“Daddy?” Ava called after contemplating whether or not she should tell her father about the pretty lady she encountered yesterday.
Lucas, who was almost through with braiding his daughter's hair, as he got her ready for school, suddenly heard her call him in a sophisticated manner.
He reached out for a band on her dressing table and tied it below her braided hair. After doing so, he carried a spray gel and used it on her hair.
As a wealthy businessman and from one of the most outstanding families in New York, Lucas was never trained to do domestic works such as this. However after the death of his Fiancee he had to learn everything in order to be a better father.
“Daddy?” Ava called again and this time he responded in a low voice.
“What is it sweetie?”
Having heard her father's reply, Ava turned to him wearing a huge smile on her face as she spoke “Daddy, yesterday I met a very pretty woman. Her name was Sophia and I like her a lot, it would be nice to find a nanny like her don't you think?”
Lucas was dumbstruck by his daughter's words. This was actually the first time he had heard her talking about a woman and somehow he felt pleased.
Unable to hide his smile, Lucas caressed her cheek slowly as he spoke “So you like her? Do you want her to become your nanny?”
A glint of excitement took over Ava's face and she couldn't help but exclaim “Really? Daddy you will really make her my nanny if that's what I want?”
Lucsn simply stared at her as he couldn't bring himself to answer her when the answer was right in front of her. He knew she was excited and within him felt really great.
*Emily can you see? I made our daughter happy. I have never seen her this excited before*
Chuckling at his inner thoughts, Lucas carried his daughter's bag and held her hand tightly before walking down the stairs together. There, they came across Adam, Lucas' personal assistant and driver as he stood in front of the stairs.
Having to see Adam standing in front of his stairs, awaiting them both only meant one thing and that is there is a meeting he needed to attend in thirty minutes.
“Mr Adam!” Ava yelled as she withdrew her grip from her father's hand and ran to her father's assistant hugging his thighs.
“Oh Ava!” Adam sounded rather surprised. This was not the first time she had hugged him but whenever she did, it would take him by surprise.
Just then Lucas was already standing in front of him. He could have sworn that he had glimpsed a slight hint of amusement flashing through his emotionless orbs.
However, it was gone as fast as it had come, leaving Adam to wonder if he had actually imagined it or not.
“Mr Logan you have a minute in less than thirty minutes.” Adam regained his composure and announced. Meanwhile, Lucas simply hummed since he had guessed right.
Holding Ava's hand again, they both walked out of his villa with Adam trailing behind them. In a few seconds they got to the garage and entered a black bentley.
It didn't take up to fifteen minutes, when they arrived in front of Ava's school. Shortly a teacher came right on time and paid her respect to Lucas before taking Ava.
Everyone knew Logan's family. Having not known the Logan's family only meant that you are not from planet earth. They were the most influential family in New York and often regarded as the most feared family too.
And Lucas was actually making it seem to be true with his arrogant and strict personality making everyone around him tremble in fear, except his daughter of course.
“Adam?” Lucas called in a hoarse voice, his eyes still fixated on his daughter's back as he spoke “Find out from the secretary in charge of the interview for a nanny and see if there is a person named Sophia,”
Adam upon hearing this, turned to Lucas and bowed as he replied “Understood Mr Logan!”
•••
Early next morning.
When Sophia woke up, the bed was empty. Cleaning her eyes, she walked to the kitchen and there she saw Stephen cooking as he talked with their mother.
Upon seeing his sister walking straight to the kitchen, Stephen couldn't help but voice out with a smile. “Good morning Sophia.”
“Morning big head.” Sophia chuckled.
Having heard Sophia's melodious voice, Mrs Owen Sophia's mother stretched out her hand to get hold of Sophia. Upon seeing her mother's arms wide open, Sophia rushed to her and gave her a tight hug.
“Sophia are you ok? How was the interview? Did you get the job?” her mother asked, rushing her words.
Getting seated, Sophia took the seat close to her mother and caressed her hands softly as she spoke in a calm voice “I wasn't able to make it mom”
Hearing such from her daughter, Mrs Owen countenance fell but before she could say a word, Sophia let out a smile and continued “But I applied for a new job and I know that I'm going to get it.”
