Taking Responsibility.
1110 Words
Joy couldn't believe her eyes when she saw who was calling. She answered the call.
"Hey, where are you? I'm at the hospital, I didn't see you," said the caller. "Oh, I left earlier to visit a friend."
"Send me the GPS location."You don't have to worry, I'll take a cab."Stay where you are, send me the location now.
"She sent it to him immediately. It looks like James is getting agitated. "It looks like you have a possessive husband now. I'll be on my way. If you feel suffocated with your married life, you know I'm here for you. Don't keep it to yourself. Tell me about it.
"Janet hugged her friend and left. Not long after, James arrived in his Lamborghini and unlocked and opened the door for her.
"Hop in, or should I come and carry you?" Joy was jeered back with what James said. She hopped in and drove away at light speed. He noticed she's not used to cars that speed.
The silence in the car was so deafening that James had to break it. His anger had dissipated.
"The fact that you are in a contract marriage doesn't mean you are not dear to me. Please fill me in on every move you make. I need to know them. The resources at home are also meant for use; call the driver if you need to go out. Let's term ourselves friends with benefits."
Joy's ear kept tingling with those words, and they kept resonating in her mind. So I'm still special despite the situation. She promised to use the period wisely. Apart from getting his father back on his feet, she is going to add value to herself. By the time they got home, Joy had already met more workers.
In her subconscious mind, she was asking what was happening.
"They will be working here from today. Familiarize yourself with them, and you can demand their services anytime," James interrupted her thoughts.
Upon entering the house, the workers greeted Joy and James. After James went to his room, he instructed Joy to join him for dinner when she was ready. Once at the table, Joy expressed her disappointment at not being able to enjoy James' cooking again. However, James reassured her that they could cook for themselves once in a while.
Surprised, Joy asked James, "Are you psychic? You read my thoughts."
The workers around them reacted to the term young madam called young master but one of them was pleased to see James happy again.
"That's because I am attuned and quite sensitive, and you are as plain as day,"
James replied. Joy couldn't help but wonder how to hide her feelings from him.
"Don't hide from me, be plain as always. This is the first time I can understand and live with someone. I'm loving this already; thank you for staying," James said with gratitude.
Joy could not help but smile," You are welcome."
After finishing their meal, the workers packed the leftovers and their plates. He asked Joy to follow him to his study. She saw a beautiful workspace, adorned with Gothic-style wood paneling and ornate furnishings. James settled in his chair and asked her to sit down.
"I will be leaving earlier tomorrow, so if you need to go out, contact the driver."
"Okay, I will also resume work tomorrow." Having done some background checks on her he knew where she worked and how many work shifts she had taken in the past. He hoped she wouldn't stress herself too much again.
He took out the latest Samsung Galaxy phone and a Visa Infinite debit card from his locker and gave them to her. She was dazed for a moment before James explained that these were the fits of living together with him.
"These are too much for me to handle. How do I go about displaying these? I would be called a thief, and people would know I can afford what I'm holding"
"Don't worry, anytime such happens, call me to come and bear witness for you." Joy appreciated him and left for her room. James noted that Joy is a simple girl with an easy-going attitude.
Joy on getting to the room, switched the phone and transferred some important things from her phone to the new one. James had already saved his number on the phone, she installed a software application.
She logged on to her chat application and messaged her friend. Janet was surprised to see her friend chat on WeChat.
"Did you lend your husband's phone?"She teased her."Joy sent her rolling eyes emoji.
"No, he got me the latest Samsung Galaxy phone."
"Quite thoughtful of him, just enjoy yourself while it lasts, and who knows it can last longer than you thought.
"Joy sent an eye emoji, she is always pulling her legs. That thought never crossed Joy's mind. After she woke and got downstairs, the housekeeper told her that James had already left.
"Good morning, ma'am."Joy observed her for a moment. She is a middle-aged woman with fair skin and a beautiful smile.
"Good morning, young madam, let me introduce myself to you. Am in charge of all workers in this building. If you need anything you can tell me, I will do the needful. Joy nodded her head.
"Good morning, young madam, let me introduce myself to you. Am in charge of all workers in this building. If you need anything you can tell me, I will do the needful. Joy nodded her head.
"Is there anything, I can help with before leaving ma'am?"
"Oh no, there is nothing, madam, what would you like to take before leaving?"
"Can I get something light I would like to go with it. Pls can you contact the driver for me, I will be leaving soon?"
"Ok, madam."
She left for her room and returned in a stylish blue shirt, with black pants and a flat shoe. She loves to make her dressing simple and stylish. Though she is not a lavish spender, she loves to look good.
The housekeeper has already helped to pack her food stylishly in a paper pack. She picked her food, thanked her, and bid her farewell. She got in the car and gave the driver her destination GPS location. They arrived in less than thirty minutes.
She got out of the car at a distance from her place of work, she wanted to avoid unnecessary talk and suspicion. She arrived at her place of work, settled down, ate, and dressed up to take over when it was her turn. She is a server in the most prestigious restaurant in the city.
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