LOVE CRADLE

Obstinately

Michael nodded with a sleepy face in Rico's arms, the boy seemed very happy with Rico.

Sisca seemed unhappy to see that she should be the one holding Michael, I was jealous Sisca thought with a feeling of sadness.

Jealous of the fact that Michael is now clingy with his new nanny, is this the feeling of other mothers who leave work and leave their children in the care of others?

His sad feelings confused him to be dear to Michael, but the boy was only a small part of his life?

The responsibility he shouldered to the best of his ability, it was indeed true but wasn't his career at the top of the list?

Did ya?

Had it been, wouldn't he have tried so much harder last night to please Steven?

Will he immediately reject Steven's offer, and handle it professionally and wisely?

"Jeez that's right" Rico commented rudely.

Disperse the dreamy mind of Sisca.

"Do you really want to go into the office?"

"Gosh Sisca, you don't have a brain, do you?"

"You're not well"

How long hasn't anyone worried about him like that?

When did he last experience it?

When both of her parents were alive?

The thought frightened Sisca, she felt as if her feet had suddenly stepped on a very unstable ground and her body was sucked into it.

Emotional attitudes are the weakness of women, who always trap and mislead them.

Weaknesses, which during the centuries of worship, were exploited by men with heartlessness.

Well Sisca doesn't want to be exploited by anyone, "I think I have the right to determine, right?" sisca crunchy.

Sisca did not dare to look at Rico, even though her voice sounded steady. He noticed an irritated look, which emanated out of Rico's eyes.

"Bring Michael down and give him breakfast, please Rico?" pinta Sisca crisp.

Still don't want to see", today I want to leave early, I have a lot to do ".

Rico seemed to be able to read Sisca's mind very precisely and accurately, as the man did not move from there and instead said in a mocking tone.

"For example, calling Steven and apologizing, because last night just ran away?".

Without being able to prevent Sisca's face from turning red, how could Rico know his way of thinking?

The displeased look in Rico's eyes, showed the man's feelings for her.

Sisca wanted to scream saying that Rico did not understand, did not know the financial difficulties he was experiencing.

"Is that what you're going to do?", urged Rico in a gentle tone.

Sisca was too stunned, to not have time to scold Rico for his question.Rico's insinuating voice made Sisca face the man with her head raised, and her eyes lit up defiantly.

"I don't think that's any of your business, do you?"

"Your gear has changed, apparently Sisca?"

Sisca gasped at the intent behind those calmly spoken words, to the point of not not noticing that Rico called her by a small name.

Suddenly Sisca felt the need to explain, her intention to do so.

"I panicked all night" Sisca said in a hoarse voice.

"I'm being silly and unprofessional ".

"Oh so, so this time you're going to handle it differently, right? this time you're gonna let him manipulate you, to sleep with him, aren't you?"

Rico's tense mouth loosened a little, when he heard Sisca's rebuttal.

"You're deceiving yourself into thinking he's willing to accept anything other than that" Rico said.

For a moment Sisca realized that her words were true. Last night he had knocked down Steven's self-esteem, and it could only recover if Sisca was willing to give up and humiliate herself in front of the man.

Sisca's shoulders sank wearyly, her eyes looking out the window looking desperate.

Yesterday night he missed a golden opportunity, just out of panic he just wasted it.

Sloppy like a child who knows nothing, and that's just because he can't bear to imagine Steven touching his body.

"I should have dealt with it wisely ".

The words were more directed at himself than at Rico, but Rico heard them and ridiculed them.

"Hows it?

By letting Steven think you'd sleep with him, then back off at the last minute?

You want to run a business like that, Sisca?

Nah! sisca shivered in dislike, the shadow Rico portrayed for her.

"I have to go to the office" Sisca said in a flat tone.

He knew that from his tone of voice, Rico thought his words had forced Sisca to cancel her plans to contact Steven.

Rico has shown Sisca that there is nothing more to do, he has got a chance and he has wasted it.

The goddess Fortuna may not approach her again, and if not...

If not. he can lose everything he pioneered.think sad sisca.

Suddenly Sisca moved, grimacing withstanding the pain in her leg.

He was already awake and fully dressed, but strangely he felt weak and it was not only because of his feet.

His throat was itchy, and he repeatedly had to hold back so as not to shiver.

"I must depart", he said, surprised to hear his hoarse voice.

Sisca wished that she was not sick, seeing that Rico frowned. He had hoped Rico forbade him to leave, he must have hallucinated thinking like that.

"Did Michael have a seat to ride in the car?"

This question came up with a sudden shock, not understanding the intent of Rico's question.

"Basket to carry or something, so he can sit safely while I support you. "

"Actually you can - you can take my Ferrari, but with those shiny feet putting one tooth in I don't think you can".

Carrying his Ferrari?

Sisca's eyes widened slightly realizing the pleasure of sitting in the car, and letting Rico deliver it.

Then his panic arose realizing how dangerous such a weakness was, he had struggled during his adult life to live independently and rigidly.

He will not throw away the results of his hard work so far, just because the head is dizzy and the legs are throbbing.

"I can take a taxi".

"No need, by the way can you come downstairs or..."

"Of course you can."

Sisca is not sure but to distract Rico to her, Sisca tells her the storage of a baby seat that can be tied up in the back seat of the car.

Sisca can drive quite well but he was impressed too, seeing the way Rico drives his Ferrari with enough confidence.

the man has driving skills and talent that may be described as macho, although sisca does not like to use such exaggerated terms.