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 Helène.

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

an accident... Roxanne repeated softly. Lord.

Roxanne began to panic, her heartbeat redoubled in intensity.

“He... Is he okay? She stammered in panic.

'' We do not know anything. She replied, shrugging her shoulders.

Roxanne started tidying her nails, she was so stressed. Roxanne whipped out her phone and called Mr. Kantag. He didn't answer until the third ring.

'' hi.

“Sir... Are you okay? she asked worried.

“I sent a car to pick you up, get out of the building. he ordered, hanging up.

He's serious, I worry and he hangs up on me. thought Roxanne. So it's nothing serious, thank you lord. Thought Roxanne

She left the building and began to look from right to left but saw nothing.

'' miss. Called him a man.

Roxanne jumped as she turned to the man. He was in his thirties, he's tall with an athletic build and super cute too.

Roxanne noticed that she wasn't the only one ogling the other, he was doing the same too.

“Follow me, Joaquim patiently awaits your presence. He said heading towards a spectacular car.

He never drives in a less conspicuous car? Roxanne wondered.

In the car, Roxanne watched the man from the rear view mirror, wondering who he was. In any case, he wasn't one of Mr. Kantag's employees, he was too classy for that.

“I'm a friend to Joaquim. He said, meeting her gaze in the rearview mirror.

Roxanne cocked her head to the left, squinting and continued to watch him.

“I've seen you before. She told him thinking.

She opened her eyes wide when she remembered. He was the man who had accosted Rosia a few months ago when they went out to the nightclub.

“ah. she said simply, pretending to concentrate on the landscape before her.

They had been driving for nearly an hour and Roxanne was getting fed up.

'' Are we nearly there yet? Asked Roxanne like a child in a hurry to arrive.

“in two three minutes. The man simply told him.

-what's your name? Roxanne asked so her minutes wouldn't be as boring as the previous ones.

''Philip. He replied curtly.

'' OK. Was the only thing Roxanne said so as not to come off as a pushover.

They entered a magnificent road whose two sides were lined with trees. This road ended in front of a very imposing black gate. The gates opened which gave way to a more than magnificent residence.

“Wow. Roxanne exclaimed with bright eyes.

“terminus you can get off. Said Philippe kindly.

-thank you.

Roxanne came down and her gaze began to roam the exterior with enthusiasm, the facade was modern with a few touches reminiscent of the old.

She slapped her forehead, Roxanne had completely forgotten what she was here for. She knocked on the massive door, which opened on a woman who looked easily thirty years old.

She had a few traits with Mr. Kantag and Roxanne deduces that it was surely her sister. She is a very beautiful woman with golden gray eyes, a cute little face and a model body. Roxanne was almost jealous.

'' hello. She smiled at him. You are?

'' Roxanne the secretary of mister Kantag. She introduced herself, smiling back at him.

'' Between.

She moved away and Roxanne entered the sumptuous house. Wow, she wanted to cry so much everything was beautiful and represented luxury.

'' you are very beautiful. The woman complimented her.

Roxanne gave an embarrassed smile.

'' thanks you too. Roxanne replied.

“Good my brother is waiting for you, I'm your guide. She joked which made Roxanne smile.

He took an elevator that took them to the third level. This house is huge, well decorated and super well built. Her little architect's spirit came back to her.

They arrived in front of a door anchored in solid wood after walking along a long corridor.

“I was delighted to meet you, I have to go. See you next time.

'' what is your name? Him. Roxanne asked with a broad smile.

Mr. Kantag's sister is very charming, she seems sweet and kind. They are clearly contrary children.

“Michaela.

“Lovely, but you said you're leaving. What ? Roxanne asked offline.

Roxanne had noticed that the house was very quiet, there was probably no one except the three. Michaela couldn't leave, otherwise she would find herself alone with him in a house of several hundred square meters.

“I was just waiting for your arrival in order to leave. She justified herself. Joaquim is very growling, don't annoy him. She advised her as she left.

She is serious ? Roxanne gave a nervous chuckle before knocking on the door.

'' Come in. A voice sighed.

Roxanne entered a room that was too beautiful, she is masculineRoxanne with only rather dark colors. This room is huge, it surely makes my entire apartment. Thought Roxanne

She was so busy admiring the room that when a clearing of the throat was heard she jumped. Her gaze turned to the sound and she saw Mr. Kantag sitting in an armchair.

