“Adrian I hope that you like earl grey?” He smiles as he reaches out for the cup.
“It’s my favourite.” Adrian takes a small sip of the hot tea and he slightly wrinkles his nose at the taste. Maggie notices his reaction and she quickly asks him what is wrong.
“How is your tea?” He smiles at her as he places the cup down onto the table.
“It’s fine, Alanna and I have dinner plans so we must say goodbye for now.” Adrian quickly rises from the sofa and I follow his actions. Maggie and Emma escort us over to the door and Maggie reaches in for hug. I gently grip onto her and then Emma quickly hugs me, too. Adrian smiles and he reaches out for a handshake.
“Adrian, I cannot thank you enough for my tuition.” He briefly smiles at Emma and he says.
“No problem and if you need anything else, please don’t be afraid to ask. I am only a phone call away and that applies to you as well Maggie.” I glance back at them as we leave the apartment. I watch their smiles and the happiness that is in their eyes. I feel delighted and pleased that everything went so smoothly.
Adrian ushers me downstairs and again into the black luxury car that is waiting for us. I slip into the seat and I glance out the window. I turn to Adrian and I catch him staring at me.
“Baby, thanks for being with me today, I could not have gotten through it without you.” Adrian reaches over and kisses me. I pull back from him as the car speeds off.
“Adrian I feel that you need to help Maggie. It is obvious that she has little money and her house is terrible. This is an awful neighbourhood and she doesn’t deserve to stay in a place like this.” Adrian listens carefully to my words and I see him wrinkle his forehead as begins to talk.
“Baby, what can I do to help?”
“I don’t know but you have to do something, it’s not fair on Maggie and your sister deserves better.” Adrian nods in agreement and I smile at him. He quickly takes out his phone and he begins to dial a number. He loosens his top button as he holds his phone to his ear. I stare at him and I feel as if my eyes are going to fall out of their sockets. He is too perfect and I still cannot get over his beauty.
“Hello Samantha,” Adrian says firmly into his phone. I stare at him and I cannot help but wonder who Samantha is?
“I need you to look at property for me in New York.” I smile at his words and I know that what his intentions are.
“I need something in Soho with at least three bedrooms. Can you look into this for me?” Adrian smiles and then he hangs up the phone. He turns to me.
“How do you think Maggie would feel about a new house?” I take his strong hand in mine and I gently lean over to him. He lightly holds my chin as he leans in and kisses me. I break free from him.
“I think that she would love it.
Fourteen
The next morning I wake early and I quickly shower, and I get ready for the day ahead at the community centre. I dress casually in dark blue skinny jeans and a pink sweater. I loosely tie my hair back into a high ponytail and I grab my bag and head out the door. I march down the hallway and out into the cold street of New York. The driver from last night instantly greets me and I gently roll my eyes at the sight of him. I walk over and he takes my bag. I glance at him in confusion and I quickly take my bag back from him.
“Miss, is there something wrong?” He asks in a confused voice.
“Yes, what are you doing here?” I say rather firmly. The driver looks uncomfortable as he awkwardly stands in front of me.
“Mr Black has ordered that I drive you to the community centre today. Did he not mention it to you?” I shake my head at him and I quickly take out my phone. I dial Adrian’s number and he quickly answers.
“Hello baby,” he says smoothly.
“Adrian, why do I have a driver? I could easily take a cab?” I say firmly. Adrian gently laughs at my words.
“Baby calm down,” he says sarcastically. I am beginning to lose my patience with him and I question him more.
“Adrian there is no need for all this; I am going to the community centre it’s like a ten minute drive.”
“Yeah, well, ten minutes is too long for me to think of you alone in a cab, with a bloke.” I bite my lip at his words and even though they are somewhat sweet, I still feel annoyed with him.
“Come one you actually expect me to believe that’s the reason?”
“What other reason is there?” He asks firmly. I exhale and I give in to his demands.
“I am late so I am going to get in the car but Adrian I don’t want this to happen again. I hate it when you try to control things and I have been enjoying this mellow side to you lately so please don’t go back to your old ways.” Adrian again lets out a gentle laugh.