°°°JEROME'S LUXURIOUS HOME～☆
°°°HIS ROOM～☆
Jerome can be seen in his beautiful big bedroom that of course, screams of riches.
His extra big king sized bed can be seen at the far end of the bed, with lots of pillows on it. Desiree's big blue teddy bear can be seen too. She actually has plenty of them, but this particular one is always in her daddy's room. Well, she loves to be in her dad's room and most times insists on sleeping in his room and Jerome doesn't even argue anymore because it has always been futile.
Anyway, a big Television set can be seen on the wall, but it's not as big as the one in the living room and Desiree's room.
He chose to have a not so big one in his room though. Reasons best known to him.
That's by the way...
Jerome can be seen on his bed, sitting and resting his back on his pillow that he placed on the headboard to keep his back relaxed.
It's not so long that he came back from school, and since then, he's been working on his laptop because he's got loads of work from the Office to do.
Having a little daughter to take care of and also juggle school and work hasn't been easy for him.
He alone knows how stressing this has been for him, but he has no choice. He's doing it for his daughter anyway.
However, he was still on that when the door made a slow creaking sound, and...
"Daddy...?" Came Desiree's voice as she walked in with a toy in her hand.
"Hey, baby girl" Jerome immediately got out of the bed, walking to his daughter.
"Done with your lesson already?" He asked, lovingly when he finally got to her and carried her like the little baby that she is. Desiree nodded a yes as she rested her head on Jerome's shoulder, while her hand was wrapped around his neck.
She was actually having her home lesson and she started looking for her dad the moment her lesson was over.
Jerome walked back to the bed with her and sat down. It was then that Desiree took her head off his shoulder, and asked...
"Daddy, where is mommy?" She questioned whilst staring at her daddy's face and at the same time, her left hand was playing with it.
Jerome immediately swallowed a hard lump he didn't know was stuck on his throat.
He stared at Desiree speechlessly for a while before heaving a sigh, then he kissed her forehead.
"Daddy's girl...." He called softly, flashing a smile at her and she didn't fail to smile back at her daddy. "I've told you before, right? That I am your daddy and also your mommy, ay?" He said, trying to be as soft and sweet as he could be.
"But daddy, my friends have mommies.... and daddies..." Desiree said, counting the "mommies and daddies" with her cute little fingers like she was actually counting a number of things."So, why are you my daddy and still my mommy when you're only one person?" Desiree innocently asked, her shoulders raised, questioningly.
She has always asked him where her mommy is, but Jerome has always told her the same thing.
Some of her friends in school always laugh at her that she doesn't have a mommy because they have never seen her in school before. It is always her dad, even on events that moms are supposed to attend. Or most times it's her grandmother or dad's sister which everyone of course knows that they are not her mom, but grandma and aunt.
So, her friends always making jest of her not having a mom and she always feels bad and left out....
Jerome subconsciously slåpped his head as he didn't know what to tell this inquisitive little daughter of his. He at last smiled when an idea of escaping this, popped up in his head.
"Hey.....baby girl! Remember we are visiting granddad and grandmom, right?" Jerome chuckled, carrying her back to his body, and Desiree started to giggle cutely as her dad began to tickle her. Totally forgetting the question she asked her dad seconds ago.
"Is aunt Bianca going to buy cotton candy, lollipop, and ice cream for me, daddy?" She said, counting her fingers again, and Jerome couldn't help but to chuckle at his cute daughter.
She's always fond of doing that, and always looks cute when she does it.
"Lots of it, princess. C'mon, let's go get ready, hmm?" Jerome said and she nodded innocently and cheerfully.
After saving all the work he has done on the laptop, he closed it before exiting his room with Desiree, heading to hers.
"I really need a nanny for my princess before she kîlls me. At least she'd be spending most of the times with her nanny, hopefully. That's if she likes her, gawd!!!! I might just faint!" Jerome chuckled inwardly, remembering how many nannies this girl has rejected, stressing him the hell out.
There was actually only one that she liked, but that one had to quit because of some personal issues, though she really didn't want to quit being Desiree's nanny, but she had no choice.
°°°JANELLA'S HOME～☆
°°°KITCHEN～☆
"Why are you in such a hurry, Janella?" Big Momma, who had been in the living room watching her favorite TV show, decided to go assist Janella in the kitchen.
Janella got back from school late, and because of that, she didn't waste time in entering the kitchen to start making dinner just so she could finish up fast enough and go for her interview which is by 6:30PM.
She would have loved to make the food when she gets back from her interview, but since she wasn't sure of when she'd be back, she decided to make it before going. Besides, her grandma needs to eat early.
