ANTHONY'S POV:
I just woke up from sleep with my head banging....
I've had too much to drink last night. Reluctantly, I got up from bed and went to the bathroom.
Glancing at myself in the mirror, I noticed how swollen my eyelids are.
Just how much did you drink Anthony. whispered to myself.
I sluggishly took my bath and walked into my closet to look for something casual to wear.
With the way i am feeling, i don't think i will be going to office today, even if I should go, then it will be brief.
I searched for my phone, but couldn't find it. i must have left it in the car. I thought to myself.
i picked up my iPad to call Sam, she must be expecting my arrival at the office.
Hello, Sam?"...I said as soon as she picked.
"Mr Anthony, I called your line but you weren't picking. i wanted to know if everything is fine, cause it is late and you haven't arrived at the office yet...She said with a bit of concern.
"Yes, everything is fine. probably might not be coming in today or might come but briefly. Meanwhile, tell the prototyping department to prepare for their presentation tomorrow."....I informed.
"Yes, Sir"...She answered.
"please do call me if any challenge should arise"..I instructed.
"Ok Sir"..she replied and i ended the call.
I wish she could remain as formal as this all the time.
"Hello Robinson, i want to find out if I've left my phone in the car last night?"...I asked my driver.
"Morning Sir. i found it while i was cleaning the car this morning. I kept it on your table in your study room....he replied back.
"Ok"...I answered and ended the call.
I gently massage my forehead as it is seriously aching. i don't think there is Aspirin in the house.
I was heading downstairs when I saw my clothes spread on the couch in my room.
I tried to think on how it got there when i recall Miss Natasha asking me to pull out my tie yesterday.
Though i couldn't remember all but why was she in my room in the first place and having specifically gave out an instruction for her to never come in to my room.
I cannot believe she could go against the regulations i gave.
If I don't take this serious, she will have the mindset to think it is okay to breach my orders..
Walking out of the room, I branched to muffins room first, but she isn't there.
I carefully observe the room...
it is tidy and clean, including the bathroom.
I am impressed with her work in here but i still must address her.
" I got a ponytail
I got a ponytail
I got a po..po.. ponytail tail"
I heard Beverly singing her favorite cartoon song from the kitchen.
slowly, I walked into the kitchen but non of them heard my footsteps nor seen me.
Beverly is sitting on the kitchen island backing me while Miss Natasha is stirring something in the pot as she jiggles to Beverly's song.
Miss Natasha then picked a spatula from the kitchen's cabinet as she feign to sing. she turned to face Beverly but jolted as soon as she saw me, in the process dropping the spatula down.
"Mr Anthony, I didn't know you were here. Good morning sir"....She said in one breath.
"Morning" I answered with a monotone voice.
"Dad....dy!!!".... Beverly shouted with excitement while she opened her arms wanting a hug as she couldn't come down because the kitchen island is a bit high.
"Good morning my Muffin", how was your night?".... I asked as i hugged her.
"it was ok Daddy"...she replied back.
I turned and saw Miss Natasha holding a glass of water...
"Mr Anthony, I thought you might need Aspirin after yesterday. In case your head is aching"...she said as she moved the glass towards me.
"if i need Aspirin, i will get one for myself"...I rejected her offer when honestly, Aspirin is what i am presently in need of.
She kept the cup on the table and return to what she was doing.
" Miss Natasha, I will like to speak to you this moment. Meet me at the sitting room"...I said not wanting Beverly to hear us.
"Muffin, can you stay here for a few minute while i talk with Miss Natasha?.... I gently asked Beverly.
"Yes Daddy, i will"....she replied.
I walk out with Miss Natasha following behind.
"I want to know why you breached the order i gave to you"....I said calmly while i sat on the sofa.
She looked blank and confuse.
"What did I tell you about my room?"....I asked.
it was at this moment she became aware to what i meant because her demeanor changed.
"But Mr Anthony, you...."
"Miss Natasha, I don't like when people contradict my order".....I cut her short of what ever excuse she was going to give.
" I will not take it lightly with you the next time. Your work here is to be Beverly's nanny. I don't want you to derail from it or conceive another thought in your mind"....I warned while she immediately raised her head to look at me with shock.
I think she now understood the message i am trying to pass across.
"I am sorry Mr Anthony, such actions shall never be repeated".... she apologized as she bow her head.
"Miss Natasha....." Beverly shouted from the kitchen and she turned and left me while i walk back to my study room to pick my phone.
Going through it, there are lots of e-mail and so many missed calls from Samantha.
I wanted to go through the mails but what I am feeling right now wouldn't permit it.
Maybe i should Hydrate myself and look for something to eat, I might feel better. I thought.
I went back to the kitchen where i met Miss Natasha feeding Beverly.
I opened the fridge searching for packaged food, but i am left confused cause i couldn't find any.
"Miss Natasha, why isn't there food in the kitchen?.. hasn't Mrs Eliana been coming?"..I enquired.
"Yes Sir"....She replied back.
"Since when?....I asked again.
She kept quiet and seem like she is trying to cover up for Mrs Eliana.
"Since when Miss Natasha?"...I raised my tone this time.
"she came once, that is the next day I began working here. "..she reluctantly replied.
"but the spaghetti i just cooked is remaining, i can dish it out for you if you want"...she offered.
"No, i will just order for something"....I rejected her offer.
"Daddy, Miss Natasha's spagg betty is dulicious".. Beverly praise Miss Natasha and I can attest to that with the Scrambled eggs she prepared the other day, but my ego wouldn't let me eat.
I left the kitchen and went to the sitting room so i could call Mrs Eliana.
"Hello Mrs Eliana, I just learnt that you've not been coming for work. I want to know why"....I asked.
"Sir, i am very sorry. I tried calling you but you didn't pick yesterday so i left you a message"....she replied.
"Why didn't i see your missed call this morning nor the message and I am presently with my phone"...I asked.
Obviously, she is lieing because the only missed call i saw was that of Samantha's.
"Sir , my sister is getting married?"....she said.
"it is your sister that is getting married not you Mrs Eliana. So i don't see the need for you to stop coming to work and inform me over the phone."....I stated.
"You are suppose to write letter for an excuse duty one week ahead of time"...I stated.
"the wedding date was sudden sir, i am sorry. I thought Miss Natasha is around. ...she asked.
"Such audacity Mrs Eliana. I didn't hire her as a cook or to be your assistant. I hired her for Beverly only"...I angrily retort.
Clearly she wanted using Miss Natasha for her own advantage and feels she can travel at anytime and still come back at anytime without my knowledge.
"Mrs Eliana, your services are no longer needed"....I told her and ended the call.
I sat on the sofa as i began rubbing my forehead. it is fucking aching and i refused Miss Natasha's help.
"La la la la, you can never catch me".... Beverly, shouted as she ran out of the kitchen with Miss Natasha chasing after her.
"Daddy, hide me Miss Natasha is coming for me"... Beverly said as she ran to me,. while Miss Natasha stopped in her track and wanted to go back to the kitchen.
"Hello my Jellyfish, mummy is here".....We all turned to the door to see Jessica standing by the door carrying a small suitcase.
God, can this day get any better?, I thought to myself with my head wanting to explode.