His to protect

The Rules

AURORA’S POV

For the first time in decades, I had done everything possible to go to sleep but it was clear that I wasn’t the target for sleep tonight.

I had done my night care routine, I had cleared my Shein cart, I had posted some pictures from the brunch I had with Celine the day before and I even decided to read a freaking book about how to make money..and still I wasn’t sleepy and I sure as hell knew it was the fault of an annoying stunning man.

THE NEXT MORNING..

While still enjoying my sleep after tossing and turning till 3 am I heard a knock on my door. I decided to ignore it and the staff knows very well not to bother me again but this insane human being kept on banging on my door.

“ Go away..I’m trying to get some sleep hereee” I yell

It was as though I had spoken into thin air because as soon as I finished my statement the was a knock again.

“You know what, you’re fired” I yell from my bed.

“ Now listen to me miss, you have approximately 3 minutes to get down to the dining area there are some things I need to discuss with you. If you’re not there in the next 2 minutes 42 seconds I’m going to break this door and drag you down the stairs with me” The cold voice from across the room and I need no magician to tell me who it is. I should have known it was none other than my very own Grinch who is trying to steal not only my Christmas but also my light and happiness but I’m not going to let that happen.

I drag my lazy ass off the bed and get downstairs because I had a feeling he could do whatever it was he said and there is nothing capable of stopping him and even I know this. He’d be celebrated and hailed for taming the wild first daughter who listens to no one.

“You know normal people go away after knocking for 3 times with no response” I say eyeing him while walking to the coffee maker.”

“Well, I never said I was normal” he retorts coldly.

“Wow, I wouldn’t have ever figured that out. Now cut to the chase and tell me why you kept on banging on my door “

“It's quite simple actually. We need to set some rules if we want this to work. So for..”

“You’ve got to be kidding me right.? Where is the hidden camera because you totally got me there. I almost thought you were serious “ I reply while laughing as he sits there and stares blankly at me

“When you’re done with your jokes we proceed to business” he says flatly.”

“Hold on are you being deadass right for crying out loud I am 23 not a toddler I do not need rules and that final”

“Now you listen to me princess, I’m going to say this once; you are my assignment, my property, and mine to handle and care for. I do not care if you’re my grandma’s age but once I’m to guard you, you will follow my lead and my rules do I make myself clear..?” I stand there dumbfounded by this man

“In the absence of any complains I believe we are on the same page so

rule 1 you cannot leave the estate without me. It doesn’t matter if you’re going on a run or to grab coffee or whatever you have it.

Rule 2 no solo drives. If you need to go somewhere alert me and if I’m not around alert the driver.

Rule 3: You are to share your location with me at every given time I don’t give a damn if you’re in Banjul you share your location with me and also no posting of current locations that can be done after you’ve arrived home

And lastly, we are to be back by 11pm max, non-negotiable”

“Wait, what??! Am I in a boarding school or training camp for God's sake? I will not let my life be controlled by someone like you and none of those are going to happen on my watch and I promise you this Damien, I am going to get you to leave this Job one way or another it is only a matter of time before your bags are all packed and you are booted to the curb. Mark your calendar baby boy your stay is about to be one of the shortest in this estate. And oh before I forget I am no one’s property and you are no exception to that rule.” I say while turning around to leave

“ Whatever makes you sleep at night but I’m going to tell you one thing, you’d have to do more than threaten me princess and if you must know I do love a little challenge” he says with his face now so close to mine

“ I meant every word watch you back baby boy” I retort staring him dead in the eye and giving him a smirk before leaving.

So first he disrupts my beauty sleep for an uncalled and senseless ‘rules’ meeting only to end up addressing me like I am a toddler and a stubborn one at that and last I forget I am an adult woman who can do whatever I please and no one and I mean absolutely no one can tell me what to do and what not to do.

This is quite simple if he wants a handful he is going to get a handful. Since Daddy has refused to fire him I would make it my life goal to push him into quitting this job himself. I know it’s only a matter of time and I’ve got the perfect thing to kick off my plan.