The One Night Stand

Connor came back home drunk one midnight and had his way with one of the maids who they both secretly had feelings for each other.

She got pregnant and despite being in a serious relationship with his lover, there was pressure to marry Nancy because of the unborn child as the Martins' do not abandon their flesh and blood.

How will the duo who hate each other so much make this work?

Chapter One

Nancy's lips curved into a smile as she approached her bedside drawer. She opened the drawer and took out her phone. It wasn't a fancy one. In fact, it was almost dead with a rubber band holding the battery just so the phone would be in one piece. She knew she needed another cell phone but it just wasn't a priority right now.

She plopped down on the edge of her bed and dialed the number she had been wanting to hear from since morning.

The person on the other end picked up after a few rings.

"My love,"

Nancy's smile got bigger when the calm voice came through.

"Hi Daddy, How are you?"

"I'm fine. Thought you were not going to call tonight."

"Sorry about that. There were just so many chores to do. That's why I didn't call earlier."

"Are you sure you're fine? Are they treating you well over there? Are you eating well? You know you can always come back home? We miss you and I promise we will find a way to make things work. I don't mind looking for an extra job."

Nancy's heart melted and she felt tears welling up in her eyes, making her remember how much she missed her family.

"I'm fine, Dad. And yes, I'm treated well. I mean, we don't have problems with the boss as long as we do what we are meant to do. We are also being fed well. I told you before that I have my own room and bathroom which is cool." Nancy said, remembering She and her brothers shared a room back home.

"Yes, you said so. But I've heard stories about these rich people and how they treat their domestic staff rudely. I really hope you're telling me the truth. I know you want to help us, dear but it will make me so sad if you're treated unfairly over there."

"The Martins' are not like that, Dad. They are really good people. Yeah, their kids can be bossy because of the fame and wealth but it's cool as long as we don't do anything to upset them. We hardly even relate with them. We only receive orders from Mrs. Martin and the housekeeper."

"I'm definitely not going to work here forever but the pay is attractive so let me just stay here for now until we are able to gather enough money to pay off the debts and live fine."

"The month is going to end in three days and I'll be paid my first salary. I'm excited about it. We will be able to pay Mr. Bruno his money and you can use the rest for kylan and David's tuition and also for food in the house."

"Thank you so much, Nancy. You've sacrificed so much for us that sometimes I feel like a failure. I promised your mom that I was going to take good care of you all but I can't even live up to the expectation. You should be in college, chasing your dreams but here you are, working so hard, just to put food on our table. Your mother must be so disappointed in me."

"Please don't say that, Dad. You've done a lot for us already. If you were not sick I'm sure you would have more than three jobs right now. I love you so much, Dad and God knows I couldn't have asked for a better parent. I'm not going to work here forever, remember? Once I make enough money here, I'll resign, then start college."

"How did I get so lucky to have you for a daughter?"

"Please don't cry, Dad." She could hear him sniffle. Nancy tried her best not to get emotional too.

"I know this is not the life you want for us but everything will be fine."

"I know. Thank you for being a strong girl."

Nancy smiled. "Thank you for always having my back."

"How are my brothers doing?" She smiled sadly, remembering how much she missed those two little monsters who were always fighting themselves under her watch.

"They are fine. They are cleaning the kitchen."

"My regards to them."

"All the staff here get the weekend off once in two months. I'll probably spend the time off with you all."

"And we will be so happy to have you here, my love."

"It's good to hear from you, Dad. But I have to go now since I have to be up early in the morning. I'll talk to you tomorrow."

"Goodnight, Dad."

"Goodnight, Angel."

Nancy ended the call and kept her phone back in the drawer.

She suddenly found herself feeling thirsty. Taking a look at the table in her room, She saw that the jug was empty.

Nancy sighed as she rose to her feet and approached the table. She took the jug, then exited the room to go fill it with water.

There was a kitchen in the staff quarters where the domestic staff cooked their food and had their own meals. The kitchen had an adjoined door that led to the main kitchen of the mansion, purely for cooking meals for the homeowners.

