Chapter 20

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Elena's POV Its already my fourth day with the Williams'. Their house is very large like the Knight's but I personally prefer the Knight mansion. It feels more homely there. Albert has already warmed up to me by the second day and we are having a really good time here. Jo took us to their farms, hotels and malls. We even had a shopping spree and she bought a lot of dresses for Iva and even some for me. I tried a lot to convince her otherwise, but she played the emotional card that she had always wanted a daughter and now that Ana is no more, I'm the only girl she is close to. So, I agreed to whatever she had demanded. We also had a cookoff and I learned a few dishes from Jo. Believe me, she is a great cook. Today we decided against going out as Iva was a bit cranky since morning. So, Jo showed me the wedding album and childhood pictures of Kevin and Ana as she had promised me on the first day. They are so beautiful and even I got to see a 3 year old Adrian and Chase. Both of them were so cute (No wonder their niece is the epitome of cuteness!!!!!) After that we spent our time in the garden. We even did a little gardening. Its Jo's favorite hobby and she has a beautiful garden. I also realized that my little girl has a liking to nature as she was making these happy noises when she saw the plants and butterflies. Looks like my baby got it from her grandma. Its past 11at night. Iva has already slept and I just got back to my room which is two doors from her nursery. I took a shower and laid down on my bed listening to my playlist and drifted off to sleep. I woke up hearing a loud horn of a car followed by the screeching sound of the tires. I checked my phone and its 3 in the morning. I looked down through my window and saw that a deep blue lamborghini has been parked in the front (It seems like Jo's prodigal son is back) I was starting to go back to bed when I heard Iva's cries through the baby monitor. (Great, he just woke up my baby...Why can't men do things in silence. Chase is the exact same and he gets scolded for that by Mila almost everyday) I went to the nursery and picked up my wailing baby and tried to calm her down by singing "Lavender's Blue". I think its her favorite song as she always stops fussing whenever she hears it. Finally she dozed off after a few minutes. I laid her back in her crib and got out of the nursery only to find the hallway completely dark......I'm quite scared of darkness and I don't even have my phone with me. I was trying to get to my door when someone pushed me onto the wall. He was a man and a very tall one too. I tried to scream but before I could even move, he covered my mouth and nose with his hands. A strong stench of alcohol is coming from him. Is he going to kill me ??? I was really scared and tears were streaming down my eyes. I tried to push him off of me, but he locked both my hands above my head and said, I going to remove my hands now, but don't you dare scream or you won't like the consequences. I nodded as it was getting hard for me to breathe. He removed his hands and I gasped for air. Suddenly he lifted up my face and studied me for a second. I can't see his face due to the darkness, but his silhouette is scary enough. He is almost as tall as Adrian and is really big like those who hulks back at home. So you are the infamous nanny of Kevin's baby. I expected someone more tall and curvy, but for now you are enough. How about we don't waste our time and move to my room. I can assure you that it'll be the best s*x you've ever had and I'll pay you enough in the morning, saying this he tried to drag me to his room. I immediately slapped him hard and before he could react I pushed him off me and ran in the direction of my room. By God's grace I found my door on time. I got in fast and locked the door behind me. I slid down on the floor and cried my heart out. I have never been so scared in my life before. What does he think of me, that I'll just jump into his bed like that !!!!!! Oh God, Aves was right. He is a manw***e. Dear Jesus please save me from this monster.... I can hear someone knocking continuously on the door (Who is it so early in the morning!!!) I rubbed my eyes and tried to stretch my legs. But a sharp pain shot up through my legs. Oh no, I think I slept on the floor. My legs are almost numb and I stood up with much difficulty. I checked my phone to see that its 10 in the morning (Oh good gracious, I overslept) I heard Jo calling my name and knocking the door constantly (Shoot, my baby. She must be starving) I rushed to the door and opened it to find a worried Jo with a wailing Iva. I immediately took her into my arms and cooed at her, 'Shhh....I'm so sorry my baby. I overslept. Are you hungry ??? I'll feed you now okay....Please don't cry. I'm here now, sweetie'. Thankfully she stopped crying after a few minutes. El, don't worry, I have already fed her. But why are your eyes so red and puffy ??? Did you not sleep well last night ??? Jo asked studying my face. I told her about everything that had happened. I was so traumatized that I started crying. Hey...I'm so sorry darling. Its my spoilt son Kayden. Its the first time that he stepped his foot inside this house after Kevin's death and the very second he has started destroying our peace. You know, there is not a single night that I don't cry myself to sleep thinking about my boy. We tried a lot to change him. But he is hell bent on destroying his life. But don't worry he'll never force a girl. He must have been very drunk. I apologize for my son's behavior. If you are not comfortable here I'll you drop you both back at Mila's, she said devastated. 