Bedding My Vampire Mate

Chapter 426 The Paranoid Joanna

?"I was well aware that you would surely prepare breakfast before sending your little man to school today. I wanted to call you to inform you about this but I didn't want to disturb your sweet moments and that was why I called Josephina instead," Amos explained.

Josephina remained quiet all this while he explained himself.

The King never told her what happened and why he needed the groceries but just gave her the list of groceries to bring and as such, she didn't know the entire story.

"She would have had the groceries delivered last night but the gates were closed at the time I called her and that is why she could only deliver it this morning...,"

"You could have let me handle it instead of risking arousing suspicions...,"

"None saw me when I left so you don't have to worry Miss Joanna. I am always cautious when it comes to performing my duties," Josephina cut in after she discovered what Joanna's worries were.

Even after she assured her that none saw her, Joanna wasn't still convinced.

"Joan, there are only a few people who can exit the huge gate without arousing suspicions or getting noticed and one of them happens to be Josephina. I gave her this difficult task of being my caretaker because I trust her capabilities," He expressed in a soft tone.

"You have fought her and are aware of her capabilities too so I think you should have more faith in her hmm".

He caressed her hands in a bid to ease her worries.

In the past Joanna was never concerned about how many times Josephina dropped by or the number of times he saw Charlie but she began to care so much about these things after they officially became a couple.

She got overly cautious. For fear that someone might recognise Charlie, she asked him to keep his distance from them.

His beloved Joanna has become paranoid because of fear and he couldn't blame her since he understood her point of view.

He also wants to spend these remaining days with her in peace and doesn't want anything to ruin it for the both of them.

"Since the groceries are here why don't you start preparing breakfast?" He suggested it when she didn't say anything. "Also, Josephina can offer you assistance. That way your workload will be lighter".

He signalled Josephina to get to work and the lady stood up to do as he said.

"That is not necessary," Joanna muttered.

"Although I might look like one who doesn't do chores, I promise that you will be surprised at my speed so don't let my looks deceive you," Josephina refused to receive a no for an answer.

Joanna decided on the food she would prepare after she saw the groceries Josephina brought with her. The preparation for the cooking began almost immediately.

Joanna left Josephina in charge of washing and chopping the onions, cabbage, parsley and carrots while she prepared the dishes one after the other.

When she saw that her presence was no longer needed in the kitchen Josephina volunteered to help iron Anthony's clothes and prepare all his school materials.

Because she was the type to accomplish whatever she set her mind on she ended up making the reluctant Joanna accept her offer.

With the hardworking Josephina around she didn't have to run around the place just to beat the time.

She concentrated solely on cooking while Josephina took care of other things.

Joanna was halfway through the breakfast preparation when she noticed that it was time to wake up Anthony.

"Let me go and call him so he can freshen up and get ready," Joanna muttered. She lowered the heat and turned to leave.

"Josephina is in the room and has heard your word right now. She will wake him up so there is no need to worry about that," Amos said before she could leave.

"Just concentrate on the meal you are preparing and leave every other thing to Josephina. She can handle it," Amos added when he noticed that she wasn't convinced.

"If you say so then," Joanna reluctantly agreed when she realised that she was running out of time. She returned to what she was doing.

In the bedroom, Josephina gently tapped Anthony's hand for the first time. But he only changed positions and didn't wake up.

"Big Sis, let me have some more minutes huh?" Anthony muttered with his eyes still closed.

He let out a low groan when Josephina touched him for the second time.

On her third attempt, Anthony sat up and rested his back against the headboard. His eyes fluttered up.

The sleep in his eyes vanished the instant he got a glimpse of the face of the lady at his bedside.

"W-who are you?" He shouted and jumped up from the bed. The way he instantly took his stand ready for a fight made Josephina chuckle.

"Who are you and what are you doing in our room?" Anthony asked, his fierce glares focused on Josephina's face.

Josephina got rid of the smile on her face when she noticed that the boy was serious with his questioning.

"My name is Josephina," She introduced herself in a calm tone. "Miss Joanna ordered me to see to it that you showered and got ready for school," She added.

"By Josephina, are you perhaps Brother Amos' person?" Anthony asked after he recalled hearing Joanna and Amos talk about a lady named Josephina.

"You are right about that," Josephina replied. She walked closer to where Anthony stood.

"Let me help you to undress so you can have your shower...,"

"Don't touch me," Anthony yelled and moved backwards. His reaction left Josephina perplexed.

"I didn't mean any harm...,"

"I can undress by myself and I don't want to go to school so there is no need to bother about taking my shower," Anthony interrupted. He raced out of the room before Josephina had the chance to say anything.

Arriving at the kitchen he didn't forget to greet the two people present at the kitchen.

"Big Sis, let's go to the amusement park today ok," Anthony suggested in excitement.

"Your grandma and your parents are always strongly against ever taking you to the amusement park, aren't you aware of that?" Joanna question.