The Arrogant Slave

DOWN-TO-EARTH

It was quiet, the two of us didn't speak. Well, what do we even need to talk about? It's obvious that I should take the first move when it comes to having a conversation.

Andreya was just seriously eating, so I took a spoonful taste and my eyes twinkled after tasting the perfect savory.

"The food is... great." I was almost left speechless. The tenderness made it more delicious. The meat and the sweet sauce have a perfect combination. I haven't yet chewed the food well and I suddenly swallowed it when Andreya raise her gaze at me.

What should I say? Should I smile? Gods, I never felt so nervous before. Ever since I met here, I could feel my lifespan shortens everytime our eyes would meet.

"Thank you. I appreciate you like the food." A short smile escaped from my lips.

She's seemed to be so responsible, bossy, perfectionist and rich yet so down-to-earth. They are really the same.

"So... why did you chose to live alone?" I feel like i'm forcing myself to be closer to her. I'm just curious and I can't handle the silence. In our house, it's always noisy because Mom keep blubbering things endlessly.

"I didn't chose to live here but... it's like a tradition to our family that we would got to live alone in a house once we turn twelve with no maids or any servants. It's a training for us to be independent."

"Wait, you got to clean this gigantic house all alone?" Just thinking of how wide and hectic it is to clean this entire mansion makes me wanna just stay in bed… well, actually I don't clean at all.

"Yeah, once a week." Does this one ever smile?

"You look so comfortable telling these things to me. Don't you feel uncomfortable?" I'm thankful that my tone sounded so smooth but deep inside, thousands of needles are stuck inside my tonsils.

"Who are you anyway?"

This is the exact feeling that i'm talking about. A single expression cannot be detected in her words but it causes my heart to jumped every single time.

"Your slave?" We lost eye contact when she continued eating. She ignored my answer– or question I suppose.

"You asked me, of course I'll answer it. It's not like I'm trying to hide something too private."

I feel like i'm a lost puppy. What will happen if I try to piss her off? No, no, don't even try, Zero. Besides she haven't done anything wrong right? I only hit people who are full of stupidity but in her case… maybe i'm the most stupid person she met.

"I'll wash the plates. Go to your room and sleep. We'll be leaving early tomorrow," she said with authority before taking the plate from my hands.

"Umm… President said that i'll follow you wherever you go. Then does it mean that I don't have to attend classes anymore?" She put the plates inside the sink and dried her hands using her uniform skirt.

"You need to attend your classes but every vacant and after dismissal, you need to proceed to the Student Council's Office. Go to your room now."

Vice President is acting like a strict Mother, she's worse than my Mom. So bossy and very straightforward. Is she the one that my Dad is talking about? The one who'll give me reasons to change?

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I lazily opened my eyes and I panicked. I immediately went out of bed when the first thing I saw is Vice President staring at me deeply.

"What are you doing here?!" I controlled my voice. I feel like i'm having an heart attack. It's creepy and scary to see someone's face as soon as you wake up.

"I was about to wake you up."

"You should have knock!"

"Why do I need to do that? I own every inch of this house." Is she that innocent? I guess she lack social skills, a disadvantage of having to live alone.

"Vice President, everyone needs privacy." Her mouth half-opened and realized the reason why I was too surprise to see her here.

"Sorry. I promise to knock next time. Get change, breakfast will be ready soon," she said before getting out.

I was left dumb-founded. I unconsciously stared at the door. Did she just said sorry? I shook my head. Even with the position she have and the superiority she obtained over me... she doesn't have the thing called ego. Maybe that's the reason they were called the Rulekeepers.

After we finished preparing for school, we went out. I was puzzled. What are we riding? I can see no vehicle nor garage.

"Do we need to take the bus?"

"Yeah," my jaw dropped. I have never ride a bus before... as in never. Does it have an AC? I'm embarass to ask her, I don't want her to think that i'm such a spoiled brat.

We stood there for minutes and then a black car came. I was stunned and my eyes widened, I couldn't take my eyes off it. Wait... it's not just an ordinary car. It's a limousine.

"This is not a f*****g car."

"I have my own definition of things. Open the door for me." I was confused when she whispered it to me and I realized that i'm her slave and she's my master. I didn't argue and did what she said.

I followed her inside and closed the door before sitting next to her. All the other officers are inside too. I guess this limousine is a service vehicle for the Student Council. Cool.

"How is it? Being a slave?" The rich guy– I mean, the President asked.

"Don't know." I really don't know what to answer. Should I say that i'm living a royal's life in Vice President's house?

"I'm sure Vice President is treating you right… am I wrong?" President was smirking as he took a glance at Vice President.

"No, kinda."

"That's unbelievable. Knowing Vice President... she's heartless." I heard Treasurer said.

"Yeah. She also suck at socializing." Secretary sneered and giggled. I looked at Vice President and she seemed not to mind what the other officers are saying.

Heartless? Is that what everyone thinks of her?