Chapter 3

Criss Jami once said,  "If love is blind, then maybe a blind person that loves has a greater understanding of it." Well in my case, I don't have any understanding of it, well I thought I did.

I was sited at the poolside, lying on a beach chair under an umbrella.

"Stella, what does the new girl look like?". Stella chuckles "what?" I asked curiously

"Nothing, I just remembered when you asked me to describe what your husband looked like, even after telling him it didn't matter"

I giggle"oh you remember that, it wasn't for me you know, the fate of my children's looks depended on it" we both laughed ''Caramel skin, deep brown eyes, silky black hair, sideburns, and a cute button nose, 6ft1, that's how you described him. oh and deep dimples when he smiles, I clearly remember, I even had a maid describe him again in case you were lying, I don't know if that was considered as handsome so I definitely needed a second opinion" we both laugh

Stella whispers in my ear "She doesn't look like someone who is fit to be a housemaid if you ask me, Tall, light-skinned, Black hair, green eyes, a shape that can attract all kinds of men, not only is she beautiful but highly educated, her dressing sophisticated, she hardly does anything, yet your husband seems to adore her, but this is just my thought".

I let out a sigh " Your thought you say, you aren't the only one". I decided to call for her "Benita, can you please bring me my lemon juice, make sure to add three ice cubes ".

" Okay" she responded kind of annoyed. I decided not to overlook anything. She comes back " There you go". She hands it to me, wasn't served in a tray or anything.

I take it from her "You didn't bring a straw?".

" Wasn't asked to, oh well, next time".she replied bluntly.

"Are you sure you plan on working here?".

"What is it with you anyway? you have a lot of help around you, why are you even bothering me?".

I get on my feet, Stella assists me " Look here, you came here to work didn't you?, the amount of maids I have doesn't matter, as long as you are one of them then I can call whoever I want ".

She scoffs "Because you feel like some princess? we are your slaves huh? you don't have the right to boss anyone around, that's just pathetic".

I was honestly lost for words, does she even know what she's talking about? "I didn't force you, you decided to be here, you can ask any one of them, I don't treat anyone harshly, we all try to live as one happy family".

She laughs "Happy? is that what they told you? because you are blind you don't see the look on some of their faces, how can you tell if anyone is happy? your husband is he happy?. Who knew being blind also messes with one's brain ".

The maids gasp, I fought the urge to slap her, but I was scared I was going to aim in the wrong direction which will only make me seem more pathetic.

"Don't talk to her like that!" Stella exclaimed, "You do anything to hurt her, and you'll answer to me!".

Benita laughs " I'm not scared of you or anyone".

"Get out, you're fired". I ordered

She laughs maniacally, she was really starting to get on my nerves " You weren't the one who hired me, your husband did, and I doubt he would agree to do that".

"Oh, we'll see about that". I fold my arms.

___________"Theres no way I'm doing that".

I ask annoyed" Why?, did you hear what I said, I told you she literally insulted me, and you're going to keep her!".

"Violet, can we please do this another time?, my parents will be here any second, and fighting over some maid-"

"Some maid?, she's not just some maid Jesse, she-" *ding dong, we hear the doorbell "This conversation isn't over".

One of the maids gets the door, while the others lead his mother, father, and his little sister to the dining table.

I made sure to wear a bright smile "welcome, it's so good to have you guys here". They embrace me one after the other.

We were all sited having dinner." How are you these days?, hope you aren't bothering our Jesse, I'm sure you need a lot of work" his mum said

Jesse's mum and I have never once met eye to eye, she literally hates me because I'm blind and doesn't fear to point it out, nothing about me can impress her.

"Stop it mother, Violet isn't like that, she's very independent, and that's one of the reasons I love her". I smile sweetly at him.

she scoffs" whatever".

I feel little fingers poke me, I turn to my right "Yes?".

"Are you really blind?". Jesse's little sister, Jessica whispers

"Yes, I am".

" So, you can't see when I make this face.........or this face.....or this one?".

I laugh "Nope, but I can hear you and tell you are making silly faces".

" So do you see like, just black? or do you see purple like  your eyes"

"Nope, I see, nothing".

" How does that feel like?".

"Use one hand to close one eye, don't shut your eyes close, just use that one hand to cover it, and try looking at me, the one that's open sees me but the one eye covered sees nothing".

She gasps "Woah, you're right, must be scary".

"Nah... I'm used to it".

Jesse's mum clears her throat " Jessica, don't ask such questions, that's rude, and Violet, you should know better than to speak while we are at the table eating, now let's just focus on our meal". 

Jessica and I chorused "Yes mother"

You might be wondering why Jesse's father isn't saying anything, that's because he lets his wife do the talking and control him, and I think that's one reason why Jesse's mother hates me because she feels I'll enslave her son like she does her husband.

Dinner was nice, and as soon as we were done, Jesse's family left.

I took a quick shower and got ready for bed, I lay down flat

"Hey, baby". Jesse whispers planting kisses on my body, I resist and turn away from him. 

"What's wrong?".

"Fire her".

"Not this again"

"Give me a good reason to keep her? she doesn't do anything, she insulted me, clearly doesn't even want to do the job, so why?".

" Look, just let her be, do it for me?".

I get upset "What's that supposed to mean?, is there something about her I should know?". He remains quiet " Tell me, is there more to it?".

"Uhmm, well, she really needed a job and she begged me and I offered her one here that's why, I just felt bad for her, cause I know her, we went to the same high school".

I let out a sigh "is that really all to it?".

"Yes I promise you, I love you Violet, and you know I do". He pecks my lips " I love you so so much". He goes back kissing me, and this time I don't resist.