Baby Girl

Three

My eyes began to open at the sound of someone shuffling in the room, I peered around the room before spotting Dominic putting on his suit jacket.

"Sir, what time is it?" I asked as a little yawn left my mouth.

"10 past 8 darling, why don't you freshen yourself up. We are having some guests arriving today around midday, are you able to cook?" He asked.

I slowly sat up from the bed and looked at Dominic, my full body on display for him, "Yes sir, of course sir. What would you want me to make for lunch?" I asked.

"Whatever you want to make darling, make sure to wear something nice okay," Dominic replied before crossing over towards me planting a small kiss on my forehead.

I walked over to the wardrobe in the corner, where I grabbed out some clothes for me to wear before heading into Dominic’s ensuite where I took a nice warm shower, washing my body town with some soap.

Once I was done with the shower, I dried myself off before dressing into a nice white shirt, black pants and a black blazer. I brushed my hair adding a strawberry scent to it.

I made my way into the kitchen where I began to have a look in the cupboards for something to make for lunch, I had to admit, I was pretty nervous about this. I noticed that he had a few sauce helper packets which I grabbed placing them on the counter.

Walking over to the fridge, I pulled out the beef mince that was in the fridge. Placing it into a bowl, I added different spices, breadcrumbs and cheese to the mixture. Once it was all mixed together, I began to make little balls placing each one on a plate to return to the fridge.

Once the meatballs were done, I cleaned my hands and began to make some sweet treats for the guests adding what I could to make the perfect sweet treat. I decided that I was going to make a fruit tart with a honey glaze.

Turning the oven on, I baked the short crust pastry in the oven for 5 minutes allowing them to harden. I began to work on the filling, heating up 1/2 cup of apricot preserves before taking it out of the microwave and added 1 tablespoon of brand and 1 tablespoon of water into a bowl, mixing together until it was firm and not clunky.

Straining the excess, I whipped until it was smooth before transferring it to a piping back, setting it on the counter. I opened the oven to see my tart shells perfectly cooked. I do remember the old lady Margret at the orphanage making these when I was young.

One by one I added the filling to the tart, making sure not to overfill it, once that was done I placed the different fruits on it, squeezing some honey over the top popped it into the fridge to allow them to cook slightly.

Looking at the time I noticed it was around 11:30 I gasped as I was running a little behind. Quickly I grabbed the meatballs from the fridge, adding oil to a sauce pan and turning the gas on. I waited until the pan was hot enough before placing the meatballs on it.

The sound of sizzling filled the room not to mention the smell of the spices which made me sigh in happiness at the smell. I hoped the guests and Dominic would like it, especially him.

I didn't want to disappoint him, in anyway. Once the meatballs were cooked, I added some water to a saucepan waiting for it to boil and added a bit of salt to the water. Once it was boiled enough I placed the pasta inside.

I heard a knock at the door causing me to panic, no. I couldn't help but feel my chest tightening up as I held back the tears. The door opened and I could hear commotion, the sound of hands coming together.

I whimpered as I added the sauce and a few extra tomatoes and spices to the mixture that was going over the meatballs. My body was shaking.

"Darling?" I heard Dominic call my name.

I gasped before clearing my throat, "Yes sir?" I asked.

"It smells amazing darling. Are you almost finished?" He asked as he placed the small of his hand on my back causing me to flinch a little.

He was a little taken back by it but said nothing.

"Yes sir, almost ready. Sorry sir," I said before mixing the meatballs and sauce together. "A few more minutes."

"Okay darling, bring it into the dining room once it's ready," Dominic replied as he walked away.

I took a deep breath before checking the pasta which was cooked perfectly, straining the pasta, I placed it on a few plates and added the sauce.

I grabbed the tarts out the fridge and headed inside the dining room where he was seated with his friends who came for lunch.

"What's this darling?" Dominic asked, amazed by the tart.

"A fruit tart, I remembered one of the lady's recipe who was at the orphanage I was at for a few years,” I replied before grabbing the spaghetti and meatballs giving them to each of the guests along with the cutlery.

I stepped back and watched as they all dived into the meatballs, I made my leave. Leaving them in the dining room. Once I made it back to my room I couldn't help but breakdown knowing that I disappointed Dominic.

D O M I N I C

The food that Allison made was amazing, the spices that were mixed into these meatballs were divine not to mention the cheese that would just melt away when you cut into them.

"Now, we need to have a talk," I broke the silence as I placed the cutlery down.

"Yes boss with what?" Luke asked.

"Our next shipment arrives in a few days and I need extra security, police are tightening up and it's making it a little harder for us to do our job. I've paid a few police officers but there are some who won't be bought," I replied.

"Send the girl in to distract them," Anthony replied with a chuckle.

I clenched my jaw as I stared at him, "No, she does not go near them. I'm not sending her into harms way. For that comment Anthony." I cleared my throat before grabbing a gun from my pocket, checking it first before shooting Anthony right between the eyes.

His head shot backwards and his body slumped on the chair. No one, I mean no one can request anything like that especially about Allison. She is my darling.

"Anyone else?" I asked.

All of them shook their heads, I called in the maids to clean up the mess. Once lunch was over I decided to check on Allison she seemed a little tense earlier. I made my way up stairs seeing her bedroom door shut.

I knocked a few times to hear her crying, "Allison, darling. Can I come in?" I asked gently.

I heard shuffling, like clothes unzipping and such, "Yes sir," she said. I could hear her voice was raspy from crying.

I opened the door to see her laid out on the bed, ready for a punishment. I was shocked and didn't know what to think.

"Darling? What are you doing?" I asked.

She sniffled a little, "I'm ready for my punishment I was late with the lunch."

I closed the door gently behind me and took a seat at the end of the bed, I patted my legs letting her know to sit on them which she did.

I gently rubbed her shoulders and back, "Darling, I'm not angry with you. The food was amazing and we didn't even wait that long, did something trigger you like that?" I asked.

"Back at the other place if I was late with any meal by a minute I would get a punishment and it was never a nice one," Allison spoke as she laid against my chest.

"You never have to worry about that with me. I will only give you a punishment if you've been a bad girlfriend. But you haven't been a bad girl. Please get dressed, come down stairs and eat something," I spoke gently.

Allison nodded and did what she was told getting dressed, i placed my hand on her back and kissed the top of her head.