Chapter 433 Shopping Trip


    That morning, when Cherry got downstairs, she found that Lily had cooked breakfast.


    Jackson was finished with his morning exercises anding back in the house. When he saw Cherry


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    standing in the living room, he went to greet her.


    "Is Joe up yet?" asked Jackson.


    "No, not yet." replied Cherry.


    Jackson turned and asked Lily, "Lily, could you please go upstairs and wake Joe up?"


    "Yes." Lily replied and headed up the stairs.


    Jackson took Cherry''s hand and led her to the dining room, "Let''s have breakfast."


    Joe came scrambling downstairs a whileter, and saw his parents were already having breakfast in


    the dining room. He sat down and started eating quietly.


    Cherry looked at Joe and said, "Joe, I will be driving you to school today."


    "That''s great!" said Joe smiling sweetly at his Mother.


    Jackson had a worried look as he asked Cherry, "Will you bete getting to work if you take Joe to


    school first?"


    "No, it will be okay." replied Cherry.


    Jackson went silent and enjoyed his repast.


    Not long after breakfast, Cherry and Joe set out.


    Joe sat in his Mommy''s car looking out the window with a puzzled expression, "Mommy, why don''t you


    let Daddy drive me to school and then take you to work?" he asked.


    "Because Daddy is very busy. He already has lots to do. Have you forgotten about his job? He handles


    the day to day operations." Cherry exined to Joe patiently.


    "Oh, I see, " said Joe lowering his head and fiddling with his fingers.


    "Well, Joe." Cherry said out of the blue and she hastily asked her son, "I was wondering, if you have


    any hobbies or interests? I was thinking maybe you could take a course in one of the Arts."


    "One of the Arts? Do you mean like painting, singing or something?" Joe asked his Mommy seriously.


    "Yes." replied Cherry nodding.


    "Mommy, to be honest, I am interested in learning to y the piano. It would be amazing to create


    beautiful music with my fingers, " said Joe.


    "The piano? Good, I like that! I''ll talk it over with Daddy and get a piano teacher toe tutor you at


    home, " said Cherry.


    "Okay. That sounds great!" said Joe.


    "But, Joe, will you be stressed with your school studies and learning the piano after school? Will it be


    too much for you?" asked Cherry. She wanted to make sure that Joe really wanted to learn to y the


    piano.


    "No, It won''t be hard at all. My school work is too easy. Besides, at home I can learn things I enjoy. So,


    I will be very happy." Joe said in an innocent way.


    "That''s wonderful my good boy! I will arrange for a piano teacher as soon as I discuss it with your


    Daddy, okay?" Cherry said smiling.


    "Yay!" Joe eximed happily looking at his Mommy.


    After dropping her son off at school, Cherry drove to the H King Group.


    Jackson called a meeting with several of the senior management like usual when he reached the bar.


    Afterwards, he sat in the front office browsing through the files.


    Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. "Come in!" Jackson called out. A waiter entered.


    "Mr. Jackson, your presence is needed in the VIP room. A female guest is quarreling with Susan, one


    of our staff." The waiter stood at the door respectfully.


    "Susan?" repeated Jackson. He suddenly thought of who that was, got up, and left the office.


    When he got to the VIP corridor, Jackson saw a crowd gathering not far off.


    Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted, "Herees Mr. Jackson!"


    Everyone looked at Jackson and backed up to make way for him.


    Jackson walked to the VIP room doorway. He saw Susan and a woman staring each other down. He


    asked sternly, "What''s going on here?"


    "She is harassing me." Susan said furiously.


    "Who is harassing you?" asked Jackson calmly. "You are a waitress and obligated to provide good


    service to me. You haven''t and I''m displeased." said the woman angrily.


    "You are saying I didn''t provide good service? That''s how I serve all our customers. You are obviously


    making trouble." shouted Susan, unwilling to be used. She had been there a long time and she had


    met some tough customers, but she never expected any customers to act as crazy as this woman.


    "You..." Before the customer started, Jackson cut her off asking, "Miss, are you hurt? Please, tell me


    what you are not happy with so we can ensure your satisfaction." Jackson said patiently yet coldly.


    That''s when the woman noticed Jackson. When she looked at his handsome face, she was delighted.


    He had such an imposing appearance that he stood out from others. ''He must be the new owner of the


    bar, and president of the JC Group.'' she thought.


    "You must be Mr. Jackson, right?" asked the woman, her voice took a gentle and purring tone. She


    didn''t seem angry after seeing Jackson.


    Jackson didn''t respond to her.


    She prattled on, "How could I let Mr. Jackson wait on me personally? No, I am not hurt, I am just not


    satisfied with this waitress. Mr. Jackson, I am afraid your staff needs to be better trained."


    "You..." Susan furiously spat out, stopping herself there. If Jackson weren''t there, she would scratched


    the customer''s face. She hated the arrogance on thedy''s face so much.


    Jackson pulled Susan by the arm, and gave her a look that said she shouldn''t act impulsively.


    He turned to the customer and said calmly, "Since you are uninjured, I hope the remainder of your time


    here will be enjoyable! I will arrange for a new waitress to serve you."


    With that, he turned to the waiter standing beside him and ordered, "Ask the manager to make


    arrangements."


    "Yes Sir." replied the waiter leaving immediately to report to the manager.


    Jackson led Susan away by her arm.


