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NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-“Our baby Briana!” Ma’am Veronica called her niece sweetly. She excitedly approached Briana and hugged her.When Briana and I met our eyes, I sweetly smiled.For some unknown reason I can’t fathom, my heart beat faster with joy when I saw Briana.“Nathalie, are you okay?” Esther asked me in a whisper.I looked at Esther in surprise; her smile and nod followed. “Yes, I’m okay.”“Why are you crying?”My eyes widened. She gestured toward my face, afterward I stroked my cheek.There is part of my cheek that is wet. That’s why my eyes are hurting because of tears that I didn’t realize.“Are you sure you’re okay?” Esther asked me reassuringly.“Yes. I recalled something upon seeing Briana.” I confessed to her once more.It wasn’t hard to tell Esther the truth. It is possible that in this mansion, where I didn’t know what could happen to me, she was always there guiding me like a mother.Esther rubbed my back. She was silent, but her facial expression showed she unders
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-I glanced at Briana’s condition. She looked like a scared kitten as she looked back and forth between Sir Calix and Ma’am Veronica.I wanted to intervene and take Briana away so she wouldn’t witness this incident, but I couldn’t do it until Sir Calix gave me permission to take his daughter away. I am not her mother who has the right to take her under any circumstances.“Do you understand what you’re saying, Calix?” Ma’am Veronica had a grin on her lips. “Oh, do you know what you’re saying?”It seems that ma’am Veronica had something to say that Sir Calix could not answer those questions.“I doubt it.” Ma’am Veronica answered her own questions. “I’ll take my niece to her room first. I’ll talk to her first to make her understand that the only person she trusts in this mansion won’t be able to come for now.”Now I understand a little. Looks like Ma’am Veronica is the only person Briana trusts.Ma’am Veronica raised her hand towards Briana. “Come on, baby. I’ll tak
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-I can’t deny that I smiled at Esther’s last words to me before heading to Briana’s room. It makes me feel like I’m a worthy person–in this job, even though I don’t know how my resume ended up with Sir Calix. Arriving outside Brianna’s room, I was about to knock, but it opened from the inside and I saw Ma’am Veronica.I went to the left side to make way for her.Once she stepped out in the room, she faced me, crossing her arms. “No matter what Calix calls you, the truth won’t change that you’re not right for her, so if you’re under the illusion that she’ll like you, stop it. Calix won’t like someone like you.” She said with a sneer.I wish I could let him know that I never thought about that. Being betrayed by the people I love, it’s like I’m afraid to love again. Maybe it’s because I’m just like this.“Try to hurt even the tip of my niece’s hair, and I will hold you accountable.”Maybe that’s why ma’am Veronica’s concern about Sir Calix is for Briana. She doesn
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-Sir Calix was running through my mind all night–what he had told me.If I was to be fired, it would mean I had to pay my debts to him. This job was all I could count on for my mother and me for other expenses.I shook my head and dismissed the worry. I am still here at Sir Calix’s mansion, there was still hope I would stay. And instead of worrying, I should be working on a way to feed Brianna.When I left the room, I went straight to Brianna’s room. I knocked on the door three times before entering.I felt scared again as soon as I saw Brianna hadn’t touched her food that I had brought her last night before going to bed after her father had talked to me. But my worry for her prevailed. Even though she didn’t feel like eating, Brianna was definitely starving at this hour.I took the food tray and upon seeing Brianna, who was sleeping; I sighed silently.I left her room and went straight to the dining room.I was surprised to see Sir Calix eating breakfast, drink
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-Every pair of eyes in front of me was full of concern for Brianna.“I told you all, it’s not just Ma’am Veronica who wants to eat with Brianna, she also wants to eat with her father.” Said Donna, one of the four maids here. She is 28 years old, she is only 2 years older than me, so we talk a bit more formally.“Why don’t you all seem to be sure?” I asked them, which caught their attention.“That’s how it is, Nathalie.” Lily replied, she is already 35 years old. “Ever since Ma’am Venice died, Brianna has become distant from everyone here.”“Because of that,” Emma continued, she is 36 years old. “We are not sure what Brianna wants, what we should do to make her happy.”“Just now we made sure from you that what Brianna wants to happen is for Sir Calix to eat together.” Linda said. She is also 35 years old.“And even Calix didn’t know that Brianna wanted to eat with her. None of us had any idea what Brianna wanted.” Esther also said.——————————After talking to them
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-When Brianna and I arrived at the kitchen, it expressed time stopped as everyone here stopped what they were doing while looking at us.“Can I join in the cooking?” I asked permission, and then I looked at the mansion’s personal chef. “Brianna and I would like to cook, if possible?” I seek approval from Edwin, the 58 years’ old head chef of this mansion.“You and Brianna? Will you cook?”“If possible?” I query. “Brianna wants to cook for Sir Calix for their dinner.”“Their dinner?” the people here asked in unison.“Certainly.” Edwin took off his apron. “We’ll go out first so we don’t disturb your cooking. And you probably know the meaning…”I replied with a nod and a smile.What Edwin was referring to was that Brianna wasn’t used to being around many people yet.Brianna and I followed the people out of the kitchen with our eyes.When Brianna and I were alone in the kitchen, I sat down in front of her and took my hand off hers. “We are going to cook. Okay?”Bria
