Chapter 6: Meeting Peter

The cab parked in front of a building, it looked a little old and ancient, but it still stood out among the buildings around, thereby drawing attention from some passers-by.

Sam paid the cab driver, and faced Michael, "Common Micheal, we have reached our destination" Micheal gaped at the building, "Whoa, this is really where you live?"

Sam misinterpreted and said, "Yeah, I know it's old, and you don't like it.." Micheal didn't let Sam finish and said, "Not at all, it might be old, but it still exudes such beauty that would make one curious to peek inside. I was just surprised that buildings like this still existed, I thought they were all demolished".

Sam smiled, "Okay then, let's go in" he led the way into the building. It was a mesmerizing sight for Michael, the furnitures might not be so exquisite and expensive, but they still had the comforts of home.

Sam pointed to a couch, "Sit here, while I go talk with my uncle" Micheal nodded, and Sam went up the stairs leaving Micheal feeling nervous of the outcome.

About five minutes later, Sam finally came down the stairs with a smile on his face. Micheal saw Sam's smile, and couldn't help but smile too, "So what did he say?".

"He agreed for you to stay, but you don't have any business with him, only with me, alright?" Sam said. Michael smiled happily, "Okay, but if I see him tomorrow morning, I could thank him, right?".

"That's not a problem, well that's if you even get to see him anyway... now come with me so you can have a shower". "Yeah thanks, I'm feeling uncomfortable" Sam led Micheal to a room, which looked like a basement or an attik, but the room had Sam's scent, so Micheal immediately knew it was his room.

day.

Micheal was curious, and asked, "Why would your uncle make you stay in this room? Aren't there rooms upstairs?". Sam frowned and said, "I don't wanna talk about it, at least not today" he sat on his bed, "You can take your clothes off now, the bathroom is right there" he pointed at a door, at the left side of the room.

Micheal felt a little shy, as he never had to undress before anyone before. He began to slowly unbutton his shirt, looking away from Sam. He pulled off his shirt, revealing his nice abs, and his firm chest.

Sam raised his brows, "Wow, nice... hmm, I think I might know how we will get lots of customers tomorrow, but mostly females" he winked. Micheal became nervous, "What are you going to make me do?"

"You will know by tomorrow, go into the bathroom and take off your pants if you are not comfortable" Micheal quickly dashed into the bathroom in relief on hearing what Sam said.

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After lunch, they both went to the garden for fresh air, and to enjoy the fresh scent of the garden. Clara inhaled deeply and a smile crept on her face, "I just can't get enough of your garden, it's filled with life, and it smells so nice" there wasn't a response from Jason, so she looked at him.

Micheal's eyes were closed shut, and Clara chuckled, "You can't fool me this time jase, I know you are not sleeping". 'hmm... how do I get him to stop pretending' she thought, and waved her hand in front of his face to get a reaction, but he didn't react. "Okay Jason I will be leaving now!" she said a little loudly, and stood up but he still didn't react.

She sat back down, looking at his face. Oh how cute he looked at that moment, she just couldn't wait to kiss him, but what if he wasn't sleeping?... no, if he was pretending he would have stopped her when she said she was leaving... but what if he knew that she was just bluffing and wouldn't leave?... no no no, he is actually sleeping.

Clara was having a mind battle, but then she slowly bent over and touched his lips, "Here I go" she whispered as her lips slowly approached his lips, but then Jason grabbed her and turned her over, that he was then laying on her, making her shocked.

Jason smirked, "I don't want my first kiss to be when I am sleeping Clara, I want it to be intense and passionate" and without warning, his gentle lips landed on hers. The kiss went on for a long time, it was so intense and passionate, that they both felt they weren't in this world anymore, and if it was possible to stay that way forever, they would.

Jason finally pulled away from the kiss and smiled, "Wow... I... I have no words to describe this kiss, it was just so... overwhelming". Clara blushed, "I... I truly thought you were asleep".

Jason smirked and said proudly, "Aren't you going to complement our first kiss, it's my first time and I think I tried, because the way you were responding showed you loved it"

Clara touched her lips, remembering how it felt, "Well about the kiss, apart from practicing with my pillow, this is actually my first kiss too, and I think I... I liked it". Jason pretended he didn't hear her, he put his hand behind his ear, and said "Huh? I didn't hear you, could you be more audible please?".