Nancy went to the staff kitchen. She met no one there, not that she was expecting to bump into anyone because everyone must have retired to their rooms since they all have to be up early.

Nancy helped herself with a glass of water after which she went ahead to fill her jug with water from the tap.

She was about to leave the kitchen when she heard a loud sound of something shattering on the floor.

Nancy stopped in her tracks, staring at nothing in particular. The noise was followed by another sound of something shattering on the floor again.

Looking very concerned, She placed her jug on the table and proceeded to the where the noise was coming from. The adjoined door. She opened the door and her eyes widened at what she saw.

Her Boss's only son stood beside the counter, holding a knife which he was staring at as though he wanted to end his life.

Beside him, on the counter and on the floor were broken glasses of a bottle of wine and glass cups, with the wine liquid spilled all over the floor.

"No...no....don...." She screamed but it was too late as he cut his left wrist with the knife

"Fuck?! What the?"

"Are you insane?!!" She literally yelled at him, not caring if he was her Boss's child or something."

Thinking of what to do, her eyes scanned the kitchen, mostly around where Connor was. She sighed and started taking slow steps to where he was by the counter, with her eyes carefully on the floor not to step on any broken bottle.

The moment she got to him, she went ahead to collect the knife which he held with his right hand.

"Give it to me...." She mumbled, struggling to collect the utensil from him. But seeing that he wouldn't budge, Nancy stepped on his right foot with all her might.

"Fuck!!!" He mumbled in pain as the knife fell to the floor. Nancy quickly bent, picked the knife, and tossed it into the sink.

"Do...do you realize who you are messing with?" He slurred.

"Just shut your mouth, Connor!!!" Even though it was evident that he was bigger than her, She took his hand in hers and pulled him away from the position he stood.

"God, are you insane?!" They were away from the broken glasses now and she could see how blood was gushing from his wrist.

"Watch your tone, young woman. I'm high doesn't mean I've lost my senses"

"Yeah, I can see that! You're in your right mind and that was why you cut yourself!!! How old are you again? 12?"

"I'm warning you?" He groaned at her.

Nancy glared at Connor for a few seconds after which she dashed into the store in the kitchen and came back almost immediately with a first aid box.

She placed the box on the counter, ready to attend to him.

"You gonna allow me or you wanna keep bleeding?"

She was about to leave his side when he stretched out his wrist.

Nancy glared at him before reaching for the nearest necessary item in the box. She cleaned the wound, and applied some spirit after which she placed a bandage on it.

Connor didn't flinch throughout the process. Perhaps because he was high or because he was used to pain.

Nancy stared at him when she was done.

"What?!" He said in disgust.

"Courtesy?!"

"What do you mean?"

"Thank you?!" She reminded him, wondering where his manners were, before remembering that he probably doesn't have one.

"I didn't beg for it!" He said, loud and clear.

"Okay?! She mumbled, taking the first aid box back to the store.

Soon enough, Nancy appeared with some cleaning items including the broom and dustpan to clean the mess he made. It took her a while but she finally finished it.

Returning the cleaning items to their station, Nancy reached for her jug and turned around to take her leave.

"Wait!!!!" He finally spoke after watching her in silence.

She rolled her eyes but eventually turned around to face him.

"Why...do..." He was saying, finally standing up from where he sat, he missed a step that made him almost fall.

Nancy was able to put the jug aside on time and went to his aid before he landed on the bare floor.

"What the hell has come over you? Why do you have to make such a mess of yourself?" At that point, Nancy was pissed. She couldn't believe this man was making her lose her beauty sleep when she would have to be up early in the morning.

"What the hell happened to you today? You've got a good life, you literally don't need to do anything stressful because you have everything on a platter of gold. You've got only one job which is to stay alive and here you are, you can't even do your job well!!!!!" Nancy literally yelled at him as she helped him up.

"It's easier for you to sit behind the curtain and judge."

"You come back home late at night, drunk, come straight to the kitchen, break a few bottles, cause a mess, cut your wrist, and what did that solve?"

"You can obviously do better, Mr. Martin."

