BILLIONAIRE TYCOON RELUCTANT NANNY

Avery gazed down at her adorable babies,her biggest treasures not a day goes by that she doesn't thank the heavens for giving her,Alexis,Alexa and Alex.At one point in her life she'd thought she would never experience motherhood but sometimes faith has other plans for us.

Giving them each one last kiss she took the baby monitor and made her way to the kitchen where she began the process of cleaning and sterilizing their bottles,for eight month olds they drink and eat alot not that she was complaining it shows her they are healthy.

Halfway through she heard a loud knock on her door,she wonder who it could be so late.The second she opened the door she wished she hadn't,her sister was staring back at her she's the last person Avery expected since she stole her diamond necklace Avery was about to slam the door in her face when she shoved past her.

Nicole's drug addiction has caused serious problems for her almost resulting in her losing the triplets.And to make matters worse her sister refuses to get help for her addiction."Get out of my apartment Nicole."She said. But instead of answering her Nicole went about opening her kitchen cupboards and fridge."Nicole."

"Nice to see you too sis."She replied drinking the juice with her mouth instead of using a glass like normal people do.

"What do you want?"Avery knows it was a stupid thing to ask because what else can her sister want except money to feed her uncontrollable habits."If it's money forget about it.I'm not giving you another cent not after you stole from me."

"I had to Avery,I owed some guys money and if I didn't pay it would've led to serious consequences."Avery stared at her older sister,Nicole is so beautiful with her long brown hair hazel eyes and creamy white skin Avery could never understand why her sister chose to fall into their mother's footsteps and there are days that she fears that Nicole will end up like their mother did.

Dying of an overdose and being dumped in an alley.Avery cannot count how many times she's talked to her sister but the outcome always remain the same with Nicole refusing any kind of help."Can I crash here for the night.I promise I'll be gone before the triplets wake up tomorrow morning."

Avery was about to decline but she spoke."Please Avery.I know I shouldn't have stolen from you and I'm sorry.Thank you for not reporting me."

"I didn't report you because you're my sister Nicole but you must stop this behavior.What if I'd been someone else they wouldn't have had any empathy for your actions."Avery walked over to her."It's not too late to get help.You can have a better life Nikki."

"Not all of us are cut out for change sis."She stalked over to the living room and kicked of her shoes before slumping down on the couch."You lucky you made it out Avery.Let's leave things the way they are."

Avery could see this is another conversation that will lead to nothing, every time she wants to help Nicole her sister brings up her past,a life she'd forgotten and left behind.A life she wasn't proud of but thanks to the triplets things have changed,they brought meaning to her life,they saved her.

A fact she's grateful for,now she's a mother and also a nanny for a famous model and her husband who's a producer.It's easy to fall prey and victim to the hard lifestyle here in Vegas especially if you have nothing,no family,no home and no money she's just glad she got out when she did.Motherhood has changed her and she's more happier than she's ever been when she'd been a stripper.

She was about to open her mouth to talk but Nicole was already fast asleep Avery fetched a blanket and covered her with it.If only she could help her sister,if only Nicole can accept her helping hand.If only she had made better choices,if only she didn't have a fucked up childhood,who knows how things might have turned out for her or her sister.

Avery dragged herself to bed too. Tomorrow is another long day of work at the Armstrong mansion,Avery adore their one year old twin girls and they are such quiet kids to take care of.Next month will be six months since she began to work for them.

Catalina Armstrong is spanish but one day on a tour she met and fell in love with her husband Kent Armstrong.Avery envy her for the beautiful life she has,a life woman like herself will never have.A man that adores and love you a man that would do anything for you.

She's accepted she'll never find such a man and after the triplets father's cold,harsh demeanor she told herself she'll never let any man in anymore.He treated her no different than a prostitute and the check he had slammed down in the palm of her hand had made her feel more degrading.Like she was nothing.

Till date she never cashed the check because if she had she would've been no different from a prostitute and that isn't what she'd been.Despite of how they had met and where it still didn't give him the right to assume she was a working girl when in reality she'd been only a stripper nothing more.

No man has ever made her feel worthless but he had and till date it still hurts deeply because here she is,she had fallen pregnant and had his babies.Babies he has no clue about.A small part of her hates him for the way he had acted and behaved but what can one expect from rich people they always think they above you and you beneath them.A mistake she'll never repeat.Sighing deeply she willed her eyes shut...

