"Welcome to Villanueva's mansion, Isabella and Nerissa," Ms. Cynthia said, smiling sweetly. "Come in," Mateo gestured towards the mansion. Isabella nodded. She's actually really hesitated to accept the suggestion of Mateo. She's really ashamed, but she knows that they will need every kind of help now. "Isabella? Why are you still standing there? Come on! It's the start of our new life, I am so excited!" Nerissa grabbed Isabella's hand. "Nerissa, we are going to work here as maid. We shouldn't take advantage of their kindness." But Nerissa wasn't listening at all, instead she also followed inside without even helping Isabella to carry their luggage."Wow! That's really huge!" The mansion was enormous; it looked like a palace. The floors were shiny white marble, the stairs curved up with intricate designs carved into them, and the chandeliers seemed endless. Before the grand staircase, there are two people wearing maid's uniform."Good morning, Ma'am and Sir!" They greeted politely.
"It's all you fault, Isabella. I shouldn't cleaning here now if only you didn't push your idea to Mateo's mother to be one of their maids," Nerissa sighed as she swept the floor in the kitchen, while Isabella is preparing herself to do some of the work at the mansion's garden. "I can't avoid thinking now, if you really want me to suffer from the life that we have." Isabella feel guilty. "Nerissa, I am sorry. But we can't just live here like a princess. We owe Villanueva family big time. Besides, I still want to continue finding a job, so soon enough we can also stand by our own feet.""And until when before someone hire you, knowing that you didn't even graduate at any degree?" No matter what Isabella said, it was impossible for her sister not to think that way. "If you already feel tired you can just leave that work there and I will just do it later, okay?" "Really?!" A smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "Well, as you wish! Then, I'll just familiarize myself more in this m
"Hey, Isabella…" His soft and husky voice made her blush even harder. She could only stare at him, as she tried to control her heartbeat and breathing."Sorry, Mateo." She turned her gazed at something. She really doesn't expect that as the door he will see him still not putting any clothes on the top of his body. She feel so embarrassed now, that it feels like she wants to be swallowed by the ground. "But Aunt Cynthia just asked me to check on you. She says that I should also remind you about the meetings in your company. She also goes first. She thinks that you might be sleeping until now because you seems exhausted the other night." Isabella's heart skipped a beat."Oh, yeah. Well I'm sorry for taking up all your time, Isabella. But thanks for informing me." Isabella's now at the kitchen, helping Rose and Dalia to fix some things there, while Nerissa's watching a television at the living room, while her hand's lazily wiping the top of the table in front of her. "You seems quite,
"Really? Then, grab it already, Isabella," Rose exclaimed cheerfully behind her, while she's putting the groceries inside the fridge and freezer. Nerissa's who's just got from her room after changing her clothes heard all what they're talking about. "What? Mateo's asking you do be his secretary, Isabella?" She walked towards them, with Dalia close behind her. "Yes, Nerissa. Sir. Mateo offered that to your sister. I think, he doesn't want Isabella to get tired finding a job," Dalia replied and then turned to look at Nerissa who's controlling her brows not to draw together. "But who knows, Sir. Mateo's still have more reasons than that," Rose said meaningfully. "What do you mean?" Nerissa asked. Rose, smirked. She can sense from Nerissa's tone that she doesn't like what she's hearing. She can't even forget how many tantrums did Nerissa said while they're at the market a while ago. "Nerissa, we've been living here with Sir. Mateo for so long. We knew him very much. He really seems i
"Are you alright?" Mateo asked Isabella, she's just done dressing herself up after what happened at the pool. Nerissa is still inside their room who's still furious because of her ruined plan to get Mateo's attention, but it's of course unbeknownst to Isabella."Yes, I'm fine now, Mateo." After sometime, Mateo's mother rushed towards them. "My gosh, Isabella dear, Mateo told me what happened. Are you and Nerissa's fine? Mateo also told me that you doesn't want to go at the hospital too to ensure that everything's well." Isabella nodded in agreement. "Thank you for your concerned Aunt Cynthia. But me and Nerissa is really fine. We are thankful that Mateo came in time and save us." Ms. Cynthia nodded in understanding, then she looked around seems finding someone. "Where's Nerissa?" she asked. "She's still in our ro fixing herself, Aunt." Mateo's mother sighed, her brows wrinkled slightly."Why did she even go near the pool if she doesn't know how to swim? Look what happened, you almo
"Mateo, thank you for waiting for me, but you know, you shouldn't waste your time just to drive me. That's very kind, but I can just catch a taxi or a bus." Isabella gazed at Mateo, she's sitting besides Mateo, in the front seat. "Isabella, it's not a big deal. Besides it's also your first day as my secretary. Hm, your first time to step in our company. I believe that you need my support and I don't want to see you being awkward and scared of working there," he said smiling at her."Do you think I can really to this? What if it's not what I'm suited for?" Isabella asked frowning. Mateo chuckle a bit. "Hey hey, don't worry about it. I'll be with you," he reassured her. "Besides, everyone there is nice. They won't be like those rivals," Mateo added. After sometime they finally reach their destination. There are lot of security guards already in the entrance. The building looks really fancy, that it made her feel very small. "We are here," Mateo informed her. She looked up at h
Mateo quickly put her arm around her shoulder and hold her tightly, trying to calm her down. "Isabella, calm down. Try not to breathe so shallowly. Try to concentrate on my voice. Deep breaths. Just follow my instructions. Slowly." She nods her head slightly. She's starting to focus and slow her breathing to match his pace. Isabella tried her best to control her breathing and calm down. The flickering of lights then stopped as the light above the elevator's door started shining bright again. "Thank goodness," Mateo sighed relieved. His eyes never leaving Isabella. "Are you alright now?" he questioned worriedly looking at her."Y - yeah... Yeah, I'm fine... I just thought that we are going to die. I mean, it's my first time being in this situation, s-so I panicked..." Isabella said, and her eyes landed on Mateo's arms that's still wrapped around her waist protectively. And there she realized how close they are. A blush appears on Isabella's cheeks as she averted her gaze from Mat
Isabella was still staring at Nerissa whose brows are still drew together. "Nerissa, I am already aware about what happened lately. Why did you need to tell Aunt Cynthia that you know how to cook?" Isabella's voice remained calm. "Isabella, I can really cook already. What do you want to expect? You are the only one who can do that?" Nerissa asked confusedly, and Isabella stared at her with disapproval in her eyes."No, of course no, Nerissa. I want to see your improvement in any aspect. But...You see what happened right? You disappoint Aunt Cynthia, the bad thing is, it's even on her favorite food." She explained to her sister seriously as Nerissa just blinked her eyes, and looked down to her feet. Her jaw is tightening, she really hate. being scolded by Isabella. "Fine... I am sorry. I just really want to do something in this mansion. You leave me here, and it's too boring just staying in this room. Besides, I also want Aunt Cynthia to see that I can also do something here." Isa