Cruel Man

The next day, Jeanohntae woke up to a knock on the door.

"Who is it!??" Jeanohntae called out while still laying in bed.

The maid who was standing outside responded. "Madam, sir asked me to bring you breakfast. May I come in!??"

'Who is sir!??' Jeanohntae was confused.

Jeanohntae got out of bed and walked to open the door. She saw a beautiful maid holding a tray of steaming hot breakfast. She opened the door for the maid to come in.

The maid put the tray on the table at the side of the bed. "Madam, sir said for you to stay and rest. If you need anything, please call me and I'll assist you."

Jeanohntae was still confused. "Who is sir!??"

The maid looked at Jeanohntae in confusion and smiled. "Madam, sir is the one that sleeps in the room with you."

Jeanohntae smiled in embarrassment. "Thank you. What's your name!??l" Jeanohntae asked the maid.

"My name is Leah Palms madam." The maid said with a smile.

Jeanohntae smiled. "Thank you Leah for the food. Please stay a little and keep me company."

Leah couldn't deny the request. "Of course madam. I'll be honored to be here with you."

Jeanohntae chuckled. "You don't have to call me madam, you can just call me Jeanohntae or Jean."

Leah was surprised that she would rather be called by her name and not madam. Whenever Anna came over, she would always tell the maids to call her madam or Mrs. Maddox even if they were not married. Anna made all the maids miserable.

Leah was grateful that Jeanohntae was not like that.

However, Leah could not offend Christian, she kindly rejected. "I'm sorry madam, I cannot be too formal with you for I am afraid sir will punish me." Leah looked sad.

Jeanohntae understood. "Okay, I understand. So instead of madam. How about Ms. Jean!?? Madam is not necessary to call me."

Leah gleamed with happiness. "Yes, I like that. It's not too formal and still very respectful. Thank you. Ms. Jean."

Jeanohntae smiled happily. "Let me go freshen up and I'll be back. Please sit."

Jeanohntae went to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. She went into the closet and changed her clothes. She came back out and sat down with Leah.

They were chatting and laughing when Christian came in. Leah jumped off the couch and bowed. "My apologies sir. But Ms. Jean asked me to stay with her and keep her company."

Jeanohntae held Leah's shoulders and picked her up from her bowing position. "There is no need to apologize, everything is fine. You don't need to worry." Jeanohntae gave her a warm smile.

Leah looked at Christian for approval. He nodded and said in a cold voice. "I need to talk to her. Leave and give us a minute."

Leah nodded and was about to leave but before she could. Jeanohntae grabbed Leah's arm and held her back while she glared at Christian. "Is that how you talk to your employees who always makes sure you live in a clean place!??"

Christian was stunned. "What are you talking about sweetheart!?? I just wanted her to give us a minute."

Jeanohntae folded her arms and glared at Christian. "Don't sweetheart me Chris. You need to be nice to your employees and not demand them."

Leah's face turned red from listening to Jeanohntae speak to Christian that way. She was on the side of Jeanohntae with her hands covering her face. Leah was a little embarrassed that they were arguing over her.

'It's all my fault. They are arguing over me, over a maid. Ms. Jean is truly kind.'

Christian was still stunned. His lips curved up and looked at the bossy little woman. He could only give up and accept her request. He turn to face Leah. "My apologies, may you give me a minute with Madam please!?? You are always welcome to come back in to the room when we are done talking."

Jeanohntae raised her hand to stop him. "It's not madam. I asked her to call me Ms. Jean, the nickname you all use for me. I don't like being called madam." Christian gave a mischievous smile and gave a slight cough to hide it. "Forgive me, please allow me to speak with Ms. Jean for a moment."

Jeanohntae had a smile on her face when Christian apologized. She did not expect Christian to listen to her.

Leah was shocked. She has never heard Christian apologize to anyone. Jeanohntae really had an effect over him. Leah bowed. "Thank you sir. There is no need to apologize, it is my fault."

Jeanohntae made Leah stand straight. "You don't need to apologize for anything, it wasn't your fault. The fault is on a cruel man who doesn't appreciate his employees hard work. You don't need to bow to a mean person like him." She said while still glaring at Christian.

Christian smiled at Jeanohntae's words referring to him. He would usually get mad whenever someone says things like that, but because it was Jeanohntae who said it, how could he be mad at her. Even Anna could not speak to him like that.

Christian was still smiling. He then bowed at Leah. "Yes, it is indeed my fault. I apologize. Please forgive my rudeness. And you may also call me Mr. Christian instead of sir."

Leah was shocked but smiled at Christian's gesture. She turned to look at Jeanohntae. "Ms. Jean is very kind. Thank you. I'll leave you guys be sir. I mean, Mr. Christian."

Jeanohntae started to laugh. "There is no need to thank me. If he gives you or any of the others a hard time, let me know."

After Leah spoke she walked out and closed the door behind her. She gave a huge sigh of relief as she was finally away from the argument that happened because of her.

Although, Leah misunderstood. They were not arguing.

When the door closed. Christian started chuckling.

Jeanohntae glared at Christian. "What's so funny!??"

Christian smiled and walked closer to Jeanohntae. "I just can't believe a small woman like you, actually demanded me to apologize to the maids."

Jeanohntae was staring daggers at him. "That is no way to talk to employees. Maid or not."

Christian sighed and smiled. "I know sweetheart. I have been like this ever since I left. I can't help it. I'll try to be nicer to the maids and the staff. But I am not doing that to my employees at the company."

"I am not gonna bother with what you do there. I feel that some don't like me" Jeanohntae said.

Christian frowned. "I guess they were surprised to see you out with me. It'll be okay."

Christian moved closer to Jeanohntae and hugged her. "But seriously, I still can't believe you demanded me." He started laughing.

Jeanohntae looked up and also started laughing. "I just can't believe you gave in so easily."

Christian held Jeanohntae and smiled. "Because when it comes to you, I'll always give in. You are my weakness. If you demand me, I'll always do as you say, I won't like it, but I'll do anything for you."

Jeanohntae smiled and held Christian not saying anything.