Two weeks and a few days had passed since the approach of Joaquim, this one felt that he was going crazy. He couldn't stand being away from Roxanne.

He wanted to have her next to him at all times and forever. He no longer slept, she haunted his nights, all his thoughts always came back to Roxanne.

He was as if bewitched, he spent his time trying to get her but Roxanne, she was always trying to avoid her.

But what to do when Joaquim had arranged an office for Roxanne in his. Roxanne saw him all the time.

Joaquim still remembered the day when he had called her to the office around midnight. He wanted to be with her, he had made her come by inventing a pretext and it had worked.

Roxanne had come back with her Sleeping Beauty pajamas, he had found them so beautiful. But saying that since that day, she was angry and no longer spoke to him.

Joaquim was like possessed that day, he hadn't resisted the urge to put his lips on his neck and it had cost him dearly.

Joaquim was at the mall with that unbearable clara. He had agreed to accompany her shopping and he regretted it very much, she kept talking and trying on flirtatious clothes.

They were on the ground floor when Joaquim saw Roxanne accompanied by a man. His blood boiled with rage just seeing them laughing and holding hands.

He went towards them, leaving clara to speak in a vacuum.

'' hello miss babingui. he snapped in an annoyed voice.

He ogled the man next to her, he was not bad, quite tall but seemed small compared to him. Roxanne looked at him with a look filled with incomprehension, what was he doing here?

'' Hello sir. Roxanne answered suddenly uncomfortable.

She still hadn't forgotten what he had done that night. She was embarrassed, not easy to forget the fact that he had slammed her against the wall, had stuck his body to hers and had given her a hickey.

Roxanne had pushed him away, he may have apologized but she was pissed because he was trying to play with her when he was engaged to this Clara....

“You don't introduce me. Hearing her say what snapped her out of her thoughts.

'' Olivier, Mr. Kantag my boss, Mr. Kantag, Olivier my...

She didn't finish her sentence because Angel had jumped on her back.

“Where are the others? Roxanne asked the little one.

'' the... Answered she was pointing a direction with her finger.

“Hello Mr. Kantag. Angel greeted politely.

“Hello little one. He said lifting her up.

''Roxanne, won't you introduce us? said her sister edna slyly as she arrived.

Joaquim saw three women including Mélanie and another looking like her, there was also a little girl and a little boy and two men behind them.

'' Mr. Kantag my sisters edna, laura and melanie that you know. My three beautiful brothers Olivier, Samuel and Daniel and finally my little babies Ryan and Sophie. Introduced Roxanne with a fake smile.

'' my heart. Interposed a high-pitched voice that Roxanne knew too well.

Everyone turned to her.

'' Good morning all. Joaquim greeted politely, deliberately ignoring clara.

Joaquim wanted to be seen in front of Roxanne's family so he put on a warm face.

“Who are they? Clarified asked disdainfully.

'' look at her otherwise I'll tear your eyes out. Melanie growled.

'' calms you. Declared Roxanne while Melanie was already clashing with Clara.

'' excuse me. Said Joaquim.

Mr. Kantag walked away with clara.

'' he's too handsome, wow Roxanne you're too lucky. Melanie exclaimed.

'' what luck? tship. Roxanne replied.

“Plus he's super rich. Lord the dream. Laura continued.

'' you are crazy, it's my boss. Said by emphasizing the word boss.

“I already love him. Edna teased me. He is coming.

Mr. Kantag stood just behind me, I wanted to move but he trampled on my sandal.

“How about we invite your boss? Edna offered, smiling innocently.

“He must surely be very busy, isn't he sir?

'' no I have nothing planned. Contra attacked you this one.

Roxanne forced a smile that looked more like a grimace wondering why he was doing this.

The boys and children came back with the ice cream. They had all gone to the park, while Roxanne was sulking, the others were getting to know her boss.

'' Roxanne you are very calm today. Samuel pointed out to him.

She was disgusted and said she was trying to avoid him because he was acting too weird. She didn't answer and just looked at him. She continued to play with the children.

“Teach us a dance. begged Ryan.

