Chapter 70

Ammy woke up early enough the following morning.It was on a week day and Max would be going to work.As a good wife, she had to wake up early and help her husband get ready.

She had had a sleepless night and that helped her be up earlier than normal.She lazily got off the bed and walked to the bathroom.

She sat on the double cyclone toilet,her head feeling heavy.She briefly ran her fingers in her hair and yawned a little.

She was quite sleepy but she also had to do some wife's responsibility chores.

"Maybe a cold shower will help,"she suggested to herself.She stood from the toilet, flushed and walked to the shower section.She quickly freshened up and washed her mouth with a natural mouth washer before the mirror.She grabbed a towel and dried her hair, double checked herself on the mirror before getting out of the bathroom with a bathrobe on and slippers.

She was surprised when she saw the lights at the closet.She was sure that she had switched all the lights off the previous night.

Opening the door, she saw a girl touching Max's clothes and she was surprised because she hadn't heard anyone knock or walk in.

"What in heaven's name are doing here?"she asked looking at her, moving further inside.

The girl stopped what she was doing and bowed slightly before her.

"Good morning ma'am,"the girl greeted her.Ammy moved closer to the girl and looked at her face closely.

"I don't think I know you girl and what are you doing in my room at this time...like seriously, you got into my bedroom and walked to my closet without my consent.What kind of behavior is that?"Ammy asked staring at her in surprise.

"Am sorry ma'am...am Lydia, Mr Storm's personal maid,"the girl introduced herself.

"Oh! Lydia.....and nobody ever told you that you ask for permission before entering your boss's bedroom?"she asked still surprised.

"Ma'am, am so sorry but I always prepare Mr Storm's wears before he wakes up and...he never wants to see anyone in his room so we do it early before he wakes up.And I never knock so as not to wake him up,"the girl gave her best explanation.

"And you never knew and nobody even told you that your boss is married now?"she asked still confused by her behavior.

"Am sorry ma'am, please pardon me,"she apologized her face downcast.

Ammy let out a loud sigh and looked at her again.

"Lydia, am sorry if I was so harsh but Max has a wife now and this is my responsibility now.And you should atleast have confirmed with your boss if this kind of service is still needed from you...and you don't get into a couple's room without permission or just a knock,"Ammy explained politely.

The girl bowed her slightly before her before talking.

"Yes ma'am and am so sorry.This won't happen again,"the girl apologized.

"It better not..."she responded, her lips curving up friendly before dismissing her.

Lydia hurried out of the room.She closed the door behind her.She leaned on the door and pressed her lips together nervously, her eyes misting up.She then dusted imaginary dust from her face with both palms, straightened her clothes and walked to the servants quarters.

Back at the room,Ammy choose the clothes for her husband and iron pressed them again.She picked a pair of matching shoes for him before walking out of the closet.

Max was still fast asleep and it was some minutes past six.She decided to go to prepare breakfast for him at the kitchen.

"Good morning...."she greeted the chefs while standing at the door frame, her hands folded on her chest.

They all responded to her greeting with a slight bow.

"What are all of you doing in the kitchen at this time?"she asked as she walked unhurriedly inside.

"We have to prepare breakfast for sir Maxwell before he comes out of his room,"one of them,the head of the chefs, responded.Ammy nodded at his words calmly.

"It's fine now but I don't think you will have to do that anymore.You don't feel comfortable with me joining you when cooking, and am infact bothered, that you cook for my husband....so Max's breakfast will be my responsibility,"she spoke shifting her gaze among them in the process.

"But ma'am...."began the head chef but Ammy interfered.

"It's your boss's house so he make the rules but this is my kitchen and he is my husband and I make the rules regarding them,"she spoke smiling.

"Yes ma'am..."they all responded when they were left with no choice but to agree with their lady boss and pray that their master never finds out, or their heads might go...

"So what's your master's favourite breakfast meal?"she asked them.

They all looked at the head chef.The older man responded with a smile.

"Omelet with broccoli, ham and cheese, some breakfast salads and avocado berry smoothie."

Ammy decide to dismiss them and she got to work at once when they left the kutchen.After all, they were simple meals and easy to make.

She gathered all her ingredients, chopped the veggies, grated the cheese and beat the eggs.She was soon done preparing the foods and she served them in plates and carefully covered it.She walked back to the room and Max was still asleep.

She was sure that he was to go to the office but he was still asleep.Ammy walked to the side where Max was asleep.She sat on the bed next to him and studied his face for sometime .He was so handsome and so peaceful in his sleep.

Max felt it when she came to sit on the bed.He felt her gaze on him and he nearly smiled.She felt her moving closer to him and her sweet natural scent filled his nostril.He waited to see why she had moved closer to him but nothing happened .

Ammy moved closer to him.She stared at his face and smiled.He was so handsome and unresistable.She moved her head closer , her lips aiming his but Max opened his eyes and saw her.

She was caught almost stilling a kiss from him and her eyes widened.She remained in the same position not able to move until he spoke.

"It seems I woke up at the wrong time...my bad,"he spoke softly, his sweet deep voice filling the room.

Ammy snapped to her senses when he spoke and she quickly got off the bed.

"Why?...I mean no, I was here to wake you up.Its almost 7 am.You will be late for work,"she quickly spoke, her gaze wavy.

Max smiled at her and got off the bed.He unhurriedly walked towards her and she remained glued to her position, nervously playing with her fingers but her gaze downcast.

"The office can wait wife....so can you do what you wanted to do,"he asked raising her chin.

"Do what...?"she asked pretending to be confused."I just wanted to wake you up and you are up already,"she responded fast.

"Okay fine.If that's the case then can I have a good morning kiss?"he asked and Ammy smiled shyly at him.

Max moved closer and stood waiting but Ammy remained standing, staring at his face.

"Am waiting..."he reminded her.Ammy stood on her toes and kissed his lips shortly and hurriedly walked out before he could do anything.

"Hey...I didn't even feel anything,"he called to her but Ammy ignored him.He chuckled and walked to the bathroom and began preparing himself.He picked his phone when done and left the room.

He walked to the lounge but there was no sign of his wife there.He turned and began walking towards the kitchen but Ammy walked out.

"You are ready....you look good and, and handsome,"she spoke smiling lightly at him.

"I know that wife,"he responded with a smile and Ammy nodded unwillingly at his words.

"I have to get going now.See you later,"he spoke before kissing her.

"I prepared your breakfast.Can you please have some,"she asked and he was in no position to refuse her.She walked with him to the dinning room and set the food before him.

Max picked the cutleries and took a bite of the food.

"Very good..."he responded as he took more food to his mouth.

Ammy smiled at his complement and silently watched him eat.

He was soon done and he stood to leave the house, and again Ammy walked with him to the door.

"Can I go see mum today after driving Andy home?"she asked when they were at the door.

"Of course you can and be careful when you go out,"he told him and pecked her lips again.

"I will and take care of yourself...make sure you have lunch in time and don't overwork yourself and don't be home late..,"she told him.Her words brought some images of his mother again and he closed his eyes.He clenched his fists and his jaws tightened.

"Are you okay?"she asked when he was his reaction.Max nodded and opened his eyes.

"Yeah..."he responded, his voice shaky but cold.The guards opened the door and he walked out.

Ammy stood looking at him, wondering what had changed all over a sudden.