My Strict Housemaid (episode 17)

Episode 17

“Lucy, do you know Elvis loves drawing?” Pat asked.

Her eyes perked up “Really?”

Elvis gave Pat a cold look and dug into his food angrily.

“So he can draw very well?” Lucy asked.

“He’s super good at it” Pat said.

“Wow”

“Lucy, I know Elvis has been giving you trouble lately but can you please bear with him for our sakes? He can be such a pin in the ass at times”.

“OMG Jane!” Lucy faked surprise “How do you know?”

“See Pat? I told you he’ll trouble her” Jane turned to her husband.

Pat shared a glance with Elvis who opened his mouth to object.

Lucy shot him a look that shut him up instantly but he mumbled something under his breath about the injustice of life.

“If the situation is intense, call me” jane punched her numbers in Lucy's phone.

She nodded understandingly and gave Elvis a mischievous look which he returned with a glare.

If he’s looking at me this way, she wonder what he’ll do when he sees what she have prepared for him at home.

We were having the pinic quietly until Pat and Jane opened their mouth to ruin everything. First Pat told her I can draw, that’s too personal for her to know, Elvis silently said to himself.

He was eating his food angrily and glanced up when he heard Jane saying those things to Lucy.

What’s Jane saying? It’s Lucy that’s giving me trouble not the other way round, he murmured.

“Sir, do you want more?” Lucy asked with smiles in attempt to give him another plate of food.

“No” he replied quickly and looked at her suspiciously, what’s she up to this time? She has never smiled at me, why’s she smiling now?

“Awwwn… she’s so cute” Jane cooed to her husband.

Jane found himself scared of her suspicious smile, he think it’s better if she frowns instead.

“Um guys…. I think it’s going to rain let’s head home” he looked at the clouds which was darkening the sky.

They had parting hugs and kisses, and they went to their car while Lucy followed behind Elvis still giving him those scary smile.

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A night with Mr Arrogant (episode 37)

Episode 37

” Let’s not rush into anything for now, buddy” I said.

“No problem, I can wait” he said.

I turn to him, he winks at me.

I shake my head.

“Anyway, I have lots of work to do, I’ll call you later” I said.

I can’t let him know I’m having dinner with Jackson, right?.

“Okay. I’ll wait to hear your voice later” he said..

I open the door and step out, I wave him good bye until his car is out of sight.

I hurried inside the compound and head towards the main door. I can quickly get ready before Jackson gets back from the office.

I step into the living room and head upstairs, but a voice stops me.

“Did you have fun?” Mirabel?.

I turn around slowly, like how it’s done in the movies. Lol.

I saw Jackson standing with his hands tucked in his pockets, he’s glaring daggers at me, well my bare shoulder to be precise.

Paul is standing next to him, shaking in fear.

Paul is holding a small box in his hands. Hmm. I wonder what’s inside the box.

I laugh nervously.

“Jackson, you’re home early” I said.

He narrows his eyes.

“Where are you coming from?” He asked.

Uh-oh. I’m not sure he’s gonna let this go.

” Where are you coming from?” he asked again.

I hesitate, and bites my lips. 

His eyes flick to my lips and lingers there for a minute, he should be the one biting those lips

He shake the thought from his head.

“I went out to have lunch” I said.

His eyes move to my bare shoulders, her tan skin glittering.

Then he realized that other guys must have been staring at her like he's doing right now.

“You went out dressed like this?” he asked through gritt teeth.

Right from my childhood everything that I had were taken from me, so I made a vow to myself that I will never let that happen ever again, Jackson said in a very low tune.

So he won’t give any guy chance to take Mirabel.

“I…. I…” I’m short of words.

I don’t know why I feel guilty every time I do something that Jackson doesn’t approve of. I always feel like I owe him an explanation.

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My Strict housemaid (episode 16)

Episode 16

She shook her head and immediately did away with her old phone after transferring all the useful files to the new one and continued chewing on her pizza.

Another message popped in, "Your driver will be with you tomorrow after Elvis leaves for work and please package a food for two tomorrow, Donald wouldn’t share with me -Pat"

He got me a driver too.

Her old phone beeped, alerting her of a new message. She skimmed through the contents and switched the phone off.

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It's Weekend:

Lucy dropped the food basket on the grass and laid a big cloth. They are having a picnic and as a maid, her presence is needed.

Elvis sat on the cloth, she noticed he has been avoiding her, maybe he doesn’t want her to make a request again, she stood behind him.

“Can you please sit down? Having you as a maid is enough, I don’t need you act as s guard too” Elvis said to her.

“No” she replied and stood straighter, imitating a soldier’s stand.

She eventually spotted Pat, his wife, and children. His wife is what she defined as the perfect definition of beauty. She has the body of a model, eyes and hair of an angel and smile that brightens day. She started to feel self conscious and wondered if the short floral she wore was okay enough.

“Hello” Pat's wife came over to hug and kissed her cheeks. Lucy like her instantly.

“I’m Lucy” she introduced to herself.

“I’m Jane and these are my children” she nodded at a five year boy and three year old girl.

“Hi guys” Lucy waved at the children.

“Let’s sit” she gestured to the big cloth on the floor.

“Sure and let’s have a woman to woman talk” Jane cast a worry glance at Elvis who was looking at our entire exchange silently.

We formed a circle on the cloth while Jane dished out the food. Her children went out to play with other kids.

“Lucy, do you know Elvis loves drawing?” Pat asked.

Her eyes perked up “Really?”

Elvis gave Pat a cold look and dug into his food angrily.

“So he can draw very well?” Lucy asked.

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A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 36)

Episode 36

Then we start to eat. I close my eyes to savour the taste of this hot pot, it’s sooo good.

Within the twinkling of an eye, we’ve finish everything in the bowl.

Victor open the wine and pours it into our glasses. I take a sip from my glass, and put it back on the table.

“I’m so full, Victor. You might have to carry me out” I said.

“Oh, I’d love that” he replies.

We both laugh.

“So, who is Mirabel?” He asked.

I take a deep breath.