Knowing he was going to cause some nuisance if she left him there, She decided to assist him to his room.

"I know how to walk. You know, right?" He said the moment they were out of the kitchen.

"Yeah, says someone that almost ran into the kitchen stove." She glared at him and continued moving, ignoring how heavy it was. It was really late, almost midnight and she didn't want him to cause any commotion.

Chapter Two

Connor's father, Aaron Martin was a very disciplined man and she knew Connor was going to be in a lot of trouble if the old man saw him like that. For someone who took reputation seriously, Aaron sure was going to give his Son a heavy piece of his mind.

Considering how muscular and heavy Connor was, Nancy was glad there was an elevator which made taking him to his room a lot easier. Connor's room was the last on the left wing and after what felt like forever, they got there.

Connor's room was like an apartment on its own. It had everything one could think of to make a modern room. It also had an exit that led to the pool area/ personal lounge.

The moment she helped him into his room, Nancy turned around to take her leave.

"Wait!!!" He said in a commanding tone and she had no choice but to answer him.

"Water!"

Nancy Internally rolled her eyes but did as he said. She went to his nightstand, poured water from the jug into the glass cup, and brought it to him.

Connor accepted it with shaky hands, with Nancy throwing him a glare that showed she could strangle him if the cup fell to the ground and broke into pieces."

He brought the cup to his lips and took a few gulps. He handed her the almost empty cup.

Nancy was reluctant to accept it but the moment she remembered her position in the house, She obeyed.

Once she sat the glass cup in its initial position, She made her way towards the door but before She could escape, Connor grabbed her by her arm. He held her a little too tight so he wouldn't lose her. Their breadth was fanning against each other and she could literally hear his heartbeat.

Before she could say anything, he spoke. "Is that what you think?"

She stood mute, staring at him questioningly.

"You think I have it all?"

"Don't you? What more can you ask for and yet you're acting so irresponsibly!!"

"You think I don't have my own problems and I don't face my shit because of my status?"

"Let go of me, Connor!!!!!"

"Can you call me that if I'm not drunk?"

Nancy rolled her eyes at him.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you?" He said in his husky voice.

"Do what? Stare at you?" She asked with creased brows.

"Roll your eyes at me."

Nancy rolled her eyes again. This time around it was unintentional.

"Stop!!!" He groaned.

"What are you going to do to me?"

"Punish you!"

"How old am I? Four?"

"You're still not above the age of being spanked." He circled his other hand around her waist.

"Let go of me, Connor. I don't want to do what I'll regret."

"Like seeing me naked while having my bath?"

Nancy froze in his arms.

"I....I....don't know what you're talking about."

"You saw me naked. It's only fair that I see the same."

"I don't know what you're talking about, Connor. Please just let go of me."

"Stop pretending." He stared at her intently.

"Pretending about what?"

"About you wanting me!"

"Why did you run off this morning? Why? Did the size of cock scare you?"

"Please stop this dirty conversation. I'm really not interested. I didn't mean to walk in on you while you were having your bath."

"You are not new to taking care of my room. You knock before entering places here but you didn't this morning."

"You want to see what I look like without any clothes on?"

"That's not true Connor."

He smiled, "I love the way you can't get my name off your mouth."

"It's too late. I can't be here!"

"Why are you so nervous? I feel this is the best time for us to be together and talk about our feelings."

She was about to say something but he shut her up.

"I see the way you look at me when you think I'm not watching. You're attracted to me."

"No, I'm not."

"Liar!"

"I know you have hundreds or even thousands of people that are into you but I promise you that I'm not one of them."

"You were touching yourself when you sighted my dick."

"If you fucking deny it, I'll turn you against the wall, raise your nightie up and spank your ass till they turn red!" He said so fast in a husky voice that made her heart rate go up.

"The....thi.. this is wrong?"

"What is wrong? You peeping to see me in the bathroom and touching yourself or me holding you sensually."

"I...I... I didn't do it on purpose!" She whispered, avoiding his eyes.

"Look at me!!"