Her face had a few scratches which didn't detract from her beauty, Roxanne opened her eyes wide to discover her left foot in plaster.

'' hello. Said Roxanne approaching. You are hurt? she asked worriedly.

Roxanne knew her question was the most stupid.

“Come closer. ordered Joaquim.

He had waited impatiently for her arrival. Joaquim had been afraid that he would never see his beautiful face again when that car had hit him.

Roxanne approached and knelt in front of him.

“Yes, do you need anything? Roxanne asked, narrowing her eyes.

'' Again . He told her as Roxanne moved even closer.

'' Again.

Roxanne's face was only inches from his. Joaquim kept staring at her lips, he advanced even more and when his lips brushed those of Roxanne, she pulled back abruptly.

Roxanne glared at him, not knowing what he was playing.

'' what am I doing here? she asked, pulling away from him.

“Since I'm recovering, you'll come work here with me. To save you five hours of travel, you will live here until I recover. He enumerated seriously.

Roxanne laughed thinking he was joking.

Roxanne stopped laughing when she realized again that he wasn't joking.

“You're kidding aren't you? She asked with an annoyed face.

"Do I look like I'm kidding? Said Joaquim staring at her.

“No, but I can't live here. she exclaimed, getting up.

“You can't or you don't want to? he questioned seriously.

Roxanne pouted and glared at him. She didn't want to live with her boss, it didn't make sense, she bit her bottom lip.

“Are you also going to ask all your employees to live here?

Joaquim took a long, heavy breath as he closed his eyes. Why is she so hard to convince?

'' respond please. He insisted emphasizing each word.

'' I do not want. She hissed softly, lowering her gaze.

'' why?

He is serious? Why? thought Roxanne.

“It's unprofessional, I can't live at my boss's house. Listed Roxanne, running her hands over her face.

''You promised to do whatever wants. He reminded her.

Joaquim didn't want to come to that, he was sure she was going to accept when she saw his condition, but apparently that wasn't the case.

Joaquim heard a nervous laugh come out of Roxanne's mouth.

“I was scared, that doesn't count.

'' You promised. He recalled in an icy voice.

'' alright, as you wish. Roxanne replied slyly as she sat down.

“You're not worried about me? Joaquim asked in a harsh voice with a hint of disappointment.

“Not anymore, you're fine, I'm very happy about that. Roxanne replied, smiling at him.

Joaquim felt his heart warm up listening to this, he was not nothing for her.

'' so...uh... Roxanne stammered dusting the couch.

"Come on, ask me what you want.

“Your accident. Started Roxanne quietly.

“Not now, we won't talk about it later. replied Joaquim, breathing slowly.

Joaquim didn't want to talk about it because he wasn't sure yet that his accident could be premeditated.

'' are you doing well? she asked worried.

“I would like to sleep, can you help me?

Roxanne stared at him for a moment, it's weird. She thought to herself. From what she had heard, Mr. Kantag never asked anyone for help, he was too proud for that.

But then why was he doing it with her?

“Of course, how? Roxanne replied to the west because of her thoughts.

'' come.

Roxanne walked over to him and squatted down in front of him.

'' my sister. He said, closing his fists tightly, not supporting their closeness, his perfect sweetness tickling his nostrils.

Joaquim closed his eyes.

-She's gone, are you in pain somewhere? Asked Roxanne stressed and almost panicked.

Joaquim suddenly opened his eyes. She was not his yet. Joaquim thought regretfully.

“No, I want to go to bed. He repeated with a small sad smile.

Roxanne understood then how he wanted her to help him. She had to support him to his bed.

'' Okay.

Roxanne helped him up, she put Joaquim's arm around his neck so as to support him. And it was just when she realized that she was tiny and that he weighed tons, she noticed that he was trying not to put all his weight on her.

She was indebted to him, Roxanne walked with long steps, looking at Joaquim's plastered foot, he was skipping a document.

'' gently. She ordered in a soft voice when Joaquim put his sick foot on the ground.

After at least three minutes of walking, they had finally reached the bed. Roxanne made him sit down gently, she placed her feet on the mattress, being very careful.

"Aren't you lying down? Roxanne suggested.

Mr. Kantag nodded and after she took off those sandals, Roxanne helped her down onto the mattress.

'' I go.

'' where are you going ? he asked grabbing her by the wrist.

“Get my things for the next few days. Roxanne replied, freeing her wrist from that firm and robust hand. By the way, is there anyone else here?