“Well, I’m just me. I used to stay in Texas with my best friend, Lizzy. And you’re so going to love her, she’s the best best friend ever. Anyway, I moved here to work and save some money for some necessity” I said.

You know, I can’t possibly tell him that I’m here to uncover Jackson Mark’s secret.

“Hmm, that’s nice. How about you come work for me?” He asks.

“Nah. I’m good with my current job” I said.

We laughed.

” Victor, it’s your turn. Who are you” I asked.

He clears his throat.

“Well, I’m Victor Sunny. I’m the CEO of Sunny and sons. I’m 28, and I live on my own. And most importantly, I am looking for true love” he look in my eyes. “But maybe I’ve found it already” he said.

I smirk at him tryna flirt with me.

” Nice” I said.

Then it was silent for a moment, before I broke the silence.

“I wanna tour this city. Can you be my tour guide?” I asked.

“At your service” he said.

He stands up and offers me his hand. He places some money on the table and we head out.

We left the restaurant and Tyler starts to drive around LA.

We visited the sunset Boulevard, we also visited Griffith observatory and Griffith Park, the Getty center and Santa Monica pier and beach.

After getting enough touring for one day, I decide it’s time to head home.

I check the time on my phone, it’s 6:31pm. I didn’t know I have spent this so much time, you know what they say, time fly by when you’re having fun.

Right now, we’re outside Jackson’s mansion gate.

“Victor, I have a lot of fun today. Thanks for taking me out”

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My Strict Housemaid (episode 15)

Episode 15

“Didn’t I ask you not to eat the food yesterday?” he shouted at Pat.

“I-I thought you wouldn’t eat it and I don’t want the food to waste” Pat looked at anywhere but avoided his gaze.

Elvis slumped down on his chair, moving it around as he pondered on if he should give in to his maid's demands or not. Well he don’t have a choice, do he?

“I need phone” he said to Pat.

“Don’t you have one?” Pat replied.

“Well did I say it’s for me?” he fires at Pat.

“You have a girlfriend?” His face brightened.

“No, it’s for Lucy"

“Ohhh…” Pat looked at him, waiting for him to explain further.

“Yeah and employ a driver for her too. Apparently she needs a driver to go to the grocery store” he said to Pat.

“I love her guts” Pat said in admiration.

“I hate her guts. She’s like a pest I can’t get rid off as much as I want to, she’s always blackmailing me! I don’t even know the adjective to qualify her?” Elvis said in anger.

“She’s strict?” Pat suggested.

“No no, that’s not it” he replied.

“Harsh?” Pat asked again.

“No, she’s not harsh. She just…..”

“Do you mean bossy?” Pat wriggled his eyebrows.

“Yeah” Elvis snapped his fingers “perfect. She’s a bossy maid”

“I like the sound of that. Can I eat your lunch?” Pat asked.

“No” Elvis snapped at him and you had better get to ordering the phone and getting a driver if you don’t want her here”.

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Lucy heard a knock on the door and went towards it with a frown. Did Elvis forget something??

She opened the door and found a delivery man standing at the entrance.

“Are you Bossy maid?” He asked.

“Bossy maid? She questioned to be sure she heard the right thing.

“Yeah that’s what’s written here”.

“Oh okay, I guess”, she said.

“This is for you” he gave her a package and made her sign before he left.

She shifted the large box of pizza sitting on the table and unwrapped the package.

It was a phone with girly designs. She switched on the phone and a message popped on the screen.

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A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 35)

Episode 35

I smile and wave bye at him, then I head towards the gate. I step out of the compound and see Victor standing next to his car, patiently waiting for me.

“Wow! You look dazzling!” He said.

“Thanks. You don’t look bad yourself” I reply.

He spread his arms and I went in for a brief hug, then he kiss me on the cheeks. He opens the door for me.

“My lady!” He did a funny now and gestures his hand for me to enter..

” Thank you, my kind sir” I enter the car and he close the door.

He went round and enter the driver’s seat.

“So, where are we going, Victor?” I asked.

“We are going to one of the best spots in LA!”

“Sweeeeet! Let’s go” I said excited.

He starts the car and drove off.

After driving for a few minutes, we arrive at a fancy restaurant.

*Golden Hour* boldly written on the gate.

Victor drives in and park in the parking lot. He opens the door for me and I step out.

We enter the restaurant, Victor leads me to a table close to a window.

This restaurant is really fancy, thank God I’m dressed like this, or I’d totally be different and be the weirdo here.

“Victor, this place really look nice. I can never afford a bottle of water here, it’s a good thing I came with you. You have to pay for me today, then another day, I’ll take you to a restaurant I can afford and pay you back” I blab.

Victor laughs.

” Does this mean we are doing this again?” He asked.

“Hmmm, maybe” I said.

“I’ll be looking forward to it” he reply.

He wave his hand and a waiter comes over.

“Welcome to Golden Hour sir, ma’am. How can we serve you today?” The waiter asked.

” We’ll like to have your best wine and my favorite dish” Victor tells him.

” Alright sir, I’ll be back in a few minutes” then he left.

I guess Victor do come here often.

This place isn’t name Golden Hour for nothing, it really implies its name.

Victor and I waited for more than twenty minutes, before the waiter finally showed up with our order.

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My Strict Housemaid (episode 14)

Episode 14

“Phew!” Elvis breathed out and opened the front door after taking the pack. 

“Wait Sir, I need to see you”

This is it, she’s finally going. His mind made a joyful leap.

“Yes,What’s it? He tried asking as nonchalantly as possible.

“I need a phone” she grinned lopsidedly.

“Wait what?”

“Yes, a phone”

“What about the one with you?” he asked.

“Oh this?” She waved the phone, it for personal use, not official use.

“Is there a difference?” Elvis asked.

“Sadly, yes. A very big difference or do you want me to pull off the stunt I did yesterday to give you water and apple juice?”

“Fine, I’ll get you one' he conceded.

“And while you are at it, it’s only a day to weekend, I’ll need to go to the grocery store” she said.

“Okay, I’ll drop one of credit cards tomorrow for you”.

“Cool and I need a car too”

“For what?” he asked in anger, he was running late.