Roxanne laughed, put on a moody song: I didn't do anything so Bella and happy. And they started dancing like crazy.

The children pushed her, someone caught her and her back was glued to the chest of... She instinctively moved away from him.

'' sorry... She said embarrassed.

The girls were in the kitchen cooking while the men were watching a football game on TV.

After they finished getting everything ready, they joined the men in the living room. They were making an impossible noise but Mr. Kantag stood a little apart.

Joaquim has only been admiring Roxanne since her arrival, she is so beautiful when she is happy. Joaquim finally felt happiness despite the fact that he was a little behind, this family was so special.

Joaquim had had a great day today, he had never smiled so much in a single day, this family is so funny, they argue almost all the time, make pointless debates.

Joaquim had spent very pleasant hours. There was an impossible hubbub in Laura's house, everyone was talking and laughing.

Roxanne went to answer when the doorbell rang.

''Paul is in the place. He shouted, pushing her to enter.

He entered ignoring Roxanne and went to kiss his sisters, he greeted the boys.

'' tsip. Said Roxanne going to sit down on the armchair.

“My little wife is sulking? Paul teased her as Roxanne ignored him all the more.

Paul went to Roxanne with his arms outstretched to give her a hug but Roxanne moved immediately. He started to move forward while Roxanne backed away, frowning.

She lost her balance and found herself on the ground, she burst out laughing and almost everyone did the same.

Joaquim him, displayed a small mocking smile but did not do more. Angel and Ryan had helped Roxanne up and she gave them each a big kiss.

Roxanne went to sit down in her place and Paul sat right next to her.

'' you are? asked Paul to Mr. Kantag.

'' he's my boss. she replied. Mr. Kantag my friend Paul, Paul Mr. Kantag my boss. Introduced Roxanne.

Paul and Joaquim glared at each other. Paul didn't appreciate the way his so-called boss looked at Roxanne, he was also a man and noticed that he liked Roxanne a lot.

Edna put on some music to lighten up the atmosphere that was starting to get quite heavy. Roxanne was the first to get up to dance, normal Roxanne loves dancing, you could say it's her second job since she's a choreographer.

She was followed by the others but Mr. Kantag was sitting watching her wiggle. Joaquim liked the atmosphere there was in the house even if all the songs were unknown to him.

'' I'm hungry. Sulked Roxanne touching her stomach.

Roxanne and Edna went to set the table. A few minutes later everyone was seated. Roxanne was in front of Monsieur and on his left was Paul. She fed Sophie, the baby of the family, she was only eight months old.

During the meal, Samuel told a few jokes which amused everyone. Roxanne was staring at her plate, not wanting to look up for fear of meeting this pair of eyes that had been staring at her since the beginning of the meal.

Why did he stare at her so much? It made him very uncomfortable.

'' come and help me. Roxanne asked Paul.

She got up to get the desserts in the kitchen and this one did the same.

“Does anyone need my muscles?

“What muscles? I don't see anything. she teased, pretending to search for her muscles. Take this.

“It smells good. Paul commented.

''I know, it's my favorite dessert.

A strawberry pie, Roxanne loved to make cakes because she was a big gourmet.

"Do you like your boss?

'' sorry? she asked, frowning.

“We'll talk later, here we go. He abruptly changed the subject.

'' you need help? A cold voice interposed.

Ah he was there, now I understand why he changed the subject.

'' No, it's okay thanks. Roxanne said with a fake smile.

Paul went out first with the cake but when Roxanne wanted to go out Joaquim stopped him by closing the door and stood in front of it.

“You run away from me. He pointed out to her.

“Push yourself please.

“Why run away from me? He asked, approaching her.

“I'm not running away from you. She said stepping back a few steps.

“If it's for the other night, I apologized. I was not in my normal state.

“Ok, now can I pass? She questioned, stepping back further.

The more Roxanne retreated the more Joaquim advanced. Joaquim bridged the few steps that separated them.

'' we must be expected so push on. Roxanne said trying to push him.

It was a real failure, he didn't even move an inch.

“Mom Roxanne? cried the voice of angel.

'' please. He begged her, hiding his rage.

