Chapter 5: Ignoring The CEO

Chapter 5: Ignoring The CEO

The following morning, Harebell get up early. She needs to be prepared before the family and her ward wake up.

The caretaker, Juanita is also in the kitchen having her breakfast.

“ Good morning” she greeted the older lady.

“good morning, here … come. Have some breakfast now.” Juanita offered.

“Thank you, Juanita”

“I  need to do something. I leave you now. You may wait for them here. Madam will give you the instruction.”

She was left alone in the kitchen and had her breakfast quietly, standing by the counter.

She heard  footsteps heading to the kitchen. She wondered who could it be. It is still early.

From where she is , she can see who might be entering the kitchen but she can’t be seen immediately.  She is standing next to the door, a little hidden behind it.

He saw a tall figure went straight to the fridge, he had his back on her.  He took a bottle of milk and drink. He has a messy black  hair, length is almost reaching his neck. When he turned facing her, she can’t help her gaze to his well sculptured  body. She can’t be sure how long had she been staring at those abs. It is like looking at  Greek god sculptures came to life! She could feel her jaw dropped . Slowly she looked up, trying to suppress her obvious admiration. There as she looked up  was looking his  handsome face. But the admiration went away as quickly as a thunderbolt. Unfortunately the owner of this unbelievably good-looking apparition  is non other the insufferable gardener.

~‘ come to think of it. I haven’t seen him off his cap or sunglasses. Never really knew  what he looked like.’ She thought to herself. 

They are both silent but she could see that he is bearing a  mocking smile. She wanted to say something but she felt drawn to his  brown eyes. She realized he doesn’t totally looked western. His eyes are a little slanted.

Matthew saw her staring at her. He let her enjoy herself, does not want to spoil her in scrutinizing wherever her eyes are into. But he can’t hold back.

“good morning, Chibi. You enjoying  the view?” he was fully grinning  at this time

~‘Chibi?!’  that is referring to a Japanese cartoon which generally look short and small. Upon  hearing this she felt the magic of the moment seem to have broken to pieces, and she was dragged back to reality……..harshly.

She squinted angrily at him and walked away. ~‘tch’ but  she can hear him laughing.

It was after two hours when she was called by her employer. The toddler is with her, crying as if throwing tantrums.

Natalie  Shane Yap, the mother of the toddler, gave her instructions of her daily routine .  She handed the crying baby to Harebell as a signal that her work as a nanny is about to start.

 She gave the little girl her breakfast and after that took her to the bath. She took her to the living room where her parents were, for they were about to be off to work.

 They were at the living room when they noticed someone coming down the staircase.

Harebell can’t believe what she saw, it was Matthew coming down the staircase. Uncaring of the sound he made while coming down.  And to make worst, a gardener acting like that in the house?!  

~‘my God !  this man is unbelievably rude’ she said to herself. 

~’How could a mere gardener be this bold?’ She thought to herself. Their eyes were on him as he was descending the  plight of stairs.

“Matthew !” his sister called out.

He walked toward them lazily. “Good morning”

“Good morning. This is Harebell, she is temporarily  Maylee’s nanny. And this is Matthew, my brother. He is staying with us for a while.  I should be going now.”

Natalie kissed her baby and took off. 

Meanwhile, Harebell could not believe what she heard. In a mini split seconds her mind was trying to process what she just heard. She knew she was acting normal but the truth of what was said is still sinking in. 

~‘Matthew is my boss’ brother?’ how she wished that the ground would somehow open and swallow her up. She felt embarrassed but her pride told her not to show defeat. She was also decided not to give the man the satisfaction of seeing her in a confused condition.

“You looked amused?” she said to him with a disagreeable tone.

“ I never said I was the gardener,  you assumed”

“ah! Whatever. Hmmmp.”  With the toddler with her , they went to the nursery.

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After taking the girl for her afternoon nap, Harebell went downstairs. She was descending the stairs when she saw Matthew also is going up. There is no way she can avoid him now. She continued to walk as if she saw no one. 

When they were past each other, Harebell heard him. “Harebell, can you bring me tea in my room”

“I do not know where your room is !” she answered back without slowing down. She has no intention of serving him. ‘tch!’

She was relieved to get away from him. She went outside and found the caretaker.

“hi”

“ hello, Harebell. Is the baby sleeping?”

“Yeah. I will check on her later. By the way, I did not know that Matthew was Natalie’s  brother. You did not tell me.” 

“I am sorry. I know you will find out soon anyway. He just came a week ago.”

“How long will he be staying here.” She was hoping that he will leave soon.”

“I do not know. Maybe he will be back to Hongkong very soon. He has a business there.”

“I see. By the way I noticed that they do not look pure Chinese.” 

“Yes. Their mother is an American. What I know is that they are a wealthy family. Both side of their parents are rich.”

“What is Matthew’s  business in Hongkong?” she curiously asked.

“I heard it is a financing firm. I am sure you have heard of it. I think it is called New Life Finance.”

Yes. How can she not heard of it. It is the firm his father had a huge loan from.