Chapter 17 Number 17

And as Disha trailed behind Sophia, she couldn't help but grow so curious. What could be in that room? Sophia will definitely know because she has been with Killian for long. "Sophia" Disha called as they stepped into the living room. "Huh?" "What's in the room?" She asked. "I do not know!" Sophia replied bluntly. "Really?" "Do not go about prying, it may lead to the end of your work here" Sophia warned. "Okay, just curious" Disha said. "I'll be up in my room" she said. "Okay, I'll be in the kitchen" Sophia said. "Okay" Disha said and they both went their separate ways. Sophia sighed as she walked into the kitchen. Everyone has always been curious about that room, can't they just act like it doesn't exist. Well...who wouldn't be curious? If she did not also know about the incidence,she would have been curious too. "Rest in peace Gloria" Sophia muttered under her breath. She sat down and shook her head sadly. Gloria has been gone for years now but her presence still lingers in the house. She was always in the kitchen with Sophia, ready to help. Just like Disha does. Gloria had been Sophia's close friend,they were always in the kitchen and if they were not cooking, they'll be chatting and laughing at funny things. She was Killian's godmother and he loved her so much. He even spends more time with her than his parents. Their bond was unbreakable then, anyone would mistake them for mother and son. She practically raised Killian to be hardworking and independent, she always told Killian not to depend on his father's wealth but work hard for his. She made sure he didn't grow up as a spoilt brat. Killian is the only child of his billionaire parents and they were ready to spoil him but Gloria prevented that. Sophia could boldly say Killian holds his success to Gloria and God. He was so broken when she died. She was poisoned right in this house and till date, the culprit have not been apprehended. Detectives tried all they could but they couldn't fish out the person, investigation went on for years until they finally washed their hands off the case. She died on the same day Summer came into the world and Killian was more sad than happy. But he believed that she came back to him through Summer and he had wanted to name Summer ' Gloria' but Diane had refused. Even with the love he had for Gloria, he still respected his wife's decision. But he made sure the name 'Gloria' was among Summer's names. Even after Gloria's death, Killian still go to her room. But suddenly he stopped! and warned everyone not to ever step their feet into the room. No one knew what happened. Most people were so curious and they tried finding out what's going on,they tried violating his orders and he had them sacked. Others learned from it and no one dared go near the room afterwards. From Gloria's death to Killian sudden warning ... everything sounds so mysterious... "Gloria" Sophia sniffed and she realised she had been crying. She loves staying in the kitchen cause that's where she shared most memories with Gloria. Sophia dabbed her tears with her apron and then placed her head on the table feeling so sad. Disha laid on her back staring at her ceiling, completely lost in thought. "All i know is it's a sacred room and Killian hates anyone going there, he'll sack you immediately he finds you prying. " Sophia's words echoed in her ears. Why? "What happened in the room? Whose room is that? " Disha wondered. C'mon Disha. It's none if your business. But her curiosity wouldn't let go of her. "Remember curiosity killed the cat" her subconsciousness told her. Why can't she just act like the room is not there like Sophia had said. But why would Killian restrict anyone from going into that room? Something is definitely up. "Let it go Disha, everyone has their little secret. Even you!" Her mind screamed at her. "Okay okay" She rolled her eyes. She picked her phone and placed a call across her Mum. She needs to divert her thoughts. Lucien would have gone to school and her Mum might be feeling bored. "Disha" Her step mum's voice broke into her thoughts. "Mum, how are you?" Disha smiled. "I'm fine Disha and you? " I'm good mum. I hope Lucien left you some food before leaving. "Of course he did, he even made my lunch in advance. My son is so caring and responsible you know" Mrs Smith giggled and Disha laughed. "That's because i am not home. I'm more caring you know" Disha said. "Yes you are, i really miss you. "Me too mum, you must be so bored" Disha said sadly. "Not really, i listen to some music while i knit and Lucien arrived early yesterday to keep my company. He will today too so don't bother. "Okay Mum, but did he bring anyone home yesterday?" "No" Mrs Smith lied. "You sure mum? 'Of course Disha" Mrs Smith said. Lucien had begged her not to tell Disha and she wasn't even gonna tell her in the first place. 