Joaquim closed the space between the two even more. Roxanne felt her heartbeat become irregular.

'' Roxanne... Started daniel coming back.

Joaquim stepped back and Roxanne rushed out of the kitchen. Daniel said nothing and left.

Back in the dining room, Roxanne was trying to regulate her heartbeat. Mr. Kantag came to position himself just behind her. She immediately moved

waiting to finally be at the end of this evening.

Joaquim had been watching Roxanne and Paul laughing for quite a while now, Paul was a young man of Roxanne's age. Paul was very protective of his friend, Joaquim noticed it quickly given the killer looks that this little one was giving him.

It was around ten o'clock and Joaquim said to himself that it was time to go home, tomorrow he will go to work.

'' thank you for inviting me, I had a very nice day with you, I hope I can have this chance a second time. Joaquim thanked as Roxanne glared at him.

“We also had a nice time with you. Laura replied. Since you're leaving, could you walk Roxanne home.

'' what? No. I sleep here. Contra attacked you Roxanne.

“There's no room, Melanie, Olivier, Angel and Edna are already sleeping here.

'' Paul will take me home, see you tomorrow sir. She tried to get rid of him.

“Roxanne. Her big sister scolded her. Get out of here.

Roxanne rolled her eyes, determined not to go with him.

“Roxanne. She repeated, staring at me.

“I'm leaving too. Said Roxanne sulking.

Roxanne went to hug everyone except Laura.

“I'm going to say goodbye to my little babies. Roxanne confided, taunting Laura properly.

Joaquim greeted everyone kindly and went out to wait for Roxanne on the porch.

- The queen is leaving, bye. Roxanne giggled as she opened the door.

'' there was? Asked Joaquim with regard to Roxanne.

Roxanne passed him without giving him a word.

'' where are you going? He said when he saw her pass his car.

She ignored him again. Roxanne knew she was acting like a baby from always ignoring him.

Joaquim caught her without difficulty, holding her by the arm and turning her to face him.

'' I am talking to you.

'' I am coming back home. She answered his question. Could you let me go now.

“My car is the other way.

“I don't want to get into your car. She pointed out to him.

Roxanne's eyes widened when Joaquim carried her in a potato sack on his shoulder.

“Bring me down. she cried almost hysterically.

This time it was Joaquim's turn to ignore him.

“I'm going to scream rape. She threatened him.

Joaquim reached his car ignoring all his shouts and insults. He pushed her back into the passenger seat and slammed the door.

Roxanne sat back in the seat to keep herself from getting out of that car. It wouldn't do her any good except to wear herself out even more than she already was because he was sure to catch up with her.

Joaquim entered the cabin, closing the door violently, he squeezed the volon tightly in order to contain his anger. He wanted to be with her at all times but apparently Roxanne only wanted the opposite of what he wanted.

Roxanne refrained from telling him to slow down he was driving so fast, he increased the speed and Roxanne wanted to cry, she didn't want to die tonight.

“Please slow down. She begged with tears in her eyes, her heart pounding.

Joaquim increased the speed, he wanted to make her crack.

“Say you'll do whatever I want and I'll slow down.

'' I do not want to die. she whimpered.

Joaquim was good at speed, he knew what he was doing, he wasn't going to kill them, he just wanted to make her crack. He increased the speed again.

“I'll do whatever you want, I promise. I swear... she cried.

Mr. Kantag finally slowed down, Roxanne took a deep breath to regulate her heartbeat.

''I hate you.'' she launched with a very dark look after having dried her tears.

Joaquim smirked, the important thing is that she said she would do whatever he wants.

He parked in front of the building, Roxanne tried to open it but the door was stuck. He wasn't serious. she wondered.

She turned back to him and noticed that he was sitting comfortably in his seat with his arms crossed, looking at her with mischievous eyes.

'' serious ? Roxanne said shocked, holding her head.

'' what? he asked innocently.

'' please. She whispered pleadingly.

Roxanne was tired and she was fed up with her little game. He unlocked the doors and Roxanne left the cabin immediately.

When she entered her home, she went straight to her bedroom to go to bed.

