All their kindness has suddenly turned into a nightmare for me. They obviously know something that I don't know so I pulled courage and answered back.
“Did you mean that it was not only me who was taken here? What happened to those women when the big boss didn't like them?”
Before they were able to answer, the door was pushed open, and a familiar man came in.
“Come on, the big boss is waiting for you in his room!”
I clearly heard him say that the big boss is waiting for me, so this means that I am ready to be served to a monster.
I heaved a sigh before I turned to him and faked a smile. I don't know what will happen, but I will do all my might to escape from the hands of the big boss!
I stood up and followed him towards the room where he was headed. While I was taking every step, my heartbeat raced. But I am adamant to my plan. However, we suddenly heard a loud scream from a man at the door fronting us. It came from a man who seemed to be in pain. My eyes were wide open because I was scared of it. Who must be the person yelling? I mean, I am being paranoid, but is that someone who is being killed by the monster boss?
When I looked at them, the man with me, his face, suddenly became worried. He turned his gaze towards me and ordered.
“Go back to that room and wait until I come back to give you more instructions. Do not do anything beyond instructions if you don’t want trouble!”
He sneered while his eyes were so mean to me. I quickly nodded and turned around to walk back towards the room where I came from. While walking, I took the opportunity to run my eyes around the place. I could tell that I am in a building. This might be a hotel building or I don't know but it seems to be a very private place.
Some of the designs of this place seem to resemble the place of Villa where I work as a cleaner part time, let alone the carpets on the floor and some of the decorations hanged, most specially the paintings.
It was right after entering the room that the two ladies were about to get out as well. They had already prepared their things to leave, but they were surprised to see me.
“What happened?” Nadia word? Lee asked as she approached me as she checked on me from head to toe.
“What happened?” Faby followed the question up when they didn't hear from me. I was frustratedly seated at the couch before I answered.
“I didn't know we were about to approach a door when we heard a loud scream from a man. Then right there, the right hand ordered me to come back. Here and wait for further instructions. I don't know, but can you tell me something?” I question back.
“Something about what? I told you we cannot talk about the big boss.” Nadia answered.
“Do you know something about those screams? Are they killing someone?” I asked courageously. If they say yes, then I’d better find my way to jump off this building as soon as possible!
But Faby quickly explained, smiling. “Do you honestly think that this penthouse is a butcher place? Come on, your imagination has taken you way too far.” She and Nadia laughed hard after that, which angered me.
Look at them laughing while I'm here, so, so scared of my life! My expression suddenly turned wild and spoke loud and clear.
“Didn’t you give me that idea, lady? How dare you scare me from the very beginning then now laugh at me because of my assumptions, my assumptions which were in your own words?!” I sneered at Nadia who was laughing like she was enjoying what I am currently feeling right now.
Her face suddenly turned scared. I don't know if it was because of my eyes wide open. Yes, speaking about my eyes when I get angry, they are firing like flames. I have a small face, but my eyes are round, which can scare someone who isn’t used to them.
“Hey, don't get me wrong, miss. I didn't mean to scare you enough to make you think that this penthouse is a butcher place. I mean, even if a person is too rich, do you think that they can take their victims in their own property and do the killing? And in the very first place, I never talked about a murder. I just said that those women disappeared, and we never heard from them, but that doesn't mean that they were killed or the like.”
It was too late for Nadia to explain because I was already outraged.
“Lady, you have no idea! You totally have no idea of how I was brought here. Did you know that my own father sold me to this big boss? Did you know that being here means I am not worthy of my family’s love? That I am only here because I am for sale. You do not have any idea what I am feeling right now to add up your insults of me.”
I know that I am no one but a bought woman for the big boss of this penthouse but I am not buying anymore insults to add up. I am very sensitive, and no one has the right to question me for being that.
“What is happening here?” The familiar voice of the right hand man was heard by the door again, which obviously scared the two women in front of me. But I was not. I am totally enraged and I am ready for anything even if it includes going into a fight with anyone in this unfamiliar place!
“Nothing, Arnold. We were just trying to explain things to Miss.” Faby charmingly explained to the man. So, if this person's name is Arnold.
Arnold looked at me and said with a blank expression.
“Change your clothes into casual ones. That closet is full of your clothes, choose one and get dressed. We are going to take you back to your parents. The boss changed his mind and he said to fetch you if he is ready to meet with you.”
I almost collapsed upon hearing him say that I am finally being taken back to my family. That means that it sometimes caused me to run away. Whatever they do to my parents, I don't care anymore, they don't care about me either. This time I have to think for my own welfare. I will run as far as I can where no one could reach me. Even if they paid my parents already, those dealings will be dealt with by them without me. That is not my problem anymore. Besides, my parents have already slapped me with the reality that I am only an investment for them. Well, if that is the case then, I don’t have any more reason to stay behind!
I nodded quickly to Arnold. He doesn't know how happy I am deep inside!
“But don't you ever, ever think of running away because you and your parent’s life will be at stake if that happens!”
