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Alana Stretched her neck as soon as she was done making dinner, one of the things she loved doing. After coming home early. She decided to do something a wife would do. Although she didn't want to

“You can give it to him… the food smells delicious madam,” Mrs. Marks exclaimed when she came to the dining room and found me debating on whether to take the food to Santiago or call him to the dining room,

“Are you certain?” I was afraid of going near him. Although Ricardo was still at the office. Unfortunately, my services weren't needed; hence he sent me away. I had no choice but to come back

“Very sure, Santi is a sweet boy…you can take this to him,” Mrs. Marks coaxed, it had been two days since Marcela left, apparently she only stayed with us for two days. Because her house was being cleaned. It was just around the corner

“Did you burn the things I gave you?” I asked while serving the food. Two days ago, I asked Mrs. Marks to burn the designs for me. I didn't know my way around the mansion, so I had to ask her to do me a favor

“Well, yeah… I did it,” she replied more hesitantly, I looked at her, and she smiled warmly

“Thank you,” I said and took the tray of food after adding some dessert, some chocolate muffins I bought on my way home and a glass of juice. Kids loved sweet things. The cake and muffins were just to lure him to eat

Santiago's drawing room was close to Ricardo's gym which was in the east wing of the mansion. It seemed he had two, there was another drawing room close to his room

Upon reaching the drawing room, I found the door open. I peeked inside and saw Santiago sitting on the camera surrounded by lots and countless drawings, some brushes and more

“Santi, may I come in,” I said and quietly tiptoed inside. I didn't close the door but left it open “you seem to love drawing, but now it's time to eat dinner,” I said cheerfully and dragged a small plastic table I saw and placed the tray on the table. And looking for a small chair. Scanning the room, it was beautiful. Just like his bedroom. All the drawings are stuck to the walls. I was impressed by it

“Santi, take a break now okay,” I said, getting on my knees and taking the pencils and colors from him. To my surprise, he did as I said, "Good boy, you are such a brilliant boy,” I said, running my hand in his hair to cheer him up. He didn't say a word when I guided him to the small table and chair

“Eat up okay… I brought dessert… you can have the muffins once you eat everything, including vegetables,” I coaxed him, so he could eat. I was worried he would refuse or not respond. To my surprise, he picked up the fork, stared at the food as if thinking about eating then started eating

For some reason I found myself smiling as I watched him eat and enjoy the food. I wanted to stay and wait for him, but unfortunately, I received a call from Brigitte. I forgot about what she told me earlier. Not only that, but I had to send emails to some employees

“I'll be right back, eat up,” I said and quickly left the room. It would take a while to send all the emails, but I asked Mrs. Marks to clear everything once Santiago was done.

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When Ricardo got back home, the first thing he always did was seen his son. After a long day without Santiago. He went straight to the drawing room

“Hey champ,” Ricardo said as soon as he walked in and like every time Santiago jumped out of his seat to give him a hug and a fist bump

“That's my champ, did you have fun at school?” Ricardo asked while running his hand through Santiago's hair. He nodded and handed him a few drawings he did

“These look impressive, what else,” Ricardo added as he checked all the drawings. His son liked drawing and painting. He was good at it despite being young. Ricardo noticed how Santiago was good at drawing nature. And people around. In short, he was good at drawing things around him

“What's this?” Ricardo asked when he saw some large drawings he had never seen before on the table. In one stride, he reached the table and picked up the drawing,

“Did you get these from school?” He asked, glancing at Santiago, but he shook his head repeatedly. Ricardo shrugged and fully opened the sketches when his eyes narrowed upon seeing the content. It wasn't something Santiago would draw, but a woman. To Ricardo's shock, he was intrigued by the clear drawings, of course, the dresses didn't grasp his interest but the various necklaces which were sketched as part of the dresses

So unique and accurate. He found himself checking everything and for the first time he was beyond impressed.

“This is remarkable, champ, where did you get these.” Ricardo went on his knees and reached for Santiago, he couldn't imagine he found something he wanted and which was suitable for his project. Maybe one of his employees delivered the sketches to his house but got mixed up with Santiago's things

To Ricardo's shock, Santiago took out his sketchbook which was open and showed him his latest drawing. Taking the book, Ricardo's eyes feasted on the beautiful woman in black and white. The contours of her face were accurately outlined. Her plump lips were nicely drawn, her beautiful round orbs, so bright and beautiful

“Did she?” Ricardo couldn't even finish his words when Mrs. Marks walked in but stopped when she saw him

“Good evening sir…” she greeted Ricardo with a low bow

“Mrs. Marks, these?” Ricardo asked, showing her what he was holding. Mrs. Marks narrowed her eyes confused when she realized something and facepalmed at her silliness

“Oh, I forgot sir, I left these here…madam asked me to burn them, but I just couldn't…they look so beautiful, she's such a great artist,” Mrs. Marks said knowing full well she didn't burn the sketches her boss asked her to burn. Ricardo's brows creased together

“Sir I…”

“I'll keep them here,” Ricardo said, and Mrs. Marks nodded and took Santiago, since it was past his bedtime. Ricardo was confused. Most importantly, the fact that his son never drew anyone unless he liked that person.