The man seeing his name asked him to step out of the car. "Open up your suitcase, slowly and don't try anything funny." He then ordered the other guy to go through the luggage, and when he did he held up a guy and handcuffs.
He removed his sunglasses, it was hot and he was starting to lose his temper. "Guys I'm getting a little sick of this, put my things back before I get really mad and kick your ass," he said, not minding their stature.
They both looked at each other and laughed, then the big one spoke. "Why do you have these and what are you planning on doing with them?" He asked.
"Your boss has hired me as a bodyguard, I might need them," he answered, staring at them.
The two men smiled at each other and the smaller one spoke. "This is the guy the boss was telling us about." Jake's things back inside the case, all the time chuckling. "Let him through," he said.
He got back in his car and stared at the two men. "Mind telling me what's so funny?" he asked, before driving his car in.
"Oh, you will find out soon enough, good luck man, you're going to need it." He then mentioned for him to drive through. The bigger guy shook his head and grinned. "Poor bastard, I wonder how long this one will last?" he asked.
"Well, let's watch and see, who knows, maybe he might be kicked out like others," the smaller one said as they both laughed.
Pulling up to the mansion he was once again greeted by another giant of a man who was clearly packing heat. "I'm here to see Mr. Bruce," he said to him.
"Follow me," the goon ordered.
Getting out of his vehicle he walked behind the man up the stairs and inside when the door was opened by the butler. He was shown into a large room which was obviously the man's office and he was ordered to wait and not to touch anything. He sat down to wait, looking around the room, it was expensively decorated. Several famous pictures hung on the wall, behind the desk there was glass showcase that held different type of weapons, to guns, knives, and other weapons of torture.
The butler walked in carrying a tray with coffee and tea. "Mr. Bruce will be right with you sir, is there anything you require?" He asked Jake.
"No, I'm good," he replied. The truth was he would have preferred a cold beer or a shot of whiskey but seeing it was early he thought better of asking for one.
Seconds later the door opened and a man in his late fifties walked in, he was tall, his hair a silver-gray and one could see he was not a man you would want to anger.
Jake stood up and shook the man's hand then sat back down when he was instructed to. "Mr. Bruce, you have a beautiful home. I just want to say that I'll do my best to keep you safe but I have to ask , why me when you have so many men surrounding you already?" Jake asked.
"Mr. Jake, it's not me you'll be protecting, it's my daughter Anastasia," Bruce replied.
He felt his head throbbing, now he knew why his bosses were acting so weird. They knew he wouldn't have taken the job if he knew he was to be the bodyguard for some young, split brat. "All due respect sir but I don't babysit. I think it would be best if you got someone else to do the job," Jake said
"You won't be babysitting Mr. Bruce, you'll be protecting my princess. You will go wherever she goes, do what she wants. You'll be with her twenty-four seven. I don't have time to find anyone else and it's only for a few months. In three weeks I have to go out of the country and I can't take her with me. I need someone to trust that can keep her safe and I was told you were trustworthy. I will give you a huge bonus when your job ends," Mr. Bruce said.
"Is your wife going with you or will I also be watching over her?" Jake asked.
"My wife died in a car accident eight years ago."he blinked back the tears, after all these years he still missed her
"I'm sorry sir, I don't know." The last thing he wanted was to watch a kid but with the bonus he would be getting later he figured he'd stick it out, after all, how hard could it be taking care of a kid?" He asked himself.
"Will you take the job?" Mr. Bruce asked.
"Yes I'll take it. Where is your daughter now? I should meet her before I get settled in," Jake said.
"She's out by the poor and I'll have your bags taken to your room, I had one made up for you, it's right across from Anastasia. I want you to be close to her incase she needs something. There is something I should tell you. She can be a handful, a little on the wild side and she will test you, push your button. I suggest you stay firm and strong, but never disrespect or hurt her. Is that understood?" Bruce asked him.
"Understood," he answered and stood up. "Now take me to her so we can get acquainted."
Just then a man walked in and went over to the older man whispering into his ear. He then turns to Jake. "I have something that I need to deal with, Logan here will direct you towards the pool area . you can go ahead and I will join you both shortly."
"I'm not sure that's a good idea, sir, I might spook her as she doesn't know me. I could always go check my room out and when you're free we could go together," Jake said.
