Not Your Typical Billionaire

Stalker Much

I had to borrow a car for me to get to the market, I didn’t want anyone waiting for me, and so I asked to drive it if I’m careful. My bath was so relaxing last night I didn’t even care the Jacob crashed on my couch early this morning. I made sure to make a lot of noise when making my tea this morning. I grabbed a few things just to make for Madison’s sushi; I headed over to the Asian side of the market grabbing everything I need. Samuel will probably want the same as his sister since he doesn’t like fish. My phone rang as I reached the fish part of the market; I pulled it out of my purse to see it is my sister.

“Hi El, what’s going?” I asked

“Since when were you going to call me back?” She yelled into the phone, oh right she called me the day before yesterday and I promised to call her after the party. I forgot but she knows I have a terrible memory; I chuckled taking a number to order the fish.

“El, you of all people should know I have a terrible memory I left you home alone enough times for you to just call me when you don’t hear me moving.” I said I smiled as the guy asked me what I wanted to order. I pointed to the three different fish I wanted to get.

“True, I don’t understand how you’re a chef without a recipe book and you forget that you’re supposed to watch your 5 year old sister.” She said.

“That was one time and you slept the whole time I was gone.” I said as the man handed me the packages fish. I put the fish in my basket walking away to grab a few more things. “Besides it comes naturally to me when I’m cooking and baking.” I said, I noticed someone was following me as I walked up and down aisle. I’ve notice the same presence behind me for a minute now.

“Hey are listening to me?” She asked I pulled my away from my ear and click video chat. Her face green popped up on the screen. “Why?! I’m doing a face mask that makes me look sick.” She said

“Is someone following me?” I asked softly trying to see if her reaction as I turned the corner to the dairy area.

 “Yea, tall about 6’0 ft. ash brown hair, deep green eyes” I turn around to see the guy from the party yesterday. What was his name? Wait forget his name is this guy stalking me now? He was trying to make himself look busy. He picked up a carton of eggs looking at it as to inspect it, if he honestly believes I’m that stupid we're going to fight. He’s wearing a dark gray suit with a red tie; his hair was slicked back out of his face.

“Stay on the line sis.” I said putting my phone down.

“Do you know him?” she asked as I walked up to him holding my phone up to my chest.

“Can I help you?” I asked he turned to me with a shocked look on his face before smiling.

“Hey, I didn’t expect to run into you here. How are you?” He asked

“He’s lying sis don’t believe him.” El yelled into the phone, he looked at my phone before chuckling softly.

“Are you following me, you f*****g stalker?” I asked

“No I need these eggs; doctor recommended them the more free-range the better.” He said holding them up. I chuckled; he smiled softly at me before sitting down the eggs. “So you’re date…? How did that go?” he asked.

“You were following me to see how my date went last night?” I asked he nods his head before shaking it slightly almost like he was trying to shaking himself out of an illusion.

“No I just so happen to be here… and I… yes… was wondering how your date went.” He said sounding a little ashamed of himself. “So will you want to grab a coffee and talk about your date?” He asked El starting laughing my guess at the fact that he wants to talk about my date. He looked away before nodding his head. “That was a weird request.” He said

“Yes it was but I’m a live-in chef so I only have 9 hours to myself and 7-8 of those hours are sleeping.

“Yeah, go away creep.” El said pulling my phone away from my chest; I looked at the black screen rolling my eyes. She must have put something on the camera so she can take off her mask, my little sister is so vain, I see her being one of those witches that use magic for her looks.

“Elena stop, I’ll call you back as soon as I leave here.” I said as she quickly hung up the phone. I sighed looking up at him. “What is your name again?” I asked

“My name is Ezra, we just met last night.” He said

“Look, if you’re going to be stalking me just know I have a terrible memory. So we might be doing this whole thing again.” I said he chuckled before nodding his head again.

“So you’re not going to stop calling me a stalker are you?” he asked

“Not until I can think of something else.” I said he smiled at me the same way Daniel smiles at Alice when she says something cute. “Why are you looking at me like that?” I asked

“No reason, so you’re making an Asian dish for your bosses for lunch?” He asked looking down at my basket. I looked down at my basket before nodding my head. “That sounds delicious. Maybe one day you could cook for me.” He mumbled

“Well it’s more of for dinner but yes.” I said ignoring his last comment, “I should probably go so I can get back to work.” I said taking a step back, “You know because I am a chef.” I said

“No right, I get it.” He said looking away from me, “Can I maybe call you? Or text? Whichever is easier for you.” He said he really thinks I’m stupid enough to give him my number? I don’t know him! He could really be my stalker I mean s**t; I’ll end up chopped up inside his basement.

“You said your name is Ezra?” I asked

“Yes, Ezra Valentine.” He said

“Well Mr. Valentine, if you’re really as rich as you say, you’ll find me.” I said before walking away.

“Challenge accepted Miss. Chef Aundreya.” He said I turned to face him with a smile on my face as I continue to walk away. I turned back around and walked up to the register to pay for everything. One of the perks to doing your own shopping, they give you a credit card for everything I need to buy. I finished up paying for everything before heading to the car; I loaded up the car as I checked to make sure I had everything. I decided to call my sister back so she knows what happen. I drove home telling her everything that happened after I hung up from her.