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-I let Brianna slip out of the hug and after a moment she pulled away from the hug. She looked at me with her brown innocent eyes, no sadness, no fear–it’s an eye that’s purely cute.“Do you have a pancake flavor you like? Like banana, chocolate, nutella, apple, cinnamon?Brianna nodded.“Do you want us to do all of that?” I asked, holding back tears.Brianna nodded several times rapidly.“Let’s get all the ingredients ready first?”Once she nodded, we stood up together.“Let’s find the aprons first.”I looked at the door where Edwin was pointing in a direction, then in an instant they suddenly disappeared from my sight. When I looked at Brianna, she was looking at the door.That’s why the people at the door suddenly stuck themselves to the wall, to hide and not be seen through the door.“I think the aprons are there. Come on, let’s go.”On one side there was a wooden hanger rack stand where there were many aprons of the same black color and size. I took one and
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-Brianna didn’t eat all night last night. I fed her a few times, but she kept throwing the food on the floor.I asked Esther’s permission for Brianna to have a face call with Sir Calix, and she approved Brianna’s request. After I told Brianna about that, she ignored me. She lay in bed all night until she fell asleep.The sun was about setting, but Sir Calix had not returned and Brianna still hadn’t eaten.After I checked on Brianna, I left her room.I thought of only one approach to get Brianna to eat, and that would cost me my job. However, her health is more important. I can still find another job. I just hope I can ask Sir Calix about the debts I owe him.I went to the dining table where Esther was fixing food for Brianna.“Did Brianna agree to eat?” I shook my head, a silent expression of my sorrow. “But I thought of a way for her to eat.”“What is it? Is there anything I can help with so we can feed her?”“Yes.”“Okay, what is it?”“Let’s call Ma’am Veronica
NATHALIE’S POV-When we arrived at the airport earlier, someone picked us up and we went straight inside the plane. Such an event did not surprise me. Of course I was with Sir Calix.I didn’t even hold the ticket. I didn’t even have time to read where we were going because I thought we were going to Los Angeles and then we rushed to get on.“Sir, you will not kidnap me?”He squeezed his eyes shut, facing me, then opened them. “Do you always think I’m going to kidnap you?”I shook my head quickly, denying it. “I’m just verifying, sir.” I made an excuse.“I have someone important to meet.”I pursed my lips, not knowing what to say.“Excuse me.” He said when his phone rang.I peered out the back window.I couldn’t help but smile as I looked outside. Molokai is beautiful in pictures and even more beautiful in person. The trees, the beaches, the fresh air, and most of all the food–the seafood.I used to only dream of going to Molokai because of the peaceful surroundings, but now I’m here
NATHALIE’S POV-I GASP and made sure that no sound would come out of my mouth. I covered my mouth with both my hands while looking at the person next to me.How is Sir Calix next to me? We slept next to each other the entire night? Closing my eyes last night, I can’t remember anything because of excessive sleepiness.I let out a sigh before looking at my body. I felt relieved upon seeing that all the clothes I wore last night remained whole.My eyes widened as I exhaled when Sir Calix turned to face my side. He remained asleep and appeared soundly sleeping. I waved my palm over his face. “He’s still asleep.” I breathe.I didn’t realize a few seconds had passed, turned into a minute as I was looking at him. It was unfair. Why doesn’t he have an ugly angle? Why is he even more handsome when he’s asleep?Sir Calix scratched the back of his neck, which worried me. I remained motionless and held my breath until he finished scratching.I slowly got off the bed. I saw the blanket wasn’t p
NATHALIE’S POV-Before Sir Calix and I began to move, we were stunned when Harrison grabbed my arm. When Sir Calix directed his gaze at Harrison, Harrison let go of my arm and raised both of his hands with a smile.“Just curious.” Harrison said, laughing. “Okay, you both can leave in front of me now.”Before I could ask Sir Calix, he had already pulled me away. He had a tight grip on my wrist, enough I couldn’t remove his grip and I wouldn’t get hurt.As we continued walking out of the Night market, I was nervous. I hope he knew where Harrison’s hotel was? Perhaps he would take me to the hotel.Upon leaving the Night market, we got into a black car. He said nothing to the driver where we were going. The driver started the car.During the trip, many thoughts ran through my mind about the reason for Sir Calix’s sudden departure and where we could be going. Esther must have said to him, I will be come back to his mansion to talk him about my debt.My eyes grew wide in a flash of panic
