Ava's POV
Raymond is now all over that bitch,he must not fall for her,what can I do? I must do something,I've been with Raymond for the past five years and he does not even smile at me,why will he smile at her. I paced around my room,I racked my brain trying to bring idea,Jessie told me that Raymond might be falling slowly for that Nashville girl.
My phone beeped I strode to my bed and pick up my phone.
Miss Ava I got the information on that Jake boy,he left the girl but from what I am seeing he wants to go back. I'm sorry I am texting you but I'm being watched and won't like to get caught.
That's it Jake is the solution as well as the problem but we have one common goal. I want Raymond and he wants Anna. I texted Jeremy back
Get me Jake's personal contact information I want to meet him
I am not going to deliver Jake's information to Raymond,this is the best way for everybody to be happy. I changed into my pyjamas and went to bed. The next morning I visited Jake at Nashville,we both planned to attack Anna today. Jake will handle the gang and I will handle the money,I gave him the cash and we departed.
Later in the night I got message from Jake he said there was an ambush and he is on the run,he said some people are helping Anna and they are very strong. I clenched my fist,this is not the news I was expecting. I will find out who the person is,no body can be as powerful as Raymond Quin and I am his Personal Assistant I can use his influence to destroy whoever her supporter is.
I got ready for work in my usual business suit leaving my cleavage uncovered,I got to work hoping to get scolded for coming late. But Raymond is not yet around, very rare maybe he has appointment he finished his trip already. I called him,"good morning boss" I said,"Good morning Ava,send all the documents I need to work on today through email,I will work from home today" Raymond said,God his voice is so... I will go visit him the. "Yes sir" I replied, "Ava don't think of coming to my house " Raymond said sternly, he burst my bubbles. He is behaving like his normal self now,I don't like that. I continued with my work hoping I will get any opportunity to visit Raymond's house.
Anna's POV
I can't believe someone's house is this huge I thought movies lie but now I think I'm in dreamtopia. Chloe led me to the garden after lunch and I am enjoying the view,fresh scents from flower, hmmmmmm I love this. I enjoyed the view, "Aunt Anna Come and see the lake,there are fish and ducks" Chloe said in excitement pulling me towards the lake. I was awed by the sight,white ducks with their web feet walking on the lake freely,school of fish swimming under the clean blue water,they look happy in their free world. I want to go back home,I have to finish up my designs. I will ask Raymond in the night I can't stay here I'm feeling like a burden already,I stay in his house for free, eating for free,he even bought me clothes.
"Aunt Anna let's feed the fish and ducks" Chloe said tugging my dress,I smiled and collected the container from her,I copied her by spreading the powdered feed on the lake, "Chloe" I called out Chloe, "Aunt Anna I'm here" Chloe replied, "Is your dad Raymond's friend?" I asked I've been curious since morning, "No my dad is Uncle Ray's friend,and Uncle Ray consider us his family" Chloe explained.
"Chloe how long have you know Raymond?" I asked again, "Since I was born,my dad is also his doctor" Chloe replied. "Chloe Raymond is very rich" I said. "Yes even more than my parents even though my dad's medical research center is the number one" Chloe said,"Your dad must be a good doctor then" I said. "Yes I want to heal people like him that is why I follow him to work after elementary school,I use to treat my friends at school when they injure themselves" Chloe replied smiling like she won a medal
I hugged her I envy her at such a young age she is smart and she is becoming useful, "I'm proud of you Chloe and I'm sure your parents and Raymond love you" I voiced out my thoughts, "Thank you Aunt Anna,I Know about my parents but I don't know about Uncle Raymond" Chloe said looking down. "Why do you think he doesn't love you" I asked her. "He does not smile, and does not say sweet things to me. Today was the only time he smiled I think it is because of Aunt Anna" Chloe explained with her pouted face.
"Chloe you are just overthinking, Raymond is like that,he doesn't smile to people but I think he has a gentle heart" I said to Chloe softly leading her towards the swing,I placed her gently on the swing and I sat on the swing next to her, I closed my eyes I want to enjoy the moment. People who look rough outside are usually soft inside and they are usually scared to show their soft side to the world. Such people are afraid of being used or getting disappointed, so they will use toughness to cover their soft heart and shut people out and Raymond is among this set of people.
He believes being cold is the best way to harden is soft heart, Raymond is a puzzle and I feel like solving it, Anna wake up he has a girlfriend.
