Love, Lies and Billionaires

“Alright baby, did you have fun?”

“Yeah!” He almost yelled, as he carefully climbed up the staircase, supporting himself with the rails.

“That’s good. Now go up to your room. Mummy has to take care of some things, okay?”

“Okay!’

As soon as he was gone, her bright smile wiped off and turned into an angry frown. She turned around and walked down to the kitchen, where she suspected Rose was.

As she expected, she was there doing the dishes with one of the other maids. “Welcome, ma’am,” they both greeted in unison when they noticed her presence.

Maren didn’t reply. She just stood at the door and folded her arms, watching them. “Who let William into the house?” Her voice was uncomfortably calm.

They both turned to her, confusion written on their faces.

“How did Mr. Sinclair get into the house and get to Nathan?”

Rose froze where she stood, and her eyes widened. She’d been with Maren as a caretaker for four years when Nathan was born. Maren trusted him in her care. She had never gone against Maren’s orders during those years.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“T-the guards let him in and he requested to see Nathan when he got in. There was nothing I could do ma’am I’m sorry,” she explained, tears forming beneath her eyes.

Maren shut her eyes for sometime, in realisation. She hadn’t informed the guards about William. “Why didn’t you tell me? I had to hear it from Nathan.”

“I’m so sorry ma’am, I was scared,” she apologised, avoiding Maren’s gaze.

“Did he say anything when he was here?” She asked. There really was nothing she could do, though. Nathan was safe, so she really didn’t think about punishing her like she should. Plus, she’d been faithful to her all these years.

“He wanted to take Nathan out for a treat-”

“What?” Maren’s temper rose. “Did he?”

“No, Nathan wouldn’t let him”

Maren’s shoulders dropped in relief. At that point, different thoughts ran through her mind about what could happen if Nathan had agreed to go out with William.

She turned back to Rose. “Don’t you ever let that man near my son ever again. And always keep Nathan in your sight, alright?”

“Yes, ma’am. I’m sorry,” Rose replied as Maren walked out of the kitchen.

*****

“For the construction fee, we’ll get back to you on that, sir.”

“How long are we talking?”

Maren’s brow creased in both stress and annoyance. She’d been attending to clients all day and keeping up with their shenanigans while trying to be professional. But this-this was the second time this man had asked this question.

She sucked in her anger and kept her eyes on her computer, which she has been on all day. “Soon enough, sir,” she answered, trying to hide her disgust.

“I’ve sent a document to your email to your company, sir. It should be printed and brought to your next appointment.”

“Alright, I’ll take my leave now. Thank you,” the man said and walked out of the office.

‘Yeah, you should,’ Maren grumbled in her mind. She finished up what she was doing and threw her back into the chair. A sigh of relief escaped her lungs.

She really needed a break and not just from work, but from every other thing happening in her life. It was just so exhausting when she thought about it.

Although nothing remarkable had happened lately except the fact that her company had risen so high in the business industry. Aside from that, the week had been thankfully quiet.

A gentle knock on the door made her realise that she had placed her head on her table and was almost asleep. “Oh, my god” she said rubbing her eyes “Come in”

“Looks like someone didn’t get enough sleep last night”

She paused halfway, rubbing her eyes. She knew that voice. “William,” she said and her eyes were now wide open. Her tiredness suddenly left her with anger taking its place.

“What are you doing here? And why were you at my house?” She asked sternly.

“Does everything have to be a fight with you?” He said, moving closer to the table. “I’m not permitted to see a child we produced together?” He took his seat on the edge of her table and folded his arms.

He was in a white round neck which looked a little too tight on him and showed off his muscular arms and chest. Qualities of his Maren always got hypnotised by.

Blinking away her thoughts, she brought her eyes back to his now grinning face.

“You will not speak about Nathan like he’s an item. What are you here for?” She asked, focused on his face. He didn’t reply and just stared at her. His eyes seemed to be conducting an x-ray through her clothes.

“Okay, that’s it” she stood up and walked away from the table. “I’d really like it if you take your leave now,” she said, now avoiding his gaze. He had succeeded in making her feel like a little girl once again.

He chuckled and stood up from the table, walking towards her. His arms were still folded. “You know one thing I love about you? You fight your feelings,” he spat. He was now so close to her.

Bringing her face upward with a finger, he made her look into his eyes as he spoke. “You look so pretty when you do that.” he grabbed her waist and reeled her closer.

A shiver ran down her spine at his touch. It always got her, no matter what. William leaned forward and placed kisses on her neck.

Her breath shook and her brows creased as she felt like an ocean beneath. He stopped and leaned close to her ear. “Say you don’t miss me, and I’ll go” he said and looked into her eyes searching for an answer.

None came.

He pressed her closer and engaged her lips in a passionate kiss. She placed her hand on his hard chest and felt more of him. She realised…she did actually miss him.

“Mrs Blackwood, I…”