He didn't need to be told that she was sad. It was all written on her expression and it reflected in her eyes. What was wrong? Didn't she want him to go anymore? A few hours back, she had been ecstatic to send him off. However now, it seemed as if the mere idea of him leaving scared her to the core. "I have to go," he said softly. And he couldn't call back the trip now. He could if it was yesterday."O–Of course." Hailey nodded. "Go ahead, Kendrick. Time is– Time is going." She didn't even force a smile this time. Maybe she couldn't. Did his mother's visit affect her this much? She looked as if she wanted to tell him not to go. Yet, she seemed to be forcing herself to urge him on. Then a thought came to his mind. Was she afraid that his mother would come back? "Hailey, if I don't allow it, no one is going to take you away," he reassured her. "I've made sure no one will." And he had given the bodyguards instructions apart from speaking again with his parents. No one was going to
Even though it had been two days since Kendrick left, they had only gotten to speak on the phone once. That awkward conversation. Hailey's cheeks flushed at the remembrance of that, remembering what she did before he left. Maybe it was by instinct or she had thought he was making the first move. Well, she didn't know if she should be embarrassed or not. She had felt his shock and his happiness after that and she'd run upstairs to ponder upon her actions. And she'd dreaded their conversation on the phone before it happened. Would Kendrick taunt her? Would he bring that up? Would he make fun of how she had literally pulled him down and kissed him hard? However, he didn't do any of that. He'd spoken to her normally. And his tone had changed a bit. He sounded a lot happier. Hailey had been the only one that had felt awkward during that phone call. Anyways, the call didn't last for five minutes. He seemed to be busy. And before bidding her goodbye and hanging up, he'd given her some w
"That is great." The Butler widened his smile. "Remember, Madam. You're supposed to come back by—""Yes, Collins, I get it." Hailey cut him off and took another look at her wristwatch. She was supposed to return early. Hailey was already aware of that. "Good." The Butler gave a nervous laugh. "And don't forget, Madam." He wasn't done speaking yet. "Remember, no work tomorrow." Hailey wanted to groan but held it back. Kendrick must have asked the Butler to keep an eye on her. Maybe he didn't fully believe her when she promised that she would only go to work once in a while and also return very early. She gave the Butler a weak nod before bidding him goodbye. When she left the house, Rick was already waiting in the parking lot with the car's door held open. They soon set off to the diner and Hailey relaxed back on the car's seat while keeping her eyes closed. And her thoughts wandered again. Kendrick hadn't called her since yesterday. Would he call her today? And could she keep w
This was hard to believe. Hailey shook her head. Kara couldn't possibly copy her special recipe in such a short time. Hailey had never shared it with anyone. She always had a way to make her pastries taste different. Only she knew the right measurements of the ingredients she used. This cake— it tasted exactly like the ones she made. Hailey's hunger was instantly replaced by curiosity. She carefully rose to her feet with the cupcake still in her hand while the other hand was on her waist. She usually focused on meals and didn't actually bake that much in the diner. Kara took care of that aspect. And if Hailey could recall correctly, the last time she was here, she hadn't baked anything. And even if she did, the cakes wouldn't have survived to this day. How was this possible?"I'm listening, Hailey. Tell me how you were able to convince your husband."Kara's sudden entrance interrupted Hailey's thoughts. Hailey's mind wasn't on Kara's question. Her mind was still on the cupcake.
On her way to the kitchen, she almost bumped into one of the staff. At that, she slowed down her footsteps to calm her heartbeat. She shouldn't be so much afraid of Kendrick's anger to the point of endangering herself. Maybe she should try forming an alliance with the Butler. It had failed several times, she didn't believe that she wouldn't win him over someday. "Shit! You almost got me into trouble. What if she found out?" That was Kara's voice coming from the kitchen. Hailey stopped walking as she was already near the door. Why did Kara sound so agitated? And it seemed like she was scolding one of the staff."I'm so sorry, Ma'am. I didn't know she would come today. I thought we could share the cupcakes after work." "Well, you should have hidden them somewhere else and not the fridge. You could even take them home. Don't you know she almost ate them? Imagine what would have happened.""Please forgive me, Ma'am. It is my fault. I promise this will never repeat itself." Kara's voic
The car arrived at the mansion and stopped in the parking lot. Hailey alighted the car and after bidding the bodyguard goodbye, she made her way into the house. A notification sounded in her phone and she quickly brought it out from her bag. But on seeing the commercial message, her shoulders fell and she pursed her lip. Was Kendrick busy even at this time? Why hadn't he called her yet? And what was with the stupid rule of not phoning him first? Hailey's gaze lingered on the phone's screen as she strolled into the house. She scrolled through her contacts list lazily and with each second that passed by, she began to find Kendrick's order more ridiculous. Her thoughts were still on Kendrick then her eyes caught a contact's name. Chloe.Her sister hadn't returned her call yet. This was disturbing. Hailey paused under the stairs and couldn't look away from Chloe's contact. And she tried again. She dialed her number again, however, it only took seconds before the familiar electronic
Her stomach made a strange noise and she gave it a gentle pat and chuckled. "I also think he's a meanie, Baby. He doesn't have the right to ignore us—" Right on cue, Hailey jumped up as her phone started ringing. Ignoring the dizziness that came with her abrupt movement, her eyes searched around and she located her phone on the bedside table. She grabbed it while her eyes widened at the displayed name. Then her heart started thumping and her hands trembled a bit. Th–That was Kendrick calling. Why was she suddenly nervous? Hailey fiddled with the phone and struggled to hold it properly. Then she took in a deep breath to calm her erratic beating heart. This wasn't the first time she had spoken with Kendrick on the phone. Why did she feel as if she was about to set out for war? Why couldn't she get a hold of herself?Hailey took in another deep breath and made up her mind. Shit! She wasn't supposed to be nervous? She was supposed to be questioning Kendrick on why he had ignored her a
Kendrick didn't let her finish her words and his smile widened. And Hailey almost fell off the bed. Crap! Was that what he thought?Hailey's heart rate ran into another frenzy and one hand flew to her chest. Then a realization dawned on her. Kendrick had pointed out that she was blushing because of the kiss. Could that really be the reason for her nervousness? Hadn't she been basking in shame this morning? Hailey was hopeless and she was afraid Kendrick was right. And now that she had known the source of this weird feeling, she couldn't look away anymore. She could only blink at the camera. Kendrick's chuckles snapped her out of her daze and Hailey pursed her lips. "So tell me I'm right." He taunted. But of course, Hailey wouldn't do that. She'd be damned to say he was right. "How could that be, Kendrick." She gave him an innocent look. "I just took a warm bath, my cheeks should be understandably tinted." Now that she'd known the source of her nervousness, the feeling was stran