“To go to the store or did you expect me to walk?” she asked him.

“It’s five minutes walk from here, young lady” he snapped at her.

“I know sir but I can’t walk around under the sun.” she said.

“Then take a car yourself, you should know where the car keys are.”

“I don’t know how to drive” she said plainly.

OMG.

“Who did you say you are again?” he asked in frustration.

“Your maid” she replied him.

“I think you meant to say someone sent hell to infuriate me!” he stomped out.

He grumbled as made his way to his car. Personal and official phone. Hmph.

He parked in the reserved place meant for hi and entered the building. It’s funny how he achieved things quickly after my ex left. “To my office” he said to Pat who was chatting with the receptionist.

The smile on Pat's face froze and he follows slowly behind him. Elvis opened his office and dropped the lunch bag on his table, he freed his tie a little.

“Didn’t I ask you not to eat the food yesterday?” he shouted at Pat.

“I-I thought you wouldn’t eat it and I don’t want the food to waste” Pat looked at anywhere but avoided his gaze.

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A Night with Mr Arrogant ( episode 34)

Episode 34

Just then Jackson saw the perfect dress, it’s a red gown.

Though, it’s plain and simple, but it’s elegant.

It makes me think of her nightie, seeing her in it this morning was torture to me.

This dress will look good on her. Jackson show it to Bright

“Look. This is the one” he said.

“Yeah, I can already picture her in it” Bright said.

“Don’t!” Jackson scold him. “Stop picturing her in your head”

“Yes, boss” he said.

“Good. Now order for this gown, it should be delivered to the mansion” Jackson told him.

” Ok… ” Then he start to type on his laptop..

Jackson smile as he pictured Mirabel in the red dress. She look perfect in my imagination.

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*Mirabel's mansion*

The sound of the alarm clock blaring angrily waking me up from my sweet nap. I didn’t bother checking time, I quickly dash into my bathroom.

After taking my bath, I wrap my Dora the explorer towel around my chest.

You know, I’m obsessed with Dora the explorer. I enter my closet and take out my white, off shoulder jumpsuit, and put it on.

I take out my white sneakers and puts it on.

I love sneakers, cause as the name implies I can easily sneak up on people.

I apply a little lipgloss on my lips, and a little mascara to my eyelashes.

Then comb my hair, and leave it to fall back on my shoulders. I need to look good, who knows, I might caught someone’s eyes out there.

As soon as I’m done getting ready, my phone beeped. It’s a text from Victor.

Victor:- I’m at your gate, Pretty. Looking forward to seeing you.

I smile at the text. I grab my purse and head out.

I met Paul outside, he’s trimming the flowers.

“Hey, Paul. I’ll be out for a few minutes” I told him.

“No problem. You're looking good” he said.

“Thanks. I’ll be back soon”

“You take your time, enjoy” he winks at me.

I smile and wave bye at him, then I head towards the gate. I step out of the compound and see Victor standing next to his car, patiently waiting for me.

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My Strict Housemaid (episode 13)

Episode 13

“Glad to see you’re awake. Sorry for barging into your room that way because you could be naked but don’t worry, it’s nothing I haven’t seen. Now back to business, next time put your clothes in the laundry basket not the floor. You’re not a five year old for goodness sake!!” 

“Umm sorry? What’s your job? Why are you complaining?” he asked her.

” Seems you’re getting lazy of recent, your house wasn’t dirty when I came but now it’s getting worst everyday.”

“Isn’t that why you’re here?” he asked.

“If you litter the ground again, you’ll take the trash out. That’s final” she threatened him.

That zipped his lips instantly.

She shook her head and left the room.

Elvis fell back on the bed, an exasperated sigh escaping his lips. He love his solitude!!

He stood up and took out his drawing board and set it beside the window such that the morning rays of light landed on the board and began drawing. Yeah, he draw whenever he's nervous, angry, sad and even happy, it’s what keeps his sanity especially after my ex.

He stopped drawing few minutes later and looked at what he drew. It made no sense and took no shape. He covered it and dressed for the day.

I’m definitely going to deal with Pat for eating my lunch yesterday and disappearing, Elvis said to himself.

He went down to the dining where his food was already served. He sat and ate quietly. Everything feels so new, once upon a time I would be the one going through the stress of cooking but that doesn’t mean I’m happy she’s here, he thinks aloud.

Elvis collected his car keys and made to go. He passes through the living room on my way out and found her doing yoga on a tango mat on the floor.

“That’s your lunch” Lucy pointed to the pack sitting at the edge of the table.

” Hope you aren’t forgetting water or whatever this time” Elvis asked.

“No Sir” she replied.

“Phew!” he breathed out and opened the front door after taking the pack.

“Wait Sir, I need to see you”

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A Night with Mr Arrogant (Episode 33)

Episode 33

A Night with Mr Arrogant (Episode 33)

I think about Victor. This is the third time he’s asking me out, but I keep denying him, I can’t continue to do that all the time.

Maybe I should call him and reschedule our dinner, maybe change it to lunch, so that I can have lunch with him instead.

I dialed Victor’s number. He picks up on the first ring.

Victor:- Mirabel, what’s up?.

Me:- erm, Victor, I was hoping we could do lunch instead. I’ll be kinda busy later in the evening.

Victor:- no problem. I’m totally fine with that.

Me:- Good. I’ll get ready before 12pm, be sure to pick me up in time. I don’t like being kept waiting.

Victor:- You don’t have to worry. I’ll be there by 11am.

Me:- see you later.

Victor:- Yeah. And dress sexy.

I hang up. I look at the wall clock, it’s just 9:12am. I still have some time to sleep.

I head upstairs to my room, I set my alarm for 11:50am.

At least, two hours sleep is enough. I fall on my bed with a soft thud, and close my eyes to sleep.

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Jackson is in his office looking through his laptop, looking at dresses. He's sitting with Bright on a sofa in the sitting area in his office.

Bright is busy scheduling appointments with the company's investors, while Jackson is busy searching for a dress online.

Which he still haven’t found the perfect one.

