You don’t have to tell me," he said softly, his lips close to mine. "But I want to find out myself."
Before I could think of pushing him away, Alex kissed me, his tongue entering my mouth easily, making me weak. He held my hair, pulling me closer, as if he wanted more. I tried to push him away, but my body didn’t listen, and my arms wrapped around his neck. Suddenly, the door opened, and we both stopped. Alex's girlfriend, Victoria, stood there, shocked. She looked at us, her eyes moving from us to our lips. For a moment, everything was silent, except for our hearts beating loudly. Then she screamed, breaking the silence. Alex jumped back, his hand falling from my neck. "Victoria," he said, sounding tense. But she was already moving towards us, angry. "What is this, Alex?" she yelled, her voice loud in the room. She looked at me with narrowed eyes. "You little slut! I knew you wanted him!" Alex raised his hands in a calming way, his eyes moving between us. "Victoria, wait, it’s not what it looks like." Victoria was furious, throwing accusations at us. "How can you say that? You’re with the help!" Alex stepped back, looking shocked and guilty. "Victoria, no," he said, his voice tight. "It’s not what you think." But Victoria didn’t want to listen, her anger growing. "You disgusting pig!" she yelled, her eyes wild. Then she turned on me, grabbing my arm. "And you! How could you?" I tried to explain, my voice trembling. "It’s not my fault," I said, but she wasn’t listening. She pulled my hair back hard, making me cry out in pain. I felt tears coming. "You're pathetic," Victoria said, holding me tightly. "Both of you." The pain in my scalp was strong as she dragged me across the soft carpet. I stumbled, trying to keep up with her fast pace. "Victoria, please," I managed to say, my voice barely there. Alex stood back, looking shocked and interested. He didn’t try to help me. It was like he was watching a show. With a quick movement, Victoria pushed me away, and I fell onto the bed. "I knew it," she said, her eyes full of anger. "You’ve been after him, haven’t you?" I looked up, my vision blurry from tears. "That’s not true," I whispered, my voice shaking. "He’s the one who-" But Victoria didn’t want to hear it. She let go of my hair, and I fell onto the bed, the pain in my scalp becoming less sharp. Alex stood in the doorway, smirking. He didn’t say anything, just watched Victoria get angrier. Then he left, leaving me with her. "You little slut," she said, slapping me hard. The hit made my head turn, and I tasted blood. "How could you do this to me?" Tears fell as I tried to explain through sobs, "Victoria, it’s not what you think. He started it." But she was too angry to listen, her fury filling the room. She raised her hand again, nails ready to hit me. "How could you do this to me?" she yelled, her voice full of pain. "You’re just the maid!" The slap echoed, and the sting made me cry more. "Victoria," I begged, "it’s not what you think. He... he started it." But she was too angry, her eyes full of betrayal. "How could you do this to me?" she shouted, her voice breaking. "You’re just the maid!" Tears stained my uniform. "Victoria," I tried to say, my voice shaking. "Please, listen to me. He’s the one who-" But she wouldn’t listen. "You bitch!" she screamed, her nails digging into my cheek. "You think you can just take him from me?" Through my pain and shame, I tried to reason with her. "Victoria, please," I whispered. "It’s not what you think." But she was too angry to hear me. She slapped me again, the sound loud in the room. My cheeks burned, and I knew if I didn’t get away, she would keep hitting me. The worst part? Victoria was my stepsister. The thought of her hate hurt me deeply. But the pain on my cheeks reminded me of the reality. "Victoria," I said, my voice stronger, "you’re my family." Her hand went back, ready to hit me again. "You’re not my family!" she yelled. "You’re just a whore trying to take everything from me!" Her words hit me hard. "Victoria," I said, my voice shaking. "It’s not like that. I promise." Her grip on my face got tighter, her nails digging in. "You’re lying," she said. "You’ve wanted him since you got here."Miss Adrianne's smile grew more predatory, and she gestured to the bed. "Take off your clothes," she said, her voice a silky command. "And let's see what kind of entertainment you can provide."I froze, my mind racing. I couldn't do this. I couldn't let her do this to me. Rachel stepped forward, her eyes flashing with anger. "Ma'am," she began, "I don't think that's appropriate. She's just a maid."Miss Adrianne's smile grew colder. "Rachel," she said, her voice a warning, "you're dismissed. Leave us."Rachel's eyes met mine, full of anger and fear, but she didn't argue. With a curt nod, she turned and marched out of the room, the door slamming shut behind her. The finality of it echoed through the small space, leaving me alone with the woman who had just ordered me to undress.Miss Adrianne's smile grew more predatory as Rachel left, her eyes raking over my body with a hunger that made me want to shrink away. But Rachel's words echoed in my head, a reminder that I wasn't just a victi
