Chapter 14

I stood up and clung to my head.

"Oh my headache, it hurts much more knowing that's always been my fantasy!" Seriously, why does my dream still look like that, and what is that new addition that has been added?

I have to cook tonight. What time is it, Hayst? Wow, it's already 7 o'clock! Why did I fall asleep! I'm ashamed of myself!

When I got out of the room I noticed Sir Xander preparing... Huh? What is he doing there??

I moved swiftly in his direction, even rubbing my eyes to be sure it was actually him I saw cooking in front of me. This is crazy!

What on earth does he think he's doing? Cooking is done by that moron!

I tried to take his place and asked. "Sir Xander, are you cooking? I'm already here so--" but he stopped me.

"No, you just sit there."

Wait, what? Is he alright?

I merely stood there and watched him prepare food. It seems like what his preparing is good, so I'm simply swallowing.

He cooked, and we then began to eat. He was eating so quietly, so I peeked at him.

"Again sir, thank you for the food."

I inquired in amazement. "What kind of food did you eat? Why did you suddenly cook huh?" And I was afraid he wouldn't respond again.

His only response is, "Nothing," but it's better than don't respond at all, right?

I questioned him, "Sir, do you want to know how I ended up here?" but he just remained silent.

"You move."

A horrible question I asked myself was, "No, I got in the car with your mom. Where is his brain?"

He said, "I can hear you," and I exchanged peace signs.

"Anyway, Sir Xander, that's not what I wanted to say; my intention was not to apply to be your maid."

"Okay, so tell me, why are you here?"

He appears to be intrigued, hmm.

"Okay, so this is what occurred back then."

(Flashback)

_

As I walk, I stepped on a piece of paper.

“What is this?” I asked myself.

“Oh, wanted maid...?” I read what was written on the paper.

“What is this? WANTED MAID is just stated there and then the salary is 50k every month.”

“What the-- is this a scam?” I looked closely at the paper and when I looked at the back of the paper, there was a number on it.

How can I call this number, I don’t have a phone anymore? Well, there’s nothing wrong if I’ll try, right? But how can a maid’s salary be 50k per month? Impossible. I mean, maybe it is possible if the person who’s looking for a maid is rich.

I look at the two girls who are just near to me. As I can see, they’re holding the same paper as mine. “Look at this! They’re looking for a maid, the salary is 50k--“

“Don’t try to apply Ilyn. If you still want to live, just ignore that."

“Hmm, I smell something fishy. You did try this don’t you??” They started walking away so, I didn’t hear what did the other girls replied.

Now I’m confused if should I apply or not?

“Would you like to apply?” I was surprised because someone suddenly spoke behind me, a woman’s voice.

“H-Huh?”

“Would you like to apply?” Do I know her?

“Is this what you’re talking about?” I showed the paper at the same time.

“Yeah, I can help you.” She smiled at me. That smile looks like an evil smile...

Damn, Elyse, what are you thinking! Don’t judge people just by looking at their appearance. You don’t know her yet.

“This ain’t a scam, right?”

“Of course not, you can directly call that number and apply Miss.”

“Really?” she nods at me as an answer.

“But how can I call this number, my phone is broken...” I murmur.

“Is that your only problem? You can use mine.” She handed me her phone to me.

What the-- did she just handed her phone to me? We don’t even know each other. I mean, what if I’m a bad person and I take her phone away?

Well, it looks like she trusts me. She kinda looks crazy because she’s been smiling at me.

She looks rich so, #he doesn’t seem to have cared if she loses her phone.

I called that number and no one answered.

“Uhm, no one is answering.” This is a scam!

“Scam.” I rolled my eyes and give her phone back to her.

“Maybe it’s just busy. If you want, I’ll take you directly to the company-- “

“What?? What do you mean company? I thought they were looking for a maid. Do companies are hiring maids now? Wow, that’s new.” I said in shock.

“Pfft...of course not.” She scratched her shoulder as if she’s having a hard time explaining.

“Just come with me if you want to apply.” She muttered.

“No way, I don’t want to! I don’t even know you, I don’t if you’ll do something bad to me, maybe you want to sell my organs or whatsoever!” I covered my mouth and step back a little.

I raised my eyebrows when she suddenly laughs.

“Oh my god, you’re so funny! Why would you think that I’ll do that to you, hurry up because I still have important things to do? It’s actually my auntie, she’s looking for a maid. Maybe, she’s busy talking to people right now that’s why she can’t answer her phone.” She said by way of explaining.

“How would I know that you’re saying is true?!”

“Do you want money or not?” She directly asks.

“Of course I want! That’s why I’m looking for a job now!” I said, then crossed my arms.

“Then, come with me.”

“Okay! I mean no, I don’t want--“

“You are so talkative!” She grabs my hand and pulled me inside to a car.

“Help! I’m being kidnapped right now!! Help!!” I shouted.