“Jackson, you know you don’t have to order a dress for her. She can wear her old dress” Bright said.

“I have to. I want my woman to stand out, and besides, I don’t like those pieces of cloth she wears. They barely covers her body” Jackson replied.

“You know, it’s not bad if she shows a little skin”.

“It is!. I’m supposed to be the only one who’s permitted to see her skin”

Just then I saw the perfect dress, it’s a red gown.

Though, it’s plain and simple, but it’s elegant.

It makes me think of her nightie, seeing her in it this morning was torture to me.

This dress will look good on her. Jackson show it to Bright.

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A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 32)

Episode 32

I sat at the living and decide to call Lizzy and ask of her opinion, because, I’m honestly confused. I’ve already agreed to have dinner with Victor, now Jackson is asking me out too.

I dialed Lizzy’s number and wait for her to pick up.

“Hi, Lizzy!. Finally you called me, I thought he might killed you. Phew! Thank God you are alive” she blabs.

I chuckled. Best friends are crazy, right?.

“So what did you find?” She asks me.

“I haven’t find anything yet, I only know that he doesn’t go to bed without his meds. And he gets nightmares, very frightening ones” I told her.

“Good, that’s a start. I need you to get closer to him, maybe you’ll find out more” she paused. “But how can we get you closer to him?”.

“I don’t know. Anyway let’s forget about that for now, I want your opinion on something”

“What’s that?” She asked.

I clear my throat.

“I have two dinner invitations. One is from a friend I made here, and the other is from Jackson Mark. I don’t kn…. ”

” Wait!” She interupts me. “Did you just say Jackson Mark?” She asks.

I nod, then I remember that she can’t see me.

” Yes” I said.

” You have to go with Jackson!”

” Why?”

” What do you mean why? It’s the perfect opportunity for you to get closer to him, it’ll make it much easier to find out his secrets!” She explained.

Thinking about it, I think what she suggests actually make much sense.

If I want to know what his secrets are, then I need to become friends with him.

Why didn’t I think of this before? Hm. Maybe because I’m too dumb.

Whatever!.

“Ok. Thank you, Lizzy”

“No, thank you. You are the one risking your life for me, you are the one trying to save my career. So thank you” she said.

I smile. I’m just happy knowing I’ll be saving lives by doing this.

“I’ll talk to you later” I said and hang up.

I think about Victor. This is the third time he’s asking me out, but I keep denying him, I can’t continue to do that all the time.

Maybe I should call him and reschedule our dinner, maybe change it to lunch, so that I can have lunch with him instead.

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My Strict Housemaid (episode 12)

Episode 12

“Don’t tell me you want to matchmake them.” he asked.

“No, I’m going to warn her to stay away from Elvis so he doesn’t hurt her and do exactly as he says. I hope she lives through till I get there” she said.

“I don’t think she’s intimidated by him though” Pat said.

“You can’t say that….” She stopped talking and listening to the sound that was coming from our three year old daughter’s room.

“Your baby needs attention” she said to him.

“Isn’t she our baby?” Pat replied dreading to go to Lina’s room. She won’t let me off easily.

Jane stood up and packed our plates

“you don’t want our daughter disturbing the neighborhood, do you?” She ruffled my hair and gave me the don’t-argue-with-me look. “Good luck” she added

Pat gulped and walked slowly to their daughter’s room.

She stopped crying when she saw him and stretched both arms towards him with bright eyes “Flying” she called out my name.

“This is going to be a long night” he whined internally.

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Elvis watched Lucy retiring back in annoyance and went to the kitchen to heat up the food. The only good thing about her stay here since three days ago is her food. I must admit, she has good cooking skills, he said to himself.

When he was done, he locked the shutters, the doors and switched off the lights before heading to his room.

He brought out his ex’s picture and studied her face. That has being his ritual every night for the past two years. It’s still surprising that someone he loved could become a beast yet he can’t find himself unloving her. He sighed and put her picture back in his wallet and slept, welcoming the nightmares that would follow as usual.

Next morning

Elvis woke up to the sound of his bedroom door opening.

He sat up quickly and watched Lucy pick the dirty clothes he had deliberately dropped on the floor.

“Glad to see you’re awake. Sorry for barging into your room that way because you could be naked but don’t worry, it’s nothing I haven’t seen. Now back to business, next time put your clothes in the laundry basket not the floor. You’re not a five year old for goodness sake!!” 

“Umm sorry? What’s your job? Why are you complaining?” he asked her.

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A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 31)

Episode 31

This will do for now.

I’m about to head out when my phone begin to ring. It’s Victor calling.

Me:- Victor! Good morning.

Victor:- Good morning, beauty. I was hoping we could have dinner tonight? Please don’t say no, I really wanna get to know you better.

Our plan of having lunch was cancelled yesterday, so having dinner with him today can make up for it.

After all, I also want to know him more.

Me:- Alright. Cool.

Victor:- Yes! Be ready by 7pm. I’ll pick you up.

Me:- No problem.

I hang up and head downstairs. When I get there, they’ve already finish their pancakes. How long was I in there?

Jackson access my clothing and nod approvingly.

“Much better” Jackson said.

I turn to Bright, he’s looking at something on his phone.

“Bright, what do you think. Do you prefer this to my red nightie?”

Before Bright could answer, Jackson growled.

” You don’t need his opinion!” He said.

Hmm. What is wrong with him? Weirdo.

Bright stands up and whisper something into Jackson’s ear. Then he turn to me and send me a wink, then he hurrys out.

Jackson stands up and head upstairs to get dressed for work.

I pack the plates and take them back to the kitchen. I begin to wash them, after washing and drying them.

I turn to go to the living room, when my face meets with a hard wall.

No, sorry. It was Jackson's chest.

“Ouch, Jackson. You almost broke my nose with your hard chest” I blunt out before I could stop myself.

” Sorry. But I wanna tell you something” he said.

“What?” I asked.

I see his neck and ears turn red, he scratched the back of his neck nervously.

This is the first time I’m seeing Jackson Mark getting nervous like this. Now I’m curious about what he wants to say.

“You..I..” he paused. “Can you have dinner with me, tonight?”

