back is the best option right now…“I’m sorry… but I better decline your offer, Sir,” I replied.Brandon’s lips parted, he looked amazed by how I replied to him. Why? Did he think that I would give in right away? Yes, he is handsome and wealthy but that doesn’t mean he could get whoever woman he wants. If I want to seduce him by giving him sex, I would definitely submit right now. But my goal here is to make him love me. That’s why I should show him that I am not the ‘easy-to-get’ woman he thought.Using the back of my hand, I brushed off the stain of blood beside my lips. He bit my lower lip and it stung but it is fine. For as long as I know that I am succeeding my plan, a small wound won’t bother me.“I’m impressed,” he replied. “Is that your strategy?”My br
Chapter Seven: Regret.THE ride was silent. I was driving about twenty minutes and still, no one dared to talk even a word. This is why I’m bothered earlier. That we’ll surely be this awkward! If he didn’t ask about whatever he wanted related to work, I won’t say anything. Period. That’s what I am thinking of doing right now. I don’t want to talk first. When we finally reached the airport. We dropped off the parking area and he quickly unbuckled his seatbelt. I was busy with mine, and couldn't take it off when he leaned to me.“We have to hurry,” he said, then took the buckle in my hand.My heart pounded the moment his finger touched the back of my hand. His manly scent made its way to tempt me to sniff on his smell. I know I’m like pervert fantasizing over him while he was busy unbuckling the stocked buckle.“Shit,” he let out a cuss, and seemed frustrated. “There. Finally.”He heaved a euphoric sigh of relief after he unbuckled it. It was a relief for him but not for me when he lif
Chapter Eight: Better Than Ointment.THE next day, we attended another meeting before we left New York. Sir Brandon seems too tired while I regained my energy. I didn’t know if he got the sleep that he wanted last night but just by looking at him, it seems like he didn’t get enough sleep even though he drank way too much done me. I didn’t bother to ask, just by thinking about how he left the conversation that he started, I’m pissed. Our trip to New York and back to Atlanta was tiring. He told me not to go straight to the office. After a month of being his secretary, I haven’t been to his house. When we finally arrived, I was amazed by his modern style big house. From the outside to the interior, the designs were almost black, white, and brown. The receiving area was wide open. On the left were the black double-hung windows, and a monstera plant was standing beside the window. In the middle, there were four bamboo chairs and a small bamboo table in between, then a wide platform.“Leav
Chapter Nine: Phone.I KNOW that the moment I kissed Brandon, I will never have the chance to step back. Biting my lower lips, I knocked on Donna’s door. It’s been a while since we saw each other and I badly needed to tell her everything!Donna in her royal blue nighties was raising her right brow when she opened the door for me, her hair was tied in a bun, while her arms crossed over her chest.“What do you want?” she asked in a grumpy tone. “It’s been a month since you visited me!”“I have peach mango pie!” I showed her the paperbag I was holding. “Your favorite!”“Sorry, but my favorite has changed in the last two weeks! Since you’ve forgot your best friend, you didn't have any update on what’s my favorite or not—”“We kissed!” I stopped her by saying the most exciting part of what I am about to tell her.Her eyes widened. “Oh my God! Within a month, you’ve already kissed?” I hid my smile when she got curious about it. “I thought you don't like peach mango pie?” I asked.Without h
Chapter Ten: Dangerous.OUR steamy office romance was thrilling. It has been a month and we started to share each other’s heat. Thankfully, no one noticed what we do inside his office.“Good morning, Sir!” We all greeted him when he went inside.Brandon slightly winked and smiled at me before he continued walking. I bit my lower lip to hide my smile. How could he do that when there are lots of eyes looking at him?“Did he wink?” Ales asked.I blinked and shook my head before I sat down and continued typing on the computer, making his schedule for next week.“I don't know, I didn't see it,” I replied.“These past few weeks, I’ve noticed he’s smiling often and he’s in a good mood. Do you think he has a new girlfriend?”I shrugged. Girlfriend… we are not on that stage yet. We have no labels, just sharing each other's bliss of heat. I know it might last but I won't let that happen. Falling in love with me was my intention, and I was hoping that it will work by doing this.The phone beside