She stopped on her tracks. She turned around to face him. “Did you listen to me when I was trying to talk to you 2 days back. Did you give me a chance to explain myself? Then how could you expect me to give you a chance either. You know what’s even funnier, your son is more understanding and mature than you. And look at you! You are so arrogant that you don’t let other people talk and think that you are the only right person in this whole world.” she lashed out and left from there. Jordan sighed in defeat and looked down.10 days have passed like this. Mrs. Alves is feeling well. Her health improved, thanks to Anastasia who took care of her every single day. Abram also took care of her and played with her to lighten her mood. Also, he is not arrogant towards Anastasia like he was before. But when it comes to her relationship with Daniel, there was no improvement. She has been ignoring him since that incident. And at this point, it made Jordan annoyed even more as she was not even givi
One month has passed and Anastasia was trying every possible way to build a special place in Abram’s heart. But nothing was a success. At the beginning, she was trying to be Abram’s mother, but as the time passed she realized that she has to build a relationship of friendship with him so that he could trust her and open up to her. He could share his problems, his achievements with her that will definitely bring them both closer. So now she is trying her best to develop the friendship between Abram and her. She knows that food is something that can make any person happy. So, she have started making food for Abram. At first he was being stubborn but slowly he got used to it. He doesn’t say it but he secretly likes her food. That’s the only improvement that happened in a month.But she also know that it will take time as it is not easy for Abram either to allow some other person in his life just like that. And about Daniel, he was just the same. In fact, he has become colder towards her.
Anastasia came back home and opened the door of her room. She plopped on the bed and closed her eyes. She opened her eyes slowly and just stared at the ceiling, still thinking about what Mrs. Alves said to her. “That innocent child, he has seen nothing in his life yet, still he is so lonely. He just needs love.”She said and let out a breath. She couldn’t sleep the whole night thinking about her decision. Suddenly the sun rays hit her face. She looked at the clock to check time. She didn’t even realize when it was 7 am in the morning. She sighed and got up to get ready. She entered her bathroom and turned on the shower.The cold water was hitting her face, calming her mind. Somewhere she have now made up her mind. She got out of the shower and wrapped her body with a towel. She got ready and checked out herself in the mirror one last time. She picked up her phone and called someone. “Hello Mrs. Alves, can we meet?”Anastasia think for a while then decided to share this first with her
Jordan got up and saw Abram sleeping peacefully in his arms. He smiled and kissed his puffy cheeks. “Wake up champ, you will be late for school” “mmm just 7 minutes more Dad”, Abram said still closing his eyes. “No, just wake up already otherwise you will be late for school and miss your school bus. Come on get up”, Jordan said while poking his bum playfully. “Ugh okay fine I am up now” Abram got up and pouted adorably. “Good boy, now go get ready, I’ll be waiting for you outside for breakfast okay?” Abby nodded, smiling at Daniel.In the breakfast table they were munching on their food. Jordan and Abram just finished eating when Mrs. Alves came. “Good morning boys” “Good Morrniiing” Jordan and Abram said in unison. Abram ran and hugged Mrs. Alves’s legs as he could reach there only. Mrs. Alves chuckled and picked him up holding him in her arms. “How are you, my son?” Mrs. Alves asked him. “I am fine grandma, I missed you” Abram said and kissed her cheek. Suddenly they heard a bus hon
When we broke away from the kiss standing in front of us was a nurse blushing beet red. She kept on opening and closing her mouth as a fish dopped out of the water. When she composed herself and got her voice back, she apologized. But her face was still red from the embarrassment."Oh sorry, I didn't know you guys were busy. I'm sorry for interrupting your moment I will come back later." She apologized again casting her eyes down. She is so cute and pretty, she looks nice in her uniform.Before she left Jake retorted, " next time knock before you enter into a private room." He was furious, he clenched and unclenched his fist. I don't know why he looks so worked up this is not something for him to get mad at." I knocked on the door several times no one responded so I entered I thought miss Anastasia was asleep or in the washroom that's why she didn't hear me knock. I'm sorry it won't happen again please pardon me for my mistake." The the nurse apologized profusely. I could see the hur
"Son will you get a hold of yourself." Mr. Joe reprimanded Jake in an authoritative voice. You could feel the pain in his voice, although he hasn't known her for long he considered her his daughter and she has grown on him."Dad she is gone, Anastasia is gone and it's my fault" Jake wailed like a child, seating on the hospital floor. Knees up, his head on his knees he painfully gripped his hair. He was rocking himself back and don't like he was sitting on a rocking chair. His hair is disheveled, his eyes red and puffy from crying his nose is red also."No son it's not your fault" Mr. Anderson tried to console his son. Mrs. Anderson and Allison were crying bitterly. Edward was trying to console the two females. You could feel the grievances hanging around them like a thick Cloud."Yes dad it's my fault, I told her everything is going to be alright. I told her the surgery would be successful! But I failed her. I couldn't do anything to help her." Jake said to his father. Silently sobbin