A Long Time Dream

Rayna's POV.

“Ma'am, you called for me.” Laura said, standing before me with both hands clasped in front to her. “I came down here immediately I got your message.” 

“Good. You seem so promising.” I said, lowering the screen of my laptop and lifting my gaze to her with a smile on my lips as I leaned back on my chair. “You may sit, please.” 

I gestured with a hand towards the chair on the other side of the desk.

“So, how can I be of help to you ma'am?” she asked, with an excited catch in her voice. “I will do my everything in my power to give you the best results.” 

Well, I have also heard that a good number of times but in the end, many of those who said so fell short of expectations. However, like I said earlier, she appeared rather promising and would do a good job for me. 

“I just need your help with something.” I said, leaning forward as I clasped my hands together on the desk. 

“Anything ma'am, just tell me.” she said, her eyes brightened at the words. “I will get it done as soon as possible.” 

“Alright, I will, but before I do that, I'd like to ask.” I said, narrowing my gaze at the words. “Is there something you've been wanting to do for a while now? Or somewhere you've been planning to go?” 

“Yes, ma'am.” she said, nodding her head. “Actually, there's a place I've always wanted to go to my whole life. However, my parents couldn't afford it, so I lived the most of my life fantasizing about it.” 

“I am so sorry to hear that.” I said, in a soft voice. “However, where is that place exactly?” 

“It is Paris, ma'am.” she said, with a smile on her lips. “I have always wanted to go there my whole life.” 

“Alright then, what if I told you that you could actually go to Paris?” I asked, trying to study her reaction. “What if I told you that you wouldn't have to fantasize about it anymore but be there for real? What would you say?” 

“Really?” she gasped, her hands flying to cover her mouth while she blinked her eyes rapidly in surprise. “I would love that so much ma'am.” 

“Alright then, however I need a little favor from you.” I said, pinching my fingers together to indicate how little. “And after that you can have a long week vacation in Paris.” 

“I am listening ma'am, tell me what I need to do.” she said, leaning forward on her chair and actively showing interest. “If possible, I'll give you feedback today.” 

“No, no. I don't need you to rush it.” I said, shaking my head. “I need you to take your time so, you'll be able to give the result that I want. Rushing is not an option here.”

“Alright ma'am.” she said, her voice dropping. “I will take my time to give you the best result.”

“Alright, I need you to go closer to Mr Malcolm.” I said, with a meaningful look in my eyes. “I have a feeling that he's hiding a few things from me and I want to know them. So, you get close to him and help me get some information out of him.” 

As the words fell upon her eyes, the look on her face turned impossible. Well, I didn't need to convince her so much. If she really wanted to go to Paris just like she said, then she would actually accept my offer. 

“Wouldn't he grow suspicious of my unusual closeness to him if I choose to get the information you want from him?” she asked, her voice laced with concern.

On the one hand, she was right. He would most definitely suspect that she was up to something. But, on the other hand, I knew that Malcolm had an eye for young ladies. And Laura just happened to be the perfect bait to get to him. So, even if there was any chance that he would figure out she was up to something, his undeniable attraction to young women would do justice to that.

“I can assure you, there's nothing to worry about.” I said, with a knowing look. “Just do as I have said, and there will be no problems.”

“Alright ma'am. However, how often do I need to report back to you?” she asked, her brows taking a quizzical dip. “Every hour?” 

“Well, not necessarily.” I said, shaking my head. “However, I need you to tell me when he's going out and whom he's meeting with.” 

“That would mean checking his cellphone ma'am.” she said, as if just realizing that was what it entailed. “What if I get caught?”

“Don't you worry about that.” I said, flashing a smile across her worried face. “If there's anything you should concern yourself, then it should be the task at hand and your supposed trip to Paris.” 

“Alright ma'am. I will find a way to gain access to his cellphone.” she said, with a subtle nod of her head. “However, is that all?” 

“Of course, it is.” I said, with a note of firmness in my voice. “Like I said earlier, it's a little favor. Who knows? I might even decide to extend your stay over there to a month. But, it all depends on you.” 

“I will make sure to tell you about his every move ma'am.” she said, sounding as if she wanted to pay him back for something which he did to her.

There was that. Also, who wouldn't love a trip to Paris with the chances of an extension of their stay in plain sight? However, I knew that if I was able to get to Malcolm then Sebastian wouldn't be an issue. With that confidence he had, it was only right that he had someone backing him up, and I just want to know who the person happens to be.

“That will be all for now.” I said, bringing closer the document I was going through earlier before she stepped in. “You may leave.” 

However, as she righted herself from the chair and ambled towards the door, she stopped mid-stride as if she'd forgotten to say something.

“Is there something you want to say?”