LOGINAnn: "No, baby, that's too impromptu. Hammy might have other plans. Maybe her husband is back, maybe"
Me: "Hey, hey, hey, princess. If you don't want to go, it's fine. I understand. But I don't want you sleeping alone." Ann: "I can take care of myself." She said nonchalantly Me: "I know. But I won't rest. So here's what I'll do: I'll send my assistant to sleep over in the guest room, with two of my personal bodyguards." Ann: "Baby, that's really not necessary. It's okay. I know you'll be back first thing tomorrow, once Mommy's home." Me: "Princess, I can't compromise on your safety." Ann: (Accepts the situation) "Okay, baby." Me: "Good. What do you want for dinner?" Ann: "I don't know. I'm not hungry." Me: "Okay. I know what to do." Still on the call, I asked her to hold on, muted my line, and used my other phone to call my assistant. The phone I rarely used apart from work. He was probably sleeping, about to sleep, or having family time but I didn't care. I decided I'd give him a bonus at month's end. Assistant: "Hello, sir. Good day." Me: "Hey. Good day." Assistant: "What are your instructions, sir?" Me: "I'm at the family house. My mom's out of town, so I have to stay until she's back. I need you to go to my condo and sleep over in the guest room. Your mistress is alone, and it's not safe." Assistant: "Sir, you mean I should" Me: "I mean exactly what I said. Bring two guards with you in case of emergency, you'll have more hands." Assistant: "Yes, sir. I'll carry it out right away." Me: "Good. On your way, pick up cream pasta, turkey, and assorted chocolates, cakes, and cookies for your young mistress. Make sure it's what girls like. If she complains about any flavor being bad, I'll send you to Africa." Assistant: "No problem, sir. I'll carry out the task well." Me: "Also, get food for yourself and the others. Put it on my account." Assistant: "Thank you very much, sir. We're grateful." Me: "If you all perform well, you get a 50% bonus this month." Assistant: "We'll carry out our job well." I ended the call and unmuted the line with Ann. Me: "Hey, babe, sorry had to make a call." Ann: "It's fine." She said , still giving me attitude Me: "I called my assistant. He'll be there shortly with two bodyguards. They'll bring your dinner." Ann: "But, baby, I'm not hungry." Me: "I know. Have you showered yet?" Ann: "No, not yet." Me: "Okay, go shower. I've already had mine. I'll stay on call and wait for you." Ann: "But I don't want to get up." Me: "Get up, lazy ass." She laughed and went to shower. She came back to the room in a towel. Shit, I was about to lose my mind. I didn't know why, but ever since I got with Ann, I couldn't control myself. My princess was addictive.Mom: "What?"Me: "Mom, where are you going dressed like that?"Mom: "To the spa." She eyed me.Me: "Dressed like that?"Mom: "Well, I'll change at the spa. I have a better outfit."Me: "Wait better outfit? Better than this one?"Mom: "Yeah, it's finer. Classier. I imported it from Paris. I was saving it for the president's wives' meeting, but it came in handy earlier than expected."Me: "Then why are you so overdressed if you're just going to change?"Mom: "Because today is a good day. Plus, I'm going shopping."Me: "Sho... shopping with who?"Mom: "With you, of course. Am I going to see Ann empty-handed? Besides, you call this overdressed? Wait till you see what I'll wear to meet my daughter-in-law." She smiled slyly.Me: "Hey, hey, hey, Mom. Enough. You look like you're going to dine with presidents of 19 different countries."Mom: "Mm-hmm. I know. That was the original purpose of this dress."Me: "Mom, you don't need to be extra. It's just Ann."Mom: "What do you mean, 'just Ann'?