'No its okay Jo. You are right, he was really drunk. Also both you and Albert are here with me. I don't want to take away your time with Iva' I said smiling. Thank you so much darling. You are the sweetest girl I've ever met. Mila is lucky to have you there as her daughter. Anyways, freshen up. We can have breakfast now. My sister Jessica is on her way here. She wants to meet my two girls, saying this she tried to take Iva from me. But my baby being the little stubborn girl didn't let go of me. 'Guess we'll be taking the shower together, right my cutiepie. I think someone's a bit cranky in the morning. Don't worry I'll take her with me' I said laughing. Yeah, our baby likes her mama more than her grandma. I'm so sad sweetie, Jo said trying to act hurt. But Iva clutched onto my t-shirt harder (Oh god, my girl is going to give us all a hard time when she grows up) I got to the bathroom and started brushing my teeth, of course with my baby attached to my hip. I was washing my face when suddenly Jo's words came to my mind. She called me Iva's mama. I didn't mind it then. But now as I think about it, I am feeling something unexplainable. I don't know how to explain it, like a feeling of extreme satisfaction and content. Like you've got everything that you ever wanted. To be honest, I would like to be called mama by my baby. But I don't want to take away Ana's privilege. Well I think I'll leave it for my baby to decide. I caressed her face and head. You are the greatest blessing of my life, my baby......I love you so much. We were having our breakfast when Jessica came with her family. She looks like Jo's twin but she is younger to her by 3 years and she's a real talker. We talked a lot that my jaw has started aching. Her husband Gavin is a nice man. He and Albert are business partners. They have a son Justin who is my age and a daughter Sarah who is 5 years younger to me. Justin is a great guy and we became friends instantly. Sarah is not much friendly. I tried my best to loosen her up. But she just nods or gives a cold stare or just say one or two words. Nothing more...Nothing less. They left after dinner, but whole throughout the day I didn't even get a glance of Kayden. When I asked Jo about it, she said that he rarely comes out of his room whenever he's home and his food is usually taken to his room by the maids. That guy is really strange. Iva played a lot with Justin and got so tired that she fell asleep in my arms before dinner. We just had our dinner and now I am on the way to my room. I peeped through the door of the nursery and found my baby in a deep sleep. I was starting to open my door when I heard a whimper from the room next to mine. Out of curiosity I opened the door a little and peeped through it. It was really dark inside. But now I can hear the whimpering more clearly. It seems like someone is in pain. I tiptoed inside and using my phone's light I got near the bed to find a man lying on the bed, shirtless but still sweating profusely and whimpering (It must be Kayden. It looks like he is sick) I switched on the bedside lamp and found that 3 plates of food have been left untouched on the table (Oh good lord, this is not good) I touched his forehead and realized that was burning up. I tried calling him many times, but all I could hear were his whimpers (He must have been sick since morning and now that he didn't have any food or medicine, he is extremely weak) I rushed down to the kitchen and got a bowl of water and two clean towels. I went back to his room and laid a wet towel on his forehead. I kept changing it and after almost an hour his temperature got down a little. I got an ibuprofen from my room and made him to swallow it. While I was trying to hold his head up, I saw that he had a slightly deep cut on his shoulder with dried blood, a busted lip and bruised knuckles. Looks like he had been in a fight with someone. I got the firstaid box from my room and cleaned his wounds, bandaged his shouder and knuckles and applied a small bandaid on his lips. I pulled a chair beside his bed and sat down, changing the cloth every few minutes. I woke up hearing some shuffling near me. I opened my eyes to see a pair of amber eyes staring back at me. I screamed and tried to move back completely forgetting the fact that I was sprawled up on a chair. The chair lost its balance and was starting to fall backwards when the man with the amber eyes pulled it back. Who is he ??? I was in Kayden's room last night....But its much brighter in here. So how come.......Oh lord, I'm so dumb. Its Kayden. I have never seen him in daylight. He must have opened the curtains. I studied the man infront of me. He has got this cool "badboy look". His eyes are so unique that it feels like he's looking directly into our soul. He has medium long shiny coffee brown hair that reaches his shoulders (Awww....I'm in love with his hair) He is very handsome with long pointed nose, sharp jawline and short stubble. How come I didn't notice it before that he has tattoos. He has got some beautiful art on his chest and neck (I love tattoos, but its forbidden for me. Poor me....) Altogether he looks like the badboy