Chapter 6: Ezra's new look.

Ezra's POV:

Working and making a living staying here is the best option for now and I have Gina and Gloria and the rest of the slaves nothing can go wrong at this point.

I just wanted to stay here. I have made friends already.

The connection I had with the slaves is not one that I want to let go of so easily,they reminded me of my family.

Our bond was what kept us together despite everything ,and seeing that bond here made me get attached.

I was told the master doesn't take bed mates and he doesn't give out any if His slaves or servants, that calmed me down so I am on a safe side. I will make him speechless the next time he sees me.

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A week later the master and some soldiers left for war over a boundary issue. The mansion was filled with life. I was told that whenever the master left everyone would suddenly become livelier. Did they hate his presence?

They returned two weeks later victorious.

There was a celebration as he had chased the bandits away and killed them and expanded his territory,that's a master's greatest achievement expanding his territory.

Guests arrived to the party a month has elapsed so I was to serve with the rest of the maids.

It was my time to shine. I thought to myself,I am gonna make everyone so speechless that their words would be caught in their throat .

I took a shower for the first time after all the maids were done .

Taking a shower is not a must ,some can go days without doing so but most people pick an offense in it especially if you come to a Master's house dirty.

After washing my body and hair thoroughly for an hour, my body was so dirty I wasn't proud of it but I needed to do it to protect myself.

I took a lot of time washing my body but I wanted to be sure that it was thoroughly clean with no spots.

I put on my maid outfit and went to the kitchen where the rest were. Ma Nora couldn't believe her eyes.

"E..Ezra?" Ma Nora was shocked, but she quickly overcame her shock and smiled.

"Yes ma." I smiled. This was the reaction I was expecting,I suddenly felt proud of myself.

The other maids looked at me with jealousy,that's expected. I didn't do much but I washed my hair and packed it in a ponytail,I applied a little makeup that Gloria taught me and sprayed perfume.

I have a pretty face that's why I like the dirt on it to avoid the attention of men but now am free to do what I want now since the master doesn't take bedmates .

"You look lovely," she said happily.

"Thank you ma." I smiled.

"Let's get to work " ma Nora said and everyone got back to work. Some maids glared at me.

"Don't mind them," Gloria told me.

"Ladies start serving." Ma Nora said. Everyone lined up as we walked out.

"No need to be nervous," Gloria said. I calmed down.

The masters have already been served. We went to the hall trays in hand serving drinks and cakes. As I walked eyes were on me but I ignored it since I was not the only maid,they couldn't be staring at me.

I wasn't that pretty. I am sure that Naomi is more beautiful, as if....

"Hi pretty " a man had called and I just smiled at him and walked by.

"Beauty .....you look breathtaking" I heard another said but it can't be me so I continued walking.

There were four masters at the table. Their presence was intimidating. I looked at the master and he turned and our eyes met and I looked away and continued serving the drinks I was holding.

I hope he saw me. I need him to see me well enough to see that I am not the dirty maid she thought I was.

A few men complimented me and I smiled and thanked them as Gloria taught me.

She had already told me that I would receive a lot of compliments but I told her it was a lie.

"Who would even look at me stop joking" I said.

She laughed at me and shook her head. All she said was smile and thank them when they compliment you but don't stay too long with one man,you are a maid .

If I looked dirty would I even be noticed?

I will be shoved around and no one will want to know what I was carrying.

I didn't know that being beautiful got you many admires.

I felt like I was on stage and every move I made was being watched. I can't make a mistake.

Being pretty really has its advantages.

I really wanted the master to see how well I have adapted to the mansion. I was happy he gave me a chance to be here. I won't disappoint him.

I noticed a master staring at me intensely.

It was my Master's friend.

Please don't tell me that I have become his prey .

I acted as if I didn't notice him and continued serving ,should I go back into the kitchen?

Or should I ignore him?

Maybe he wasn't even looking at me. There are many people here, even ladies.

I am sure he's looking at one of them.

I hope I am right.