Chapter Eleven: Mad. I TRIED my best to hold back whatever that’s running into my mind. Whatever that he was talking about with Evan yesterday bothered me. I wanted to ask but I didn’t want to be a nuisance to him. Knowing that my plan was succeeding, I don't want to add fuel in between and let it burn into ashes. That wasn’t part of my business after all, so why do I care? “Did you see Sir Evan, yesterday?” Milly asked. I ate lunch with them today. I told Brandon to lessen our meet up every break because I don’t want other employees to notice that we are doing something inside his office. We have been eating lunch together for four consecutive days and I can feel how other employees are reacting to it. “Mmm, yeah. Why?” I replied. Milly shrugged. “Sir Evan was Sir Brandon’s right hand, didn’t you know?” I raised my brow. “Right hand?”“Yeah. He was like the most trusted person of Sir Brandon,” she replied. Sticking the sausage on my pork, I nodded. “Why did you bring it up an
Chapter Thirty-Five: Mafia.Evening came and we are still in our search for Kayla and Brent, but we still haven't found them. I couldn't sit still; my patience was wearing thin as we looked for them. I will not be calm until I find my girlfriend and my son.As I sat down on the sofa, my phone suddenly rang. I hastily grabbed it, hoping it might be Kayla, but I was disappointed to see that the displayed number on the screen was an unknown number.“Hello, who is this?”"Brandon…”From the other line, I heard the voice of a woman. And because I had been familiar with her voice for ten years, I would never forget her soft voice. The voice of the woman who betrayed me, who I loved for years but turned out to be a fraud!"Sarah," I called out to her. "Why did you call?! I am fucking busy!""Oh, you are busy? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you, but I wanted to tell you that your girlfriend and your son are here at our house."My eyes widened at what I heard. "What did you say? And how d
Chapter Thirty-Four: Liar. Kayla’s POV: I wondered as I looked up at the man standing in front of our house's door. He looked older than Mom. What puzzled me was why he was looking for my Mom? Perhaps he’s… "Are you Mom's new boyfriend?" I asked, raising my brow. He chuckled gently and then shook his head. "No, I'm not her new boyfriend." "If that's the case, then who are you? And why are you looking for my Mom?" He stared at me intently. His eyes seemed familiar, like I had seen them before, but I couldn't figure out where I had seen those eyes. "Let's just say we knew each other back in our youth..." "Did you have a relationship before?" I asked directly. My heart raced, I got nervous. I didn't know why, but I had a different suspicion now… A suspicion that could be possible. "Yes," he replied. "Is she here? I'd like to talk to her." I clenched my fists while staring at him, my heart was pounding with nervousness. Those eyes... I didn't want to jump to conclusions, but… w
Chapter Thirty-Three: Philomeno Deringer.“RETREAT.”Although Brandon wanted to attack them right now, he has to step back. Smelling a familiar scent of blood, he finally remembered where he smelled it; the blood smelled like Kayla.“Why? Did I fear you?” Philomeno asked. “Oh poor Alpha, I thought you are strong? Why do you want to retreat?”He remained silent, his eyes turned red back to his normal eye color. Brandon was so mad, but he needs to calm himself. He shouldn’t do things harshly especially now that he found out that Philomeno might be Kayla’s father.“I can’t believe that a mere silver and wolfsbane will make you back down!” Philomeno laughed.“I’ll get back to you, Philomeno.”After that, he turned his back and run away from them. “Fire!” Philomeno shouted.However, they weren’t able to shoot even one limb of Brandon’s men. They’ve already run away from the hideout, leaving Philomeno clueless. Even Evan didn’t know what’s with Brandon. He can sense that there was somethi
Chapter Thirty-Two: Possible.AFTER having dinner, Brent quickly yawned and asked if they can sleep now. His sleep was interrupted earlier.“You should sleep now,” Brandon said then held Kayla’s hand. “I’ll walk you to my room. You can sleep there tonight.Confused, Kayla looked up at Brandon. “You’re not sleeping with us?” she asked.Brandon pressed his lips as he looked into Kayla. He doesn’t want to tell her about what he was planning to do tonight because he doesn’t want her to worry. “I’ll just have to run some work. Don’t worry, I’ll be back later,” he replied. Trying to reassure her that everything was fine.Looking at Brandon, Kayla knew that there was something wrong. A while ago when they were eating dinner with his parents, she can feel that Brandon is hiding a secret from her. And it hurts knowing that he didn’t trust her enough to hide it.“Brandon, I know that there’s something wrong. I want to know what it is…”Brandon entwined their fingers while he was holding Brent
