CHAPTER 32: MY FAVORITE COUSIN

JARON P.O.V

I was busy reviewing the files that came in this morning. It is for another prospect projects for the company. I received a call using the intercom in the company.

"Yes, Cad." I said while still doing some review with the files.

"Boss, there is a woman in the lobby looking for you. Sh-she said she is your girlfriend. Samantha Blake." She said like doubtful.

"Okay, send her up." Then I cut the line.

Samantha Blake is a family friend for a long time. I know her since we were kids.

My parents like her to be the girl for me especially my father. I do not love her but we never hook up even once. She is like a sister to me. Sam was always messing up that we were in a relationship but I did not correct it.

She is a spoiled brat and I do not like that kind of woman that I will live with the rest of my life. If only she is not my favorite cousin's closest friend, I will not tolerate her doings. So far, she is harmless but naughty. She never goes below the belt because she is not into me. She was just like teasing me around.

I heard a knocked from the door and I said come in. I saw Cadence open widen the door and let Sam get through it. I stood up and Sam clings to my neck as she came near me. I saw Cadence eyes lower but I think it was sad as she closed the door behind.

"Hey, I miss you Jar." She said still clinging unto me.

I took off her arms and walked back to my chair. "Well, I do not miss you. Why are you here Sam?" I asked as I continue review the files.

"That was rude you know." She said frankly. "Well, Clarisse asked me to fetch. We will have lunch together since it is nearly lunch time."

I stopped and looked at my watch. It was nearly lunch and I called Cadence thru intercom but no one answers. I called her cellphone. She answered after a few rings.

"Where are you?" I asked.

"I am having some errands Boss. Why? Do you need something?" She replied.

"No, I will go out and won't be back." I informed her. "See you tomorrow."

I know I will not be back in the office since Samantha is in town. My cousin like to spend time with me. I haven't seen her since I came back. I grabbed my phone and went out with Sam.

I passed by Cadence's desk and still empty. I feel uneasy but Sam grabbed me to go with her arm wrapped around my arm.

Our destination is in Japanese Restaurant in town. Clarisse was already sitting our table. Staring in front of the menu book. She looked up when I sat next to her.

"My gosh, it has been a long time and you don't even plan to meet me." She said with a frown. "If Sam was not here, I did not know you arrived." She complained.

I looked at Sam. "How did you know that I was in town?" I asked.

"I have my sources you know." She smirked.

"Oh, really I think I know who." I answered looking at the menu.

"So, how was the new CEO in 2nd biggest branch in the country?" Clarisse asked. "And why did you not call me to inform you are already here?" She frowned.

"I kind of busy when Julie decided to turn over the company and I did not get chance to go out at night." I defend. "What about you? How come you did not bring my nephew and niece with you?"

"Well, they are in school right now," she said. "You can come with me if you are not busy."

"Okay, I think I will go with you after eating and I want to see their school. I will not go back to the company now and I want to see them." I agree.

I just saw them last year during Christmas I love kids. All of my nephews and nieces are close to me.

After spending time with my cousin Clarisse alone. We decided to go to fetch her kids.

As for Sam, she ditched off after eating with us. She got some things to do. I know what it was when she got a call then wave goodbyes to us and left.

It was already three o'clock in the afternoon when we arrived at the school. It was a private school. They accepted limited students in every year. They focus more to learn quickly with each student. They have strictly ruled for not allowing the students to send home without their guardians.

We were sitting in waiting area for the students to come out. It caught my attention to the one of the boys that came out looking around his guardian to fetch him. When he saw that it was not yet there, he sat one of the chairs facing far from where I sat.

I stared at him as if I cannot take my eyes off him.

"Hey you keep on staring at that boy." Clarisse caught me "In fairness, he seems a little look like you when we were younger."

Yes, she said was true. He was a mini me. Then a little girl came near him and looked at her. A girl version of me but her skin lighter than the boy. My guess, they are siblings.

"Oh, look at your nephew and niece; they approached the kids that similar to you. You know, their mom is so pretty but simple and kind too." Clarisse said pointed the children.

"You know them?" I asked curiously.

"Yes, I know them I even chatted with their mom." Clarisse started telling me about them. "However, she is not always fetching her children because of her work. I can see how she loves her so much and the kids too were so adorable." She added.

I cannot help but look at them again. The kids came close to us with Clarisse's children.

"Hello Jaxon, hi Cady." Clarisse greeted them first.

"Hello, Mrs. Reynolds." They said together then looked at me.

They were kind of confused glancing at me longer but did not say a word.

"Do not call me Mrs. Reynolds I told you to call me Aunt Clarisse since my children are your friends." Clarisse said.

They did not respond but still stare at me. Clarisse introduced me to them.

"Oh, I forgot you can also call him Uncle Jar too. Just like Mitch and Mac calls him okay." She told them.

They nodded shyly then some middle age woman came to them. Clarisse said, that was their long-time nanny that always fetches them.

I still follow my eyes on them as they were walking to their car. I could not help but wish I had a kids like them. I do not know that feelings I felt about them.

'What the heck was I thinking?' I snapped my thoughts.

I love kids because I have many nephews and nieces. But having my own, it did not occur in my mind not until now when I saw those kids.

"Jar, what do you think you are doing?" Clarisse confusingly asked me.

"What are you saying?" I asked.

"You were spacing out while looking at those kids." She noticed me. "I think you have to start making your own. Now that you are not getting any younger." She said while laughing.

"Oh, shut up!"