Alexandro's gaze scanned the club,he's been in here for an hour he has ordered his third scotch and still the one woman he's looking for isn't here. Two years ago in this club he had met her Amber Storm,and he'd been drawn to her like a moth to a flame just looking at her had his blood rush with fire and adrenaline.

His friends had brought him here for his bachelor party and man did she give him a night to remember or should he say weekend.The softness of her fair skin the smoothness of her straight golden red hair and the way she would tease him with her sensual mouth.She has a body of a goddess, a real temptress,a seductress and a very passionate woman.

A woman that till date he remembers very well,he's had many before and after her but she is one woman that has stuck on his mind and thoughts.Strippers has never been his thing but she had proven him otherwise and tonight here he was again looking for her but he cannot see her.

His body is restless,his mind is working over time,the nightmares are back and more stronger than before.Normally a few hours in the gym helps but not lately and when he's like this there's nothing a warm willing body doesn't fix and she is one woman he wants.Now.With her he forgets.He forgot who he was.

Where he comes from. And all the painful memories he has buried deep down.He can forget the playboy and womanizer he is.He saw a brunette making her way over to him, those five inch heels making her legs look endless,she had nothing on except for a red thong and matching bra her curly hair was loose and bouncing with each step she took.

Any other night he would've been interested but not tonight tonight he came here looking and wanting only one woman.Amber Storm.She rested her hand on his thigh,slowly it inch higher,next she tugged on his tie forcing him to stand."How about we go somewhere private."She whispered into his ear.Next thing he knew she led him upstairs to the VIP rooms.Up here the decor is more darker,velvet red the lights are more dimmer soft music played in the background.

Not too gently she shoved him down on a chair and slowly stalked over to the pole that's in the center of the room.

She performed for him and he must say she's pretty good,a few minutes went by before she came over to him and lap danced on top of him.He was there but not really there,certain stormy grey eyes are haunting him.He wanted her and he wants to know where she is.

Sensing his aloof distant manner she stopped dancing."Sorry."He muttered standing up."You're a very beautiful woman but I didn't come here for a good time.I need information about someone."She looked hesitant,wary."I'm not a cop."He assured her."If you help me with what I want I'll make it worth your while."

"What do you wanna know."A smile spread across his face,there's nothing money cannot do.

"I'm looking for Amber Storm.Where is she?"He asked."Is she working tonight."She shook her head."When will she be in."

"She doesn't work here anymore.Amber quit two years ago no one has seen or heard from her since."She answered.

"Where can I find her.Do you perhaps have her phone number."

She held his gaze for a while."I don't know.She changed numbers."Alex could see she was lying to him so far she's been honest but her response now wasn't the truth.He took out his wallet and gave her a few hundred dollar bills.

"Thanks for your time..."He waited for a name.

"Venus."She replied.

"Thanks for your time Venus."With that he strolled out the room down the stairs and out of Palomino Club.Taking out his cell he called Pablo."I have a job for you."He said,climbing into the back seat of his waiting Mercedes c-class.

"Avery."She turned to face Mrs Armstrong,she's just put little Bella and Rosa down for their afternoon naps.

"Yes Mrs Armstrong."

"We've been through this Avery."She reminded her."It's Catalina please."

"I'm sorry Mrs Catalina."Her tone apologetic.

"Much better."Catalina said with a warm smile."Leave the Mrs out if you can." Avery nodded her head."I need to talk to you about my upcoming tour,meet me downstairs in the kitchen."

"I'll be right there."Avery knows she has a two month upcoming tour but what does it have to do with her she wonder.After making sure the twins are okay she went downstairs.This house is massive,it has seven bedrooms and eight full bathrooms the beautiful ocean front view is magnificent.

Avery always gets blown away by it when she comes to work each day.Having to wake up to such luxury must be heavenly.The all white kitchen is a real master piece and is fit for a chef,their housekeeper Margaret is taking good care of the place.

"Take a seat."Avery did as she said,a cup of coffee was slid across the kitchen island to her."The twins couldn't have asked for a better nanny than you."She began."You've done a good job in taking care of them even my husband agrees we've had different nannies come and go but none of them did a great job.I like you and this six month trial has left me without a doubt that you'd be the perfect nanny for our girls.Kent and I've decided it would be best if you start working full time as our nanny."

