Mine To Claim

Chapter 3

David

I look out of the window of my office and the scenery never stops to mesmerize me, this was the reason I chose this room of the house to be my office. The greenery and peace this place brings me which I never get in the hustle-bustle of the city.

I still wonder how this all happened so fast, 1 year back I was a careless spoilt rich guy enjoying every pleasure world has to offer from women to booze to club and parties. I had a lovely family, my parents were like the ideal couple like the ones that make you believe in love. My sister Emma and Monica and brother William, we are always there for each other but then one dreadful incident and my life took a u-turn.

I still remember that call, I was sitting in one of the most exclusive clubs in New York with whiskey in one hand and the other hand caressing the thighs of a beautiful brunette sitting on my laps.

I vividly remember my mother's panicked voice" Da..David, Emma, and Noah's flight crashed...they..they are not found and your father...he is panicking....i..Lucas" with her shouting my father's name the phone went dead.

I drove like a mad man to the house cursing why we had the house so outside the city. By the time I reached the house three dead bodies were lying there and at the side where my mom crying on William's shoulder and the little boy Liam crying hugging Monica. My Emma my lovely elder sister who always protected me was lying lifeless beside his husband Noah. Poor Liam he is just a year old and lost both his parents. I felt so helpless at that moment.

My heart stopped when I saw the third one, dad. It was hurting so much but no tear came out, I felt a cold shiver running through my body.

Our family doctor Mr. Williamson came to my side and patted my side, "He couldn't handle the news of there death and had a heart attack, sorry we couldn't save him"

I nodded in his direction, then he continued "I wanted to tell you his last wish, he wanted you to take his position and keep the family together both in business and personal." with that he walked back to his original position.

One tear slipped down my eyes, I wiped it away and at that moment decided I wouldn't let dad down. The next few days I only focused on all the arrangements that needed to be made, anytime I wished to just hug someone and cry myself out but I knew better, my family needed me, they needed my support and I can't break.

I joined Walton industry as the CEO, I never wanted to be here, I wanted to start my own business, to earn my position, to be independent but I no longer had a choice. When I started working I realized that Walton Industry was on verge of bankruptcy. I don't know why dad didn't tell me about this earlier, he was handling all this alone.

I knew the reason because I told him that I don't want to join his company and he always gave all his children the freedom to chose what they want to do. He was the most amazing dad ever but I wasn't the best son he could have but I didn't give up.

I worked hard day and night to bring back the business, many of my employees thought I was a monster who not only work himself but also make them work overtime but they were loyal and never quit.

In just one year not only did I improve the company position, but now it's among the top 10 multi-billion industry in the whole world. I was proud of what I did with the company but I knew I neglected my family. I made sure twice a month we all have lunch together but there is always an awkward silence on the table.

One I am most worried about is Liam, he was the most energetic child but after the accident, he has become so silent. He is three years old so I enrolled him in playschool but he kept crying and didn't attend it for even a single day.

I consulted his psychologist and she recommended having private tuition and a caretaker as he has become overly sensitive. I have interviewed so many people in but only one seems to have made an impact on me.

Anna Steele, she was the highlight of my day today. I couldn't put a finger on what it was but she was different like a fresh breath of air. She was gorgeous, no doubt about that but she had unspoken confidence. When she gave her little speech instead of being angry I was amused. Maybe it was just the point that I was bored with the hearing yes boss every time and I definitely don't want to hear lies when it comes to Liam.

I won't lie how many times I found myself wondering about her if I would have met her at any other place she would be in my bed by now but since she is a prospective employee that would be a big no.

At that moment there was a knock on the door.

"Enter," I said sitting back on my chair.

Martha, the house help entered the room," Sir, Ms. Steele is here"

"Send her in," I said and with that, she left the room.

After 5 minutes the door entered and there entered her. Did I mention how beautiful she is, for a good time I checked her out openly like a p*****t. Her dark black eyes failing to hide her nervousness, her plump lips looked so kissable, hair neatly held in a ponytail, her silk blouse showing only little of her breast, with her tight skirt her long legs were on dull display. Oh, what I could do to that body of her, only the thought of that made a twitch in my pants.

She cleared her throat bringing me out of my lusty thoughts. What the hell was I doing? I regained my composure and turned my eyes cold which I have mastered till now.

"Will you ever learn to knock before entering Ms. Steele," I said gravely