Chapter 50: Chapter 50
When I arrived at the mansion, I was welcomed by the security men around the mansion. As dark as it was. The night was a little chilly hence I proceeded down the pavement leading to the entrance of the mansion. The lights were on, in some rooms above, and since I knew the mansion inside out. I got to the entrance door and was about to ring the doorbell when the door opened and Julia invited me inside
"Is she okay?"I asked as I walked towards the stairs worried about Skylar. It was surprising that she asked for me. As her mother I wanted her to ask for me like this. The feeling was too overwhelming that I didn't know how to react to seeing her
"She's in her room with sir... apparently the absence of Ms. Monica and kyan made her lonely"Julia asked as we climbed the stairs. Her words had me thinking. It was kyan who called me but Julia was saying he wasn't around
"Did they go somewhere?"I asked suspiciously and Julia nodded slightly
"It's Kyan's finals... Ms. Monica accompanied him, "Julia said, making me stop in my tracks. If Kyan and Monica were away which meant that. It was just Victor and Skylar left in the mansion since the servants had their quarters. Thinking up here I didn't know what to do. I thought I could see Skylar and leave right away unfortunately this was different when there was no one to stay with Skylar or play with her
"And how long will they be gone?"I asked since kyan traveled to the US for his swimming finals. He told me bout this unfortunately I forgot about it
"For three weeks I think"Julia answered with a low bow and gestured for me to proceed to Skylar's room. I was hesitant to move my legs not sure what to do now and once Julia went back down. I exhaled deeply and walked toward the bedroom
"Does this hurt Sweetie?"I heard Victor's soft low voice once I reached the door to Skylar's bedroom. It was slightly open and I could see him sitting on the bed with Skylar resting her head on his lap. I didn't know what to do as I knocked on the door and waited for a come-in once Victor gave permission, I pushed the door open just wide enough for me to slip in, and immediately Skylar sensed my presence, she lifted her head slightly and peeked to see me. Victor too shifted his gaze to me as I walked closer to the bed
"Hey sweetie, "I said with a smile placing my purse on the little pink couch by the bed and taking off my coat and boots so I could climb on the bed
"You...came...please hold me, "Skylar said in a low little soft voice that sounded unlike her. I nodded and climbed on the bed away from Victor who didn't move an inch as he kept his arm around Skylar
"How are you feeling sweetie...where does it hurt?"I asked when Skylar moved away from Victor and came to me. I made her lie on her belly and then rested her head on my chest
"My head and tummy" she mumbled, sounding like a little spoiled brat. I reached for her head and felt her forehead with the back of my hand and she didn't have a fever. It was a relief hence I shifted my hand to her little tummy just to check if it was hurting
"Don't worry my sweetheart... you'll be fine" I said, kissing her on the head and wrapping my arms around her body. I felt content and happy having Skylar in my arms with her clinging to me. I didn't bother about Victor or say anything to him but he had moved his hand and rested it on Skylar's leg as if he didn't want to be left out
"Ms. Payton it wasn't needed...she's just troubling you, "Victor said for the first time since I came in. I kept my eyes away from him, ignoring him like the plague. He did something wrong and I wasn't here for him but for Skylar. Even if Skylar didn't ask I would run to see her
"If she's feeling unwell then it's no trouble...."I told him straight I knew he was wrong. My daughter meant the world to me. Having her in my arms and calling out my name was the best day of my life. He didn't know how long I wanted this to happen. For Skylar to call for me and want me s.to stay beside her "has she eaten anything?"I asked to move Skylar from my chest but she didn't want that. Her little eyes were half-closed and she looked so cute
"No...she doesn't want anything since Kyan isn't here"Victor replied shaking his head lightly and I turned my attention back to Skylar
"Sweetie, should I make something for you to eat?"I asked Skylar softly hoping she said yes but when her eyes opened. She smiled at me
"First promise to stay here until Kyan comes back?" the girl who had been acting all weak and spilled said with a little grin which had me narrowing my eyes suspiciously. "Auntie isn't here.. it's just Papa and me and Papa doesn't know how to play hide and seek...will you stay with me?"Skylar added, sounding even cuter than before. I looked at her smiling as I caressed her cute chubby cheeks and she continued smiling at me. I didn't know what to say. Kyan and Monica were away for three weeks staying in the same house as Victor didn't sound like a good idea
"Umm sweetie..I...you see I can't…"
"You don't love me...you won't stay with me...you hate me"Skylar broke into wails before I could even finish my sentence and moved away from me. I tried to touch her but she pushed me away and snuggled onto Victor's chest who started coaxing her.