"You were so brave downstairs that you almost smacked me in the butt and here you are, finding it hard to look me in the eye."

"Let go of me, Connor."

"You want this don't you?" He started caressing her side profile through her satin nightie while he held her still with the other hand.

"You dream about me, don't you?"

"I'll rather have a sound sleep than dream about your face."

"Swear that you've not thought of how it would feel like to have my dick in your pussy?!"

"I don't care!"

"Liar!!! Swear that you've not dreamt of me fucking your brains out!"

"You're the one imaging."

He loosened her robe with a finger. He ran that same finger over the erect nipple."You mean this?"

She tried to wriggle from his hold but he didn't let her.

"Why are you denying me when it's obvious you want me so badly?"

"I don't want you, Connor. Get the hell off me! Is this what you do to all the maids in this house? You manipulate them?!!!" She said at the top of her voice, knowing fully well that, unlike the kitchen, his room was soundproof.

"I've got standards, woman! You should be lucky I wanna share my bed with you and I want you to have a taste of my dick."

"I'm not interested, Connor. Let go of me."

"No!"

"Why?" She looked at him questioningly. She hated the fact that he held her possessively and the fact that her body was reacting to his touch.

"I want to make you cum."

Nancy's eyes widened.

"Don't act like you don't want it, babe."

"I...I...." Before She could form a proper statement Connor pushed her against the wall, grabbed both of her boobs, and showered kisses around her neck area.

"Fuck!!!!"

She mentally facepalmed, realizing she said that loud.

Chapter Three

"You like it, don't you?" He continued twisting her nipples with his finger, applying a bit of pressure. Connor loved the fact that her nightie was silk. It was almost as if he was smooching her bare body.

"Don't be shy when you are with me. I know you want me as much as I want you. Feel free to look at me when I'm naked. Feel free to ask me for anything. Can you feel this?" He pressed himself against her so she would feel the bulge in his pants.

"This is what you do to me, baby girl."

Nancy let out a soft moan at what she felt.

Conner smiled. He sneaked his hand under her nightie.

"You just know what to do to get my attention every fucking time." He whispered against her neck the moment he noticed she wasn't putting on panties.

Connor parted Nancy's legs so he could get a good grip of her pussy. His urge for her doubled when he felt her clean shave. It was so smooth and calling his name. Finally, he ran a finger over her pussy and it was then he knew he didn't regret making her stay.

He wasted no time in robbing circles over her clitoris. "I love how your body obeys me and how it knows everything that I want."

"Ummmmm...hmmm."

"Don't hold back, baby. I want to hear all of your moans. He smiled against her neck, stroking faster.

"Oh my God, Connor!" She said with a heavy breath when she felt three fingers in her pussy.

"This little pussy is mine. Your body is mine, okay?!"

"Say something!", He groaned, finger fucking her harder.

"Yes....yes...I'm all yours!" She mumbled in between the rush of emotions she was feeling.

"Fuck...Connor...."

"What is it?" He said with a sheepish smile, pretending not to know what was happening.

"I....I don't know."

"You sure?"

"Stop teasing me, Connor." She said with her chest rising and falling.

"Then tell me what you want!!"

"You love seeing me in need. Don't you?" She said, trying so hard to keep up with her shaky feet.

"Yes, baby. And I want you to tell me what you want. Be free and be naughty about it."

"I didn't think your fingers would feel so good in me. But it won't do justice like your fat cock right?"

"So you think my cock is fat?"

"And huge." She responded.

"Too bad you won't find out." He smirked, reducing the pace his fingers went into her.

"What a pity! I couldn't get the picture of your dick off my mind all day. I can imagine how good it will be, feeling it hitting my g spot and stretching out my cunt. Plus me being so wet.....Fuck, I'm gonna come."

"Beg for it, Bitch!!!!" He was so hard already.

"Fuck me, Connor!"

That was all it took for him to temporarily lose his senses.

He pushed down her robe from the shoulders after which he took off her nightie in a swift. He loved the fact that here she was, naked and at his mercy.

