Chapter 3
Jessica's eyes flared open. The bombshell had dropped.
What the hell? How dare he?
" Mr Davis, you can't be serious. Do you know what you are asking for? " she voiced out in shock.
" Yes. A contract marriage! "
She stood up abruptly. " Well, you do not seem to be that most perfect gentleman you claim you are, " she sneered.
" Oh, yes I am, " he said, smiling. " You can think about it my dear Jessica. My son is a sweet boy. He's eight years old and the only thing he has always asked from me and never received was for me to introduce him to his mum and for him to spend time with her. "
" If his mum isn't a prostitute, then why don't you introduce him to his mum? "
" She left me and her son. She gave up on us. She refused us— "
" Not with all your billions, " Jessica snapped.
" She earned a lot from my billions, Jessica. I wish you knew her. She isn't an ideal wife. No mother will abandon her child, no matter what happens, but she did and she never cared. Even when I pleaded with her, she just kept asking me to pay her millions for her to come back and fulfill the duties of a mother to my dear Robin, which for my son's sake, I paid her but she kept on demanding for more. Her greed choked me so much that I stopped begging her to come back, " he explained. " I love my wife a lot. And I do not plan on cheating on her. I just want a mother for my son. Nothing is going to happen between us, no love too and it will last for only six months. Six months and I promise you, you are free to end the contract. I promise to pay you very well. "
" I'm not interested, I'm so sorry Mr Davis. I will suggest you find someone else. "
" Do you know why I want it to be you? " he asked.
" Why? " she replied tentatively.
" Because, I have encountered every type of lady but I have never encountered someone like You. Others would have jumped into this at first hearing but you didn't, despite your urgent need of a job. You are so interesting, " he said, watching her.
" I am sorry Mr Davis, but your flatter can't change my mind, " Jessica said reluctantly. " Excuse me sir. "
" Think about it, " Davis said as he watched her leave his office.
Jessica was walking back to her room before she saw Selena standing in front of her door with a young kid about seven to eight years old.
" Hello Selena— "
Selena chimed in. " Your son has been crying since. Why didn't you tell me you had a son? "
Jessica saw the boy look up at her. " Are you my mummy? " the small boy asked.
" Selena, what's going on here? " Jessica asked. " This is not funny, he is a child you can't play with his feelings like this. This is very wrong. He is not my child, " Jessica corrected.
" I'm sorry, I thought he was your child. I saw him in front of your room and he was crying. I thought he was waiting for you. I'm so sorry for the misunderstanding, " Selena said apologetically.
" We will talk about this later, Selena. First of all we have to find out why he is here and who is with, " Jessica said vaguely and knelt down to the young boy. " What's your name darling? " she asked.
" Robin, " he said sadly.
" Who are you with in this hotel? " she asked further.
" My daddy, " he blurted out, frowning.
" Oh, I see. So, where is your daddy? "
" He's at work. "
" What? How could he leave you on your own? " Jessica asked paranoid.
" He does that to me every time, " Robin said.
" Should I help you find your daddy? " Jessica asked.
" No ma'am. I know where to find him. I don't want to disturb him. It's just that, he was supposed to be back by now but he isn't. And now I'm bored. "
" You have us to play with. You won't be bored anymore, " Jessica said with a warm smile. " I'm Jessica and she's Selena and we are going to be staying in this hotel for as long as possible. "
" Really? " Robin asked, his eyes searching hers. " Can I call you mummy? "
" Yes, my boy, you can call me whatever you want. As for me, I will call you Robbie. "
" What's that? " Robin asked.
" It is a nickname for you, my sweet little boy, " she said and tickled him. " Do you like it? "
" Yes, thank you mummy. "
" You're welcome. "
" Nice nicknames, guys. What will you call me? " Selena asked, placing her hands on her waist.
" Since you helped me meet mummy Jessica, I will call you Aunty Selena, " Robin snapped.
" No, I don't like the nickname, " Selena said, forcing a frown on her face.
" Goody goody, " Robin said, smiling widely.
" What's that? " Selena asked keenly.
" Since you have been good to me, I think the nickname, goody goody, fits you perfectly. "
" Wow, thank you Robin, " Selena said with a smile.
Jessica laughed. " So, are you hungry Robin? "
He nodded, and said, " Yes, I am. My dad is a good cook but he is not always around. "
" Give me some seconds, " Jessica said, patting his nose with her finger and then she stood. " I need a favor from you Selena, " Jessica said, pouting.
Selena scratched her head. " What favor? "
" Can you help me get Robbie something to eat? I don't have money on me, " Jessica said flat-footed.
" Luckily for you, I have a friend who works in the kitchen and she has plenty of food to spare, " Selena said, smiling and arching her eyebrows. " Come on guys, let's go. "
Jessica took hold of Robin's hand. " Let's go eat something, Robbie dear. I'm famished too. "
They went to the hotel's general kitchen.
Selena introduced Jessica to everyone of the chefs, telling them that Jessica would soon become a worker in the hotel. Jessica wanted to tell her that she didn't get lucky and that she wasn't getting any work in the hotel but there was no way she could tell Selena now. Selena's lips were a rushing tap.
" Jessica darling, I'm about to introduce you to the best chef in this world and the one who gives me food whenever I am hungry. Introducing you Jeanette Fernandez, " Selena said, as gestured to her statement.
" Hello, " Jessica said with a smile. " I am Jessica. "
" Well, nice to meet you, Jessica. You are so beautiful, " Jeanette complimented.
" Thank you a lot, Jenny, you are beautiful too, " Jessica said sincerely.
" And, who is this gorgeous boy beside you? He resembles you a lot. Listen to me, Jessica, this son of yours is so handsome, " Jeanette said, smiling.
" His name is Robin, " Jessica giggled.
" His father must be very handsome, " Jeanette added.
Jessica could only smile at Jeanette's remarks. It wasn't right to start explaining to Jeanette, that she wasn't the mother of Robin and that she hasn't met his father.
" I believe you guys are hungry. Have a seat for all of you. I will bring you whatever you want, just name it. "
" Bring me whatever my mummy wants, " Robin said frantically.
" Yes, my boy, " Jeanette said, shining her teeth at him. " So what do you want Jessica? "
Jessica told her what she wanted.
" That's exactly what my daddy loves, " Robin sneered. " MUMMY JESSICA has good taste. "
Oh, the way Robin called Jessica mummy, made Jessica really wish she was his mummy.
But Not His Daddy's Wife.
He was such a sweet boy and she had begun to love him so much.
But who's his daddy?