Song for the chapter: Complicated by Avril Lavigne.

Quote for the day: "If someone talks down on other people to you, They probably talking down on you to other people."

Ella's POV

A week had passed and I had been able to associate more with the staff in the cafe. James was not causing too much trouble in the house and I was sure that it had something to do with the fact that His company was swallowed in debts. Paul and Lorraine still followed James everywhere but they still weren't able to find out who the special client was and as for Chef Michael and Taylor, They were still holding secret meetings so that only meant that the files they wanted from Ben was still with Him.

A week had passed and I still hadn't seen Beck and yes just if you were wondering how I still worked here, He loved my food and i even got tipped for it. Ben was absolutely pleased and the other chefs were beyond shocked.

My phone chimed in my purse and I pulled it out to read the text that was sent.

Lorraine

7?

10:23 am

                                   11

10:25 am

7/11 was our secret code anytime we needed to have a meeting.

I looked up at the clock in the classroom and we weren't going to be done until thirty minutes. It was a good thing that I had just this one class today because I had to rush over to the house. I smiled at the thought of Paul and Lorraine sitting on one of the sofas arguing and drinking soda or even watching Tv.

Although those two argued a lot, they were going to make a good match. I scurried out of the classroom immediately our Lecturer dismissed us. I strolled out of the school building and boarded a taxi that took me straight to a well known building.I got down from the taxi and turned immediately and I bumped into someone.

"Hey watch where you're going!" He fumed and walked past me.

"Paul don't you think you should watch where you're going?" I inquired with my hands on my waist and he turned to look at me. We smiled at each other and walked to the secret house together but we didn't laugh or talk to each other to avoid any suspicion.

"Lorraine we're here!" Paul announced closing the door behind him.

"Lorraine!" He shouted as he rushed to the plate of homemade sandwiches and juice on the table and I just watched him in amusement as he gulped down the orange juice like it was his last.

"Finally you guys are here so sit down and let's talk." She commanded.

"I think you should go to the kitchen and see things for yourself." I snickered and turned on the Tv. Sooner or later I was going to hear them arguing again.

"Mr P has stated that the CEO Of Dynamite Corporation would be merging his company with his.”

The newscaster said and I sat up properly to understand what they were saying. Dynamite corporation was James Company and Who was Mr P?

"Now we all know that Mr P is a Business man that deals with all sorts of business but we do not know what business plan he has for Mr James."

I turned off the Tv immediately and headed straight to the kitchen and I screamed at what I saw. Eww I just caught Paul and Lorraine sucking lips.

"Ella why did you scream like that you scared the hell out of me." Lorraine scolded.

"I'm trying so hard to get you guys out of my head so I'm going to take deep breaths now."

"So about what I wanted to te-"

"You wanted to tell me that one Mr P was in the picture right?"

" Yes and how did you know that?"

"I saw the news and I was going to talk to you guys about it before I saw oh God I don't want to remember it." My face scrunched up in disgust.

"Well if you keep doing that I'll not tell you the other news." Paul retorted.

"Wait that's not all?" I asked and They nodded in agreement.

"So at first, I thought Mr P was the special client yeah?"

"And?"

"Turned out that he was after all or so they thought." Paul added.

"Wait guys I'm confused." I stuttered.

"Everyone asked to deliver something to the special client thinks Mr P is the special client but what they do not know is that Mr P answers to someone else who is the real special client." Lorraine explained as she passed a brown file to me.

"I must say that you did a very good job Lorraine." Paul beamed and they hugged each other adoringly.

I ignored them and I opened the brown file.Wait, why were they pictures of my mom here with a strange old man? I looked through the files and I saw transactions made between them,some more pictures and properties from James and slowly everything started making more sense.The files in my house were delivered to Mr P who in turn gave it to her and that explained why she had hidden them in the kitchen but why did she want files from Ben too.

"So the special client is my mother." I replied, my voice toneless.

"Ella are you okay?" Paul asked with concern written all over his face.

"Of course she's not dummy!" Lorraine snapped as she walked over to me.

"Guys I don't know how to feel." I groaned.

"It's okay to feel weird." Paul added and Lorraine swatted his arm playfully.

"I mean I stopped making friends or doing what I loved to concentrate fully on my plans for years and now I discover that my mother was doing the same thing"

"Nothing is going to change our plans Ella.Imagine two people dealing with James from different angles."

"But why does she need files from Ben Anderson?"

"That's left for you to find out Ella.We've done our best, Now you need to talk to your mother and you need to do it fast." Lorraine stated.

"I need you guys to follow Chef Michael and Taylor. It's either those files stay safe with Ben or I get them before they do." I commanded with a mischievous smile gracing my lips.

"James is already looking so miserable because Stones declined his offer and they moved on to another company so that's off the list.All we need to do is concentrate on the other Anderson and the only way we can do that is if yo-"

"If I get closer to him or his brother." I replied.

"So you must be wondering how you're going to do that since you haven't seen lover boy around and Lover boy's brother seems a little bit distant" Lorraine sneered.

"Can you please stop calling him that. We met just twice and that was all." I replied and immediately grabbed the last sandwich on the table.

"Oh see there's a vacancy at the Stones residence and I know someone that will be good for the job." Paul squealed in excitement.

"Oh no you don't. There's no way I'm going to work there!" I objected.

"Oh come on you are a very good cook and you said he liked your food so I'm sure you'll get the job and besides I had to pay some people to get the news out of them.You think the Stones just go around looking for chefs without placing calls to the best restaurants in town?" Lorraine begged.

"Hey Ella your phone has been ringing continuously and please stop eating like a pig." Paul nagged as he drank the remaining juice in the jug.I stuck out my tongue playfully and checked who the caller was. Why was Chef Michelle calling me?

"Hello Chef Michelle."

"Ella we're in an emergency"

" What?"

"Well Mr Stones is in need of a good cook and he needs you to work for him"

"Why me?"

"Well because he loved your food remember?"

"Okay Chef, Anything you say"

"Good so you'll resume tomorrow.Mr Stones car will be here as soon as 3pm tomorrow and we won't want to keep him waiting. He hates tardiness."

"Okay ma'am"

I swear I could hear jealousy oozing from her voice.Well who wouldn't be jealous? I was going to be a worker at the super hot Beck stone Anderson's residence.

"Why did she call you, I thought you didn't work on Saturdays?" Paul asked and I noticed that he looked flushed.So while I was on the phone he was at it again with Lorraine.

"Well I just got the job guys. I'll be cooking for Mr Stones." I rejoiced.

"How did you do it?" Lorraine gasped.

"He wanted the chef that cooked his spaghetti and they called me so"

"So you got the job. We need to celebrate this victory!" Lorraine screamed out in excitement.

I watched in amusement as they rushed to the bar to get drinks and more food from the fridge. I was going to enjoy this Saturday with my two friends and I wasn't going to let anything ruin it but I kept thinking of my mother.