All Chapters of Once His, Always His: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Three years Later.I had gotten a job working for one of the billionaires in the city, in his house.I drove myself to the address I was given, and it took me to a neighborhood clearly built for the wealthy and influential.And then I got to the main house.I stepped out of my car and brought my luggage out of the trunk.I forgot to mention that I was going to be living here now.I rang the doorbell twice before someone answered.A tall, dark, good-looking guy opened the door.I guess he was my new boss.His face looked familiar, but I couldn't place him. He was a public figure, so I must have seen him on the headlines or social media.“Are you Emma Davis?” he asked.“Yes, sir.”He turned and went inside, leaving the door open.I followed him quietly.“Sit.”The house was quite big and beautifully decorated.He sat on the couch across from me and crossed his legs.“I’m Anthony Williams, your new boss. From everything I’ve seen in your résumé, you’re qualified for the job.”“Thank you,

The next morning came anyway, even though I didn't want to wake up.I kept rolling from one side of the bed to another. It was obvious I was suffering from a hangover.I opened my eyes slowly, and everything seemed blurry.Then I heard a knock on my door. I had to answer it.It was Anthony.Or my boss, rather.“Good morning, sir,” I said, yawning with my hands covering my mouth.“Get ready. You need to go to the mall and get some things.”I stared at his beautiful face for a few seconds. Not like it was intentional.“What did you say? God, no. My head is spinning right now.”“Don't tell me you're having a hangover right now. You knew you had zero tolerance for alcohol, and yet you drank at the club,” he replied.I didn't know what else to say. I had to do my job and not get him upset.“I'll give you an hour. Take pills or whatever you want to do. I'll give Anna my card while you check the house and get the necessary things, including the ones on the list I'll give her.”He turned and

I got a reminder notification on my phone.Today, I had to go and see my son and spend some time with him.I handled a few things around the house before heading out.“Hey, Jayden,” I said with a smile.He turned and saw me, then immediately stood up from the ground where he had been playing with his toys.“Mummy!” he shouted as he ran into my arms.I hugged him so tight. He was looking good and healthy.“Aunty Lisa has been taking good care of you, huh?”He nodded.“Where's Aunty Lisa, by the way?”He pointed towards the kitchen.I carried him in my arms as we headed towards the kitchen. I had missed him so much.“Hey, Lisa.”“You're here,” Lisa replied.“Yeah. I can see how good my boy is looking. Thank you so much for looking after him.”“You're welcome. Jayden is a good boy, and he doesn't give me any trouble.”I gave her some money for his expenses since I had been paid at the beginning of the month.Then I took Jayden to the children's park.I watched him have fun. I just wanted

The next day, Anna sent me an address to a restaurant where I was supposed to meet her during the day.She was already there before me.“Hey, girl,” I said as I sat down.“You're right on time,” she replied.“Shouldn't you be planning your party? Why did you ask me to come here?” I asked.“Girl, relax. I've got someone doing that. I wanted you to come here so we can make our choice of outfits.”I raised my eyebrows. “You don't have your outfit ready?”“No.”“You know, Anna, you could host a simple party. Just drinks, you know, nothing loud.”“There's no fun in that.”“Girl, you are always looking for a reason to throw a party. Well, this one is worth it. I'm proud of you.”I ordered a drink while we scrolled through fashion pages.“But Anna, how are we going to get these dresses delivered before evening?”“Don't worry. The more the cash, the faster the delivery.”Anna and I never had the same opinion about any dress we chose.She kept complaining.“Nah, this one is too lengthy.”“Look

Later that night, I came downstairs to the kitchen to get some water.I hadn't seen Anthony since earlier that day, and I hoped it would continue that way.I walked quietly into the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge.Then I caught the scent of his cologne.I froze.I turned around, and there he was, standing in the doorway.Grey joggers. White singlet.I immediately looked away and tried to leave the kitchen, but he gently caught my wrist and pulled me back.He placed both hands on the counter, leaving me standing between them."You've been avoiding me," he said, stepping closer.I swallowed."I haven't."He looked directly into my eyes, but I couldn't hold his gaze."You have. Since the kiss."I didn't respond.He took another step, closing the little space between us.For a moment, neither of us said anything.Then he looked at me."God, Emma. You're so beautiful."My heart started racing.I opened my mouth, but no words came out.Gosh, this man had too much of a