31 JAMES (1/2)

”I can't believe you're having sex in your office, James!” The elder woman instantly attacked once the door clicked shut.

I knew then the rumors had spread like wild fire around the building since the management had been notified. Good. I couldn't help but smile.

”I'm not going to deny that. What can I do for you?” I went around my desk and dropped my body heavily on my chair, feeling so light after the recent release I had.

”Are you doing this just to spite our decision to hire you an assistant?”

I frowned at the woman who was the epitome of wealth and fame, yet still humble and passionate. ”Of course not.”

”Then why are you having an affair with her? For Christ's sake, she's too young for you. Don't you see, she'll get hurt if you suddenly decide you've had enough.”

”She's twenty-two not two. You make it sound I'm too old for her.”

”You're practically ten years older, James! What the hell.” Now I've to stop otherwise she'd get a heart attack judging by the coloring of her face right now.

”Nine years.” I softly corrected. ”And mom, I won't be having enough of her. In fact, I'm in love with her.”

”What?” She clutched her chest as if she's really about to get a heart attack.

I stood and slowly guided her to the couch. Even if I knew my mother was healthy and as strong as a bull, I still worry about her.

”Explain to me, young man!” She demanded.

Sighing, I went to get her water from the mini-bar at the corner of my office. ”We actually met five years ago.”

”You did? How? Where? Why didn't I know about this? Wait, she's like teenager back then. Eighteen? Seventeen?” She glared at me as if already not liking my next words.