“I’m sorry but we don’t accept people who already have a child.”
Tsk, what’s the matter if I already have a child?! Does having a child can’t work anymore! Just tell me if you don’t like me, just don’t make some stupid reasons you make.
“Okay.” I went out and started walking. I looked around, and I saw some sweet lovers and then another couple with their child, they’re happy and having fun together.
They look very happy, just like Daren and I with Elizabeth back then. But everything changes because of that mistake... No, it’s not a mistake Elyse! Cheating is not a mistake, it’s a choice. So, I just let him be then, if that is what makes him happy, then fine.
_
“What? What did you say?” Mindy asked again.
“They didn’t accept me because I already have a child.” What kind of restaurant is that, by the way? I’m just applying in washing plates for the main time, tsk! Oh, maybe Daren is involved with this!
He mentioned to me before he leaves that he wants to take Elizabeth away from me.
“What? What kind of reason is that? Are they stupid?! “she’s annoyed.
“Yeah, stupid.” I rolled my eyes.
I looked at Mindy’s phone when it suddenly vibrates.
“Elyse, I’ll go home first, is that okay?” She’s going to leave me?
“Why?” I asked, confused.
“Daisy, just text me, she’s waiting for me outside my house right now.”
Daisy is Mindy’s older sister.
“Oh okay, send my regards to her and tell her that I miss her, okay.” she nods and said goodbye to me before she leaves.
I need to find a job as soon as possible.
“Is not that Elyse Acevedo?”
“Yeah, right! The cheater!”
Damn, some people do recognize me. I just didn’t mind those two girls, who are staring at me.
_
As I walk, I stepped on a piece of paper.
“What is this?” I asked myself.
“Oh, wanted maid...?” I read what was written on the paper.
“What is this? WANTED MAID is just stated there and then the salary is 50k every month.”
“What the-- is this a scam?” I looked closely at the paper and when I looked at the back of the paper, there was a number on it.
How can I call this number, I don’t have a phone anymore? Well, there’s nothing wrong if I’ll try, right? But how can a maid’s salary be 50k per month? Impossible. I mean, maybe it is possible if the person who’s looking for a maid is rich.
I look at the two girls who are just near to me. As I can see, they’re holding the same paper as mine. “Look at this! They’re looking for a maid, the salary is 50k--“
“Don’t try to apply Ilyn. If you still want to live, just ignore that."
“Hmm, I smell something fishy. You did try this don’t you??” They started walking away so, I didn’t hear what did the other girls replied.
Now I’m confused if should I apply or not?
“Would you like to apply?” I was surprised because someone suddenly spoke behind me, a woman’s voice.
“H-Huh?”
“Would you like to apply?” Do I know her?
“Is this what you’re talking about?” I showed the paper at the same time.
“Yeah, I can help you.” She smiled at me. That smile looks like an evil smile...
Damn, Elyse, what are you thinking! Don’t judge people just by looking at their appearance. You don’t know her yet.
“This ain’t a scam, right?”
“Of course not, you can directly call that number and apply Miss.”
“Really?” she nods at me as an answer.
“But how can I call this number, my phone is broken...” I murmur.
“Is that your only problem? You can use mine.” She handed me her phone to me.
What the-- did she just handed her phone to me? We don’t even know each other. I mean, what if I’m a bad person and I take her phone away?
Well, it looks like she trusts me. She kinda looks crazy because she’s been smiling at me.
She looks rich so, #he doesn’t seem to have cared if she loses her phone.
I called that number and no one answered.
“Uhm, no one is answering.” This is a scam!
“Scam.” I rolled my eyes and give her phone back to her.
“Maybe it’s just busy. If you want, I’ll take you directly to the company-- “
“What?? What do you mean company? I thought they were looking for a maid. Do companies are hiring maids now? Wow, that’s new.” I said in shock.
“Pfft...of course not.” She scratched her shoulder as if she’s having a hard time explaining.
“Just come with me if you want to apply.” She muttered.
“No way, I don’t want to! I don’t even know you, I don’t if you’ll do something bad to me, maybe you want to sell my organs or whatsoever!” I covered my mouth and step back a little.
