Chapter 8_ This is not my room

The sun was shining through the curtains when Laura tried to open her eyes. She can see a figure standing by the window. She then turned to the other side of the bed before mumbling something.

" It's weekend please just let me sleep". She said before drifting off.

It was already noon when she finally opened her eyes. She held her head because of the splitting headache she was having.

" Oh .. my head hurts I think Noel would have some painkillers." She tried to get out of bed before she realized that she was not in her room.

"Wait, this is not my room, where I'm I?" She looked around the room wondering how she got there. When she looks at herself, she realized that she was wearing different clothes.

"Where are my clothes ? Wait these are men's clothes. Did I go home with Larry yesterday? Laura Laura how can you be so stupid". Having regret for her actions, she decided to put on the big girl pants and talk things out with Larry.

Jason was sitting down on the sofa drinking while going through his computer when the doorbell rang.

"Cecelia please can you get the door?" Jason called his house to help. "Okay sir", a middle-aged woman said before walking to the door.

"I tried calling you last night but you didn't pick up. Where have you been and what are you doing here?" Jason's mother asked. "Mom, what are you doing here?" Jason asked not feeling bothered about what his mother was saying.

"Jason, I'm talking to you " his mom raised her voice seeing that he was not listening to her.

"I'm in my house where else do you want me to be?"

"You know how I feel about you staying there by yourself considering everything that has happened. I just don't want you to be far from me that's why I told you to move in with me". His mother tried to convince him to move into the family house.

"Mom you know I can't do that. I need my own space. Moreover I stayed with you during the week just to make you feel better".

" Jason, I know you think..." Jason's mother couldn't complete her sentence because of what she saw.

" You know what?" Jason asked waiting for her to complete her sentence.

"Nothing, everything is just perfect". His mother said while smiling hard. Jason was surprised to see the look on his mother's face. He followed her eyes direction and saw that she was looking at Laura standing there, putting on his clothes

Oh no". Jason said to himself already feeling the headache that was coming.

"Can you wipe that smile off your face? It's not what you're thinking. Laura meet my mom. Mom this is Laura, my new secretary".Jason said introducing them.

"Good morning Mrs. Hughes ". Laura said bowing her head.

"Laura, what a beautiful name just like yourself". His mother complimented her.

"Thank you ma". She replied.

Jason, I can see that you're busy. Keep on working hard I will be on my way and oh you can stay here for as long as you want. bye ee". She walked away feeling happy for her son.

"Goo..d good day sir ". Laura managed to greet.

"When did you wake up ". He asked her.

Not long sir". Laura replied . S..si sir please can I ask how I got here an..d what happened ". She asked feeling awkward about her situation.

"You don't remember? Tell me do you want me to remind you of last night?" He said walking towards her. She stepped back but he kept moving forward until her back hits the walls. He put his two hands on the wall trapping her there. He bent down and whisper into her ear seductively. sending shivers down her spine.

"Something very interesting happen last night and I don't mind refreshing your memory with all the little details ". He said smiling devilishly. Laura started feeling weird. All the worst-case scenarios started playing out in my Head.

"Oh no. don't tell me I. Did we do it? Oh my gosh and why I'm I feeling this way when he's close to me? Laura kept mumbling to herself trying to recall what happened. Then she remembered that she got drunk and Larry tried to take advantage of her. But she didn't know what happened afterward. Jason pulled away from her and walked back to the sofas. Laura finally breathed out.

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Mrs. Hughes was still in the car going home when she took out her phone and dialed a number. After ringing twice the person picked up.

"Hello," Nathan's voice sounded from the other end of the phone.

"Do you know that Jason already has a new secretary "?

"Yes, I knew". Nathan replied.

"I saw her at his villa just now and she's very beautiful ". Mrs. Hughes said exactly.

" Wait, you mean Jason brought her to his house?"

"Yes". Mrs. Hughes replied. Her name is Laura Jones. I want you to find out everything about her. I think she will make a good wife".

"Don't worry I will do just that". Nathan replied.

"Good". Mrs. Hughes end the call.

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"No need to fear, nothing happened last night. After you passed out I wanted to take you home but, your ID was not with you your phone. That's why I bought you here". Jason explained not wanting her to misunderstand anything.

"What about this?" She asked pointing to what she was putting on.

"Your clothes were torn that's why I decided to change your clothes".

"Wait . you mean you.. you".

"Don't worry. It was my maid who changed your clothes". Jason replied. Laura was relieved not knowing what she have would done if he had seen her nakedness. She was even thinking of quitting her job to save her dignity.

"Thank God". She said to herself.

"Aren't you supposed to be thanking me instead? Jason asked her.

"Than. k thank you, sir". Laura fluttered. Jason smiled to himself seeing her like that, she looks cute he thought to himself.

Cecelia came in to inform them that lunch was ready.

"Sir, lunch is ready". Cecelia said before going back. Laura was surprised.

"Lunch? You mean it's already noon, why didn't wake me up". Forgetting that she was talking to her boss.

"Well I tried to but, you wanted to sleep in". Jason replied. He was surprised by her tone.

"When? I don't remember saying.. wait can I use your phone for a moment please I want to make a phone call please". She begged him.

"Okay," he said giving her his phone. "Thank you, sir". Laura said before she walked to the side to make the call.

"Hello, Noel it's me, Laura". Laura said before Noel's voice sounded from the other side.

"Laura where have you been? You didn't come home last night". Noel was worried.

I'm at Kate's place". "Is that why you didn't pick up your calls? Laura".

"Sorry I lost my phone. it's won't happen again I promise". She apologized.

"when you're done please come back home".

"Okey bye .. I love you". She said before ending the call. Jason was already at the dining table eating when Laura came back. She gave him the phone and thank him before sitting down to eat. Laura was more hungry when she saw the food on the table.

"Is there someone else joining us?" Laura asked

"No. Why do you ask?"

"Because I don't think we can finish all this food ".

Don't worry just eat. He said before going back to his food. Laura watched him eat his food. He was so graceful with his eating that even a king was not as graceful as him.

"Can you start eating instead of looking at me"? Laura immediately started eating her food.

"Do you know that you are a good liar"? What?. Laura was confused.

"I mean, lying to your boyfriend ". Jason said.

"Which boyfriend". she tried to get more details.

"The one you just talked to "

"Oh Noel, he's my brother". She replied. We lived together that's why he was worried". She said. Jason was relieved to hear but he didn't know why.

"What about your parents?"

"They passed away last year. It's just me and my brother now".Laura replied.

"Hmm. I see".

"I told Cecelia to buy some clothes for you. After you're done you can go ahead and change". Jason said.

"Thank you very much, sir". After they finished eating Laura changed into the clothes they bought for her before coming downstairs.

"Sir, I'm leaving. Thank you for your help".

"Okay". Jason replied working on his laptop.

"Thank you very much for your help sir". She then turned and started walking towards the door when heard Jason's voice.

"Wait, I will take you home ".

"What?.. no don't worry sir, I will find my way home".

"How?" Jason asked her. "Are you going to walk back home? Cause I know you don't have any money with you". Laura forgot that she had no money with her .so she had to take his offer.

"Okay, sir".

They both went outside.