Avery was honored and happy that they've chosen her but as much as she would love the idea.She can't.She has another job as a nanny and if she wants them to survive she has to have two jobs in order to provide for her and the triplets,they are at an age where they are very demanding.

Her job as a nanny doesn't make as much as she had working as a stripper but it's a decent job especially since she's a mother."Catalina,I'm honored you chose me but unfortunately I'm gonna have to decline."Avery hates disappointing the one woman who had given her a chance when no one wanted.

"Why?What's wrong."

"For one I'm also working for Mrs Williams,not only that if I work here full time then it means I'm gonna have to move in and I can't."

"Because of your babies."Catalina said,she just nod her head."I understand. Would it make a difference if I tell you it's okay if you move in with them.I'll pay you double what you getting now and give you what Mrs Williams is offering you."Avery literally choked on her coffee that she just sipped.Was she serious her next words said so."We don't wanna lose you Avery and with my two month tour just three weeks away it would put my mind at ease knowing they are with someone I trust."

"Can I think about it."Avery asked.

"Of course.I'd appreciate an answer soon though.Kent is also leaving for Miami soon and before he does I'd like us to finalize everything."Her cell beeped."I have to go.Work is calling.Bring over your babies,I'd like to meet them."She left leaving Avery to wonder if she really meant it.

If she turns down this good offer it would be her loss on the other hand how can she stay here when she has a sister like Nicole,once her sister sees where she's working Nicole won't hold back in helping herself to a few expensive art pieces.She can't lose this job or else she'll be homeless and living out on the streets with the triplets she can't afford that.

Child protective services won't hesitate to take away her babies especially after they've given her a warning.Never again will she ever entrust Nicole with her babies a mistake that had almost cost her dearly.

Later that day she called Claire,the triplets babysitter she stood at the window of the twins's playroom and watched how they were playing."Hey Claire.Just checking in."She said.

"They absolutely find Avery.Can we expect you soon."She asked.

"That's why I called.I'll be late tonight Mrs Armstrong is attending a function and asked me to stay back late.Will you be okay with them."

"Yes.Don't worry."

How can she not,especially with Nicole around."Please don't open the door for Nicole or anyone else."

"Understood.See you soon."Avery can't wait for her day off tomorrow she doesn't get to spend much time with her babies.Come tomorrow she'll make the most of their time together.A red Ferrari came up the drive way Avery knew it's Catalina's younger brother.Julio.

He always comes to visit his older sister she's heard they have a older brother too but he's mostly in Spain because of his business.Not once has Avery met him,but yesterday afternoon she had heard Catalina telling Margaret he's here for a few days two weeks at most.She wonders why she puts her nose where it doesn't belong moving away from the window she joined Bella and Rosa on the floor.

"Thank you Pablo."He said after scanning through the file he'd given him.Your hard work will be well rewarded.The elder gentleman silently excused himself so his boss could finish reading the file.He finally has a name.Avery Ross a.k.a Amber Storm.It's been a full week since the night at the club.

A full week of looking for her,she's staying in Carson city he has her address but no number. It's unusual for him to run after any woman but she haunts him and he won't rest until he finds the answer why.

The fact that he can't find anything concrete about her only intrigues him more,what is she trying to hide or from who is she hiding.He intends to find out and it starts by paying her a little visit.

Avery had been surprised when she'd gotten a call from Natalie this morning saying she needed to see her.Nat had been her dancing partner at Palomino Club the two of them had hit if off as friends but since her departure from there she never called or saw her again.She meant it when she vowed to leave her old life behind and starting a new one with her babies.Nat is on her way over here Avery had given her her address,the triplets are sleeping but she knows it won't stay that way for long.When the door bell rang she went to open the door for her.She didn't change in this time."Hey Stormy."She greeted.

"Please don't call me that."Avery answered,she's not that woman anymore. She's Avery Ross."Can I get you anything."

"No.I can't stay long.I only came to leave a message."She said.

"I was surprised you called."Avery admitted.

"Some rich guy came looking for you at the club."Avery stiffen at her words.

