Chapter 5
CHAPTER 6 • (PART 1)
"What the fvck are you doing here ?!"
I close my eyes tightly because of his opening shout. Shit I broke it. All the nervousness I felt before came to life again. I thought they went out already. By the way, it was only his woman who came out.
I faced his face very angry. I scanned him carefully. Not a single word intended to come out of my mouth. I'm nervous but this man is just wearing his boxer short and he's damn hot!
"What are you looking at?" My gaze returned to his face and I reached for his raised eyebrow with a smirk carved on his lips.
"W-Nothing." I stuttered with extreme nervousness and pushed him and quickly ran out of his room. I want to get away. I sensed danger on that smirk.
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Time passed quickly and it is now the third day since all the helpers went on vacation. And in those three days sir Uno brought different women. Varies every day.
I thought he was a serious and workaholic type of person but I was wrong. It turns out that she is too womanly and hardly goes to work anymore.
I didn't even try to enter his room every night. Maybe I'll catch something there again that is not pleasant to the eye and hearing.
Those three days went smoothly. My stupidity doesn"t bother me much anymore and I"m already doing my job well. But in those days too, I was overwhelmed. I always felt someone watching me from somewhere. I don't see anything if I look at it.
I am gently sweeping here in the garden. This is the only job I have left today. It's already thirty five minutes past four and I'm good at sweeping so I can breathe.
As in the past, I feel like someone is staring at me again. I looked at it quickly and unlike last time, I caught who it was.
It was Uno leaning on the balcony of his room. I decided to call him by his name since he's a bastard. Eyes met and it didn't even move to dodge. It just stared at me intently as if deep in thought.
I felt awkward so I was the first to avert my gaze. I won't get anything if I contest with him by staring.
I put away all my cleaning supplies and hurried into the mansion to avoid his conscious gaze.
But unpleasantly, when I entered the living room, he went downstairs so we met again. I just ignored his presence and kept walking when he called me.
"Jessica." He said with a flat tone. Gosh I'm avoiding! I turned to him and spoke awkwardly.
"Y-Yes sir?" I answer here.
"Let's talk." It had no emotional command and signaled for me to follow him. I did as he told me and followed him.
He took me to the garden and sat it on a bench opposite a round table both made of marble. He told me to sit in the opposite chair so I did.
"You know too much." Its preface. Huh? What did I find out? Am I at fault for him?
"Yes?" I'm confused question.
"From that photo up to those ladies. You are not supposed to discover it all but you're too careless. In short, ang pakialamera mo kasi. Remember your place. You're just a maid here." It adds more.
Those words struck me hardly. I bowed and felt embarrassed. I wasn't ready for those words. Just the pain.
I wasn't informed that he was hiding that picture and he was very angry with it. I thought he wasn't there so I went into his bathroom because I was urinating. And lastly I thought it was normal for him to bring a woman. He is a playboy remember?
I did not speak and bowed listening to all his insults to me.
"Why do beggars touch things that aren't theirs? Are you searching for jewelries or something that costs much to steal? That's bad you know." He continued to insult me as if I could only feel nothing about him.
My vision began to blur because of the tears that were about to come out. I did everything I could to prevent it. I can't look at him. I was afraid that when I saw its face, the liquids would drip into my eyes.
"From now on, I won't assign you to clean my room. It's in danger every time you get in there." It adds more.
So he really thinks that I'm a thief. Does he reward all the poor? I felt too little. I didn't expect that there would be people with this attitude. He's a monster!
I stood up and without warning left in front of him. I knew I was at fault but he went too much. I quickly walked into my room and there poured out all the frustrations I was feeling.
The previously suppressed tears began to drip. I rubbed my hand on it to resist but it seemed to have a mind of its own and didn"t want to let go. Damn.
CHAPTER 7 • (PART 1)
After that confrontation yesterday, he never spoke to me again. I became even more distant from him. I still can't get over his words yesterday.
Uno always leaves and usually comes home early so we don't see each other much. I am also thankful for this. But sometimes I can"t help but worry because there isn"t even a guard here in the mansion.
I am here today in a market. This is my first time since I worked with the Sebastians. Because the refrigerator has run out of stocks and it would have been Ella's job in case she forgot, so I'll go to the grocery store.
I wish I could just buy in the super market in case I have too little money. It's my own money you know and I don't want to ask Uno because they might talk to me again.
I'll just put up with it instead of being scolded by that monster.
Lots of people here but I"m pretty used to it. I once went to the market because of Tita Gale who was so stingy. Fear of running out of money for always saving.
I buy fish, meat, vegetables, fruits and other foods listed here on my list.
