Chapter 30

Maybe, I should take Kharis away to one of my penthouses and open up about Ivy. Maybe she'll understand.


"Let's do something fun today. Something to destress and make you feel better. Anything you want. We could go shopping. I could cook for you. We could go on a trip right now", I said to her with my eyes wide open.


"I'll go take a shower now, in my room, and head to the kitchen too. You should do the same and come downstairs for breakfast", she said, faking a smile.


I smiled back and said, "okay ma". I wanted to tell her how much I loved her but I felt like it was too early.


I stood up after she left and went into the bathroom to shower. I couldn't stop thinking about her story and everything she went through. I didn't want her to work as my maid anymore. I wanted her for keeps. But, one thing stood in my way and that was Ivy…


After bathing, I called the office and informed them of my absence. I didn't want Kharis to stay alone. And, I wanted to be with her too.

I dressed up in shorts, a shirt and went downstairs to see if Kharis was there.


Yes, she was in the kitchen, making my favorites, pancakes.

"You are right on time", she said the moment she saw me.


I smiled and headed to the dining table. She fixed my plate first before fixing hers. Having a plate of Pancakes and a glass of milk for breakfast wasn't a bad idea at all. I loved the way she cared for me. It was obvious in her actions, the way she looked at me, and the things she said sometimes.


We ate in silence. Maybe she was still hurt from the things she remembered this morning. I wished she would feel better and smile a little more.


We headed to the living room together to Netflix and chill. Then, there was a knock on the door.

"That should be Lois", I said to her.


She stood up to get to the door and after a while, I saw her walk in with my mom and dad. I stood up immediately, shocked at their impromptu visit.


"Not again. What's with all these unannounced visits. Is everything okay?", I asked my parents.


"Wouldn't you even offer us a seat", my mom said.


"Have a sit mom", I don't need to tell you to do so. This is your son's house but let me know whenever you decide to show up.", I said.


My dad was already sitting down.


Kharis appeared with two glasses of juice and served my parents. She smiled at them and my mom did not return the smile though. It was just my dad that smiled back at the woman who have stolen my heart.


"Who is she", my mom asked me.


I didn't know what to say. My maid? My lover? A friend? I looked at Kharis and I stood up from my seat.

"This is Kharis Carter, she's my maid. Ma Cleopatra brought her here as a replacement", I said to my parents.


I tried to avoid eye contact with Kharis as much as possible.


"Speaking of Ma Cleopatra, I hope you have called her", my dad asked me.


I was so glad the topic had been changed. I saw Kharis walk away from our presence.


"Oh yes, I spoke to her two days ago, she's doing great and her husband is getting better", I answered.


"That's great then. Ma Cleopatra should come back", my mom said.

"I do not like this girl. Ivy called crying about a woman in your house". Is she the one? My mom asked.


"I do not know what Ivy is talking about". I said and sat back.


"Kharis works here", I said. I felt really terrible for addressing her as my maid. And I'm sure she hated me for doing that.


"She makes really delicious pancakes", I said to my dad. Just like me, my dad had a thing for pancakes. He was a loyal pancake fan.


"I'll go meet and talk to her to fix a plate for you". I said and left to the kitchen.


"Hey", I said to Kharis.


"Have your parents gone already"?, She asked me.


"No, they are still here. I told my dad about your pancakes. Could you make one plate for him"?, I asked her.


"Of course, I can. That's my job. I am the maid", she said sounding so sarcastic.


"Is everything okay", I asked her.


"Yes sir, everything is okay", she answered and started getting busy with the pancake.


I left the kitchen and headed straight back to the living room to meet my parents.


"As for your wedding to Ivy"…


My mom started speaking as she saw me enter the living room. I really wished I could keep hee quiet. I wanted her to say nothing about the wedding. What if Kharis heard of it!!!


"As for your wedding to Ivy, there are lots of things on ground. I'm sending a fashion designer to you tomorrow. He'll be coming to take your body measurements for the wedding suit.

And for the venue, I and your beautiful wife would be checking two or three places that were recommended", she said.


I sat on the chair and my mind wandered to Ivy. I still had not told her about the arranged marriage with Ivy yet. I didn't want to be any reason for her pain.


Kharis interrupted my thoughts when she appeared with a tray containing the pancake.

"Bon appetit sir, Kharis said to my dad and walked away.


I tried hard to not look at jer swaying her hips. It seemed like my mom was observing my every move. She wanted me to default so she'd use it against me but, I was ready to remain in her good book.


After my dad was done eating. He stood up and walked to where I sat.

"You know your marriage to Ivy is important and it is around the corner. Our family needs this. It is not good for us if she calls me and your mom every day, to complain or cry", he said to me.


My mom stood and declared it was time for them to leave.


"I love you maami", I said to my mom.


"I love you too, my dear. I and your dad wants what's best for you and right now, Ivy is what is best for you", she answered.

I gave both of them a hug and walked them out of the house to their car.
I got back inside and walked to the kitchen to meet Kharis.

"Do you have a girlfriend", Kharis asked me.