Mine To Claim

Chapter-7

Anna

I can't believe it's already two weeks in my new job and it's like the best thing that ever happened to me.

Liam is amazing and super adorable. We have fun all day, he is opening up more and he doesn't sit at the window waiting, which was a big relief for me. I still haven't talked to him about his parents because I think he needs more time, but I know I have to because unless he can speak about them he won't be able to heal the hurt.

I was never bored in this house. It was so luxurious and big, I still haven't explored half of it. Martha is the caretaker of the house and I help her whenever I get time. She is just like my aunt Mary, so warm and full of love. We do gardening together and she also taught me so many new dishes.

It's like I am living a dream, I am loved by everyone around me, I earn enough to pay my college fees for the next semester, and feel so relaxed all the time.

Also, Liam is a quick learner and that is a real help, otherwise the huge list Walton gave me would have become so hard to accomplish.

Yeah, I call him Walton now instead of Mr. Walton, he insisted that I use his first name, which sounded too personal, so I stuck with Walton. I know it sounds ridiculous and he also said that calling him by his name is no big deal, but he is oblivious to my little crush on him that was creating havoc in my brain, making it a big deal.

We have been talking on the phone every day since he left and initially I thought it would be formal, just a brief on Liam's day, but it wasn't and now we talk for almost an hour every day. It was like he has become my long-lost best friend who is now reconnected.

If someone had told me the same on my first day here I would have laughed my ass off, but now I think that Walton is really fun to be around. I know it's cliche, but he is like a coconut, hard from the outside and soft from the inside.

Anyway, my heart is already on the run because he will be coming tomorrow. I will finally see him after two weeks as he couldn't come last two weeks because of work. His work ethic is another thing I admire about him.

I am nervous and super excited about tomorrow.

Since it's evening and past my work time, I lay on the sofa relaxing. I have already put Liam to bed and all the other staff is gone. I couldn't study because my thoughts constantly went to Walton's visit tomorrow, so I decided to take a break and take advantage of the home theater in a house with my favorite ice cream and popcorn.

I was halfway through the first season of Friends when I heard some sound from the other side. I had switched off the lights to get the full theater feel and now, in retrospect, I think it was such a stupid thing to do. What if it was some thief? But shouldn't there be tight security outside?

Still, nothing is foolproof. What if they sneaked in from the window? What if he hurts Liam?

Shit s**t s**t, I can't let anyone even come close to Liam. I quietly slid over the ice cream tub on the table and picked up the vase and turned toward the gate. I just took a step when the lights were turned on and there stood Walton with an amused look.

He was wearing a blue suit and his hair was messed up. He looked a little tired but still managed to look so sexy as hell.

"Please don't kill me," he said, smiling. I took a deep breath and put the vase down.

Way to go, Anna. I don't understand how I always manage to embarrass myself in front of him.

"I thought it was a thief," I said, avoiding making any eye contact with him.

"You do know that we have a three-layered protection around this house, right" now he was fully laughing at me making my cheeks burn. He walked and sat on the couch.

"You were coming tomorrow?" I asked.

"Yeah, but then I decided to crash your party. What are you watching?" he asked casually, leaning as he got comfortable on the sofa.

"FRIENDS," I said, sitting beside him making sure that there is a decent gap between us. Still sharing a couch with him made me feel so self-conscious. Damn why I am behaving like a teenager.

"So, what's his story?" he said and that got my attention away from how good his arms looked stretched out.

"You have never seen FRIENDS?" I almost shouted.

"You won't hit me for that, will you?" he said with that sexy smirk of his.

"No, but you have to watch it. It's amazing." I said, trying to calm myself.

"Okay let's watch it," he said nonchalantly, he moved to get more comfortable on the couch and now he was nearer to me and I literally, had goosebumps.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah," he said, and I started the show and we settled into a peaceful silence. We watched the show and laughed like crazy. He looked very relaxed and it suited him.

I never thought I would be so comfortable around him. I almost forgot that he is my boss. I couldn't help but think that he is 'the David Walton', the handsome billionaire who gets whatever he wants by just clicking his finger and people wait to get a minute of his time. Why is he wasting his time watching sitcoms with me? Shouldn't he be out there with other rich people in those exclusive clubs with an actress or model in his arms?

I decided to focus on the show.

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Next morning

I tried to move but couldn't, there was a huge weight on my back. I tried to open my eyes. The light coming from the window hit my eyes. When my eyes finally adjusted to the light, I took around my surroundings and didn't want to believe what I saw.

I was entangled around David, his legs were wrapped around mine, and I was literally lying on his chest with his face so close to mine. I took my time and leisurely examined his handsome features. I could touch his muscles. My fingers lightly traced his face to his neck. He was like the Greek god or maybe the forbidden fruit. His lips were so kissable. I felt my whole body getting hotter.

The sounds from outside shook me to reality. I can't do this, he is my boss. I tried to move away to get out to avoid any embarrassing conversation with him but he pulled me even closer, still asleep.

It's already too hard, don't make it any harder.

After trying for five minutes and failing to move, I decided to wake him up.

"David," I said lightly. He opened his eyes and smiled, oh that beautiful smile. Damn, I am a goner.

"Good morning Anna, I love the way you say my name," he said, and at that, the gate opened and in the hurry of moving away I fell flat on the ground. I quickly stood up, ignoring the ache in my back.

Mark was at the gate looking surprised, my cheeks were red and I wanted the earth to open up and swallow me whole.

Mark looked at me, then at David, and said "Ms. Rose has arrived and is waiting for you."

David's face hardened, he got up and said," I will be there" and walked out. He didn't even look at me once.

That hurts.

Mark walked toward me with a sly smile and asked "What was happening here?"

"Nothing, I was walking out when I fell down," I said, rubbing my neck.

"Oh okay," I know he wasn't convinced, but thankfully he didn't ask any more questions.

I couldn't hold my curiosity any longer "Who is Ms. Rose"

"She is the childhood friend of Mr. Walton. Their families are friends and business partners."

"Oh, are they just friends, I mean .."

"I know everyone asks the same thing. They look so good together. They are both like one of those power couples," he smiled.

"Yeah," I said sweetly, but I felt like puking.

" I don't know for sure, but there are rumors that they will be announcing their engagement soon."