Who could it be?Who from her past is looking for her.She's finally start her life afresh she doesn't need a blast from the past to come and ruin it for her.A life she tried so hard to forget.A life she left behind.She wonder who the person is she had many rich clients whom she'd entertained privately but it never went further than touching the club had a strict policy about clients becoming too touchy.

Only one man had ever intimately touched her and where had that got her,pregnant with a big fat check and all alone.Never again will she be so stupid as to listen to her head."Who was it?"She asked.

"I don't know.He didn't give his name.All he wanted to know was if you're still working there and if I knew where you were."

"You didn't tell him."She said her voice on edge,she wonder who this mystery man was.

"I don't know anything."Nat said."You're really hiding yourself."

"I'm not hiding.I have a new life and I don't want a daily remainder of my past."

"We miss you at the club.Scott has been complaining about your departure because there are a few clients who keeps on asking about you.Will you ever consider coming back."Natalie doesn't know she had given birth to triplets in fact no one knows a part from her sister and boss.

She shook her head."That life isn't for me Venus.I wonder how I ended up there.Please don't tell anyone anything about me.I'm no longer Amber Storm. I'm Avery Ross.Amber Storm doesn't exist anymore."

"I hear you.Take care of yourself."She gave Avery a hug."You changed Avery. When I look at you now,I see the innocent scared Avery that Scott had brought to the club.Someone who had no idea how to perform or entice a man."Natalie had been her tutor when she'd first arrived at the club,she's the one who taught her everything she knows now.Even how to seduce and tempt a man. "My best learner ever.I wish you the best going forward."She watched as Nat opened the door and left,on cue she heard her musketeers beginning to fuss.

She was getting ready for bed later that night when a knock on the door interrupted her,she's just had a long hot bath and wants nothing more than her bed.She hopes it wasn't Nicole again,her sister doesn't care what time of night it is or if she was asleep or not.

Nicole wants what Nicole wants.She didn't even bother to remove the towel around her and wear her night gown. "Seriously Nicole thi-..."She froze as her voice trail off when she saw who it was.Her whole body went numb with shock,all the air left her lungs.It couldn't be she told herself.She must be dreaming.This isn't real,surely he couldn't be standing in front of her on her doorstep.

"Evening Amber."He drawled so smoothly,his deep voice washed over her.For weeks on end his sexy voice had tormented her,the image of his gorgeous sculpted face wouldn't leave her thoughts,her dreams.All six and a half feet of him towered over her.Tall,dark and extremely handsome.

But heartless,cold and ruthless too.She'll never forget how he treated her,discarded her and humiliated her.He was immaculately dressed in his Italian suit,white shirt, leather shoes and gold Rolex that probably cost thousand of dollars.His jet black hair is neatly combed and styled,her gaze fell on his handsome face high cheekbones thick straight eyebrows and thin sexy lips.

Lips that had kissed her so passionately that had made her quiver with each kiss,that made her beg for more.She roughly shoved the images aside.The ultimate playboy,his attire screamed money and one look at him will make any woman lay herself bare before him.

She was about to slam the door in his face but he blocked it with one big strong hand,long fingers closed over the door handle forcing her to take a step back.He came inside without an invitation,his dominance was overwhelming it made her feel vulnerable,weak and the last thing she needed is to be weak in front of this man.

He is a danger,a threat not only to her but to the new life she had built for herself.He cannot know about the triplets at any cost.With his power,money,might and authority he can take away what matters most to her.

"Get out of my apartment."She threw at him coldly.How dare he come here after what he did.The man has no heart,he's cold,cruel.

He casually took a seat on the couch and gazed around him,at least she has a decent apartment and because of the job at the club she could afford it.If there's one thing she did good.It was save,with her two jobs she and the twins are living comfortably."Nice apartment."He leaned back and held her gaze, Avery squirmed under his scrutiny she ended up crossing her arms.

"What are you doing here?"She demanded,although she has a clue what he might want and is afraid to even browse the words.

A slow sexy grin spread across his lips."Right down to business.I like that."

Avery wished she'd kept her mouth shut."We have no business.So please if you don't mind I have things I need to attend to."Which is a lie she'll say anything to get him out of here.

"Expecting anyone."Lazily his gaze traveled the length of her body,heat scorched her skin,tiny tingles of awareness rushed down her spine.His dominating presence won't affect her.