She is convinced that he is my secret admirer but he didn’t seem to know who I was until after the party. I dismissed her theory as I pulled up to the Wilson’s mansion; I unloaded the car taking everything to the kitchen. I put everything away while still talking to my sister, she was telling me about school and how she can’t wait to be done with it. I love my sister but she’s also incredibly spoiled but that my have also been my fault. In my 25 years of being alive I realized our family doesn’t care about us; what do I mean by that? Well our parents kicked us out when I turned 16 and she turned 11.

 I’m currently putting her through college and that is how the Wilson’s know her. She is friends with Michael. They went to high school together, and they now are really close friends. They’re about 1 more fun night away from dating; I would be okay with it. I know Michael is a sweetheart and the way he talks to me and my sister, I would welcome him into this family happily. I suspect the Alice knows this too that’s why she so okay with my slacking off on the job even though I refuse to.

“Sis, guess what?” She asked as I sat in my chair in the kitchen.

“What? You almost done with using all of my money?” I joked as she sighed into the phone.

“Never I’m your baby sister. But I’m coming to stay with you for the weekend.” She said I rolled my eyes; I bit my lip to hold back from laughing at her. “Because I finished my midterm early and I want to visit my sister and friend.” She said mumbled into the phone.

“How did you finish your midterm early?” I asked

“It was 200 page paper and I finished it in 1 week rather then 3 weeks.” She said did she turn in a garbage paper? Just so she can hang with her boyfriend and me? “I know what you’re thinking and no I actually worked on my paper. It was a topic I really cared about, so I worked hard on it.” She said

“What was the topic?” I asked she sighed into the phone before what I could guess she rolled her eyes.

“Now before you ask me about it my therapist is proud of me for talking about it. I gave her a copy before I turned it in." She said I sat up in my chair placing my face in my hand. “It was about child abuse and how our parents threw us out on the street.” She added

“Well I’m proud of you but you know how I feel about you talking about that.” I said don’t get me wrong I’m so very proud of her for using her voice, she want to be a lawyer for children in abusive situations. I just don’t know if that’s the best idea she’s so emotional when it comes to this. I 100% am the same but when it comes to my sister I hide it just so I can be there for her. “How is therapy coming?” I asked

“I…I cried in therapy this last time, we talked about what dad”—

“That man is not your father! NO father would do that to his child.” I yelled into the phone cutting her off. I could feel the anger boil my blood, the fell silent between us. I hope I haven’t upset her. “I’m sorry for yelling, I so proud of you for working through this.” I said

“Do you want to come to a session with me? Dr. Maple would like to talk to you too.” She said

“Do you want me to come to a session, I respect your privacy and which ever you what I’ll do.” I said she chuckled into the phone.

“Are you… crying right now?” She said I removed my hand from me face to see it was moist with smudged black on it. Damn it my mascara is running.

“…No… you know I try not to cook while crying.” I lied I don’t need her worried about me, she needs to focus on her and her school work. In when she was in high school I worked long hours so I could pay rent and feed and cloth her. I worked to give her money for trips with her friends and anything she needed to be normal. I didn’t need people questioning why our parents weren’t around and taking her away from me. I love my little sister and I worked so hard so she could live normally not bouncing from foster home to foster home.

“You’re lying; you never work when talking about school and therapy with me.” She said

“You never have to worry about me.” I said standing up from the seat, I walked over to the sink to wipe my face of the mascara and tear streaks.

“I do want you to come to therapy with me one day next week. I think I’ll be good for both of us.” She said

“Whatever you want El, text me the time and the day and I’ll get it off from work.” I said

“I have an appointment at 1:30 pm Monday it’s in between my classes so it’s an hour. She allows me to bring my lunch to eat while we talk. You can do the same.” She said

“I’ll bring something for both of us, that’s my lunch time anyways. I’ll ask Alice for an extended lunch break.” I said turning to see Michael at the kitchen window. He waved at me causing me to look at the time, its noon oh wow they’re home for lunch. “El, I have to go I’ll see you this weekend.” I said

“Okay, I love you please for once take care of yourself.” She said as I waved to Michael

“I love you too and focus on school not me.” I said she chuckled into the phone. “I’ll see you soon.” I said

“See you soon.” She said before hanging up the phone. I put my phone on the counter and smiled softly at it.

“Did she tell you about this weekend?” He asked I nodded my head. “I asked my mom and she said she could sleep with you. Mom said you have the night off this time we’ll been going out so you can spend time with her.” He said I looked up at him with a confused look on my face.

“Did you tell them?” I asked

“No, that’s not my story to tell.” He said holding up his hands in defeat, “they just really like you guys and want you to be happy.” He said

“Please… don’t tell them, I don’t need pity, that’s my past and I’m moving on with life.” I said

“I would never. I just know Ellie misses you and we want you to be happy. We care for both of you.” He said I smiled walking up to him; I pulled him into a hug burying my face in his chest.

“The hell is going on in here?” I pulled away to see Daniel with a purple gift box in his hands.

