The CEO's secret child

Chapter 2

**The Anderson's mansion**

Kayla stood there looking very simple and plain, while the other ladies there looked sophisticated and beautiful in expensive designer dresses. One of them mocked Kayla for how simple she looked“ Sweetheart, what is this look? Are you interviewing for a nannying gig or a soup kitchen?? She said, while others laughed and looked at her disgustingly and in disdain, But what's wrong with my outfit? Kayla said, holding her worn-out top that was gently tucked into the old-looking cottage skirt. Girl, you really don't know who the boss is, do you? One of the ladies chipped in, “Jason freaking Anderson,” the billionaire, drop-dead gorgeous, the most eligible single dad in town. This job is a golden ticket to becoming Mrs Moneybag. One of the ladies squeaked excitedly. And you show up looking like you came out of a trash bin, the other lady said. These are the only clothes I have. What am I supposed to do, how am I supposed to compete with them? This is my last chance, or I will go back to prison, she thought silently, looking sad and dejected.

“Oh my God”, it really is Mr Anderson, he's looking this way, is my hair OK? Is my lipstick good? He's even more gorgeous in person, one of the girls said excitedly as Jason strolled in looking majestic and cool. With him was his daughter Aria, eyes just as green as emerald and a glowing face, looking really beautiful. Why? Why does he look so familiar? Kayla thought to herself.

Mr Anderson, here is the final applicant for the nanny position, Jason's assistant said, pointing to the ladies, I have three PhDs, phycology, business and education. The first lady said excitedly, I can not only take care of Aria, I can also assist you, the second lady said while using her fingers to slightly pull her buttons, revealing her cleavage. Child care runs in my blood. My family has raised elite children for generations. The last lady who hadn't spoken since Kayla got there also said..

Oh God, I am way out of their league. Kayla muttered, Well, I don't have any fancy qualifications or any impressive resume, but, Kayla hesitated before speaking again. I love kids and I promise, I'll take care of Aria with all of my heart, Kayla said finally before staring down at her feet nervously.

Well, there's one requirement for this job. Whoever Aria likes, that's who gets it. Jason finally spoke, while carrying Aria in his arms. Come on Aria, it's time to pick her up, he said. Everyone began to straighten up and fix their hair and dress. He went to the first one. Aria shook her head, implying that she didn't like the first lady, then the second and third, until they got to Kayla. She was so tensed and nervous and was visibly shaking like a leaf. While she held her breath, hoping and praying silently that Aria would like her and choose her, she felt a tiny hand wrapped around her neck and opened her eyes to see Aria stretching her hands for her. She was shocked and surprised for a few seconds before carrying Aria. Hi Aria. My name's Kayla. She said sweetly, but surprised, if my baby had lived, she'd be Aria's age. She thought softly and had a sad face on, while still thinking of her child, Aria leaned in and kissed her on her cheeks. Aria never lets strangers carry her, let alone kisses them. Jason thought while looking surprised, I guess we have our answer. You're hired, Jason said, facing Kayla. The rest of you can go, he said, facing the ladies.

“Find out everything you can on her,” he said, facing his assistant. Kayla had already started playing with Aria, bonding with her. She turned her neck for a second and Jason saw a birthmark on her neck and a memory flashed through his head, the same lady he had a one-night stand with four years ago at Kings' hotel, had the exact same birthmark on the exact spot. This is a coincidence, right? Jason thought to himself, while he was still on the thought, a notification popped up on his phone, and it turned out to be the information about Kayla. Kayla, you've been to prison before?? He asked while trying to get Aria away from her. Kayla, who was smiling and playing with Aria, suddenly became scared at the mention of prison. I, I have, but I can explain, she said, stuttering. Don't bother, I'm not going to trust my daughter with a criminal. Jason shouted back at her, Wait please, please, I can take good care of Luna, and I've studied childhood development. I know everything that there is, please, please, I really need this job, I have nowhere else to go, Kayla said, begging and sobbing. Her eyes were now as red as a cherry. Have some dignity and hand her over to me now, he shot at her, seeing how he insisted that she leave. Kayla proceeded to hand Aria back to him, but she wouldn't budge, she held Kayla tight and wouldn't let go. While Jason was trying to drag her off, Aria said, Mama."

That gave both Jason and Kayla a shock, but Jason was more shocked because Aria had never spoken a word before. She hadn't said any word since she came of age. He let go softly, it's Kayla, right? He said, I'll give you one month, we'll call it a trial period, but if you mess up, you're done, you can take care of my daughter, right??

Yes, yes I can, absolutely, thank you, Mr Anderson, Kayla said, feeling so grateful. Alright then, go home, get settled in, Jason said, handing her a phone, Here's your new phone. If I call you, you know it's an emergency for Luna, so if you miss it, you're done, Jason said sternly and coldly.

Yes, I, I'll be on call 24/7," Kayla said, now beaming with a smile, I guess we'll spend more time together, Hun? She turned smiling and playfully touched Aria's cheeks. Kayla was expecting a reply from Aria, but she could only smile and stare. Aria can't speak. Jason said to Kayla, The doctors don't know why, but it just means you need to give her whatever she wants before she has to ask, you understand?? Jason warned sternly.

A sweet, perfect little girl, and she can't even ask for help. I'll take care of her like she's my own, Kayla thought, smiling and nodding her head.

**Back at the mansion**

Just so we're clear, there are three rules to this house. 1: Luna comes first, 2: when Mr Anderson calls, you answer immediately, no matter what. And 3: keep your distance from Mr Anderson. If you know what's good for you, the last girl that crossed Mr Anderson, was out of the city by morning, please put on your uniform. Lucy James, the head staff member in charge of all the other staff, said to Kayla while shoving the dress to her and shot her a warning look.

I worked so hard to get this job. If I screw it up, that means I'm going to prison, Kayla said, squeezing her temple.

Oh wow, is this really my room? Look at how gorgeous and beautiful it looks, Kayla squeaked excitedly as she opened the room she was assigned to. She ran hurriedly to the bathroom to see what it looked like, and she almost fainted with excitement, finally a real place to take a nice bath. She jumped and twirled like a sweet innocent child. She hurriedly took off her clothes and went into the bath tub. Ahhhh, finally a fresh bath, said Kayla as she let out a sigh of relief and relaxed into the bathtub….

**Mr Anderson**

Where the hell is she, Jason said angrily, muttering under his breath as he held his phone to his ears. He'd been calling Kayla for a while to tend to Aria. He was furious and red from anger. He charged towards Kayla's room ready to lash out at her, but what he met wasn't what he intended to see at all…

Kayla could hear something vibrating but was having so much fun relaxing and enjoying her bath, when she suddenly remembered the warning Mr Anderson had given her,” If I call, know it's an emergency, and you need to attend to Aria no matter what” s**t, s**t, s**t, s**t, s**t she panicked looking scared and rushing out of the bathtub without her towel, Kayla rushed to pick up the phone and at the moment me Anderson walked in looking angry and pissed…

Jason stared at the feminine structure that stared at him for a while. He got lost for a minute, looking deep into her body, before he came back to his senses, , hum, Kayla stuttered while looking everywhere for something to cover her body with. She ended up running to the curtain to hide.

I hired you to work not to lounge around. Jason said while turning his back on her, Aria, look, it's Aria. She can't sleep, you gotta go, you gotta go help her? He said, still looking dazed, yea, yea, hu, hum, I'm sorry, let me just get changed, Kayla said, looking really embarrassed and red from the embarrassment. Alright, Jason said softly while walking away from her room, What's wrong with me, why's my heart still pounding like that? Both Jason and

Kayla thought at the same time…