I raised my eyebrows when she suddenly laughs.
“Oh my god, you’re so funny! Why would you think that I’ll do that to you, hurry up because I still have important things to do? It’s actually my auntie, she’s looking for a maid. Maybe, she’s busy talking to people right now that’s why she can’t answer her phone.” She said by way of explaining.
“How would I know that you’re saying is true?!”
“Do you want money or not?” She directly asks.
“Of course I want! That’s why I’m looking for a job now!” I said, then crossed my arms.
“Then, come with me.”
“Okay! I mean no, I don’t want--“
“You are so talkative!” She grabs my hand and pulled me inside to a car.
“Help! I’m being kidnapped right now!! Help!!” I shouted.
“OMG, you’re hurting my ears!”
I was silent when she glared at me.
About 30 minutes later, the car stopped.
“Get out now.”
“Where did you take me?”
“In my Aunt’s company.”
I got out of the car and saw the tall building in front of me. Is this the company she’s talking to?
Why do I seem so nervous?
We went inside.
“Just go in there, my aunt is just there for sure! Just call her Mrs. Ferrer, understood?” She muttered before she left me alone in here.
What the! Why did she leave me here alone! Damn, my heart is pounding. Just relax, Elyse, that woman will not bite you... I guess.
I push the door and stumble through, tripping over my own feet, and falling headfirst into the office. Double crap- me and my two left feet! I am on my hands and knees in the doorway to Mrs. Ferrer's office, and gentle hands are around me, helping me to stand.
I am so embarrassed, damn my clumsiness. I have to steel myself to glance up. Wow, she’s so beautiful.
“Are you okay, Miss?” she asks.
She arches her eyebrow slightly as I stand self-consciously before her. I am beginning to wish I’d borrowed one of Mindy’s formal blazers rather than wear my navy blue jacket. I have made an effort and worn my one and only skirt, my sensible brown knee-length boots, and a blue sweater.
For me, this is smart. I tuck one of the escaped tendrils of my hair behind my ear as I pretend she doesn’t intimidate me.
“Yes, I’m fine. Thank you, Ms. Ferrer...”
“Oh, you’re fluttering me. I am already a Mrs.” Right, it’s Mrs. Ferrer, not Ms. Ferrer. She looks like her age is around 50+.
“Lany, called me that you wanted to apply?” Ah, that’s the name of the woman who brought me here.
I just nodded in response.
“Is it really true that my salary is 50k per month if I get hired?”
“Yes, and if you last a month. I will make your salary 100k per month.”
“Wow, that salary is huge,” I murmured. In 1 year, I have 1.2 million. Damn!
“You said you wanted to work so, you’re hired now!” Seriously? Is she being serious right now? We’re just talking for only a minute...
“So, when do I start now?” I asked.
“Well, if you’re ready. You can start now.”
“That’s great, Mrs. Ferrer! I badly need a job now--“
“But wait, let me ask you some personal questions first.”
“Yes, sure, by the way, do you still need my resume?”
“No need. Let me just ask you personally. Please take a sit so, that we can talk comfortably.”
“Okay...”
“What’s your name?”
“Elyse Marie Arcevedo, Mrs. Ferrer.”
“Age?”
“I’m 28 years old.”
“Do you have a husband? Daughter? Or are you single?”
“I’m already separated from my husband 2 months ago and I have one daughter. I sold my house and land but there’s some problem with that, me and my daughter are currently living in my cousin’s house. I need a job right now because I don’t have enough money to buy food.”
“So, you 're a mother, and a mother would do anything for her daughter. I think you will last in this job. Girls who tried to apply didn’t long last, it looks like they just want to be with my son and flirt with him. Well, I guess you are different from those.”
“Ohm, your son is going to be my boss?” A man? Is he a rapist or something? Maybe a monster? Why do people won’t last long in this job?
“Yes, he’s a man but doesn’t worry, he’s not interested in women at all.”
“Is he gay?” I asked. She chuckled.
“He’s asexual, and he doesn't know usually talk to people much. Even me, his own mother he doesn’t talk to me that much.”
