Looking for Diamond ~Dinner with my son's Nanny

Drey's POV:

" Mum". I said sitting beside her on the bed

" Son,It's been years ". She said weakly.

" I've been busy mum". I said.

" Have you found anything yet?". I knew she was talking about Diamond.

" Not yet".

She sniffled." It's been three years now since it flickered, she was in danger and I couldn't even help her. I wasn't there for her ". She was already crying. This is why I don't like coming to see her.

" Mum, just stop crying already. The pendant is stable now, isn't it?". She nodded.

I looked behind her. I could see a picture book on the bed. I took it.

" Whose is it?". I flipped through it.

" It was Diamond's. I bought it for her. She do play with it when she was with me". Tears were threatening to fall.

I flipped to a place and stopped abruptly. I could see some fingerprint, baby like fingerprint. It's oily, I guess that's why it's still visible.

" Is this Diamond's print?". I asked her showing her the page.

" Yes. That was when I was eating rice and she dipped her hand in. She used it to stain the book. It was the day before she went missing ". She explained.

" Mum, I think this might help, I need to go ". I kissed her head before leaving.

Thank Goodness, I brought the Dial with me so I dialed Jade. He should be on his way already.

" I found this". I said showing him the page.

" Her fingerprint?". He asked.

" Yes,can we get something out of this?". I asked him.

" Probably,if she's been registered with the govt". He then added. "it will take time though since it's been a long time and it's fading already. I'll analyse it first which is the major time consuming task there. It's gonna take at least two weeks then I'll compare ". He explained.

" Ok then. Start now so you can finish early ". I said to him and we went our separate ways.

Lexi's POV:

It was really fun with Nelson. Right now, we're doing his assignment. Today is Sunday and he's going to school tomorrow. Nelson is very intelligent for his age. I just had to guide him,he was writing it himself

" We are done, now,clap your self ". I said to him.

After clapping," let's go play with daddy. He's been in his office all day". He said softly.

' yeah, that's true. Maxwell has been in his home office since breakfast and it's almost dinner time'.

" Yeah, let's go". I took his hands in mine.

Max's POV:

'Gosh, I'm so tired. I've been working all day. I decided not to leave the office because didn't wanna get distracted. It's difficult enough staying under the Same roof'.

I could see the door handle move followed by a knock on the door.

Well, I know it had to be Nelson or Xandra or both and I was right.

I punched in the door code on the desk and the door automatically unlock.

The door opened and both of them came in. Nelson ran to give me a hug.

" Well done, ain't you tired?". She said and I looked up to her.

She was wearing a tight fitting Jean and tank top. The Jean was showing off her great curves. I couldn't help but stare. I was lost in her.

" You should rest now. You've done enough work for a day". Her voice jolted me back to the moment.

" Yeah, sure".

" What should we have for dinner so I can start cooking"

" Why don't we eat out today instead?". I asked her

" What... Why, you don't like my food?". She asked back.

" No, nothing like that. I just don't want you to stress yourself today. I want to treat you to dinner".

" Oh... Ok".

" I will come too". Nelson said looking at me.

" Sure,you will come along". I said back at him.

" You should go get ready. Dress nice ". I winked at her.

She scoffed before leaving I and Nelson.

" Daddy ".

" Yes baby ".

" Why do you work so hard?". He asked.

I smiled. " I work hard so I can take care of myself and my family, especially you ".

" I'll work hard too so I can take care of you and Xandra and grannies". He said smiling.

" Oh, really. Do you like Xandra that much?".

" Yes. I like her and I want her to be my mom ". I was surprised at that.

He came to sit on my lap.

" Everyone in my class has a mom and a dad. I want one too ". He said sadly like he remembered something. That touched me.

" You will soon get a mom but not Xandra." I said thinking of Mirabel.

He sniffled. I don't want him to cry.

" Come, let's go get ready for dinner." I pulled him up with me and locked the office.

'I'm starting to get worried. This boy is just too mature for his age'. I thought as I took him to his room.

<About an hour later>

We drove in silence to the restaurant with both of them at the back seat while I drive.

On getting to the restaurant, I ordered the VIP room to secure our privacy. I just want to eat alone with my son and her.

[See who doesn't want to eat at home because he didn't want to be alone with her]

We got to the VIP room and we sat down, faced one another.

I ordered Alloco, Nelson ordered Jollof rice while Xandra ordered Grilled Chicken.

The waitress brought our order and we started eating in silence.

'even though I was very hungry, I was doing more of watching her eat than eating myself. She look cute eating and I I'm slightly surprised, she doesn't eat like a typical local girl that I thought her to be. Infact,all of her behavior screams classy '.

There's this thing about her that made her look rich and classy. She carries herself with this grace that is among the lower class.

" Maxwell". She kind of shouted my name.

" Y-yes". I stammered looking at my food. She was still eating.

" Are you gonna keep staring at me? Won't you eat?". She asked looking at me this time.

I didn't answer that though. I digged into my food and started eating slowly, the food is almost cold now.