When I finished everything was hard I started walking. I was carrying four large plastic bags and they were still very full. Oh god the weight!
I actually bought a lot of them just to prepare for this Christmas, Ella said earlier when she called.
While walking I saw a black puppy in the alley. It was obviously homeless and alone. It was a bit pitiful so I approached it and observed its ugliness. It looked at me and seemed to be begging.
"You are so cute." There is a mixture of excitement I whisper here.
I lowered my loads and gently stroked its face. I love dogs. To tell you the truth, I used to have a pet dog, Chip. But he died after being run over by a ten wheeler truck.
I want to take him and just take him home in case my boss doesn't want to. It's still rude.
I let go of it and picked up the groceries again. "Don't go near roads to live longer, bye." I spoke again and continued my walk when I felt it following me.
"Why are you following me?" I asked the puppy as if it would answer me. It barked with its small voice.
It seems that it is attached to me because he doesn't want to leave me anymore. I walked even faster but it also ran to follow me.
"You can't come with me." I said and stopped. It just barked and licked my shoes. That's really pathetic.
I sighed. I could do nothing but ride the tricycle. I fixed my mind. I'll just take him. I put my purchases first and then picked up the puppy before boarding. The subdivision is not far from here so there is no problem.
When I got home I immediately put the groceries on the table and turned my attention to my companion.
I slightly knelt down and talked to it.
"Maybe I'll give you a name." I said at once carrying him. Many names entered my mind. Hmm what's the matter with him? He's a he so must be masculine.
"Clay? Hmm, it doesn't matter to your cute face." I'm good with names case why doesn't my brain work now?
I continued brainstorming until I gave up. I can not think of anything!
"Doggy? Blacky? Jack? Coco? Slurp? Chippy? Choco? Caramel? Vanilla? Sushi-" I stopped realizing what I was saying. Nakakagutom! Suddenly my stomach churned so I barely laughed.
"There you go, I'm hungry." I squeezed his cheek because it was fat. Looks like he likes what I'm doing. Just cute.
"Black."
I stopped what I was doing when someone spoke. I searched the owner of that voice and found Uno leaning against the door. Our eyes met and I felt shivers. Immediately if I averted my eyes.
"Just call him Black." Add to this and let's get organized. It started walking towards us. I felt nervous. What if he doesn"t like dogs? It's a sermon again.
"B-Why Black?" I couldn"t help but ask.
"Because his color is black." He said calmly and knelt in front of me. Wow nice. There is no deep meaning or something. Just call him Black because his color is black. I mimic it in my mind.
I turned to look at the puppy as it left my grasp and approached him. I was slightly surprised by the puppy's behavior. The heck? Why did he approach that monster? How can he like him?
He picked up the puppy and gently stroked its head. It's unfair! Why does he seem to be smart with the dog and then he is always mad at me? Hayst animals again.
"Where did you see him?" He asked me while Black was still playing. Yes Black is his name. My boss suggested. I might even be kicked out if I leave.
"In the alley. Wait sir, is it okay with you that I brought a dog here?" I'm confused question.
"Why not?" Answer it. I just nodded and stood up. He has a thing for dogs. I guess so. I thought he hates everything. It is true that there is a miracle.
I waited a while for him to release Black but he didn"t let go of it. He just kept loading it and playing. He looked at me and raised an eyebrow.
I just turned around and started putting away my purchases.
When I was done shifting he gave me Black.
"Take a bath and feed him. Make sure he is clean when I arrive." It said and left. I didn't speak anymore and just sat there.
I took Black to the bathroom of my room and bathed him thoroughly. He has a lot of dirt, it's a good thing he doesn't have lice and itching on his body.
I still can't move from Uno's behavior before. He is weird and he is hard to read. My brain wouldn't believe what he was doing and I didn't expect him to love dogs. He just showed me- I mean Black his soft side.
I hope he is the same with people.
But he was still a monster. And that won't change just because of the common sense he showed before.
"Black, don't go near him again. He is a monster." I said to the unconscious dog.
CHAPTER 8 • (PART 1)
It's the day before Christmas and I'm busy browsing the internet to find out what good to cook for Christmas.
I can only do basic things in cooking so I need its help.
Once I was able to choose the dishes I immediately copied the ingredients and its procedure. It's simple so maybe I won't have a hard time with it.
After I had written everything down I grabbed dog food. Yes, Black has food because Uno miraculously bought him. I wouldn't have even accepted the case if I looked angry again so I didn't do anything. Not to OA but I just don"t really want to be indebted to him.
