Chapter 7
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“ I asked you a question didn't I? WHO COOKED THIS FOOD?”
“ I'm sorry sir the mistress did.”
“ is she saying the truth Bianca?” Williams asked.
Scared to say a word, she just nodded her head in response.
“ You can leave us.” he said to Nikki who quickly rushed out of the room not wanting to stay there any more seconds.
Williams continued eating his meal in silence which made Bianca confused. He kept on eating till he noticed she hasn't touched her meal. He dropped his fork.
“ why aren't you eating?” he asked
“ I don't understand you at all. You sounded angry like you didn't like the food when you asked who cooked it now I see you eating like nothing happened. I thought you didn't like it so why are you still eating the food.” she answered.
“ amor did I tell you I didn't like the food?” he asked her
“ well no” she swallowed
“ but the way you sounded earlier looks like you didn't like it.”
“ Bianca it's wasn't because I hated the food besides it's the complete opposite I love this meal. It taste different and so delicious. I have never tasted anything like this so I was curious to know who prepared it that's all.” he said.
“ but the way you spoke to Nikki didn't sound like it. I got scared that you didn't like the food I prepared.” she said looking down
“ Well sorry I'm this way. I didn't know I went across the border. ” he said making her to smile.
“ it's fine as long as you like the meal.”
“ but Bianca I want this to be the last time you will cook. I don't want my wife to be working. Leave the work for the maids they are paid for it.” he said to her hoping she will listen to him.
“ No I can't do that I'm sorry. I love working so please don't stop me I'm begging you. You said my food was delicious why don't you just allow me to make more delicious meals for you then?” she said hoping he agrees.
“ Bianca you are the mistress of this house it's not your work to cook.”
“ But I am your wife and as your wife it's my duty to take care of my husband which includes preparing his dishes.” she said stubbornly.
Williams was actually surprised because this was actually the first time she argues for what she wanted.
“ Besides think about it if I don't cook for my husband who will I cook for. Do you want me to cook for other men instead.” she said and that was her green card to win.
“ alright fine but you are to cook for only me. Don't you ever cook for any man or I turn him to ashes.” he said coldly.
Although his words scared her abit making her remember those thugs, she still gave him a smile.
“ thank you. You don't know how much this means to me.” she said to him
“ But don't work yourself out okay?”
“ I will be fine besides I'm used to doing more than that. I can manage just fine don't worry. Now eat so your food won't get completely cold.” Bianca said to him.
Together they ate in silence. When they were done, Maria came out to clear the dishes as they went upstairs.
Williams went to take a quick shower in the bathroom as Bianca dropped his briefcase and sat on the couch in the bedroom.
He came with a towel round his waist only to see her waiting for him patiently.
He noticed she quickly turned her face from him when he came out. He couldn't help but smirk at his shy wife. He wore causal wear as he went to join his wife.
“ Williams sorry but I need your permission. ” Bianca asked slowly hoping he will agree.
“ alright I'm all ears.” he said wondering what she wanted.
“ can I go out with Nikki, Iris, Maria and Sally tomorrow?”
“ why do you want to hang out with those maids? What's so special about them? I can take you out myself.” he said frowning.
“ well they are my friends and I want them to take me out tomorrow.”
“ why are you friends with people who are below you?” he asked her
“ they are not below me. Remember that before I married you I was like them. infact mine is worst, they are paid for their work while me on the other hand worked in my own father's house but wasn't paid a dime neither was I fed well. So please don't talk bad about my friends beside they are the only friends I have ever had.” she said to him.
“ alright fine I won't stop you from hanging out with them since you really want them to be your friends. And you can go out with them tomorrow.” he sighed.
She let out a squeal but quickly closed her mouth with her hands.
“thank you so much.”
He couldn't help but give her a small smile.
“ sorry but I have another request to ask for.” she said giving him puppy eyes.
He let out a little chuckle shaking his head.
“ alright let me hear it. hope your not planning on asking permission to be friends with even the guards because it's a big no.”
