Serving the youngest master
1679 Words
Cole was in his room, smoking and going through the papers in front of him, when all of a sudden the door opened and someone rushed in. He couldn't see who it was cause of his sitting position.
His brows creased and his jaw ticked when he realised the person didn't knock. He swiftly took his gun and instantly turned.
"It's me" It was a girl - Her name was Irish, and she's a member of Cole's clan and also Valerie's pet daughter.
He dropped the gun down and when he stared well at her he noticed she was crying,,,he then stared questionably at her.
Irish wiped her tears and tried putting herself together. "Today I turned fifteen and mum didn't call me, I have been waiting for her call since the beginning of the day but till now she hasn't called me yet,,,are you sure she's okay? I think something is wrong with her, she normally don't forget to wish me a happy birthday" She sobbed.
Cole chuckled, he threw the cigarette on the floor and then stood up, he walked closer to her and she moved back in fear.
"You are so dramatic, you know right? If not for the fact that Valerie cherish you so much..." He paused and shook his head.
Before he was able to continue, his phone started ringing. He walked back to where he was sitting and then took the phone.
A smile appeared on his face when he saw the caller. "Speak of the devil".
"Really" Irish beamed, but she immediately looked away when Cole glared at her.
"Hello".
"Dad" Valerie's voice was heard.
"What do you have to tell me?".
"Andre's youngest child, Loretta is getting married. They mentioned something like 'Harry' I think the name of the boy she's getting married to is Harry".
"All?"
"Yes, that's all".
"Good, find more important things like this. Don't let your guard down, always stay alert" He advised.
"Okay dad,,,bye" She hung up.
Cole kept the phone and sighed, it was when Irish yelled that he remembered she was still in the room.
"Why didn't you tell her I am here" She queried.
"What do you have a phone for?" Cole asked.
"Uncle Damien took my phone from me, he said I am getting unserious with my training cause of it,,,and it's not even true" She replied with a pout.
"Let's see" He threw a gun at her and she caught it.
Knowing what he meant by that, she stared at where some apples were arranged and smirked.
She c****d the gun and shot at all of them, without missing any single one.
Cole smiled and applauded her.
"I am my mother's daughter, it's no big deal" She bragged, smiling.
"I see, Valerie did train you well before she left... Go to Damien, tell him to return your phone,,,it's an order" He said and she bowed before walking out.
****
After speaking to her dad on the phone, Valerie sighed and shut her eyes - Not trying to catch some sleep, but trying to relax.
She was sure everyone in the room was asleep.
It wasn't as bad as she thought when she first entered the room. Her own bunk was two step and she was on the top. They were many bunks in the room.
She wasn't used to sleeping at night, that was the main reason she couldn't sleep.
She brought out her phone and started chatting.
Hours later.
The sound of the alarm ringing in the room made Valerie to check the time.
Her brows furrowed when she saw the time,,,5:00AM
So quick?
She watched as the maids started getting up from their beds.
Some headed to the bathroom while some arranged their bed.
"Hey" Ivy called.
"Good morning" Val greeted her.
"How was your night? Hope you slept well?" She asked.
'I didn't even sleep' Valerie thought. "Was fine".
"Freshen up, we are the ones making breakfast today. The others would clean" She informed and walked to the bathroom.
Valerie followed suit.
*
7:24AM
They were finally done making breakfast and Valerie felt sleepy. She instantly regretted not sleeping last night.
Stella walked into the kitchen and they all greeted her.
"Set the table for only Mr and Mrs Andre, the children won't be coming down for breakfast. They requested for their meal to be brought to their respective rooms" She informed.
"Okay ma'am" They all chorused.
Valerie was given a tray of food, she tried as much not to frown.
"Take it to the youngest master's room" She was ordered by another maid.
"Be specific, Annabelle, she is new here, she doesn't even know who young master is" Ivy said.
"That she is new here shouldn't make her useless,,,gosh. Who doesn't know young master Will? What did she do yesterday, only clean the dishes" Annabelle rolled her eyes.
"But..." Ivy tried to defend Val.
