Hörny Boss

Chapter 21

VERA'S POV
I sleepily searched for Jack in bed and woke up to realize that he was not in bed. I was pissed by that and closed my eyes again, foolishly expecting his gentle touch again.
So I was disappointed when Tim jumped on top of me when he came back from school. He looked very happy, and I didn't want to be a killjoy by telling him that he was not the person I was expecting to do that.
"Good afternoon, Miss Vera!" He greeted me excitedly.
"How's school today?" I asked, pecking him repeatedly.
"It was fabulous! Especially when I remembered I was gonna meet you at home, I made sure to pass my classwork!!" He said and gave me his mathematics workbook.
"Wow! I am so proud of you. High five!" I praised him after seeing the two pages where he got good remarks from his class teachers for doing well.
We jerked our palms together before I drew him close for a hug. He went about telling me that Mrs Briggs had dropped by his school to take him and her three kids home.
I asked him why Max, his anonymous nanny or his father didn't pick him up, and he said they were probably busy. I had thought Jack had gone to pick his son up when I didn't find him in bed.
I almost threw the bedsheets off my body when I remembered I was naked, I told him to go downstairs and that I would join him shortly.
When he left, I went into the bathroom to freshen up and get dressed. All through the time I got ready, I wondered where Jack went because I remember Mrs Briggs telling me that he goes to work only two days every week.
I also thought about where he spent those other days. He doesn't look like someone who works at the plantation.
He looks like an outdoor type; working from home cannot give him those muscles and chest and still be flat-bellied. He works out often for that.
I was done in five minutes so I went downstairs to see Tim already out of his school uniform.
"Wanna join me in the kitchen?" I asked as I entered the kitchen.
He ran into the kitchen before me and that made me smile as I recalled my childhood when my parents' marriage was alive. I loved cooking with my mother.
"What do you want me to cook for you?" I jested, tapping his nose tip fondly.
"Are you serious? Like you're gonna cook what I want?" His eyes lit up.
"You heard me right! Go on and tell me your favorite food if that's what you want." I smiled at him.
"I want pork chops and mashed taters," he replied happily.
His reply changed my mood. I would have loved to give him just that, but I remembered that there were just a few things left in the fridge, and the little pork left was stale.
"Oh, honey, I forgot that some of the food stored in the fridge isn't good anymore. Why don't we manage sandwiches and chips, and wash it down with cold milk? You will love it!" I said.
"Alright. We can go grocery shopping tomorrow, right? My mom doesn't do that, I only shop with my nanny." He grumbled.
"Don't worry, we are going to explore the city together. Anticipate!"
We cooked together and that reminded me of one of the reasons why I had to sign the contract with his father. I need the money to pay someone back and fight for what rightfully belongs to me.
When the food was ready, I told him to eat first, and he insisted that he wouldn't eat if his dad wasn't back. I had to talk him into eating and we played video games. He was very happy and I felt delighted to put a smile on his face.
He got exhausted and fell asleep late in the evening. I tucked him into bed and tried calling Jack. Why would he leave and not say where he's going? He didn't even bother to call me even though he knew I would be worried about him.
Anyway, who am I to be included in his priority? He left me in bed and is obviously somewhere enjoying his life! This shouldn't be my business; I will just do what I came to do for him, get my payment, and leave!
"Now he's ignoring my calls?" I asked myself sadly.
I decided to call Hannah and apologize for what happened yesterday. I know she's still very angry with me for making decisions without letting her in on time.
She also has to know that I am never going to make the mistake of falling in love with a man like Jack, he's such a jerk!
I threw my phone aside when I got to the bedroom and thought about my personal problems. My life is in danger and I can't believe myself for thinking about Jack while I'm supposed to be looking for ways to find out who's behind the letters and flowers.
Nathan mentioned a secret admirer, does that still happen? If someone wants her, isn't it better for the person to come to tell her and see if he will get a chance?
If eventually the person gets rejected, he should lick his wounds and let another woman heal him. It's impossible to scare her with a hidden identity and expect to be noticed by her.
She picked up her phone again and called Nathan. He picked up at the fourth ring.
"Ah, this is the first time you are calling me first, and I almost missed it. How blessed I am!" He exclaimed.
"Oh, don't be silly! How's your day? Hope you saved another dying puppy?" I joked.
"I revived a lot more than that. Anyway, Mr. J. T visited my office today. How do you deal with that guy? He's a pain in the ass,"
I was surprised to hear that. What could Jack possibly be looking for at a vet's office? I hope he isn't there to cause trouble!
"Why was he there? Did he tell you? I mean, I know his son has a pet but it doesn't look like he has ever contacted you to come treat her." I wondered.
"He wanted to know why I called you yesterday night,"
"What? Nathan, tell me you didn't say a word to him!"
"I'm sorry, Vera. He wouldn't stop bugging me, he also threatened me with my office and you know this is the best place I can ever find around here,"
"Oh, I see. Bye then!" I cut the call before he said anything else to me.
I went downstairs and brought out a bottle of brandy. I'm gonna get high and talk sense into him when he comes back. What right does he have to dig up information about me behind my back?
Even to the extent of threatening him? This guy will never change!