NATHALIE’S POV-“Are you ready, Sir Harrison?” I asked with a chuckle.He unbuttoned two buttons on his shirt. “Can you just do it here?” he pointed to his neck.“No problem.”Sir Harrison brought his neck closer to me. I also came a little closer.Before doing what I was going to do to him, I blew my hand in front of him.“Nat, what you did made me nervous..”“Don’t worry, Sir Harrison. Relax. Neck.”He tilted his head. I prepared my hand and did his punishment.“Ouch!” he shouted after I flicked my finger on his neck. “It hurt.”“I only did it weakly, sir.” I said as I adjusted my seat.“Thank you. You still did it weakly.” There was a sarcastic tone of humor in Sir Harrison’s voice. “I’ll be the one to shuffle the cards. Maybe you’re cheating me.”I extended my hands. “Go, Sir.” I said, holding back my laughter.Sir Harrison and I play 'uno' cards. The loser gets a forehead flick. We’d been playing for over an hour and we’d played a few times. He hadn’t won even once. The first t
CALIX ZANDER’S POV-Upon returning to my mansion, I hurriedly got out of the car. I didn’t hesitate to close the backseat door and went straight inside.“Where is that woman?” I suppressed a shout when I saw Esther.“Who is the woman you’re looking for?” Esther asked, confused. “Whoever it is, you’ll figure it out later. About Nathalie, is it true you–”I marched straight upstairs to her room the instant I heard her name. I knocked on the guest room door.“What’s going on, why do you seem so angry?” Esther asked who was following me.“Do you know Nathalie called Brianna stupid?” “Huh? Are you sure about what you’re saying?”“Veronica told me what she saw. Nathalie was trying to feed Brianna but Brianna wouldn’t eat so she called my daughter stupid and called her some kind of hurtful words.”“Huh?” Esther said, still confused.I let out a sharp sign. I couldn’t believe what I had just learned. I thought my daughter was in good hands with Nathalie, but the woman deceived me.I raised
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-Brianna didn’t eat all night last night. I fed her a few times, but she kept throwing the food on the floor.I asked Esther’s permission for Brianna to have a face call with Sir Calix, and she approved Brianna’s request. After I told Brianna about that, she ignored me. She lay in bed all night until she fell asleep.The sun was about setting, but Sir Calix had not returned and Brianna still hadn’t eaten.After I checked on Brianna, I left her room.I thought of only one approach to get Brianna to eat, and that would cost me my job. However, her health is more important. I can still find another job. I just hope I can ask Sir Calix about the debts I owe him.I went to the dining table where Esther was fixing food for Brianna.“Did Brianna agree to eat?” I shook my head, a silent expression of my sorrow. “But I thought of a way for her to eat.”“What is it? Is there anything I can help with so we can feed her?”“Yes.”“Okay, what is it?”“Let’s call Ma’am Veronica
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-I let Brianna slip out of the hug and after a moment she pulled away from the hug. She looked at me with her brown innocent eyes, no sadness, no fear–it’s an eye that’s purely cute.“Do you have a pancake flavor you like? Like banana, chocolate, nutella, apple, cinnamon?Brianna nodded.“Do you want us to do all of that?” I asked, holding back tears.Brianna nodded several times rapidly.“Let’s get all the ingredients ready first?”Once she nodded, we stood up together.“Let’s find the aprons first.”I looked at the door where Edwin was pointing in a direction, then in an instant they suddenly disappeared from my sight. When I looked at Brianna, she was looking at the door.That’s why the people at the door suddenly stuck themselves to the wall, to hide and not be seen through the door.“I think the aprons are there. Come on, let’s go.”On one side there was a wooden hanger rack stand where there were many aprons of the same black color and size. I took one and
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-When Brianna and I arrived at the kitchen, it expressed time stopped as everyone here stopped what they were doing while looking at us.“Can I join in the cooking?” I asked permission, and then I looked at the mansion’s personal chef. “Brianna and I would like to cook, if possible?” I seek approval from Edwin, the 58 years’ old head chef of this mansion.“You and Brianna? Will you cook?”“If possible?” I query. “Brianna wants to cook for Sir Calix for their dinner.”“Their dinner?” the people here asked in unison.“Certainly.” Edwin took off his apron. “We’ll go out first so we don’t disturb your cooking. And you probably know the meaning…”I replied with a nod and a smile.What Edwin was referring to was that Brianna wasn’t used to being around many people yet.Brianna and I followed the people out of the kitchen with our eyes.When Brianna and I were alone in the kitchen, I sat down in front of her and took my hand off hers. “We are going to cook. Okay?”Bria
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-Every pair of eyes in front of me was full of concern for Brianna.“I told you all, it’s not just Ma’am Veronica who wants to eat with Brianna, she also wants to eat with her father.” Said Donna, one of the four maids here. She is 28 years old, she is only 2 years older than me, so we talk a bit more formally.“Why don’t you all seem to be sure?” I asked them, which caught their attention.“That’s how it is, Nathalie.” Lily replied, she is already 35 years old. “Ever since Ma’am Venice died, Brianna has become distant from everyone here.”“Because of that,” Emma continued, she is 36 years old. “We are not sure what Brianna wants, what we should do to make her happy.”“Just now we made sure from you that what Brianna wants to happen is for Sir Calix to eat together.” Linda said. She is also 35 years old.“And even Calix didn’t know that Brianna wanted to eat with her. None of us had any idea what Brianna wanted.” Esther also said.——————————After talking to them