Alphas from the werewolf novels..... I was brought out of my reverie by a flick on my nose. You know, its rude to stare. But like what you see ??? he asked smirking (Oh God, embarrassment. That too first thing in the morning. You are a fool Elena.You danced your way into the lion's den.You shouldn't have shown him any sympathy, my inner self mocked me) 'I'm sorry. But I was not staring' saying this I tried to run but before I could take even a single step, he caught my hand. This triggered the memories of the previous night. I remembered what had happened in the corridor and immediately the same fear filled up my mind. I fell on the floor and started crying and pleading him to let go. He suddenly let go of my hands and me being the dumb girl that I am, sat there and started bawling my eyes out (How come there is no reaction from him) I looked up, wiping my tears to see a petrified Kayden staring at me (Uh-oh, he doesn't look good. His face is white like a paper) Before I could ask anything he fainted and fell on his bed. I can't believe myself !!!!!! I'm a nurse and I didn't even think about it. He didn't have any food yesterday, was having fever all night and on top of that I even made him to take the medicine on empty stomach. The first thing that I should've done today morning was to give him something to eat....Oh no I'm so stupid!!!! I checked my phone and its only 7 in the morning. Iva usually wakes up around 9. So, I've got 2 hours to prepare something for him. I made him lie in a comfortable position and ran to my room. I did my things and went to the kitchen to make something. A maid was already present there in the kitchen. I asked her about Kayden's preferences and she said that he loves chicken noodle soup (Its Emma's favourite too. So, I had mastered cooking it in the first 2 months of my life in the US. She used to stay in my apartment whenever she fought with Sam which was like once every week. Oh god, I miss them all) I prepared it by myself inspite of the constant pressure from the maid. I don't like making people do things that I'm perfectly capable of doing by myself. I hate the idea of having servants. I got to his room with soup, medicine and a firstaid box. He was still passed out on the bed. I sprinkled a little water on his face. Thankfully he woke up and I asked him to sit up. He observed the things in my hand and gave me an "are-you-crazy" look (I guess I'm a little bit crazy. It was just few minutes back that I bawled my eyes out in front of him and now I have brought him food and medicines) 'I know what you are thinking right now. But don't worry, I'm not crazy. I just had a flashback of the other night, when you caught my hand. It kind of triggered a mental breakdown. I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable' I said looking down. He moved a little towards the middle of the bed and said, Can you please sit down. Its kind of difficult for me to look up as my neck is hurting like hell. The previous night I tried to prove to my friends that I'm man enough and I fought with a guy. I did won. But now I'm feeling like I was hit by a train which I think was a far better thing than what I did. F***k, I'm complaining to you like a 5 year old boy. I laughed at his embarrassed face and sat down on the bed near him. 'You shouldn't be embarrassed. You did what you felt was right then. But look at the bright side. Those guys will think twice before messing with you again. Now about the pain, it will go away in a day or two if you take these medicines. So don't worry about it. Also I'm a nurse and if you want I can be your friend too. So, I don't have any problem in listening to you' I said smiling. Whoa you are a really nice girl. I apologize for my behaviour the other night. I was so drunk and I don't really remember what I had said or done. It was my mom who told me about it. I'm really sorry and please don't be scared of me. And yes, I want you to be my friend. So, please forget about that night and lets start over. I'm Kayden Williams, the younger son of Albert and Joanna, he said forwarding his hand. 'I'm Elena Rose Jacob, a RN and now Iva's nanny. So, friends...'I said taking his hand. Yep, friends forever he said smiling. Well, thank you so much for taking care of me last night. I saw the bowl, the cloth and the medicines. No one has ever done something like this for me. People usually don't care if I'm sick or if I'm alive. I was always seen as a spoilt brat who doesn't deserve anyone's care and time. So thank you Elena, he said with a genuine smile (Poor guy, he's not that bad as I had thought. I think his badboy image was what made people judge him. But in real, he's just a little boy who was deprived of love and care) 'Hey, no formalities between friends Kay....Well I'll be calling you that from now on and you can call me El. That's what my friends call me' I said chuckling. I'm okay with Kay. But I don't like El. How about I call you Rose and babygirl. You are actually so small and cute like a little girl. Please say yes....he said giving me his puppy-dog eyes. 