Chapter 1
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Valerie
I knocked and went into Mr. Hayes’ room with the wine he requested. He walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist.
I quickly turned, facing the wall.
“I'm sorry sir”
He walked towards me, turning me to face him.
“Don't be,” he said, lifting my face with his fingers.
“Have a seat and drink with me.”
I shook in disagreement and stepped back immediately.
“I can't do that,sir. I still have something to do,” I said, already opening the door.
He walked to the door in two long strides and placed his hands above mine, Pushed the door shut. He came dangerously close, invading my personal space and trapping between the door and his body.
“What…what are you doing Sir?” I asked in a shaky voice.
“I've been giving you signs, but you've been ignoring them, so I'll make it clear.” He paused. “I want you as my side piece. I'll treat you well, and I can give you anything you want just name it. I know you need money.”
I pushed him off, fuming. “Mr. Hayes, I don't know where you got the idea from, but I'm not doing that.”
He looked at me with a smirk. “Oh, you will”
I stormed out, not wanting to listen to anything else he had to say what he had to say.
I went about my chores, thinking of ways to avoid Mr Hayes. I wish there was something I could do. The front door opened,revealing Maya.She had her bags with her. I guess she was moving in.
Oh no. Double nightmare.
Will I be able to standing having her annoying, petty ass around here all day?
Walking towards the door, I tried take one of her bags. “Don't touch my stuff, you filthy maid!” she snapped.
I quickly moved back and walked back to the kitchen and started making dinner.
Mr. Hayes came down to hug and they went upstairs. I was almost done cooking when he came into the kitchen to take a bottle of water and slapped my ass. I turned glaring at him.
“I love the fierceness,” he said with a grin.
Maya walked in, and I quickly masked my expression, turning back to pot.
“What's going on here?” Maya asked, looking between Mr.Hayes and me.
“Nothing, babe. I just came to grab a bottle of water.”
She nodded, not convinced. “Valerie, make me a chicken soup.”
“Yes, Miss Maya”
They both left. I let out a sigh of relief.
I finished cooking and served everything on the dining table before heading up to call them.
Later, I sat in the kitchen, eating my dinner. When I heard Maya's scream.
I rushed out.
“What's this?” She demanded, pointing to the chicken soup.
“Chicken soup you requested,” I said, confused
“This is horrible. How can you make something like this?” she said, dumping it on me.
I stood there, frozen. I raised my head, she had a small smirk. I knew it wasn't about the soup she just wanted to do it.
Mr.Hayes sat down there not even sparing me a glance.
“Don't stress yourself on her babe,” he said flashing me a disgusted look.
I ran to my room and went straight into the shower. I stood under the water, letting my tears fall along with it. I felt like running away from this humiliation and pain .No one deserves to be treated like this.
But I had to for Isabelle, my younger sister. I would do anything for her she's my only family.
I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around my body before stepping out, I was startled seeing Mr.Hayes sitting on my bed. He raised his head and. His heated gaze sweeping across my body. He stood up and I stepped back.
“I'll make sure she stops treating like this if you accept to my offer.”
“I'm not asking for your help,” I replied angrily.
He shrugged. “Suit yourself, but I'm not giving up until I get what I want.”
I locked the door immediately he left. How could he come in without knocking? I feel like smashing his head against the wall.
I was deep in thoughts when Isabelle's call came through.
“Hey, sis,” she said cheerfully. A small smile crossed my lips.
“Isa, how are you?” I asked, my voice hoarse.
“Are you okay? Why do you sound like that?”
“Yeah… yeah I'm fine. I was just having a nap before your call came in.”
“Oh, let's talk later then. Go back to sleep.”
“No. that won't be necessary. How's school?”
“Good! I got an A on my test”
“Wow. That's great”
“I will be coming home on Friday. My boss and his fiancée are going on a vacation.”
“I can't wait. I miss you, sis”
“I missed you too, kiddo.”
“Come on sis. I thought we dropped that name.”
I could imagine her pouting.
“No I didn't,” I said, chuckling.
“Alright, Isabelle, I need to go to bed.”
“Okay, talk later.”
I fell into dreamless sleep for a while before a loud pounding on my door woke me up. I sat up quickly.I heard Maya's voice.
Why is she calingl me at this hour?
I opened the door to see an irritated Maya.
“How may I help you Miss Maya?”
“I'm hungry she said,” crossing her arms over her chest.
I stared at her, dumbfounded, then took a deep breath to calm myself.
“It's 2am, Ma’am”
“I don't care you. That's your job. You get paid”
“This is not working hours,” I said firmly
“Are you gonna do it, or should deducte your salary?
“Fine. What would you like to have?”
I made her meal half-awake and exhausted. A meal she ended up not eating.
Sleep was far from me when I finished. I lay awake, staring at the ceiling, my thoughts running wild.
I was up really early to prepare breakfast the next morning.
“Valerie, how was your night?” Maya asked in her usual annoying voice.
“Good Ma’am,” I said with a straight face.
“Oh don't be so grumpy,” she said, laughing as She picked her bag and walked out.
I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.
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