She's changed he thought,she's different from the woman he had met two years ago.She still has that fire inside her yet at the same time there's an innocence about her she never had.If he didn't know better he'd say she's afraid of him."You need to leave.Now."She flung open the door.

"I'm here in Vegas for a few weeks."He said unfazed about the fact that she'd just asked him to leave.

"I don't see how that's any of my business."Yet again those dark eyes took her in she knew what he wanted.What he came here for.

"I need some entertainment to keep me busy."Avery was aghast at his words and the manner with which he was saying it.

How dare he come here and think she'll happily fall onto his lap and do his bidding."I'm afraid you've come to the wrong place.If you need entertainment Vegas has alot of clubs and bars that can provide you with what you need.You won't get that here."

He stood and slowly stalked over to her.Avery's heart rate climbed,her pulse is beating frantically with each step he took closer to her.She met his gaze head on she won't cower away or show him how strongly his presence is affecting her.

When he lifted his hand,her breath caught in her throat those long fingers grab a lock of her wet hair,then he did something that nearly made her knees buckle from under her,he inhaled the scent of her hair.

This close she could feel his body heat,his cologne flared up her nostrils toying with her senses. Avery's skin is on fire,her body quivering and he wasn't even touching her. "The things I wanna do to you Stormy."He whispered the sound of his voice close to her ear made her blood rush with adrenaline.

"Don't call me that."Her voice a breathy whisper.

"I still want you Stormy."He said ignoring her request."You do too."

"I don't!"She denied fiercely.

"If I want,I can take you now.Your body won't disagree."Avery instantly took a step back away from him."I need a mistress for two weeks,three the most and who better than you."

She almost laughed at him but if she can do that he won't take it lightly."I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear that and ask you to get the hell out of my apartment.I'm not some prostitute you think you can buy.I'm not for sale."

She saw something dangerous flicker in those dark eyes,a chill moved down her spine causing her to shiver."You didn't give me that impression when we first met.Neither did you refuse the check I gave you.So tell me Amber Storm what's the price I need to pay to have you chained to my bed for three weeks."

Avery gasped at his words,the coldness and the cruel manner with which he was talking to her stung so badly that she felt tears simmer behind her eyelids she can't believe this is the same man who had kissed her so passionately and loved every inch of her so tenderly,but she'll be damned if she allows this man to get under her skin."Get out!"She yelled angrily."Get the hell out.And don't ever come here again."Avery literally pushed him out her door."Amber Storm doesn't exist anymore,if you come near me again I'll get a restraining order against.Mr whoever you are."She banged the door and locked it before leaning against it.

Shutting her eyes tightly she sank down to the floor and cried.Who the hell does he think he is coming into her home and treating her as if she's nothing.Offering to buy her for a few weeks.How dare he!she thought angrily. One thing she wasn't is a prostitute,silently she cried her heart out on the floor.

"Kent is organizing a get together tonight."He heard his sister say."Are you gonna come."

"I don't know Catalina."He answered."I've got business to take care of.Where's the twins,I'd like to see them before I go."Three days has passed and he hasn't seen or heard from Amber or should he say Avery.

She doesn't open up her door for him which frustrates him even more,she's pushing him into a corner a corner he doesn't like to be in.Her behavior Friday night had surprise him the way she had acted,behaved and spoke that isn't the temptress,seductress whom he had met and bed two years ago.She's different, almost a stranger and instead of letting the matter go.He can't.Have her he shall even if it means he has to be cold and calculated.

"Upstairs with their nanny.You can go and see them,I have a call to make I'll join you shortly."His sister said.

He hasn't been sleeping properly in weeks and ever since he saw Avery again it's become worse.His libido is a monster,just thinking about her makes him grow hard.Fuck!he thought.If he doesn't get laid soon...lord knows what will happen.

Gently he pushed the door to the twins's nursery open,he can see a woman leaning over Rosa's crib to take her out.Immediately he froze in shock when he realized who it was.It couldn't be.She herself looked shocked to see him when she turned,for several minutes they stared at each other unable to believe what they seeing.She's his nieces nanny.How's that possible.From stripper to nanny."Avery..?"