I glanced at Nelson, he's very serious with his meal. Eating like his life depends on it. I smiled and patted his head.

He looked up at me and smiled before directing his attention back to his food.

Xandra had stopped eating now, she was looking at me instead, I guess it's her turn to look. I didn't look back at her,her gaze kind of made me nervous. I was fumbling with my food.

A call came in from Rowan. I didn't pick it. After a while,it started ringing again. I picked it this time.

" What". I said coldly,my expression changing completely.

" Mirabel's flight is due tomorrow at 11:00am. Go pick her up and bring her to the company. We have a board meeting at Saterite and you need to be there ".

That annoyed me. Did he think he can just order me to do things against my wish.

" I have my own company to run and I need to be there. To simply put it, I'm not doing any of those things you just said ". I shouted into the phone.

" You'll come. Trust me, you need to be there ". He said gently.

That riled me up more.

" The last thing I'll do is to trust you ". I said cutting the call.

I lost my appetite already. I angrily dropped the spoon and hissed.

" What happened? Who were you talking to?". Xandra asked in a worried tune.

" Nothing. Everything is okay ". I said forcing a smile.

" It would have been better if you frown. That smile of yours is more ugly than a frown ". She said laughing.

I smiled genuinely this time. I couldn't help it.

Nelson is also done with his food. I paid the bills and we left.

The ride was uncomfortably silent. I had nothing to say and I didn't want to make a fool of myself. Moreso, I was thinking about what my father had said. My Mom won't be happy if I didn't go to pick her up so I really have to go and I'm also curious as to what the meeting is about even though I might guess.

When we got home, Xandra went to put Nelson to sleep and about 30 minutes later, she knocked at my door.

" Come in".

* You've got a nice room ". She said giving the room a quick glance.

She doesn't seem flattered.

She has changed into a more loose outfit. But she still looks sexy anyway

She didn't wait for me to invite her to sit before taking a Seat on my bed. She was facing me.

" Max". She called silently.

" Yes ". I said wearing an innocent look.

She wasn't smiling. Looking at me with a cold glare.

" I'll ask you a question and you should do good to answer ". She didn't wait for my reply before she added. " Who called you? And why were you so irritated by the call?".

" Ok,why don't we do trade by barter?". I countered

" And what am I trading?". She asked with a straight face.

" You tell me everything about you and I'll answer your question". I could vouch I saw a trace of pain flashed through her face but I can't be sure because it disappeared as soon as it had appeared

Lexi's POV:

'Now, I don't want to recall the moment, not to talk of sharing. But at the same time, I feel I need to talk about it but I just don't know if he's the right person to share it with.

I also want to know why he's so angry. I think the trade might be worth it. I hope I'm not been stupid because my life might be on the line if Drey were to find out'.

" Ok, I agree. But you tell me first". I finally replied.

" I will trust you to keep your word.

It was my Dad that called...". I could tell he knew I was surprised.

He gave a little smile then continued. " What he said that annoyed is that the girl he and my mom wants me to marry will be coming tomorrow and I'm to pick her up ". He sighed.

" But you didn't sound like you will obey him. You sounded like a rebellious son".

" Yeah, I'm a rebellious son. But I just seem to have no choice in this. I'll have to listen to my mom. I'll have to go ". Somehow, what he said hurt me.

'When she comes , they will probably get married'.

I felt a pang of jealousy.

'It's unlike me, I don't care who he's Involved with. For hell sake,it doesn't concern me so why this feeling, like I don't want him to go '.

" So,are you going?". I didn't want him to answer that because I probably already know the answer. But hearing it from him will hurt.

" You don't want me to go?". He said giving me that mischievous smile of his. I suddenly became uncomfortable. That was when it dawned on me that we are alone.

' that's funny, right?'.

" You can go anywhere you like. It doesn't concern me does it?". I said uneasily.

" Nelson seems to like you". He said.

" So what? You don't want him to like me?".

" No, not that. Just that I'm gonna disappoint him. You should go to sleep, it's late". He said staring at my lips in particular.

" Sure, goodnight". I practically ran out of the room.

I felt hot despite the cold weather. ' I don't know, what the hell is he doing to me?'.

Then,he came out of the room.

" You haven't tell me yours".

" I'll tell you tomorrow". I said weakly.

" No, I want to hear it now ".

" Ok then. Let's stay in the sitting room ".

We went downstairs to sit in the living room. I told him my story. By the end of the narration, I was already weeping. Then he hugged me to himself.

.

" I'm so sorry. I didn't know you went through all this ". He sounded so sincere. He continued.

" I'm using this medium to tell you that no matter what, you're gonna get your company back, trust me". He said in a serious tune.

I hit him, " better don't try anything stupid. They are cruel, they kill without blinking".

" Are you worried about me?".

" Worried your head. I just don't want you to die because of me, I'd feel guilty".

" Ok".

He said, still hugging me. I gently pushed him off and put some distance between us.

My body was already reacting to his touch and I hate it.

" I'll go to my room, goodnight". I said and left quickly.

He's making me go crazy.