*Sierra*Being in the car with Jayden Grey was breathtakingly painful. By that I mean I was forcing myself to breathe and relax. I was aware of how our knees touched. He didn’t speak much for the short car ride to the fast food joint.Imagine my surprise when we pulled up at this fancy place. I narrowed my eyes, wondering if the super rich had a different definition for fast food and takeaway.Jayden got out and stretched out his hand for me. I took it almost too quickly. Brian got out using the left door and walked in. So this was a regular spot for them. I realized he still had my hand and I coughed.“After you,” he said and I smiled. His voice when he spoke was just so sexy.I walked into this simple yet classy restaurant and followed Jayden to a reserved table. The hostess left us in the care of a waitress who smiled at us.“Will you be having the usual Brian?” she asked. Brian nodded and she turned to me, handing me a menu.“Welcome back Mr. Jay, want to try our special for the da
*Jayden*I arrived home with Brian after we dropped off Sierra at her apartment. Yes I am glad that I know where she stays but I am puzzled at her behavior.I feel like everything was okay until the last few moments when she spaced out. I don’t think I said anything hurtful. I sighed and headed to my room. As usual the housekeepers had cleaned my room making sure not to disturb anything.A quick shower will help me focus and refresh my body and mind. I got out of my suit and put them in the laundry chute on the far side of the wall. My bathing robe had been switched out for a clean set, one was hanging beside the door to the shower.I looked longingly at the bathtub. A long bath would do good but in the end I settled for the shower. One of the perks of having money is hot water throughout the day. I turned on the faucet and steaming hot water hit my body.After my shower I headed to Brian’s room to tuck him in. On school days he had early nights, that wasn’t a debate. Well unless he ha
*Sierra*I woke up to a wet pillow and my beddings all over the bed. My hair is tousled and I wondered if I was fighting someone in my sleep as I cried or what. The only thing about my dream that lingered on was this dreary feeling as if something bad had happened or was about to happen.I take a deep breath and let it out, getting a whiff of my morning breath. It was like a dog died in my mouth. That’s the first thing I am doing, brushing my teeth and drinking lots of water. It took me an hour to freshen up then I focused on cleaning my little apartment.The gala was to start in the evening and I had free time until then. I spent the morning cleaning up and then decided to do a web search on what to expect at the gala. Though Frankie had updated me on what I will do, I just wanted to be safe.I also did another search on Jayden but like yesterday I didn’t get any new information. I frowned as I realized that Frankie hadn’t given me an exact time that I would be leaving. Did that mean
*Jayden*Frankie walked into my office holding another sheaf of forms in her hand.“I really hope that those aren’t for me to read and sign,” I told her. I secretly hated doing paperwork, just reading and signing and she knew it after telling her many times. The only papers I enjoyed reading were newspapers and Brian’s report cards.“Some of them are yours, like four or five,” She said, putting them on my desk. “Also Sierra has reported to her desk.”“Any particular reason that you are telling me that?” I growled at her.“You are the one who told me in the morning to tell you when she arrives,” Frankie replied, staring back at me. Wasn’t she the one who was flinching yesterday and the day before when I asked her about hiring a new person? Either she was growing balls or something was up today.“Are you worried about today?” I asked her to take the edge out of my voice.“No sir, she replied almost immediately, “This isn’t my first rodeo.”True it wasn’t her first rodeo. If there was som
*Jayden*“Look you little girl, I do not care who you are. You will do as I say,” the voice shouted.I slowly made my way to the front making sure not to be seen. A woman the same age as Janie was shouting at Sierra. I saw Angela watching from her desk wanting to help and just as she was about to leave her station, she saw me and I shook my head.I wanted to see how Sierra would handle it. I didn’t know what the problem was but I wanted to see her skills. I found it amusing that she called Sierra a little girl.Sierra never faltered and she kept on smiling, speaking in a low but firm voice. I couldn’t hear her words due to the distance. I looked closely at the woman trying to remember who she was. She was familiar and I racked my brain trying to recall who she was.As she kept on berating Sierra her voice rang a bell and the picture of the prime time news showed up. No wonder he was familiar.She was the news anchor at one of the news stations in the country. I was very sure that Frank
*Sierra*I followed Cynthia to the corridor and into the super wide elevator. I have only used the guest elevators at the front twice so I was surprised at its size.Cynthia still had her hand around my shoulders. “This is the goods and service lift for staff. Unlike the others it has access to all fifteen floors. The break room is up on the rooftop. The view is actually breath-taking.”I watched the numbers on the display rise, as we ascended. I was glad that I had controlled myself and not burst into tears back at the desk. I didn’t want my teammates,Frankie and Jayden, to think I was a softie.But who am I kidding. Deep down I know that I am a soft hearted being and always have been but these last few months especially after the breakup with Mark, my defenses have just all but disappeared.I can count the number of days that I haven’t cried myself to sleep, or cried in the shower. I moved out of my old town to get a new change of environment and get over my breakup but it looks like