'Okay.....deal. But now you should have this soup and medicines. Then, I'll change your bandages. Also promise me that you won't fight again. Pinky promise' I said giving him my pinky finger (Outright childish right. Well, I just want this guy to loosen up) Okay, pinky promise, he said taking my pinky and laughing at our childish act. Since his right hand was bandaged, I had to feed him the soup. I also had to force him to take the medicines. Can you believe this!!!!! This big guy hates medicines and tried throwing a tantrum. But I am the best at convincing people. So in the end he gave up and had them. I also changed his bandages and left his room ordering him to take rest. Kayden slept soon after he took the medicine. When I came down to the kitchen, I saw Jo standing there looking worried. 'What is it Jo ???' I asked washing the bowl and spoon. Are you coming from Kayden's room??? she asked looking at the bowl. I nodded my head, closing the tap. Did he hurt you by any chance??? Did he shout at you ??? she asked looking scared. I kept the bowl back in the cupboard and closed it. Turning towards her, I said, Jo stop worrying okay......As you've said he was drunk that night and he apologized for his behaviour. Last night I found him sick in his room. So I gave him some medicines. Also he had a little fight with his friends and has a few bruises here and there. I've also treated them. Well, he is better since the morning and he is sleeping now. So just smile woman' I said laughing. Wow....that's a first. He never let anyone touch him, especially when he is sick. Also his room is a "no entry zone" for all of us. I don't know what has happened to him??? she said more like to herself. 'Oh by the way Jo, we are now friends' I said walking up the stairs. (Silence...) I looked back at Jo and saw that she was standing below the stairs, frozen to the ground with her mouth wide open (Seems like he doesn't make friends so fast....) Kayden had slept the whole day. I literally had to force-feed him the lunch. Its really funny to see a huge man like him throwing tantrums like a five year old. Its already the time for dinner. My baby was with her grandpa the whole day and I guess she had a little too much fun that she dozed off a few minutes back. After laying her down on her crib, I went to check on Kayden. Looks like he took a shower. He was sitting on the bed in grey sweatpants and white t-shirt trying to dry his hair with his towel but failing miserably because his hands are not healed yet. 'Kay, did you remove the bandages by yorself ??? You should've called me' I said walking towards his bed. Rose, I saw that you were busy with Iva. So, I didn't want to disturb you...he said smiling. 'Kay, its not at all a disturbance. Anyways I'm going to bandage it back again. But give me the towel mister. Just try to understand that you are not a superman. How can you dry off your hair with your bruised hands??? It'll only worsen the wounds. Pfft....You guys and your ego' saying this I snatched the towel from his hands and started drying off his hair. He started laughing saying one doesn't need to be a superman to dry his hair. 'Yeah, whatever' (Oh lord his hair is so soft. I wish I had his hair. I think I'm obsessed with his hair) I blowdried his hair and bandaged his wounds. 'So, we are done with this. Now lets go downstairs. Its already the time for dinner' I said wrapping up the bandages. Umm....I don't usually have dinner with mom and dad. I take my food in my room, he said looking disturbed (I think they have some kind of an issue going on between them. But I am going to end it today. Jo has lost one of her sons. I won't let her lose the other one too) 'Okay, tell me Kay....Who am I to you ???' I asked crossing my arms. You are my friend babygirl.'You agree to that right ???' I asked again. Yes of course. I don't want to lose a cute friend like you, he said smiling. 'Friends listen to each other Kay. Now stop with the flattery and come down with me mister' saying this I took his hand and dragged him down to the dining room. Jo and Albert were shocked to see him there. It took a few minutes for them to come out of their reverie. After that things got pretty interesting with me asking Kayden about his schooling, hobbies and other interests and Jo asking me about my family and culture and Albert sharing the memories of his trip to India when he was in his college. The four of us had a great time talking and Kayden seemed to be warming up to his parents. After dinner Jo took me to the kitchen and thanked me a lot for everything that I did for Kayden. She was so happy that he had dinner with them and even tried to talk to them. She hugged me and cried a lot. I promised her that I'll change him before I return to the Knight's. Well the one thing that I've realized is that no one is born bad and its just circumstances that make people good or bad. Every bad person has a heart that yearns for love and attention. I'm sure a little love and care can completely transform a person. From the little I got to know about Kayden, he used to be a troublemaker when he was small and Kevin on the other hand was an obedient boy. So, naturally people preferred Kevin over him and everyone ignored him which made him to rebel against his own parents. This badboy persona is only a facade to hide his pain. I have decided that I'll do my best to bring out the real Kayden. Wait and watch Kay, for I'm going to make you a good man whether you like it or not. Hi Readers, Sorry for the late update. I had my exams going on. I have done a little editing in the first few chapters. Make sure to read that. Thank you so much for your support. Please add Elena's story to your library. Thank You.
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