I snapped out of my thoughts and pulled away just as the driver walked up to me.
He frowned down at the little boy and pulled him away. “I apologise Miss but he must have confused you with someone else. He does this a lot so pay him no mind.”
The little boy in question struggled against him and kept stretching to touch me.
I sighed and leaned down, picking him up in my arms. Immediately his cries and protest stopped. “I'll just stay with him until he falls asleep.”
The driver opened his mouth to argue but I shook my head.
“If that's okay, of course,” I added as he struggled within himself.
He gave me a curt nod and I smiled.
“Could I get some dry clothes?”
He sighed and nodded, motioning for me to continue walking.
I adjusted the boy's head on my chest and started walking up the stairs again. Once we reached the top stairway, the little boy raised his head and pointed at a door.
“That's your room mummy!” He yelled excitedly and started bouncing in my arms.
I grunted in pain and realized that was the same arm where the IV had been for a few hours ago. However I didn't make a fuss not wanting to scare the boy.
“Is that the room you were going to take me to?” I asked the driver.
He shook his head. “No one is allowed to go in there.”
I stared at the little boy in my arms. I smiled and turned back to the driver. “Mr…”
“Call me Adam.”
I nodded. “Mr Adam, please show me to my room.”
He led the way and I followed, my head swirling with different questions.
Why would he call me mummy? I had never seen this boy before or been to this house.
I'm sure I'd remember if I had seen such opulence and elegance before. And the little boy had such a cute face, it'd be hard to forget meeting him.
“Let me take him back to his room.” He stretched his hand out to take the child but I hesitated.
For some strange reason, I didn't want to let go of the little guy which was absurd since he wasn't mine. Eventually, I handed him over and walked into the room.
“I'll send a tray of food for you later and once my boss is back, I'll inform you.”
“Thank you,” I whispered and shut the door behind me.
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“The boss would like to see you now,” Adam said once I opened the door.
I yawned and rubbed my drowsy eyes. “Now?”
He motioned to the stairs and I followed knowing fully well that anything could happen but also aware that this man had saved my life whoever he was.
We walked down the stairs and through an empty hallway, the silence of the house greeting us.
“That's his office,” he whispered and took a step back signaling that I would be going alone.
I gulped and walked forward.
“Come in,” I heard from inside the room and sighed.
Here goes nothing.
Taking a step forward, I opened the door and walked in.
“Come in Miss Anderson.”
I gasped at the mention of my name. How did he know my name?
“Don't be afraid,”
I swallowed and walked in, approaching the table in the room consciously.
“Please sit. I'm sure you have a lot of questions.”
I nodded and leaned forward after sitting down. There was no light in the room except for the lamp on the table.
“I hope the room you were given is to your liking.”
I nodded, still unable to speak.
“Feel free to ask me any questions you might have. My name is Jackson, Jackson Storm.”
My eyes widened. “Stor–m?” I stammered as I recalled an instance where I had heard the name.
He laughed at my reaction and leaned back in his seat. “I know you must have heard a lot about that name.”
“You're…” I gulped and cleared my throat. “You're the mafia lord.”
He nodded, not bothering to hide his identity.
“What do you want with me?”
He didn't respond immediately. “Adam told me you met my son tonight.” He said and I nodded wondering what that had to do with anything. “I believe he called you his mummy,”
I flushed and looked away.
“It's okay. Actually he called you his mother because you look so much like my late wife.”
My ears began ringing. What did he mean by that?
He stood up and walked around the table. I moved back, the chair's legs scratching the tiles noisessly. “You don't have to be afraid of me.” he held up his hands. “I'm not going to hurt you. I just need your help and in return you can ask anything of me.”
I closed my eyes and then opened them. This wasn't a dream.
He reached back towards his seat and pulled out a drawer. He brought out a photo frame and handed it to me. “That's my son's mother,”
I almost dropped the frame in shock. “That's impossible,” I muttered, my eyes wide in shock.
How could we look so alike?
“I was surprised as well when I almost ran you off the road the other day.” He let out a humorous chuckle. “It seemed like I was staring at a ghost.”
I looked up at him and my breath caught in my throat when I saw the raw pain in his eyes.
It was no wonder he kept a shrine for her in this house. It was because of how much he loved her.
That still didn't explain why I was in his house. “What do you want from me?”
He leaned back again and pulled out something from the drawer again.
“What is this?” I stared at the stapled papers in front of me.
“It's a simple contract.” He leaned down on the table and looked at me. “All you need to do is marry me for a period of time and take care of my son. In return, you can ask for anything you want.”
