Bound By His Daughter

“I live here.” she said as-a-matter-of-fact.

Ceaser was confused. “The owner of the house?”

If she owned the house then…

“I own the house…” she said “…now at least.” she murmured.

“Who owned it previously?” he asked, praying silently that she would give him a name and he’d be on his way in search of the previous owners.

She stilled and just stared at him. She shook her head and blinked fast. Then she looked back at him.

“I’m sorry for my bad manners. Do you want to come in?” She smiled at him.

The change in her expression was so fast that he felt like he stumbled in.

“Sure.” He said, stepping in as she opened the door wide.

Ceaser entered and waited for her to shut the door behind her then she led him into the living room which he could see from entrance.

They entered the living room and Ceaser saw some toys at the corner and a duster on the table.

She was cleaning.

“I’m sorry about the mess.” She said as she picked the duster and took it to the kitchen which was open to the living room. “Have a seat please.”

Ceaser sat and waited for her to join him.

“Can I get you anything?” She called from the kitchen.

He said really

tap run, then a few seconds later she came back with a cup of clear water and handed it to him.

“Thank you.” He took it from her and

next to his as Ceaser placed the glass on the table and then turned to

you for yesterday. I would have gotten there late or not at all.” She spoke before he

that the woman he may or may not have a thing for might be his daughter’s adoptive mum. His head was in a mess and he was trying to focus on what she was saying than the situation

“I’m sorry I didn’t get to introduce myself yesterday.” She said.

the chance to reply before she continued.

“I’m Jules Jenna.”

confirmed his suspicion. He took in the fact that she was who he was

to get close to, gain her

do that? When he had seen the way, she was

when his expression had

just realized I have to be somewhere.” He stood up “I apologize for showing up unannounced.”

got up slowly.

“It’s alright.” she said “At least I got a chance to thank you for last night, again.” She led him towards the door.

the door for him and waited as he stepped out, she stood and watched Ceaser walk down the stairs rounding his car and opening the door. But before he got in, he looked at her.

the way.”

the mother to his daughter would already know who he was through the media but she didn’t. He could use that to his advantage. If she knew who he was, she was likely to either fall to his feet or not give him the time of the

was hard to believe a woman like her still existed in the world, women who didn’t care about money and status as most of them did. She was different, she was good, kind and uninterested in wealth or status and if she found out who he

Thomas.” He said

She gave him a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes

“It’s nice meeting you.”

Ceaser said before he got into his car and drove off, his mind

till it was out