2.

After we ate and paid for our food, we asked the waitress for directions to the famous mansion, then got back to our car and started driving, searching for the biggest house from around there, according to Mary, the waitress.

It wasn’t actually hard to find it, since all the houses in DaggerStone were quite small and boring, the only one that stood out was actually at the outskirts and its huge roof could be seen from far away.

We finally made it there, stopping in front of two huge iron gates, each decorated with a huge S in the middle. I stopped the engine, intending to get out and look for someone around there, but got stopped in my tracks by the sudden movement of the gates, noticing they started to slowly open for us so I sat in my place, waiting to have enough space to pass through the gates, then started the engine and moved forward.

Once we got in, we looked around, realising it was actually a huge domain, spreading across miles away. There were two big gardens on each side, covered with all kinds of flowers and trees, complimenting the huge, three-storied imposing mansion that stood tall right in front of our eyes.

I stopped the engine and got out of the car, taking a moment to admire the breath-taking sight around us. I didn’t realise Ghost had already got out of the car as well, until I noticed him running past me straight towards the garden, then jumped right in the sea of flowers, rolling all over them. He then started jumping like a happy bunny, making us burst in a fit of laughter.

“What are you doing here?”

A deep male voice boomed from behind us, breaking the peaceful silence, making us both startle.

I slowly turned around to face the culprit and as soon as our eyes met, I froze in my spot shocked, not knowing what to say or do next. He was incredibly tall and intimidating, with a strong, muscular frame towering over me.

His midnight blue eyes were boring deep into mine, cold and emotionless, making a cold shiver run down my spine.

It was like facing an angry predator, fiercely protecting its territory.

His pink, full lips slightly parted, moments before that menacing deep voice rang again in my ears.

“Answer me,” He demanded, calm and steady, but obviously intimidating.

“We were...looking for...a job?” Kara managed to say as I was already too scared to speak anyways.

“What job?” He asked back, those piercing blue eyes never leaving mine, causing me to stand there, unmoving.

“A guy at the diner told us that you guys need some extra maids. So here we are,” Kara casually explained, while he continued to stare at me.

“I see. And why is there a dog ruining the garden?” He then spoke, pointing at Ghost, who by the way was still bouncing around in the flowers.

Oh crap, I totally forgot about him!

I mentally slapped myself, then turned to the side,

“Oh my god, Ghost, get back here!” I shouted at the crazed husky.

“Ghost?” The guy instantly asked confused.

“Yeah, she’s a total Game of Thrones fan,” Kara explained giggling.

“Oh...” He mumbled, while I was still looking at Ghost, who was heading towards me, but suddenly stopped in his tracks and started howling like a crazed wolf.

What the hell got into him? He usually howls only when he senses another dog, and I didn’t notice any other dogs around...

“Oh crap...not again...” I mumbled, rolling my eyes.

“What’s wrong with him? It’s the middle of the day!” Kara muttered confused.

“I don’t know...Ghost, please stop it!” I shouted at him, already feeling embarrased.

Gosh, he’s gonna ruin everything...

I mentally muttered, turning my head to face the creepy guy once again.

“I’m so sorry for that, I don’t know what got into him. I promise I will fix your garden,” I said, looking again at those burning midnight blue eyes, staring back into mine.

“Follow me.” He simply muttered, then quickly turned around and started walking, clasping his hands to his back.

We started walking and followed him close behind, staring at his muscular back while he continued to walk, guiding us towards the house.

The moment we passed the front large wooden doors a marvelous, classy large hallway was revealed right in front of our eyes, making us stare like two curious children.

The wooden floor was neatly polished, like the huge stairway as well, a big silvery chandelier hanging from the ceiling, adding a drop of elegance to the whole place.

His army boots were now thudding on the floor as he continued walking, snapping us from our daze, leading us upstairs.

We entered a long, red carpeted hallway with lots of wooden doors on each side, and after passing by some of them, he finally stopped and opened a larger door, motioning for us to get in.

We simply obeyed and entered the room, stopping right in the middle.

I quickly noticed the room we entered was actually a fancy office, that held a massive wooden desk, a small library behind it, a red leather couch placed right in front of a fireplace and a small coffee table between them.

“Good day, young ladies,” A male voice greeted from behind the desk, causing us to snap our heads and look right there.

Wow, I totally didn’t notice that guy there...

It was a handsome, muscular blonde guy, wearing a fancy cream suit, sitting in a brown leather chair and smiling at us.

“What brings you two here?” The handsome blonde guy asked, leaning back in his chair.

“We heard that you need some extra maids. So here we are,” Kara boldly answered, placing her hands on her hips.

“And you came here, just like that? No resumee, no nothing? How can I be certain that you’re not here to steal or something?” He quickly asked back, gazing at us almost amused, crossing his arms over his chest.

“Hey! We are not thiefs! We are just two simple girls, searching for a job and a place to stay, that’s all,” Kara explained, frowning at him, “And, as in for the resumee, wait just a sec. I’ll be right back.” She briefly spoke, then turned around and bolted outside the office, probably going back to our car.

God knows what struck her mind...I mentally shook my head while still standing in there, in the middle of the office, while the fancy dressed guy was staring at me like I was dinner.

I then slowly turned my head to the side, noticing the other, bigger guy was casually leaning against the wall, staring at me as well, with his arms crossed, those huge muscles bulging through his black t-shirt, making him look even more intimidating.

Jeez, maybe he’s the fancy guy’s bodyguard. That would explain why he looks so big and scary...

I mentally rambled, fiddling with the hem of my pink t-shirt as I was already starting to feel slightly uncomfortable, being all alone in there with the two guys.

“Here!” Kara’s voice suddenly cut through the silence, making me sigh in relief when she finally came back with two sheets of paper in her hand, heading straight to the guy’s desk and placed them on it, right in front of him.

He then sat there in silence, for a few moments, analyzing the papers before raising his gaze and looking back at us.

“So...Kara Michaels and Julie Saunders...” He finally spoke, smiling at us.

“Judging by the looks and info, I presume you, the one with the big mouth are Kara...” He pointed towards Kara,

“And she is Julie...” He then motioned towards me.

“Yep. Indeed we are.” Kara winked, smiling at him.

“Now, did we get the job or not?” Kara then boldly asked, once she noticed he took his time and gazed at the both of us, thinking.

“Right...Here’s how we gonna do this. How about you girls work at the stables for the first week...That’s how we’re gonna know for sure if you really want a job. And after that, maybe we’ll change your posts.” He stated, smirking.

“Yeah, sure why not?” Kara shrugged careless, earning a confused stare from him.

Maybe he didn’t expect us to accept his offer so easily. But the truth was we were kinda used to taking care of animals and cleaning after them, since we basically did the same thing back at the old farm.

“Great. Then it’s settled.” He nodded, once again giving us a pearly white grin.

“You can retire now. Logan here will escort you to your room and tomorrow morning he will show you where you will be working, so you can start right then. And if you also have any further questions, he will be answering as well.” He motioned towards the massive guy, who now straightened up from the wall and took a few steps towards us.

“Ok...” We nodded, then turned around and followed Logan, who was already heading straight towards the door.