Letting out a smile, Mrs Owen patted her hands “That is good then. You will surely get it darling, I know you will”
After spending a little time with her family, Sophia dressed up nicely and left for the interview at LL electronics. Reaching there, the entrance was more complicated than it was yesterday.
Sophia entered the elevator and in no time she had already arrived at the floor the interview was going to take place.
Reaching the floor, Sophia swallowed hard as she almost screamed at the number of females that were there in front of the interview room. In addition to that, they had even created a queue due to the number of people and Sophia didn't hesitate to stand at the last person's back.
Just then an interviewer left the room for the interview and stood in front of the unemployed females as he announced “Is there someone right here whose name is Sophia Owen?”
Shortly whispers among the crowd could be heard but before the interviewer could speak up again, Sophia raised her hand in signification.
“I'm here” breathing heavily she replied “I'm Sophia Owen.” She stepped out from the crowd and approached the young man.
Scrutinizing Sophia from head to toe, the young man smiled in satisfaction before he turned to the crowd. “The interview has come to an end. We have found the person we are looking for.” he then turned to Sophia again “Congratulations Sophia Owen, you have gotten the job”
“Eh!” Sophia couldn't stop herself from screaming.
Sophia went home and announced her success in getting a job. Her family rejoiced with her but when they heard that she was going to stay far away, they suddenly refused.However Sophia promised to visit during the weekends and they agreed with her in no time. The next morning Sophia left for Logan's villa.Stepping out of the taxi, Sophia could feel her heart beating faster than usual. However she tried her best to regain her composure.*You are here to get revenge and nothing else Sophia, so you need to focus* Sophia walked further and placed a knock on the gigantic door. Shortly the door was opened by a middle aged man. He introduced himself as the cleaner of the villa and Sophia did the same.The young man opened the door wider for Sophia to come inside. Entering into the house, Sophia breath was seized at first at the sight of the house.Prior to this Sophia had already imagined the house to be very huge due to the kind of person he was. However it turned out that her expectation
"Sophia!" Ava called and that bring Sophia back to her senses. She turned around to see Adams, Mr.Logan's driver"I will get going now, but please take care of my princess, I am begging you now, because you won't like the outcome if anything happens to my princess" he tried to sound serious, but how can he be serious when the woman in his front his taking his breathe away? Taking a last glance at his daughter, he walked out of the kitchen trying to avoid Sophia's eyes. Sophia placed her hand on her chest trying to calm herself down.*Have you lost it, Sophia?* She cautions herself."Don't tell me you like my daddy, what did I expect my dad is very handsome.", Ava said and Sophia raised her head to look at her. Isn't she too small to know something like this? "It's time for school you shouldn't get late on my first day" Sophia flash Ava a smile and she comes down from the chair."Yeah, Sophia. I am not a late comer" she replied and that brought a smile to Sophia, she wondered how a ki
"Whoever is inside that place should come out now," he yelled and Sophia almost come out of her hiding place to give him the piece of her heart. A message pop inside her phone, she stare at her phone and it's the reminder of her debt. She has many things to do with her salary so she can't quit now, right? She hasn't even taking her revenge, it will be a waste of five years."What are you still waiting for?" Lucas snap at her, and she quickly bows before she scurries out of his study, and he sigh deeply."What are you doing here?" He asked. "Forgive me, sir. I'm really sorry, ... I didn't mean to barge into your room," She falls to her knees, and apologizes to him, it's better to act innocent for no w. "Get up," he says to her. "No, sir... Please let me remain like this. Please forgive me," She pleads as if she is held at gunpoint and she's desperately begging for her life. "I told you to get up," she snap at her, and she quickly springs up to her feet. He stare at her