“And if I refuse?” I asked, my heart beating wildly in my chest.
Shirley's POV He chuckled, the sound both mocking and intimidating. “You won't,” I blinked. “Excuse me?” He cleared his throat. “You won't refuse because deep down you know you need my protection.” He stood up from the table and walked back to his seat. “You're all alone now. Your family and everyone you ever cared about betrayed you. Your whole life is a lie and you are angry. I can help you get revenge against them.” I sucked in a breath, his words opening up the wounds that were beginning to heal. And he was right, I was alone and didn't have anyone. “You can think about it but you don't have time. I do always get what I want and seeing as my little boy is convinced you're his mother, I will make sure it stays that way.” I shivered and swallowed saliva. “I need to go and prepare for my day..” I whispered as I staggered to my feet. “You're attending Yvonne Steel's birthday party.” He announced and I whipped around in shock. Has he been stalking me or something? “Adam will ta
Third Person's POV Shirley felt like she was hallucinating or suffering from a hearing problem. “Uncle Jackson?” Felix muttered as he let go of my hand. “What are you doing here?” Jackson ignored him and turned to the woman who was standing there, looking utterly confused. “Darling, would you like to retouch your makeup in the car?” Shirley stammered. “I…there's…sure.” She eventually gave in and allowed him to lead her to the car. Amelia pinched Felix's hand and glared at Shirley's back, envy trimming in her eyes. “How did she even know him? Why would he want someone as plain as her?” Felix was too stunned to pick up on the jealousy in her voice. “I don't know. What is he even doing here?” He turned to ask his grandmother but found that she had walked off. He sighed and patted Amelia's arm. “They are crazy,” Felix said and walked away, Amelia followed behind but paused for a moment.Amelia bit her lip and stared at the luxury car parked in the driveway. She smirked as an evil p
Shirley’s povThe next morning. I woke up very early in the morning and sat up on the bed while yawning with my hand covering my mouth. I suddenly had a flashback to what happened last night. My heart started beating faster than normal then I placed my hand on my chest. “I can’t believe he actually did that yesterday.” I muttered and placed my hand on my head feeling conflicted. The more I tried not to think about it the more it lingered in my mind. I heaved a sigh of worry, there were so many things to consider, which is why I was living more in accepting then rejecting it. Seeing how arrogant Amelia has become because she succeeded in getting Felix. I thought life would be very difficult for me if I don’t accept Jackson, they’re going to keep rubbing it in my face that they were able to hurt me. But considering what he does, Jackson is a dangerous Mafia, my life could be in danger living with him. I was getting frustrated and tired thinking about everything, I fell back on the b
Third person povJackson was pissed to hear the kind of question Felix asked him. He turned to look at Felix and smirked. “Do I look like a child that doesn’t know what he’s doing?” Jackson asked. His tone was so scary that even Shirley shivered a little. Felix quickly turned his straight face into a smile. “Uncle, I didn’t mean it that way, I was only wondering why you decided to rush the proposal, you don’t even know the kind of woman she is.” Shirley was fuming while listening to what Felix was saying to his uncle, she knew Jackson isn’t the type to be easily manipulated but words like that can put a seed of doubt in his mind, the only good thing is that the marriage isn’t real. “Felix can you stop!” Shirley yelled at the top of her voice, getting the immediate attention of everyone. Amelia smirked sheepishly the moment she heard Shirley. “Are you about to show everyone the real you?” Amelia asked. “What? Haven’t you two done enough? you are married now, can you stay out of my
Shirley’s povI still can’t wrap my head around the reality that I would be getting married to Jackson, so many things were going on at the same time and there’s Dylan too, whom I need to consider before doing anything because of how much he likes me. I patted his head softly as he was laying beside me because he refused to sleep in his room last night. He wanted to spend time with me here. Today is the wedding and I am not even sure I’m taking the right step. I gently got up from the bed and headed out of the room, by the time I got to the sitting room, it almost looked like a completely different place. How were they able to set up immediately? The sitting room was used as the hall for the wedding tonight. Yvonne wants it to be just a small gathering of people. She didn’t want a crowd so she chose to use the house and there’s no one that can object to her decision. I rushed back to my room, it’s really happening. I’m really getting married today. I rushed into the bathroom to t
Shirley povBefore I could ask him any question he placed his lips on mine, I couldn’t resist it because it’s not just what the crowd wants, it’s also what I want. We kissed passionately and almost forgot it’s our wedding. “This can continue in the room later.” The wedding host announced and there was laughter from the crowd as we both stopped. I was so shy that I couldn’t look him in the eyes after the hot kiss we shared. I raised my head shyly to look at the crowd and they were still smiling and having little side talks. The only person that her eyes were fixed towards my direction was none other than my sister, or rather my parents' biological daughter and her husband. He angrily stood up and walked away, looking like he was affected by the hot kiss. Our eyes met and she smirked before looking away while shaking her glass of wine in a stirring form. I knew she wasn’t happy for me and good thing she’s not pretending to be. It was time to greet the guests. It was supposed to be a l