I just nodded.
Well, I guess he’s not a bad person. Her mother said that he doesn’t talk too much to people.
“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of your son. Just wait and see. I am going to change him, Mrs. Ferrer. Less than a month, he’s going to be talkative.”
“I hope so, it’s not easy to be his maid.” She murmured.
“I’ll do my best, Mrs. Ferrer. Don’t worry, I can handle this job!” Her eyes look like she doesn’t believe that I can do this job, just wait and see Mrs. Ferrer.
“Is he a high school student?”
“He has his own house, it’s 5 already years ago since he moved there. In our house they’re a lot of maids and bodyguards, he doesn’t like seeing a lot of people... he wants to be alone always. He’s alone in his house and I just want him to has 1 maid, cleaning the house and serving him so, it’s not difficult for him.”
Wait, she didn’t answer my question?
I look at her, confused. She smiled at me. “He’s 1 year older than you, Elyse."
What?? He’s 29 years old?! I am going to be a maid to a 29 years old... an asexual guy!?
The heck. I just let out a big laugh. I said, "He's 29," and I still find it hard to believe it. Elyse, it's all right. It's alright since you might simply feel the same way. I almost slap my forehead. He doesn't talk much, Elyse, what vibes! How can you two have the same vibes, okay! "My son is kind, as I've already said," I said. "Are you sure?" She shook her head when I asked. What exactly she was talking about has me completely baffled. "Oh! How old is your daughter, by the way?" "She has already turned ten..." I paused mid-sentence if unexpectedly taken aback by what she had heard? "You became pregnant at 17?" "Y-Yes." "You were so young when you became pregnant, wow." "Yes, but I didn't become pregnant once more; that one is sufficient for me." I've never been pregnant, no matter how often we were together, and as my company expanded, I ran out of time to talk to Daren since I was so worn out from work. I can still cook and look after Elizabeth, but I have no desire to
"H-Huh? Ah, yes mommy is fine. I just suddenly remembered something"I didn't think I was even a little startled by what it said: "Is it, daddy?" I was wondering how she knew that her dad was what I was thinking.“Daddy pfft,”I arched an eyebrow and asked, "Oh, why are you still laughing there?""Didn't you miss your dad?" And over time, her smile faded as she stared into my eyes."Mommy, I have to tell you something, don't be mad.""What's that?""Daddy met me and went to school with me, and you—"My forehead furrowed in surprise as she exclaimed, "What?!" I rose and turned to face her.I can't help but shout, "You talked to your dad without my permission?! What if he kidnapped you without notifying me? What will happen to me if he takes you too?!"She started to say, "M-Mommy, he just said hi," but I cut her off.I'm not mad at my daughter; I'm mad at Daren because it seems like he's trying to figure out a way to get Elizabeth for me, and I can't agree! "How are you?! Yes, maybe it
"Do you know my son ija? Or do you know him?"I tried to smile and bow, saying, "Ahh, ehh, I'm not sure. Maybe it simply seems like hihih I'm sorry because you're shocked because of me."A dude in all-black with glasses. It was quite serious-looking, and I couldn't even make out any expression in its eyes.Mrs. Ferrer began to speak, "Xander, she's Elyse—" before turning away from Xander.He was pleased to say, "Nice to meet you," and I scowled. I heard the man remark, "Nice to meet you," didn't I? He's weird, and Mrs. Ferrer is also a little crazy, but it doesn't appear to have anything to do with his son turning away from her while she's still talking.To awaken him, I would hit him with a pot if I were his mother.It finally murmured gently to me, "Oh my goodness ija! I forgot to inform you that there is just one room here." I was shocked as I glanced at him.Just one? That indicates that it is her son's room, so what about me? Where can I find a bed?"You'll just rest on the couch
