The CEOs pregnante maid

Welcome Nicole

We're coming," he said and got out of the limousine in front of a huge black iron gate, typing in a code. The gate started to open, he got into the car and started driving us again.

Damn, what is this place? It's beautiful! We entered a large dirt track. A perfectly shaped garden embraced the landscape. I had never seen anything like it. Even though I've always had money, and our house was perfect, it didn't come close to the beauty of this place. It seemed surreal.

- Mr. Colle has only owned this place for three years. I think it's one of his favorite places. He's disposed of a few properties over the years, but never this one. He has always looked after these hundred acres of land with great love and harmony. There's a lake, a tennis court, a helipad and other attractions. He bought it from a sheik just after he... was rescued.

Wow, a barrage of information! I think he realized I was drooling over the scenery out the window. How much money did that man have? I was from a very wealthy family, and I'd seen similar landscapes before, but nothing so fantastic. The car turned around at a fountain and stopped in front of a white mansion that screamed luxury. Benjamin opened the door and climbed down. I approached to open my side when another man in black opened it. He was tall, at least 6'2", light-haired, strong... handsome. He looked at me, kind eyes. He held out his hand politely, I put mine up and got out of the car. I looked over and saw Benjamin already entering the house with my suitcases.

The man sniffled. - Nicole?

- Oh... yes. It's a pleasure. Thank you for receiving me so kindly, Mr. Colleri.

He smiled warmly, making my cheeks blush.

- I'm actually Will. I'm part of your security team and I'm currently helping to look after the property. Mr. Colleri asked me to see you, as he had a last-minute meeting and couldn't miss it. He'll be back in the evening. In the meantime, I'll introduce you to the area as soon as you're ready. Maria is the housekeeper, whom you'll be replacing. She'll settle you into your quarters and familiarize you with the services, but I can tell you that it shouldn't be too difficult. You'll like it here. I confess we weren't expecting someone so young.

He walked alongside me until we entered the house. There was a huge living room and a little lady in her sixties welcomed me with a huge hug.

Welcome! - She loosened her embrace and looked me in the eye! - But

You're still a child! - She squeezed my cheeks tightly.

Okay, I really did feel like a child. I smiled at her.

- You must be Maria.

- Yes. Darling, I told Mr. Colleri that I don't intend to retire any time soon, I've always taken care of everything here. However, I could do with some help.

I smiled awkwardly. She continued:

- But he's so stubborn! You'll like him, he has such a big heart. Ah, you poor thing, you must be tired. It's been a long trip, hasn't it? Come on, I'll get you settled in your room.

I went on through the huge house. She led me down a long corridor.

- Normally, he would leave his employees in the house to the north of the estate, but he made sure you stayed in the main house. - Maria winked and opened the doors.

It was a very large room with a canopy bed, more like a room for royalty. Wow, if that was the guest room, I can imagine the main one. Everything was perfect. The chandelier. The wallpaper. There was even a bathroom with a splendid shower, everything impeccable.

- Well, I hope it's all right for you. This is one of the best rooms in the house. Lunch is served at 11 o'clock, if you feel like coming down. If not, I can ask them to bring you here, I know you must be tired from your trip.

- Oh, yes, of course, that would be very kind of you. - I sat on the edge of the bed. - I can't thank you enough for all your kindness. - I smiled at her as I smoothed out the floral silk sheet.

- Mr. Colleri asked that you have the best reception possible, he should be here in the evening as he's in town on business. Well, take the day to rest, tomorrow I can familiarize you better with the services.

- Yes, thank you.

**

After Maria left, I felt relieved. At least part of me, since I hadn't met Mr. Colleri yet. As far as I could tell, he had instructed the staff to treat me well, which was a relief. I took a long shower, called Vivian and Alice to tell them all about the reception and, before I knew it, it was eleven o'clock. Just then there was a knock on the door. I opened it.

Nicole, here's your lunch. - Maria brought me a tray. - Pumpkin soup, I hope you like it!

It smelled really good and I urgently needed something to eat. I took the tray from her and thanked her. They were all being very good to me.

- I thought I'd have a rest and decided to bring it in.

- Ah, thanks again. It smells very good.

As soon as I entered the room, I sat down at the corner table and devoured the food, which was delicious. I brushed my teeth and then went to rest. When I finally lay down on the bed, I felt enveloped by a cloud. My body needed it, that bed was so soft, so big. I slept like a baby. When I woke up eight hours later, the room was filled with darkness. It took me a while to get my bearings, as I was still waking up. Then I remembered my dramatic life story and got up. I decided to change and go downstairs; Mr. Colleri would probably like to talk to me.

I followed the corridor a little lost. I'd barely been there, I hadn't had time to memorize the way. I heard voices and laughter coming from a room, kept walking and stopped in front of the door. Benjamin and Will were in what looked like a games room, playing pool in a relaxed way.

- Ah, good evening, Nicole. Would you like to join us? - Benjamin commented enthusiastically.

- Actually, not right now, I'm trying to find myself. Where's Maria?

- I think she's gone to bed, she sleeps early. - Will said, putting down his bat and approaching. - Do you need anything? Are you hungry? She wanted to serve you dinner, she even knocked on your door, but you didn't wake up. Mr. Colleri himself ordered you not to disturb her.

- That's very kind of him. Would he be available to see me now?

- Oh, I'm sorry. He didn't have dinner with us, he just had a quick shower, got ready and left for a last-minute meeting.

- Of course.

I don't know why I felt a bit disappointed. I guess deep down I just wanted to thank the person who was saving my life.

- Okay, could I get something to eat?

- Sure. I was just going to go downstairs. I'm tired of losing.

- Oh, Will! You didn't look tired the tenth time! - Benjamin sneered.

- Wait for me, Ben! There'll be a rematch! But not before I get Nicole fed. - He smiled as he led me into the kitchen.

Needless to say, the place was just as fascinating as the rest of the house. Every detail was perfect, with majestic finishes.

- Well, what we have for now is a turkey breast sandwich and orange juice. - He placed everything on the counter. I smiled in response.

- So! What's your story?

Was he talking to me?

- Nothing interesting," I said, not wanting to pursue the subject.

- Okay - came the reply, as he handed me the sandwich.

- Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. There's just nothing to tell.

- It's just that no one can enter this fortress without being completely trusted by Mr. Colleri, and until last night we'd never heard of you. We really need a new housekeeper, Maria is no longer old enough to take care of everything, even with help. Mr. Colleri thinks of her as a mother, and what kind of son would want his mother working like that? - He drank his juice in one gulp.

I let out a small smile.

- You're right, but there's really nothing to know. I was living in Tennessee, I was graduating, I had some family problems and I had to move away temporarily. Thank God an uncle knew Mr. Colleri and knew that he needed someone he could trust for the job. So I volunteered. Now here I am. - I put on my best face so that he would buy the lie. I had no plans to stay there for long, so I wouldn't go around telling everyone about my life.

- Okay! Don't be surprised, it's just force of habit.

- It's all right. - I smiled.

- Look, you can go upstairs if you want. Tomorrow Maria should start giving you a better orientation. And you'll have a lot to learn, since Mr. Colleri is hosting a dinner in a week's time.

- Of course. - I looked at him, who was gently collecting the dishes and putting them in the clean sink.

- Oh, don't worry about that, I'll do it myself. As a welcome.

-Thank you. Good evening, Will.

- Good evening and welcome, Nicole.