Since she’ll be starting working with the KH Development Group, Amanda decided to get a nanny for Sandro. All the nanny had to do was to watch over Sandro since she’ll be preparing every meal from breakfast till dinner. She's hands-on with her son but she has to make some adjustments if she’ll be in the office during weekdays.After she finished cooking breakfast, she asked the nanny to get Sandro ready so he could eat breakfast. Richard already comes down from their room looking smart and neat in his business suit. She greeted him, but he only pulled her closer and kissed her forehead before sitting on the table and began reading the newspaper.Amanda sighed as she turned to see Richard. Normally he was playful and would greet her with a huge smile on his face. Something’s off as she kept staring at him. And she’s felt that her working with Keith again doesn’t sit well with him at all. His gestures were practically telling her that he’s still not approved of this even if she had said
“I’m sorry, Mr. Harris, but I don’t have time for your offer. I still have so many things to do,” Amanda refused his offer that instant and left Keith inside the conference room that morning. It’s just the first day and she wanted to establish herself in work etiquette first. And having a coffee break with the current CEO of the KH Development Group may give her the wrong impression, the least of what she wanted to have from the employees and from the board.As soon as she got out of the conference room, she saw Attorney Agoncillo waiting at the sides talking over the phone. When he saw her, he immediately ended the call and approached her.“Before I could forget, I’d love to bring you to your new office and introduce your new secretary,” Attorney Agonicillo said and led the way. Amanda only followed the man and led her to the room a distance away from where they came from. And she was partly satisfied with the design of the interior.It was to her liking—the color was a mixture of be
Amanda realized that by having a son, she had gained another form of weakness. And it’s not something that she’s proud of but she loved her son, Sandro, nonetheless. She loves him so much that she will move heaven and earth to keep him safe and secure. And in terms of wealth and power, whatever she got will be his as long as he has the discipline to rule it.But Kenny, Amanda can’t say no to the little girl that’s why she turned to Keith. However, the girl had already wrapped her father in her little hands. Keith almost tells her that he can’t do anything about this. Surely, this little girl will be a good businesswoman in the future, she said so to herself as she turned to meet those mesmerizing blue eyes of hers. She sighed and carried her into her arms because why not?“So what do you plan, Kenny?” Amanda asked her. Keith hadn’t said a word even if she’s holding his child as they went inside the lift. “I’ll be going home to meet Sandro—”Kenny wrapped her little arms around her nec
The dinner went well, she supposed. Amanda wasn't informed that the board of directors had brought their spouses to the dinner, still it went well. They say their spouses, especially the wives, wanted to meet her. And she was glad that all of them had taken a liking of her.Amanda ignored her curiosity as to why Keith had never brought Sarah to dinner. But what she can't stand was his obvious interest towards her that she's afraid any of the board will notice.Frankly speaking, living for the past years in Switzerland had made her get used to men staring intently at her. Some even dare to express how interested they were to the point of suggesting illicit affairs. Amanda just learned the art of ignoring people and just let them be. But when things got south, she knew how to fight for herself.But as far as Keith is concerned, he always gets on her nerves. And she didn’t want to be the center of his attention. It’s just annoying and at the same time worrying that he can be this interes
Upon seeing him, Kenny immediately rushed towards him wanting to be carried while crying. Keith felt his heart constricting at the sight of his daughter crying but he remained his composure. He picked up Kenny and carried her into his arms as he walked towards the bed. He sat on the edge and made his daughter sit on his lap.“What’s wrong, baby?” He wiped off those stubborn cheeks that tainted her cheeks then kissed the side of her temple. “Why are you even crying in the middle of the night?”“Does something happen?”“Daddy…” Kenny sniffed as she continued to cry. Her small nose was now red, her eyes were then still filled with tears. “Dad!” And she began crying again. What a crybaby.“Shhh… hush now. Tell daddy what’s wrong…” he tried to console the child.Kenny’s blue eyes were staring right back at her filled with fear. “I have a bad dream, Dad…”“I saw this man trying to harm you and Auntie Amanda,” and her eyes started to water again. “What does that mean, Dad?”Keith was stunned
Keith just managed to get out of the bathroom after a few minutes of being under the shower. He felt refreshed as he opened the door and went on his closet to search for the appropriate dress for the occasion. He heard the sound of the wooden chair screeched on the tiled floor then felt Sarah’s presence behind him. She did the liberty of choosing what he would wear for her mother’s birthday celebration. And he couldn’t be more grateful for the appearance.Normally, he would choose something neutral to wear in the office or in events. He would casually go to the classic suit. And Sarah, being a known model as she is, had always chosen the best ensemble for him whenever possible. Just like today.She chose a gray suit with the black turtle neck as his undershirt. He took the clothes from her and asked if she could let him be. But Sarah insisted on watching him change and there’s really no time to argue that’s why Keith bare his all to her and change before her eyes.He could clearly fee
The moment she opened her eyes the next day, Amanda was adamant to move from the bed but she had to anyway. She sighed and turned to her side to look at Richard but the space in the bed he’s occupying was empty. She felt it and it was cold to the touch. He’d been long gone and she hadn’t even noticed about it. That’s strange considering that he doesn’t get up before her.With that said, she sat on the bed and stretched her arms in the air. Amanda had to start her day with all her routine before preparing their breakfast. She had just pulled up the blinds when she smelled the aroma of bacon in the air. In an instant, her stomach grumbled even if she didn’t want to.Intrigued as to who was invading her space in the kitchen, Amanda came out of the room and walked towards the kitchen. She was about to joke around if she found out Sandro’s nanny was the one who’s cooking but she got her tongue tied at the sight of Richard’s back behind the stove.And she later on noticed that he’s on his w
Ah, she’s having a headache just seeing Richard in front of her, and on bended knees. Amanda wanted to erase that smug smile on his face as he had cornered her. And that there’s no reason for her to refuse his proposal with a lot of people as his witness. And not just any kind of person. Keith and Sarah were among them.While the children rejoiced at the sight, especially Sandro, the Chairwoman was rather neutral. It’s as if she’s waiting for her answer before finally revealing her thoughts. And then there’s Sarah who’s obviously happy about it, her arms clung to Keith as she fakes such an expression that she’s really happy for them. And then there’s the grim face of her ex-husband.Their eyes met and Amanda can no longer stand the intensity of his gaze that she had turned away.Well, he looked unhappy. She couldn’t tell why. But he should be, right? If he still cares about her, then he should be happy for her.“What are you trying to say, Amanda?” a part of her asked. “Would you rath