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Artemisia. Its my twentieth birthday , but sadly no one remembers . Lost my parents to a Mall shoot out oh no sad story alert.... I got over the loss .I hate go think of it as it still haunts me . Mom's friend Marie took me in and became my guardian . She provided me with everything I ever needed , I trusted her so much well not with my life for sure . Marie owned a strip club but despite this she was always tough on me , she wanted me to have a normal life like other kids that included no relationships until am mature enough and ofcourse school . She was another mother I always needed " happy birthday Art," Marie came shouting . I began to blush , I thought they had forgotten . Marie and the girls organized a small party for me, they baked cake and some snacks it was a great party . The next day I was surfing on the internet for job alerts , I really needed to make a living for myself or I will have to strip something I was not looking foward to stripping . I came across an advert " house manager required Requirements : Experience in house keeping Must speak English Above 18yrs . If interested send your info Cranesriq@gmail.com This sounds interesting I know about housekeeping well not a professional though but could try my luck . I wrote a little about myself and sent to the email. Lets keep our fingers crossed and pray I get the job . I spent the rest of the day cleaning the club and arranging the wine cabinet . I was asleep when I heard a beep on my laptop . As painful as the bright rays of the screen light hit my eyes I checked my email .I recieved a notification , wow it was from the job I applied earlier , that was quite fast. You have been approved for the job. Report tomorrow with your belongings at 9am , Cranes Estate. Yes ! I got the job . Finally no more cleaning tables and c*m spilled seats its so disgusting to think of ,I will make a living for myself and start a cafe or open a restaurant . I was so excited how sleep vanished from my eyes is a mystery . I was wide awake till the sun rose . " am so happy for you dear , so what time are you reporting to work?" Marie asked. " at nine " I replied . " Its seven fifty , you should probably be preparing to leave , your new boss wont be happy with a latecomer " she said smiling . I packed some clothes into my suitcase , Marie had already called in a taxi for me . It was sad to leave her and the girls but duty calls . I arrived at the estate , the houses were not close to each other but one thing for sure, those mansions screamed wealth . They looked like a fortress some a palace , my new boss must be very wealthy and powerful probably an old man who collects luxury cars and plays golf and owns a stable of horses . I alighted at the gate with a superb writing on it "CRANES ESTATE". I paid the taxi and carried my suitcase. The gate was automatic a gentleman in black suit walked up to me " please follow me " he said in a deep serious tone. . I walked into the huge compound with a magnificent fountain . The Mansion was so huge surrounded by trees and flowers , the architectural design was beyond amazing the fresh green lawn kissing its feet. I was so nervous and anxious four cars were parked on the driveway shade , black ferrari , Snow white G wagon , navy blue Audi R8 and a matte black Ranger Over Sport sparkling clean , he or she does have great taste . The gentleman opened the huge door . He stopped at the foyer I was just following him lost i n wonder and amazement . " please wait " he said . He vanished to a hallway all I heard was a door close. The interior was out of this world , a crystal chandelier above my head, the walls were pure white. Two palm tree vases one on my right another on my left . The floor was marble white so clean and crystal clear I could see my reflection . This was indeed worth it . I turned to admire the door fine polished brown wood with a golden door handle . " Good morning Artemisia " a voice in a sexy English accent with deep voice brought me back to reality . Before me stood a man he was drop dead gorgeous , he had short well groomed hair , chisel like jawbone, blue eyes a deep dimple , sexy lips , masculine, he wore a white suit shirt no tie unbuttoned the first two buttons , a mighty chest and black trouser with black leather shoes. He looked like a marble sculpture . Is this real ? Not who I was expecting to meet , I thought i was going to meet an old man with a golddigger wife and several grandkids . His eyes scanned my body taking in every inch of me . " Good morning Sir " I replied . He nodded at the man in black suit I forgot he was there, he left . I was alone with the hunk new boss . I licked my lips. He turned walking out , something told me to follow him . Whatever it was it saved me , he began to show me around the kitchen , what goes where , the rooms , the pool , the back yard , believe me when I say i barely heard anything I was admiring him most of the time. " are we clear" he said . Wait! What ? I heard nothing . " yes sir" I replied but deep down I lied . " your salary would be six thousand dollars " he said . What! Thats a lot for a housekeeper before I could respond he continued walking . He stopped I bumped into him inhaling his spicy minty cologne . He gave me a blank stare from his shoulder am not sure what he was thinking . " this is your room , on the bed is a uniform you must be in your uniform, before you leave the mansion always inform the security . That would be all " he said . He walked away vanished into another room . I went into my room it was gorgeous a comfy bed with fluffy beddings , a chandelier, paintings on the wall of mountains and fountains , grey fluffy carper . This was twice the size of my room back in the strip club . The uniform was well fitting a little tight . A white blouse and a pencil skirt with a tag written " house manager" I looked too formal to be a house maid, keeper whatever you call it . I tied my long black hair into a neat pony tail , and wore the black flat shoes that were next to the uniform . Anyone could be fooled into thinking I was a secretary working in a prestige business if only they knew I was a maid to an emotionless sexy guy . I found my way into the kitchen . I found a note with all the instructions on what to do . My first task was to arrange the pantry section . Dust the all utensils and cutlery . I arranged the stuff in the massive fridge , a lot of food for someone living alone , is he married ? I didnt see any ring on his finger ,maybe he has a girlfriend , the thought of him with another woman made my heart sink , no Artemisia hes just your boss not your boyfriend . His utensils were spotless and so clear does he even use them. I bent over to take the plates from the dishwasher , this place was pretty clean , no dust , everything looked as good as new. "Sweet mother of nature! " said a voice behind me , I ended up knocking my head on the stand , it didn't hurt that much . " am so sorry miss " he said as he came toward me holding me amidst of seeing stars I looked at him , he was brown haired, blue eyes and very handsome but not as handsome as my boss , he was masculine as he was they probably work out together his cologne wow ! Black mint . My head settled . " its fine thank you sir" I said blushing , things are getting worse here , how many more handsome men will walk in . His right hand was on my back and his left on my arm his touch was so deafening , he smiled at me . I blushed . Stop it Artemisia . I was brought back again to reality by a strong cough my boss stood at the doorway with a dark gaze that could probably spit venom if he had the ability. The mystery guy let go of me but his eyes stuck to mine. He walked to my boss and left to his study . My boss stood staring at me , something about his stare made me blush it was dark but it kind of aroused me . He walked out . I continued with my work . I couldn't get my mind off what just happened . It's not my first time being around men but why do I feel a little awkward in this house and in Enriquè's presence? Only time will tell