The unpredictable life

The mysterious old lady

      The clear blue sky was looking beautiful outside. The slowly rising sun prompted a new energy in me. I could feel positive and good vibes all over. I had a strong feeling soon I would be able to complete my motive. You may not know which motive I am talking about but as time passes everyone will be aware about it. 

     I saw Mr. Parker with two dogs near the castle. I was a dog lover, so thinking nothing quickly I went near them. “I didn’t know you have dogs as well” I said moving my hand in the smooth fur of one of the dogs.

    “Yeah, I like dogs” he replied in a low voice “But I didn’t know you like them too” he said surprisingly.

    I just said “yeah”. 

   “Due to lot of works in my office sometimes I cannot take care of them properly and in my absence some other workers keep an eye on these dogs. So since you are a dog lover, would you mind taking the responsibilities of my dogs?”

    “Are you asking or ordering?” I taunted giving a smile.

    “It’s totally your choice, whatever you want to take” he replied.  

   “You are the owner so I guess you are just supposed to order not ask” I stated. He simply nodded.

      Some seconds later he repeated, “So you are taking the responsibilities right?”

    “Yes absolutely Mr. Parker”

    “So give them food in every two hour and make sure you provide them variety of food each time. There foods are available in one of the room of the castle. You may ask about it to Julia Take them around the castle in the morning and the evening. If I will get time I will join you as well. And make them bath every 2 days.”

     “Oh my god, so many responsibilities” I humored.

    “Do you have any problem?” He queried.

    “I was just kidding. You got serious.” I stated. He didn’t say anything.

      “I know how to take care of dogs. I had a dog as well” I murmured.

     “Oh, so where is it now?” he inquired.

     “He’s no more. There’s a long story so let it be” I stated. I got taken off for a moment when I remembered that incident.

     Quickly trying to change the topic, I asked “What are the names of these dogs?”

    “The one with yellow fur is Bruno and the other black and white one is Beagle".

    In a low voice, I replied “oh, nice”.

   “I am getting late for my work. Take these dogs to their house. It’s in the backyard. I shall leave now.” saying this he left. Leaving the dogs in their house, I also went inside the castle.

      When I talked with James I didn’t feel he was hateful. But I have my reasons for not liking him. Since he is nice to me, he can be useful for me. Through him I can find what I actually came here for. He can be the key of the lock of all the secrets in this castle. At any cost I will dig out every truth.

        After having the lunch, I was about to take a round of the castle to make sure if every workers are doing their work properly. It was then when I saw the same old lady that gave me advice in my interview. I wanted to know why she said so about her own highness.

       I called her, “Excuse me!”

      She saw me but pretended as if she didn’t hear anything. I called her again, “hello, old lady”

      She was still trying to ignore me. But I went in front of her and said, “I am talking to you!”

      Then she replied, “Yes, please”. 

     “What is your name?” I queried. 

      “I am Alisa.”

     “So, in my interview, why did you say those words to me?” I inquired. 

      She didn’t speak a single word. “Was it because you wanted less works if I was selected?” I countered. 

     “No, I have some work. I need to leave" saying this she left.

       She was so weird. She didn’t respond me properly. Something was definitely wrong. Soon I will find the mystery behind this lady too. I should better call her ‘The mysterious old lady’.

         I had finished up all my work of the day. I still had got some time left, so I decided to go and bring some of the things from my house for the interior decoration of my room. I had seen Julia in the uppermost floor, so I went there. 

    “Hello, Julia” I said. 

    In a harsh voice she replied, “yes, what”. She always talks to me in the same tone. 

    I told her “I have finished up all my work. Now after giving up some food to the dogs, can I go outside for some time? I have some of my things left to be brought from my home.”

   “No, you can go tomorrow” she exclaimed. 

   Suddenly a voice interrupted, “Let her go now. We have a party next week for which everyone should start working from tomorrow.” It was Ella Parker.

     I was on the way to my home from Parker’s villa. I was going to take some of my belongings from there and while returning I would be going to the orphanage to meet my sister Mia and handover her, the clothes that I had bought for her. I could not stop my mind from thinking about the party that Ella talked about. Who were going to join that party and for what reason the party was organized? Was I going to see some known faces in that party?

       Packing some of the paintings, photo frames, curtains, bed sheets, pillow cover and rugs in a giant black bag from my house, I left for the orphanage.

       It was almost dinner time. Mr. Parker was not home yet due to a meeting in his office. I was really happy as I met my sister today. When she got her new clothes she couldn’t wait to try it. She was looking pretty in every dress. Now I should focus back to the castle and the party. I need to find out who were going to attend the party. But I was just a maid in the house and why would anyone ever tell such details to a maid.

         James was home and everyone had their dinner together. It was time to go to my room. I took out the key from my pocket and opened the door. I had not opened my black bag yet. In spite of being tired I decided to change the interior of my room. Removing the plain one I placed the dark blue curtains in the window and arranged the flower printed purple bed sheets and pillow covers in both of the beds. I took out the paintings and frames and hanged them all in different places of my room. The blue and white table cloth got its place in the tea table of my room. I got a beautiful flower vase positioned in the center of the tea table which would be filled with fresh flowers tomorrow. I even had hand knitted rugs near the entrance and bed. My room was looking absolutely pretty. Now I felt like I was living in my room.