Unlikely

Chapter 7

Sebastian POV

I lost all my composure when it came to her. I don't understand what it is about her that gets under my skin. She is just another girl. An employee none the less. I shouldn't have found her attractive. It was that I was caught off guard when this redheaded, innocent-looking seductress walked into my office. I knew I shouldn't have hired her. Now she dares to come here and accuse me of not knowing my kids. She was the one at fault. It was on her watch that Matthew went missing. Anything could have happened to him. I know I was at fault too, but my faults were minuscule versus hers.

I know I shouldn't have thrown money at her, but I was so frustrated by the turn of events. I thought ahe would come in here ans beg for me to not fire her. Instead she insulted me, judged my parents skills and had the nerve to ask for money after that. It was utterly ridiculous. Even when I was chasing her out my eyes couldn't help to linger on her body. The things I qould have done to her if she didn't work for me and if I wasn't in a committed relationship. She left the office leaving me there waiting for Matthew. I can't wait to hear his smart remarks.

It wasn't long before he walked in. He didn't walk with his normal confidence and cocky smile. No he looked like he knew he was in trouble. Usually being in trouble didn't bother him. He walked up to my desk and didn't say anything. Which was odd. I was waiting for some kind of rude remarks, but none came.

"You are in big trouble. What you did wasn't just irresponsible, but reckless. Anything could have happened to you. You can't go off by yourself. There is a reason why we have rules and why I set these rules. They aren't there to punish you. They are set to protect you." I started to scold him and still he didn't say anything. It was just odd and out of character for him.

"Well don't you have anything to say for yourself!" I urged him to open his mouth and talk to me I need to hear if he understands in how much trouble he is.

"I understand what I did was wrong and I take full responsibility for my actions. It's no one's fault, but mine. I don't want you to fire her because of something I did. She didn't know that I would do something like this. If someone warned her about my previous behavior she might have kept a closer eye on me. She was trying to bond with Alexis and I took advantage of that moment. She was doing her job and that's all. She found me and even though she knew it wouls cost her,her job she let me finish up and she didn't embarrass me infront of my friends. She told me that what I did was wrong and she made sure that I understood that I deserve what ever punishment you gave me." To say I was shocked by what he said was and understatement.

He didn't sound like my son. He sounded sensible and responsible. It was the last thing I expected of him when he walkes in here.

"I want to explain why I did it. All my time is booked. My friends always asks me to do things with them and I always need to decline their offers. It has come to a point where they assume I don't want to hang out with them. I didn't want to ask you because you always say no. If I didn't go this time they wouldn't have asked me again. I know I should have talkes to you and explained the situation to you, but I don't feel like I can talk to you freely. I am only doing it now because she told me to. She didn't want to leave without knowing that she tried to help me."

This wasn't who my son was. I was shook by this sudden behavior. I almost didn't want to punish him. It might just all be an act. I feel bas that he feels like he can't talk to me. I need to fix that.

"You are grounded for two weeks. I will take your phone and you aren't allowed to use anything electronic in this house. I will also reschedule you missed tennis lesson to Saturday so you won't be seeing your mother."

"I accept the punishment, but please don't fire her. She is the first person that has showed me that she care in a while. She understands me." I couldn't believe that he thinks she cares more for him than I do. I am his father. My kids are my world. I know I am tough on them because I only want the best for them. “I do care which is why I fired her. She wasn’t the best fit. She neglected her responsibility. It was her job to look after you. I’m glad that you have taken responsibility for what you have done, but it won’t change my mind on the matter.” I saw how he became angry. He was tightening his fists and glaring at me. Now this is the Matthew that I know.

“You just fired her because you saw that we were getting along. You just enjoy taking everything that brings us joy away.” He was overreacting and I think he knew it. She was just a random girl, a gorgeous girl, but none the less she was just a fleeting mistake. I have a feeling that her presence would leave a bad aftermath for a while.

“I fired her because she wasn’t doing her job. I’m done talking. You can leave now.” it was late and Matthew needs to get to bed he has school tomorrow. I’m not going to argue with him anymore over this. I am the adult and he is the child. What I say goes.

“I hate you!” He said before turning and walking out of the room. He would get over it. He is just feeling like this because it is fresh in his mind. Tomorrow I will start looking for an replacement for her. She came so highly revered I’m kind of disappointed that she was such a disappointment. I sat back in my chair closing my eyes. I still had some work I needed to do but I have a headache that is trying to get me to go sleep. I’d rather take a couple of pills and finish this work than sleep and let it settle itself.

Next morning

“Alexis why are you late?’ I asked as Alexis rushed in late for breakfast. She won’t be able to finish her meal now and will be going to school hungry. Which means she won’t be concentrating to her fullest ability.

“I helped Ava get ready for the day. I got her dressed and did her hair.” She said as she sat down. She immediately started eating her food, she was hardly chewing her food. It’s not good to eat so fast and it was definitely not ladylike It wasn’t her job to help Ava. We have other staff that can assist her while I look for a replacement.

”The staff can look after her. You should only be focusing on yourself. It’s not your job.” I told her. She looked up at me and frowned.

