His son

(Alana)

“Do you need a ride?” Brigitte asked when we were heading out, it turned out my first day wasn't so bad, I attended the board meeting. And no one found out about my identity

“No, I'll take a taxi,” I said while glancing at my wristwatch. It was just 7:30 pm. I wondered if Ricardo already left. Earlier in the day, I heard Brigitte say the boss left for a meeting. He didn't tell me to come with, so I didn't bother.

“Are you certain, or is your husband coming to pick you up?” She asked throwing a mischievous look, I shook my head feeling a little embarrassed

“Nope… it's just that I have someplace to go to,” it was true, I had plans to get some nice fabric at some local shop I saw online. I wanted to buy a sewing machine as well. I thought of asking Ricardo to let me have space for setting up my office in the house for making my designs

“Fine Alana, you seem like a pretty secretive girl…but, see you later,” Brigitte said with a loud exhalation but smiled once we left the building, she walked up to her car and I made my way to the main road, hoping to get a taxi

I managed to get a taxi, but before that, I decided to eat something. I realized I didn't have anything to eat since the morning,

The taxi driver stopped at the first fast food restaurant, just from the beautiful lighting and set up, and I knew the place was a good eatery.

“Please wait for me,” I said, assuring him I would be back in a few minutes. I walked in, and it was a lovely place, it had sitting booths and people were dining and having a good time

“Welcome, madam. This way, please,” a nice-looking girl in a white and black uniform greeted me and led me to an empty booth. I nodded at her and told her exactly what I was having. Some French fries, a cheeseburger, and some pineapple juice. While waiting, I took out my phone and, like most times. I read some messages. My friends…those who didn't come to the wedding wished me a happy married life

Some who only found out I was married kept asking me questions and demanding I show them, my husband. It was fun reading all the messages, the waitress delivered my meal

“Thank you,” I said nodding at her, and she left. Oh god, the delicious smell made my mouth water, just eating something French made me feel at home. The Burger was nicely grilled. The cheese was just how I liked it

I continued eating my food while looking at some fabrics I wanted when I heard someone yelling. Glancing up, I leaned forward a bit because I couldn't see the person yelling.

“What do you want huh, I thought you wanted to come here…now what” there was a lady dressed like a nurse yelling at a boy sitting on the floor. I was unable to see the boy clearly, but the woman was upset. Everyone in the room was staring at them

“Your dad is coming soon…better eat something, or I'm.leaving you alone” the woman continued scolding the boy who had blocked his ears with his hands. He seemed uncomfortable as if he hated being yelled at

I didn't like how the woman was yelling, and everyone around seemed to be minding their own business

“Get up now will you,” the woman said and was about to grab the boy's arm when I held her hand

“You don't talk to a child like that,” I said angrily, I didn't know the boy, but the woman was being rude to him? It looked like people were used to such people that they didn't do anything to stop her

“What? Can't you mind your own business… Who do you think you are?” The woman spat out bitterly, her eyes held disdain. But I didn't care, I went on my knees and tried to talk to the boy

“Don't worry okay, you don't like it here… what do you want?” I asked him politely, he seemed scared. Even when I tried to tilt his head up, he shrugged me away

“See how rude he is. I'm trying to make him have something to eat… He doesn't want,” the woman said coldly, I ignored her and tried coaxing the boy. He seemed to be four or five years old. He was cute with nice fluffy brown hair, and smooth white skin. Not only that, but he was a cute boy with nice pretty brown eyes

“Please, he's just a child… I'm sure we can reason here,” I said, stopping her from calling the boy names. She was the ruse one,

“I wonder why his parents trusted you with their child…he's young you have to have enough patience for him, “I said and ran my hand through the boy's hair, maybe he was just upset

“Oh yeah, you don't know this kid… he's a pain in the neck…. Now go away, such a classless woman,” the lady said angrily and pushed me away. I ended up losing balance and falling to the side when she forcefully grabbed the child by the arm and started dragging him away toward the exit door. I regained my wits and decided to run after. She already left; hence I ran to the door, and stormed out when I came to a halt,

“Sir, he's a good boy… I brought him here, and he ate his meal,” I was stunned to find the lady talking sweetly. Forget that, I was shocked to see the man he was talking to and who he was holding in his arms

“Good, then you are hired,” I heard Ricardo say to the woman, did this mean the cute boy was his son? And supposedly my stepson

“Thank you so much, sir… Santiago is a good boy, he's so cute and charming… I'll surely take care of him,” the woman said sweetly, and I was even more confused. She was yelling at him just a minute ago.

“That's a lie,” I said, having had enough of her lies. I walked up to them, it was getting dark, but Ricardo saw me approaching them. The woman turned around, and her expression darkened seeing me, “she's bad, she was…”

“Isn't your meal getting cold… sir this woman right here was yelling at Santi just because he wanted her bracelet,” the woman said turning to Ricardo, I shook my head in disbelief. She was lying again, what kind of woman was she and why was she lying

“She's not telling the truth…she's the one…” I was about to say when Ricardo walked away with Santiago. He ignored me completely, I watched as he headed to his car. Dennis opened the door for him, and he settled in the car and drove away from there just like that

“Look here lady, I will not allow you to ruin my job when I just got it,” the lady turned to look at me and said with a stern expression. She was unbelievable,

“You lied, you can't be that boy's babysitter or whatever… I'm sure he'll tell his father you yelled at him, “I countered back feeling irritated, she was a snake in green grass and Ricardo didn't see that

“Ah, dream on…that kid is mute… I'm his nurse now…plus he has some screw loose he won't say a word…” the woman remarked mockingly, and I was confused. What did she mean, he was mute, and she was his nurse

“And that man is filthy rich and busy… I'll get paid either way, and you won't do a thing about it,” the lady said with a sarcastic scoff and cheekily walked away, leaving me wondering what she just said about Santiago. I didn't get to meet him back at the house, what an unfortunate meeting. I watched as the lady boarded a taxi. It seemed she didn't know who I was. But I was going to make sure she got fired

I had to tell Ricardo about how the nurse treated Santiago.

I didn't even finish my meal when I paid the bill and took a taxi back home

Apparently when I arrived at the mansion, Ricardo already reached

“Welcome madam, should I serve dinner?” Mrs. Marks asked while following me upstairs, I shook my head and walked upstairs

I reached Santiago's room, the door was slightly open. I peeked inside, and he was already in his pajamas, sitting on the bed drawing. I smiled and prepared to walk in when I came to a halt

“Drink this milk, champ…may I look at your drawing,” I saw Ricardo sit on the bed and handed Santiago a glass of milk and took the drawing book from him

“It's nice, you are doing great, but it's time to do your homework,” he added and grabbed a blue backpack. I guess it wasn't time for me to interfere. Maybe I'd try to talk to him the next morning.