CHAPTER 7

She was tired after surveying the whole operations of the island, it's been a day since they came and Dylan was with his mother. Everything was going so well when she was not there so she was glad; it would be troublesome if she had to take care of everything.

'Mother, there is a video call for you.'

'Who is it?'

'It's uncle,'

'Okay, give me the tab.'

Anne handed over the tab to her and she placed it on her desk right in front of her. Her older brother rarely calls. What was he up to now?

'Why did you call?' she asked him.

'Don't you even know how to greet your brother?'

'Spare me the shit and just get straight to the point. I'm tired as it is and I want to rest.'

'You don't even have time for me?'

'Have you ever had time for me?'

'I won't argue with you. Mother wants to talk to you,'

'Where is she?'

'She is at home. She said you should come to the wedding no matter what.'

'Is that so?'

'She said she will tell you whatever she wants that day. We can all settle our differences after Suzy's wedding.'

'Oh. I see. When is the wedding?'

'The day after tomorrow. Don't tell me you already forgot.'

'I don't keep in mind things that have no importance to me. Pass my message to mother that I will clear my schedule and come. Bye.' she said as she hung up. She was not in the mood to argue with anyone.

'Another thing, Congressman Walter will be arriving here in an hour. He said he has something he needed to see you for urgently.'

'Is that so? Then help me get dressed and tell the kitchen to prepare some food, I’m starving.'

'Okay, let's go.'

Anne helped her stood up and took her to her bedroom where the tub has already been filled with hot water and some petals.

'I will bath myself, find me something to wear.'

'I will get to it.'

She soaked herself in water as she waited for Anne to come back. The water's temperature was just too good that she forgot all her worries for a moment but she heard footsteps. Those were not for Anne, who was coming?

'Show yourself,' she said as she turned her head and to her surprise it was Dylan.

'Ever since you kissed me that day, you are becoming more daring Dee.'

'What do you mean?' he asked as if he didn't know what she was talking about.

'Since you are then help me wash my back and give me a head massage. I'm tired.'

'As you command,' he said and came closer. She had never allowed a man to be that close to her for two decades but somehow when it comes to Dylan she felt at ease which was surprising. Dylan came and helped her wash her back and massaged her head. He was in the middle of massaging her head when Anne came in; she was shocked that she knew even if she didn't say anything.

'Mother, your clothes are here. Should i help you with them?'

'No, let him do it.'

'But..’

'I doubt he sees me as a woman because if he did, he wouldn't be able to walk in freely when he knew I’m taking a bath.'

'Okay, I will go and make sure the food will be ready by the time you finish.'

'Okay, don't wait for me. Eat something; don't want my baby to starve.'

'I hate eating alone so I will wait for you.'

'Whatever you say baby,'

'I will take my leave then.'

With that Anne left the two of them alone in the room.

'You want me to help you? Isn't that inappropriate?'

'You belong to me. So how about you start by bringing that towel over here.’ she instructed him

Just like that Dylan helped her out of the water; she wasn't ashamed of her body. She had a perfect body that she saw him drooling over it and she confirmed it. She can affect even a young guy like him. After putting on her gown, he helped her with drying her hair before he helped her to put on her clothes.

'Are you always dressed every time you change?'

'Yes. Why are you asking?'

'I never saw something like that so it's kind of weird to witness something like that.'

'I wasn't used to it until I got punished for it. So I can't do it alone anymore, it’s like a disease besides thanks to that I get to employ a lot of people. And I contribute something to our economy. Don't you think?'

'If you say it like that, then I can get you.'

'Help me put some accessories on my head. I'm meeting someone important in less than thirty minutes.'

'Okay,'

She watched him as he went through her jewelry box and smiled as he picked one of her favorite chains. The chain covered all sides of her head and it makes her wear less jewelry since it dangled.

'Nice pick,' she said as she looked at herself in the mirror after the chain had successfully been pinned to her head.

'If you are done then, I will escort you out. Where do you want to go?'

'Take me to the lounge,' she said as she offered him her hand.

He took it, helped her up and led her out of the bedroom and took her to the lounge where food was already being served. He helped her to take her seat and he sat down opposite Anne and began to eat their food.

There were almost done with their food when the butler came.

'What is it?' she asked.

'He is here. Where should I take him?'

'Bring him to my office and make sure you give him some snacks and beverages. It was a long journey for him.'

'Okay ma'am, I will get to it now.'

'I will join him later after I finish my meal.'

'Okay, I will tell him.'

The butler left and she continued with her meal as if no one would be waiting for her, she wasn't supposed to be having a meeting today. It was his bad that he came now. She finally finished her meal.

'Dylan, you go and have some time with your mother. We are leaving tonight as soon as I finish my business here. Anne come with me,' she instructed them.

When she arrived in her office the congressman stood up to greet her. She had known this man for a decade now before he became the congressman; he was just a lowly potician without funds and support but look at him now. Time really flies.

'What a surprise, congressman? I'm trying to rake through my brain to find out why you are here but I hit a wall.'

'Don't joke with me Violet. Can't I just come and see you once in a while.'

'I would be a fool if I believe that, don’t you think?'

'You got me. I have a huge issue and you are the only person i could think of.'

'Go ahead and tell me, I have another appointment later.'

'Okay, it's my mother. She is sick.'

'Isn't that natural for everyone to be sick?' she asked.

'It is but when the doctors can't find the problem no matter who is diagnosing her, I’m at the edge now.'

'So what do you want from me?'

'Cure my mother please. I will give you anything you want, i promise.'

'You know you can't back out from something like this.'

'I know.'

'Take your mother back home and I will visit your place tomorrow when I’m back on the mainland. No doctors or nurses should be present and as for what you will owe me, I will genuinely think about it.'

