Adam Sleeves opened his eyes at exactly 6:10 am. No matter how late he slept, he was used to waking up early. Looking to his left-hand side, he saw that Anna and Calvin were still fast asleep. He felt Anna’s forehead with his palm and instantly heaved a sigh of relief when he didn’t feel any temperature. His plan was to take her to the hospital today if the temperature persisted but now that She was okay, going to the hospital was off their to-do list.
Gently getting up from the bed, Adam reached for his laptop, cellphone and made his way over to the sofa on the other side of the room. Once settled, he spent the first forty minutes going through his emails and replying to them, after which he started searching for reliable agencies for nannies. Not finding anything impressive, He picked up his phone and dialed Oliver who picked up after a few rings.
“Adam Sleeves is calling this early. Today must be good!” Oliver’s voice came through.
“I need your help, bro!” Adam said to the other side. “Tessie fired Martha so I’m on the lookout for a new nanny.”
“Again??? What the hell is wrong with her? What did she say was Martha’s offense this time around?”
“Tessie is a maniac. I’m sure Martha did nothing wrong, She even accused me of fucking Martha. Calvin told me Tessie hit her too.”
“Everything is just so messed up. I know how much struggle I went through before I got Martha. The other reliable agencies we use said they won’t give us their staff anymore because of how horrible Tessie treats them. I have to travel next week and I cannot leave the kids alone with Tessie.”
Adam could hear Oliver sigh.
“I just finished searching online and so far I found nothing. We’ve exhausted all the reputable agencies. I called to know if Jessica can recommend someone or an agency. I want someone I can trust with my kids. As you know, I’m always busy with work and the least I can do for Anna and Calvin is to get someone that loves them as their own”
“I’ll talk to Jessica. How urgently do you need the person?”
“As soon as possible, Mate. You know I don’t know much about kids. I promise not to let Tessie hurt the new nanny. I’ve set some ground rules for Tessie and she dare not disobey them. I also don’t mind giving the nanny whatever amount she requests as long as she’s going to treat my children well.”
“Alright. I’m sure Jessie will be able to find someone. So I guess you won’t be going to work today?”
“No. Anna had a fever last night. I had to call the pediatrician and she told me what to do to make her feel better. She’s okay now though. I just want to monitor her for the day. Calvin needs a haircut too so I’ll be taking him to do that today.”
“He must be so happy.” Oliver mumbled.
“He is. He couldn’t believe it when I told him I would be taking him for a haircut. He was so happy that I felt so guilty. Guilty that I do not spend enough time with them.”
“I can imagine. But I’m glad you will be spending time with them today. You all should have fun. I will talk to Jessica now.”
“Thanks, man. Let me know how it goes.” Adam said, ending the call.
He was able to do some work on his laptop for five minutes after which he heard Anna whimper. He closed his MacBook, put it aside, then went over to the bed. His little girl was wide awake.
Adam’s heart melted when she smiled at him.
“Good morning, Princess.” He smiled, picking her up and kissing her left cheek.
“Did you sleep well?” He asked Anna who blabbered some incoherent words to him in return.
Adam chuckled. “I will take that as a YES!”
He played with Anna some more until Calvin woke up.
“Good morning, Daddy!” He mumbled, rubbing the back of his palm against his eyes.
“Morning, buddy. Slept well?”
Calvin nodded.
He kissed the little boy on the forehead.
Soon enough, Calvin started playing with his little sister on the bed. Adam couldn’t help with the smile on his face as he watched them both.
“Oppsss, I think she’s hungry, Daddy,” Calvin said when Anna started whining. “It’s time to give her some milk.”
“Okay, buddy. Let’s go to the kitchen.” Adam said, picking Anna up.
While Calvin occupied himself with some morning cartoons, Adam made milk for his daughter. He fed and burped her when she was done.
Adam took both kids to their rooms, had their baths for them, and dressed them up. He took them back to the living room and turned on the Tv for them. While Anna and Calvin watched some cartoons, Adam took a shower and changed into a casual outfit.
Getting to the living room, he took Anna out of her playpen, he held Calvin in his other hand and led them out of the house.
After buckling them up in their different car seats, Adam made his way to the driver’s seat, got settled, then drove towards one of the best restaurants in town where they all had breakfast.
From the restaurant, they all went to a barber salon to get Calvin’s hair done, after which they proceeded to the mall where they got a couple of things including snacks and Ice cream.
