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I stop in front of my apartment that I don't use as much as I'm supposed to, and Jayden climbs down my bike first before I do the same.
"How many places do you own?" Jayden asks when we walk towards the entrance. We walk to the elevator, and I press four before I answer."Only here. I sold the other one when I found this place. It's convenient." I say, and he only hums. The elevator stops seconds later, and we step out. There are only two apartments on this floor and I've never cared to know who lives in the other one. All I know is an old man who moved in weeks before I did.I walk to my white door on the right and let Jayden get in first. "Welcome to my humble home." I say uninterested as I walk to the impressive kitchen and drink a glass of water. I look towards the kitchen door to find Jayden standing there and watching me, his hands crossed in front of his chest. That makes them look larger. "What? You're free to check the fridge." I say. He walksRelated chapters
Two Sides of Jada Twenty One
"Jada. I've checked. Twice. But there's nothing in there." Cole says and I let out a long breath. "Do you think that Jacob or his wife destroyed the chip before they died?" Cole asks a question that has been bugging me. "We can't know for sure and so we just have to search for it. The killers seem too sure that it's somewhere and so I won't give up. Anything else?" I ask as I take the bag containing Linda's headphones that Cole hands to me. "Noel Scott lives in Jacaranda street 401." He says typing in something rapidly in his computer. A picture of a mansion shows and he prints it out. "That house to be precise." It's stated that Jacob and Lilian Williams bought the mansion and decided to gift it to him. It might seem like an act of kindness but it screams 'suspicious'." He sings the suspicious part. I take the photo. "Can you send me every information about the house?" I ask as I look at the beautiful mansion. "Sure. I have it somewhere here saved." I nod and thank him before liv
Two Sides of Jada One
"You sent your best agent and she messed up. Again!" Peter Billiard shouts while hitting the brown mahogany desk with his left palm that is covered in a black leather glove. His shoulders are tense and his face? I've never seen it so red! Oh boy. I seat quietly and watch everyone talk about my 'mistake'. "Jada is never careless during her missions. We could call this... a mishap." Mike tries defending me but I know when we're out of here I'm in trouble. Peter Billiard turns to me and I look straight into his eyes. His confidence somehow diminishes and I inwardly smirk. I have that effect on everyone. From my bosses to my colleagues and everyone who knows me. Well apart from a separate group of people but that's a story for another time. I look beside me to find Cole, my partner, looking away almost like he wants to hide under the desk. "The man was a threat. His gun was pointed at Lark's head. It was either to kill him or let him kill Lark." I explain for the seventh time. And to
Two Sides of Jada Two
"Hi. I'm Jada Costa. The new nanny." I inform the security guard through a screen. I look around as I wait and I love their security. To have such security requires a small fortune. The footpath gate opens and I enter to find a 6'3 man with a buzz cut standing behind it. He tells me to follow him and I do just that. A beautiful dark skinned middle age woman stands infront of a large door that is closed. Her hair is in a tight bun and she's in a tailored skirt with a coat. I could assume that she's the lady of the house but she seems too professional. And based on the files I have, Sarah Williams doesn't look like her. So she must be Leah Saint. Sarah's best friend and house manager. "Welcome to the Williams' mansion. I hope you are Jada Costa, Leonardo Williams' new nanny." "Pleased to meet you Mrs." I try placing a smile on my face but it seems hard and so I go with a straight face. I raise my hand for a greeting and she takes it into her warm ones. "I'm Leah Saint. I manage the
Two Sides of Jada Three
