CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

CLARA'S POV

“I need you to do a huge favor for me.” she said.

“Please ma'am, I am only here as an assistant housekeeper and nothing more and so I don't want to get into any trouble.” I said.

“What I am about to ask won't get you into any form of trouble dear, don't be scared.” She said.

“What do you want ma'am??” I asked.

“First of all, I want to plead on my son's behalf for misbehaving with you like this…I can tell you that Arsenio is a child at heart and part of the reason why he is like this is because of me.”

I didn't understand whatever she was saying because I just wanted the conversation to end so I Could be on my way.

“I noticed the way he looks at you….you are different and even though you might not see it yet, I can see it in him because I am his Mother.” She said.

“Notice what ma'am, I don't understand you.” I asked in confusion.

“My son Arsenio has a soft spot for you.”

“Me??? That is not humanly possible ma'am.” I said.

“It's okay if you don't believe it because of the wa