What? Oh no!

This can’t be happening now.

I open my mouth to say something, but he interupts me.

“You don’t have to answer me now, I’ll give you from now till 6pm to make up your mind” he said. “Please take care of yourself till then”

Without another word he left.

Jackson Mark is asking me to have dinner with him?

This is huge! But I already agree to Victor’s request, oh no.

What should I do now?

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I sat at the living and decide to call Lizzy and ask of her opinion, because, I’m honestly confused. I’ve already agreed to have dinner with Victor, now Jackson is asking me out too.

I dialed Lizzy’s number and wait for her to pick up.

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A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 30)

Episode 30

“I.. I.. I think…” Jackson pause and look at him. Bright raises his eyebrows urging him to continue. “I think I’m in love with her”

“Oh my bloody dick” He exclaims and jump up from his chair. “I knew it!” He sits back down. “So, are you gonna tell her?”

“Tell her what?” Jackson asked.

He lowers his voice.

“About your past” he said.

I shake my head.

“No!”

“But if you two become a couple, you’ll have to tell her sooner or later”

“It’ll be later. I need to be sure that she won’t leave me when she knows about it, I can’t afford to lose her. I need to make sure she can handle the truth about me” Jackson said.

Bright thinks about it for some minutes, then he nods in agreement.

“So when are you going to ask her out?” He asks.

“Do I need to rush in that?” Jackson asked.

He opens his mouth and look at me in disbelief.

” Jackson, you need to rush the process. What if some other guy ask her out?. And let me remind you, Mirabel is the finest of God’s creations” he pause and look behind if I'm coming.

When he’s sure I'm not, he continues.

“She’s got all the curves in the right place, she’s got nice short legs, big ass, full breast…. ” Jackson smack the back of his head.

” I said stop checking her out!” Jackson growled at him.

I don’t like when guys check out Mirabel, I’m selfish, I know, Jackson said.

“All I’m saying is that if I can see how sexy… I mean, how beautiful she is, then other guys can too. So don’t waste anymore time” Bright said.

He’s right though. And I’m the kind of person who takes what he wants, and Mirabel is who I want, Jackson said.

“If I ask her out on dinner tonight, wouldn’t it be too forward of me?” Jackson asked.

“No! Even the Bible says for the kingdom of God suffers violence and the vi… ”

” Okay, I get it Bright” Jackson interrupted him.

” Good, after breakfast I’ll wait for you in the car while you ask her. Don’t screw this up” he said.

I frown.

” Am I still your boss?”

He laughs nervously..

“Don’t temper with my paycheck, Jackson!” He said.

“It’s a good thing we still know our places”

“You are no fun” Bright said an huff, he cross his arms across his chest and starts to sulk.

Jackson laugh at his childish behavior. This is just how our relationship work.

Finally my job is done, this dumb head has finally accept his feelings.

Hmm, I think I should be a matchmaker, Bright said.

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Mirabel's Room

  I changed into a tank top and my cute Dora the explorer sweatpants. I observe myself in front of my mirror and smiled satisfactory.

This will do for now.

I’m about to head out when my phone begin to ring. It’s Victor calling.

To be continued.....

My Strict Housemaid (episode 11)

Episode 11

She took off her glasses.

Elvis opened his mouth to talk but nothing came out.

“Hi Sir, I forgot to add water and an apple juice to your lunch” she said and passed a paper bag to me. “Have a nice day and by the way, the jewelry is beautiful.” She stood.

Okay….this is getting out of hand. He turned to give her a piece of his mind but she had already left.

He went back to work and refused to talk to anybody. When he entered his office, the lunch bag wasn’t there anymore thanks to Pat, he said in his mind.

Lucy didn’t want to visit his company since they aren’t close so she did the only thing she could think of which is placing an order and prayed either him or Pat would come out to deliver the order instead.

Luck shone on her when she saw him enter the coffee shop. She got down to business and gave him the water and apple drink she forgot to add to his lunch bag.

She strolled the environment before going home.

She watched movies till night fall. It was 9pm and he wasn’t back from work.

At last, he opened the front door around 10pm. Lucy knows he’s still angry at her and she don’t see why he has to be angry. She only wanted to give him water and his apple drink. Can’t she get a thank you for that??

“Welcome” she said quickly, not giving him a chance to talk ” I was waiting for you. Go to the kitchen and heat up your food, it’s on the cabinet and when you’re through, close the shutters, switch off the lights, lock the doors and retire to your room. Good night” she said and went to her room and soaked herself in a hot tub.

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Pat's Apartment

“Did I tell you Jane?” Pat asked his wife as they sat across each other eating.

“Tell me what?” She replied with a mouthful.

” Elvis has a maid” he grinned.

“Tell me another joke” she said in a surprised manner.

“Have I ever lied to you Jane?” Pat put a hand over his chest.

“Yes” she replied.

“When?”

“Today, when I called at lunch, you told me you were eating the food I prepared for you but you were eating another instead” she said.

Unbelievable….why did you give me a witch as wife??

“How…di….did y-you know?” Pat stuttered.

“Call it a woman’s sixth sense, especially a wife’s”

“Well believe me now, Elvis has a maid and it was her food I was eating when you called” I felt pleased with myself to be the first telling her.

“Can we visit this weekend?” Her eyes lit up.

“Don’t tell me you want to matchmake them.” he asked.

“No, I’m going to warn her to stay away from Elvis so he doesn’t hurt her and do exactly as he says. I hope she lives through till I get there” she said.

To be continued....

My Strict Housemaid (episode 10)

Episode 10

Don’t worry Sir, I’m only training you on housekeeping in case I leave”.

He scoffed in response and slammed the front door.

He dropped the trash bags in the trash cans and entered his car.

He was about driving out when she knocked on the car window. He rolled it down and looked at her expectedly.

” You forgot this” she said and threw a lunch pack on the seat “buh- bye”

He rolled the window up and drove to the office in a foul mood.

“What’s it?” Pat asked as soon as Elvis entered his office.

“Can you believe this, she made me take the trash out and called my mother, telling her that I love her”.

