337 On The Right Track
Charlotte's POV
I found it hard to sleep since I felt excited about my own business, but I knew it was because of Jack. He will be coming tomorrow, and he will be staying here in the manor with . I don't have any idea what I am doing, but I am sure Cecily would help .
The sound of my alarm clock woke up, and I felt too tired to get up because of my lack of sleep, but I didn't want Jack to find sleeping when he arrived. I want to show him that I am ready to start with our business.
He promised to help with everything. I am excited about our partnership, but I don't want to see him flirting with Cecily, and I hope he will not fall for her. But it would be impossible; Cecily is beautiful and hot.
"Good morning!" Jack greeted with a beautiful smile, and I felt like a stone as I stared at him, looking so handso with his rugged jeans and plain white t-shirt.
"Can I get inside now, or do you still want to scrutinize ?" He asked, still smiling at , and I had to look away from him. I felt so embarrassed as I opened the door for him. I remained silent as he got inside.
"Are you okay?" Jack asked when I didn't say anything.
"Yes, everything is fine. I didn't sleep well last night, and I don't feel good." I replied, and he looked at with concern.
"Just show my room, and you can return to bed. I will wake you up when breakfast is ready. I will cook for us, and I brought so
ingredients." He answered.
"You don't need to do that, Jack. I am okay," I responded.
"I am cooking for both of us," he insisted, and I fell silent and led him to his room.
"Wow! I didn't expect you would give a fancy room." I declared after we got inside my assigned room.
"All the rooms in this house are spacious and elegant," I replied, and he bead at .
"Of course, this is one of the Divenson properties," I responded as I watched her draw the curtain of the glass window of my room to allow the sunlight to brighten up my new space.
I could see the Bermuda grass that needed mowing, and I had to contact so
of the household staff, including the gardeners. If she wants to make this place a sensation to our future guests, everything should be perfect.
I knew Cecily would handle the registrations and all the governnt docunts. I don't want a business without papers; paying penalties would be a pain, and I don't want to worry about those things.
"Thank you, princess. You should get back to your room and have a sleep. I will knock on your door when breakfast is ready." Jack said, and my face blushed. I knew how much I hated it every ti he called princess, but why couldn't I stop from having butterflies in my stomach?
"Can you make it good for three? I asked Cecily to co as early as possible." I replied, avoiding his gaze.
"Oh, she didn't tell , but it would be more aweso if she joined us for breakfast," Jack responded. My face fell, but I tried to give him one of my sweetest smiles.
"Thank you," I sheepishly answered, walked out of his room, went straight to my room, and collapsed into the bed, sighing.
After ten minutes, I gathered all my strength to get up from the soft bed and proceeded to the bathroom to take a shower. Jack was in my kitchen preparing breakfast, and it made feel excited.
I was listening to my playlist on my phone as I put on my dress, and I was singing along with the artist. I never felt this happy, but when I thought about what Cecily said, it made grimace.
I was on my way to help Jack when I t him in the hallway, looking so fresh and hot, even if he was cooking in the kitchen. I felt conscious when I found him checking out, and I wasn't wearing a mini dress without makeup since it was damn early.
"You are ready," Jack softly said as he ceased walking and stood before .
"Of course, I don't want you to remind I needed to wake up and get ready," I responded, and he chuckled.
"Breakfast is ready," He said as he stared at my face with great intensity, and made my knees feel weak.
"You don't need to do that, Jack. I can take care of myself." I responded since I felt too conscious.
"Well, that is part of our bargain. I stay here, and in return, I will cook for you and our guests. I need one or two assistants the mont we start accepting guests. But rest assured, I will be the one to cook for you unless there are so ergencies that I need to deal with," He answered.
I hated that I was so lost in his eyes that I didn't know how to respond to him, and I felt glad my phone chid, and I smiled when I saw Cecily's text.
"Cecily is here," I said as I started at my phone, for I was so afraid to find him still staring at , and I couldn't stop throwing myself at him.
"Oh, I will open the door for her; you should go straight to the dining hall," Jack responded, and my face turned sour as I continued walking without saying anything.
"Hey, good morning, handso!" Cecily greeted Jack with too much enthusiasm, and I knew she was doing all this to flirt with him, and I couldn't stop from feeling jealous.
"Good morning, Cecily!" He responded, and they walked towards the dining hall, chatting while I was walking lazily ahead of them. I don't want them to think I was trying to listen to their conversation.
Jack couldn't stop smiling, and when they reached the dining room, I was sitting on the dining chair, frowning.
"Hey, good morning!" Cecily greeted , and I tried my best to fake a smile as I raised my head and looked at them. And it pierced to my core that they looked so great together.
"Good morning, Cil; thank you so much for coming," I said, trying to sound enthusiastic.
"Of course, I felt so happy when I woke up this morning; I couldn't wait to join you. I have so many things on my mind that I wanted to talk with you two. And having the hot chef around inspired more to work harder." Cecily responded, and I had to bite my tongue to stop myself from screaming.
My face turned redder, and I couldn't believe I would be this jealous. And Jack was watching Cecily with a wide grin on his face, and I wanted to throw hot water on his face.
"I don't know what to say," Jack mumbled, looking at her.
"You don't need to say anything, Jack. I am just happy that you are here with us, and I can see you every day." She said with a wink, and I tried my best not to choke my newly found friend.
"I think we should eat now since there are so many things I need to discuss with you today; we need to double ti if we have our soft opening in less than a month," Jack replied as he handed my coffee.
"Thank you," I softly said.
"You are welco," He responded, and I blushed when I felt his hand brush my skin.
"I missed your cooking, Jack," Cecily declared, and I coughed. I couldn't believe she won't stop flirting with Jack.
"Oh, really? I am delighted that you enjoyed eating the food I prepared for you." The hot chef responded while I was trying to finish eating my food without choking.
"Of course, you are a great chef, Jack. You really exceeded my expectations, and I told you my mom loved your show, and every woman in our neighborhood adores you." Cecily responded as she looked at him, and Jack smiled at her, which brought pain to my heart. I could have said yes when Cecily asked
if I liked Jack.
I remained quiet as we continued eating breakfast. I helped Cecily clean the table while Jack opened his laptop and opened the file where he saved the list of things to be done and the nus he planned to present to us.
"Are you two ready? I want to discuss what we should do to complete the work faster." He said after we finished washing the dishes.
"Sure," we both answered. Cecily was smiling at Jack while I was avoiding his gaze.
I want him to look at with the kind of longing I had seen before, but I must be patient. I am not on the right track; business cos first, and when everything is in place, I will flirt with him if I have to, but for now, I need to control myself since I have to uphold my reputation.
It wasn't my forte to chase a man, but with Jack Morigan, I don't know if I could control myself; he was like a magnet that I couldn't stop myself from getting closer to him. I longed for his kisses and touch, and I hated that I needed to compete with Cecily.
I liked her a lot and considered her my bew best friend, and we should not fight each other because of a man. But I hate to admit that Jack is worth fighting for, and I am losing my mind.
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