The sun rose earlier during the summer, the morning light shone through the window, shining the room through the gaps in the curtains.
Cormac couldn’t feel the woman in his embrace and there was no one beside him when he stretched his arms reaching the empty spot beside him, it was not even warm. He opened his eyes and found that Loredana was gone.
Loredana woke up early since there were guests, she couldn’t sleep until late as the lady of the house. Although Cormac mentioned nothing about what happened, she knew he must but exhausted these days, so she was careful not to wake him when she woke up, she wanted him to rest more.
Since Coral retired from the kitchen, Lucy was the one making breakfast while Coral was in charge of the household chores.
Loredana was busy helping in the kitchen too as there were guests, they needed to prepare more food, it would be too burdensome for one person to do it all.
The breakfast was ready at seven in the morning. Everyone woke up one after another. As usual, Amanda was the last one, she never liked to leave the bed.
Loredana walked out but didn’t see Cormac, ‘Maybe he hasn’t wake up. He was sound asleep last night, he must be exhausted this few days.’
She went to her daughter, she was lying lazily in bed, with messy hair.
“Wake up for breakfast,” Loredana said as she put the clothes on the bed, “Wake up and let me dress you.”
“I don’t want to change and I don’t want breakfast.” She then covered herself with the blanket again.
Loredana pulled the blanket but she gripped it tighter.
Andrew stood by the door, “Leave her alone, she will wake up when she’s hungry later.”
Loredana looked to her son, “Have you washed up?”
Andrew nodded.
Loredana was helpless against her daughter, she decided to give up and let her sleep.
She then went into her bedroom and saw the man was still in bed. She didn’t wake him but went into the washroom and began to pick up his clothes. The suit needed to be sent for dry cleaning while others can be washed at home.
Cormac was awake on the bed, he indeed had not slept much these few days and last night he slept well. He thought she would wake him up when she came in, but she didn’t.
He then woke up and walked to the washroom. Seeing her cleaning up the sink, he hugged her from behind, “Let the maid or Coral do this.”
“We have lots of people at home, they are busy too. The villa is huge and needs to be clean every day to prevent dust from accumulating. Some rooms need to be cleaned both upstairs and downstairs, and it’s tiring. I can handle some chores as a form of exercise, it will help with the birth later.”
She turned to him, “Why didn’t you sleep longer? I didn’t wake you seeing that you were sound asleep.”
Cormac rested his chin on her shoulder, “I’ve had enough sleep, should we hire one more maid?”
“No need, will you be going out today?” Loredana asked.
Two maids were enough, too many strangers at home were not comfortable and it was not easy to find a suitable one.
“Yes, but not so early.” He asked for the cloth from Loredana and offered to wipe the mirror, “Let me wipe it for you.”
Loredana didn’t give it to him, “I’m done wiping. Wash up and come down for breakfast. Since you are home, you should go down and greet your father and uncle, don’t just stay in the room.” Cormac kissed her on her cheek and said, “Okay.”
While he was washing up, his mobile on the side table rang. Loredana picked it up and saw that it was an unknown number. She didn’t answer but handed it over to Cormac who was in the washroom, “Someone called.”
“Answer for me,” Cormac said as washed his face.
Loredana pressed the answer button, “Hello.”
Loredana pressed the answer button, “Hello.”
The other side hung up soon a female voice was heard.
Loredana looked at the mobile in bafflement.
Cormac finished washing up and glance at her, “Who was it?”
Loredana shook her head, “I don’t know, it was hung up right after I answered it.”
Cormac didn’t concern, “Wrong number perhaps.”
Loredana wasn’t sure but it did not seem like it, it seemed like it was hung up after hearing her voice. But she didn’t think much.
“Breakfast is ready, come down when you are ready.” Loredana put the mobile on the table and walked out.
Amanda stood at the door in her pyjamas and messy hair, she looked up at Loredana and asked, “Mommy, I heard Daddy’s voice, is Daddy back?”
Loredana said, “Go wash up and change and I’ll tell you…”
“Daddy!”
She saw Cormac came out of the washroom while Loredana was still speaking. She dashed up to him at once, hugged his leg, and looked up, “Daddy, when did you come back?” Cormac bent to carry her, “Let’s see if you’ve gained weight.”
“Did I?” Amanda wrapped her arms around his neck.
“Yes.”
She liked eating and sleeping. She had gained weight but not fat, she was just slightly heavier and taller than before.
She now looked like an elementary school kid.
Amanda looked at him, “When did you come back?”
“Last night,” Cormac answered, “Let me wash you up.”
“Sure,” Amanda said, giggling.
She was happy to have Daddy washing her up.
When Cormac walked past Loredana with Amanda in his arms, she said delightfully, “Mommy, Daddy is going to wash me up.”
Loredana shook her head and slapped on her bottom lightly, “Such a lazy bug.”
Super lazy bug.
Amanda wasn’t upset, she was giggling.
“I’ll go down first,” Loredana said to Cormac.
He nodded and brought Amanda to the washroom.
Loredana instructed Lucy to set the table for breakfast, everyone was awake and it was time for breakfast.
While everyone was seated one after another at the dining table, ready for breakfast, Cormac came down the stairs holding hands with his daughter. “When did you come back, Daddy?” Andrew asked.
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.