"Sky...I…" it was hard to say anything especially when she was asking too much from me. I did want to stay with her but I also didn't want to stay with Victor
"Papa...she won't stay...sobs... sobs...I want her to stay here" her weeping continued so did the sniffing leaving me with no choice but to agree with her
"You can stay... she'll be lonely without kyan but if you don't want then...I'll make her understand" Victor said, creasing Skylar's hair as she cried even louder than before. My heart broke hearing my little girl beg for me to stay. I didn't want her to be alone hence I did what was needed
"Okay sweetie...I'll stay, "I said and immediately I said that. Skylar stopped crying and moved away from Victor's chest. She had a little grin on her face as she giggled mischievously and hid her face back on Victor's chest
"I guess that's a yes...I'll make something for you to eat, "I said with a chuckle seeing how cute she was behaving, and got out of bed. I was hesitant to move as my leg brushed a little on Victor's leg when I got down
"Sky will you come downstairs?"I asked, hoping Skylar came to the kitchen so she could tell me what she wanted to eat. This was the first time I was going to cook for my daughter, not just that but I promised to spoil her and spend the night in her room telling her bedtime stories. She nodded vigorously and I smiled wholeheartedly knowing I was happier than before. She didn't know what this meant to me and when I left her bedroom. I laughed cheerfully as I made my way to the kitchen..no matter how late it was. I promised to make something delicious for my Skylar but not for the grumpy man.
Once Vivienne left the bedroom. Victor who had been muffling laughter the entire time smiled as he moved his dramatic daughter away from him. He knew he stooped so low to use Skylar for his benefits unfortunately his Redhead made him do this
"Pay up Papa," Skylar said, extending her little hand to her Papa, and Victor was shocked. He yes promised to pay her with candies but was that needed when she almost cried a river begging Vivienne to stay with her
"Candies?"Victor asked playfully arching g his brows and pointing at the dressing table there was a small pink basket with a lot of candies and chocolates
"No papa... millions' 'Skylar said more mischievously and Victor was stunned. His eyes widened cutely and both father and daughter ended up giggling
"Alright, sweetie for your hard work... Papa will build you a nice big pink castle...is that right?" he said, lifting her in his arms so they could go downstairs and take advantage of their big princess. He was lucky kyan had some swimming tournament he had to go to hence leaving him alone with Skylar who was troublesome since Vivienne wasn't talking to him. He decided to place a few tricks to get what he wanted and now he had Vivie under his roof for two weeks. Who knew what could happen in these three weeks especially when he had a mission to win her over
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"Yes, Alex...I won't be coming back...please take care of yourself" I said to Alex as soon as I called her. It was best I told her about the situation. Skylar wasn't going to be happy if I left since Monica was away. I could stay here until they got back as long as I ignored Victor
"Alright goodnight, "I said, disconnecting the call and placing the phone on the counter. I looked around the familiar kitchen. The room was the same as before but the arrangements had changed. There were more gray appliances, from the double door refrigerator to the two stoves one for gas and the other for electricity. I scanned the cupboards and everything was arranged accordingly. The vast space gave me a fuzzy feeling inside. So warm and homely. I didn't know what to make for Skylar hence I decided to ask her since she wasn't coming to the kitchen
"Maybe she will choose something…"I said to myself while getting out of the kitchen when I came to a sudden halt, stopping in my tracks when I looked up and saw the man approaching whole taking off his gray T-shirt in a hot and sexy way. I thought he would come with Skylar but Victor in white sweatpants without a shirt came down tying his hair. I didn't recall him having that much hair but I guess a little bun formed what was he doing here half naked
"Is Sky coming down?"I asked, averting my eyes from his hot body. It was hard not to notice those hard abs. So juicy as well as those biceps and triceps and a broad hard chest with broad shoulders which would make anyone drool over him
"I left her in her room..drawing...she eats everything I'm sure she'll wait for your food, "Victor said more seriously and proceeded to the living room. I stopped for a while, lost. I didn't know what to do but why was the man walking around like that
"So disturbing," I said frustrated with his bad behavior, and walked back to the kitchen erasing the hot dripping body I saw
"I'll help"suddenly the kitchen door opened and the half-naked man walked in startling me greatly such that my heart started racing as I busied myself with food preparation.