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KAWOOD STATE WAS serene and less bustling than San Jonas was. It boasted of historical architecture, mountains, hills, recreational parks, and lakes. It seemed like it would be perfect for vacation.
As Glory drove past the State’s Art Gallery, Zee’s eyes lingered on the colorful graffiti gracing a part of the wall. Her focus was not on the abstract art of squares and sundry shapes. Her focus was on the scrolling advert on the digital signpost stationed there, which had gotten her attention. NOW HIRING it announced. VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR US FOR DETAILS.
The information uplifted her mood a bit. At least she had a place to begin her job search. She hoped that she would somehow get a chance to visit the place and find out if there would be
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MARCUS PULLED THE Range Rover through the well-guarded gates of one of the mansions inside the estate. Michael and Zee occupied the backseat of the car, with Zee seated quietly beside him. She cast her gaze on her wristwatch. The time was 7:05 pm. She could not wait for the impending dinner to be over. At the same time, she did not want it over, anytime soon, because she still had to face punishment for changing her dress color. “Welcome to my parent’s house,” Michael said to her. “Thanks.” She murmured. He ignored her tone. Her fear over his latest threat was not lost to him. Besides, this welcome dinner was not an event she was looking forward to. Their marriage was a scam, after all. But it worked for him. A FEW MINUTES LATER Michael and Zee stood before the massive door of the house, which was opened by a couple of guards, pulling it open from either side. Michael’s family stood just inside, as
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SHE WAS AWARE of everyone’s eyes falling on Michael. Without any words, it was clear that they were expecting him to handle the situation. It seemed like a silent statement was floating in the air – your wife, your responsibility. His demeanor seemed to agree with theirs –my wife, my responsibility. Perhaps, that was how it worked in the family. Michael laid his fork down on his plate, the connecting utensils of steel and ceramic, creating quite a harsh clang that sliced through the silence in the air. Zee would have jumped in fright if she wasn’t currently trying to make a point. Hence, even though her heart was pounding at his rising temper, her goal remained paramount before her eyes. “Get out of my sight.” She said to the maid. “Maam…”
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FEW MINUTES LATEROutside, darkness had taken over the sky. Zee was squatted down on the back seat of the car, with Michael, driving. The guards followed behind them in another vehicle.Michael had decided to drive, in order to help calm his temper. Another reason was to help save Zee the embarrassment of sitting how she currently was, with Marcus, present.Zee folded her arms across her chest as she glared at him. Her face was still red, her eyes, still shiny and damp.“Thanks for…for humiliating me before your family.” She said sourly.“Thanks for being a brat before them.” He said matter of factly.“I hate you.” She spat.“Keep talking that way. You’ll get round two, soon enough.”Feeling a wave of helplessness rush over her, she broke into small whimpers.“I don’t want to hear your voice.” He hissed, silencing her.HOU
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“Seriously?” Lilly asked, her eyes rounded with unbelief. “You can’t even boil an egg?” Zee watched the woman rest her hands, which had balled into fists, on her ample waist as she stood by the big pricey looking gas cooker in the spacious kitchen. Standing in a pair of boxers and t-shirt, before Lilly with a book and pen, Zee rolled her eyes, her expression, indifferent. “Look, you asked for all I know concerning kitchen work. I told you I barely know anything. There is no need to make a mountain out of a molehill.” Lilly ignored her rant. “Can you boil an egg or not?” “Maybe,” Zee answered. “I tried boiling it once and the egg refused to come out smooth when I peeled it. The egg came out all mangled and chopped.” “Hmm. It’s okay. Mr. Ray tells me that a nanny practically did everything for you.” “Uh-huh. Look, can we skip the chitchat and get to the damn lesson for today?” Lilly sighed. She would learn to ignore the g
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AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING sat beside Kawood gallery. Between both buildings sat a relaxing fountain with live fishes swimming at the bottom. The parking lot held several cars and tall groomed plants slightly obscured a front view of the gallery. ZEE WALKED INTO the reception hall of the administrative building with Glory behind her. He took a seat at one of the built-in reception seats and watched her walk up to the male receptionist at the counter who looked to be in his early thirties. “Hello.” She greeted. “Hi.” “I’m here about the job advert placement.” “Okay. Just drop copies of your credentials on the counter.” “I have already applied online.”
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AT THE POSITIVE Message from Kawood gallery, Zee’s face broke into a smile. “What?” Glory asked. “I need to celebrate.” “Celebrate what?” “My job placement. I am now a staff of Kawood gallery.” “Good for you. I cannot wait to see how that turns out,” he replied, indifferent. “What a killjoy.” Without another word, Glory started the car. “Where to?” He asked. “Please take me to any joint where I can get some ice cream. I will consume it at home.” Zee did not want to waste too much time outside, in case Michael called again. She reckoned that the longer she stayed outside, the higher the risk
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After Michael's call, Zee found it hard to enjoy her remaining ice cream. She closed the half-consumed plate of ice cream and stuck it inside the fridge in the bedroom. Then she hurried downstairs, hoping to get beer from the men in the security room. The door of the security room stood slightly ajar and she gave it a couple of taps with her knuckle. One of the guards emerged, widening the door. Zee caught a glimpse of computer monitors with views of the estate surroundings as well as several places around and inside the house. “Mrs. Ray, hi.” the guard greeted. “Is everything alright?” “Yes. I’m good. I need to see Glory.” She replied. She was not used to the other men yet. He signaled Glory and returned inside. Glory drew forward and stood at
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After his brazen kiss that left her weak in the knees, Zee found herself back inside the house, walking beside him. “So what are you going to eat?” she asked as they were about to climb the stairs. He paused and looked down at her, a smirk forming across his lips. “What are you going to prepare?” “Toasted bread with egg and coffee or tea.” “That sounds nice. I’ll have tea. Make the egg fried, please.” “Okay.” She responded and turned, her direction towards the kitchen, but he held her hand and pulled her back beside him. Her eyes met his in confusion. “Where are you going?” he asked, one eyebrow, arched. Whenever he did that, Zee found him scary and cool at the same time. It was intimidating.
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