Avery doesn't know which is more shocking the fact that he's here or that he knows her real name.Wanting to know how he knows would be useless she gets the feeling he knows alot.Catalina followed behind him,a warm smile on her face as she came over to Avery."Come here sweetie."Avery handed her Rosa."Say hi to your uncle Alex."

Uncle?Avery quoted inside her head.He's the twins's uncle.She must've heard wrong."Uncle."She repeated dumbfound.

"Uh-huh."Catalina said reaching down to take out Bella after handing Rosa to her uncle."This is my older brother Alex.Alex meet Avery she's our new nanny. Avery is so good with the twins and they adore her too."

"Nanny."It was his turn to be stunned."Pleasure to meet you Avery."She shook the hand he held out to her,a shock wave pulsed through her when their hands touched,immediately she with draw her hand.

"Mrs Armstrong if it's okay.Can I leave early today."She can't be here a second longer not when this man is here.Her job just got a whole lot more complicated.

"I'm gonna need you to stay late tonight Avery.Kent is having a party Margaret will help in serving the guests.I know it's short notice but I need your help please don't decline."

She could feel his eyes on her,could feel that gaze running over her body like he's caressing her."Of course."Avery forced a smile.

Alex ran his gaze over her sexy body,tight fit skinny jeans outlined her whole gorgeous figure,she wore a black blouse,flat pumps on her feet with her hair made up in a high ponytail.No make up is on her face,she's beautiful and a huge temptation."On second thought I've changed my mind.I'll be here tonight."

Avery dare not glance in his direction,she excused herself and went to the kitchen,he was undressing her with his dark gaze and although she should loathe him she can't.She wants him just as badly but will never act on it for the sake of the triplets.

Pouring herself a glass of water she sat down at the breakfast bar and scanned through the pictures of the triplets on her cell.So much for a fresh start."What am I gonna do?"She asked herself.

"I take it you haven't changed your mind.About my proposal."Avery didn't even bother to turn when she heard his voice behind her.

"And I never will."She told him."If you'll excuse me."

His fingers closed over her wrist like a vice grip,she stiffen."We had fun together.You and I.I still remember the things we did together.The taste of your skin,your whimpers,gasps the way you trembled with excitement."She remembers every detail clearly,her body is responding to his words,it woke up her desires.Fire burned in the pit of her stomach.

"Well I remember nothing."She yanked her hand away from him."Stay away from me.I'm not the woman you used to know.And don't ever touch me again."

"Fight me.Deny me."He said stopping her."But you will come to me,and when you do you'll beg me to take you.On your knees."She shivered at the thought. "And this time around I'll have you tied to my bed,bending over with your legs spread while I fuck you from behind.Hard.."He hissed at the end.His words shouldn't affect her so much that she was close to shouting a loud yes. She dashed off before he could utter another provocative word that will have her agreeing to anything he says.

The whole day she was on tenterhooks,she didn't even dare leave the sanctuary of the twins's room just in case he was around.She knows he had left hours ago but he has her nerves on high alert,so much so that any noise she hears makes her jump.

She can't wait to get home,far away from him.The thought of their paths having to cross again later on didn't sit well on her.But all she has to do is stay upstairs and keep away from the activities that will take place downstairs.

Margaret came to inform her that the twins's dinner is ready."We'll be right down.Come on girls time for dinner then your bath." Times like these she misses Alexa and Alexis.Alex always gives her a hard time probably because he's the only boy.

Catalina came into the kitchen while she was busy giving the girls their food. "Avery,I have to go out for a while and I'm taking Margaret with me.Can you hold the forth and make sure nothing goes wrong.We'll only be gone an hour two most will you manage."

Avery smiled."Don't worry about me there's nothing I can't handle."

"Thanks you're a star."She kissed each of the twins."Alexandro is coming please make sure everything in the guest room is ready.It's Margaret job but I'm taking her.He's very demanding and strict about his things.When his suit arrives for tonight's dinner party personally take it upstairs and leave it on the bed."

Avery's smiled instantly faded away when she heard she has to go and ensure everything is ready for him.She wants nothing to do with that man,he unsettles her in every way possible.The last thing she wanted is to be in a room he'll be using.She gave an inward groan at the thought.

"Señor Cano's room is ready for the night.I already saw to it señora I know how he likes his things to be in order."Avery breathed a sigh of relieve,but that relieve was short lived when Catalina said.