'Thank you so much,'

'Don't. Since we are done here, you can leave and be with your family.'

'I shall await your arrival then.' he said and left the room.

She was now left with Anne who seemed to be deep in thoughts.

'What’s wrong my child?'

'Nothing, was just wondering how desperate he was to come. He really knows the rules; he must love his mother a lot.'

'Don't you?'

'I love you, you know that.'

'I know, just playing a prank on you.'

'I will go and tell the pilot to be ready. When do you want to depart?'

'Around five after they have eaten something.'

'Okay then, I will ho. What about you?'

'Don't worry about me, I will take a walk.'

After not seeing her for more than ten hours Dylan was going crazy and then decided to go and look for her at the mansion. He met Anne who told her that she was having her bath but instead of retreating, he was just curious so he went there only to get caught. Violet scolded him and in the end he had to suffer, he never changed a woman before after her bath. Looking at her nakedness, that body that was just so stunning than any woman he had ever seen before. Apart from changing her, he had to help her apply her lotion and dry her hair. He still couldn't believe how she didn't even flinch after all that. He really had a good time being with her, the only time he was with a naked woman was when he was sleeping with her. The thought of having a naked woman and not sleeping with her was just new and fresh. They were leaving the island that night and his phone had been off. He didn't want anyone to bother him at a time like that.

He had returned to his mother's cottage after Violet had a visitor and she had made him some clothes. They were so beautifully made and fitted him perfectly.

'Thanks mom,'

'You welcome. It's nearly time for you to leave.'

'Yes, it is. I will come back one day and visit you properly.'

'I will be glad son. And oh I nearly forgot, I made a new set of Violet's clothes. I will go with you to the mansion to give it to her. I haven't thanked her for what she did.'

'Okay, we will leave together then.'

His mother helped him pack his clothes and after that she took out Violet's white clothes and the two of them went to the mansion together. When they arrived, they met Anne.

'Maria! What a surprise? What are the two if you doing here?'

'I want to see your mother. Is she in?'

'Mother is currently at the fish pond.'

'Okay, I will go to her. Take this clothes, i made them.'

'I had almost forgotten about them, thanks for coming with them. I will go inside and pack and you can look for her at the pond.'

'Okay, thanks.' his mother said and turned to him,' I will go alone. How about you find something else to do while I go and talk to her?'

'Okay, I will go and have some chat with Anne then.'

'Okay, don't upset her.'

'I won't.'

His mother left for the pond and he went inside the mansion. He searched for Anne and found her in Violet's room.

'Why are you here? I thought you were going to the pond with your mother.'

'Not really, why should I hang around when they want to talk something private. I would rather hang out with someone my age.'

'Is that so?'

'Maybe. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?'

'Just shoot.'

'How did you meet your mother?'

'You really want to know?'

'Yes. Your mother is one scary woman sometimes but I noticed she isn’t all that bad. So I’m trying to really understand her, that way I can know the master I’m serving.'

'Okay, I will tell you all about it.'

He couldn't believe it; how can people treat a child like that after taking everything away from her. When he heard about how Violet threatened them at such a young age he couldn't help but laugh, that was more like her.

'You are laughing?’

'I'm just happy; please don't take it the wrong way. She is such a great woman; I didn't make a mistake by giving my life to her.'

'Only time will tell but she is great no matter what people might say.'

'Indeed she is. Can I ask another question?'

'If you help me with packing then yes,'

'No problem,' he said as he started helping folding Violet's clothes instantly.

'What do you want to know?'

'Has your mother been married? Or did she ever date anyone? Or is she currently seeing someone?'

'Why the sudden interest?'

'Can't a guy be curious?'

'You are a kid.'

'I am a man. Just tell me.'

'The answer is no to all the questions.'

'Wow that's unpredictable. Have you ever asked her why?'

'Mother suffered a lot under the hands of men so never ask her those questions. She might skin you.'

'I'm sorry. I didn't know.'

'It is okay, but are you going to tell, me why you wanted to know.'

'I.....'

'Don't tell me, you have some feelings towards her!'

To be honest he couldn't deny it, 'I don’t know when it started but I think I’m in love with her.'

'Can you handle the witch, Dylan?'

'Why are you calling her that?'

'That's exactly what she is. By now you should have noticed. Don’t act like a fool?'

'I think I can.'

'Then you have a long way to go. You know she has lot of money that she can't even use right?'

'Yes.'

'That also means you can't lure her with it, I will wish you the best in pursuing her.'

'Will you not help me?'

'Help you to take my mother away, I will be a fool.'

'It won't be like that.'

'Unless you have something to offer, then I may think about it.'

'What do you want to think about child?' that question startled both of them. When did she arrive? Did she hear their conversation?

'Oh mother, you are back.' Anne said wiping her hands.

'I'm done looking at the fish. You didn't answer me.'

'It's Dylan, he was telling me about his friends. He wanted me to check them out so I told him, I will think about it.'

'Really? Dylan is you trying to hook up my baby with one of your friends?'

'Yes, something like that. But it's all her choice.'

'That sounds good, it would be good for her to go out and play with kids her own age. Are you finished?'

'Yes, we are.'

'Good then, let's go.'

Twenty minutes later, they were seated in the jet already ready to take off.

'Wake me up when we arrive.' Violet said as she went to the jet's bedroom leaving him and Anne alone again.

The jet took off and when they were in the air they resumed their conversation from earlier. They talked about a lot of things and shared a lot, he made a friend. Anne wasn't all that he had imagined from the beginning, she was also a nice kid and easy to get along with. They woke Violet up when the jet touched down the ground. The cars were waiting for them already; he was taken to his apartment straight while mother and daughter went their own way. It was good to be home again he thought as he unlocked his apartment. It was just the same way he left it. After taking a long and hot shower, he finally went to bed without eating.