His Broken Beauty

|Nineteen|

(Their car⬆⬆⬆⬆)

It became eerily quiet in the car after Jaxon said that.

Me too baby, I wish I could see him too, if only I'd known his name.
I can still vaguely remember his appearance.

If I saw him again, I might know him as the father of my boys but that is if I saw him.

When we pulled up at the Hillcrest residence, the front gate security let us through as we drove through the long pavement road to their house.
Passed by the neatly trimmed grass, the neatly shaped tall grasses and the fountain in the middle of the round parking place.

The Hillcrest home looked similar to the white house as we got outve the car and we carried the food inside with the help of the maids who came to help with the dishes.

"Sophie! You made it darling" Mrs Hillcrest says and pulls me in a hug.

"Hello Mrs Hillcrest. I'm sorry I wasn't feeling well earlier today" I told her as I broke the hug.

" oh nonsense child. Take as much time as you need off work and recover" she told me as she looks to the boys.

"My babies" she says gleefully as she pulled both boys in a group hug.

"Mrs Hillcrest" Jaxon winces as her earring comes in contact with my son's face.

"How many times must I tell you boys. It's Nana to you" Mrs Hillcrest scolded the boys as they both nodded.

"Papa is outside getting the barbecue ready with Hayden. Go on while Nana and mommy have a big people's talk" the boys leave as the maids put the food in the spacious dining room table.

" so, what do you think of my son Sophie love?" Mrs Hillcrest says and I blushed.

"He's OK. You didn't tell me he was coming down here though" I told her.

" yeah, we got a shock when we went home that afternoon, he was just getting settled in his room. The boy nearly gave his old man a heart attack" Mrs Hillcrest laughed humorously and I smiled at her.

"Why on earth are you dressed like you just came out of a conference meeting?" She says and I blushed tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear.

"Maybe because I just did?" I said with a nervous laugh.
She laughs and when she realizes I wasn't kidding, the smile leaves her lips.

Oh no.

"And what did I say about getting better Sophia?" She says sternly.

"Its not that big of a deal anyways. I was feeling better around the evening so I attended it" I said casually but I was nervous.

"You're taking tomorrow off" she declares and I make a move to talk her out of it but she raises her palm.

"I'm not taking no for an answer darling. I'm the female boss and its my responsibility that my employees work in the environment of business on their best health. You're not just an employee Sophia. You're family. You're part of this family, you and my boys" she says and I sighed defeated knowing she won....again

"OK, I'm sorry for working today, but it isn't entirely necessary to stop me from working tomorrow. I swear, I'm fine" I reassured her but she wasn't having any of it.

"So, that trip to New York" she says changing the subject.

Guess I'm working from home again, tomorrow.

°°°°°

I offered to help with the dishes and was shocked when my bosses agreed nonchalantly.

Not that I have a problem with washing the dishes but like.....they NEVER let me wash the dishes.

Um...OK?

I was washing the dishes, when I felt a presence behind me, turning around I got startled when Hayden leaned against the door frame watching me..

Um...OK?

I ignore him, washing the dishes I hear him moving around the kitchen before he briefly passes by my back, going to wipe the dishes.

Realization hit me. Did my employers just set me up with their son?

It was awkwardly silent until....
"So about earlier...." He says and I glanced at him, nodding over a strand of my loose curls to my face to hide my blush.

Get a grip Sophia.

I scolded myself mentally, as I closed the water faucet.

"Yeah, I just.....its not gonna work out. You're my bosses son and my future boss if we'll still be here at Riverdale" he frowns coming to stand in front of me.

He towered over me as he lifts my chin-curiosity in his eyes.
"What do you mean 'if we'll still be here in Riverdale'. Where are you guys going?" He asked and go to move away but he cages me in his arms on either side of my escape routes.

"Well......for a while, I'd been getting these emails from various companies and hotels in New York, London and DC. They are offering me much greater over there. Of course, I declined cause I like my life here. The boys are happy here, I'm happy too..." I said as I feel him still staring at me.

"But?" He says

"But....someone from my past tried to make contact with me again. And I can't risk the boys safety if things go wrong if we decide to stay. So I'm going to sacrifice my happiness for the sake of my boys safety. After this conference meeting in New York, I'll make my choice by then, whether I decide to leave or stay.
Your parents and my parents know about this person Hayden and if it were up to them, they'd let me go for the safety of my boys and I . He's..... He's not safe to be around so we're leaving..." I told him as he tilts my chin up.

"I can protect you Sophie. They won't hurt you, whoever this bastard is" he says and his eyes flicks to my lips which I lick subconsciously.

"I don't want anyone getting hurt...." I whispered as he leans down claiming my lips.

I scrunched my brows trying to concentrate and keep up with him forcing off the haunting memories I had of Sebastian's kisses.

They were so similar. So demanding and full of want.
I broke the kiss after a few seconds as I panted.

Hayden took my hands and placed them gently on His shoulder as his arms encircled around my waist, burying his head in my neck.

"You're safe with me Sophie. You all are safe with me. You and the boys. I'll keep you safe, just......just don't leave Riverdale" he says softly in my ear.

I'll think about it Hayden. I'll think about it.