"His suit will be delivered just take it upstairs."Avery hopes the suit will arrive before he does.She wonders why he wants to get ready here.Doesn't he have a place of his own.Anyway it's not any of her business all she is,is an employee nothing else and if she doesn't wanna lose her job and be out on the streets she better keep her mouth shut and do her work.

Alex is no one to her.He means nothing,so his presence shouldn't bother her in the least. Whenever he's around she should go on defense mode and remember the day when he'd so coldly slam a check in her hand and thanked her for a fantastic weekend.She must protect herself from him and the triplets too if she doesn't she can lose her babies.For good.

She's taken the twins for a walk in the garden out back,Avery had made sure to tire them out before their bath she knows once they gonna hit the pillow they'll be gone.Catalina and Margaret still isn't back,and Mr arrogant's suit hasn't arrived yet.

A soft knock on the nursery door brought her back to earth it was one of the staff that manages the house."Mr Cano's suit ma'am."Avery took it she has no clue why her hands are shaking.She would've asked the woman to take it to the guest room but Catalina had said she should personally take it.

Making sure the twins are asleep she headed out.Her palms are sweaty it only happens when she's nervous.What if he's here she thought.No if he had been he would've made sure she knows he's here.Gently she opened the door and stepped inside,she held her breath as she scanned the room to make sure he isn't present after a minute she breathed easy and walked up to the bed where she laid down the garment bag.

Her cell rang in the back pocket of her jeans she nearly jumped out of her skin at the noise.She needs to calm down being so jumpy and on edge isn't good for her heart but how can she be calm when the one man she thought she'd never see is back again and he wants to buy her as if she's for sale.To make things worse deep down she wanted to say yes and accept whatever absurd proposal he has.

"Yes Claire."She answered.

"Avery your sister is here and refuses to leave.I told her you not here but she won't listen she insists she wants to wait for you.Should I let her in."

Great just what she needed Nicole and her never ending drama."No Claire. Whatever you do don't let Nicole in."If that happens Nicole can easily take advantage of Claire.Is that her..she heard Nicole say."Let me talk to her Claire." Lord knows what Nicole is up to now.

"Avery.I have to see you.It's urgent."

"I'm at work Nikki."She said."We'll talk later."

"Don't hang up."For the first time ever she heard fear in her sister's voice."Sis I'm in trouble."

"Oh Nicole."She groaned."What have you done now."

"I kinda loan some money from someone and now they want it back.With interest.If I don't pay they gonna kill me Avery."

She'd known this would happen,it has only been a matter of when.Her sister always hangs out with the wrong crowd and play dangerously.Now she's dragged her into her mess."Nicole.You can't do this to me.Not now."

"Avery please."Nicole begged."I need your help.You the only person who can help me."

Just when things are going right,her sister wants to come and ruin it.She gave a defeated sigh."How much is it."Avery almost fainted when she heard the amount she had to take a seat on the bed."Dammit Nicole!How on earth can you borrow so much money when you know you don't have it.Where do you think I'm gonna get that much money."

"Your new boss is rich.I'm sure if-..."

"I can't believe you just said that."Avery said angrily down the line."This is your mess,now you expect me to make debt only to pay off your drug debts.I don't even know why I bother with you Nicole.Cause you never learn or listen to me."

"I'm sorry sis but I'm desperate.I have no one to turn to.And these people are dangerous."Avery could feel an impending headache surfacing.Where on earth is she gonna get that much money,her savings is no near enough it won't even cover half.

"You should've thought about that before you got involved with them.How can you drag me into this knowing very well I have kids to take care of.We struggling as it is."

"You wouldn't have to if you find their father and take him to court.It's not your responsibility only to provide for them."

"After everything I've done for you.This is how you thank me by talking rubbish.Get someone else to help you."She hung up the phone before she could utter another word.It rang again a second later Avery dropped the call.

Despite her sister's actions she can't throw her to the wolfs even though she should.Time and time again she's told Nicole to get help before she was gonna land into serious trouble.And look it has happen.Oh god she's gonna have to come up with a plan.Where will she find that kind of cash.Who will help her.

She stood,she's got work to do and thinking about the mess Nicole has put her in won't help.Upon reaching the door it swung open so fast that she retreated backwards.Just flipping great she thought as she stared into Alex's gorgeous gaze.He looked surprised to see her but it slowly got replaced with interest.