"Chloe does Raymond have a wife or girlfriend?" I asked,I realize my stupidity after asking the question what if he doesn't have a girlfriend,you want to date him? The wound Jake gave you is yet to heal my inner voice scolded me. "Eeeeweeeeeee, Aunt Anna seriously?" Chloe asked raising one brow, I'm confused I didn't expect this type of reaction, "Does Uncle Raylook like someone that will fall in love,yuck Uncle Ray can't even make a baby laugh." I chuckled at Chloe's words Raymond doesn't look like the loverboy type, Chloe's next statement got me leaving my mouth open in shock, "Even Ava that has been following him and behaving like his wife did not get to be his friend talk less of becoming his girlfriend" that means he has a crush.
"Who is Ava?" I asked, "Ava is Uncle Ray's P. A but she is full of herself and wicked,when I was younger she use to pinch my cheeks because I use gain attention from Uncle Ray," Chloe said with a grin on her face,I'm sure they had a bad memory together. "She seem nice " I said, "Aunt Anna you are not only a little carrot you are innocent bunny too" Chloe remarked.
It's wierd discussing things like this with a little girl, she knows more than a regular girl of her age should know. We discussed different stuffs,she even gisted me about her school experience. "Young Miss dinner is ready and master is waiting" a maid said and left. Too much serious people here, "Chloe let's go" I said, Chloe got up and we walked into the dinning hall, Raymond sat at the center waiting calmly.
"Hope you had a good day Anna? " Raymond asked and I nodded my head,the table was filled with different food,the food looks appetizing, I sat beside Raymond and Chloe sat beside me. I started eating my food and sometimes I will feed Chloe,the room was silent everyone enjoying their food. I cleaned my mouth after eating I am full to content,I followed Chloe to her room on the second floor,I helped her with her bathing and changed her dress into pyjamas. I tucked her to bed, she requested I read to her, normal kids will read fairytale but this girl on the bed wants to read Medical books, the book sounds boring to me as I am reading to her,she even corrected my pronunciation of some medical terms. I fell asleep as soon as Chloe drifted to sleep.
Raymond's POV
I buried myself with work I finished my work around 9PM, time flies quickly, I decided to look for Chloe and Anna they should be in the dinning,I entered the elevator and pressed floor 1 button, on arriving the dinning has no sign of them, "Where is Chloe and the young Miss?"I asked one of the maids, "They are in the garden master" the maid replied,"Call them here make sure they eat early next time " I instructed the maid and sat down on my regular sit waiting for them. Anna and Chloe walked into the room looking tired, "Hope you had a good day?" I asked Anna and she only nodded her head she must be really tired.
Anna started eating she fed Chloe happily I wish Anna could feed me one day. The dinner was silent, Anna led Chloe to bed,Anna did not come back. I should check on her she must be very tired maybe she fell asleep already. I went to Chloe's room, I opened the door slightly Anna was sitting on the bed sleeping with a book in her hand,it must be Chloe's medical book. That kid loves medical books and will force you to read it to her,she doesn't know this book is a very effective sleeping pill. I carried Anna out of the room in bridal style, the maids were looking at me as if I did something forbidden but do I care about their opinion? Hell no! I don't even give a fuck.
I placed Anna gently on the bed I changed her into one of the pyjamas Marie brought this morning,I freshened up and changed into pyjamas without shirt I don't like wearing shirt to bed. I drifted to sleep drowsily afterwards.
I was woken up with a loud scream, I didn't flinch I opened my eyelids lazily Anna's scared expression was a good sight, " Pervert why will you cuddle me like this" Anna said punching my abs which had no effect on me,it's as if an ant is walking on my abs. I chuckled and she looked angry, "You were the one that was begging me to hug you,you were pulling me to you shamefully" I lied I will love to tease her. She looked confused maybe she is trying to remember, "No you are lying I will never beg a guy to hug me. You pervert I am going to kill you" Anna snapped back. She picked a pillow and started beating me as if I will get affected,I chuckled getting her more angry. "I am going to kill you Raymond" She screamed. "Is screaming your talent or what ?" I asked. She stayed silent,"Okay I'm sorry. Raymond I want to go home. I don't want to be a burden to you and I have so many unfinished work at my boutique" Anna said.
I don't want her to go but she is looking sad,I sighed I have make her happy but I can't let her go with Jake still lurking around, I cupped her face gently "Anna look at me" I said lifting her face up and our eyes met her violet eyeballs were mesmerizing, "First you are not a burden to me,I feel happy I have someone like you around me so I want you to discard that thought. Secondly, Jake is trying to hurt you and my men are yet to catch him so I can't let you stay in Nashville,to will stay here as long as you want and until I catch that bastard. Lastly, I will prepare a workshop for you in the house,we can go and get your stuffs today and bring them here if you are okay with it." I explained to her hoping she will accept. Suddenly Anna's tiny hands were wrapped around my waist,her head was buried in my chest, "Thank you Raymond,after my parents death I didn't have any one to look out for me and protect me. Thank you Raymond" Anna said,I felt wetness on my chest she started crying. I raised her head up and use my thumbs to wipe her tears, I kissed her forehead passionately. "It's okay Anna stop crying,you make me happy and I will also try my best to make you happy" I said.