'She know Disha always quarrel with Lucien over the girls he brings home. "I hope you're enjoying your work place?" Mrs Smith asked. "Totally Mum, it feels so great and everyone is so nice to me. "I'm so happy to hear that. I'll call you back Disha. My favorite TV programme is about to start. "Ohh...Okay Mum. Bye. "Bye. Her conversation with her stepmum took her mind off the room she was thinking about. She yawned and considered taking a nap. "What desert are we having?" Disha asked Sophia. They were both preparing lunch in the kitchen. "Salad and cherry cobbler" Sophia said. "okay" Disha said and started bringing out the things needed for it. Sophia stirred the boiling soup on the fire and then closed it back. Disha sniffed the aroma and smiled. "You really are a great cook" She said. "You're one too Disha, we're gonna exchange ideas once we're done making lunch" Sophia said and Disha nodded. She loved cooking. She had so many recipes in her head, her biological mother had been a great cook and Disha inherited that from her. "I should allow you to make the meals but Killian doesn't allow anyone else make his meal but me" Sophia said. "I understand,he's someone who need to have a cook he really trusts." Disha said. "Yes, there are so many maids in the house but i don't even allow them join me in the kitchen. No one is to be trusted" Sophia said. She had stopped trusting the workers after Gloria was poisoned. She knew it was one of them. Definitely one of them but there was no proof and knowing the person who had killed Gloria is still in house, terrifies her. "Anything wrong?" Disha asked. "No, just thinking about what to make for dinner" Sophia said. "Ohh...if it's that, there's a meal i have in mind" Disha smiled. "Really? Which meal is that?" Sophia asked. "Spiky pickle relish" Disha said and Sophia eyes widened. "Wow! I've been watching videos on that meal and I've never gotten it" "I'll be glad to teach you" Disha said. "And I'll be glad to learn" Sophia smiled glad that her lie had turned out well. She's gonna learn something! Some lies do turn out good though. But it's definitely not good to lie. Disha selected Summer's house wear while Summer showered. She's back from school and she had been so happy to announce to them that she got the highest score in her test. She boasted to Disha that she had always scored the highest and will make sure it remains that way till she graduates. Summer is such an intelligent kid,she's a child any parents would pray to have. Disha settled for a black leggings and blue tank top, she shut the wardrobe close after picking out Summer's undies. She turned to the shoe rack and selected a pair of blue slippers which has white designs on it. She dropped the clothes on the bed and the slippers slowly to the floor. She then opened Summer's drawer and picked her body oil. "Summer are you okay?" She asked after waiting for almost thirty minutes. "Yes i am. Someone touched me without washing his hands, i have to scrub his filthy hands off my body" Summer responded from the bathroom. Disha sighed. "Who touched you?" She asked.. "A classmate and he always look so unkempt " Summer breathed out angrily. "Ohh..but i think you've scrubbed his touch off your body enough. You've spent close to an hour there" Disha said. "I'll be done soon" Summer said and she was out of the bathroom five minutes later. "What!" Disha exclaimed seeing Summer's skin had gone pink from scrubbing. "What?" Summer asked, pouting. "Summer, do you hate people touching you that much?" Disha asked. "Yes, without washing their hands!" "You shouldn't injure yourself cause someone touched you, look at your skin. So pinkish. Does it hurt?" Disha asked worriedly. "No, but they know im allergic to people touching me without washing their hands. They did that just to get on my nerves, they were so jealous i had the highest score again" Summer rolled her eyes, drying her body. "Really?" Disha asked. "Yes, they're all dumbass!" "Does that means you have no friend?" "I have few friends who understands my personality but the rest do claim I'm proud" Summer said. "Are you?" Disha teased. "Of course I'm not. I talk to whoever talks to me, i accept anyone who wants to be my friend,i play with whoever wants to play with me and i never objected to anyone touching me as long as you wash your hands. Does that make me proud?" Summer asked. "Umm..no, it doesn't. Everyone actually have something they're allergic to. If they like you,they should respect you and have no problem with that but y'all are still kids. You'll understand yourselves better when you're matured" Disha said. "I'm gonna tell them that when i get to school tomorrow" Summer said. "Fine, let's get you dressed and go