Beauty and the Beast

Chapter 4: The Portrait...

*Edited 03/25/2016*

"Okay babe I'm about to leave the Estate that I was working in today...so I will go home, take a shower and you can pick me up by 7 pm?!"

"Sure thing Babe, I will be there."

"Okay, see you then."

"Drive safely...I love you!"

"I will...I love you too!" I tell my boyfriend of two years before hanging up.

I'm just getting off from work from the Russo Estate for the set up of the owner's Birthday Celebration which will be held tomorrow night.

According to Chef Jessup he is a very important person. I've heard of him before, but I have never met him. From what I understand he's not a very friendly person and most people are afraid him. So intimidating that no one dares to look him straight in the eye...if not there will be consequences.

To tell you the truth, I just think most of the things said about him are exaggerated and used as a form so every one can be afraid of him and for him to be respected... I feel to be respected you have to give respect no no matter who you are. He must think because he has all this wealth that he can act any way he wants, at least that's how some people with money are.

I've been working on all the desserts for this party for the past few days. It has been exhausting but worth it...I  LOVE BAKING! I was really excited when the Chef asked me to make them and to also help him at the party. He's told me that I have brought him more business since I started making desserts for his restaurant and his Catering business. I was so happy and glad that all my hard work is being recognized. He also blames me for him gaining ten pounds since I started, which we joke around about it all of the time.

That morning at the restaurant we set everything in the van and headed to the Estate. I decided to take my car since I was going home right after I was finished. Tonight was a very special night...My boyfriend Jacob and I are Celebrating our 2 year Anniversary and he was taking me to a fancy restaurant he had made reservations for months back. He must of known we would still be together. He's a romantic like that and that's why I love him so much.

From the moment we met I knew he was special. I was driving home late one night and got a flat tire. I know how to change a flat but the bolts were being stubborn and wouldn't turn... I was about to call AAA until a car pulled aside and there came out Jacob from his car with a smile from ear to ear. His smile was contagious...

He helped me out and we actually stayed talking on the side of the road for over an hour until we decided to go to a Diner and get something to eat. Since then we have been nnseparable. I l9ve him with all of my heart and he loves me the same. I guess the Moon above was listening to me that night when I was nine years old on the Clearing. She sent me a man who loves me unconditionally.

Heading to the Estate was about a 45 minute drive. The scenery on the way is beautiful as the house sat on a Mountain view surrounded by a wooded area. The property itself is acres upon acres and fenced in while the house is gated with Security at the front gate. It looks like a Correctional Facility and I would hate to be a prisoner there since the guards don't look too friendly at all. They look like they could be body builders with their puffed out chest and massive legs...like Greek Gods!

I actually did feel a bit nervous as we drove up the long dirt path and reached the front gate where they took our names and let us pass as they kept a keen eye on us. It sent chills down my spine.

We parked on the Service Area side driveway and started unloading the food and desserts. Walking inside the back door to the kitchen we were greeted by the owner's assistant. She is beautiful and dressed conservative wearing a black pencil skirt and a white button down blouse with black pumps. I would not know what to do if my job required me to wear high heels all day.