Getting back home, Anna was sleepy so Adam put her in for a nap. While the little girl had some rest, Adam bonded with Calvin in the living room upstairs. They had snacks together while watching Calvin’s favorite cartoon. The duo made plenty of conversations in between.
At around 1:30 pm, Adam’s phone rang. “I’ll be right back, champ!” He said to Calvin, rising to his feet, with his eyes on his phone. Once Adam was a few steps away from the living room, he answered the call.
“Hi, Jess.” He greeted his best friend’s wife.“Hi, best man!” Jessica’s teasing voice came through, making Adam smile. He was the best man during her wedding with his best friend, Oliver, so that has been his nickname since then.“Hope you’re good?”“Yeah, thanks. Ollie told me about you needing a nanny. Fortunately, I got one for you.”“Thank you so much, Jess,” Adam said immediately.
Even though the last time he saw her was when they were teenagers, heaven knew he couldn’t go wrong with her identity. The petite teenager he was very fond of had grown into a beautiful woman. Normal height, her then skinny body was now replaced with well-defined curves which were evident from her knee-length dress. She still maintained her dark wavy hair and even though it’s been years, her face still remained the same, except for the fact that she looked even more beautiful.“Kara????!!!” Adam whispered, not believing the fact that the face that has haunted him in his sleep for over ten years was now looking him back in the eye.“Good evening, Sir, I’m here to see Mr Sleeves.” She said in a professional tone, soun
Heaving a long sigh, Adam exited Calvin’s room and proceeded to his own bedroom. He took out his phone from his pocket and decided to call Oliver. He needed someone to talk to before he went crazy.Oliver picked up immediately as if expecting his best friend’s call. “Hi, Mate,”“Ollie,” Adam said, then sighed, not even knowing how to begin the conversation.“You sound troubled. What’s going on?” Oliver asked, getting worried.“The nanny Jessica got for us arrived some minutes ago.&rdquo
“Good evening, Boss.” The deep voice came through from the other end.“Hugh, I have a job for you and I need you to get me answers as soon as you can.”“Sure, boss. Anything for you.”“Remember the investigation you carried out on Katherine Gold years ago that you couldn’t come up with anything?”“Yes, I do.”“I think I know why you or anyone else couldn’t find anything o
Adam felt Helen freeze under him because She was taken aback by his actions but Adam couldn’t care less. She was not giving him any entrance so he did what he had to. He used his left hand to hold her hands still over her head and then grabbed her ass with his right hand.Helen unconsciously gave him the entrance he needed as She let out a small yelp. Adam wasted no time in kissing her. A little forced but passionate one. The moment he noticed Helen fighting him, to get out of his hold, he let go of her. Helen wasted no time in hitting him hard across his face. Her face flushed and her chest rising and falling.Adam could have avoided being hit by her but he let Helen have her way. He was finally getting a reaction out of her which was wha
LATER IN THE AFTERNOON“So, that’s all I’m faced with. You all should tell me what to do because I don’t know how much longer I can keep calm.” Adam said, massaging his temple with his left hand. He was seated on a couch across from Oliver and his wife, Jessica.“I honestly had no idea She was related to you, Adam. I’m so sorry.” Jessica’s remorse voice came through.“You’ve got nothing to be sorry for, Jess. I think I should be thanking you instead. You have no fucking idea how far I went in searching for her. It was as if She disappeared from the face of the earth. I couldn’t
MONDAY EVENING.Adam was on a business call in his office when a knock came through on his glass walled door. Looking in the direction of the exit, he saw that it was Hugh, the personal investigator. He gestured for him to come in. Hugh obeyed. He got in and took a seat opposite Adam’s desk.Adam Sleeves was on the call for a few more minutes after which he attended to Hugh. “I’ve been dying to hear from you, Hugh. I hope it’s all good news.” Adam said with a tired voice as he crashed on the chair behind his desk.“I don’t know if it’s good news or bad news but you will have to go through this first.&
“Daddy!!!!!” Calvin ran towards Adam and hugged his legs tightly.Adam chuckled, he put the gift bags he was holding on the floor beside him and picked his little boy up in his arms.Calvin hugged his father tightly as if his life depended on it. Adam smiled and hugged his son back. He could feel the little boy’s excitement. Never was Adam home this early and knowing that his father actually kept his promise made little Calvin so happy.“I missed you, Daddy.” Calvin mumbled with his tiny arms still wrapped around Adam’s neck.