Do I need to be upset or not? It's my fault; the egg's salt is to blame. I nearly missed the fact that I used too much salt.Sir Xander raised one hand as if to stop me as I said, "I'm sorry Sir Xander, I'll just cook for you again."He motioned toward the house's exit door and said, "Leave."Is he asking me to leave? Oh, his mother hired me, therefore Mrs. Ferrer is the only one who has the right to fire me.I laughed and mimicked him, "Fine but you go first."He didn't say a word to me; he simply kept staring at me in the kitchen.He stopped eating. "Why? Tsk, now that you're huge again, you can be who you really are. But?" I said. I look after Ferrer's son! I'm like his mother then, hayst. Since Sir Xander's chamber was unlocked, I was able to enter freely, but when I noticed that he was no longer sporting a t-shirt, my eyes widened.I started to add, "There's adobo, so please eat it there Sir Xander, because that adobo was so wonderful I promise- wait, I told you to eat it--" but
Is it true that voice suddenly caused goosebumps in me? I walked up to the car and yelled, "Sir Xander!" Despite being drenched, I entered the vehicle. "Why are you in this location?" He urged me to stop talking and then inquire as to the location of the hospital, "Shut up and just tell me where that freaking hospital is!" I didn't understand what he was talking about. I didn't ask Mindy and simply let my mouth hang open because I didn't know where. What shall we now do? I had no business calling her! I removed my phone from the sling bag and, thank God, all of the money inside the bag was watertight. But it's alright, finding the money is simple. I mean, money is not important right now, it's my daughter who's more important to me. I took a big breath after Mindy texted to tell me the location of the hospital. I quickly informed Sir Xander that I felt quite cold a short while later. It's quite cold outside, and the car has air conditioning, and I'm still pretty wet. He was look
"I'm okay, Aunt Mindy is here to take care of me, she'll take care of me so don't worry. It's late, maybe he's looking for you there." I say, "Mindy." "Hmm?" "I genuinely apologize," She eventually whispered in my ear, "It's okay Elyse, I don't have a problem watching over Elizabeth, but there's only one problem here, the hospital payment." I touched her on the shoulder, "Ah, is that so? Don't worry, I'll take care of the bills." It only nodded and grinned, saying, "Looks like I really need to go. Just phone me anytime in case there's a problem or if Elizabeth and you need anything." I kissed her on the cheek and handed Mindy the money first, saying, "Sweetie mommy is leaving, be kind." I laughed as I added, "It got wet from the rain, just expose it to the light maybe it's still okay." She replied, "All okay, thank you, Elyse. I noticed Sir Xander's automobile was still there when I left the hospital, so I slowly walked over to it and shook the window. I tried to open the aut
All he believed I had forgotten. Tsk, I really, can forget. Of course, this day is significant to both him and me. He walked over to me and gave me several vigorous kisses, saying angrily, "I thought you forgot!" Wait, the cake might fall.He placed the cake on the tiny table after taking it. When he dragged my hand into the room, I just chuckled. "Daren, I still have a job." __ The sunlight made me blind. I didn't realize that my tears were dripping until I massaged my eyes and felt that it was wet. Is that dream to blame? No, Elyse; it's your past, not a dream. What makes you think of that? I stood up as I shook. I moved in front of the window and unlocked it. "Woah," I exclaimed, simply in awe of the breathtaking scenery. I merely grin at the trees I see all around and say, "It's pleasant here, especially in the morning." At night, they are spooky to look at, but in the morning, they are lovely, like an enchanted garden. Funny, I feel like Rapunzel of it. I suddenly remem
His cherry lips compelled me to stare at them. While gazing at that, I swallowed. Elyse, what are you thinking? What?! Are you crazy?I soon got up as well as he did.I responded, "A-All right, let's eat." We simply ate in silence while together.I inquired, "Sir Xander, do you have a swimming pool here?"I reply to myself, "Just look about here in case you find what you're looking for."I turned to him and said, "Pff..." while simply shaking my head. Am I mishearing?Why does it seem like I heard him laugh before? Maybe for a while, I was just nuts.After we finished eating, I scrubbed the plate once more before walking around his property and spotting a small but serviceable pool.Wow, swimming there must be wonderful. Can I get in the tub? I suppose I should ask Sir Xander if it's feasible. When I went to see Sir Xander, the door to his room was not locked, so I went inside right away. I didn't see him, but I assumed he was in the bathroom based on the sound of the running water.I