Connor pushed Nancy onto the bed while he undressed. He took off his pants, then went ahead to unbutton his shirt, not taking his eyes off her. He loved the way she was staring at his dick hungrily.

Before he knew it, he was on top of her.

Nancy was about to say something but he kissed her, shutting her up as he guided his cock to her entrance.

Connor slowly slid in, it took a while for her to adjust to his size, stretching the hell out of her pussy. She was so tight that he wondered if she had had sex before.

"Is it as you imagined it to be?" He whispered in her ear as he slowly moved in and out of her.

She shook her head, trying to suppress her moan.

"Don't hold back. I want to hear you."

"It's beyond what I imagined in my head, Fuck yesss!"

Connor went harder and faster on her after which he initiated that they switched position.

Once she was on her knees, he made her arch her back to his taste. Connor spanked her ass and slowly entered her from behind. He went rough on her until he felt himself at the peak. He withdrew immediately, covering the cum with his hand, trying to catch his breath.

After a minute, he got down from the bed.

With one hand that he used in guiding his cum, Connor carefully dragged Nancy from the bed with the other hand. "Come with me"

With shaky legs, She managed to meet up with his steps.

Nancy had no idea what was going to happen next but she felt butterflies in her belly.

The moment they got to the bathroom, he freed her while he cleaned his hand and dick of every cum. Drying his hands, he turned his attention back to her.

Nancy suddenly averted her gaze elsewhere. Her cheeks started turning red. She had no idea when folded her arms.

There was just something different about Connor's stare. He looked like someone that was ready to eat her up.

"Take off your hands!" His voice came out authoritatively.

She slowly obeyed.

"Caress those fucking boobs," His voice was much calmer.

"You wanna be punished?" He said when he got no response.

Nancy swallowed painfully, doing as he said.

"Yeah....pinch those fucking nipples."

"Harder, I want to see them get red."

Nancy hissed as she pinched her nipples as hard as She could.

"Rest your back against the wall!"

She took a step back and did just that.

"Start touching yourself."

"Look at me while you do so. Go rough like I have my hands all over you."

"I'm going to bend you over there and teach you a lesson if you disobey me." He pointed at the bathtub.

Nancy swallowed painfully, with her chest rising and falling.

"Spread your legs and touch that pussy."

She parted her legs after which she slowly moved her right hand down her belly till she touched her pussy. She was still wet so she started drawing circles over her clit.

"Arrrrh" she mumbled with her eyes closed, her left hand still caressing her nipple.

"Look at me bitch!"

The moment that needy husky voice came through, she slowly opened her eyes.

Connor was staring at her with need and desire in his eyes. She rubbed her clit faster when she saw him stroke his dick with his hand.

Her desire for him increased as she stared at the long erect cock, making her increase the pace of pleasuring herself, biting her lower lip to stifle her moan.

"Put those fingers in!" He commanded her, still stroking his dick.

Nancy obeyed, slowly inserting two fingers in herself.

"Add one more."

She carefully did that.

"Push deep and don't try to cover up your moans.

"Fuckkkk!" She blurted out the moment she did as he said.

"Go deep...." He watched as she fingered herself.

"Deeper!" She obeyed.

"Yeah, don't stop until I tell you to."

As she touched herself, Connor watched her, also stroking his dick for some pleasure.

"You want something?"

She nodded immediately.

"Tell me!"

"I want that dick, deep deep inside my pussy."

The moment those words left her mouth, She saw Connor by her side. He reached for her hand and dragged her towards the bathtub.

Just as said earlier, he bent her over the tub and entered her from behind, going fast and a bit rough until they both came.

While Nancy caught her breath, Connor went into the shower. Nancy found herself suddenly feeling shy. Even though they just had sex, She had no idea if he would like to be watched while taking a shower so she did what came to her mind. She excused herself.

She wasn't sure too if she would be allowed to use his bathroom so she decided to stay put and went ahead to put on her nightie.

Soon enough, Ollie was out of the bathroom, looking all dried up. Their eyes connected as he made his way to the closet in search of what to wear.