"I'm nine, not four Jada. I don't understand why everyone keeps forcing me to eat these... " He makes a disgusting face. "... things." He lifts up a broccoli on his fork. I give out a short laugh. "Hey, I made you laugh." Leo says in disbelief, then turns to look at the chef. "Rita, I made Jada laugh. Isn't that just mind-blowing!" Rita and I laugh once again at his expression. "I know what you're doing. Eat your vegetables. You need them to fight all diseases." I say, and he frowns a little bit but starts eating but stops after two bites, then looks at me with a look saying 'see I ate'. "Let's make a bet then. You eat, then I'll sing a song before you sleep." Just as I finish talking, the fourth bite takes place, and I snicker. Just then, Sarah Williams comes into the dining room. Leo's eyes light up when he looks at her, and I raise my eyes to where she stands. I know my body has suddenly gone rigid, and my face impasive. It's a body instinct. That's how I react to anyone I don
Two Sides of Jada Four
"Hi Jada. Ryan want to talk to you. He's been sad since you left." Abby, one of the women at the children's home, tells me through the phone and my heart breaks. "Give him the phone. I'll talk to him." I tell her and she hums before I hear some shuffling on the other side. I look at the laptop screen and see Alexis talking to someone through the phone in hushed voices. Hmmm. "Jada!" Ryan's excited voice comes through the phone and I immediately smile. "Hey Ryan. How are you?" I ask. "I miss you and I don't want to go to school without seeing you. Where are you?" He is sad. I went to the home four years ago and found a two year old Ryan. Black hair and bottle green eyes. I felt an instant connection with him. Probably because I'd have a baby with the same age right now. I continue watching Alexis as she disconnects her call and turns to Jayden who just arrived. "Go to school and I'll talk to you when you come back. I'm at work and I really can't leave. I'll see you during the we
Two Sides of Jada Five
12.32 a.m. I better head off to bed. I yawn as I raise my hand to switch off my laptop screen showing different parts of the house but a movement makes me stop mid air depriving me off any traces of sleep. In a large white shirt is Alexis tip toeing out of her room as she looks around. Her eyes look at the camera and my breath hitches. It's like we're looking at each other. I stay immobile waiting for any movement. Her head turns before her body does the same and heads towards the hallway with my room in. At least she never saw the tiny camera. I turn the screen to the cameras showing my hallway. She tiptoes as she looks around. She looks almost confident. Like something she's used to doing it. She stops in front of Leonardo's room. Hmmm! I turn the cameras to Leo's room. Alexis stand at the foot of his bed looking at his sleeping form. She moves closer to his bed. I take the discarded wig that I placed next to the laptop and start fixing it into my hair as I stare intently at th
Two Sides of Jada Six
"We will be having guests today. Important guests and I expect the house to be sparkling clean. I don't expect any mistakes or negligence. You know what will happen if I see any." Sarah completes her short speech and I look around wondering why they called me. It's not like I'm needed here. "Jada. Follow me." Sarah says in her authoritative voice and I do as she says. We walk about a metre away. "Now, Leonardo has been talking about this place where he met some friends. Would you be kind enough to take him as everyone will prepare for today's guests?" "It's okay. Do I....""His chauffeur knows the place. He'll take you there." Hmm! Rude much? I bite my tongue. "It's okay ma'am." Sarah only nods and turns leaving me standing. 'I better go check on Leo.' I think as I walk towards his room. "Leo we're leaving in ten." I announce as I get into his room to find him talking to Jayden. Jayden gets up and only nods at me in greeting
Two Sides of Jada Seven
"Do you think this is the right thing to do? Jayden proposing to Alexis? Alexis doesn't even seem to love his genuinely. She only seems to be interested in the cash." I hear Leah's voice through my laptop. 'So that's what this party is about.' I realize. Sarah seems to be deep in thought. "I know. But he has to show me that he's serious about his life. And besides Alexis is so good at this business, Jayden wouldn't want to inherit a clothing line. It's a win-win." She seeps from her cup and Leah shakes her head. "I have a bad feeling about this. About her." Leah says lowly. "Leave it." Sarah says and they both stay in silent. I must say they have a good relationship. My phone vibrates next to my laptop and I see Cole's name. "Costa." I respond. "Hey, Jada. I've just seen a photo of Armstrong with Leonardo's teacher, that Shawn guy. They were in the same club Ivy works at but they weren't together. I'll just send it to you." He says a
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