I placed a sleeping Cody in his bed and went back to the kitchen. After the small heated discussion with Cody, Oliver Black had heard him yell and came in.

I quickly averted the topic and hushed Cody up with warm milk. That, thankfully made him tired. The dinner was wrapping up as what left of the guests had moved to the bar. It was just after eleven and the last of the caterers had left.

The kitchen was cleaned, dishes done and I was quite happy with that result. It also meant I was done for the night. Oliver said he would handle the bar attendant.

I went to my room and undid the small apron and put my keys and phone on the bedside table. I got out off my two piece pant suit. I wiggled my toes once out off my shoes and slid on some track pants and a singlet. I took my hair out off its tight ponytail and brushed my fingers through it before putting it back up in a lose too bun.

I laid on my bed and enjoyed my comfort before going to sleep. The musicians were long gone,but I could barely hear Oliver and his guests.

Then I heard a screech. I sat up in bed and listened. what was that? Then I heard it. It sounded like it was near the stairs.

"You're breaking up with me?" I heard the high pitched voice. I put my hand on my door knob and slowly turned, opening my door slightly.

"Why?"

"Come on Cordelia. You and I are no longer on the same path."

"You just agreed with me the other night about a serious relationship."

"Uh yeah, but."

"But what? Just not with me?"

If she yells any louder, she's going to wake Cody up.

"Cordie, please my nephew is asleep." It was like my mind was being read.

"No, don't Cordie me, Oliver! I've wasted over a year of my life with you for nothing!" I heard her snarl.

"All you wanted out of me was money." Oliver growled at her.

"No, I wanted you to enjoy what you have, like we use to years ago. When we were teenagers. You, me, Conner."

My eyes widened. I wouldn't have pictured Oliver as a party type. No! He is too serious.

"I've outgrown that life."

"How? What are you saying? You've outgrown fun?"

"There's more to life then getting drunk. You don't need alcohol to have fun." Oliver snapped at her.

"Conner would disagree with you!" I went to gasp, but covered my mouth instead.

"You don't get to mention Conner!"

"Conner, Conner, Conner!" Now Cordie sounded immature.

"He would still be alive if you didn't introduce that life to him!" Oliver roared at her.

"You've been a waste of my time, Oliver." I heard her as her heels clicked on the floorboards.

"Yeah?" Oliver laughed. "You've been a waste of my time and money!" He yelled at her. "I'm not Conner. Conner is dead! You're just jealous he never chose you."

"So what? You were the next best thing." I heard her sneer.

"Get out!"

I heard the front door slam as I leaned against my door, shutting it. I waited to hear little footsteps but none came. I climbed in to bed and as soon as I got comfortable, my door opened.

"Monty," Cody called in a little voice.

I pulled the blanket back and told him to get in.

Cody climbed up and snuggled into me. "Did you get woken up, little man?" I whispered to him.

"The loud bang scared me."

Slamming doors.

I cuddled into him tighter. "It's okay. Everything will be okay."

I didn't believe it myself. I told Mr Black earlier tonight that I quit. But will I get fired now? Will I have to pack up and leave? I hope not. I was, despite the little digs I gave out, I was enjoying where I am and what I do.

Cody instantly fell back asleep as I laid there in thought. It sounded like Cordie was using Oliver. The poor man, the last thing he needs is a reminder of his brother.

I sighed as I got out off bed. I took my phone with me as I went down to the kitchen. I needed some water. I was exhausted an hour ago, now I feel like I just slept for eight hours.

I found Oliver in the kitchen as he dug through the fridge. "Sorry about that." He mumbled without even looking at me. "Is there any cold beer?"

I opened the cupboard and took out a tepid beer then a frosty glass from the freezer as I cracked it open and poured it in to the cold cup.

"Thanks." He mumbled as he took the drink. I stood there frozen. Who is this man?

"What?" He asked as he saw me.

"Did you actually just used some manners?" I teased him.

"Don't push your luck, Miss Kelly."

That threw me a bit. It's been a while since he called me that. But I recovered quickly. "Miss Kelly?" I mimicked him, a half grin on my face as I filled my glass with water.

Oliver downed half the glass of beer. He chose to ignore me. Fine. I shrugged as I placed the glass in to the sink.

"Where's Cody?" He suddenly asked.

I spun to face him, a look of 'seriously?' on my face.

"I'm flying home tomorrow. I'll be gone until Thursday."

I nodded. "Okay."

"I'm having upstairs renovated. That balcony between your room and my room will be turned in to another room."

I gawked at him. Okay...?

"I'll need you to supervise that while going back to your original job." He said plainly before he finished his beer.

"I'll be busy with Cody." I saw the look he gave me. "Won't I be busy with Cody?"

Oliver shook his head. "No. Cody is coming with me."

"Oh. Is he going back home?" I felt sad. The place will feel so empty without him here.

"Only to collect the rest of his stuff."

I sat on the bar stool. "I'm confused."

"I'm taking him back home to get the rest of his stuff. The room getting built will be Cody's new room. You can stay in the room you are in now."

"Oh. So Cody is moving in?" I asked slowly. This was making me feel happy.

"Yes."

I raised my eyebrows. Interesting. Oliver broke up with his girlfriend. Now Cody is moving in.

Don't get me wrong, I adore the boy, but I don't know how I would cope when I move on.

I got up off the stool and went to the kitchen door.

"Did you want me to get Cody out off your bed?"

I shook my head. "He is fine there." I mumbled as I left the room.

I went back to bed and laid down next to Cody. This little boy looked so innocent. He needed to stop being moved from one house to another. He needs a stable home and life.

I felt him move as he sat up.

"Sh. Go back to sleep, sweetheart." I whispered to him.

"Where did you go?"

"I just went and got a drink." I played with his hair for several seconds. "Cody. You are going home tomorrow."

"No!"

"Now listen. You are going home for a few days then coming back, okay."

"I don't want home. I want here, with you." He yawned.

I smiled at him, but I knew he wouldn't see it.

The boy went to sleep again as he cuddled in to me.

I woke the next morning alone in the bed and the house.

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