“I need you to take care of my kids,” he said, pausing for a bit. “I want you to work as a live-in nanny for my kids.”
I went silent for a minute after listening to his words. “Are you crazy or not?" I couldn't help but feel a mixture of shock and disbelief at his request. The thought of being responsible for someone else's children on a live-in basis seemed overwhelming and daunting.He shook his head at my words. “I’m just stating the facts. I want you to take care of my kids, and for that, I can pay any amount you wish.”I sighed loudly, trying to calm my mind. “For the last time, I didn’t care about money. You are a piece of sh*t, and I don’t want to work for you.”Hollis smiled while listening to my words. “Why don’t you care about money? Are you that rich?"I chuckled at his assumption. Rich, and me... What a joke! “I’m anything but rich."“Then you are a fool to let go of such a great deal," he said, his eyes not leaving mine."Maybe..." I replied with a hint of sadness in my voice. “But for me, self-respect is far more important than any amount.”Not again. I will never let anyone treat me like that again.Hollis raised an eyebrow, seemingly intrigued by my response. He leaned in closer, a smirk playing on his lips. “What can I do to make you work for me?" he said, still as stubborn as before.I sighed, realizing that Hollis was not going to give up easily. "There's nothing you can do," I said firmly, maintaining my stance. “Let me go,” I said, staring at him. “You can’t expect me to work for you after you kidnapped me from the airport.”Hollis chuckled, his smirk widening. "Kidnapped? That's a bit dramatic, don't you think?" He replied, his tone mocking.I clenched my fists, frustration bubbling within me. "Whether you call it kidnapping or not, it doesn't change the fact that, because of you, I missed my flight." I retorted with determination in my voice."Look…. I want you. And I will make you work for me, by hook or by crook. You don’t want more money. Then what else do you want?” Hollis said, his voice dripping with arrogance.Isn’t he overconfident in his abilities?I took a deep breath, my anger simmering beneath the surface. "Fine, but you have promised to give me anything I want,” I said, a small smile plastered on my face.“Just ask for money, property, fame, anything.” He said, smiling slyly.I could tell he thought he had the upper hand, but little did he know that I had a plan of my own. "Nah, I want nothing like this," I said, shaking my head.“Then do what you want,” he said nonchalantly.I shook my head again, my smile widening. “I want you to let me go.”“That, I can't do..." He sighed, hearing my words. “What are you crazy? I’m here trying to give you a life-changing offer, only to care for my kids, and I refuse.”“Why is it so hard to let me go?" I said, annoyed at the end.He scoffed, clearly frustrated by my refusal. “Because my kids like you," he said with a sigh. “I haven't seen them so happy with anyone... That’s why I can’t let you go.”Damn, is he trying to play his emotional card? I don’t know, but his kids do seem depressed, and I am not qualified to take care of them. Having a conversation at the airport is different, but watching it all day and night is different. They don’t need a fool like me who does nothing but make wrong decisions in his life."See..." I paused, sighing out loud. “They don’t need a good nanny; they need a father who loves them," I said with a heavy heart.“I know... but still, I want you to take care of them.” I could sense the desperation in his voice as he pleaded with me.“Why are you so stubborn?" I said. I was tired of this messy battle.“Work for me, and trust me, you won’t regret it," he said, his voice filled with sincerity.I don’t know what to do. I’m just so confused right now. This man ruined all my plans, and now he is offering me a life-changing opportunity. And even if I shout out loud that I don’t care about money, But who am I lying to? There is no one in this world who doesn't care about money or doesn’t want more of it.But can I be a good example for the kids? I have not once witnessed the love of a parent, not once seen a family, or even known how to take care of kids. Am I doing the right thing if I say yes?God, I'm so confused right now.Just as my mind was engaged in my thoughts, the car stopped. And a man stood in front of me, opening the door for me as he pulled his hand out for me to hold.What is happening here? I thought as I decided to remain silent, ignoring his gesture."Come,” he said, taking me with him to a fancy elevator.I stood silently beside him, not knowing what to say and losing all my strength in the messy conversation in her car.I sighed loudly, and as the door closed, there was nothing but silence surrounding us. I tried to gather my thoughts and find the right words to break the tension.His phone beeps loudly as he pulls it out of his pocket and starts scrolling through it. I leaned back, my back resting on the wall. I don't know why, but I’m feeling a bit dizzy somehow. Maybe it is because I haven’t eaten anything since the morning, or maybe this man beside me is the reason for my brain having to function well enough.I closed my eyes for a few seconds to rest, but a voice disturbed my peace."Are you okay?" he asked, staring at me with concern in his eyes.I opened my eyes, staring at him in anger. “How can I be when you’re standing beside me?" I shouted, but I guess that was the wrong decision to make as everything in front of my eyes started to shake for a second, my legs became noodles, and as I was about to lose my balance, two strong arms wrapped around my waist stopped me from falling."Hailey..." was the only word I could hear before everything turned black in front of my eyes.I don’t know how many minutes, seconds, or hours have passed since I lost consciousness, but I couldn't make myself open my eyes; my head is starting to throb badly, and I can feel a dull ache spreading throughout my entire body. The darkness surrounding me feels suffocating, making it even more difficult to gather the strength to regain consciousness. I also heard random voices from around: “She seems to be sleep-deprived and also malnourished. Other than that, there doesn't seem to be any problem with her.” The voices seemed distant, as if they were discussing my condition from afar. “Is there anything I need to take care of?" I heard someone say something, but I couldn’t make out who the person was. “Nothing much; just feed her some healthy food, fruits, and vegetables, and let her get enough sleep. She will be fine.” The other voice said reassuringly. As the conversation continued, my mind lost consciousness again as I was lulled into deep slumber once again, unaware of the dis
“If you wanna know that, follow me.” He stepped out of the room. God... I hate him. But still decided to follow him. Walking behind him, we reached the kitchen, where I see Summer having her supper sitting on the kitchen stool by the kitchen counter. “Hailey….,” she shouted, jumping out of the stool and wrapping her arms around my waist. “Are you fine now…,” She might be worried about me. God, this is the first someone cared about how I am. “I’m fine…how are you?” I said with a smile, ruffling her hair playfully. “I’m happy that you’re fine…,” she said, staring at my face. “Are you now going to stay with us? Right?” “Well….,” I don’t know how to answer her question. “Summer…you should finish eating your food first.” Hollis interrupted, saving me from answering the unknown question. “Okay Daddy..,” she said, returning to eat her food. “Sit…” Hollis said this time to me, as he pointed his finger to a stool next to Summer. “Okay…,” I sat beside Summer, as Hollis walked to the m
“I won’t force you if you don’t want to work here, but I will do anything in my power to change your mind,” he said, then paused. “Not because I want you, but because my kids want you." I sighed, shaking away the unnecessary thoughts from my mind. I understood the weight of his words and realized that my decision would not only impact my future but also the lives of his children. Why the hell, Hollis' words kept repeating in my mind. The same scene kept repeating in my mind. The image of his pleading eyes and the sound of his desperate voice echoed in my thoughts, making it difficult to focus on anything else. I knew that I couldn't ignore the significance of this opportunity and the potential impact it could have on all of our lives. No, why should I care? It's none of my business. But deep down, I couldn't shake off the feeling of responsibility that weighed heavily on me. The thought of turning my back on Hollis and his children felt like abandoning them in their time of need.