“OMG, you’re hurting my ears!”

I was silent when she glared at me.

About 30 minutes later, the car stopped.

“Get out now.”

“Where did you take me?”

“In my Aunt’s company.”

_

(End of flashback)

I added smiling at the same time, "So that's it, I talked to your mom and she welcomed me because she thought I'm gorgeous just kidding! But as I turned to look at him now that he seems to be asleep, I nearly dropped my jaw.

What? Did the stuff just go to sleep while I was narrating the story?

I shook his shoulder and asked, "Hey, are you asleep?!"

He answered, "No, just keep telling your story," so I shrugged and did.

_

As soon as I heard him chuckling, I simply stopped speaking. I can't see because of his lowered head.

"Are you laughing?" I questioned. Is he making fun of me? I don't remember telling him something funny.

I frowned and responded, "What's funny sir? Which one?"

"You, and the way you speak. It sounds like you're reenacting what happened."

"What can I do? That's what I am when telling a story. Why do you have a complaint huh?"

"It's just strange, okay."

I laughed and looked at him, thinking, "Wow, I'm embarrassed of not being weird."

"For real though, are you even listening to my story?"

He drank some water and responded. "Yeah, even though it's dull."

"You should be thankful I'm sharing a story to you duh!" I suddenly thought again, I saw right away that he seemed different; how many words has he spoken since then? That's a lot, right?

"Just out of curiosity, have you had sex yet?"

I couldn't help but keep my mouth shut and suppress a chuckle when he said, "I'm a virgin."

"Is there anything hilarious about that? Why are you laughing?!"

I couldn't believe his answer to my question gosh! "Uh, yeah there is. Because you're still a virgin, as in? Isn't that right?"

It's pretty horrible that he's still a virgin, even though I'm not claiming he's lying. Oh terrible, how unfortunate that his dog has nowhere to go!

"I am not forcing you to believe me."

Oh...okay.

I got out of my chair and walked up to him, then I sat down next to him and got even closer.

"How did you manage? Tell me, did you masturbate by yourself huh?" I questioned him with curiosity and without making any jokes

I believe my mouth was open because I heard him say. "There's one time, I guess. But only one." What the heck is only one? Which practice is that? Merely a test? Pfft!

With a frown, I questioned. "When is that?"

Oh my god, what four or five years ago, Sir? That's awful! Has he been hurt?

I shook my head and simply grabbed my jaw as I said. "Gosh sir, I can't believe you."

It said. "I'm sleepy," and he left me here alone.

"Hey, Sir! Let's chat some more!" But he just ignore me. Wow, it seems like we've recently become friends, but now we're just like strangers? Just wow! It was nice to have a quick talk with him though.

I just hurried to wash and put our food away.

When I was finished, I walked to my room and so I can sleep now. I hope I don't have another dream about that! Yes, Elyse, that is exactly how it ought to be. Okay, you should be sleeping now

When Mindy abruptly called, I glanced at my phone. I responded right away.

"Do you need anything right now, Mindy?"

[I simply can't go asleep. By the way, I'm the only one who hasn't put Elizabeth to sleep;] I giggled at what she said.

I repeated. "What? Is there a problem? Just tell me, Mindy."

[Nahh,]

[Wait, I still have no idea who your employer is. I forgot to ask her mother what her son's name was when she earlier arrived here.]

I said, "His name is Xander," and she immediately became silent.

I frantically call out, "Hello, Mindy, are you still there?"

[Why the hell is your employer a male, Elyse? I thought it was a woman?]

"No, but don't be alarmed; he's nice."

[Kind? Maybe at first, that'll help you appear good!] That made me laugh.

"He's an asexual, so don't worry; he won't appeal to me."

[Oh, wow! That's awesome; I wish I could meet him too because practically everyone I encounter or know identifies as a lesbian, gay, or bisexual.]

"But he's not that kind, it's just a joke! Did you know he told me yesterday that if I leave this house, I won't be able to return tsk!"

[Eh? If you already know that he is like that then why don't you just leave there huh?!]

"No, I haven't know a lot about him. After all, he was beginning to feel better then."

[What do you mean?]

"Yeah, this is what happen."

(Flashback)

_

I used to yell when I knocked, "Sir Xander! Sir! Sir, I want to talk to you! Hey, come out first!" You stupid, I don't want to be like this, but I can't stop it on my own.

The door suddenly opened and he was just staring at me gravely. "Sir, I'm leaving quickly, promise I'll be back! I just really need to go somewhere—"

I will ask, "Can I leave, just for a moment?"

I grinned as he said, "Go," but the smile vanished as soon as he said it again.

He remarked, and I could tell whether he grinned briefly before closing the door, "If you get out of that door, you can't come back anymore." But I didn't let him permanently damage it.

