Chapter 10 : Dare Cook For Her Husband Larry's POV " How's the situation ? " I asked my secretary , while heading towards my office with my hand tucked inside my pocket . " A few investors are asking for withdrawal of their investments sir " he said , making me sigh . Those vile people . They pretend to stay by your side but only go for withdrawal when things go awry . But then again , who chooses failure . " Set a meeting up with them . We will go with the backup plan " I told my secretary who bowed and stopped following behind me I got into my office , settling down behind my desk as I went over some documents regarding the lost project . " We didn't lose it because our proposal wasn't good enough , it was because that company just wanted to choose someone else over us . Then I put a call across to my secretary again . " Henry , find out about who won the project bidding " I told him . " Yes sir " he said and the call ended . Sitting on my chair doing nothing , my thoughts went to Maya and Brandy again . I left them all alone at home , and I didn't know if they would both be okay . Maya was misunderstanding the situation , I could tell . But having her bring the divorce discussions up , it made my heart sink I don't want her to leave . I can't be sure of my feelings yet , but I know I want her beside me , around me . Then , my secretary was back . " The meeting will be in ten minutes sir " he said and I nodded . The investors had to understand that there would be no refund , and I can only use our backup plan which is to partner with another company who had been begging to work with us . " What about the second task ? " I asked and then he stepped closer , dropping his tab in front of me . A man's photo was showing on the screen and because he wasn't someone I could recognize , my gaze squinted . " RaD group of companies got it , sir . And he's the CEO " Henry said and my gaze went back to the photo . RaD ? It wasn't the first time I'd be hearing the company's name , and it wasn't a top company , so I wondered why Kings Group would partner with them instead of us " Should I look more into him , sir ? " He asked I stood up from the chair , walking to the door . " I would appreciate that I told him and we both left the office to the meeting hall where the investors would have been waiting . The meeting lasted a while as most of the investors weren't willing to go with my partnering plan , but with time , I was able to 1.3 # 25 BONUS persuade them I spent hours clearing my schedule , meeting up with appointments and when everything was done , I was so worn out So tired I knew I might go straight to bed right after dinner . I was driven home , and the moment I entered the house , I fell lazily to the sofa Loosening my tie with my eyes closed . There was someone in the kitchen , but of course , 1 knew it was the e maid preparing dinner . " You're back " Brandy's cheerful voice forced my eyes open and I gave a lazy smile " Hey , " 1 greeted Then I took her dressing in . That dress . It was the one I had gotten for Maya on our second year anniversary . Thoughts filled my head , wondering if Maya was the one who gave it out to Brandy but then again , I knew Maya would never That dress was one of her favorites . On top the dress was an apron which got me squinting my gaze . Brandy noticed that and smiled , her cheeks flushing . " Oh , this ? " Brandy said , her gaze darting between me and the aproni " I was preparing your dinner " she said , then moved closer , leaning in closer to me Anyone who walks in at the moment will probably think we were kissing . " Brandy ? " I tried to caution her though I didn't know what she was trying to do . Her gaze was fixed on my lips , our faces only inches apart " I will take this " Then her gaze went to my hand , the suitcase I still held in my hand like it was a lifeline She took the suitcase and leaned back , smiling . Then she walked upstairs while I watched her leave . That had always been Maya's job . Maya was always here when I came back from work , she'd take my suitcase and we'd smile together at how real our marriage looked But now ? She wasn't here Someone else was I couldn't help but feel a pang of quilt even though I couldn't know what I did wrong no matter how much I thought about it . Soon , Brandy was back , as she served the meal herself " Larry ! Come sit for dinner I obeyed , moving to the dining hall . Pasta , steak and ribs . She was serving the meal when I heard footsteps approaching from the stairs . Maya descended , stopping behind Brandy as she stared with curious eyes . " I'm not much of a good cook , but I hope you enjoy it , " Brandy said , a smile on her face . +25 BONUS Maya's gaze lower abdomen . squinted as she turned her I gaze to the maid who was standing farther away , her hands neatly tucked on her " I thought you were cooking earlier ? " Maya asked , her voice laced with venom . " Miss Brandy told me to exit the kitchen , ma'am " The maid's voice trembled . Then Maya's gaze was back to Brandy , and I guess then she noticed what she was wearing She spun Brandy around , her gaze darkening . " How did you get your hands dress , Brandy ? " Maya asked , voice stern . " Entering your room earlier , I saw it in your closet and knew I liked it . I didn't know you'd get furious over a dress . Was I wrong to have taken it ? " Brandy's voice trembled , low and pitiful 1 sighed . " And you dared cook for my husband ? " Maya said , pushing Brandy aside as she came to the table . She didn't even acknowledge my presence but with her hands , she cleared the whole food to the floor . Everyone's gaze widened , gasps coming out . Plates fell to the floor , the breaking sounds of the ceramics echoing in the room