“She’s good at making her points” Pat grinned.

“What do I do?” Elvis asked.

“Nothing else the media might have an interesting story on you which would affect the company.”

“You never give a good advice” Elvis said to Pat.

“Thank heavens you know” he smiled

“What’s that?” He added indicating at the lunch pack sitting on the table. Why did I even take it?

“Nothing much”

“She packed lunch for you?” Pat asked him.

“Yeah!!! Do I look like kindergarten to her?”

“Can I have it if you aren’t going to eat it?” Pat asked.

He sent daggers to him, “I’m lamenting and you are talking about food. Do you ever not think about anything else but food?”

“No… I mean yes like for example someone made an order online to see one of the most beautiful jewelry from the accessories department. Maybe you should take the other out so you can have a clear head.” said Pat.

“For once in your life, you gave a good idea. Package the order and give me”.

“Yes Boss” he saluted and went out.

*He came in minutes later with a package.*

“Thanks” Elvis stood up and grabbed his car keys.

“Can we talk about the food now?” Pat asked.

“No and don’t touch it” Elvis said sternly when he saw his hands moving closer to the pack.

Getting the address where he saw to meet the client was difficult. After much stress, he located the coffee shop.

He went directly to the third booth where he was told the client would be waiting for me.

“Here’s your package ma’am” he said sat in the booth opposite the woman waiting.

She took off her glasses.

Elvis opened his mouth to talk but nothing came out.

To be continued.....

A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 29)

Episode 29

He raised his brows at me with a frown, then I realized my mistake.

“Jackson ! I mean, Jackson” I said.

“Good” he said and step out. “let’s go”

We head downstairs. Just when I’m about to serve the pancakes, Bright walks in.

He smiles when he sees me and whistles, accessing my nightie.

“Forget about breakfast, Sweetheart, you look yummy!!” Bright said and lick his lips.

Jackson turns his head to my direction, his gaze harden when he sees my nightie.

My nightie is a short, red, see through, tight gown.

It barely covers my butts, but I’m wearing a small, red tight underneath.

With the two of them looking at me, I become aware of how inappropriate my nightie actually is.

Jackson stands up and smack Bright on his head.

“Ouch! What was that for?” Bright cries dramatically and rubs his head.

Bright is so childish sometimes, I couldn’t help the giggle that escape my mouth.

Jackson flash me a harsh glare and I shut my mouth instantly.

“Go and change, Mirabel!” He commands.

Well, you don’t have to tell me twice. I quickly run upstairs to change.

Jackson wait until I'm out of sight, then he turned to James and glare at him. He sit back in his chair and put his arms across his chest.

“Bright, can you stop flirting with Mirabel?”

Bright who sat on the chair next to Jackson smirk.

“And why should I?” He replied looking at Jackson expectantly, like he is waiting for him to say something he wants to hear..

Jackson knows Bright can see through him, he isn’t his best friend for nothing.

Infact, they're no longer friends, they are brothers.

So he knows what Jackson is thinking even without saying, but that bastard wants him to say it.

Jackson look at him with narrowed eyes.

“You want me to say it, right?” Jackson asked.

“Bingo, Jackson Mark is the winner!” He exclaims with a smug Expression.

I clear my throat, and swallow nervously.

“I.. I.. I think…” Jackson pause and look at him. Bright raises his eyebrows urging him to continue. “I think I’m in love with her”

To be continued....

My Strict Housemaid (episode 9)

Episode 9

The living room was spotless, you would never know a dinner party was hosted there yesterday.

He entered the kitchen and poured himself a cup of milk.

“Morning Sir, after drinking the milk, go wait in the dining room. Food is almost ready” Lucy said with her back to him.

“Who says I was going to wait for breakfast?” Elvis snapped at her.

“It’s your choice, it only leaves more food for me to eat.” She replied.

He grudgingly went to the dining room and waited. Had it been he wasn’t hungry, he would have walked out on her.

She dropped a plate of scrambled eggs and a glass of orange juice. “Eat up fast”

“You got my message from your mother?” She asked.

He chose to ignore her and focused on eating.

“Good, if you try sending me out again, it would be the media this time. Like I said I want to work for my money and your mother is paying a lot” he said.

He finished the food and gobbled down the juice. “Goodbye, I’m off”.

“Hey hey, wait!” she shouted at him.

He stopped and turned around “yeah?”

See those bags, she pointed towards three trash bags, he hadn’t notice at the kitchen entrance.

“Yeah?”

“Take them out!” she commanded.

“Sorry?” he managed to utter out after seconds of silence.

“Yeah, you heard me. You invited the guests, I cleaned your house, you should take the trash out”

He eyed her acidly and continued his journey to the front door.

“If you take a foot out of that door, I’m calling the media. I heard they’re pretty interested in you.”she threatened.

He turned around and opened his mouth to talk.

“Shhhh… don’t talk. Anything you say can be use against you by me” she said sternly.

He swallowed back his words and looked at her, debating.

He went towards the trash bags and picked them up. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

“Don’t worry Sir, I’m only training you on housekeeping in case I leave”.

He scoffed in response and slammed the front door.

He dropped the trash bags in the trash cans and entered his car.

To be continued.......

A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 28)

Episode 28

“I.. I.. you were having a nightmare. I’m sorry” I said.

I stand up to leave, but he quickly pull me back.

He rest his head on my chest, my face warm up, because his head is resting on my breast.

But I quickly shake that thought from my head.

“Please stay with me. I need you” he said in a broken voice.

He sounds so vulnerable. His whole body is shaking as if he just saw the most scariest thing ever.

“Don’t go please. Stay by my side tonight?” He plead.

” Ok”

” You’ll sleep on this bed, by my side?”

“Yes, I will” I said.

I feel him smile.

I can’t just leave him alone, I think whatever he saw in that nightmare is what happened to him.

Maybe this has something to do with his cold nature.

I must find out what it is…..

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I woke up badly wanting to use the bathroom. I tried getting up, but I felt something pulling me back.

I looked down and saw his arm wrapped around my waist, his head still laying on my chest. I look around and noticed I’m still in his room.

