While snorting, Noah Leonardo looked at Vicki again before skidding away with a backpack in his hand, half dragging it on the floor.
"Noah, walk properly!" However before Noah could skip more steps, a dignified male voice came from behind.Noah who was initially cheerful stopped and pouted obediently. Then dropped his backpack on the floor and kept his hands to the sides. He walked sternly like a soldier on duty. He began to match in goose steps.Looking at Noah who was walking in such a stern manner with his bowl cut hair, Sam couldn't help but laugh out loud.In quiet space, her chuckle literally attracted the attention of Noah, so when he saw her standing at the end of the line, he ran over."Hey, you are new here. Why are you dressed so old fashioned? It's extremely unattractive" Staring at the little boy who barely reached the height of her waist and had stopped tight in front of her, Sam was stunned. For a brief moment, she didn't realize what was happening.She felt something like a seal cracking in her heart. She felt the urge if picking up the little boy before her.Not far away, Nicklaus eyes fell on Sam, after following his son figure. The next moment, his long and narrow eye lashes slightly knitted with a dim light flashed across his blue eyes."Yes, I am new here. For interview as a cook" While saying in a smile, "I am Samantha. Nice to meet you"Raising his round head, Noah sized up Elizabeth with his shinning eyes, "I hope you know how to make jacket potatoes? They are my favorites. And besides, this pair of glasses doesn't suit you. It affects your beauty. So don't wear it tomorrow!"Hearing that, Sam was rendered speechless.When Noah saw how speechless Sam looked, he suddenly beemed happily and ran inside.Nicklaus strode after Noah. When he passed by her, Sam didn't know why she couldn't help shuddering over."Who is the woman wearing black framed glasses at the back, who allowed her to work here?"As soon as Nicklaus entered the office, he took off his suit and sat down. He asked his office manager, Enzo Parker.The woman wearing black framed glasses?.Enzo pondered for a while before finally realizing he was talking about Samantha."Ohh her name is Sam. She is really good in domestic chores. Sometimes ago, Mrs Claudia recommended her to you and you agreed, she is really good and can be trusted. Trust me, everything in the resident will be handled with care. The young lady is really talented.""Wow. If she can really cook, I will seek her help to make me jacket potatoes " Noah said this and immediately slid down from the sofa, ready to dash out."Noah, stop!"As soon as Nicklaus gave the order, Noah immediately stopped on his spot, not daring to move."Take him to the longue. Let him complete his homework, he us not allowed to leave" Staring at the document in his hand, Nicklaus gave orders."Yes sir" Enzo nodded then he turned to Noah with a bright smile."Let's go, Noah "Pouting his lips, Noah glared at Nicklaus and mumbled, "I am certainly not your son...""What did you say?" Nicklaus asked."I said I am certainly not your son. That's such a long list of homework. How am I suppose to finish that in a day when other children couldn't finish it in a week"Raising his head, Nicklaus glared at Noah, "Thank God you are not other children. You are my son. I didn't give birth to you since I am a man but I am your father"As Noah was overtaken by grievances, he pouted his lips, "If only Mummy could wake up and speak, she definitely won't be annoying as you are!"Ignoring his words, Nicklaus ordered again, "Young man, go and do your homework"****** ****** ****Samantha was taken to the kitchen. She was tested by Vickie. Firstly to make a cup of coffee which was quiet fair, even though it wasn't up to the President's taste, it was still manageable and Sam would adapt with time."Hey..Sam. I and the team have make conclusion and we will be giving you a month trial. If you can cope, then you can continue the work but if you can't....I'm sorry but we will have to fire you. I will send you the contract files and everything you need to sign. Should I say Congratulations, Ama?" Vickie smiled at Sam.Samantha bowed but she was taken aback at what Vickie called her."My name is Samantha not Ama " She corrected.Vickie smiled once again, "Come on, Samantha is such an old fashioned name. If you want to last long here, you will have to step up your game. As from today, you're Ama" Vickie smirked.Samantha didn't dare reject. She bowed. Afterall Ama is a name derived from Samantha. She really have no objection. So far she has gotten this job, it is enough for her.Later, she signed