The next day, Roxanne was already ready around six-thirty. She walked out of her building and noticed a gorgeous BMW parked nearby. Most of the passers-by with amazed eyes just like her.

When she saw the person who came out Roxanne was very surprised. She continued on her way but someone blocked her way, she wanted to go around him but he grabbed her by the waist.

Roxanne abruptly moved away from him.

'' what are you doing here ? Roxanne asked.

“Come see you my beauty. Answered Mike, darting a perverse look at her.

Roxanne had met Mike at the company, he was the son of one of the collaborators of the box, he had approached him more than once but Roxanne pushed him away gently. But this one did not understand that she did not want him, nor to get into a relationship.

'' stop, I already told you you are very charming but you don't interest me so...

“It will come as it goes my love. He cut her off trying to grab her arm.

Roxanne giggled nervously. It's not true, he never understands or what? thought Roxanne.

“I would like to go to work so please leave me alone. Finished by turning back and leaving.

Arrival at the company Roxanne went to Olivia's office but she hadn't arrived yet, in the hallway she saw Julien.

'' Hello. She saluted briefly, continuing on her way to avoid him.

“Roxanne, wait. She said taking his hand.

'' yes?

“If you're free tonight, we could go to dinner. Julien offered him with his eternal charming smile.

Roxanne didn't want to get caught up in her game because according to rumors Julien was a great womanizer, his relationships never had a tomorrow.

“I have to babysit my nephews tonight, sorry. But thank you as well for the invitation. she lied.

'' OK. He said once again disappointed as he left.

Roxanne went to have a coffee for Mr. Kantag and headed for the office.

As she entered, she saw this clara once again. Roxanne was in over her head to see her, Clara never stopped spitting at her.

She put the coffee on Mr. Kantag's desk, he looked annoyed as usual and went to sit on his chair.

Joaquim was fed up with Clara, how could she not understand that he didn't want her. She kept saying everywhere that they were engaged. Joaquim regretted having thought of asking her in marriage in order to satisfy his mother's desire.

“Clara go away. He repeated once again.

'' but my love... she mewled in her high-pitched voice.

''I am not your love, there is nothing between us. OK ? He yelled, losing patience. You were my mistress and that's it, it's over.

'' but... She said approaching him.

'' out. he yelled.

Clara was just a treacherous woman, possessing an exaggerated love for money. She was smart enough to find another man to stick with.

Roxanne looked at the scene with pain for Clara, it's not nice to break up with someone like that but she didn't connect anymore. As even this woman was the devil incarnate, she is very mean, so on the other side Roxanne was happy.

Clara left with crocodile tears in her eyes. Roxanne continued to fiddle with her phone.

'' Roxanne called her boss softly after a few minutes.

Roxanne frowned surprised that he called her by her first name. It was the second time and she thought his first name was different when he pronounced it.

Roxanne joined her office in less than two.

'' Yes ​​sir.

sit down.

Roxanne sat dreading the discussion.

-we will have a great collaboration with an Italian brand in a month and Olivia has been chosen to represent the company. She will work in Italy during this time. He explained as Roxanne drank in his words.

Joaquim knew that the two were very close and he didn't want Roxanne to worry about Olivia's sudden disappearance.

“She didn't tell me about it. Said Roxanne disappointed.

“She only found out yesterday. He defended her.

At the end of the day, Roxanne was tired. Mr. Kantag had been very different today. Roxanne noticed. He had been very professional, he did not have the behavior of the last days.

Joaquim had taken this day on himself, trying to stay as far away from Roxanne as possible in order to think about how to make her accept him, thinking about how he felt for Roxanne.

Yes he did feel something for her but didn't know what yet. Maybe love. It had been useless since he was still as tormented as before.

Since she had finished early, Roxanne had gone to the dance hall to free herself a little.

The next day when she entered the company, she noticed that everyone was weird, there was something wrong. Roxanne noticed just by seeing the faces people were making.

“Please what's going on. she asked Judith who sometimes worked with Hélène.

“Mister Kantag had an accident yesterday. she snapped as Roxanne's eyes widened and her heart pounded.

To be continued....