I quickly nodded as soon as I heard Arnold, I didn't want to offend him. My only goal now is to be able to get out of this building and find my way from that.“I promise I won't run away. You can send me your man if you don't trust me. They can tail me all they want.” I added just to convince him.“That is not the order of the big boss. You are free to go because we have your family as the collateral just in case you think of running away.”I smiled in my heart when I heard him. For me, that is an indication that I can finally set my feet off at this place and disappear!“The big boss doesn't want to see you in your old clothes, so he ordered that he take everything in that closet with you.”I know that before he gestured the two ladies with me to pack the clothes. I didn't disagree because I just wanted to get out. That's it.After a few more minutes everything was ready, so the driver showed me the way to the vehicle and drove me home. When we arrived at the driveway, I asked the dr
Not only me, but even me, Celestine was scared that her employer would arrive in 30 minutes. I cannot think of a way to help her make an alibi for my presence, so I slumped on the floor and held my head. My brain is so empty that I couldn't think of a solution.“OK. Your arrival is just in time. Anyway, since you didn't come last summer and I was not able to go home to the Philippines, I will tell my boss that you will be here in replacement for me. What do you think about that?” Miss Celestine suddenly suggested. That surprised me even more. If that's the case and our employer will agree to her, then that means that I couldn't go to the Philippines as well. And my very main purpose for hiding here is just to buy some time to live as soon as possible.“Madeline, tell me something… We have to go out and meet the sir once he arrives.” She urged me so I nodded abruptly. What can I do if I don't say yes rather than I will be sent out of this mansion, then I don't have any place to go.“OK
“Sir, please don't be mad at me. I decided without informing you, but of course, you still have the say in this matter. There is an emergency back home and I had to call Miss Madeline to substitute for me for three months because I have to go home. I hope that I get your approval.” Miss Celestine’s voice was shaking, but I know that she was used to the boss already, so she already knows how to speak with him in a convincing manner.“Even if you had to go home, who gave you the permission to choose on my behalf? I don't even know this woman.”The sir in front of us was a little bit frozen when he turned his gaze toward me. Our eyes met. I was frightened, so I quickly withdrew my eyes from him and stared at the floor, bowing my head. I am praying in my heart that he will agree for me to stay here. Miss Celestine has already taken the sacrifice of volunteering to leave for me. Although she has an important matter at home, I didn't expect her to lie about the emergency that she has to att
The first time he talked about my clothes, I was insulted. I know that I wear cheap clothes but look at him. Anyway, who am I to disagree with him? I am just a new employee who just signed a contract that I have not even read. Well, who knows if clothing is one of its contents of it? I'd better just shut it and not argue about it since he is my boss.I forced a smile and nodded as I finally stepped out of his study room. Only then that I was able to breathe freely. I calmed myself before I started to look for me, Celestine.“Over here!” She took my attention. Miss Celestine was seated in the garden area of the mansion. She was with a gardener, chatting, probably waiting for me. I walked fast to approach them, then sat beside her with a heavy heart.“How did it go?” She excitedly inquired, but I was in no mood to share what just happened. I didn't speak for a few moments then said with a frown afterward.“I signed the contract.”“Well, what was in the contract? Was he not joking that I
Miss Celestine quickly hugged me and walked away without looking back. I wiped my tears as I watched her walk away.This time facing the reality that I will be left alone with our arrogant boss of ours.“You're having a lot of dramas there. It's time to come here and be familiarized with my medication schedules.”I heard him. Yes, he was already instructing me to begin my work. I shrugged the idea of pitying myself, then walked upstairs where he was seated in his wheelchair staring at me. His eyes were too sharp looking at the prey. This is the reality and I have to accept it.When I was already standing in front of him, I waited for another instruction.“What are you looking at? Why don't you push me towards my bedroom?” He nailed it again this time. This man is the cruelest I’ve ever met in my entire life. Not to mention my father who sold me, of course, he was the very reason why I'm here right now!“I am sorry, Sir. It is just that I am not familiar with the things that I need to
I was very scared and confused but I tried to reach for his medicine to give him to drink. I easily positioned him before reaching for his pill."Please open your mouth, sir." Scared but I still ordered him.After he yawned and swallowed the medicine, he closed his eyes, and because I wasn't satisfied that the medicine would help him, I decided to call an ambulance."What are you doing?" Even though he was weak, he still managed to sneeze after noticing that I reached for my cell phone from my pocket."Ah, I was going to call an ambulance sir, we'll be surer when the doctors take a look at you," I answered with concern.He pulled one of my hands before speaking again. "Don't lead me on, wait ten minutes and I'll be fine. Don't ever take me to the hospital because I won't like it."Because of his scary look, I just nodded in obedience, I was nervous because after he told me, he closed his eyes again and didn't move. "Sir?" I patted him but he seemed to have lost consciousness. After a
Even though he is sick, he is undeniably handsome except for the fact that he doesn't know how to smile and always seems to be hot-headed."What are you just standing there? Are you going to stare at me only?""Sorry, sir.""Are you feeling okay, sir? Do you need anything?""I just want to drink water.""Okay sir, I'll take it. Sorry!"I immediately went down and got some water. My hands are still shaking. Why am I panicking, especially when the boss is looking at me?My gosh! Madeline, you will lose this job if you will not concentrate. Remember when you get kicked out of here you have nowhere to run and you will be seen by the person who bought you. This always plays on my mind."Here’s your water, sir.""You can go out," he answered.I just bowed and immediately went out. I walked into the garden to get some fresh air. I'm crazy thinking about what I should do especially since Celestine is not here to come with me. Suddenly, I thought of my family. I’m sure they will be angry
I'm already in my room, I'm really restless. I'm getting sweaty, why did I forget to change my clothes? It's really embarrassing huh! Will I be fired from my job? How am I, where am I going now considering that Celestine is not here yet so that someone can help me?I'm crying because I'm afraid that the person who bought me will see me when they kick me out of here. Why did I not change this short dress? Why did I still wear it? I didn't have a face to show them anymore so I just lay down and wrapped my whole body in my blanket. It's like I'm cold and I can't understand what I feel."My Gosh! Why can't I sleep? I hope they will not call me again and do anything to keep me from going out!" Suddenly she remembered Celeste. I called her to tell her what happened. Because the big boss might tell them what happened and suddenly send her back here, and they will kick me off here. I have nowhere to go when that happens. It's the end of my life! I told her that I didn't mean it so that she w