Shirley povI was still very mad at him for leaving me like that at the party after he promised he was going to protect me from them no matter what the problem might be. I had to face my mom and my sister that way and also the other family members that are not in support of the both of us being together. When I got to the room I sat on the bed tiredly, I didn’t know what to do and I didn’t want to be there with them because I knew very well that they are not genuinely happy for me. While I was sitting alone in the room someone walked in. “Mom, are you not happy?” Dylan asked the moment he walked into the room. I had to put on a fake smile the moment he asked the question.“What are you talking about?” I asked, pretending not to understand what he was talking about. Dylan sat beside me and rested his head on my shoulder. Judging from the way he was behaving I could already tell that my actions were too obvious and his father might think I am not doing my own part of the bargain properl
Writer’s pov After the party everyone had already gone back to their houses. Shirley was not over what happened earlier at the house seeing her precious aunt being just like her mom and dad got her very disappointed. She somehow knew what the situation would be. She was only in denial because at the end of the day they are families.“I just want to wake up from this horrible nightmare.” Shirley muttered to herself as she laid on the bed. The moment she laid on her bed Jackson walked into the room. “What are you doing here?” Shirley asked Jackson, still a little too startled to get her composure.“Why would you even ask me such a question?” Jackson asked as he was removing his shirt. Shirley covered her eyes when she saw him shirtless. “Can you leave already!” She asked at the top of her voice. Jackson was puzzled by her reaction because he was not expecting her to react the way she was reacting.“What are you talking about?” Jackson asked her as he was wondering why she was behaving
Hearing that Matilda had sex with Jackson wasn't anything to me because I knew exactly what happened that night. I didn't want to say a word because I was waiting to see the kind of trick she's still going to pull.I feel like I have been putting up with love nasty things that Matilda does in this house and maybe now wait a time for me to put her in a place at least for once since she has refused to get the memo even after our last conversation. I smiled at Jackson while he was eating breakfast, both of us haven't made a relationship official because I don't know if he feels the same way that I feel about him, so I am trying my best to get ahead of myself and end up getting embarrassed. I feel like I'm waiting for the best time when I will finally be able to express my feelings to him but for now I have Matilda to deal with.“See you later at night.” Jackson said to me when he was done eating breakfast as he headed out of the house.I was the only one seated in the dining room while
Writer's povAt this point Matilda was all set to do anything at all that will make sure Jackson and Shirley are no longer together because seeing them talk a few minutes ago made her feel even more upset.The reaction she was expecting from Shirley is not what she got which was making her very upset and even uncomfortable because she was thinking Shirley you might want to do something stupid to her. Even though this seemed like a very good opportunity for Matilda to pin this pregnancy on Jackson she was still nervous about it she didn't know how successfully it's going to turn out so she was kind of scared about telling him.Matilda couldn't stop pacing around her room thinking of how to break the news to Jackson and definitely Shirley has to be there. She was calculating in her head when would be the best time to bring up this news because last night was their first time together even though nothing happened.Matilda picked up her phone immediately to check how many days it takes t
Writer's povJackson was wondering what Matilda is still doing in his room after she has gotten what she wants. “Get out of my room.” He said to her angrily trying not to raise his voice too loud but Matilda was still acting stupid so he had no other choice but to raise his voice and that was when she finally agreed to leave his room. Jackson felt something was wrong because he cannot remember what happened. He sat on the bed and closed his eyes trying to remember everything that he said or the things that he did but he just couldn't remember anything. He decided to go into the bathroom, turned on the shower and stood under for a while but still he couldn't remember what happened. Jackson felt like he was going crazy as he was trying to remember but couldn't even get a glimpse of what happened last night between him and Matilda.He finally realized that the reason why Matilda hated Daphne so much is because she always wanted him. He cut the clue years ago when he was still married