Nancy started fiddling with her fingers where she stood. His expression was plain while their eyes locked so it was hard to tell what was going on in his mind.

It was evident that they both had a good time. But what next? She really wanted to know.

Nancy was brought out of her little thoughts when he came back to the room. She had no idea what was going to happen. She was lost for words so she was expecting him to make a move.

He took steps towards the bedside, then turned around to face her.

"What the hell are you still doing here?"

Nancy's eyes widened in shock. She had no idea what freaked her out the most. The statement he made or the harsh tone he used on her.

Chapter Four

She wanted to say something but words failed her. Her lips were quivering instead.

"Get the fuck out of my room and shut the door!" He sat on the edge of the bed.

"Connor?!" She called out to him but got no response.

She proceeded to where he was seated.

"Don't come near me!!!!"

She ignored him and still approached him.

"What the hell is wrong with you?"

He said nothing.

"We just fucked and now you're telling me to leave?"

He looked into her eyes and she couldn't help but wonder why he was looking pissed.

"What were you expecting me to say?"

"We just fucked Co..."

"Oh please shut the fuck up!" His voice was loud and clear. "Are you the first woman I've fucked?"

Nancy sniffled, trying to hold back her tears. "Don't you dare raise your voice at me!"

"You realize who you're talking to? I think you want to lose your Job."

"Connor, are you being serious right now?!!!" Nancy felt as though She was going crazy..

"Do I look like I'm playing games? And it's Mr. Martin to you. You have no right to call me by my first name."

"Right?!"

"You saying this trash after you've had your way with me?!"

"Stop being stupidly sentimental. We both wanted sex and we had it. What else do you want?"

"Oh, you think I was going to make you my woman?"

"You think I was going to choose you, a maid, over all the models and established women in my life?"

"You must be pathetic to think you had a chance against them." Connor didn't finish his statement when he saw a hand coming close to him but before it could land on his face, he got a hold of it.

"Don't you fucking dare! Or you will say goodbye to your job and I'll make sure you don't get any job elsewhere." He shrugged her hand away from his hold.

"You are nothing but a fraud, a loser, a manipulative bastard who has no respect for women!"

"I have no respect for women, yet you can't stop having feelings for me, I have no respect for women, yet you saw me in the shower and decided to jerk off at my nakedness. Just fuck off, Bitch!"

At this point, Nancy's eyes were filled with tears. She couldn't believe she fell for his whole bullshit."

"You're just a beast who doesn't deserve anything good. I hope you rot in hell, in jail, or get hit by a car!!!!!"

"Get the fuck out of my room and don't you fucking come near me ever again!!!!"

"Bastard!!!!" She glared at him with teary eyes.

When it was looking like she wasn't going to take her leave, Connor grabbed Nancy by her arm and literally threw her out, slamming the door against her face.

..............

The moment Nancy was out of the room, the tears rolled freely down her cheeks and she did her best to muffle her sounds by covering her mouth as she cried.

Remembering that She was outside Connor's room and anyone could see her, She wiped her face with the back of her palm and took her leave.

She went as fast as her legs could carry her to her room. She didn't even remember the water jug she left in the main kitchen. She ran straight to the staff quarters, internally thankful that no one saw her knowing how well she smelled of sex and how terrible she looked.

The moment Nancy got to her room, She locked her door, fell on the floor, and cried her body and soul out, knowing how much she had let herself down. She wished she had stayed back and fallen asleep even though she was thirsty or better still just drank from the tap in her bathroom even though it was unhealthy for drinking.

She wished she ignored the sound that came from the main Kitchen when she was getting her water or she didn't give in to his sweet words.

Nancy cried until her eyes were swollen.

Feeling like the worst, She dragged herself from the floor, undressed, and went straight to her bathroom where she took extra time in scrubbing herself, trying to get the smell of sex and also Connor's scent off her body.

After what felt like forever, She finished. She dried herself, changed into another night dress, and went to bed.

Remembering how much of a fool she made of herself, another round of tears welled up in her eyes.

............

