Maya arrived at work the next and told Mia about the test result, they were discussing it inside the restroom in other to avoid suspicion.
"Oh my gosh, why now". Mia questioned confusedly.
"I guess I have to quit my job". Maya said.
" Why? You can't".
"I have to, you, know is against the rules for staff to be pregnant while working". Maya said.
" I know, but how will you manage if you quit, I know getting a job in this city is hard, and now that this has happened to you, how will you seek another job". Mia said and they sighed sadly.
"I am so confused, I never wanted this kind of future for myself" " She sobs, and Mia consoles her.
" Don't cry, everything will be fine". she said
Jayden stood next to his window staring out to the city drinking from his wine. He has been lonely since his last chat with Maya, although he sees her in the clubhouse whenever he comes around, he can't help but keep thinking of her and the night he claimed her, he doesn't know why he is suddenly attracted to her, and her intransigence, no woman dares to talk back at him the way Maya does. There was a knock on the door and his PA entered.
"Sir, the car is ready". he said and Jayden turned to him.
" Let's go" " He dropped the remains of his drink on the table and picked up his phone and suit jacket, they left for the car and the driver drove off they arrived at a big and exclusive shopping mall, and he stepped down everyone around stare amazingly at him as he walked inside with his escorts and all the staffs bow to him and the manager rushed to him after being informed about his presence, he took him to the VIP room and offer him a drink.
"We are so glad to have you here boss". He said smiling at him as Jayden took a sip from his drink.
" Cliff" he called staring coldly at him." I hired you here to help manage this place for me, but the complaints I have been hearing so far are not encouraging, "he said, and Cliff gulped nervously.
"What complaint, sir?"He sputtered.
"You embezzling money from me, you know what happened if anyone tries that". he said coldly and Cliff fell on his knees shivering profusely.
" Please sir, am sorry, I promise never to do it again" " He sobs, and Jayden laughs.
"Of course, I know you won't". he stood up.
" Please don't kill me, I have a family and I don't want to leave them behind". he pleads sincerely.
"Of course, I am not going to kill you, but not yet, I can reconsider because you once saved my father from being murdered by his enemies, but, I will evacuate your position from you and give it to your assistant and you will be an assistant to her instead".
" Yes boss, I accept your punishment".
"Good, now go announce to everyone" he left with his escort, and Cliff fell loose on the floor and sighed.
Two days later, the clubhouse was busy as usual, Maya was serving the customer, and Jayden was gazing at her, he was alone sipping from his drink, and his gaze never left Maya, he could see how tired and pale she looked, just then he got interrupted by an unfamiliar sexy figure blocking his view, he clenched his fist and stare coldly at her as she was flirting with him. his bodyguard tries to drag her away but he stops him quickly and asks the lady to come in. She rushed to him excitedly and sat next to him with her legs crossed.
"You look so handsome and I couldn't get my eyes off you". she said smiling sexily at him, he tried to touch his face but Jayden held her hand quickly and she was caught off guard, suddenly they got interrupted by a broken glass that fell on the floor and it caught everyone attention. It was Maya who mistakenly broke the glass after she felt dizzy, Mia rushed to her quickly.
" Maya, are you okay?". She asked and took her away while one of the other staff came to clean up the mess. They arrived at the staff quarter and she helped her to sit down."Are you okay?".
"Yeah, I just suddenly felt dizzy and tired".
" Is ok, you should rest now, I will cover your shift for you". she said.
"No, you don't have to, I can
manage".
" No, no, no, I won't let you stress yourself, I will do it, I insist".
"Ok, thank you" " She smiles at her.
" You are welcome, get some rest ok? I will come to check up on you later". she walks away and Maya sighs and lies down on the couch. For over thirty minutes, she couldn't sleep, so she stepped outside to the garden, it was lonely but the light was shining around the place, she stood with her arms wrapped around her body and was staring out to the sky, Suddenly someone grabs her from behind, she grips in fear and struggles out from his arms quickly, she turns to see an unfamiliar man staring lustfully at her and she could perceive alcohol from his body.
"Who are you? And what are you doing here?". She asked staring hard at him.
" What is a young and beautiful girl doing here alone, do you need some company?". he said grinning at her and Maya pushed back a little.