I must have fallen asleep last night and forgot to go back to my room.

I look at the small alarm clock on the nightstand next to Jackson's bed, it’s 4:49am.

Shoot! My eyes grows wide. I’m so gonna get fired, why did I oversleep?.

I gently removed Jackson's arm and rush downstairs, towards the kitchen. I forget about using the bathroom.

What can I cook to meet up the time?

After much thought, I decided to make buttermilk pancakes.

When I’m done, I set it on the table and head upstairs to wake Jackson up.

I knock on the door and wait for him to answer. After some minutes, he opens his door, he’s already taken his bath, but not yet dressed for work.

He’s just wearing a white T-shirt and his sweatpants..

“Breakfast is ready, sir”

He raised his brows at me with a frown, then I realized my mistake.

“Jackson ! I mean, Jackson” I said.

“Good” he said and step out. “let’s go”..

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My Strict Housemaid (episode 8)

Episode 8

Lucy was getting bored of the party and her gaze stray to where Donald is standing, she noticed he’s bored too but the man with him is clearly having fun. As a CEO, he should sleep early and lay an example to his employees.

Lucy picked a glass cup and a spoon. She hit the spoon on the glass till there was a perfect silence. “Thanks for coming to the dinner night everyone. The night has come to an end. Kindly go home and sleep, cheers” she said to them. Soon they began leaving in twos and threes.

She walked over to where Donald was standing, looking at her in shock “Go to bed too”.

“Hey, I’m Pat, his best friend and personal assistant. I’ve heard so much about you” the man beside him gushed.

“Hey Pat, go to bed too”

She saw the last guests off then locked the door.

The house was a mess but it’s nothing she couldn’t handle after a good night rest.

She walked to her room very tired. She had barely hit her head in the pillow when she closed my eyes to sleep.

Now I’m convinced that girl was sent by my mother, she isn’t a maid as she claims to me, Elvis said angrily.

Pat went home late last night so he wouldn’t get scolded by his wife.

Elvis phone rang, he looked at the caller’s ID and hit ignore. Seconds later, a message came in.

I love you too baby, you have no idea what your words mean to me. You should have told me instead of Lucy. love mum.

He hit the reply button furiously; Okay ma’am, I don’t know what you must have heard from your Ally. Just know it’s quite the opposite. I don’t love you and never will. It would be better if you tell her to leave my bloody house, he replied and dressed up for the day’s work in anger.

Elvis stomach rumbled in anger as he remembered last night. He had wanted to serve himself food when Lucy came over and said the food is solely for guests and since he's not one, he have no right to eat it. He had no choice than to leave quietly in order not to cause a scene.

To be continued.....

A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 27)

Episode 27

But I really want her…. I’m so confused. I don’t know what to do.

Should I just give in to this feelings?

Everyone that is close to me always leave me behind, except Bright, what if she leaves me too?

Jackson closes his eyes and rest his head back on the sofa.

I’ll just give in let me see how far I can go, he said.

But I must protect my past, or she might leave if she finds out about it. He glance at the clock, it’s 9:00pm.

I guess it’s time for bed. He climb into his bed and close his eyes.

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 Waking up to a loud bang and thud, I sit on my bed and hear Jackson’s voice screaming.

Then it clicked in my head, I forgot to give him his meds!

How careless of me.

I quickly jump down from my bed and run to his room, I push the door open and enter without knocking.

I saw Jackson kicking and banging his head on the headboard of his bed.

“No dad! I’m sorry, it’s my fault! Dad please!” He is chanting.

He is having a nightmare! And from what I’m seeing, this nightmare is what happened to him.

“Mom stay! Don’t go! Mom wake up! Wake up, I promise to be good! Mom! Dad, Mom, dad… Dad!” He continues shouting.

What should I do?

I climb into his bed and cradled him to my chest, gently patting his back. He grip my hand as if his life depended on it.

“Emelda, Emelda wake up! Mom, Emelda. Mom!”

What can I do to help him wake up?

Now I know why he needs those meds every night, it’s because of his nightmares.

I shake him to wake up, and whisper his name in his ear but he didn’t wake up.

How can I help him wake up?.

After much thought, I put my lips on his, and begin to move against his lip slowly.

Soon he stops shouting and he slowly open his eyes.

He looks at me surprise, I guess he’s wondering what I’m doing in his room at this hour.

“I.. I.. you were having a nightmare. I’m sorry” I said.

I stand up to leave, but he quickly pull me back.

To be continued.....

My Strict Housemaid (episode 7)

Episode 7

“Okay cool. I’m organizing a party this night and you’re to prepare over 60 variety of food.” he told her.

Where did I get this idea from?

She moved her gaze to me in shock ” on a short notice?”

“Yeah, be expecting 40 guests or more” I said and walked out, worrying how I’ll get the guests to come on short notice.

Lucy smiled, is this guy trying to be heartless? To him he has given me a very difficult task. She laughed out loud.

Well, preparing over 60 different type of dishes. How do I do that? He didn’t even give me money nor dropped credit card.

She put a call through Elvis mother and told her about her predicament. She was very happy instead and kept on gushing about how it’s the first time in ages her son is hosting a party. Can’t she see he’s only doing it because of me??! She transferred money to Lucy's account almost immediately after they  hung up.

Lucy changed her clothes and went to the grocery store to shop and to put a call through to a chef company. Although cooking is my hobby, I need all the assistance I can get, she said to herself.

She began cooking with the help of eight other chef. She know better than to allow them to cook, they only assisted her with the chores and slicing.

By 5pm she was through and very tired. She paid the workers and made to have a quick nap. She had barely closed her eyes when the doorbell rang.

“Who’s it?” she wondered because she know Elvis wouldn’t knock on his door.

She opened the door to show a frowning Elvis. Guess she was wrong then.

“Why did it take you so long to open the door?” Elvis snapped at her.

” I didn’t expect it to be you waiting on the other side” she said.

“Hope everything is ready?”

“Yes the hall is ready for your dinner night” she replied and locked the door. “Open it with your keys now Sir” she shouted and walked to her room, ignoring his swear words.