Connor wakes up early most of the time but today was just different. He had no idea why he was feeling very funny. He hardly had any sleep before his alarm went off at 6:00am

Because he was feeling tired and dizzy, he turned off the alarm and decided to get more sleep, ignoring the fact that he had morning meetings to attend in the office.

Just when he was starting to fall asleep again, his phone buzzed on his nightstand which made him groan. Before reaching for it, Connor promised himself that he was going to fire his secretary if she was the one calling him.

But looking at the caller ID, he saw that it was Diane. He hissed, answering the call anyways.

"Hi, baby!" Her high-pitched voice came through.

"What do you want, Diane?"

"What do you mean by what do I want? Can't I call to know how my baby is doing?"

"I'm not in the mood. What do you want?"

"Isn't it too early for you to be in a bad mood?"

"Or do you want me to stop by the office and give you a head?"

"Aren't you meant to be in Paris?"

"I came back early to surprise you. My birthday is in two days and I want to spend it with you. Well, I hope you have a huge surprise planned out for me. I honestly can't wait!" She giggled, making Conner roll his eyes.

"God!!! Connor!!!! Don't tell me you weren't planning anything for me!" She voiced out when he didn't give any response to her last statement.

"You were to be in Paris for one more week. How the hell do you expect me to make plans when you are going to be absent?"

"So even if I didn't come back, you were not planning to send me gifts over there or fly to meet me?!"

"Stop being ridiculous, Diane. It's just your birthday! I mean we have a great time whenever we are together. We are still going to have more fun together that will make up for all of it."

"I don't care! I want a gift! One that will leave me speechless." She whined.

"And don't you leave your boring secretary in charge of everything."

Connor didn't say anything. Instead, he was regretting picking up her call.

"You still up for the head? I've missed you so much, baby."

"I'm not in the mood, Diane. We will talk later." He hung up, not giving her the chance to say anything else.

Knowing how stubborn Diane could be, he turned off his phone immediately.

Connor shut his eyes with the intention to meditate a little before getting up and preparing for work but as soon as he closed his eyes, a knock came through on the door.

"Who the hell is that?????" He said at the top of his voice, with his eyes closed.

He got no answer. Instead, another knock came through again.

Connor mumbled some inaudible words. He rose to his feet in nothing but his briefs, ready to give whoever it was his piece of mind.

Opening the door, he sighted the face that literally tormented him the whole night. The reason he couldn't have any sleep and why his head was banging.

He threw her glares and was about to open his mouth and lash out at her when the very familiar voice came through.

"Why are you scaring the poor girl? Did she do anything to offend you?"

It was only then that Connor noticed his mother. She was standing beside Nancy with a tray while Nancy had the cleaning trolley with her.

Chapter Five

"What are you doing here, mom?" He asked with his eyes on her. Not pleased to see her.

"What do you mean what am I doing here? This is my home," She reminded him.

Connor internally rolled his eyes and made his way into the room.

"You can come back for cleaning," Lilian said to Nancy who nodded and took her leave.

Lillian proceeded into her Son's room with the tray.

By the time she got in, he had already put on a shirt.

"It is so unlike you to be in the house by this time. No work today?" Lillian said as she placed the tray on the table in his room which was just opposite his bed. It contained his breakfast, properly covered, and a mug of coffee.

"I was about to go get ready when you all interrupted me."

"Are you sure you're okay? You look terrible. Or is the workload at the office too much for you? You know I can always speak to your father." Lilian said as she stood before her son.

Despite being in her early fifties, She radiated a lot of power, beauty, and prestige. She was indeed the wife of the richest man in the states. The status fitted her so well and she had always loved every bit of it. And despite being that age, Lilian was still looking as beautiful as ever.

"I'm fine, mom. Are you not meant to be on a trip or something?" He asked since that was what she seemed to do lately. Especially since his father retired and handed the company over to him.

"You've not answered my question." Lilian reminded.

"I hardly got any sleep last night and that's why I feel this way."

"Are you sure? Is there anything else bothering you that you aren't telling me about?" She closed the gap between them and was about to cup his face in her hands when he groaned.

"Mom, I'm not a kid. I'm fine."