Mom: "Well, yes. Skincare? Check. Undies? Check. Nighties? Check. Dinner outfits? Check. Coats? Check. Perfumes? Check. Abayas? Check. Shoes? Check. Jewelry? Check. Okay, I think I'm good to go."Me: "So what now?"Mom: "Let me quickly take my bath, grab some food, and then we move."Me: "Mom, I'm really worried about you. How about one of the chefs moves to my house? Or Uncle Su?"Mom: "You're forgetting I can cook. We'll survive. And stop making it sound like we're climbing a mountain full of lions and tigers to set up a tent for a month."Me: "I didn't mean that. I'm sorry. I was just looking out for you."Mom: "I know." She murmured and walked away. "He nags too much, just like his father."Me: I followed her. "Wait, did you just call me and Dad"Mom: She slammed the bathroom door in my face.Me: I got a little annoyed and walked away.I rushed downstairs to talk to the butler.Me: "Uncle Su! Uncle Su!"Uncle Su: "Good day, young master. Hope you slept well?"Me: "Yeah, I did. Ple
Me: "Oh, okay. So you don't mind?"Ann: "Mind? Why would I mind? I mean, she's your mom... my man's mom."Me: I was speechless.Ann: "So tell me, what do you call her? Mommy? Mom?"Me: "Well, I call her Mom when it's serious. Princess on normal days. And Mommy when I want something."Ann: She laughed. "Y'all must have a really good relationship."Me: "Yeah. You'll get used to her easily. I mean, your bestie Hamida is just like her."Ann: She sounded surprised. "Oh, really? I can't wait to meet her, then."Me: "We might come later today. I'll confirm the exact time after I talk to her. She's going to the spa first."Ann: "That's fine. Tell me what she likes so I can cook for her. I'll make arrangements for everything else."Me: "Nah, I've already taken care of it. I told the cleaner to move into the guest room. My mom will take your room, and you and I will stay together. I also rented the apartment next door for three months my mom's bodyguards will stay there. You know I can't let he
Mom: "The Shengan family does not need to stoop that low to survive. We've stood independently by the power of God and the business talent of the heirs in this family. There is great gravity in false accusation and defamation of character. I don't care how casual she thinks it is." She fumed as she emphasized every word fiercely Me: "Hey, hey, hey. Princess, calm down."Mom: She snapped at me. "How can you tell me to calm down when there's an imposter trying to cause internal conflict in a harmonious family?" She eyed me. "Calm down, fire!" She stormed out of the room.Me: "Where are you going?" I chased after her Mom: "I'm going to the living room to clear my head."Me: "Princess." I called calmly and She turned to look at me. "Please come into your room and sit down. I want to talk to you."Mom: "I don't care who she is. She has no right." She stood there and said angrily.Me: "Yeah, I know. Please sit, okay?"Mom: She stood for a moment, then came into the room and sat.Me: "I'm
Mom: She put her head down apologetically. "Raun, I've wronged you, your dad, and everyone in this household. I just play and don't care about anything else while you all work hard to afford whatever I want. I go shopping, to car launches, jewelry reveals anywhere in the world. I even join the public using regular airplanes without any escort. Sometimes I sit in economy just to blend in." She sniffled. "From today onward, not just the special guards.I'll even take the regular bodyguards when I go out. Enough manpower to protect me. I'll stop going to random places. I promise you, son. I'll try not to make you and your dad worry about work and worry about me at the same time."Me: "That's our big princess." I went to hug her.Mom: "You and your dad spoil me too much." She smiled admist her tears. Me: "But you're just a girlll." I imitated the way she talked and ran away.Mom: She threw a pillow at me. "Are you mocking me?"Me: "No, no, no. Who, me?"We both burst into laughter.Then I
Me: "So all this was for an island?"Mom: "What do you mean 'all this'? Like I'm doing something sinful?"Me: "No, I meant the stress of going to buy the flower yourself."Mom: "Well, not really. Your dad works hard, so I should give him good sex once in a while, you know?" She smiled mischievously.Me: "That's thoughtful of you."Mom: "Of course. I'm always a thoughtful person."Me: "So where exactly is this island located?"Mom: "Well, it's a small island surrounded by water. I passed by there last time I went to Dubai to buy some abayas and perfumes. The island isn't far from Abu Dhabi. It's calm. The serenity is beautiful. It's peaceful. There are speedboats you can play with in the water. There are also little buildings,a museum, an aquarium, a beauty spa for me and my little Angel , and a fully equipped gym apart from the mansion. The place is like a small world."Me: "Wow, you've done your research."Mom: "Yeah, I did. They say the owner is about to die and has no offspring or