"Okay go and get dressed we will leave after breakfast I will go to my gym" I said losing the hug,she nodded and walk into the bathroom and I went to my gym.
Jake's POV
I can't believe already have a very strong supporter it's not even up to a month we break up, I don't know why I feel like my heart is hurting. Amanda does not cook for me in the morning like Anna does every morning, Amanda doesn't ask me how my day went all she knows is to get fucked,I missed caring Anna. I got a message from anonymous number,the message was saying I can win Anna back. I went to the location the next day, I saw a beautiful lady waving at me,she was dressed in black business suit she revealed her cleavage a little bit, she smiled at me,after exchanging pleasantries we went straight to business, but I can't help but peep at her cleavage I will lick my lips sometimes. She informed me that Anna got a new contract from her boss and it worth 5 million dollars.
The woman only wants me to take Anna back, we both planned to make her move in the night I asked her to provide money and she paid. I hired a gang from one of my friends cartel in the underworld. My plan is to kidnap Anna and ask her to transfer the remaining money but it was ruined, while chasing Anna men in black started attacking us. We lost Anna they seem to be receiving orders from higher up,I had to run for my life. I texted the woman and explain things to her,she promised to help me hide. Amanda followed me to the place the woman sent.
I am stucked at the outskirts of Nashville thank God I have Amanda accompanying me. I have to hide here until everything settles down. I must get Anna at all cost I don't know why but I must get her. She made my life miserable so she must pay for her crimes.
Anna's POV
I rubbed my eyes as I wake up from my sweet dream, I tried to stand up but strong arms are preventing me,my face met hard abs,I can feel my face burning, I used my hands to trace the abs,I love it. I should not be enjoying this, I screamed out my frustration, oh no I woke him up. Raymond must not know I love his abs, his almond eyeballs, "Pervert why will you cuddle me like this" I screamed,he claimed I was the one who begged him to hug him. I started punching his abs but it has no effect on him I even used pillow on him I got frustrated and apologized to him. He hugged me I feel safe, I requested I want to go back home and I don't want to feel like a burden to him.
I was happy when he said I'm not a burden to him and he is happy to have me because I make him happy so he will try his best to make me happy, he explained he doesn't want me to go home because of Jake and I agreed Jake is vicious,I was happy when he promised to get me a workshop and we will go to Nashville to get my stuffs. He kissed my forehead passionately,I feel special and happy,I feel like he is trying to tell me something through the kiss.
He said I should get ready and we will leave after breakfast,I walked into the bathroom and had a good bath, I walked into the closet I picked a simple blouse and a blue jean trousers. I styled my hair into fishtail braid I checked myself in the mirror once again. I walked out of the room I want to check Chloe she must be scared not to see me this morning,I pressed the elevator button to second floor. I walked into Chloe's room,I met her reading a book it must be one of those medical books. I walked towards her, "Hey Chloe,how was your night rest?" I asked. "It was good " Chloe replied her eyes still glued to her books.
"Chloe guess what we are going to Nashville today" I said and that caught her attention, "Really Aunt Anna? Let me get dressed quickly" Chloe said jumping out of the bed, she dashed into the bedroom,"Chloe gently you might slip" I warned her, I picked a yellow summer gown with a black pair of sandals. "Aunt Anna I want like your hair style" Chloe said with her pouted face and puppy eyes, I couldn't say no. I braider her hair into fishtail braid too.
We got to the dinning hall the maids were looking at me wierdly I feel embarrassed. "Aunt Anna did something happen yesterday?" Chloe asked. "I don't know Chloe " I replied her as we walked into the dinning room,"They are whispering that Uncle Ray carried you" Chloe replied. How did she hear them, how will I look at them now? I'm so embarrassed, I can feel my face burning, "You don't have to worry,it is because Uncle Ray does not carry people, he is always cold they are nice people" Chloe assured me. I feel like hiding my self in a hole, how am I supposed to face Raymond now?. Raymond joined us and we started eating, my face is burning in embarrassment I can't look up I just looked at my plate.
After eating Raymond signalled we should get going, "Wait" I said and Raymond halted, "How am I supposed to travel,my passport is not here" I said. Chloe and Raymond exchanged glances, "Let's wait and see" Raymond replied.
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