"Waiting for me corazon."His sexy voice resonated throughout her body making her skin tingle.

"Don't flatter yourself.I brought your suit."She was about to stalk past him but he blocked her way.

"Why the rush Amber."

"Stop calling me that."She said.

He grinned."I like calling you that."She knew he was only trying to provoke her,he wanted to push her into a corner,get her all riled up but she won't give him that satisfaction.

She shrugged."Fine.Call me whatever you like.Now please excuse me I need to get back to work."He shut the door and locked it.Her nerves shot up.

"W-what are y-you doing?"She asked in a trembling voice,instead of answering her he slowly stalked over to her.Avery's heart began to slam against her breastbone,each step he took toward her she backtracked."A-alex I need to get back to the twins."

"Aah..."He mocked."She knows my name."His smile broaden.She cursed under her breath when her legs hit the bed.His closeness made her dizzy,weak not only that her body is calling out to him.The tightness of her nipples,the throb between her legs the burning of her skin,even her lips a slightly parted ready to be kissed by him.What is it about this man that draws her to him,he doesn't even have to touch her for her to want him."Afraid..?"She shook her head not trusting her own voice."Bring me a cup of coffee.Black with one sugar."She was caught of guard by his request but immediately ran for the door.

How dare he think she'll make coffee for him.In fact how dare he order her around as if she works for him.The man is beyond full of himself.While making his coffee Catalina and Margarita arrived.

"Is Alex here?"She asked Avery.

"He just arrived."Avery answered."He asked me for a cup of coffee,I'll be right back."

"No problem.Are the twins in bed."

"Yes.It isn't long since I put them to bed."She responded.

"That's great because I'm gonna need you to help serving the guests.One of the staff called in sick and it's short notice to get anyone else.That is if you don't mind."

"No of course not."Although she'll get home super late,she's gonna have to call Claire and let her know.

"Thanks Avery.You're a godsend.What would I do without you.I promise you'll be handsomely rewarded for all your hard work."

"It's no problem at all Catalina.I should thank you for placing your trust in me and giving me a chance."

"And I would do it again."She told her with a warm smile."You better get going with brother's coffee.He hates cold coffee."Avery needed no further instructions and if Mr Arrogant isn't too pleased with her coffee then he can do it himself.She knocked softly on the door before entering,slowly she peeked inside to see where he was.

She almost called out his name but stopped just in time.He's the boss's brother she should respectfully call him by his last name.Their one time encounter shouldn't make her forget how far a part they truly are."Mr Cano..?"She softly called.

The bathroom door swung open and he stepped out,Avery squealed nearly dropping the tray to cover her eyes when she saw he was butt naked. She knows the decent thing to do is to look away but for the life of her she couldn't,this man is too magnificent.From his handsome face to his good physique such beauty doesn't deserve to be hidden.

Her gaze ran from his big broad shoulders and chest,down to his narrow waist her eyes lingered a little longer on his abs how she wished she could ran her fingertips over them.All those long hours in the gym paid of for him to be looking so..so,there isn't a word to describe how insanely good looking he is.

Is this how all alpha males look or is just him.Could it be he is distantly related to some sort of God for him to be so gorgeous.No one has a right to look this good.

His body has changed compared to two years ago.He's more muscle,even from across the room she can feel his dominance.And the strength of him down there is more bigger or is it her imagination.Dear lord,she swallowed the lump in her throat only looking at him being all wet and dripping water is making her hot.

She's flushing from head to toe,suddenly it was too hot.The tray felt more heavier and her knees are wobbly.Desire and passion took over a passion so strong that if he can walk up to her this very second she won't resist him."I can hear what you thinking Stormy."That sexy voice made her even hotter.

Immediately she averted her gaze and turned around.A moment of weakness has given him the key to see how she truly feels.Avery wanted to kick herself for openly admiring his sexiness."Do you mind putting on some clothes."Is that her voice sounding so strained.No...it couldn't be.She set the tray down on the nightstand."On second thought,don't bother I'm on my way out."She spun around and made impact with his broad frame,knocking her off balance.

She was forced to grip his muscular biceps to steady herself."What's the hurry Amber.I thought you liked the view."