Episode 8

ANGELA

I woke early in the morning and the first thing I saw were the beautiful, small gray eyes looking at me and then there was Blanca, who, as usual, was in my bed, but this time she was hugging Anton.

"Good morning, prince. I think your dad let you sleep with me," I carefully got up, took Anton with me to the bathroom to wash his little face and did the same with mine, grabbed a robe, and went downstairs.

Blanca was still sleeping, and she indeed has the ability to sleep all day.

"Good morning," I greeted my parents who were having coffee in the foyer.

"Hello, princess. Good to see you're awake; your dad has already called twice, he seems anxious," my dad said.

"I'm surprised he let him stay," I remarked.

"I think we all are, but you and Blanca had the little one well-covered," my mom said.

"In my defense, I was tired, and I don't know when Blanca moved to my room, even though she's a pro at that," I replied.

"Well. Why don't you get ready, and I'll give this prince a shower while you do that," my mom suggested.

"Sure," I agreed.

Anton happily transitioned to my mom's arms. He was super happy with her while I got ready, and I remembered I had to send off my application for further specialization. I also need to start the project with Gael and my friend Juliana, but I think I'll have to ask them to come to the company because I'll be busy, and I'll send the application from there.

Once I was ready, I took the documents I needed, put them in a briefcase, and then went down to the dining room where Anton was happily eating a puree my mom was giving him. But as soon as he saw me, he stretched out his chubby arms towards me.

"Keep eating, prince, I'm right here," I sat down next to my mom and the prince, who pouted at me but then continued eating calmly.

"Dad, what time is your flight?" I inquired.

"At seven, I'll go to the company with you to check on some things. You can use my office when I leave because that's where you'll find all the doctors you'll need, and my secretary will be at your disposal," my dad informed.

"Don't worry, dad. You'll see, everything will be in order when you return," I assured him.

"I'm certain of that, princess," my dad said.

After breakfast, my dad received the third call from Dimitri and we agreed that we would take Anton to the company where he would hand him over. I rode to the company with my parents, Anton, and Thomas, who was driving. Upon arrival, the Kuznetsov gentlemen were already waiting in the parking lot.

"Dad," Anton said when he saw him and quickly went into his father's arms.

"Hello, champ. Were you a good boy?" asked Dimitri.

"Of course he was good. He is a real prince," my mom commented.

"That's right," I affirmed.

"Mom," Anton, turning back into my arms.

"You are the most beautiful prince in the world," I kissed his chubby cheeks, and he smiled happily.

We all entered the company; Anton played in his father's office while I went to my dad's office to go over all the pending work I would have to handle while he was away with mom. Fortunately, mom will return in two weeks to help me, but I still don't understand why my father has to be away for an entire month. The longest he's ever traveled since I can remember has been two weeks, never longer than that. Dad left me in his office while he went to wrap up the last details of his trip, and that's where I met with my friend Juliana.

"That seat certainly suits you," Juliana commented, entering my dad's office and seeing me seated on his desk chair.

"Hi. You know this is just temporary," I said.

"That's what you think. You know he's been preparing you to take over since we were in high school. According to your family's story, the new successors begin at the age of twenty, and in this case, it's you," Juliana stated.

"I know, but my dad is still capable of running the company," I responded.

"Sure, but he wants to retire, and you know it. Maybe this trip is just an excuse to see if you can handle the company on your own," Juliana suggested.

"I think he would tell me," I said.

"Possibly, but your family has its own way of thinking," added Juliana.

"Right, let's focus on our work plans," I wanted to change the subject.

"Shouldn't little Gael be here?" asked Juliana.

"You know he doesn't like it when you call him that. He had exams today and couldn't come. I'll see him at home and fill him in so he can share his ideas," I replied.

"Alright. Let's get started," we reviewed various aspects of our digital project. We had several ideas, but to choose one, we needed to conduct a detailed study and discuss it with Gael.

"Knock knock," someone interrupted us with a tap at the door.

"Come in," I responded.

"Excuse me, I was looking for your dad," Dimitri entered with little Anton.

"He's tending to some final details with your dad," I said.

"Mom," Anton stretched his chubby arms out to me, and I stood to take him in my arms.

"Hello, beautiful," I gave him a kiss on his chubby cheeks and returned to my seat with him.

"I don't want to bother you. I think it's better if we go," Mr. Ice tried to take Anton, but he resisted.

"You can look for your father and mine. I am happy to watch Anton," I said.

"Are you sure? You're working, and I don't want to be a bother," Mr. Ice replied.

"Yes, sure. My friend Juliana and I have finished; we are just chatting," I responded.

"Alright, if you need anything your things are in my office," Mr. Ice said.

"Don't worry. I know how to take good care of him," I responded.

"I know, and thanks," Mr. Ice left and my friend looked at me curiously.

"What's up?" I asked.

"Can you explain what I missed? Why does that baby call you mom, and why didn't you tell me there was such an incredibly handsome and sexy Russian man working at this company?" Juliana asked.

"Don't exaggerate. He's not that handsome, and this prince calls me mom because he wants and can," I replied.

"You're not exaggerating, and you know it, or are you now blind?" Juliana challenged.

"I'm not blind, but there's more than just looks to me; that's why I don't think Mr. Ice is extremely handsome and sexy," I responded.

"Okay, he looks a bit cold, but I could warm him up easily in private," my audacious friend chimed in.

"Would you please... Quiet, okay?" I spoke uncomfortably.

"Do you want him for yourself?" Juliana teased me.

"Stop spouting nonsense and let's go have lunch," I stood up with Anton.

"Fine, let's go, but since you're not interested, I might try to seduce him without you getting mad, right?" Juliana said.

"Do whatever you want," I responded, and the three of us went out to eat. But before we left, I asked my dad's secretary to tell Mr. Ice that I had taken Anton with me to lunch. I couldn't take him without saying anything; after all, he's his son.

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