7. Twist of Fate 2

Valerie smiled softly and answered him boldly, “I would serve you with fruits and nuts while I prepare your dinner, Boss.” 

Now, her sexy voice gave him a great arousal and he ordered, “You can leave, Jane. Her work starts now.”

The disappointed Jane expected that they would interview her together and as the lady of the house, she would spell out her job descriptions and set the boundaries.

She gave him a hateful look but he was so obsessed with the beautiful eighteen-year-old girl beside him to notice her.

“What did you just say, Brian?” She asked him angrily.

Valerie shuddered and looked at her angry face. To rub it in, Brian did not look away from Valerie to spare her a glance but declared firmly, “I don't wish to repeat myself, Jane.”

Notwithstanding her feelings, she understood what he meant and to avoid more trouble in their already shaky relationship, she got up at once and said, “See you later, Brian.” 

“Later,” he responded perfunctorily and concentrated on Valerie's attractive eyes. 

Meanwhile, she looked at her step-sister and said, “See you later, Jane. I will not disappoint you.”

Currently, she was too angry with the two to respond. For that, she ignored her and walked away. Nevertheless, Valerie was uncomfortable with Brian's dominance and inched away.

“Can I start my work now?” She asked him, just to avoid the closeness. 

Notwithstanding her discomfort, his bottled-up sexual urge over the years stared him in the face and he prayed secretly not to create a poor impression of himself on their first meeting. He smiled inwardly and admired her beautiful face again.

“Oh! Certainly but we have to get the groceries,” he answered her just to avoid being alone with her.

“It is Okay, Boss,” she accepted and attempted to get up but he was faster. 

He got up before her, helped her to get up, and demanded, “Come with me.”

“Okay, Boss,” she responded, picked up her old purse, and followed him to his luxuriously equipped kitchen.

“Here we are,” he faced her and announced cheerfully.

“Wow!” She exclaimed, “What a beautiful and big kitchen,” she complimented him 

Instantly, he was elated. He looked at her and asked, “Do you love it?”

“Yes. It is great,” she remarked. 

He smiled happily and appreciated her, “Thank you. I'm happy that you love it. Can you draw a budget for the things you need for the interview?”

“Yes, I can, Boss, if I know the kind of food you want,” she answered him shyly.

“You promised to serve me with fruits and nuts when I return from work. Am I right?”

“Yes, Boss.”

“That is good. Let's begin with the budget.”

“I got it,” she said and looked around for writing materials.

He got a hardcover book and pen from the shelf and stretched out his hand, "You can have this,” he offered her.

“Thank you for this,” she said and collected it.

Without hesitation, she began to list out the different kinds of fruits that could be served with nuts while he admired her handwriting.

“I'm through with the fruits. What about the food for dinner?” She asked him officiously.

“That's good. I like seafood and chicken breast,” he pointed out.

“It is okay. We can also get catfish, shellfish, albatrosses, and seaweed,” she said and wrote them down.

"That is good."

“If I may, ask, how many days budget am I drawing?” She asked him.

“Figure it out," he ordered her.

“Okay, Boss. I suggest that we go for two days to ensure that they don't lose their freshness,” she advised him.

“It's all right by me. Let's go if you are through,” he said and led her out of the kitchen.

“Excuse me, Valerie,” he said and walked into the bedroom.

He returned after a few minutes putting on casual wear. Now, it was Valerie's turn to admire him. 

'Wow! He is so handsome,' she thought and looked intently at him.

Meanwhile, he walked to the key hanger and unhung the keys of his domestic staff operation car. She looked away the moment he turned and faced her.

“Shall we get going?” He asked her and led the way.

“Okay, Boss,” she composed herself and followed him.

He led her to the car park and opened the car door. He held it for her to get in. The bewildered Valerie gave him a questioning look while he gave her a loving one. 

“Kindly get in,” he advised her.

Notwithstanding, she appreciated his gesture, “Thank you, for this, Boss,” she said and got into the car.

He smiled broadly and responded, “Anything for you.”

He shut the door, walked to the driver's side, and got into the car as well. Now, she was fastening her seatbelt but was uncomfortable at his gestures and he noticed it. He wore his mask, fastened his seat belt too, and faced her.

“Are you set?” He asked her.

“Yes, Boss.”

“Good,” he said and turned on his ignition.

For the first time in his life, he felt like a married man going shopping with his beloved wife. He watched his environment, and when he observed that his security team was set, he moved, and they followed without stalking him.

Now, there was an unseemly quietness in the car and he resolved to break it.

“How old are you, Valerie?” He asked her with a friendly tone.

She was not expecting such a friendly question with love potential but she answered him all the same.

“I'm eighteen, Boss.”

Now, Brian was thrilled to hear her age and his thoughts wandered to the beautiful life they would have together.

'If we get married this coming month, we will welcome our first baby this coming year. The baby will be as beautiful as her. If it is a boy, will he look like me or her? No. I want a set of twins. Yes, Mom and Dad would be happy to welcome their grandchildren. Yes. They will love the …'

Valerie was scared that her age had disqualified her when he did not speak and looked apprehensively.

“Am I not qualified for the job?” She inquired with a pleading tone.

Brian recalled himself and answered her quickly, “You are qualified, my dear.”