every necessary documents she needs to sign. The pay was huge and aside that, she can also work on her own too. It was even a shift work. She doesn't need to be present everytime.Samantha was grateful. For the first time in her twenty five years of living, she felt free.When she remembered what happened outside between her and the little boy, the thought of the child she gave birth to six years ago crept her mind.That child was now six years old. Would he be as lovely as Noah? Could she meet that child one day?Thinking of that, Sam couldn't help but laugh at herself.She doesn't even know what the child looked like. Even if they meet in the future, she wouldn't recognize her child.At that thought, she warned herself to stop thinking about it. After all, the baby had nothing to do about her since then..."Shut up!" Who said he is your baby."Just let me have a look, please...""Don't look. After all you have been paid off so you do not have any connection with this baby anymore. I will really advise you to keep your distance, Samantha " she was pressed back to the bed by the nurses in such a harsh way.She shut her eyes to this painful scene which would forever remain in in her memory.How something she had was forever taken away from her. How she birthed a child at nineteen!.Later in the day, Samantha was shown around her workplace. The kitchen, the store room and everything. She was also give the chef's uniform.She was only allowed to work thrice a week. Those days are; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Such a little day for such a huge amount of money. Samantha was very pleased. She promised to go thank Mrs Claudia later in the day for recommending her."You're back, Hannah. Would you like a bowl of pasta?" Back at the apartment, Bonnie raised her head from her phone.Sam flashed her a smile. She dropped her bag and hurriedly went to seat beside Bonnie. She held her hand.Bonnie rolled her eyes, "Should I take this action of yours as a yes that you got the job?" She asked.Samantha nodded a yes, smiling so much."I got the job, Bonnie. I got the job. Finally I won't have to lock myself indoors and worry from dusk till dawn...it's such little days for such a huge amount of money. The pay is so huge. I can pay for our apartment and we will never go hungry
"S..am how have you been these years?" Looking at Sam who didn't seem to change at all except for her unfathomable eyes, Stefan was overwhelmed with emotions as he stuttered.With a slight smile, Sam replied, "As you can see I am doing okay. Thanks for asking!""Stefan!" When Ashley saw the brimming joy and excitement in Stefan's eyes while he stared at Sam, she almost pushed them apart but she restrained herself. Instead, she walked over and reached her hand to hold Stefan's hand with a grin while saying to Samantha, "Sam, you came back in time because next week Friday will be put engagement ceremony. You will be there right? By the way, Stefan is here with me today to buy our engagement ring""Ashley, why are you bringing this up?" Looking as Ashley, Stefan pulled a long face."I....""Congratulations! Since we met at the right time, I will definitely attend it" Without giving Ashley any chance to mock her again, Sam quickly interrupted her.After that, she carried her things and st
When Samantha looked up, she saw a pair of black eyes staring at the breakfast at her hand. Recognizing that it was Noah, she couldn't stop giggling. "It's spaghetti and it tastes good"Gluing his eyes on the food, Noah gulped and implored with a smile, "They seem really delicious, can I have a spoon?"Looking at his adorable yearning face, Samantha couldn't help but laugh. Then she patted the sear next to her, "Of course you can. Come and and sit here""Okay" Noah happily answered and immediately sat down beside Samantha."It is a little bit spicy, can you stand it?" While handing the food box with spaghetti and meat box, Samantha reminded him kindly. "Am not afraid of spiciness" As soom as Noah grabbed the box with his fair chubby hands, he took the fork and scoped some spaghetti into his mouth. While eating, he mumbled, "I've always loved spicy food! No one in my family can compete with eating spicy foods with me"Looking at Noah who seemed very hungry, Samantha patted his back gen