"So help me build that bond with them," Hollis said with determination in his voice as he looked directly into my eyes. "Help me, please." I sighed, feeling the weight of his request. I don't know what I can do for this guy when I have so many problems of my own to deal with. Ben is after me; I don't have any money; I missed my flight and the job that was about to change my life; but here I am with billionaire Hollis, asking for my help. Great! What a drama is unfolding in my life. "Are you listening to me?" Hollis asked, his eyes searching mine for a response. "Ask me anything; I can give it to you, but help me connect with my children before it's too late," he pleaded. "Anything," I whispered, feeling the weight of his words. Connecting a billionaire with his estranged children seemed like an impossible task, but I knew I had to try. This could be my chance to make a real difference in someone's life and change my life in the process. "Just ask for cash, a house, cars, private
"I will when the time is right," I said, staring at Hollis, who nodded his head in response, understanding the weight of my words.An awkward silence surrounds us as we finish our conversation, both lost in our own thoughts. The tension in the air was palpable, making it clear that there was much left unsaid between us.A yawn escaped from my lips, breaking the heavy atmosphere as my eyes got heavy from exhaustion. Today was filled with odd surprises and unexpected emotions, leaving me drained and in need of rest."It's getting late; you should go to sleep," Hollis suggested, breaking the silence.I nodded my head but lingered a moment longer. "Where should I sleep tonight?" I asked, suddenly unsure of where I belonged in this unfamiliar place.Hollis smiled warmly. "You can take my bed. I will be sleeping in the living room ." I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me at his kindness, feeling a sense of comfort in this moment of vulnerability.But sleeping on a completely strange bed t
“How much more do I have to suffer?” I cried alone in the airport bathroom as tears started streaming from my eyes. In just a week, my life took a drastic turn. I don’t know if I’m the same person that I was a week ago. How much worse have things gotten in my life? As an orphan, I only ever wished for one thing: a family of my own, but now that one wish seems impossible to fulfill. I had always believed that life couldn't possibly get any harder, but recent events shattered that belief. But my bad decisions had led me to this point, and now I had to face the consequences. I knew deep down that I had to find the strength within myself to overcome this adversity and rebuild my life, even if it meant starting from scratch. From today, everything will be different—a new start. That is all I want in my life. A fresh start in a new place, a new me. My phone rings in my pocket, distracting me from my thoughts. I looked at the caller ID and wanted to crash my head on the wall. ‘Him...
"Who the hell are you?" The man shouted, holding Max in his arms and pulling Summer away from me. Staring at me in anger. "And how dare you brainwash my kids against me?" All my senses went numb at the sudden interruption of the man standing in front of me. His eyes burned with fury as he clutched Max tightly, and his voice was filled with a mix of desperation and rage. Who the hell is he, and why the hell is he shouting at me? I thought as I looked at both Max and Summer struggling to get out of his grasp. I could see the fear in Max and Summer's eyes, their innocence tainted by the tension in the air. "Leave me alone..." Summer cried, trying to get away from the man, her voice trembling with fear. The man's grip tightened, his anger escalating as he ignored her pleas. I could feel my heart racing and adrenaline coursing through my veins as I desperately searched for a way to intervene and protect them from this unknown threat. "Shut up, and why the hell are you here alone?" He
“You can’t leave,” he said, pulling me along with him out of the airport. My heart raced as his grip tightened, and I struggled to break free. “What the fuck?” I creaked, trying to free myself from his grasp. “Let me go." My mind raced with fear and confusion as I desperately searched for an escape route. “I said you can’t leave,” I shouted again, trying to push him away, but this man was as stiff as a giant brick wall. He doesn’t move an inch. I realized that I was trapped in his grasp. “Come with me." He said he was pulling him along with him outside the airport. “What do you want?" I questioned him as he pushed me inside a giant, expensive car. My heart pounded in my chest as the car door slammed shut, leaving me feeling even more trapped. The man's cold, calculating eyes met mine in the rearview mirror, and I knew that whatever he wanted, it wouldn't be easy to escape. "Now, are you talking?" I said, my voice trembling with fear. The man's devilish smile only grew wider, s