"Really, Big Momma? I told you I have an interview to go for" Janella replied, but didn't spare her grandmother any glance because she was rushing and was too focused on what she was cooking.
"Oh, yes! You told me, dear, it just skipped my mind" Big Momma replied, and Janella only smiled. "So, I'm guessing you found a job. What kind of job is it, by the way?" Big Momma asked keenly as she picked up some vegetables to wash and chop them.
"A nanny job, grandma, and I hope I get it" Janella simply said, causing her grandma to narrow her eyes at her.
"A nanny job again? Why?" Big Momma paused what she was doing for a moment and asked.
'"I need the money, okay? That school is an expensive one, so I need to work hard and I don't mind, Big Momma" Janella replied, frustration was evident in her voice.
"Well, you knew how expensive it was before you chose it, besides I am not complaining about the money"
"Big Momma....! I want the best that's the reason I chose the school, and I don't want to put all the burden on you that is why I am doing all these"
"You're my grand child and I am not complaining, Janella" Big Momma replied sharply, and even frowning at Ella.
"I know, Momma, but I am an adult and not a teenager that should always depend on you for everything....I am only trying to....ha!" Janella stopped talking and just took a deep breath. "I love you, grand Momma" She smiled at her grandma instead, who immediately hugged her, smiling too. But when she remembered something, she frowned and slowly pulled away after a while.
"He called again, Janella" Big Momma suddenly said, staring deep into her grand daughter's eyes and could see that pain and hate lingering in them.
However, Janella pretended to not hear what her grandmother just said as she already knew who she was talking about.
"You should go rest, Grandma, I'll do all the washing and chopping of the veggies, okay? You just go rest, will be done in no time" Janella smiled knowingly.
"Did you even hear what I said?"
"Shocks! I think I'm running late, Momma. I should hasten this cooking. I really want that job, and I shouldn't go late for the interview if I want to get it" Once again, Janella ignored what Big Momma said.
Big Momma couldn't help but to give up with a sigh, shaking her head.
This girl is so stubborn and will never want to listen nor want to talk about it whenever her grandma brings it up.
However, Big Momma doesn't blame her for always pretending to not hear her when she talks about him.
°°°JEROME'S LUXURIOUS HOME～☆EVENING
"My little girl. I heard you came to visit, but I wasn't around" Bianca said to Desiree over the phone.
Jerome and Desiree did go to visit her grandparents, and it's not quite long they came back.
Sadly for little Desiree, aunt Bianca was still at work and never came back until they left the house.
Anyway, her dad still bought her all the things she wanted her aunt to buy for her.
Desiree was still on the call with her aunt when one of the maids came to them.
They were actually at the balcony in one of the rooms on the second floor; the floor before the third one where their rooms actually are. His room, Desire's and few other rooms.
"The lady for the interview is here, Sir" She said, bowing respectfully.
"I'll be there soon. Show her to the reception room" Jerome said, and the maid nodded and bowed before leaving.
"Please watch her carefully" Jerome turned to the guards that were there with them and said.
"Yes, boss" They both said in unison, thier heads bowed.
They are actually his most trusted guards, so been given the assurance of looking after Desiree, he left while Desiree was still chitchatting with her aunt.
Down at the reception room, Jerome used the elevator and he was down in no time on the first floor where the reception room is.
Meanwhile, seated on the beautiful gold made couch, is Janella. Beautifully and simply dressed for the interview that she came for.
She has been admiring the luxuries before her, though she has seen most of these, but they are nowhere compared to what she was seeing now.
Damn!
This home was singing, dancing and screaming of riches!! It was even smelling like it.
However, Jerome finally opened the door to the reception room, and stepped in. Janella on hearing that creaking sound, she turned to look at who she was expecting and has been waiting for because the maid came back to tell her that her Master would be down in less than a minute.
But on seeing him, she narrowed her eyes, her brows creased, and her mouth slightly open.
Wait, what?! J....whatever? The crazy psycho? The one that visited the psychiatric but wouldn't mind running mad because of her?
The same crazy guy that kept staring at her until lectures were over?
Wait, he has a child...?....children?
What the hell?
Is she dreaming or what?!!
Jerome on the other hand was completely surprised to see her, and at the same time happy!!
He didn't say a word! He just pocketed his hands, looking extremely hot. His shirt was not buttoned to the end, and that made him look extra hot and handsome. He kept staring smiling and even smirking at her, untill....
"Nope, I'm not doing this. Hell no! Interview canceled" Janella said crazily, and picked her handbag. "I'm sorry for the disappointment, but I'll be leaving now" She said and began to walk away, while Jerome's heart felt a little pain.
Anyway, Janella had barely taken three feet away from where she was standing, when she felt someone hugging her from behind and she widened her eyes.....
TBC...