The Butler

Chapter 16- Stares

I was getting ready to leave for work when I heard the doorbell ring. I put my hand on my chest and took deep breaths. I steeled my nerves for the new Damon. When I opened the tall, black double doors, Damon took a slight bow. Guess this was how the butler training company taught butlers how to greet, although I had secretly hoped he was just being cold for the interview. I just wanted Damon to give me a big, old hug and give a jolly laugh.

I glanced down and saw a small suitcase. "Is that all?"

He followed my eyesight and and his eyes darkened. "Yeah. I don't have much money to buy excessive items."

Now I think about it, he should have taken over his father's company, and he showed up as a butler. I gave myself a mental scolding. He obviously wasn't hired yet, and that's why he showed up at my interview. He had no money, and that might be why he lost weight.

"Well come on in. I actually need to head to work, but I trust you not to steal anything," I joked as I looked back to see his reaction. None. "I'm probably moving my office stuff into my room on the bottom floor so you can have your own bathroom. You can explore, but my home isn't that big so you won't be getting lost. I also have a lot of books in my room so you can read if you want."

I led him to his room. We walked up the spiral white staircase that entered into a small lobby on the second floor. The left most room was my room, and I had it opened to show him that he can enter anytime. To the right opened up a hallway with a window at the end. The hallway had two doors, and we walked towards the door that was closest to us

I opened the door and revealed the second biggest bedroom in the house which was his now. It was decorated by the interior designer so the room definitely looked better than mine. It was painted black with a simple black bed that was touching a wooden bedroom accent wall that had lights pointing downward that brought attention to the bed. The rest of the room had a white desk with a computer and black chair. There was also a big closet for him to organize his clothes, and a navy blue sofa near the door. There was a huge artwork above the sofa that was apparently made by a famous painter. The bathroom door was open for him to explore, but you could see that it was a shared bathroom with the room next to it.

"I'm going to be late, and Liam is waiting outside. He's my bodyguard. I will introduce you guys tonight along with the maid that's going to join the family. I'll catch you later tonight, Damon."

As I was leaving the room, I could feel his stare. I turned around to ask if there was something wrong, but he was gone. Weird I thought to myself.

Liam was waiting for me at the door to escort me to my car, and as soon as we got into the car, we sped to work for fear that I was late to work. While driving, I was deep in thought about the new Damon and the stare I felt, when I realized Liam was peering at me.

"Is something on my face, Liam?"

"Well no," he shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "You just looked stressed. Like those wrinkles on your forehead were really prominent."

I burst out laughing. "Thank you, Liam. You look like you're about to ask me out on a date when I know you actually want to date Nia. I was deep in thought about my butler I hired yesterday night," I shrugged.

His ears were scarlet red. Legend has it, you can see his red ears from space. He cleared his throat, "I don't know what you're talking about. I just admire her beauty."

I rolled my eyes while smiling. I put active effort to not furrow while driving because it apparently startled Liam. I finally arrived at my office after the grueling traffic of LA.

The whole day was pretty mundane at work. Just a lot of meetings and reading that I wanted to quickly get done so I could go back home. 

When I came back home after a normal day at work, I was surprised to see Damon slightly bowing with his arm on his stomach. I also noticed the slight smell of bleach when I entered my home. He must have cleaned my home while I was at work, although I was hoping he'd just rest the first day. Closing the door behind him, Liam entered my house. Somehow the tall door looked so small when Liam entered. He was a good half a head taller than Damon. 

"Damon, this is Liam, my bodyguard. Liam, this is my butler, Damon."

They exchanged greetings and a handshake.

"Ma'am, the maid company is currently in the living room for an interview. I don't know if I should have allowed them, but they had a key to your home," Damon informed

"Yeah. Nia sent a key to your company and received it back. I guess she sent it to the maid company as well. Don't worry next time. Nia wouldn't do anything to put me in danger without doing a thorough background check on the company."

"Yes ma'am. Maybe I discuss a few things with your guard?"

"Sure."

He strided to discuss, what I assume, butler duties like parties and dinners with guests.

I went to go start my interview for a maid. I chose a maid that was a team player so that Damon ultimately didn't have to deal with someone who didn't listen. She looked about thirty, and she was cute. She had loose, short curls on her head. Her short statue and small body made her look like a petite doll. Her name was Sasha Jones.

I was a little worried that Damon might start liking her, but when I remember the walls he has around himself, I quickly dismissed the idea. If I wasn't getting close to him, you weren't either, darling.