"Ama, Mr President is a very particular person. Everyone in the President's mansion should not be looked down upon. So, you must be very careful with your words and actions in this place. I hope you can be meticulous in your job and do your best" When they came out of Nicklaus office, Vickie told Samantha. After all Vickie his personal assistant, so she couldn't make a fool of herself. Besides, Vickie likes her and was part of the people that made her employment a success.Looking at Vickie, Samantha nodded her head, "I know. I will be very careful next time and I promise not to ever disappoint you"Gratified Vickie patted her shoulder, "Do your job well and have a bright future" With that, Vickie left and Samantha quickly returned to the kitchen with a thrumpling heart.It's difficult to believe that she almost lost her job minutes ago.She recalled how her gaze fell into Nicklaus pair of deep and bottomless black eyes. Those black eyes were like black holes which could easily entrap
Samantha cared less about the rumor even though it went on and on. All eyes were on her. They sized her up and couldn't stop making speculations. Showered under their gaze, Samantha lifted her red lips into a perfect arc as she walked into the hall in a graceful demeanor without the slightest form of awkwardness and uneasiness. "Greetings, Miss. I wonder if I would have the honor to dance with you on the dance floor later" A handsome man suddenly showed up to her. With his shining eyes, staring at her. Looking at the man who blocked her way, Samantha had to stop and she refused him politely, "Excuse me, Mr man. I am here to attend the wedding of the Dante's and the George's, I'm not here to dance" As a chef in the President's mansion, keeping her identity was the first rule. Although the man in front her is handsome, it was obvious that he is a young man born into a wealthy family, so it is not a good idea to be friends with him. Meanwhile, the young man didn't take Sam's rejecti
"Mr Dante, today is your engagement with my step sister, take your hands off me!" "Samantha, I know it's my fault back then but.. " "I need to go to the bathroom, please excuse me" Once again Samantha cut him short and turned to leave. His brows furrowed. A second later, he ran after her. "Stefan!" When Ashley tried to chase after him, she was stopped by Lydia who pulled her back and advised, "Ash, Stefan and your sister are very good friends. Since they haven't seen each other for quiet some time, they must have a lot to say to each other. Today is your engagement ceremony, so you shouldn't misbehave. Be considerate to your sister, understand?" "But mother.." "Alright, come with me" With that, Lydia took Ashley out of the bouquet hall to the longue while everyone watched them. "Mr George, what is wrong?" People began to question James on seeing that Samantha left without informing them. James was very angry as well but his anger subside as soon as Freya Dante, Stefan's mother
"Who are you? What do you want?" When the rest room door closed, Samantha struggled desperately to break free from the two women while questioning them angrily. Upon a closer look, she realized that the two women who pulled her into the restroom were dressed fine, decent clothes. It did not seem like they want to kidnap her, but she did not know them either. "Samantha, it's me!" As soon as Samantha questioned them, Ashley walked over and gave her a vicious slap on her face without giving her chance to react. "Smack!" Instantly, the hot slap echoed in the washroom. "Listen carefully, Stefan is mine. Don't you think of getting him back!" Ashley earned through gritted teeth. It was indeed a strong slap and at once, a palm print appeared on Samantha's fair skin. However, Samantha is familiar with this kind of slap because she had endured it countless times in the George's family in the past. It was nothing new to her. Snickering, Samantha suddenly raised her hand and slapped Ashley
Just as Teresa fell to the floor, a low-key yet sleek black car steadily drove past her and the person sitting at the back seat was no other than little Noah.Although Teresa's matte black hair was messy and get body now coveted in bruises, looking completely different from the person she was at the President's mansion, Noah was still able to recognize her at a glance.Upon witnessing Teresa fall at the taxi stand, Noah was shocked and immediately shouted to his driver, "Hurry to the taxi stand, it's over there "While driving cautiously, the driver looked at the little boy from the rearview mirror before averting his gaze to where his fingers pointed. In fact, he had noticed Teresa too but as the President's only son driver, he has to be careful and not involve himself on other people's matter. Driving Noah to ensure his safety is his priority. Not even a single action of carelessness nor negligence should be noticed.However, since Noah has given him the order, he has to go over the