Loving Madeline

Jack'sPOV

I knew I was a nobody to her since she is a Divenson, after all, she used to have so many suitors. These different men came from wealthy families, but I have never seen her dated or become exclusive with anyone, or maybe she kept her love life so private that no one from the outside world knew who she was dating.

I could feel it to my core she wanted to drive me away this morning, no matter how I used my charm on her. She couldn't deny that she liked me too, or it was only a fragment of my imagination.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror, and I felt disappointed that my looks didn't work on her. I wore a plain white t-shirt and jeans since there was no need to impress her; I could never change her mind, and I should proceed to my plan B.

I felt unhappy after I said goodbye to Charlotte because I expected she would ask me to stay for lunch even if I knew how much she wanted me to leave when she saw me this morning.

"I could say she kicked you out," Mario said as he looked at the suitcase in my hand.

"Where are you taking me?" I asked.

"I told you I only need a tent," I replied.

"You should not provide her enough food; see what happened?" He asked, and I shook my head.

"It will not change anything, Mario, she got her damn pride, and I could tell Charlotte doesn't want me to know she was broke," I responded.

"Well, she is a Divenson, and I could tell she is still in denial." He replied.

"Welcome to our simple abode, Jack; I want you to meet my sister, Cecily, sis; this is Jack," Mario introduced me to the beautiful woman who blushed as she stared at me with wide eyes.

"Thank you, Cecily; nice to meet you," I responded, and her smile widened.

"I guess I should leave you with my sister, don't worry; you are in good hands; Cecily is a good cook, too. I am sure you will get along." Mario said before he turned around and left.

"This would be your room, Jack; I am sorry, my brother didn't inform me that you would be staying here, I should have clean the house, but I got no time." Cecily declared.

"You are not disturbing me. I also worked with the Divenson family. I was the one who managed their finances here in Barcelonia; the Divenson family was the one who supported me with my studies; after I graduated, Hunter asked me if he could hire me; plus, his offer was tempting. I couldn't say no." She declared, and I chuckled as I remembered Hunter's offer for me to be with his sister.

"There is a bathroom in this room, and if you need anything, my room is across from yours; just knock on my door." She stated, and I couldn't stop smiling at her.

"What is it, Jack?" She asked, and I could see her curiosity behind her smile. 𝘧𝗿𝐞𝐞𝒘𝗲𝘣n𝘰𝘷ℯ𝒍. 𝒄o𝗺

"Do you think Hunter didn't think about that? of course, you have your car here, and he got it ready before you arrived." She replied, and I couldn't stop beaming at her.

"Wow, I don't know what to say; Hunter is a great boss," I responded after I recovered from my shock, and I wondered why Mario didn't tell me

"Is there anything you want to ask me, Jack, before I will go to my room?" She asked, and I cleared my throat as I nodded my head.

"Why do you ask?" She asked back.

"I know you are harmless, Jack. I could say we could be good friends." She responded; it was my time to give her one of my sweetest smiles.

"That is not happening, besides, Hunter will never allow his men to suffer or to be in a delicate situation," Cecily replied.

I settled in my room, and I liked the neighborhood's serenity. It was comforting, I didn't expect Cecily to cook lunch, and Mario was right; his sister was good at cooking.

"Thank you, a compliment coming from a famous chef would mean so much to me," Cecily said as she looked me in the eyes.

"Are you sure about that, Jack?" Cecily asked when she saw me put the food in the microwavable container.

"What?" I asked, and she only shook her head as she turned away.

"This is the key to the main door; I will not lock the deadbolt. I will only lock the knob so you can get inside when you return. I know you plan to stay with her; you are worried about Charlotte." Cecily declared.

"I know, Jack, but the worries I saw on your face were telling me different things." She responded before she closed the door in my face.

I shook my head as I walked towards the garage, and I smiled when I saw a brand-new pickup truck. I couldn't believe Hunter would provide me with everything I needed, and I felt guilty as I got inside the pickup and drove away from Cecily's house; how could I tell Hunter I was beginning to fall for his bratty little sister?