Devil's Snare

Chapter 15- Mr. Quinn

It was a bright day in NYC, the sun shining right through the windows of high-rise buildings and commoner houses. As usual, Alzea was excited to get to her work, it was the little kids' birthday, and she wanted to do something special for him to remind him of how much he meant to Alzea. She had already informed Paul, the butler, of her thoughts, and he was happy to talk to his Master about it.

She reached her work location quickly and wanted to arrange everything for the party. She walked into the building and kissed the kid on his cheek; he was so happy as it was his birthday today.

"Look, Al, it is my birthday, and Mr. Paul got me presents," he showed his favorite toys. Alzea bent down, looked at the toy, and said, "he did, did you like it?" asked Alzea with adoration in her eyes.

"Yes, what did you get me?" the little boy excitedly asked. "That. My dear baby is a surprise", she said, looking at the pouting kid.

She then turned to the old butler, "did you inform his uncle, Mr. Paul?".

The old man said, "yes! He said he would be here in the evening, announcing his engagement at the party tonight; he will get engaged to the "Love of his life," as he says," said the butler air quoting the word. Alzea chuckled, thinking it wasn't her business to know anything. Her job was to babysit and leave, and she was paid to do that.

Rafa's office:

"Were you able to find the information I asked for, Silas?" asked Rafa, not looking up from the document he was reviewing.

"No, Capo, we are looking for her; we should know by the end of this week or the next," Silas said, knowing he was close to finding the girl.

"Boss! are you and Capo Vic coming to the party tonight? It is my nephew's birthday, and I want to announce it there", said Silas wanted his boss to be at his engagement announcement.

"Ah. Your engagement announcement, yes. But do I have to be at the kid's party? Come on, man, you must admit that kids' parties are lame". Said Rafa, not wanting to hurt Silas but still wanting to get out of the occasion.

"Please, boss, it's only my business associates and some other people; not many will be there."

"Okay then, we will be there. I am not sure if the brother will be able to, but I will be". Said Rafa; he has to please his employees somehow; I mean, they are the ones that are helping your business grow, right?

Alzea and the kid were busy baking cake for his birthday; the kid was so energetic and bouncing everywhere that it was his birthday. She wanted to put him down for a nap, take him into his room, and put him down; just when she turned around, she hit someone; was it a wall? But when did the wall move here? She thought to herself.

She lifted her head and saw a handsome man with prominent but beautiful features; he looked gorgeous. "Who are you?" he asked. Before she could say anything, Mr. Paul barged in and said, "Sir, she is the one who has been taking care of little master all these months."

Silas had only seen her once but had kept tabs on her and asked Mr. Paul for everything and how the kid was doing.

She smiled at him, left the room, took the cake, started to ice it, and prepared it for the party. Silas had been watching and looking at her like he had seen her somewhere. Alzea had no idea what Silas was staring at her.

Meanwhile, the entire house started flooding with people decorating the area; she put the cake in the fridge, walked to the kid's room, and decided to lock herself in until it was time for the party. She brought a dress to change herself into when it was time. She sat next to the kid and started working on her laptop; she opened up a picture of Rafael Cavallo; something about that man seemed familiar to her. "Why does he look like someone I have known for ages," she thought. Why long for forbidden fruit? Not like I will be able to eat it, she thought and closed the page.