Chapter 9

"To what do I owe this visit Adam?" Raymond asked in his usual sarcastic tone as we entered my study room.

Raising my eyebrow I looked at him, he always has a way of getting on my nerves.

"You know you don't have to be so sarcastic all the time," I said, sitting on a chair crossing my legs.

Laughing, he took his seat too. "Come on Adam, I am sure you didn't call me here just to tell me that" he said.

"Yes you are right. I need you to do research on someone, she is.."

" Your mother, not again Adam. So tell me what did you do to make your sweet mother run away?" he exclaimed.

"Will you keep shut and let me finish!" I said angrily.

Instantly he looked at me, shocked at my outburst. Finally he kept shut and listened, yeah that is right, he needs to shut up. I am tired, haven't eaten and he is adding to my stress with all his nonsense talks.

The traffic on my way back was exasperating, I have no idea what keeps blocking the damn road all the time. I think it is high time I start using a driver, can't handle it anymore or I might get down and do something crazy. How can I spend 3hours on a 30 minute journey? This is madness!

"Like I was saying before you interrupted me, she is my new Personal Assistant. Her name is Catherine Shawn, I want to know everything about her and her family. And remember you need to be discreet as always." I said, looking at Raymond to see if he was paying any attention.

It is unlike him to stay quiet for so long. I looked at him and saw him staring at me, with a blank face.

"What could be going on in his head now" I can't help but wonder. Finally he spoke

"And if I may ask, why do you want this information?"

Baffled, I looked at him. I know I consider him a friend and all but, he has no right to ask me such a question, after all I will be paying him handsomely.

"You may not" I said with finality while standing from my seat.

"Yes boss, anything you say."

"Good" I said, nodding my head a little.

I left my study heading to my bedroom, but the smell of delicious food caught my attention. I followed the sweet smell, it was coming from the dining room. I am so hungry, I haven't eaten anything since I got home. Immediately entering the house, James informed me of Raymond's presence.

"Wow Adam this is delicious, '' Raymond said as I entered the dining room.

Shocked, I looked at him in dismay, he was already seated at the dining table before I arrived.

"Adam, you really need to try this prawn, it is so tasty" he said, devouring his food like a hungry lion.

Salivating, quickly I took my seat serving myself, can't wait for anyone to serve me. Held up in the traffic for so long, and talking to Raymond has left me weak. We ate in silence, only the sound of cutlery was heard.

Raymond was right, the prawn is indeed tasty. I am so full my stomach feels like it is going to explode, this is why I want to stop the late night meal. I even asked James to ensure dinner was prepared on time, unaware how the day will turn out.

But I have no regrets. Today, I met Catherine, the woman who has taken control of my senses. I need to make her mine in order to quench this lust I am feeling.

"James, thank you for this food, it is simply exquisite, your cooking is amazing. I will be coming here more often to have such delicacies." Raymond said grinning from ear to ear rubbing his stomach.

Looking at him I can't stop laughing, he always cracks me up with his funny behaviors.

"Why are you laughing now Adam?" He asked, laughing.

"I should ask you the same, why are you laughing?" I asked while laughing.

The dining room was filled with our laughter, we laughed away our sorrow. Once in a while it is good to laugh, it lifts your mood and makes you happy.

"Oh shit" Raymond exclaimed suddenly taking me unaware

Alert at his sudden outburst I stopped laughing looking round for any sign of danger.

"What is it?" I asked, didn't see anything to cause alarm

"The time, it is past 12am" He said, still in shock

Wow, I never knew it was this late. Now I know why he exclaimed, I can't let him go home this late. He needs to be alive to carry out my assignment given to him.

"You can spend the night here Raymond, James will prepare a room for you."

"Thanks man" he said feeling relieved

"James" I called

"Yes master" James said as he entered the dining room

"Please ask one of the servants to prepare a room for my guest. He will be spending the night here"

" A room has been prepared already for him."

Surprised, I asked "Oh really?"

"Yes, when I saw how long you spent talking in your study room I asked a servant prepare a room in case"

"That is so thoughtful of you, thank you"

This is one of the many reasons I like James. He is a fast thinker, don't have to spell everything out to him before he knows what to do.

"So Raymond you heard him, follow him he will take you to your room" I said turning to Raymond who looks sleepy. From his eyes I can tell.