"I know when you're not being sincere with me and who said you're not a kid? No matter how old you are, you'll forever be my baby."

Connor rolled his eyes.

"So that's what I get for showing concern? Rolling your eyes at me?"

"Mom, you know I love you but believe me when I say I'm fine. I can take care of myself."

"If you say so." Lilian took a step back "And if you need anything, you know where to find me. I know you're grown and all of that but I just hope you share your worries with me."

Conner rolled his eyes again.

"We used to be close, what happened?"

"Mom, I need to get ready for work."

"Whatever, be present for dinner tonight. Your Dad has something to tell us"

"Can't he just text us what it is about?"

"You know your father. This is probably another trick for him to spend time with his family so just be there."

"Promised my guys already that I was going to be at the club."

"Cancel or you go to the club after dinner and don't you dare come to this house drunk if you don't want your father's wrath."

Connor frowned. "Did that goal digger say anything?"

"Who? Did you and Diane fight?"

"I was referring to the maid that came with you."

"Nancy? What's wrong? Did she do anything to upset you?"

"Fire her."

Lilian frowned."Why?"

"Her presence irritates me."

"Are you joking?"

"She's new but I like her. If she hasn't done anything to offend you, I see no reason why you want me to fire her."

"You don't trust me?" Connor stared at his mother.

"I do but you know I don't take shit from nobody when it comes to my staff since it's a great hassle to get trusted ones."

"If she offended you, then there must be a good reason and if you can't tell me the reason then I'm sorry to say, you are going to hold your peace forever."

"So you don't trust your own son? Very interesting to know."

"I trust you, Connor but I also know you."

"These people that come to work for us are humans like us. Some of them have never gotten the privilege to come across people like us. Some of them aren't as educated as we are so you need to be patient with them and not look down on them too."

"As long as they respect you, I feel you should give them the same respect."

Connor rolled his eyes. "Fine, I want her very far away from me. Let someone else be in charge of cleaning my room."

"Is there something you aren't telling me?" She asked again, looking at him suspiciously.

"The girl you're talking about looks really gentle to even annoy you so I don't get."

"Nothing. Her presence just upsets me."

"If you say so! I will assign someone else your room."

"So what's the plan for the celebration?"

"What celebration?"

"Your girlfriend's birthday?"

"Which of them?"

"Connor!" Lilian called out her son's name in disbelief. "I raised you better than that."

"I'll probably tell my secretary to pick something up for her."

"Don't you think it's time to be more passionate about your relationship?"

"You aren't going to stay single forever you know right?" She said when she saw the look on her son's face.

"When that time comes, I'll cross the bridge. But I want to enjoy myself for now."

"Your Dad is going to freak out. You know how much he loves Diane? Anyways, just be careful, and if you know you're not going to make her your bride I would advise you don't lead her on."

"I don't lead anyone on. They are always all over me no matter how hard I try to push them away."

"Still, just make your intentions clearer."

"I'll try." He mumbled.

"You better and don't forget to attend dinner tonight."

Lilian was about to take her leave when she sighted the bandage on his wrist. "What's that?" She turned to face him properly, reaching for his hand.

"It's nothing, mom." He was trying to take his hand away from her hold.

Lilian stared at her Son in disbelief. "Please don't make me feel like a failed mother. I've literally asked you more than three times if everything is well with you."

"And don't you dare deny. You are someone that's not comfortable with any bruise or injury being on your body. How did this happen?"

"I was cutting oranges. My mind wasn't there."

"Like I would believe you. Why would you want to cut oranges when you don't know how to use a knife?"

"Look, it was an accident, mom. I'm fine. I'll probably visit the Doctor today."

"Connor Shawn"

"Please don't start, mom."

"I'm fine. I promise you."

"I don't believe but it's cool. Just stay safe and I'll see you at dinner. Don't come late."

Conner nodded.

She hugged her son.

Connor rolled his eyes but he returned his mother's hug anyways.

Once she took her leave, he helped himself with the coffee and after he was done, he proceeded to the bathroom, to get ready for work.