Chapter 52

Jonathan clocked out for the day and sent his driver home He made his way to Rosary Estates where a cozy bakery s at a stone s throw from the apartments
He went in and picked out a cake Since Teresa had skipped his birthday well wishes he decided to cheer himself up
Exiting the bakery Jonathan spotted a little kid with his back to him and his hands flat on the glass like a mini superhero peering inside
Hey there Jonathan called out and the kid
spun around.
The moment they locked eyes both Jonathan and Michael were taken a back
Jonathan felt a jolt of recognition thinking Why does this kid look so familiar
Wow Michael blurted blushing You re so cool mister Then he took off
Jonathan watched the boy run off a smile playing on his lips thinking So cool What s that about
Then he saw the kid run up to a woman he didn t know and she led him away
Sherry asked Michael Mike where did you run off to
Michael painted back at the black Maybach, saying. I saw the boss’s car. I wanted to see what he looked like.
Boss? Which boss is here? Sherry wondered, thinking it was someone from her company.
Then she saw a May bach with a license plate of all sixes drive away But she figured no boss from her company could afford such a fancy car so it definitely wasn t her boss
Later Teresa pulled up to the house to find Sherry busy making ravioli and she offered to lend a hand Sherry let me give you a hand Teresa said
Mom don t bother Michael butted in You don t know how to make ravioli
Teresa retorted I can learn can t P
Then Teresa went to wash her hands and Michael followed her staring at her back He said Mom I saw your boss today
What boss Teresa asked scrubbing her hands and not quite register i fig
The one with the black car You said he s not good looking but he s super handsome just like Mr Lime from TV Michael explained
Teresa paused in her drying turning sharply to face him and gripping his shoulders What happened Did you talk to him Did he say anything to you
Michael winced and said Mom you re hurting me
Sorry Teresa let go realizing she d gotten too anxious I just worry that you might say something to upset him He s not known for his good temper
Michael tilted his head saying Really I didn t talk to him I got shy and ran away when I saw how cool he was
Teresa was both amused and confused thinking Is this really my Michael getting shy
Your boss had a cake too Whose birthday is it Michael asked
Teresa hesitated thinking Does a big CEO like him need to buy his own cake And why did he buy one around my place Couldn t Simon a get him a cake
Mom Michael chattered away
y full of energy Come on Tell me whose birthday is it today
His own Teresa admitted
He must be so lonely having to celebrate his birthday by himself Why don t you call him over and have him join us for ravioli Michael advised
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Teresa didn t respond She turned back to the ravioli ignoring Michael
Michael pouted thinking Why is Mom so cold towards her boss She really doesn t know how to handle things properly
Teresa was distracted ly helping Sherry with the ravioli when Miriam arrived
Miriam pulled Teresa aside saying Today s Jonathan s birthday right Didn t you wish him a happy birthday
Teresa recalled Simon a s beaming face entering Jonathan s office and replied emotion less ly What s the point
Come on at least say happy birthday It might even get you a raise Miriam urged
However, Teresa stayed silent, lost in thought.
Eavesdropping on the conversation while the adults were preoccupied with the ravioli Michael furrowed his little brow Taking advantage of the moment he slipped into the bedroom grabbed Teresa s phone unlocked it and navigated to her contacts with ease
He scrolled through finding a contact labeled Jonathan
“Well, Miriam said it’s Jonathan’s birthday, and Mom said her boss’s birthday is today too, so the boss must be Jonathan. Why is Mom so cold to her own boss! Guess I have to step in, Michael thought to himself.
Michael opened the messaging app typed out a message and sent it off
AD