Thanks for the reviews! Glad you're loving the story so far! The energy and banter is something I wanted to get just right because I want to honour the CC that lives in me ;)
Sorry I didn't post yesterday - internet was acting up. So I'm throwing in this short chapter to make up for it. Enjoy, people!
CHAPTER 3
"Maxwell! I can't go to the meeting looking like this! My hair is a mess, my shirt looks like a used rag and quite frankly, I think it's shrinking!" CC whined. "How will I charm our new potential investors?!"
"Well, you should have thought about that before you and Niles had a water fight in my kitchen!" Maxwell retorted.
As if on cue, Niles walked into the office with a tea tray. "Oh, sir, she's looking for excuses not to go. When has she ever used charm on your investors? Spells, maybe..."
Maxwell put down his pen and pushed his reading glasses further up the bridge of his nose to get a better look at his butler. Or rather, to give his butler a look. "I am NOT in the mood!" He said.
"I think that one is usually directed at you, Caca," Niles teased CC while handing her the cup of coffee she had requested ages ago. She rolled her eyes and shook her head.
"Maxwell, at least let me change!" She pleaded.
"But the full moon isn't until next week..." Niles feigned confusion.
"Niles! It is not your job to continuously insult and tease and put down Miss Babcock!" Maxwell warned.
"Put her down?" That'll be a hefty veterinary bill but I'm glad you're finally putting us all out of our misery." Niles joked.
Maxwell's eyes shot daggers. "...Sir." Niles bowed and made a quick exit.
"Fine, CC, but make it quick!" Maxwell decided.
"Great, I'll just take the limo back to my place, change and then meet you at the restaurant for the meeting at 3pm!"
"What? No! I can't have you arriving late for this one! You'll borrow a blouse from Miss Fine and then we'll be on our way!"
"But Maxwell, come on," she laughed, "Nanny Fine's clothes...I mean, you've seen them, right?" She snorted.
Maxwell just looked at her as if to say he'd had enough for the day. He pressed for the intercom and ordered Niles to help CC find something suitable in Fran's closet.
As per usual, CC was not impressed.