Contract marriage with Mr. Knight

6. Alexa Smith

Isabella

I woke up early in the morning and did yoga then I did a bit of meditation. I hardly lose my temper, but seeing the current situation I am in, it might be necessary to do more meditation to calm my senses. After a quick shower, I went to check on Baby Nyra. She is still asleep when I enter the room. She didn't wake up last night at all. They have a speaker in my room, to hear Nyra. When I was about to leave she woke up.

"Good morning my darling... How's my cute little bunny doing??” I give her a kiss.

"Mama..." she snuggled into me. Then suddenly the door went wide open. And in comes Mr. Hitler already in suit. Why he is going to the office this early, he must indeed be a robot.

He came to Nyra, but she snuggled more into me instead. He gave her a kiss on her cheeks and without saying anything left. Hmm... I feel tense when he gets close to me. I thought he might say something to irritate my mood, but instead he left silently. Maybe Nyra's distant behavior affected his mood. He may be Hitler, but he is a father too.

After getting Nyra ready, we went downstairs. Cindy was waiting with breakfast. As I fed Nyra, I noticed Helen approaching.

"Have you had breakfast??" Helen asked.

"No Mrs. Knight, I was just about to."

"Again with Mrs. Knight, I told you, you can call me Helen when we are alone. Come let's have breakfast together " She said with a warm smile.

"But Helen, we have our own place to eat. I don't want there to any exceptions for me.” I tried to politely decline her offer. But she was not in the mood to listen.

"I'm inviting you as my friend. Do you have any objections now??"

She truly is an angel and always treats me with such value.

I just followed Helen and sat in the grand dining room. I could see the surprise in the servant's eyes. I felt a bit uncomfortable. I'm not used to this nor have high class etiquette.

"Helen, I don't think I can eat here as a high class person does. I'm bad at etiquette. And I don't think that way of eating even allows you to eat relaxed and enjoy the food properly..."

Oops...!! Did I offend her... my big mouth... I scolded myself.

Then I saw Helen laughing. I was surprised but laughed with her.

"I thought the same. So when we are eating alone, you don't need to worry about any of that. But I definitely will teach you starting today since I see a bright future for you. You will need to know these things in the future.."

I smiled at her gratefully. She taught me some basic etiquette. Really I'm bad at this. But she was so patient with me and taught me well.

"Thank you Helen, I'm so grateful to you. You always give me respect and value my opinions... Thank you so much..."

"You're welcome Isa. You're a friend to me. You often resemble my late daughter. In character I mean not by looks. You both always have your own opinions and you will fight for it no matter what. Now even when I see you, I feel like she is back with me, as you." She tried to control her tears. I held her hands tight and gave a squeeze. After a few minutes we were back to normal chit chat. Then a beautiful blonde girl came to the dining area. She was tall and gorgeous. But covered in makeup. She walked up to Helen.

"Hello Mother, how are you?? It's been a long time since we have seen each other.” She sits beside Helen.

I saw the displeasure in Helen's face, but she faked a smile.

"Yeahh Alexa, long time. By the way Last time I checked, I didn't give you permission to call me mother. I only had one daughter and she is no longer with us anymore."

"I'm sorry, I thought... Me and Arthur will be getting married soon, so I thought instead of Mrs. Knight I could call you mother."

"But you're not married yet, after that you can call me that."

I felt awkward to hear all of this personal conversation, that I wanted to get away from there, but before I could try Alexa noticed me.

"Who is this beauty here, I guess she must be a high class person from your choice of dining together. You’ve never dined with me. I heard that you're so picky with this "

Oh lord, if she came to know who I am, she would lose it.

"Alexa, this is my friend Miss Isabella, she is the new nanny of Baby Nyra." Helen said with a proud face.

I could see Alexa's face turned dark, and she was glaring at me.

"What!! You're having dinner with a servant...!! "

"I think you didn't hear it clearly, Isabella is my friend."

Alexa seems like she wanted to protest but hides it when she sees the serious face of Helen.

"ok you guys carry-on, lemme check on my Nyra baby first." then she left the table.

After she left Helen turned to me.

"As you already know she is Arthur's girlfriend. I don't know what he saw in her. But whatever, it is up to him who to date right... But I will make sure that she will never get near my Baby Nyra. Basically Alexa doesn't like Nyra, but pretends to like her in order to please Arthur and me. He may fall for her acting but not me. And Nyra's got a special gift that she could understand evil people at first sight so that she won't let them get near her. "

Then I heard Nyra crying. That was my cue to go. Helen also came with me. There we saw Alexa trying her best to control crying Nyra. When she saw us, she gave up and gave her to Helen.