At the conclusion, I was a little anxious. "Why can't I come back?! What are you going to fire me for, it's my first day! And your mom hired me so she's the only one who can fire me! I'm leaving because I have something important to go to, you take care of your life Mr. Lonely!"

I said, "You can't comprehend how I feel now because you don't have a child and you don't have a care! My daughter is in the hospital now, she needs me therefore I need to get to the hospital!" I concluded before leaving his home.

I stumbled and fell onto my shoulder as I looked around and could see nothing but trees. I have no idea how to leave this place or even return home.

Elizabeth came to mind all of a sudden, and I knew it would be challenging. She was prepared to look for me the moment she woke up.

The rain started to fall as my tears started to drip. Is my luck bad? Which year is this, exactly? Why is it that we only experience bad luck? I don't believe I've ever harmed another person or committed a sin.

I'm so frustrated and angry that I want to be cheap. "Sh*t! Why is it like this? When I'm leaving it will rain but when I don't have any important to do outside the weather is good, tsk! So, annoying!"

Whatever! As long as I get it to the hospital, I don't care how I get there. Even though it was raining, I just started walking since I didn't care because I was so drenched.

I even suffered an injury after opening that gate because something sharp struck me. I wondered which lane we had passed as I turned to look at the two lanes.

I began to move when I realized it. Only birds and raindrops can be heard when it's boisterous outside, and I can't really see any other houses nearby.

Even though I've been walking for a while, it seems like I'm only going back and forth. What's happening?

When I speak in the rain, I say, "Ahhhh!! Annoying! P-Please just stop raining okay? How can I continue walking if you're too strong!"

Even though I am aware that this is only a test, I don't believe I can manage it if things continue to be this difficult. I miss my kid and I want to see her. I desire to embrace and kiss her.

I simply sat in the middle of the street and sobbed aloud.

Daren would still be with me today if he hadn't lost his mind, and I wouldn't have been compelled to labor and buy your life because of his theft from the business. If we were not in this circumstance.

I want to weaken you, but I am powerless to do so. I tell myself that I no longer love you and that I don't want to see you. It's all a lie, I know that! Why does getting to this stage need to happen?

I gently turned around and stood up after hearing a car stop from behind. I moved aside to allow it to move easily across the road.

From where did your car originate? There isn't another home around, right? Or perhaps I simply missed it?

I stared at the car and questioned myself, "Why isn't he leaving yet?" I contributed my tears and whatever cold that would have leaked from my mouth. It's a good thing it's raining because my tears would be so evident if it wasn't.

The car in front of me now had a harsh motor, and I grimaced at it. It took me some time to read the paper since my eyes were a little blurry, but eventually, the car window opened and I could see the driver's eye.

I swear, "Come in? Where?" Could it be a kidnapper?

I turned away out of concern that it might be out to get me.

"What the f**k are you waiting for?!"

_

(End of flashback)

[How the f**k? You are an adulterer!]

I could even hear her loud laugh and excruciating ear agony as she spoke.

I told her that even if someone didn't tell her to stop, she would still find it funny. "Hey, maybe Elizabeth can hear you and she'll wake up!" I said.

[Yes, I'm sorry. What is going on with you, why is that? ]

"I have no idea, Mindy; I'm just very inquisitive."

I asked with a scowl, "There's nothing wrong with that, is there?

[What's wrong, shameless? Consider stopping what you're doing; it's unfair that I should be the next! Hahaha! I'm sure there will be more to the narrative, so let's continue it now!] She said something that made me giggle.

"When I left the hospital, he was waiting for me and fell asleep in the car." I'll start again.

_

That was embarrassing, but everything else went well, so that's all.

[Pfft!! What a shame you didn't pull the zipper open! ]

"Yes-- w-what? What are you talking about, idiot?"

She started to say something, but the line was abruptly cut off. [Tsk, your pretending—]. I simply scowled since I could be out of material to load.

I had assumed she wouldn't call again, but she really found a method to speak with me directly.

[Hello! Continue with your story as you please!]

We had a conversation earlier, but everything went smoothly.

[Owws, who cares?]

"I was so chatty while eating that he listened to the stories I recounted."

"Pfft, and the amusing thing about that is that he's still a virgin."

We had a lengthy conversation until Mindy said she wanted to sleep because she was getting tired.

A short while later, I started to feel sleepy as well, so I closed my eyes.

-

"Wife!"

I questioned, "Hmm? Why," but I didn't look up from the newspaper I was reading.

"Can the three of us go out today? Do you have any free time?"

I apologized and saw the sadness on his face as I said, "I'm sorry, maybe tomorrow since I have a meeting this afternoon and then I also have something essential to do tonight." However, I was privately laughing at the expression on his face. He guessed I could have forgotten that it was now our anniversary.

It only scowled in silence by my side, and I could still hear him taking long breaths.

I got up and grabbed a cake. "Happy month-anniversary!"

I let go of the cake and started crying as I saw Daren lying on the ground covered in blood.