"Goodnight Adam" Raymond said, following James.

"Goodnight"

Standing, I head to my room. Need to freshen up and go to bed. Right now I can't wait for Raymond to carry out the research and bring me feedback. I need to know everything about Catherine, only then will I hatch a perfect plan and make her mine.

CATHERINE POV

Once I was done, I dried my hair and changed into my nightgown. The continuous knock on my bedroom door never seems to end, must be Miranda.

"Come in, it is open" I called out, wondering why she kept on knocking and didn't enter.

"It is locked ma'am"

Oh my, I forgot. Before going to freshen up, I locked the door and didn't want anyone entering my room without my permission. Now, I regret my decision. Leaving what I'm doing, I went to open the door.

"Oh Miranda, I am so.." I started but stopped when I realized the person standing in front of me wasn't Miranda but Lucy, another servant of ours.

"Good evening ma'am, here is your meal?" She said, holding a tray of food in her hands.

"Good evening, sorry for keeping you waiting for so long," I said, opening the door wide so she could enter.

"No, it is okay. Where will you like me to drop it ma'am?" she asked once inside my room.

"Please drop it on my bed. What of Miranda? I asked curious

"She isn't feeling to well so, she is resting"

"Oh my, is everything okay?" I asked concerned

"Yes, it was just a minor sickness. Her monthly cycle, you know cramps"

"Oh, I get it. Thank goodness it is nothing serious" I said feeling relieved.

"Will you like anything else ma'am?" She asked

"No that will be all, thank you"

I really want to see Miranda and ensure she is okay but, don't want to disturb her at the same time. It is late already and she must be asleep by now, I will try to see her tomorrow.

Lying gently on my bed so my food won't spill, I brought out my phone from my purse where it's been for hours, wow. Chuckling, can't believe I stayed this long without it. Unlocking my phone, twenty missed calls popped up.

Guess as much, I wonder who called. Sighing, I clicked on the notification. My mom called six times and the rest from Kylie, my best friend since preschool. I checked the time of their calls, my mom called two hours ago, and Kylie called an hour ago.

Urgh, this is why I dislike putting my phone on silent mode. I always forget to remove it. I will call Kylie later, first I need to see my mom. About to get off my bed I heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" I asked

"It is me sweetheart" my mom said

Oh my, it is my mom. I was about to go to her, regretting why I didn't do it sooner.

"Come in mom, it is open"

Entering my room, my mom looked at me with a look that says you don't look too good

"Aww, sweetheart you look so stressed" she said, giving me a warm hug.

"Yes. I had a rough time returning home, the traffic was intense"

"Sorry sweetheart. I called and called but you didn't pick, was really worried" she said while sitting on my bed

"I know Mom, sorry I missed your calls. My phone was on silent mode" I said, pouting my lips like a child.

"You know I don't like it when you do that but you never listen" she said looking at me disappointingly

"I am sorry" I said, giving her an apologetic look

Putting a stray strand of my hair in my ear, my mom said "It is okay." Givinmiling, putting a st opening the cover of my plate she saw my food untouched " Oh I see you not had dinner yet"

"Yes about to then checked my phone"

"I will leave you to eat, goodnight sweetheart"

"Goodnight Mom"

I watched as she closed the door behind her. Now I need to call Kylie, she must be dying of anticipation, ever since I told her about my interview at Rutherford oil and gas limited she won't let me hear a word.

She kept on singing his praises, saying this and that, she even called him the Greek idol, or something like that can't remember.

But regardless of all the things she said, she got two things right. One he is filthy rich and two, damn! he is fucking handsome. People need to be sued for being dangerously handsome like he is.

About failing her number, my stomach growled. Oops, don't think my stomach can wait a minute longer without food. Picking my cutlery I started eating and drinking my juice till I was done and satisfied.

Yummy, what a delicious meal. If I keep eating this way I will add a few pounds before the month runs out, I don't want that happening. I can't say no to delicious food cooked by madam Juliet, that is Miranda makes it her aim to give me the right amount so I won't end up fat. She is a sweetheart.

After brushing my teeth I went to my room to rest, I feel so tired and sleepy. Yawning, I lay on my bed, resting my head on my fluffy pillow. I slept off, completely forgot about the call I was going to make.

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