LITTLE WIFE

6

07 : 47 am

I drag my feet down the long passage, eventually finding the kitchen. Reece was seated at the island , reading through documents. His cereal bowl sat on that smooth black surface, waiting for him to take a bite. He was so focused that he didn't notice me until I cleared my throat.

"Goodmorning Mr Alexander", I greet. His aqua eyes shift from the documents to me standing at the entrance . "Goodmorning ", he smiles , eyeing me from head to toe. I was still in his comfy clothes. "I - used the toothbrush that was in the ensuite ", I confessed. The boxy smile that formed on his face made my knees weak. "That was mine. It's okay though ". My eyes widen and cheeks burn red. I USED HIS TOOTHBRUSH! It was in his mouth...ofcourse it was idiot !

"Take a seat", he got up from his seat as I strolled In and sat on a stool, watching him pace around, grabbing me a bowl and the cereal box. "How are you?", he made conversation while heading to the fridge for milk. "Alittle tired ", I whisper, rubbing my eye. "Hopefully you learned a lesson", he placed the items before me. "Help yourself ", he said and headed back to his documents.

"Thank you", I give a tiny smile and lift the cereal box. My eyes divert - he was dressed in a full white suit. Shirt tucked , hair neat but that one strand was a rebel. His choice of jewelry was stunning. For a male, his style and taste was impeccable.

"That hungry?", his surprised tone made me pry my eyes away from him and look down at the cereal overflowing. "Oh - no , no", I became jittery. So unconscious. "Are you okay?", he came over to help clean up the mess I made while gawking. "Yes sir. I am sorry", I apologized and got to my feet, dropping half of the cereal back into the box. "Pay attention next time", he passed me a glance , aware that I was staring at him. This was so embarrassing.

"Reece?".

We both turn to look at his gorgeous wife at the entrance. Her silk gown settled high above her knees. Blonde hair pulled up into an untidy bun. "Hailey", he greet. I lift my hand , giving her an awkward wave, "Mrs Alexander", I greet softly. Her eyes bounce from me to him , who was now packing his briefcase. "Why is this girl here? In your clothes?", she hissed without hesitation. My eyes move to Reece who's face was expressionless. Was her tantrum not bothering him?

"Reece-", she snapped when he ignored her question. "I am speaking to you. Did you bring her to our house to have sex?", whoa! Her accusation made me choke on my own saliva. "It's not like that Mrs Alexander", I speak up , seeing that he was not interested.

"I am speaking to my husband ", she sassed , glaring at me . "I'm aware but it's not what you're accusing us of doing ", I continued. "We don't have such a disgusting relationship. He is not cheating on you. I do apologize for the inconvenience, Mrs Alexander. Clearly I ruined the peace but I was in a sticky situation ,so he was kind enough to help me out", I defend him. I have the right too. He was not cheating on her and definitely not with me.

Shifting my gaze to Reece, he was staring back. Eyes slightly wide as if he were impressed. Hailey remained silent , probably regretting her behavior.

"We have a meeting at 10 : 30. I expect to see you at work by 10", he lifted his briefcase and made his way out , without uttering a word to his wife who sighed and groaned into her palms when he left. She looked miserable and helpless.

"Are you okay ?", I whisper, watching her stroll in and sit on the stool. "I am wrecking our marriage with my accusations", she mumbled. "I just don't know what to do anymore. One minute he's here with me and then the next it's as if he's on another planet. Sometimes he cares and sometimes he can be colder than ice", she went on and honestly I felt bad. She had nothing to be insecure about. She was drop dead gorgeous. He would be a fool not to cherish her.

"Maybe stop pushing him away with the thoughts of him cheating. Trust me he isn't. Mr Alexander stays in his office all day and only leaves if necessary. Sure he's friendly with his staff but I've never seen him cross any boundaries", I tried to reassure her. I've only been his personal assistant for a month. He has been loyal. Well - I wasn't sure about after work , but during working hours, I always had my eye on him.

"You're right", she sighed, undoing her bun and running her manicured nails through the curls. So beautiful. "I'm sorry", she whispered and I smile , "Please don't, Mrs Alexander. I understand ", my response made her give a weak smile. "You look young", she stated. "I am 21 ", I snicker. "Young blood", she continued playing with her hair.

Silence followed and I wasn't hungry anymore. I needed to get home to change my clothes and head to work.

"Well , thank you for allowing me to stay the night", I step away from the island. "Where are you going?", she questioned , getting onto her feet. "To my apartment. To shower and head to work".

"Nonsense ", she grasped my shoulders. "You can shower here. I'll lend you clothes ", she pulled me along . "That's not necessary Mrs Alexander", I try to talk her out of it but she insisted and took me upstairs into their vast room. Damn - I'm poor. My entire apartment could fit in here.

"Make yourself comfortable and please call me hailey ", she shook her head with a grin , pushing open her closet doors. My jaw dropped at the mall within the closet. So much CLOTHES! "I am a shopaholic ", she blushed and went in , beginning to fish for something.

I had no clue why she was being a kind. Maybe she doesn't have friends? Maybe she was grateful I reassured her?

The reason remained unknown as she continued to be sweet and polite.

This was nice.
Having a girl who I could speak with. Ofcourse she was like 9 years older than me and so was Reece, but it was still nice.

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09 : 56 am
Alexander airlines

Reeces pov:

I stood in the lobby , speaking with a client who was a regular. He traveled like 7 times each month. Right now , he was talking my ear off about bullshit that I was not even interested In. Ofcourse I had to smile and pretend. I appreciated all those who traveled with Alexander airlines.

Brianna interrupts to hand him the latte he ordered. She passed me a smile and I nod in response as she strut away. Mr Jones gawked at her ass in that tight dress while sipping the latte. Honestly I had no idea why these women dressed so inappropriately. I needed to call a staff meeting and have a uniform brought in place.

"This trip to Paris will be a success Mr Alexander", he went on after admiring Brianna. He was a married man with 2 kids. Why the fuck was he being a prick?

Glancing down at my wristwatch, it was past 10 and Anastasia hadn't arrived. I'll let it slide because she had to go home and then come here. My mind drifted to her little self standing in the kitchen, blushing about using my toothbrush. She was such a mess. A beautiful mess. She was effortlessly pretty , even with her sleepy face and tangled hair.

"Goodmorning-", her tiny voice filled the lobby as she greeted everyone. Taking my eyes off Mr Jones was the biggest mistake. I ball up my fists , clenching my jaw and taking in a deep breath.

WHAT - THE - FUCK - WAS - SHE - WEARING?