James/Carvelli Extras

Power over Powerful Men (N+M)

Nyla

"Our daughter is just like me."

"Why do you say that?" My husband asks

"Those five guys... At her beck and call. She has control over them," I say nodding towards very well known successful men. One being my husband's employees.

"You think Valencia's like that?" Mateo questions and I turn and look up at him.

"Oh I know my daughter is like that... She loves having control over powerful men," I say ask I fix Mateo's tie.

"You have control over me?" He asks with raised eyebrows

"Oh don't be a fool. You know you're wrapped around my finger." I turn back around and he wraps his arm around my waist.

"I am... I think you're right, now that I think about it. She said she doesn't use the penthouse as much anymore, but I'm still paying quite a bit for the bills," Mateo tells. I watch one of the men go to the bar and get a drink, he walks back and hands Valencia the drink.

We're at the company gala. It's a new thing we've incorporated. It's more of a networking event, since we allow other VIP's and companies to attend.

Valencia excuses her self from the group of men. She starts making her way over to us and I can see the five men checking out my daughter.

"My sweet girl, come with your mama. Let's go walk around." I hold out my arm for Valencia to loop hers and she does.

"Am I in trouble?" She asks as we walk away from Mateo.

"No. Just being a meddling mother... It's fun having powerful men submit to you, isn't it?" I ask her and she physically tenses. "It's not bad. It's how women in your dad's family are supposed to be raised. So is it fun?"

"Yeah... You're not telling me to settle down are you?" The 27-year-old asks and I stop walking.

"No, my sweet girl. Your father and I are not that kind of parents. You are doing you, getting started on your career and navigating, we're proud. Just because your brother settled down doesn't mean you have to. Just because he has kids doesn't mean you need them. If doing what you're doing makes you happy, do it. Just don't get hurt," I say, fixing her hair.

I'm the shortest of our family, besides Maya because she's only 7, and though my girls got their father's height and hair, their faces are all me.

"If I hadn't met your father in high school and had you and your brother, I probably would be doing the same thing at your age. Not that I can't do it with your dad, so I would never ask you to settle down when you're not ready," I hold her face in my hands. "I am proud of the young woman you have become, Valencia. You are my inspiration."

"You're mine, mama. I wanted to be just like you when I was younger. Be a fucking boss at life," She chuckles

"I am no boss at life sweetheart. But you are killing it, my love. You started your own brand and business. The people love you and you're ready to take my spot when it's time. So you are a fucking boss at life, Rockstar." I hold her at the shoulders now with a smile on my face.

"Thank you, mama." She smiles

"Now, let's talk about those friends of yours." My smile turns into a smirk and she blushes. "Is that Arrow? The only man in this room that is richer than your father?"

"Arrow is a cutie. He's naturally submissive, which is shocking because he's such a tall and powerful man. We're actually great friends. Him and Benton Van-Shepard have a little relationship outside our group," She tells.