Tamed By The Boss

1. Wicked Witches

Aurora's POV

I fell to my knees and held Mrs. Carter's hands saying, "Mom, please, trust me for once. Maze and I might have some problems, but I can't stoop so low. You know this, right? I would never do something like this."

I know neither Mrs. Carter would melt seeing my tears nor Maze would reconsider. Regardless of this, I wished for a miracle. At least, I hoped my father, Mr. Carter, could come here, so he can get the limelight and I could escape from this horrible situation.

"Please Aurora, stop your nonsense drama. Neither I nor my mom is going to melt. And what is this mom's word? Are you forgetting who she is to you?" Maze snapped her brows.

I flinched and closed my eyes, thinking now Maze will again begin the drama of her mother's greatness and my birth mother's cheapness. Also, she would drag me into some filthy fights. And as usual, I have to be silent.

"Maze darling, cool down. It's not the time for this," Mrs. Carter said, keeping her heel at my fingers. I winced in pain and attempted to remove my hand, but I wasn't able to do it. She glared at me; I stopped attempting and blinked my eyelashes to prevent tears from falling.

But my tears slipped from my eyes. I couldn't understand how and why I called her mother. But it is not my fault, I am used to it. As in front of others, I need to address her as a mother. So, sometimes even when we are not around people, I call her mom because of a slip of the tongue.

“Oh! Yes, mom. You are right. What should I do? How would I get a new dress in such brief intervals? I guess I have to miss my party. Also, I won't be able to fulfill my promise to Daniel,” Maze said with fake tears. She held her breath and blinked her eyes.

I sadly chuckled and looked at her thinking she was forgetting, it's not only her farewell but also mine. I also have to go there, but I guess I won't allow going.

How excited was I to go? I spent every single penny to buy a dress and heels for myself as I didn't get money from the house. But now the table has turned, I am going to be stuck here.

Please, a miracle. I thought and prayed in my mind while Mrs. Carter removed her heels and strode towards Maze. "No, sweetheart, don't cry."

“But mom, there are only a few hours left. What should I do? Further, Daniel would come here at any minute,” Maze said with a sadness-filled voice.

“Aurora, why did you do this? Hang on! Did you take some kind of revenge?” Maze spoke with a venom-filled voice and gave me a disgusting look.

"Oh! I remember you took vengeance because last night I made you do my project. If you didn't wish to do it, you could have told me. I would have done it myself," Maze added.

I gulped my saliva and looked at her in amazement. She smirked at me and showed her thumb to me, whereas Mrs. Carter gritted her teeth and came to me and harshly held my chin.

“Why are you doing this drama? Please stop, it is hurting me. Even though I had to prepare for my campus interview, I did your work. Don't you know how much I am struggling to get a job?” I said between my sobs and tried to escape from her clutches.

"What are you saying? Am I doing drama? I don't even understand what I would wear at my party? And you are blaming me only. And why did you leave your part-time job in the first place? You didn't even finish your last year and you hoped you would hit a big stroke," Maze uttered.

I attempted to say that I wasn't getting time to prepare for the interview, so I left. Further there I wasn't getting enough wage. I could hardly pay my fees. Also, I can't always stick as a server, but Maze's self assumption not only interrupted me. It also provoked Mrs. Carton.

"See mom, she wants to enjoy her life after ditching us. She is just like her b***h mother," Maze fell over her knees and cried miserably. I got furious listening to her, but at this moment I couldn't do anything except cry over my helplessness. As I know, by speaking anything I would bring the storm on myself.

"I can't understand what I should do? Daniel will find another girl," Maze added, holding Mrs. Carter's hand.

Mrs. Carter fumed and slapped across my face saying, "Maze, you don't worry. I would surely do something, but before it, let me handle this freeloader."

Before I could have comprehended anything or escaped from her animosity, she grabbed my hand and dragged me with her.

“No, please no. I would be late for the party,” I said in a pleading tone, but again she didn’t pay heed to me and pushed me into a dark room saying, "Until, you don't get some sense, you need to be here. You know the rules, no food, and no water."

"Also, you wouldn’t be allowed to go to the party," she added.

"No, Mrs. Carter. I swear I did nothing. I would never think of harming her," I attempted to move out, but she pushed me and locked the door in my face.

I knocked at the door, hoping that she would come back to open the door, but my hands got tired and my throat dried up. Also, my eyes got heavy, but she didn't come. They left me alone to deal with my sadness.

I moved backward and sat with the support of the wall.

I don't understand why Maze hates me so much? She always creates a problem for me and makes me locked in the basement. I don't even get why Mrs. Carter trusts her. She knows her daughter is a wicked woman who likes to play with lives still side with her.

No! Why am I even complaining? Mrs. Carter does not differ from Maze. At least Maze shows her true colors, but Mrs. Carter is a manipulative woman. She not only shows herself greatly in front of others but also takes advantage of a person's situation.

But one thing is common between these two witches. They like to trouble me, just because I am the daughter of Mr. Carter's mistress. They are just bearing me for the sake of the community. Also, they are getting a free maid, that's why they don't push me from this bungalow. And this is the only reason they are against campus interviews as they fear if I get a good job, they would lose a maid.

And what should I say about Mr. Carter? He doesn't even know what is happening with his daughter as he remains busy with his new mistresses.

I wish my biological mother could have killed me, so I didn't need to face all this but no, she not only gave me birth but also she blackmailed Mr. and Mrs. Carter through me.

I don't know what I should do? And from whom should I seek help?

Now, I only have one option; to get the job anyhow. And I know the campus placement is the best option for me and a convenient option too.

But then I don't know if I would even have time to go out from the basement or not?

I was engrossed in my thoughts only, and then I heard the knob unlocking. I immediately stood and wiped my tears saying, "Thanks, Mrs. Carter."

To be continued.