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Getting to Know Mr. Powers. (2)
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Babysitting Mr. Powers' Daughter. Cumming?
GRACE“Alright. Good day sir.” I ended the call I just had with my former boss, Mr. Cumming, and a huge sigh escaped me. I was about to replay the details of our discussion when I stopped myself. I decided it would be better to pretend the conversation never happened and proceeded to head for the living room where Ruby and Jeremy were having a serious class as usual.It has been a week since Ruby’s health breakdown and even though I insisted that she rested some more, she refused and said that she would prefer to resume her classes.“Mr. Powers just came in. He asked about you,” Jeremy informed me as soon as I sat down. The man flashed me a knowing smile and I rolled my eyes at him. But his smile soon turned into a small frown. “Hey, are you fine?”I guess the effect the earlier conversation had on me was still written all over me. Immediately, I added extra perkiness to make sure I was pretending very well.Then, I replied, “Yeah, I am. Why?”“I don’t know. You suddenly don’t seem ve
Babysitting Mr. Powers' Daughter. Plans and Promises
GRACE“Did you notice anything out of place?”I glanced at Dominic before replying. “Out of place? Uh... no. Everyone was busy with their work. Besides, I was occupied with escaping from those media dudes. I didn’t get a chance to notice if anyone was observing me.”My tone was a little unfriendly, but I am truly getting tired. As if it was not enough that I was offered my job back because of Dominic, I just had to receive a threatening message that tells me that someone has been watching me.After I received the text, I shook off the shiver that overpowered me and headed for Hotel Pierre. With haste, I showed Dominic the text and he immediately dialled the number of his friend that supposedly owned a security company. That friend of his is now around and is asking me questions with the hope that my answers would help his investigation. Apparently, ever since we saw the strange word on my bathroom mirror, Dominic contacted his friend and launched a swift investigation.After many seco
Babysitting Mr. Powers' Daughter. A Walk With Those That Love Her
GRACEStepping out of a helicopter into a beautiful field filled with different species of flowers is certainly something Grace from two, three months ago would have not pictured at all. When Dominic mentioned moving to a safe place, I pictured another penthouse with a nice pool to swim in.But... The scene in front of me is more than that. It’s as though someone breathed reality onto a very detailed painting of nature. The plants that surrounded us danced with the wind, so did the length of my gown.As I reached for Ruby’s hand and pulled her closer to my side to block her ears from the loudness of the ascending helicopter, I took many seconds to enjoy the scene laid out in front of me. And as I did that, my soul felt relaxed, the same way I feel whenever I’m with Dominic.Soon, we were walking out of the bare field we were standing on and our feet approached the straight path that welcomed us to the lushness of the land. As we walked, admirable scents tickled my sense of smell and a
Babysitting Mr. Powers' Daughter. Drama Queen
GRACEA single glance as I walked down the wide corridor was enough to tell that the building was not just a house, but a home.Apart from the loud voices that chattered away in a nearby room, the homely vibe that emanated from the walls beside me was welcoming enough. From framed images of their family to displays of wise words, amazing paintings, and childish paintings, everything that filled the hall made me feel loved in a strange way.As I followed Janet's lead, I was able to take a glimpse of their living room. Apart from the grandness, it also had a lot of images and objects that made it nice to look at. Those artefacts were memories and not mere images. And as we walked, a small smile formed on my lips in appreciation of what I had seen so far.“Does waffles for breakfast sound good?” Janet’s voice caused me to tear my gaze off the walls. When I saw her wide smile, I returned it and replied to her question with a swift nod.“This is a lovely home,” I said.“It is, right? I am
Babysitting Mr. Powers' Daughter. Drama Queen (2)
GRACE“Dominic, I am still eating.”“Let’s go, Grace.”I frowned at him and I began to debate ditching the delicious meal.But the truth is, I didn't want to.So, looking up at him with a pout on my lips, I said, “But I am very hungry and I need to eat. And are we going to leave Ruby here?”“I will take care of Ruby.” Janet volunteered and I was awed by the relief I felt on hearing her sentence. “This is the first time I’m meeting my niece and I am sure every other person wishes to spend some time with her. I am sure Pops also wants to spend some time with Ruby. So, you guys can leave.”“Hmm…”“You can leave. I will pack the rest of your meal.” I appreciated the motherly tone in Janet’s voice. I was about to reach for her hand and show her my thanks when Dominic’s gruff voice reached my ears.“Meet me outside,” he said.Our eyes briefly met and when he saw that I wasn’t going to give him a reply, he walked himself out.Minutes after, Janet had readied a meal pack. As she handed the hu
Babysitting Mr. Powers' Daughter. His annoying persuasion
GRACEAfter a long, satisfying sleep- the kind I’ve not experienced since Ruby’s breakdown- I slowly stretched my body to a sitting position, a loud yawn widening my mouth at the same time.My eyes peeled open and they slowly compassed the room. I observed the features I didn’t get to study yesterday. At the end of that tour, my gaze settled on the flower field which will always be a wonderful sight to wake up to and the urge to pee pressed me to get off the bed.But as my feet touched the ground, I realised that there was a tiny problem.There were two doors in the room and I have no idea which is the bathroom.I should have followed Dominic to the shower last night. I shouldn’t have let laziness lure me into staying still in bed even after sharing heated moments with Dominic.As my eyes darted between the door that was a few metres away from the side of the bed and the one at the far end of the room, my legs took the chance and raced toward the closer door.But opening that door cau
Babysitting Mr. Powers' Daughter. Blaming Herself
DOMINIC“Well...?” Janet broke the silence and I saw that her gaze was fully pointed at me.“What?”“Are you just going to sit there as if you just didn’t do something wrong?”Honestly, I don’t see anything wrong with what I said. Grace has something somewhere she is entitled to and I was trying to make her realise that it was not only possible but right to get it back.“I am sure she needs some space,” I gruffly replied, my hand already reaching into my pocket before I recalled that Grace collected my phone earlier. Now would have been the best time to check in with Dave.“Do you even know what you did?” Janet flashed me her signature elderly, speech on the way, kind of eyes.“I know that,” I ran my hands over my thigh while my head tried to reason a quick way out of the room, “she should be the owner of that company. It is obvious. Besides Stanley always speaks of not being the...”“Jesus Christ, Eliot. The woman just sang into our ears that she doesn’t want anything to do with it.
Babysitting Mr. Powers' Daughter. Choices
GRACEIf I were putting on glasses right now, I would push the glasses to the rim of my nose, then slightly duck my head to fully express my astonishment.“There,” Doctor Lumber threw his hands carelessly, “I said it. She is my daughter.”Oh. He is serious.Wait, didn’t he just say that Ruby is his daughter? And it doesn’t look like he’ll start laughing anytime soon.Wow.Wow.I need to sit down.As I moved toward one of the couches, Doctor Lumber did the same, Dominic’s stone-cold eyes furiously trailing his movement.Second after, Dominic asked, “What am I supposed to do with that statement?”“Dominic, I know this is sudden, but it is the truth.” Doctor Lumber looked up at Dominic whose jaws were now set in a manner that suggested that anger and impatience were building up in his soul. On the other hand, the Doctor looked sober. Really, really sober.“I can’t believe your claim until it is proven to be true.” Dominic moved until his whole physique was facing the man. “But, how the h
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