Chapter Thirty-One: She Didn't Know.THREE days had passed and Kayla couldn't go anywhere else aside from their house. Brandon didn't let her until he was sure that everything was fine. They were guarded by Lycans outside and Brandon seemed uncontented, he even hired Diether.“I think the guards outside are enough, why does Brandon need to hire you?” Kayla asked after rolling her eyes.She didn't mean to be rude but she couldn't help it. She’s still not convinced with Diether. It bothers her every time he’s inside their house. But for her siblings and Brent, Diether was fine. Was she the only one who’s feeling indifferent towards him?“The Alpha wants to make sure that you and your family are alright. I came from a pack warrior when I was still in our pack. Don’t worry, he did a background check on me before he decided to hire me as your guard. Why can't you trust me?” he asked.“Maybe my guts felt that you’re not a good guy,” Kayla replied.“Your guts must be wrong, Miss Kayla.”Afte
Chapter Thirty: Diether White.NOW he knows the reason why some of his plans were ruined. He never suspected Sara once, because he really loves her and she’s a kind woman. Turned out that there was evil that was hiding behind her masked innocence.After he interrogates the human and the Lycan who attempted to abduct Kayla and Brent, he sents Diether to his home while he ordered his men to kill the Lycan who didn’t say anything even though he tried so hard to ask. While the human, sent him to their underground prison, he hadn’t decided on what to do with him.Brandon was sitting on the sofa while holding his head. He still couldn’t process what happened and what he discovered tonight. It was hard for him. His relationship with Kayla and their son was just getting started yet these problems are getting their way to living happily. He only wants peace for them but how would it happen if he has a lot of secrets lying beneath his identity as a C.E.O of Moore Food Corporation?A warm hand s
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Fooled.JUST BY thinking of Brandon, Kayla was surprised that he finally arrived. She was shocked by how Brandon took down the Lycan without doing much effort. He punched it once and it was already thrown to the ground. Kayla was still in shock, when Bradon lifted his head to her, making eye contact. Soon, Brent run towards him and was about to attack but Brandon embraced him and Brent started to calm down.“It was his first time, right?” Diether asked.Brandon didn't answer Diether, instead, he glared at him. “My Lycans lost their conscious, how did they take them down when they are one of the strongest warriors?” “I… didn’t know. Why are you looking at me like I have anything to do with this?”Shortly, Brent finally calmed down and he started to go back to his human form. As soon as Kayla saw that Brent was all fine, she didn’t hesitate to run toward him. Anthon opened the door and run to their mother. Fortunately, she’s fine, just minor bruises.“Your mother,
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Midnight Attack.Third Person POV:“LOOK I am not your enemy here, I know that you’re worried that I might hurt your family but trust me. I’m sure that there’s someone looking over Scott’s family.”Diether’s eyes looked sincere while saying those words towards Brandon. While Kayla was still not convinced, Brandon felt that. He held her hand and squeezed it gently.“Thank you for worrying for them, but I guess those people you are seeing are my guards.”Diether’s forehead wrinkled, seemed unconvinced but he just shrugged. “Alright… I think I should go now. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you. But if something happens, I’m still here to rescue. I am their neighbor, I can’t just sit there doing nothing if something might happen…” he said before leaving.After Diether left, Brandon turned his attention to Kayla, who was still worried. He smiled at her while entwining their fingers.“I think you don't have to worry. If your gut-feelings are right, my guards are there to r
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Hunters.I WOKE up late because I didn't get enough sleep last night. The whole night I’ve been worried about that man who talked to Sharlotte. I know that Brandon sent guards that were almost like air, so we couldn't see them. But I’m still worried.I was still groggy from sleep. Slowly walking to the kitchen to see if my Mom already cooked for us. But I almost dropped my jaw the moment I saw who was sitting on our table while talking gracefully with Mom!“Mom!” I exclaimed. “Why are you letting a stranger eat on our table?”Raising her head to me, the smile on her face subsided the moment she saw me.“Kayla, you're getting too rude. That's not how I raised you! Come on and sit, Brent wakes Sharlotte and Anthon for breakfast.”“What? And you’re going to wake up my siblings just to eat with a stranger?” I asked. “This man is flirting with my sister last night! And when I asked Sharlotte to go inside, he glared at me! He glared!” I said, pointing out the last word