Valerie shook her head, signalling Ivy not to say any words.
"Don't defend me no more, it makes me look weak" That being said, she walked out of the kitchen with the tray in her hands.
"You got what you deserve" Anna smirked.
"b***h" Ivy muttered.
***
William was done jogging and was returning to his room when he saw the back of a girl walking ahead him.
Her long hair was what got his attention, he knew he had seen someone with that kind of hair.
To confirm it, he ran forward and stopped in front of her.
"Good morning" She greeted and bowed slightly cause of the tray of food she was holding.
"It's you... The new maid" He said calmly.
"My name is Valerie" She didn't like being addressed as a maid, so she told him her name. "Where is your room, I need to drop this" She added.
William stared at the tray and then back at her.
"Come with me" He said and started walking away.
Valerie walked behind him till they got to a room.
He opened the door and walked in. She also walked in.
She looked around the room and her eyes shone in admiration.
Most of the things in the room were majorly in purple colours.
She kept the tray on a table.
She looked around but couldn't find William.
He must had left when she was busy admiring the room.
"Looking for me?" She heard the voice behind her.
She turned and saw him there. It was then she noticed the other door there - The door leading to the bathroom.
William had a towel around his neck, he had gone to wash his face.
He sat down and stared at the food.
"Pancakes... Who prepared it? You?" He asked.
"Not only me, we were much" She replied truthfully. "And why asking?".
"Are you questioning me?" He scoffed.
"No" She replied.
"Kidding. I am asking cause I wanted to taste something new... They use same recipe eveytime,,,it's as if eating one particular thing. It's tiring" He said with a chuckle.
Valerie also chuckled.
"It was why mum wanted new maids" He added.
"Then why don't you get rid of the old ones and employ more new maids" She suggested.
"You wanted this job cause you needed money, right? How would you feel if I get you fired after some time?" He asked.
Valerie didn't reply, she didn't even know what to reply.
"The maids all need money, I can't make them loose their only source of income cause I am tired of eating the meals cooked by them... You know what, prepare pancakes for me, I want something new. It should be done by only you" He told her.
"That would be another day" She said.
"Why?".
"Cause I am tired" She replied immediately.
"Okay,,,go get some rest then" He said and she didn't know when she smiled.
'Will is not like Tyler,,,he's cool' She thought and walked out.
****
While having breakfast, Mr Andre was busy operating his phone.
His wife cleared her throat and he lifted his head up to stare at her.
"Sorry honey, It's important" He said. He already knew what was on her mind.
"Not this time around. You are always busy with work, you are treating the job like your wife, and then ignoring me" She lamented.
"I am sorry" He kept his phone and began eating.
She stood up and cleaned her hands. "You know what, you can continue with what you were doing. I think I just lost my appetite" She said and walked away.
Andre sighed, he didn't go after his wife, rather he continued what he was doing with his phone.
Valerie smirked,,, she was watching from the kitchen window.
"They don't share a tight bond" She muttered and turned, only to see Annabelle behind her.
She wasn't shocked, she first felt a presence behind her.
"Why are you standing here? Why are you looking out?" Annabelle asked.
"Wait, do you see me as your enemy or what? What exactly is wrong with you?" Val asked, she was already loosing her cool.
"Are you asking me that? How dare you..." Annabelle stopped talking when Stella walked in the kitchen.
"Gossiping at this time of the day?" Stella asked authoritatively.
"I was telling her to go clear the dishes at the youngest master's room and she refused, she said she went to serve him so someone else should do the clearing" Annabelle lied. "She even yelled at me and wanted to slap me".
"Really? Is she right?" Stella asked Val but got no reply.
"Your silence means one thing,,,that she's right. Go clear the dishes and await your punishment. Anna, come with me" Stella stated and then walked out.
Annabelle smirked and then walked out.
"I would have told lady Stella what happened, but you told me to stop defending you... My question is, why didn't you tell her that Annabelle was lying?" Ivy who had seen everything, asked.
"Valerie doesn't do explanations" Val replied and walked out.
Ivy furrowed her brows and mentally scold herself for not minding her business.
"She is weird".
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