I looked for Black because it was time for me to feed him. Where did that dog go again? I went all over the place inside case I couldn't find him.
"Black where are you?" I shout softly. He was just in my room playing earlier. Alas, where else is that dog wearing?
I decided to look outside as well. I first went to the garden but even Black"s shadow I didn"t see.
Next I headed to the back of the mansion where the pool was. I saw there Uno sitting on the side while both feet were submerged in the water. It"s all alone and seems to be deep in thought.
I don't think Black is here because I turned around and left when I heard a faint barking. I looked at Uno again and I could see Black licking Uno's hand.
"Woah easy. I won't read you don't worry." Laughing curiosity of it. I approached them and sneezed. They turned their attention to me and turned to me.
"I'm sorry sir if I bothered you but it's time for Black to eat." I said and plastic smiled at him.
He looked back at Black and released it. But it would not move away from him. I tried to approach him but he really didn't want to and he just barked and barked. What's wrong with Uno and he doesn't want to stay away from it?
"Don't force it. Just bring him his food." Uno spoke again. I just gasped. Annoying! I could do nothing but follow his command.
I went back inside and took a container and put the dog food. I went back to the pool and I caught Black and Uno playing. I admit that he's kinda cute. It smirked even more because it was smiling. I hope he's always like this- wait Jessica what are you doing to him?
I was just shaken by the sudden thought. That's right. I can't be taken by that even though the smiles she wears really add to her pogi points. Her Adonis-like face that adorns Jessica!
I put down the food I was carrying. Black immediately came here and ate.
The two of us just kept quiet while Black ate. No one dared to speak. I don't have a topic so I won't keep quiet. And one more thing, we"re not close either.
Our silence continued for a few minutes until it suddenly spoke.
"Uhm ... I'm sorry." Uno said hesitantly.
I looked up at him and looked at him confused. What is his trip again? I didn't say a word and touched Black's head.
"I'm sorry for what I said the other day." Investigate it. I stopped what I was doing and looked at him again. Sorry? Is he serious? Is this a second miracle? What did he eat and that came out of his mouth? Is he joking? Those are the questions that draw to my mind.
I still didn't say a word and he just continued talking.
"I shouldn't have told you that. I'm overdoing it. I didn't even think about how you felt then." He explained. I stood up and also sat on the edge of the pool and soaked my foot in the water.
Awkward silence.
"I'm also at fault. I wouldn't have tampered with your belongings." I answered him while playing in the water with my foot.
"No. You were not informed. You just did what normal people would do." It adds. Of course. I didn't know it was forbidden. I'm just curious. I haven't been allowed in his room since then. He's just really OA.
I wish I could measure him
Good thing you knew you were beaten. But I know I can't do that. I'm sorry, I'm still angry.
"I'm really sorry. I won't say that again." I told him. I'll be kind so he won't fight me anymore.
"Just don't do it again." Investigate it. I turned to him and he just bent over while playing in the water as well. Gosh is this true? Maybe it's just a dream.
"Uhmm.sir." I spoke to him. He looked at me and raised two eyebrows which I think means ‘why".
"Can you slap me please?" I request him. His forehead furrowed because of what I said.
"The fvck are you talking about ?!" Mixed with shock it says. I barely jumped because of that. He seemed to realize what was happening so he sneezed weakly.
"I mean why would I slap you?" His words were calm.
"Maybe I'm just dreaming." I was stunned to answer him. Maybe when I feel sick I will wake up. Then he will return to being a nasty monster.
I stopped in my tracks when I heard a faint laugh. I immediately turned to him and caught him holding back a laugh.
"Why are you laughing?" I wonder question. I'm not joking, am I? May saltik yata to.
When he heard me speak his emotions immediately changed and returned to seriousness. Bipolar, on the other hand.
"N-Nothing." Answer it.
I just shrugged and turned my attention back to Black who had finished eating.
After that conversation we played-game the naughty Black. Only now did I find out that he was afraid of water. It runs towards Uno and cries softly as if complaining every time I read him in the water. Just cute!
We just stopped playing when Uno's cellphone suddenly rang. It stood up and signaled ‘excuse me".
I just kept playing with the dog. What could have happened to Uno and it suddenly got better. Maybe it's his last day on earth and he's doing the right thing to get to heaven? Alas, I hope not. The world can't be handsome-
"What ?!"
I looked at Uno when he shouted. He immediately put down his cellphone and obviously angrily walked back in my direction. What is the problem with this?
"B-Why are you angry?" I nervously asked him. He looks like he's ready to stumble.
"Dad is coming tonight." Its jaw-dropping answer.
To be continued........