”It isn’t a job. She is my little sister I like helping her. She needs me.” I was shocked at what she was saying she has never cared about spending time with Ava before. She hardly acknowledged her. She had always secretly blamed Ava for the divorce even though Ava wasn’t the problem. It was their mothers spending habits and how she always needed more. Alexis just picked up on her mothers negative behavior towards Ava and she made her own assumptions. When she was done scarfing down her food she turned to Ava and started encouraging her to finish her food. She was being very attentive with her. It was a very strange thing to see.

“I’ll be looking for a new nanny today. I’ll get a replacement soon.” I told them as I continued with my own breakfast.

“You don’t need to be in a hurry I can help Ava in the mornings and the night. I don’t mind and I will make sure that Matthew get to his tennis practices before I go to my polo. We don’t need someone to hover over us. We are more capable than you give us credit.” Alexis has never sounded so maternal. She has always been more like her mother in that way. There was no point in me arguing with her since she seemed to have her mind set on this. The kids finished their breakfast and a driver took them to school. I decided to go and talk to Mrs. Wilde to see if she knew what was going on with Alexis. She knew everything that was going on in this house. I found her clearing out the kids dirty laundry.

“Good morning, sir”

“Good morning. I wanted to hear if you knew about Alexis who suddenly wants to spend time with Ava.” It’s strange, I prefer that Alexis focus on her studies at the moment, but it is also good that she wants to spend some time with her. Alexis sometimes feel a bit cold. It’s good to see that she isn’t as cold-hearted as her mother. It warms my heart that she cares for her sister, but it isn’t necessary for her to do the actual caring.

“Oh that. Brooke called me last night and told me that Alexis would be taking care of Ava. She didn’t want me to interfere she wanted Alexis to do it. Something about Alexis being capable” Once again she had caused a change. She made Matthew take responsibility for his actions and now she also made Alexis be involved with Ava and she actually enjoyed it. What is it with this nanny that she managed to get through to my children in a matter of days. In all fairness I never tried all that hard to get them involved with each other. I was more focused on them focusing on themselves individually. Maybe if I tried I would have been able to get them to connect as well. I don’t think I would have been able to get Matthew to take responsibility though. I’ve been trying that for years. I wish I knew what she had said to him. I sighed as I walked away from Mrs. Wilde. I made my way to my office to go through all the CV’s that the nanny agency had send to me.

I didn’t get very far before on of the staff came storming in with Ava screaming her tiny head off. Her eyes were red and her face was covered in red splotches. She gets these red splotches when she gets upset and tired. The tears were streaming down her face. She was really upset. I jumped up to get to her. Even though the nanny had scolded me about Ava being lonely, I give her a lot of my attention I need to compensate for her mothers disinterest. I really try my best to give her all the affection she needs. I’m just not a very open person. I’m a bit stiff when it comes to playing games and talking to kids.

“What’s wrong with her?” I asked as I took her from the girl that looked completely flustered. Ava grabbed onto the girls hair. Not wanting to let go. The staff was supposed to look proper her hair shouldn’t have been untied.

“I don’t know sir. She has been mental since I walked into her room. Mrs. Wilde told me to go play memory games with her. She gave me the schedule I should follow, but she didn’t want to do anything and I just don’t know what to do anymore. I tried everything to calm her down. I tried finding Mrs. Wilde, but the house is so big and she was crying so badly that it seemed like she was having trouble breathing.” I detached her little hand from her hair and took her in my arms completely. I walked over to my desk and sat in my chair.

“You can go now.” I told the girl and I will have to talk to Mrs. Wilde about this girl. She is clearly not good in stressful situations. Mrs. Wilde is in charge of hiring new staff, she is clearly not hiring the best. The girl rushed out my office. I have heard before that the staff finds me scary. They tend to avoid me. Not Brooke she put me on my place. Telling me exactly what she thought. I guess it was nice hearing what someone thought. I started spinning in the chair. Ava loved this it usually calms her down. I kept my eyes focused on her so that I didn’t get dizzy. It took about 5 minutes before she was completely calm and sleeping on my chest. It wasn’t her nap time. She has English in a little while, but I can’t get myself to wake her up after she has been so emotional. I’ll have to cancel English for today. I’ll let her sleep until snack time and her motor skill exercises.

I sat with her on my chest while I got back to work. It wasn’t long until she started to stir. I looked down to see her staring up at me. I smiled at her forgetting about all the work that was waiting for me.

“Why were you so sad?” I asked her. I saw her little lip starting to shake again.

“I want Brooke.” It was the last thing I wanted to hear. So all the dramatics were just a tantrum because she wanted Brooke. What kind of power does this girl have over my children. She has seemed to influence all my kids in such a short time. I might have made a mistake at letting her go. I might have to get her back. I’ve never wanted anyone back. I’ll first try someone else, but for today I will have to set aside my work and go through the day with Ava. She won’t behave for anyone except me and apparently Brooke. I can’t believe that this is happening. I didn’t imagine that when that fiery red head walked into my office that she would have caused me this much trouble. I can’t ask her to come back she will cause me to much trouble. Yes she is getting through to the kids, but she is also making them rebellious towards me. She seems to be a gift and a curse to me. I should have never hired her. And yet I can’t get myself to fully regret it. She just seem to linger in my mind. I’m constantly thinking about her and not only because of the effect she had on my children. She is out of our lives now, but I still can’t stop thinking about her. I forgot my ex wife faster than this.