*Sierra*His lips crashed down on mine in a hungry kiss,and I found myself pulling him closer to me. By now his hot body was firmly close to me and I swear I could feel his hardness bulging against me. He grabbed my waist and pulled me into him and damn he was huge down there.My heart was beating very fast, matching his pace. I felt his left hand travel down my waist and land on my ass that he lightly caressed as if testing my reaction. I reacted by putting my hand around his neck and across the back of his neck.He was kissing me hard ,sucking and tasting as though he would die if he didn't get enough of me. I slightly pushed him away.“We shouldn’t,” I mumbled, “We will be caught, what if somebody walks in?”His hand was still on my ass and he was firmly squeezing it without a care in the world. I swear it felt good and had we been alone at home only God knows what would happen next.“Don’t worry,” he tried to reassure me, “Cynthia is busy for the next thirty minutes at the VIP.”He
*Jayden*The alarm clock beeped three. I turned in my bed feeling sleepless before getting up. I walked down the hallway and went into Brian’s room where he was sleeping peacefully. I got home in time to tuck him in. It was a Friday night so his bedtime was eleven but he was busy working on a school project and he had finished it before time.When I tucked him in, we went through the usual charade of talking about school and what new thing he discovered or experienced today. The previous night he had mentioned his experience with Sierra and when he spoke it brought joy to his little face. Today the light wasn’t there and it didn’t require rocket science for me to find out. However I wanted to be sure and that’s why I had a small plan in mind that I would execute when the sun rose.My mind went back to a few hours earlier where it was just Sierra and me in the room. Things had been intense between us and I could feel that she wanted me just as much as I wanted her.I also hoped that it
*Sierra*Nathan Sinclair had a few words with me in private just before we left. He told me he was happy that I was back and to look after his godson and Brian.His driver dropped us at the hospital where Jayden and I went to see Brian. He was awake and glad to see me. We found Llewellyn having an animated discussion with him about machines. Amanda was also with them having come from work.I looked at Jayden expecting to see a frown of disapproval but there was none. Apparently the quickest way to Jayden’s heart was through his son. My thoughts were proved right when Jayden called Llewellyn aside and they went outside to talk. I half expected to hear angry voices.They came back in minutes later all laughing heartily. The way they were all budding up one couldn’t tell they had just exchanged blows a few hours earlier. Something about male friendships was so basic yet pure.Unlike how I was with Lisa. It was sad that she met her demise that way. I wouldn’t have wished that to happen t
*Jayden*“You are poor compared to his standards,” Sierra whispered in my ear. I nodded in agreement though I knew she was trying to tease me.“Well he is my mentor and all. The student should never outshine the master.”The helicopter landed on a heliport and there were three carts waiting for us all. Sierra, Lorraine, Cynthia and I entered. Frankie and The security and police chief stepped into the other and Nathan took one by himself.The carts drove us through the expansive land all the way to the cluster of buildings.“What are all these houses?” Sierra asked as we passed the second mansion.“There are seven mansions on this huge acreage,” the driver answered. “All of them are well maintained and ready to host anyone at a moment’s notice. There is also a golf course, three rivers, a large chunk of Dorrington Forest, those buildings behind the clump of trees are a library, recreation center, stables and a small racing track.”“It is basically like a small town, there is even a pol
*Jayden*My phone was in my hand and I read the text again. A second text had arrived and it told me to come alone, not even with the driver.The address was one of the abandoned warehouses at the city limits. It had been so long since I drove myself, but to keep Sierra safe I followed their instructions.A thousand thoughts rushed through my head as to who kidnapped her and why. What was their motive? This was the third red light and I was doing so deliberately. I may have been forced not to tell anyone but I sure as hell was going to leave a track. I had told Dave to drop me home and go back to the hospital. As soon as he had left I went to the garage and picked out my first car that I bought with my own money. It was a four door sedan, black with a gold stripe detail all around the car.I cussed and wished I had taken Sierra’s new number to confirm where she was. I had had the idea that it was all a hoax to get me but an image had been sent of her. She was wearing the same clothes