have lunch" Disha said. "I love the wears you picked for me" Summer grinned. She's glad her nanny has a great fashion sense. "Why do you allow me dress you up even after stating i should not, in your rules?" Disha asked. "I own my rules, don't i?" Summer asked. "Of course you do" Disha replied Sophia, Disha and Summer ate their lunch quietly in the dining room. Killian is not back yet. Disha missed his presence. Since she resumed, this will be the first time, he'll be absent from the dining room. But it seems Summer and Sophia are used to it already. They ate their desert after their meal. * Disha made sure Summer took some fruits before taking her nap. She prepared the one she'll be taking after nap and then walked out of the kitchen. Sophia was taking her nap too. Disha walked towards the door to go spend some time with Tom and Eric. She needed to ask them about that room too. It's really bothering her. She opened the door and stepped out. She's glad she met them seated in the compound. Looks like they were enjoying the cool breeze after lunch . "Hey guys" she called. "Hi, you're here" Tom said while Eric smiled. "Sit" Eric pointed to the chair beside him. "Thank you" Disha said, sitting. "You finally came to spend some time with us" Eric said. "Yeah, Summer and Sophia are having their nap" "Ohh" "I hope you both enjoyed your lunch?" Disha asked. "Of course it was great" Eric said. "Dinner will be more great" Disha said. "I'm still surprised Sophia allowed you to assist her in cooking, she doesn't allow anyone" Tom said. "I think that's because of Mr Killian" Disha said. "No , Mr Killian had pleaded with her severally to allow one of the maids help her in the kitchen but she had always refused" Eric said. "Really?" Disha asked. "Yes and she allowed you just a day after you resumed. She must really like you" Tom said. "I'm glad she does. I wanna ask you guys a question though" Disha said. "Go ahead" They both said and Disha hesitated. She sighed before finally speaking up. "There's a room in this house that everyone is restricted to. Why is that? Whose room is it?" Disha asked. "Oh..my, that sacred room?" Eric asked. "Yeah" "Well,we were also told we are restricted to that room when we resumed . But i heard from other workers that the room belonged to Killian's godmother. She was poisoned to death" Tom said. "What!" Disha screamed. Disha was unsettled as she read to Summer in her library. She was a bit scared over what Tom told her. She should have just kept shut and tame her curiosity. Now she had to deal with knowing someone was poisoned to death in this house and the culprit is not apprehended yet, probably still lurking in the house. "Disha!" Summer called putting an end to her thought. "Huh?" "You just skipped a line" Summer said. "I'm so sorry" she pleaded and quickly pushed away the thought distracting her. Disha taught Sophia how to make spicy pickle relish and Sophia was so glad she finally got it. They had it for dinner and Disha was secretly glad Killian was present. He had obviously enjoyed the meal as the rest of the workers did. Summer finished eating and said goodnight to everyone. Disha also stood up, knowing she have to read Summer some bedtime stories. Disha walked to her room and headed straight to the bathroom. She brushed her teeth and took her night bath, she got into her nightwear before walking into Summer's room to read her bedtime stories. Summer had included it in her rules that she doesn't like the smell of food on her nanny before putting her to bed. "Hey Summer" Disha called as she walked in. "Hi, been expecting you" Summer said. She was laying on her bed, changed into her nightwear, obviously waiting for Disha. "Sorry i took long" Disha said, sitting on the couch right beside Summer's bed. "Once upon a time....." She started. ** "The princess was turned into a mouse by the wizard..." Disha was narrating the third bedtime story when she noticed Summer had fallen asleep. She stood up, she was starting to feel sleepy too. She covered Summer properly with her blanket,switched off the lights and then entered her room through the adjoining door. She laid on her bed and closed her eyes immediately. Midnight Disha felt taps on her shoulder from her sleep. The taps grew more fierce and she had to open her eyes. "Summer" she called seeing the little girl in her room. She rubbed her face with her palm and could see how worried Summer looked. "What's wrong?" She asked sitting up on the bed. "Something...i..s in m..y room" Summer said and the hairs at the back of Disha's neck stood. "Wh..what is in your room?" She asked,her heart beating fast. "A ghost." Summer bursted out in tears. Disha suddenly remembered what Tom had told her. Her body shook in fear and she screamed hugging Summer very close to her.