A NIGHT WITH A STRANGER - CHAPTER 4
Charmaine stared at her reflection at the mirror and nodded in satisfaction
She was wearing a free gown but despite being a free gown her curvy shapes was still visible
“Simple, she muttered
She pick her small bag and drop all the necessities inside
She checked the time and her eyes widened
“8:26am”, she called aloud
She wore her sandals immediately before dashing out of her room,
Getting outside of her outside,Luckily for her, she saw an empty cab which she called immediately
“To DeMarcus estate, she said to the driver as the can drives away
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?DeMarcus Company ?
Vincenzo was wearing his jacket, as he was ready to leave for his Mansion when he heard a knock on his door
“Come in” he ordered and the door open revealing Bella, his secretary
” Sir, here are the files you ask me to bring, Bella said stretching the file to him
“Drop it on the table and cancel all my schedule for today,he ordered
“Ok boss, she replied
“You can leave,he said and Bella scurried out
He pick his car keys with the file Bella had brought and left the office as well
Getting to the reception, his eyes caught his best friend Chris” who was just entering the building
“Buddy” Chris called
” You are here? He asked as they exchange brotherly hug
“When did you come back from Mexico? He asked
” Last night,where are you going? Chris asked
” Home, the interview for little Nick Nanny is today,”he replied
“Let’s go together then,I miss my godson” Chris said
” Ok,he replied and they both left
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Charmaine came out of the taxi after paying the cabman
She stared at the DeMarcus building with mouth agape
“Wow”Is this Castle?? She ask no one in particular
Just then her eyes caught the inside which was filled with
” What the hell? She cursed in shock
“With this too much people,will I even be pick??
“Maybe I should just go back home” she suggested and turn to leave but a voice stopped her
” Aren’t you here for an interview, she heard a feminine voice which made her turn back
She was surprised to see a middle aged woman staring at her impulsively
” Yes ma’am but not anymore because I don’t think I will be pick
“You should try first before deciding,who knows you might be lucky
” Maybe you are right
“Come on, let’s go in, the lady said holding Charmaine’s hand as they walk to the gate
Charmaine eyes widened as she saw the gate open automatically
” Wow, she mouthed
The woman stared at Charmaine beside her with a knowing smile
Walking inside, all eyes turns to them, some people gasp
? It’s Mrs DeMarcus
?Who is the lady with her?
?The lady is beautiful
?See how she dress
?Why is she wearing a cheap dress”
Just then three guards rushed towards Charmaine and the Lady
“Welcome Mrs DeMarcus” the three chorused
“Mrs DeMarcus?? Charmaine repeated aloud and face the woman with shock written all over her face
” Tell everyone to leave, except for her, she will be little Nick’s Nanny, Mrs DeMarcus ordered the guard
“What?? CharmaineCharmaine asked not believing her ears
“Ok ma’am, the guards bowed
Few minutes later,the compound was clear, it’s just Mrs DeMarcus, Charmaine and few guards remaining
“You are really Mrs DeMarcus? Charmaine asked not believing her ears
” Yes I am and the boy you are here to look over is my grandson, Mrs DeMarcus replied with a smile
“But why did you choose me of all people?
“I don’t know,I guess it’s your luck” Mrs DeMarcus replied with a shrug
Just then they heard little Nick from the entrance
” Grandma, little Nick shouted running to Mrs DeMarcus
“My cute grandson, she pick him up showering
“How has my grandson been?? She asked
” Great,he replied with a wide smile before diverting his eyes to Charmaine who was still in shock
“Is she my new Nanny?? He asked Mrs DeMarcus pointing at Charmaine
” Yes baby, she is…
She trailed off not knowing Charmaine’s name
“Charmaine, Charmaine completed and Mrs DeMarcus smile in appreciation
” Hi Charmaine,am Nick” Nick waved
“Nice to meet you little Nick, Charmaine said with a smile
” Where’s your dad Nick? Mrs DeMarcus asked
” He has something to do at the office but he will be back soon
“Oh! He is back” Nick shouted as two luxurious cars drove in stopping at their front
The first car open revealing Chris and Nick beamed
“Mom” Chris smile walking to Mrs DeMarcus
” My son
“Is he Mr Vincenzo? She thought staring at Chris before moving her eyes to the second car as it was now open
She froze on her spot Vincenzo came out of the second car
“M …. M… Mr stranger” she stuttered lowly staggering back in shock
“Daddy! Little Nick called running to Vincenzo
“Daddy! She repeated gasping silently
She diverted her eyes back to Vincenzo and she Almost pass out when she saw that Vincenzo was also staring at her shockingly