"I don't need any company". she turns to leave and the man grabs her hand quickly draws her into his arms and tries to flirt with her, Maya struggles hard with him." Let me go!". she cried out and suddenly someone grabbed the man's hand from behind, he groaned in pain and Maya fell on the ground immediately after he let go of her, she looked up to see it was Jayden holding the man from behind, and she could see the danger look on his face, the man continues to groan in pains as Jayden turn his gaze to him and held his neck tight, he struggles and his eyes ball was already turning white, Maya notices the man could die from his arms, she stood up with her last strength." let him go! you are going to kill him" She yelled at him.
"Please!" she said and Jayden let go of him quickly and the man fell on the floor trying to catch his breath.
"Now scram!" he yelled and the man rushed off quickly still trying to catch his breath, he turned to Maya who stood weakly, he moved to her and she fell unconscious, he was quick enough to hold her in his arms." Maya! Maya!" he called trying to wake her up, he carried her up in a bridal style and walk away.
An hour later, Maya opened her eyes weakly and groaned quietly, she stared around the room and wondered how she got there, she sat upright on the bed and went stunned as her eyes caught sight of Jayden sitting on the couch with his legs crossed, and operating his phone.
"You are awake". he said as he raised his face to her.
" What are you doing here... I mean what am I doing here?". she questioned.
"You are in my lounge, I brought you here". he replied.
" Why?" she asked and Jayden scoff
"Don't you remember? or have you suddenly lost your memory? well, let me remind you, you were being harassed by someone in the garden, but luckily enough I came at the right time to save you and then you fell unconscious, so I brought you in here, end of story". he explained and Maya remembered how it happened, she stood up from the bed quickly.
" Thanks for your help, I will take my leave now". she walks to the doorstep and he stops her quickly.
"Wait, you can take a day off tomorrow, you seem not to be fine". he said and Maya stared at him for a while and left without saying another word to him.
Mr.Williams and his wife were having their meal at the dinner table.
" Honey, don't you think we should invite our boys for dinner this weekendIt'sis been a long since we all sat and ate together". Mrs. Williams said.
"You are right, I will inform them about it". he said.
" Yeah, and we inform them about them getting a wife, you know we are not getting any younger". she said.
"I know, but you know how difficult they can be, the only person who is due to get married is Jayden, but his stubbornness and hatred for women won't let him settle down". he said and they sighed sadly.
" I just hope and pray one day he sees and falls in love again".
"Then we won't stop praying for that to happen". he said and they continued with their meal.
A week later, Maya resigned from her job, and she sat down with her aunt at the dining having their breakfast.
"What are your plans now? ". Ms.Lucy asked.
" Probably look for another job".
"You know is going to be difficult to get one and not on this site condition". she said.
"I know and I also know I will find a good and high-paying job". she reassured her.
" I don't want you to stress yourself ".
" I will be fine".
"ok, if you say so ". they continue with their breakfast.
During the weekend, Jayden and his brothers honor their parent's invitation. they were seated in the dining room eating and throwing conversations at each other.
" Gosh, I miss this family gathering". Ryan said.
"Of course, but you boys are too busy for us". Mrs. Williams said.
" You can't blame us, Mom, we have work piled up on our desks". Theo said.
"We know, but at least create time". Mr. Williams said.
" We will try Dad". Jayden said.
"And also hurry up and give us grandchildren, you know we are not getting any younger". Mrs.Williams emphasizes on the words. everyone was silent as their gaze fell on Jayden, he noticed their gaze on him.
" What? why is everyone looking at me like that?"Jayden questioned.
"Mom is talking to you, so when am I having a niece or a nephew?". Theo said.
" Why are you asking me? If I can remember I am not the only single bachelor in this room".Jayden said.
"Yeah, but you are the eldest of all". Theo replied and Jayden frowned at him.
"I am not referring to Jayden alone, the same goes for you two". Mrs. Williams said pointing at Theo and Ryan.
" Woah, Mom, why are you pointing at me? I am the smallest of them all, and I still have a lot of life to live before settling down, let First brother and second brother bear you the children you need".Ryan said as he took a scoop of his meal.
"I am not ready, I still have life to live and enjoy before settling down, let big brother do the bearing of the children, he is not getting any younger". Theo said and got a hit on the back of his head." Ouch!" he groaned in pain and frowned at Jayden.
"Your Mother is right about what she said, we need grandchildren, we are tired of being lonely in this house, we need kids around." Mr. Williams said.
"Don't worry Dad, very soon, you won't be lonely anymore". Ryan reassured them.
" We want the soon-to-be now".Mrs.Williams said and they continued their meal.