“ no not that. Actually Iris took me on a tour round the house and I never failed to notice a library. Please I will like you to permit me to always visit the library.” she begged hoping her request weren't much.
“ Bianca this is now your home. You don't need to ask for my permission to do stuffs like going to the library or anywhere in the house.” he said to her.
She let out a big smile
“ thank you.”
“ Your welcome.”
“ I think it's time for me to leave you to rest. I know you had a stressful day at work so you need a nap.”
She stood up to leave.
“ but I didn't tell you I was tired or did I?” he asked.
“ no but I just assumed so rest well.” she said and left him.
‘ if only she knew I just wanted to stay with her all day long?’ he thought.
He did as she had instructed him to do. He took a nap.
Bianca on the other hand went to the kitchen. The moment she entered the four ladies surrounded her asking if she was alright.
“ I'm fine. Why ask?” she said looking confused.
“ Nikki told you our master didn't look so happy about the food. Hope he didn't say any mean thing to you?” Maria asked.
“ I'm fine you girls. Infact he wasn't angry about the food he actually looked it and guess what? He has allowed me to be friends with you and also I can work in the kitchen.” she replied smiling brightly.
“ wow I didn't except he will accept for you to hang out with us. This is like a shock.” Iris said.
“ well we here are all similar. I am from a rich home but I'm not rich. Infact I was a maid in my own father's house because he left me in the mercy of my step mother and step siblings as he went for business outside the country.”
They looked at her with their eyes wide opened. They never expected to hear that from her infact it came out like a shock to her.
“ It's surprising our master decided to get married to you. Sorry to say but your not rich, your just plain and simple not like the other rich and classy girls who throw theirselves on him. But he choose you instead. Your not even from here. You don't even know our lifestyle. I bet you don't know who he is but he still married you. I'm still wondering what the secret is ” Maria said.
“ Well but we all know he made the right choice because not only is Bianca here beautiful but she's also lovely and kind. I'm happy my mistress is caring and not a sassy proud lady who doesn't care about anything. Infact our master is lucky to have you because your type is rare.” Sally said.
Bianca was overwhelmed with all the comments she was getting. If only they knew the knew the real reason why they got married.
“ well you girls get ready we are going out tomorrow. I need to explore this town. Don't worry your master have granted you all the permission.” she said to them.
“ Wow is it just me or our master is different?” Maria asked.
Bianca was confused. She couldn't help but ask
“ different in what sense?”
“ He wasn't like this to any one. The main reason Nikki was scared when he called her to ask who cook the meal was because he hated it when other people cooks his food. Nikki's great grandmother started cooking here then Nikki's grand mother then her mother now her. He only allowed her generation to prepare his meal. When some gold digging sluts comes around trying to woo him for marriage and they try to cook for him, he gets really angry and it become a problem. But for you he even complimented your meal.” Maria said.
“ Maria is right. Since I started work here, I have never seen our master return home this early.” Iris said.
“ what do you mean? I thought this is his closing time?” Bianca asked.
“ no no he never returns around 2 o clock in the afternoon. His usual time to return is from 10 at night to 1 the next morning. He is indeed changing. Or is it because his a married man?” she answered.
“well let's be grateful and hope our new master last long.” Nikki said.
“ time to prepare dinner.” Bianca announced.
They all started working when they heard a knock on the door.
They were all confused because they weren't expecting a guest.
Sally went to get the door as they continued with what they were doing.
“ WILLIAMS DARLING IM BACK. WHERE ARE YOU?”
they all stopped what they were doing. Bianca looked confused while the rest became pale. She turned to look at them but they shaked their heads.
She removed her apron and went to see who was that.
When she entered the sitting room she was shocked to see a lady who was dressed half naked with her face baked with heavy makeup.
“ good evening ma and how may I help you?” she asked politely.
“ You can't help me you cheap maid now get out of my sight and call my fiance for me.”
It was Bianca's turn to become pale.
Williams had a fiancee.
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