*Sierra*I got up in the morning and went to see Cynthia at her old place at The Purple Mirage. I commented on it and she told me that she occasionally came back here so that the place doesn’t feel neglected. I went to my old house and saw it was now bare.I went back to the hospital where I found Llewellyn waiting for me. He was worried as I had left in the morning without telling him. I hugged him to apologize and explained he was sleeping and I didn’t want to wake him up.Jayden walked up to us and we followed him inside. He asked me a question and I told him I went to see Cynthia at The Purple Mirage. I entered the room and stood by Brian’s bed. I stroked his cheek but he was still asleep.There was a nurse who was checking his vitals. Jayden joined me and asked the nurse a few questions.“Is something wrong?” Jayden asks. I saw Frankie looking a little distressed.“Lisa hasn’t reported to work for the last two days. I sent someone to The Purple Mirage but she isn’t answering the
*Sierra*Her next words made me sit up quickly in shock.I jumped out of bed and put on the lights. I looked for warm clothing and then grabbed a small bag that would carry my purse as well as a few other items.I heard a knock on the door just as I was about to leave. There stood Mrs. Wango and Llewellyn.“Is everything okay?” she asked me. “Where are you headed to at this time?”“Jayden’s son has been involved in an accident that’s all I know.” I told them. “How are you here?”“We were heading home from the bakery and we saw all the lights in your cottage come on, so we wanted to find out we thought maybe you were being robbed,” Llewellyn explained. That explained the metal bar in his hand and the small basket in Mrs. Wango’s hands.“I know we can’t stop you from traveling now but let Llewellyn accompany you, after all you only have about thirty minutes to get the night bus. I will be less worried knowing you have him by your side.”I followed them back to the house where Llewellyn
*Jayden*I joined Sierra but Brian was asleep. I asked the nurse inside about his progress and said that he was naturally sleeping and not sedated anymore. Frankie walked in looking all harassed. “Is something wrong?”“Lisa hasn’t reported to work for the last two days. I sent someone to The Purple Mirage but she isn’t answering the door nor is she picking up calls. How is Brian?”“He is still sleeping but he is fine,” I told her. “If she doesn’t show up today, we will gain access to her house and alert the authorities. We can still do your blood test.”“What do you mean Lisa is missing?” Sierra asked. I had forgotten she was in the room.Frankie looked at me and I nodded, “Lisa hasn’t reported to work since Tuesday. Her phone is off network and as you heard she isn’t opening the door.”Sierra got up and left the room holding her phone. I went and arranged for Frankie to have her blood sample taken and tested. She received a call and had to go outside to answer it.I walked back to t
*Jayden*I stayed by Brian’s side for some more hours until it was dark.I got up and stretched, letting blood flow to my numb body parts. He was still sleeping and I thought I could go and see Sierra. I smiled at that thought and asked if Dave was around. He told me he was in the parking lot. He pulled up outside the entrance and I got in.“Any changes?” he inquired after I sat down.“He is the same, just sleeping,” I told him.“Where to?” he asked me. I told him the hotel and he nodded. I swear I almost saw a smile on his face.The drive was short and as I got out he said, “Chrysanthemum Floor, 1st Petal.”He drove the car away and wisely because I was about to retort. Well at least I won’t have to go to the reception and ask for her room. I wonder how he knew what room she was in though.I went up the private lift and got off the top floor. I rang the bell and the door opened almost immediately. Sierra stood at the doorway in the hotel robes. She looked splendid and sexier than I ha
*Jayden*I was in the office when I saw my phone ring and the number was Selspur’s biggest hospital. I wondered who was calling and why.“Hello,” I said tentatively.“Jayden, there has been an accident and Brian is in hospital,” I heard Olga’s voice over the phone. “You should come as soon as possible.”“I am on my way,” I said and hung up. Frankie happened to enter my office at that moment and she saw the look on my face.“What happened?” she asked me putting down the file in her hand.“It is Brian he is injured and I don’t know what happened, that was Olga.”“Then let us go,” She said urgently. I shook my head and told her to stay behind and continue running the office.“I will update you as soon as possible. Also I want you to inform Lorraine, but not my parents at the moment.”I rushed outside and found Dave waiting, the car door opened and he was ready to drive out as soon as I got in. Frankie had told him already and he drove quickly to the hospital.I jumped out of the car and
*Olga* I woke up early at six but both Frankie and Jayden had gone to work. I hadn’t heard them leave. I rolled to the other side and covered myself not wanting to feel the cold air. After receiving Mark’s confirmation to participate in the plan I had slept peacefully. I got up hours later to hear the gardener whistling outside merrily. I quickly freshened up and went to the living room and made myself a quick breakfast.It was almost noon and there was a chef who was busy doing the weekly prep for Jayden’s fridge. I sweet talked him to also make me something for lunch to which he agreed.Nala had already left for the training so Brian was up in his room. I rubbed my stomach out of habit and sighed. I went outside to the back and looked at the tree. It hadn’t shown any signs of growth but as it wasn’t dead that was reassuring.George was taking good care of it and with time Jayden and I will be standing under it. Of course he will never know why it was planted in the first place. That