    Susan was very angry, but when Jackson seized her, she was happy and followed Jackson.


    When they got to Jackson''s office, he let her arm go and sat in the chair behind the desk. He looked


    into Susan''s eyes, "What was that about?"


    "They had been at the bar sincest night and were still drinking this morning. I was asked to send


    wine to their room, and she scolded me, using me of not providing good service. She was so ill-


    mannered that I couldn''t help arguing, " exined Susan.


    "You need to watch your attitude. You are, after all, a waitress and you can''t be quarreling with the


    customers. If you have one that is rude or unreasonable, you may ask the manager for help." said


    Jackson keeping his tone calm.


    "Okay, I understand, " Susan lowered her head as she agreed.


    "Now get back to work." Jackson ordered, without ncing at Susan. He went back to browse through


    the files on the desk.


    Susan had intended to say something, but, seeing the look of indifference on Jackson''s face, she gave


    up. ''It''s better not to say too much.'' she thought and turned away.


    Saturday morning everything was quiet in the vi. Joe was sound asleep, so were Cherry and


    Jackson. It was the weekend and a rare opportunity for them to sleep in.


    Cherry woke up, yawned and stretched in Jackson''s arms.


    Feeling Cherry stir, Jackson moved and held her in his arms tightly.


    "What time is it?" asked Cherry sleepily, not opening her tired eyes.


    "I don''t know. It''s the weekend, let''s sleep a little longer, " said Jackson.


    "Honey, are you going to the bar today?" Cherry asked.


    "No, since everything is running smoothly, I am staying home with you and Joe today." replied Jackson.


    He didn''t want to turn into a workaholic. Family was much more important in his heart.


    His news excited Cherry and she suddenly opened her eyes. She wrapped her arms around Jackson''s


    neck and said cooing sweetly, "Honey, you''re so wonderful and make me so happy!"


    Jackson opened his eyes, feeling very warm with such a special and beautiful woman beside him. He


    whispered tenderly, "As long as you are happy."


    "Yes, I am very happy." Cherry covered Jackson''s lips with hers, kissing him passionately.


    After a long kiss, Jackson grinned wickedly asking, "Are you feeling energetic now? Wanna continue?"


    "What? No way!" Cherry rejected his proposition hastily. They had made love all night and she was still


    feeling drained. Besides, it was such a beautiful morning, and she didn''t want toy around in bed any


    longer.


    Cherry went on, "I need to take Joe shopping to buy him clothes."


    "That''s a good idea. My bank card is in the drawer, take it with you, " said Jackson tenderly.


    "Okay, I will. I love you, honey! Do you think I squander? Because we spend your money every time, "


    said Cherry flirtatiously.


    "My wish is for my wife and son spend my money. I am good with it, even if you were to squander away


    my fortune, " Jackson admitted affectionately.


    Cherry was touched at Jackson''s generous love and how this man spoiled her. Though he was


    sometimes arrogant and bossy, he treated her respectfully and never crossed the line to annoy her. His


    love was pure and yet,plex, and she epted everything about him.


    "Okay, then it''s time to get up. It''s almost noon and time for lunch. You go about your business and I''ll


    take Joe shopping, " said Cherry.


    "Get some more sleep. I haven''t gotten to enjoy feeling your tender, warm skin against me enough, "


    Jackson''s domineering nature shone through as he seized Cherry''s arm, unwilling to let go of her.


    Cherry wanted to say something, when there was a knock at the door.


    Joe''s voice called from the other side of the door, "Daddy? Mommy? It''s me! Are you up yet?"


    "Joe, we..." Cherry started, only to be interrupted by Jackson.


    "Come in, son!" shouted Jackson.


    Joe opened the door and went in.


    "Daddy, Mommy, you two are sozy! Do you know howte it is, why haven''t you gotten up?" asked


    Joe looking at the pajamas next to the bed.


    "What are you doing? I am not up yet." said Cherry and hastily pulled the quilt up to her chin.


    "Mom, you don''t need to do that. It''s no big deal. I''ve seen much more, " said Joe calmly, and as if he


    was speaking to someone else.


    "You little brat!" Cherry was irritated. It seemed that she had nothing to hide from her son.


    Jackson kept his mouth shut, but, he did smile, as he thought about how adorable his son was.


    "So, Mommy, when can I start piano lessons?" Joe questioned as he walked next to the side of the bed


    by Cherry.


    "I will find a piano teacher as soon as possible. Daddy bought you a piano from overseas and It will be


    delivered next week, " said Cherry.


    Joe was so excited that he looked at Daddy and joyfully eximed, "Thanks, Daddy!"


    "Joe, when the piano arrives, the study will be yours to practice in, " said Jackson.


    "Okay, " Joe said before turning to his Mother and saying, "Mommy, please find a piano teacher for me


    quickly. I''d like a beautiful youngdy for my instructor."


    "Do you n to learn to y the piano or ogle beautiful girls?" asked Cherry pretending to be angry.


    "Mommy, you know you are the most beautiful woman in the world! But, if my piano teacher is good


    looking, I will be motivated to learn, " quipped Joe.


    "I got it, you naughty boy! I will as soon as possible." Cherry bantered. She said to Joe, "Now, go wash


    up, brush your teeth and then wait for me downstairs. After lunch, we''ll go shopping."


    "That''s great! I''ll go get ready." Saying that, Joe rushed out of the room.