UNBREAK MY HEART : CHAPTER 1 – 20
By Chidimma M
CHAPTER 17
“Youre awake Miss Williams” Ricardo said, coming from the bathroom. He was already dressed in his suit..
Valentina gulped down and mumbled a short prayer before turning to face him.
“Good…morning boss” She greeted while looking down.
“Thanks, how are you feeling now?” Ricardo asked, packing his things in his suitcase.
“Better… I appreciate you helping me out yesterday and I’m sorry for the embarrassment I caused you yesterday” Valentina pouted.
“What happened that you drank that much.” Ricardo asked. It was so unlike her you drink like that.
Valentina looked down as sadness clouded her eyes. Even Ricardo was surprised to see her that way.
“It’s okay if it’s too…”
“I broke up with my boyfriend…in the most heartbreaking way. He cheated on me” Valentina blurted out.
“Oh…sorry” Ricardo said.
Thanks was followed by a moment of silence. Ricardo turned to leave but halted.
“If this can console you, my ex wife took all my money and abandoned me with two kids to raise on my own” Ricardo said without turning back.
Valentina looked up at him, he must have gone through a lot.
“I’m leaving now and considering the fact that you were at your weakest, I’ll give you 40 minutes to go back home, bath, dress and come to work” Ricardo said and left.
Valentina spranged uo from his bed. She searched for where her shoes could be and spotted it. She wore it and picked up her purse then dashed out of his room.
Myles who was coming out of his room, saw Valentina run downstairs as a very fast speed that he couldn’t see her face.
“Who’s she?” He wondered.
“Myles…! Let’s go! Dad is waiting for us!!” Minnie called for him.
“Coming!” He said and went his way…
Valentina rushed out of his house and hailed a cab. She entered the cab and couldn’t help but notice the look the driver gave her.
She told the driver her destination and he took off. It took her about 5 minutes to get home.
“Thanks, you can keep the change” She said and went in the house.
“Morning mom!” Valentina greeted while rushing upstairs.
“Goodness Tina!! Where were you last night!! Iris have been calling your phone but you weren’t picking!” Peggy said worriedly..
“I’ll explain everything to you once I get back home.” Valentina entered her room.
She took a quick bath while brushing her teeth. Once she was done, she put on a yellow flowery gown leaving her hair free.
She wore one of the new shoes she bought and rushed out of her room heading outside.
The passerby kept giving her a strange look while whispering to themselves. Valentina hailed a cab which drove her to Thornton Investment.
She paid the drive and came out then rushed inside. Even the workers there weren’t exempted for they were giving her strange looks.
Valentina got out of the elevator and rushed to her seat. She looked at the time and it was exactly 40 minutes gone.
“Miss Williams” Ricardo called.
Valentina stood up and went in.
“Yes boss?” She said.
Ricardo stretch the invitation card to her. She took it and read it then smiled.
“This collaboration will be a great boost to your company” Valentina smiled.
“Yeah, we’ll be traveling to Paris in three days for this. When I say we I mean you and I do get ready” Ricardo said.
“Really?” Valentina exclaimed happily.
She’s always wanted to go to Paris. She heard that it was a town for the lovers so it has always been her dream to go with Ryan.
A sigh escaped her lips when she thought of him. Forgetting will take a lot of time but she’s determined to do that. Maybe the trip will help her a little.
“Also, I want you to look for a competent and trust worthy nanny who’ll take care of my kids while I’m away” Ricardo said.
Valentina nodded when suddenly an idea hit her…
“I can be the nanny sir” Valentina said.
“What do you mean? You’re going with me, how can you be their nanny?” Ricardo furrowed his brows.
“Well how about we take them with us. I’m sure you’re feeling insecure to leave them here.. What if you take them along with us. I’m sure it’s not all the time that you’ll need me so I can babysit them.” Valentina smiled.
Ricardo tapped the pen he was holding on his lips.
“That is a good idea.” Ricardo muttered.
“Yes sir it is. But I’ll do that under one condition. You give back the 20% discount you did on my salary.” Valentina said.
Ricardo looked at her then smirked..
“Was just teasing you. I never took anything from you” Ricardo said.
“Okay, thanks boss” Valentina smiled.
“I’ll still pay you as a nanny if you accept” Ricardo said.
“Deal!” Valentina said.
“Here, hand it to the cashier” Ricardo gave her a file which she collected
“Don’t you see life is beautiful when we don’t argue” Valentina said while walking out of the office.
Ricardo simply chuckled and shook his head. This his Secretary sure has crazy vibes that can cheer any one up.
On her way to the cashier office, two kids suddenly ran pass Valentina pushing her in the process.
Valentina looked back…
“It must be the boss’s kids. Now that I remember that today is take your kids to work day.” Valentina thought and continued her way…
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“Daddy!!” Minnie exclaimed as she rushed in his office. They both went to get some drinks for themselves.
“My two candies” Ricardo smiled.
They both sat down on his lap, looking at what he was doing. Ricardo continued typing on his laptop.
“What does this button does?” Myles made to press a button but Ricardo held his hand.
“Don’t touch champion” Ricardo smiled..
Minnie got down his laps and went to some files he placed at a corner then began ruffling through it.
“No Minnie, don’t touch those it’s important.” Ricardo said.
“Dad I want to press the button” Myles pouted.
They kept disturbing, trying to learn new things. Suddenly, the door swung open and Valentina walked.
“Here’s the files. The cashier already signed it so it’s ready for use” Valentina said and furrowed her brows when she saw two kids roaming around.
“Okay, i need you keep an eyes on my kids while I finish with this work at hand.”
Ricardo said and Valentina nodded.
“Okay, Myles…Minnie please follow her she’ll keep you company for the meanwhile” Ricardo said.
Myles and Minnie walked out, following Valentina behind.
They both sat down on a chair just beside Valentina office. Myles looked at her with a quite suspicious yet interested look…
“I think I’ve seen her somewhere” Myles thought.
Minnie on the other hand was admiring Valentina. From her hair, to her pretty face and skin…
“I wish i could be as pretty as her” Minnie smiled.
“Miss are you single?” Minnie asked. Valentina looked at her and nodded awkwardly. What kind of a kid asks such questions?
“Do you find my dad handsome?” Minnie asked.
“Uhm… He’s my boss” Valentina replied and concentrated on her work.
“That’s it… I’m bored” Myles pouted and stood from her seat. She went under Valentina table.
Valentina who was typing, was met with a shocking surprise when the computer suddenly turned off..
“Oh no!! The resume!” Valentina gasped.
Myles came out holding a wire in his hands.
“Here Minnie we can play jumpy jumper with this” Myles smiled.
Valentina pinched his brows when he saw he was the one that disconnected it.
“Give it to me…” Valentina said while smiling.
Myles shook his head stubbornly…
“I need to work with it” Valentina said but yet, Myles was still too adamant..
“That’s it!!” Valentina hit her hand on the table.
“Give it to me now!! Or else I’ll take it by force and spank you with it first” Valentina said, giving him an intimidating look.
Myles swallowed hard and quickly gave it to her. She smirked…
“Now sit” Valentina said.
“I don’t want to-”
“I said sit my friend!!!” Valentina snapped.
Myles pouted and sat down while frowning. Valentina connected it back and sat up on her computer.
In her nanny life, she’s got to babysit very stubborn kids. Kids who were more stubborn than Myles… So she knows how to handle them.
“Not only she’s so pretty but she’s also authoritative. I love her personality!! Wanna be like her!!” Minnie gushed inwardly.
UNBREAK MY HEART : CHAPTER 1 – 20
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