“Sorry Mr. Wilson, Michael was just being a gushy little softie.” I said

“What about?” Daniel asked walking up to us. I pulled away from Michael and fixed my sundress. “About your sister?” He asked

“Yeah, I just got off the phone with her.” I said

“How is she?” Daniel asked sitting the gift on the counter.

“Good, she wants me to have lunch with her one day. She finished her midterm early and you know crazy college life.” I said Daniel smiled nodding his head.

“She’s a good girl, we love her.” Daniel said

“Told you,” Michael said

“Well as long as you’re not sleeping with Michael we’re good.” Daniel said causing Michael to fake throw up.

“I agree with Michael he’s already dating my sister.” I said

“I am not dating her.” Michael said in a high pitch voice, he cleared his throat before looking trying to calm himself down. “I'm not dating her, we’re just friends.” He said in a fake deep voice.

“What’s wrong with my sister?” I asked with a serious face. “Is my sister not good enough for you?” I asked

“No! I love Ellie, she’s amazing and I don’t deserve her.” Michael said panicking, Daniel burst out laughing before patting his son on the back.

“Son, she’s joking we all know you care about Ellie, besides we hear you call out her name is your sleep.” He said Michael’s jaw dropped before her left the kitchen. I giggle before shaking my head, when they start dating I’m getting $1000 from Alice. We made a bet as to if they’ll start dating or not Alice feels that Michael only sees El as a sister. I don’t see that, so I made a bet with her. I smiled looking up at Daniel as he turned back to face me.

“How was the show?” I asked

“It was delightful Al really enjoyed herself.” He said smiling, my guess they probably had a little fun away from the kids. “Al also decided to get you an anniversary gift.” He said holding up the gift. I started working here in the spring its mid fall right now, what does he mean anniversary gift? “You really think I didn’t do a background check on you? I need to know everything about you for me to feel comfortable hiring you.” He said

“So you hired me out of pity?” I asked

“Never, I hired you because I love what you did for you and your sister. You’re parents are crazy and stupid. I hired you because when Ellie told us you were a great cook and baker. I looked you up and saw someone who worked hard to get where they are and to take care of their sister. I don’t know all of the details, just from what I could find and I don’t need all the info.” He said

“You looked me up? I…I didn’t want you to know.” I said

“Only I know I haven’t told Al all of it would upset her.” He said if she doesn’t know then this gift is really from him. I smiled nodding my head; he is just as sweet as Michael he just doesn’t like to show it. “Open it before Al changes her mind.” He said I giggled opening up the box. I gasp pulling out a purple dog collar. I looked at him in shock as Alice walked in with a white husky puppy. “She picked him out but the gift was my idea.” He mumbled as I walked over to Alice. I grabbed the dog carefully holding him in my arms. He looked up at me with his bright honey eyes.

“You got me a dog?” I asked

“No,” Alice said holding back a giggle I looked up at her and turned to Daniel. “I know a guy who has rescue wolf. She just so happened to be pregnant and gave birth a few weeks again. I went visited him while we were in town and saw this little guy and thought of you.” She said I turned back to her before looking down at him as he slept in my arms. “I wanted to wait till your birthday but Danny said today was good enough." She said

“I don’t know what to say.” I said

“How about tell us his name?” Alice asked I looked down at him smiling; I have just the name for him.

“His name Lysander; it means liberator.” I said looking up at Daniel and Alice. Daniel nods his head kissing Alice on her temple.

“That’s perfect.” He said

“Well we need to eat lunch and we brought food so just dinner today.” Alice said I nod my head and smiled softly looking down at Lysander as he yawned rubbing his paws over his face. They left me alone with my new baby boy. He must have been drugged for the ride home since he’s so chilled; puppies are never this laid back.

“Lysander you are going to be so spoiled.” I said walking over to my phone I grabbed it before taking a quick picture with him in my arm. I know this is a bad idea but I want to put his collar on him before taking another picture. I place him on the counter before reaching to grab his collar he laid down looking up at me as I put his collar on. I’ll have his name put on a dog tag so everyone knows who he is. I took his picture as he rolled onto his side licking his nose. I love him so much, I squealed before picking him up in my arms again.

I sent the pictures to El as I walked to my house. I have 6 hours before I need to get dinner together, I walked in to see all of the stuff I need to take care of him. My boss is so awesome, I lay on the couch with Lysander laying on my chest as I texted El about what they did. She’s so happy to for me she sent me the cutest video of her screaming at the top of her lungs. I rubbed his head chuckling at my sister’s silliness; I can’t wait for this medicine to wear off so I can see how he really is. I placed a kiss on his head before turning on the television; he looked at me as I watched the show Nailed It on Netflix. I love this show, Lysander let out a whimper causing me to jump.

He must be hungry or thirsty. I placed him on the couch to dig through the box looking for his food and water bowl. I found them before placing them on the kitchen floor. I filled up his water and dug out some raw steak to cut up for him. I went and carried him into the kitchen sitting him in front of his bowls. He started to drink his water leaving his food untouched. He’s really thirsty; I quickly filled up his water bowl with more water. I love you Lysander and I’m going to raise you with so much love.