Clara looked away from him and blushed, "I said I loved it okay". Jason laughed and hugged her, "Common, let's go in and watch a movie, I am getting bored". They both went back into the house, and began to watch a movie, while snuggling with each other.

While watching the movie, Clara looked at Jason and said, "I was wondering if I could get a job at your mighty Pierre empires" she smiled broadly. Jason was shocked by her request, "But you are still seventeen babe, in all institutions, all workers are expected to be of legal age, I am sure you know that".

"Yeah I do, but you are the CEO, and I am sure whatever you say stands". Jason gave her a confused look, "You are not saying I should bend the rules, are you?". Clara separated from him, and folded her arms around her chest, "I really don't see what's wrong with that.

Jason didn't know what to say, they had never fought before when they were still friends, and they were about to have their first quarrel the day he asked her out! No way!, he had to think of something, "Alright, what about this? You might not be able to work in my company, but then you can still be my P.A, and I will pay you weekly like everyone else in the company".

Clara became excited, "That did be cool, at least we will get to spend more time together, thanks bae" she snuggled with him again, and Jason could only smile at how childish she acted.

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The next morning at Sam's uncle's house, Micheal woke up on time, surprising himself. He sat up and spoke to himself, "Wow, I never thought I would be able to wake up this early, maybe because I have never slept that early before". He remembered the times when madam Georgina always had him work through the night. He smiled as he remembered those days, even if they weren't pleasant memories.

Sam woke up due to Micheal's barely silent whisper, "Is it morning already?" he rubbed his eyes. "Sorry if I woke you. It's morning, but it's still too early... I guess" his eyes searched the room, "Don't you have a wall clock?"

Sam creased his brows, "Why will you be looking for that, when you have a phone to know what the time says?". "I don't have one, I thought you had figured that out" Michael replied.

"Oh sorry, skipped my mind" he brought out his phone, "It's 6am in the morning, we still have like an hour left to leave for the store. I am going back to sleep now, my alarm is set to wake me up at seven-thirty. You can head to the showers whenever you want, but it has to be before I am up" he closed his eyes.

Micheal went to the bathroom and had his bath. After that, he changed into a new set of cloths. "I wonder if it's alright to go up without his permission... well he didn't tell me I couldn't" and with that, he went up from the room, to the living room. It looked more beautiful than it was when he saw it the previous night, the rays of the sun made it more colorful, "Wow, I have never seen anything this beautiful".

"Really?" Peter's loud voice came from up the stairs. Micheal was startled, and quickly turned around to see who the voice belonged to, "Oh sorry, good morning sir" he slightly bowed his head.

"So you are the lad Sam was yammering about yesterday" Micheal subconsciously swallowed, the man he was looking at, didn't seem to be the nice type. "Are you dumb that you can't speak boy?" Peter's voice sounded cold, that Michael trembled, "I... I do not know what to say sir".

"Your name?" peter asked, and Micheal tried to sound firm, "My name is Micheal sir". "Hmm" was Peter's silent response as he came down from the stairs, making Micheal anxious, but surprising Micheal, he turned and went to a corner of the room which appeared to be the kitchen. On seeing a chance to escape, Micheal quickly ran back down to Sam's room.

Micheal breathed heavily, like he had just escaped death, "Oh my god! that man was so scary"

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Mrs pat woke up from sniffing the sweet aroma that filled the house, "Who on earth could be cooking this early? that's my job" she quickly came down from her room, and straight to the kitchen.

On seeing Jason in the kitchen, her mouth went wide open in surprise, "Jason! What do you think you are you doing?" Jason smiled at her, "I woke up pretty early this morning, and just thought of making breakfast".

Mrs pat sighed, "But you could have woken me up to make breakfast dear, you don't need this stress". "I actually came to your room, but you were snoring loudly, so I left you" he teased her and laughed at his joke.

Mrs pat smiled, "Oh silly child, I am sure you didn't bother... so what did you make?" Jason proudly replied, "I made fried chicken and Grits".

"Hmm sounds yummy, and I know it will taste delicious as always... Aren't you going to work today?" Jason thought for a second, "I am not sure if I would, but then if I feel like it later on, I would".

"Alright, so does the chef wants breakfast be served now?" she asked jokingly. "Of course, I made enough for everyone" Mrs pat helped him dish out the food.