RayaI can't explain the relief I felt at seeing my boss. It was like the evil words he had said to me never existed, and I glanced at the officer, "See I told you that I knew nothing about it.""Still, we'll have to keep your account frozen until we figure everything out. That'll be all then.""Wait!" I couldn't control the horrified look that blossomed on my face, "What about my money?""What money?" Both Kendall and Mr. Sterling and the officer glanced back at me."The money that was in my bank account. I had about one to two thousand dollars there.""Well, you won't be able to access it for the time being because it has been frozen. So..."He left, and I felt my heart drop to my stomach. "Not my money, not my savings. How was I meant to pay my expenses now, my rent, Kyle's school fees...""Are you okay?" I turned to Mr. Sterling, who asked that question and he looked genuinely worried.F*ck! What was I meant to do now?We sat in his car some minutes later, Kendall holding my hand
MaxwellIt's just a matter of time.You don't have to feel guilty.You're not doing such a bad thing.It's only to...Why was I even doing this again?Well, because she was proud, arrogant and annoying. I just wanted to put her in her place.I ran a hand through my hair and sat down at my mini-bar where I sipped my whiskey.I couldn't take off the look she had given when they told her that her account would remain frozen from my mind, and it was killing me.I hated feeling like that. I don't think I've ever felt like this except with Diane, but that was different, of course.I poured another glass of whiskey for myself and fell asleep with that thought until the next morning when I got ready for work.I walked into the office where Raya was already placing some documents on my table, and I cleared my throat, "good morning sir" she said. Well, that was new. She was not frowning or blank but was actually smiling."Morning""This is the final guest list for the event and the market rese
RayaSeven thousand dollars.It was a lot just to cook and clean and take care of his needs. I just had to ignore his arrogance and put up with it. It won't be for long, right?I tossed around on my bed as I tried to sleep that night.The thought of my conversation with my boss kept popping into my mind and distracting me from sleep.Not that I had slept before.I stood up from bed and went to the kitchen where I poured a glass of water for myself and I turned to Kyle when he walked in."Kyle, what is the matter?"He climbed into my arms and hugged me."A nightmare?" I asked and he nodded."Sorry, let's go to sleep. It's still early."I carried him to my bed where I patted him to sleep, and I picked up my laptop when he was back to sleep peacefully.William Rodriguez.He had gone to the Senate house and had appeared at an event with his wife.It was surreal how much he had changed both physically and career wise. I would never have thought people would vote for him to be a senator, b
RayaI was still looking like a tomato by the time I walked into his house some moments later, and he walked straight to the stairs where he whipped around. I glanced off in another direction.Was that a chuckle I heard?That made me quite angry.Making me uncomfortable on my first day here, and he was laughing."You can do whatever you want in the kitchen. I'll be back in a minute."I hurried into the kitchen, not waiting for a moment as he walked up the stairs and I glanced into the fridge where I found nothing but packs of beer and a few side dishes.I was guessing that was either bought or from another woman, because I don't think he could cook sh*t to save his life.I went ahead to warm one of the dishes while preparing a cup of coffee for him and I served him on a plate when he came back.He was thankfully dressed now and had his hair slicked back the way he normally did."Here" he said as he delved into the dish of toast and coffee which I had made, and I collected the paper h
Maxwell Her lips were soft. I had felt that when I wiped the ketchup on her lips earlier that day and I tried not to dwell on the softness over and over again. "How is it going?" Ryan asked as he sat beside me near the counter in the club where I sat and I shrugged. "Okay" "Hmm, what is it?" His eyebrows were cocked "What?" "You're not as enthusiastic as I expected. Why? Is your plan not working?" I shrugged again, "it's working. It's just that... I need to get laid" Get all these wandering thoughts away from my head. "Then get laid. There are a lot of pretty girls here." Yeah, but not as pretty as she is. What? I choked on my drink at that thought. Pretty? There was no way I thought she was pretty. "What is it?" Ryan's voice asked at the back of my thoughts and I ignored it. Yeah, she looked good some of the time, but pretty, that was far-fetched. I swept my eyes through the room, looking for a candidate to participate in f*cking with, and I found a m
RayaIt took quite a while for my blushing to calm down after the whole fiasco that had happened in his house and he bandaged the cut I had incurred on myself."We should go" he said as soon as he finished, and I nodded, forgetting the fact that I had made him some pancakes with sugary sauce."Oh right, I did..."He walked up to the plate of pancakes that were probably already cold before I could complete my sentence and picked up one, "Let's go."We walked out to his car where he got in the driver's seat and I hesitated, afraid that he might drive carelessly the way he had done the other time.He popped his head out of the window, "get in, I'm not going to drive too fast."I got in, anyway, not like I had a choice, and he started the car after finishing the pancake.That was surprising because I thought he would have complained or something."So what's my schedule for the day?" He asked as we headed to the company."A visit to the fashion show venue. Supervision of the model rehearsa
Maxwell"Micheal, Kyle"I stared at the two kids that ran around my living room, oblivious to Raya screaming at them, and Cody was just as excited, running around too.He jumped around with the kids and barked happily when they bent to play with him too. The girl in her arms was trying to play with them too."Oh my, I'm so sorry. I..." "It's okay," I said, going to where the kids were, and I turned to her, "Don't worry. Just do what you have to do. I'll take care of them."I wasn't sure how yet, but I had quite the secret weapon that would keep them busy. It was something I spent my time on when I was bored."Hey," I said, unsure of how to address them.They both turned to stare at me, Cody hurrying to my side. I picked him up."Wanna look around the house?"The boy I recognized to be her son, stood up straight and moved closer to me, "Are you the owner of the house?""Of course."He stared at the place in awe, "It's big and pretty, and wow..." He rushed to a painting that was on the
RayaIt was stupid of me to think that Mr. Sterling would actually give me Sunday off as his housemaid. It was strange to say that, but that was what it was. His housemaid, cleans his house, cooks his meals, and takes care of his dog. I really wondered how I had gotten myself into that situation, but what could I do? I needed the money.We had both established that there was nothing much to do in his house than clean the unused rooms that were in his house alongside his bedroom and prepare his meals, and then there was his dog too, but that was all.Why in heaven's name would he ask me to come to his house on a Sunday and to do what..."Shop with you?""Yup, I'm tired of the recent shirts and pants I've been wearing and need a change.""And you need me to be there for that?""Of course, I need a different opinion than mine."That's why we have friends or even the staff at whatever department store he will be going to.I slumped my shoulders and sighed when we got to the department st