“Does that bother you? replied Joaquim angrily.

“I don't know the way. Roxanne said scratching her head, ignoring her question.

Joaquim had a small smile on the corner, she's such an airhead sometimes.

After Joaquim called his driver, Roxanne clearly unaware of his existence, to come and get her, Roxanne went to sit on the couch.

His phone buzzed, it was a video call from his brother. She answered it as she saw Mr. Kantag staring at her.

Say that mister is sleepy but he was just looking at her instead of sleeping. thought Roxanne.

“Hi, little one. Started his brother.

“tsuip, who is your little one?

“You are my baby girl. He provoked me.

Roxanne hated the fact that Manu called her little, simply because she was his big sister, but he never understood that. Always behaving as if he were her big one.

“In short, how is it? When are you coming back ? She bombarded him with questions.

“Cool, I don't know yet. He replied, frowning. You do not work today ?

She didn't know, was she working at the moment or not? No, she was just helping him, she wasn't working.

'' Nope...

'' who is it? Mr. Kantag's gruff voice cut her off.

His eyes moved away from the phone to land on him, he was sitting on the bed and looking at her in a funny way.

'' it is my brother. She told him simply, concentrating on the phone.

Manu had his eyebrows furrowed to the max.

'' who was it? Manu questioned, looking at her intensely.

'' my boss.

'' your boss, he began. You're not in business.... Resolved you it by observing what was behind it.

'' I'm busy, bye. she cut her off, hanging up.

Manu was very protective, she didn't want him to start talking to her about men and shame her in front of her boss. He contacted her again but Roxanne decided not to answer.

'' come here. growled Joaquim.

Roxanne felt like a little girl who was about to be scolded. She stood in front of him with her arms crossed.

“My driver is downstairs. He warned him. But come home quickly, we have to talk. He finished, staring intently at her.

Roxanne was at the bottom of her building, she took a deep breath, not knowing what to do. Should she really go live with her boss?

She didn't know, when she had accepted, she hadn't been honest. She continued to walk, still disoriented when she saw her neighbor near the front door.

'' good morning Marc. she greeted kindly.

“Hello Roxanne, how are you? He replied, taking me in his arms.

Roxanne accepted his hug and moved away from him a few seconds later.

'' thank you for your help, thanks to you my mom is fine and I am grateful to you. He thanked me, smiling at me.

'' it's nothing you would have done the same for me.

Roxanne was very happy to have been able to help someone, yesterday when she had returned, she had seen Mrs. West slumped on the stairs, her famous stairs that few people take. Roxanne had rushed towards her and noticed that she was bleeding a lot from the head.

'' madam? You hear me? she asked.

Roxanne, stressed as ever and unable to breathe, she had taken off her sweater, raising Madame West's head, she had tried to stop the bleeding by placing her sweater over the opening.

Roxanne stressed as ever, her heart beating wildly. After calling the emergency services, she began to talk to him so that this one does not close her eyes.

Help arrived and Roxanne helped them place her on the stretcher keeping her hand behind Mrs. West's head.

“You are a very good person, so kind, caring and sweet. he complimented sincerely.

'' thank you. Roxanne almost whined.

She didn't feel nice, she had agreed to live with him but not sincerely, her goal was to go home and stay there. But she now felt like a mean woman, who only thinks of herself.

She was going to leave a wounded and sick man alone at home. Arrived in her apartment she closed the door and leaned against it.

'' you're a monster. she said softly to herself.

Roxanne was always used to helping people but with Joaquim she felt things were different. She knew that living at home was going to be a very complicated thing for her.

Back in the cabin after packing for the next few days, Roxanne was chatting a bit with peter, the driver. He was a very nice man, in his forties, he is blond with curly hair and brown eyes, of rather rounded build and he had worked for Mr. Kantag for about five years.

Roxanne hadn't been shy about asking two or three questions about Joaquim, such as if he had always been so cold, without emotion. When Peter answered *yes, since I've known him he's always been like that*

“Was that your boyfriend? Peter asked looking at her through the mirrors.

“No, just a neighbor. Roxanne replied, laughing sincerely.

he looked grateful. he continued.

“If you continue, I'll think you're spying on me. Roxanne laughed, bursting out laughing.

Peter is good company, he is funny, nice or a little curious but he is very sociable and Roxanne liked him a lot.

'' Of course not. He said in a falsely outraged voice which accentuated Roxanne's laughter.

To be continued....