Anna.

CHAPTER 7

it had been easy when she hatched the plan in her mind but execution seemed to be a Herculean task. Anna had woken up early that part was easy because true to his words she had actually slept like a baby and back in her country there was a specific time everybody needed to awake or else the retribution would be grave. she would have to concentrate on here and now peering closely to the instruction on how to prepare a simple breakfast written in a tabloid she had picked in the kitchen. Following the instructions carefully and hoping it will turn out right she prepared a breakfast of scrambled eggs and juice for Venice. worry lines appeared behind her mouth as another disturbing thoughts occurred to her what if he did not like the meal or he didn't cherish that she was in his kitchen touching his stuff. s**t she hasn't thought of that before doing this. Christ knew she merely wants to make it up to him for disrupting his sleep with her nightmares. she will also make a cup of coffee men appreciated coffee her mama had told her and could only hope he would like it then she would go ahead to persuade him that she needs to find her own feet now and he had done so much for speaking of feets hers still felt tingly from the massage yesterday. It was wrong how she was staying here and sponging off him and where was her mama could she find her without anyone 's help? She would find a way when there is a way there is a will moreover what if he was married she certainly didn't want any trouble for anyone on her account coupled with the fact that he was irritated by her presence in his life that was enough reason to try and find her own way. Yes breakfast is ready coffee is brewing should she bring it to him or wait for him to come into the kitchen probably wait for the coffee to be ready before deciding. she whirled around to find herself faced with a furry creature she hadn't been that scared till it started barking repeatedly and advancing towards her. she took one step back slowly not wanting to develop into a full run this will be a big problem and mess with all her breakfast plans.

Jasper excited to see the guest mistook her rigid stance for a call to play with her flat out ran into her direction with full force of one who had found a new playmate. Anna terrified didn't know when she sreamed and ran for her dear life she didn't make it far because she stumbled directly Into Venice.

What is the matter with you? why are you always running?

she pointed a shaky finger to Jasper who had calmed down on seeing Venice.

it's just a dog it doesn't bite dummy he said flicking a finger on her forehead.

I know it's a dog but it was barking at me and am not dumb.

I said dummy and haven't you heard that barking dogs don't bite.

Dummy, dumb are all the same thing and I will appreciate if you will refrain from calling me that she concluded.

Whatever he said secretly pleased that she wasn't a whimp as weak as she looked he wasn't used to women talking back at him.

As I was saying I was momentarily scared for my life he was barking and coming towards me wait it's a he right?

Yes it's a he

Hmm such a troublesome creature

Troublesome? it was the first time that phrase was used on Jasper. Jasper is anything but troublesome in fact he is a sweetheart. He was welcoming you and I will appreciate it if you refrain from calling him troublesome.

Oh right am sorry.

Venice looked her over from head to tail happy that he had used her words against her and happy that she looked better this morning than the previous night. Hell he didn't want to remember what she had to through yesterday night.

I made coffee for you she bluted out thinking of how to say it there she had said it and hoped for the best.

You did what? have you gone nuts he could presently perceive the delicious scents of both coffee and toast placed on a cute china he had never used before. if you were hungry he continued vehemently you could have waited for me to wake up and I would have prepared something for you and not do it yourself. you are barely strong enough to stand on your feet none the less cook who knew when you woke up to execute this pestiferious act. Pestiferious? wasn't he going a little over board he asked himself no he had to drum into her ears that he was responsible for her and wouldn't let anyone or anything hurt her again not even herself.

She told herself not to be hurt by his words willed herself not to feel anything but her heart felt different. No I wasn't hungry I made them for you just-just a little way to appreciate for previous night.

You shouldn't have go on back in and get more sleep.

At least have the coffee she persisted unwilling to let her efforts go to waste. please.

He only had to look at her eyes and hell he would give her the moon if she asked him. He took a sip it scalded his throat and warmed his heart thanks it's perfect but you shouldn't have bothered.

it wasn't any trouble at all am glad you like it.

I didn't know you knew how to make coffee.

oh I followed the instruction now I can make one off head she declared judiciously.

Don't overdo it he warned.

no I won't I promise.

will you be fine on your own for a few minutes? I have to step out and get some outfits and stuff. What? he asked on her expression. you can't continue to be in mine no matter how cute you look in them he muttered silently to himself.

His kindness was staggering and unbelievable he was giving her a life Venice I can't stay here she finally said.

I hate to sound like a broken record but you don't have a place to go and this is the last time I would say something on this issue read my lips you are staying at least till you find your mom and feet then you can leave.

I will earn my keep and do whatever you ask me to.

it won't matter one way or another he said rinsing out the cups and you do whatever I ask you to I seriously doubt that he made for the door suddenly uncomfortable with her stare.

Venice she called softly.

What now he replied curtly.

Thank you.