SOPHIA POV Working as a maid for the Lucas's has been the most stressful work I think ever existed. Although Ava doesn't have a problem, and I think I like her, Lucas is the problematic one. Nothing ever pleases my so called boss Don't blame me for being harsh with my words, but you'll understand if you're in my shoes. All he ever gives me is problems and nothing else. What do I expect when he is a wicked rich guy? For the past four days that I have been here, I have come to realize that Lucas is mysterious. He's handsome and every woman's dream, but he's ruthless. Having heard so much about how he treated the previous maids that worked for the kid, I have done nothing but tried to be careful so I won't end up getting on his bad side for my revenge to go smoothly I need to be patient. It's almost midnight, and here I am, trying to put Sophia to sleep, but it seems like I'm only wasting my time. "I don't feel like sleeping, let's play a game," She says to me with a mischievous smil
Sophia POV FEW DAYS LATERI have gotten used to Sophia calling me mum, but she has never called me that when her father is around. Maybe he will scold her for calling me that. Ava's is sweet and warm to be with. It's the birthday of my adopted daughter today, and the Lucas insisted that a large party be hosted to celebrate her sixth years birthday. He employed some maids to help with the preparations.The beauticians has been busy getting the Ava dressed, while I stay by her side. She look extremely happy, and it makes me remember when I was little, my parents make sure they makes us happy by getting us what they want even though we don't have much, a drop of tears drop from my eyes when I remember my mum condition and I quickly clean it before Ava knew I am crying. There's no need to cry I shouldn't be a coward, right?"Are you OK, Mum?" Her tiny voice pulls me out of my deep thoughts, and that is when I realize that she has been calling me but I was too lost to hear her. "Yes, da
SUSAN P.O.Vwhere am I? And what am I fucking doing inside his room? I look around the room to be sure. I rushed out of the room with tears in my eyes and walked straight to Ava room, my silly tears wake sleeping Ava up and she sat upright immediately."Mum what happened to you?" She asked, and i didn't reply her, i was busy crying my eyes out. Ava concluded her father was the reason why i was crying, she bash out of the room and i lye down flat on Ava bed still crying, i doesn't even know why I am crying, i just find my tears dropping more and more and I don't even have the strength to stop my babygirl.LUCAS P.O.VThe few minutes, Sophia left have been terrible for me as I keep thinking about her. It feels like something is missing in me, I can't feel my sense of authority when I'm around her. That sense that makes me feel like I'm superior to others, it's always missing when I'm with her. Sitting on the edge of my bed and diving away in thoughts, a knock on my door pulls me out
"Nevermind, I am very sure she's not the one, she can't be the one, right? I don't even like this your so called Nanny, her sight alone disgust me, how can you employ someone like her to be your daughter, nanny? Someone that doesn't know what it takes to be rich, I hate poor people and you know that?" Mrs Logan asked and Lucas sigh in frustration."Mrs Logan, who did you want me to employ, the president daughter? Or those people that will make my daughter uncomfortable?" Logan asked."I am sure Lora the president daughter is ready to be a nanny to your only child, she doesn't mind because she loves you, I don't know you will stoop so low to employ someone like that" Mrs Logan said."It's my choice and that's what my daughter want, I need to sleep if you don't mind..." Lucas said trying to sounds calm, he is tired of his mother complain, his mother have been bringing different types of women for Lucas to marry, since he is the only child, she has tried employing nanny for Ava, since Lu
"Hello, Sophia I haven't heard from you, what's happening, Sophia?" A male voice said from the other end and Sophia sighed, she doesn't need anyone to tell her who the person is before she find out it was her best friend."Yeah, I know, right? I am just trying to gather something's, I found something but I need to be sure before sending it to you, Kingsley" She replied, Kingsley was her friend, she planned everything with him. Kingsley was one of the people that wants to see her get her revenge no matter what."You're taken too long, Sophia you should be out of there by now. Or have you fallen in love with that devil, this isn't you, Sophia it's not too hard to get something from that billionaire, they have a lot of secrets, or are you slacking off? Should I come and join you in that house? I can apply as a driver, Lucas must not go unpunished, yeah he must suffer for what he did to you" Kingsley said from the other end and Sophia chuckled."I know my dear friend, I should get somethi