Writer's povMatilda was so happy because her plan was finally making progress. Ever since she got here she hasn't had the opportunity to do what she's here for. Now there is enough opportunity for her to get what she wants and she's not going to misuse it.She finally got to the room with Jackson and laid him on the bed. She was so happy because finally she would be able to spend the night with him and then pin her pregnancy on him, that's how she would be able to be the one in charge of the house and the first thing she's going to do is kick Shirley out of the house.While she was removing her dress Jackson fell asleep which was not supposed to happen. Matilda tried waking him up several times but he wasn't responding; he had already fallen deep asleep. Things are going wrong from that moment she realized she might not be able to have sex with him but she can at least frame him for sleeping with her after all she's already pregnant all she has to say is that he is the father of he
Writer's povShirley hated it so much that tears well down her eyes because she didn't want to act like a weak person in his presence. She wanted to make him feel that she is okay with the way things are going in their lives but at the same time she couldn't control her emotions because nothing is going the way she wants. First was the betrayal that came from her family and then she found out that the person she knew as her aunt was indeed her mother, her biological mother, and the same person that stood her up on their wedding day now wants her back.Everything happening was messing with her head because everything was happening so fast. She was wondering why she couldn't just be happy without facing any issues. “Everyone wants me away from their lives. A few days ago Amelia was here and she said the same thing that Matilda said to me. It just feels like everyone sees me the same way and they all want me away from their lives.” Shirley explained to Jackson. She didn't tell him all
Shirley povMatilda looked shocked to hear what I said. I can't believe she was thinking that I would go along with her plan without even thinking about it. She must really take me for a fool.“Did you just call me stupid?” Matilda asked me.“Well, that's because you are stupid.” I replied to her immediately. “You know you are crossing the line already.” Matilda said to me angrily. “Oh so i’m the one crossing the line now, a few minutes ago you were telling me about how you want me to leave here just so that you can take over and now you're talking about crossing the line when you crossed it first.” I said to her angrily.“You still don't get it. I was only trying to help. I don't know why you keep acting like I am the problem. When in truth I was only helping.” I couldn't help but laugh when I heard what she said to me. “You came here because you wanted Jackson to get you laid right? I can definitely see through you.” “I will not have you insult me like this.” Matilda said to me
Writer's pov“This is about you leaving this house and never returning because there is absolutely nothing you are doing here. I can obviously take care of my sister's son after all, he is still my blood.” Shirley was completely speechless. She couldn't say anything why Matilda was talking but she was very upset while looking for the right words to say so she won't be too rude.“Matilda, I am tired of listening to you and all I want to do right now is go into my room and have a nice rest.”“Don't you get what I'm saying? I just told you to…“To what! Are you even listening to yourself? You expect me to walk out of my marriage just because I don't have a child for him yet. Well let me ring a bell in your ear just in case you have forgotten your sister was married to him for 7 years and they had a child a few years before she died, just as she waited for the right time I am also waiting for the right time.” Shirley said angrily and was about to walk away Matilda held her hand again. “I
Shirley povI was thinking about going to see our little boy in his new school and see how he's doing because I've been too busy to go there. There's just been so much going on especially with Matilda's presence everything has just been going off.“Good morning.” I greeted Jackson with a bright smile on my face as I was setting the dining table for breakfast. I told the maid not to worry about setting dining because I will do that myself. Jackson also looked like he was in a good mood. He sat down at the diner also with a bright smile on his face. It's something that rarely happens.After setting the dining table I sat down and we both had breakfast for the first time since Matilda visited. We were eating breakfast without her and it felt so peaceful, I really hope something like this can happen continuously.While we were eating I told Jackson about wanting to go see our little boy today and he seemed really cool about it because it's been a while since he also saw his son so he thou
Writer's povAmelia was busy plotting on how the kidnap would take place meanwhile, Shirley and Jackson were dealing with Matilda's annoying attitudes and they had already gotten tired of her presence in the house.As much as she wanted to give Daphne the last respect by respecting her sister and giving her a roof over her head she still thought that Matilda was being annoying because she was making it look like she was the one doing them a favor by staying in their house.Each time Shirley gives the cook an order to make something Matilda would make sure that she changes the meal into what she wants using Shirley's name to do it, which was becoming even more annoying.While Shirley was downstairs using her phone she sighted Matilda walking downstairs as well. She was happy earlier when Matilda stayed in her room. Now all of a sudden she's coming downstairs again for no other reason but to look for trouble.“What are you doing?” Matilda asked rudely. Shirley had to pretend like she di