Chapter 50:Mafia’s possession
As she was about to make breakfast, a maid walked in. She had never seen her before.
"Good morning, my name is Ann. I have been instructed by Mr. Vladimir to handle the cooking," she smiled brightly at Jacqueline.
Jacqueline was speechless, Alexander was here earlier and he said nothing about hiring a new cook. She managed a smile. "Nice to meet you. I am Jacqueline," she responded. Well, it's not like he owes her an explanation. This is his house and he can do whatever he pleases.
"Thank you Jacqueline. I'd like to start immediately," Ann said.
"Alright, I will be on my way. If you need anything, I will be willing to help."
"Sure. If anything comes up, I will reach across to you," Ann smiled.
Jacqueline washed her hands and then left the kitchen. At least, she will have time for other chores. She couldn't help but wonder why Alexander hired a new cook. She shrugged it off and walked down the hallway to his room.
On getting to his room, she saw Santos standing by the door. He was dressed in a black suit and he had an earpiece on. She could see a gun from his holster. Jacqueline stopped in her tracks. Unsure if she should move any closer.
"Can I g..go in," she stammered.
Santos opened the door and she walked in looking scared.The door closed behind her. She was here to get his dirty clothes. Her eyes took in the bedroom, Alexander was nowhere in sight. She quickly walked to his closet to get his clothes for laundry.
Just then, she heard the click of the bathroom door and Alexander stepped out from the bathroom with a towel tied around his waist. She couldn't peel her eyes off his well sculpted body. As he dried his wet hair with another towel, his muscles bulged. And Jacqueline swallowed hard. Forgetting why she came into his room.
When he stopped drying his hair and hung the towel on his shoulder, he was surprised to see Jacqueline. And she turned bright red, he had caught her staring.
She quickly turned back and started getting the clothes out. He ignored her and picked the neat pile of clothes on the bed.
She heard the soft drop of the towel and she stood there, keeping her back turned to him. She held her breath as she stood still.
"You're standing in my way," he heard him whisper in her ear. She jolted away in shock. How did he get so close to her without her knowing?
She stepped out of his way and when she looked at him, he was dressed already. He took out his jacket from his closet and walked out of the room.
The towels he had used earlier, were on the floor. She picked it up and packed the laundry in a bag before leaving his room.
Santos was still standing by the door when she got out. She took the bag away to give it to the laundry man waiting outside. When she was done, she headed back to the kitchen, Ann was nowhere in sight. Just as she was about to leave, Ann came in holding an empty tray.
She broke into a smile. "Jacqueline, I just served Mr. Vladimir his breakfast. Here, this is yours," she said as she handed a tray containing food to Jacqueline.
"Thank you," she smiled back. Jacqueline drew a chair back and sat down to eat. She was hungry, and without wasting time, she finished the food.
Ann had left the kitchen before her. When she was done, she washed the used dish. Then she made her way to her room.
She had nothing else to do so she brought out her phone and dialled Aries number.She picked on the first ring.
"Jacqueline, how are you doing?"
She sighed deeply and then sat on the bed. "I wish I could say that I am doing great, Aries."
"You sound worried. Are you alright?," Aries' tone had a tinge of concern.
"There is something I need to tell you," she lowered her voice.
"Really, I am all ears. Don't keep me in suspense."
"We, uhm," she struggled to get the words out. "You know what, I will call you later when I feel better," Jacqueline said.
"No way, Jacqueline. Start talking."
"Alright, Alright. We had sex last night," she rushed the words out.
"You what? Oh my God!! You mean you had it with Mr. Alexander Vladimir, your boss? Girl, that's the best news ever."
Jacqueline rolled her eyes. "Stop being silly. You know why I am here. I'm in a difficult situation. Aries, he wants us to be lovers. I can't do that. I just can't invest in a relationship that will definitely crash."
"Just go with the flow. Enjoy it while it lasts. Listen, stop being so uptight. Loosen up. He isn't asking for much."
"I know but I feel guilty. It's like I am betraying him. Remember why I came here in the first place. I just feel so bad right now. What do I do, Aries?"
She heard Aries sighed over the phone. "What if you come out clean?"
Jacqueline's eyes widened in horror. "You mean I should tell him the truth? No way, I can't do that. Have you thought what Chain would do to my sister and I? And you think Alexander would want to be with me after getting to know the truth?"
"If you don't, he will find out sooner or later and that will be catastrophic."
Jacqueline blinked repeatedly to hold back the tears threatening to flow. "How is Jennie doing?," she asked, changing the subject.
"She is sleeping. I took her to the hospital yesterday for her usual checkup. She is stable for now."
"Thank you for being a good friend. I appreciate your kind efforts."
A knock came on the door and Jacqueline turned towards the door. Still holding her phone to her ear, she said, "I will speak to you later."
She ended the call and went to open the door. Her eyes grew wide with surprise when she saw who it was.
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