I turned on my heel and practically ran to the kitchen, my heart pounding in my chest. Rachel met me with a knowing look. "You okay?" she asked, her voice low.I nodded, trying to compose myself. "I can't do this," I whispered, my eyes darting to the door. Rachel grabbed my arm, her grip firm. "You can, and you will," she said, her voice filled with a fiery determination. "We all have our stories here. You're not the only one with secrets."Her words were a balm to my soul, and I felt a newfound strength in her touch. Rachel had been through hell and back, and she was still standing. If she could do it, so could I. I took a deep breath and nodded, squaring my shoulders. "Okay," I said, my voice stronger now. "Let's do this."The rest of the night was a blur of serving, smiling, and biting my tongue. I ignored Mr. Harrison's furtive glances and Miss Adrianne's thinly veiled disdain. I focused on the task at hand, serving drinks and clearing plates, all while keeping my eyes firmly on R
Without thinking, I pulled her into a tight embrace. "I'm so sorry," I murmured into her hair, my heart breaking for her. "I had no idea." Rachel leaned into me, her body trembling slightly as she clung to me. The warmth of her body against mine was a stark contrast to the cold fear that had gripped my heart."You can't tell anyone," she whispered, her voice muffled against my shoulder. "Please, Emma. If he finds out, he'll hurt me, or worse."I nodded, stroking her hair gently. "I promise, Rachel," I murmured, my voice filled with determination. "I won't say a word."With a deep breath, Rachel pulled away, wiping at her eyes. "Thank you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Now, we should get back to work before someone notices we're gone."I nodded, a lump forming in my throat as I took in the gravity of Rachel's confession. The mansion's glamorous facade was beginning to crumble, revealing the dark underbelly of manipulation and control that had been hidden beneath the sur
But I had a job to do, and my place was not to question my superiors. With a nod, I returned to my duties, my movements mechanical as I tried to shake off the feeling of betrayal. I had let myself believe, even for a moment, that there was something more between us, something genuine. But it was clear now that I was nothing but a maid, a servant to be used and discarded at his whim.I went back to my work, my mind racing. How could I serve Mr. Harrison fiancee without letting on that I knew? What would happen if she discovered my secret? Would she be like Victoria, cold and cruel, or would she be kind, like Rachel? Or perhaps she was another player in this twisted game, another pawn in the endless dance of power and desire that ruled the mansion.I worked with a new vigor, scrubbing floors and polishing silverware until my hands were raw, trying to push the thoughts away. But as the hours ticked by, the anticipation grew, a thick tension that filled every corner of the mansion like a
I went back to my bed and laid on it, my mind racing with the events of the night. The anger and humiliation were still fresh, but there was something else, something that confused and frustrated me even more - the way my body responded to Mr. Harrison's touch, his possessiveness. It was like I was torn between two worlds, one of anger and betrayal, and another of desire and submission.I knew I couldn't stay in the mansion much longer, not like this. But where would I go? Who would take me in, knowing what I had become? I had no family left, no friends. The thought of leaving Mr. Harrison, of never feeling his touch again, brought a strange ache to my chest.The days that followed were tense, the air between us thick with unspoken words and unresolved emotions. I went about my duties, but my mind was elsewhere, always replaying the events of that night. Alex's smirk, Victoria's cruel laughter, Mr. Harrison's gentle touch in the aftermath.And then, one evening, a new guest arrived a
My disgust was palpable, a bile rising in my throat that I could almost taste. "What do you know about it?" I spat, shrugging his hand off. The words were out before I could even think, a fiery retort to his feigned concern.Alex took a step back, his eyes wide with surprise. "I just want to help," he said, his hand hovering in the air as if unsure where to go. "Victoria can be...difficult.""You think I don't know that?" I screamed, the words tearing from my throat. "You all think I'm some naive little maid who's here for your amusement, for you to use and discard!" My voice echoed down the empty hallway, the sound of my fury bouncing off the walls.Alex took a step back, his expression a mix of shock and concern. "Emma, please," he began, but I was already turning away from him, my hand on the doorknob to my room. I didn't want his pity, didn't want anyone's.As I closed the door behind me, the weight of the evening's events crashed down on me like a ton of bricks. The tears came un