HIS WORLD

Chapter 3.New home

Let me see your palm. I stretched out my hands.

Fresh and soft, beautiful skin and shining. She shook her head in confirmation. Your father must be rich. Judging by your skin type and your soft palms, you have people that do everything for you, huh?

I did not answer her.

Anyway, you are different from all of them. Follow me kiddo.

Them? Why is she calling me a kiddo? So there is a lot I say in my mind while following her.

Inside the house is so big, there are a lot of rooms. I was told not go inside Alex's room except he called me. There was a CCTV camera in front of his room. It's so disturbing, only him has a CCTV camera in front of his room. Finally, she showed me my room. I am so happy, the tour is over.

I was so excited. I have my own room. I called my mum and I told her I have my own room, that Alex and I are not sharing a room like she said.

I lay on my bed after calling my mum. I was staring at the ceiling, there was a knock at the door.

Yes, come in.

Sandra came in, followed by two beautiful young ladies.

Mia and Juliet will be your personal maids. If you need anything, they will attend to you.

i smile.maid?

Yes, your maid.

Look, should I call you Miss or Mrs Sandra?

Mrs Sandra is fine.

Fine Mrs Sandra, I don't need any personal maid. I can do my things myself.

You can arrange all those clothes yourself. She pointed at the suitcases on the floor. I looked at her and shyly looked away.

Yes i can.

Hey kiddo, I don't know where you come from or how things are done there, but here there are rules which you must obey... expect you want me to lose my job. You should rest...tomorrow you are starting your class.

Mia,Juliet arranged this room, she said in a commanding tone.

They both answered. Yes ma.

Mrs Sandra. I said in a calm voice. What class?

You'll see tomorrow, she said, and walked out. She sounded suspicious.

I never let her words bother me. My clothes were arranged by Mia and Juliet. I assist them. At the same time, I made friends. I love being invisible even when I am at school. I learned from Mia and Juliet that their father borrowed money from Alex they couldn't pay back, so they are taken as maids to cover their father's debt.

Alex did not come home that night. The next day, I was woken up by Mrs Sandra around 6:22am.

Wake up kiddo! Wake up, arise and shine.

Oh gosh, did anything happen?

Like what kiddo?

That's what I am asking because it's 6:22am in the morning. I deserve some explanation. I said with my sleepy eyes.

What time do you normally wake up, ma?

I don't know, but not so early.

Here you wake up before 7am.

Can I know the reason why?

Because your class starts at 7am.

what class?

You are about to find out, kiddo. She said with a mischievous smile.

I can't believe Alex hired a teacher to teach me how to talk in public, eat and behave like a lady. The teacher is so strict, I almost fainted, at the same time I was boiling with anger. Finally, the class is over. I angrily picked up my phone to call Alex, so I could rant at him for treating me like a child when I found out I didn't have his contact. I googled online and found his company contact. I called, but they told me, he's in a meeting.

I walked angrily to the kitchen to drink water when I saw Mia.

Hi Mia. I said with a pretendinous smile.

Good evening ma, did you need anything ma?

No, I just need water.

Mia was filling the glass cup with the water I asked for, when I started talking.

You know Alex did not come home last night? That is when I heard a voice from my back close to my ear.

My husband!

aaa! i jumped.

You will say my husband, not Alex.

Mia gave me the water and leaves. Husband? I laughed dramatically. Stop it.

Is there anything wrong with calling him your husband? You are married, remember. She said, looking at me directly in my face.

Relax is not that serious., I said while I sat on the chair in the kitchen.

I know it is not that serious kiddo, but I am sure your husband will not like it if you keep on calling him that name.

You know I was hoping you could give me his contact.

who?

The husband.

Your husband, I have his contact, but am not giving you, if he comes back ask him yourself.

I was angry with the way she replied, but I am holding myself. When will he be back?

I don't know. She said as she walked out.

I folded my fist like I should just punched her from behind, but I knew deep down that I couldn't.

It has been two weeks since I got married. Alex has never come home since the day we got married and the teacher keeps on tormenting me every day, even Saturdays and Sundays. She never allows me to rest. I can't sleep well. I am always tired.

On one lovely Sunday evening, the environment changed, the chef started cooking different dishes, everyone looked busier than usual, the house was sparkly clean and neat. I walked downstairs with sleepy eyes to find something to eat. When I heard my name 'Mary', Alex's voice was so deep.

I quickly used my hand to wipe my face, I turned my back, I saw Alex sitting, the chefs and everyone was standing straight. I could feel the tension in the room.

have you eaten?

Yes. My stomach started making noise.