"I think I will come another time since today's schedule is a bit busy" Alexa seems embarrassed.

"Sure Alexa, You're a top rank model so you must be busy. I'll see you later " Helen fakes a smile again.

She nodded and left.

After she left, Helen gave Nyra back to me. By that time she was calm.

"My son is a cunning businessman but when it comes to relationships, he is an i***t. I even doubt he has any real feelings, it's just for business reasons that he tolerates her this much."

I smiled at that.

"I will be leaving for New York this evening. I trust you with Nyra, and now with my son too. I need you to assure me that no matter what you won't quit, unless you inform me. He may seem like a bad big billionaire, but inside he is a very warm person. It is hard to understand him. But I hope you will have the Patience to get along with him. He won't fire you easily as he knows my threat, but he may irritate you to make you quit by yourself. And about Alexa, I heard that in my absence she dictates here. So surely she will try the same on you. You can respect her. But if she goes overboard, you must remember she is not the boss here."

I nodded as I didn't know what to say. It feels like a challenge. As if I'm on some warfront and my superior is giving a motivational speech of how to get the victory.

Helen patted my cheeks and I came to senses.

"I don't want to make you worried by saying all these things. But I really want you to stay here for them."

I smiled at her in understanding.

"I will try my best Helen. Sometimes it's just hard for my mouth to cooperate. Like yesterday, when it comes to my dignity and pride I will lose my control. But from now on I will try my best."

"I trust you..." and then she gave me a hug. I felt something ignite in me. Like feeling motherly love for the first time. I can't disappoint her, I thought to myself.

We spent the day with Nyra, and Helen showed me her favorite places in the mansion. Also her library, which she gave me full freedom to, so I can come anytime and explore it. The collection was abundant and this may become my favourite space in this mansion. It is So peaceful here.

By Evening Helen was preparing her things to go back within the hour. Me and Nyra were in her room. Then Mr. Knight came back along with Alexa who clung to his hands. When I spotted them I started to exit the room because from the look of both of them I felt like I needed to leave. Then Helen told me to stay, so I stood beside her.

"Mom, why do you want to go Today? I agreed on your conditions, but you can't just leave your son just like this. At least stay for two more days" he genuinely said to Helen.

"No... As I told you earlier, if I made a decision I won't back down from it. And now I know Nyra is safe in Isa's hands, I can peacefully live there. Don't forget what I said to you yesterday."

By the look of Mr. Knight it is a bit hard for him, so I excused myself so I could give some space to both of them. After I left, Alexa followed me.

"Hey, stay there..." she called out.

I turned to face her and she came towards me analysing me head to toe.

"Where did she find you!! By the look of your clothes and style I can easily tell that you live on the streets... Really how did you manage to get in here..."

I know she is trying to provoke me, but it is not going to happen.

"Ma'am I don't live on the streets, I do have a home. And I went through the interview to get into this position. If you have any doubt you can ask Mrs. Knight as well."

"Shut up, how dare you rebuke me like this...If you want to work here you better know your limits and most importantly don't try to seduce my man... I know your kind of woman will do anything to get money... "

She was interrupted by a throat clearing sound coming from behind. There stood both Helen and Arthur. Then suddenly, she plastered a smile and told them,

"I was telling her to take care of Nyra well if she wanted to continue working here..."

"Don't worry Alexa, she knows very well what she is doing... And I would really appreciate it if you don't interfere in these matters... Son, it's almost time. So I will see you soon..."

"Mom, I will drop you off at the airport. Alexa also needs to get dropped at the club, so..."

"No need, Nyra and Isa will come to see me off. And you don't like workers getting in your limo right..."

Mr. Knight was irritated that she rejected him and selected me over him. He rubbed his temples.

"No problem mom, if you insist, she can come too. But I'm going to drop you off, that is for sure..."

Then Helen nodded. I was in casual wear so she instructed me to get changed. I wore a tank top, pants and a shrug over to resist the climate. It was my own design, a classy one...one my favourites too. I prepared Nyra in 10 mins. I kept my hair in a pony and put on lipstick, my favourite Ruby red from mac. Then I was all ready to go. I know this is a just to-and-fro ride but it is my first time going out after reaching London.

When I went downstairs, they were waiting for me and Nyra. I saw Mr. Hitler's frown but as soon as he saw me, it turned into surprise. Alexa was also surprised and irritated. Few minutes ago she judged my style and class. Nobody has the right to degrade others based on their clothing. She might be a supermodel, but she can't do that to anybody.

Helen was so happy that she hugged me tight. "You look so beautiful Isa... Let's go now..."

She led me and Nyra to the limousine. Mr. Knight and Alexa trailed behind.