She watched as the guests came in, in surprise as though they couldn’t believe they are in Elvis’s house.

To be continued....

A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 26)

Episode 26

It’s almost like he’s pouring all his emotions into the kiss, the kiss is full of longing.

But longing for what?

I close my eyes and savour the moment, I let him take control of the kiss. I feel his hand go under my crop top, he cups my br**st.

Then he uses his other hand to carry me on his lap.

He moves from my lip to my neck, sucking on it greedily. I couldn’t help the moan that left my mouth.

“Jackson…”

He continues his attack on my neck, until he hits my soft spot and I gasp for air. I choke on my moan.

“Jackson…”

His hand move to unclip my bra. That’s when I come to my senses, I made a mistake once, now I’m about to make it happen again.

No I can’t, I shouldn’t.

I’m on a mission, I’m here to help my best friend not seek pleasure. I hold his hand and stand up from his lap quickly.

“I’m s-sorry” I said.

He furrows his brows.

“What happened? Was I too fast?” He asks.

I shake my head, tears forming up in my eyes.

“I can’t, so sorry” then I run out of his room straight to my room and lock the door against me. I fall on the ground and begin to cry.

What is wrong with me?. Why is my body craving for his touch? When I first had sxx with him, I didn’t know he was the Jackson Mark.

But now that I know who he is, I can’t bear to do this with him.

Thinking about the lives I’m helping Lizzy take revenge for, I begin feeling guilty.

I can’t be selfish, I will keep my distance and uncover his secrets as fast as I could.

*INSIDE JACKSON'S ROOM*

I honestly don’t know why I kissed Mirabel. I was surprised at my action, I don’t understand myself anymore, Jackson said.

I know I like her, I can’t be with her. But why is it that I don’t like it when she talk to other guys?

And why do I always want to have her around me?. I can’t be with her, I don’t do relationships. If I be with her I might hurt her, he said.

But I really want her…. I’m so confused. I don’t know what to do.

Should I just give in to this feelings?

To be continued.....

My Strict Housemaid (episode 6)

Episode 6

THE NEXT DAY

Elvis woke up very early at 3 am and emptied part of the trash cans in the living room, passage toilets and bathrooms, excluding his room and the kitchen then went back to sleep.

Four hours later when he woke up, the house was spotless and Lucy was no where to be found.

He was really surprised and just as he was wondering where she was, she came out of the kitchen with a plate in her hands.

She set the table and barely looked at him.

He sat on a chair and picked a spoon. “I see you’re pretty good at doing your job huh?

“Yeah sure” she replied and sat opposite him, digging into her food immediately.

He stabbed his fork on the small meats in the food to taste.

It’s been long I ate a food someone else cooked. He put the meat in his mouth and chew, the taste was heavenly. He dug into the food instantly as his stomach rumbled.

She’s not only a maid but she can cook even better than the woman I hate.

Elvis saw her sneaking a glance at him, her face neutral.

He cleared his throat and motioned to the food, “how could you prepare this?” he asked.

“What’s wrong?” she asked.

“Everything, it’s tasteless” he replied.

“And you finished it within a twinkle of an eye?” She mocked.

He looked at his plate, there were only a few crumbs remaining in the plate. “I ate all because I was hungry” he replied bluntly.

“Really?” She taunted.

“Ugh…….. I’m not having this conversation, especially with an ordinary maid” he stood up.

Something flickered through her eyes, it went away before Elvis could identify it.

This girl better goes back from where she’s coming home, I’m not used with people being familiar with my house except from Pat and his family. He decided to try again.

“I’m giving you another chance, I give you a signed check, you write any amount you want and you leave my house” Elvis said.

“Not interested” she flipped me off.

“Okay cool. I’m organizing a party this night and you’re to prepare over 60 variety of food.” he told her.

To be continued.....

A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 25)

Episode 25

I wonder what his punishment is, then I sat at other edge of the sofa. Jackson smiles and shake his head, then he reaches out and pull me closer to him.

“Are you hungry?” He asked me.

Why is he being sweet to me? I'm aware that he destroys lives without second thoughts, so why haven’t he destroy mine?.

“Mirabel?”

“Huh”

“I asked if you’re hungry?” He asks again.

I shake my head.

“I’m not, I’m still full” I said.

Just then my stomach see it as the perfect opportunity to embarrass me, it growls loudly and Jackson smiles, raising his brows at me.

“Ok, maybe I’m a little hungry” I said.

He takes a spoonful of salad and brings it to my mouth.

“No, sir. I can feed myself” I said.

“I know. Just let me, please”

I nod and open my mouth. He puts the salad and I chew it, he watches me with… Pride? Pride of what?.

“Aren’t you gonna eat?” I asked.

“Yes. But after you are full” he said.

He continues to feed me, until I couldn’t have any. Then he start to eat the leftover.

I watch him eat until he finishes the salad. I pick the plates, but he stops me.

“Stay with me for a while” he said.

I nod and sits down. We continue to watch cartoons, different cartoons.

Which makes me wonder, why does he like cartoons so much? Even his movie collection is weird, only cartoons and kiddies songs.

Why?.

I think there’s more to Jackson Mark than the eyes meet, I’ll ask Bright about it tomorrow.

After watching three more cartoon, my eyes start to get heavy. I released a long yawn.

“Are you feeling sleepy?” Jackson ask.

“Yes, sir. I’ll…”

“I told you to stop calling me that” he said sounding annoyed.

“But sir… ”

” Damn it!”

Then he crashes his lips on mine, His lips move against mine.

His kiss wasn’t soft at all, it’s aggressive, greedy and demanding.

It’s almost like he’s pouring all his emotions into the kiss, the kiss is full of longing.

But longing for what?

To be continued....

My strict Housemaid (episode 5)

 Episode 5

He tried calling his mother but she didn’t answer hia call.

Gosh…….this is so frustrating.

Why can’t I think of anything? 

My cold aura isn’t even working on her, if nothing, it only made her more determined.

I’m sure she isn’t from earth, she must be an alien, he said to himself.

He took his car keys and drove home slowly.

His house gate is motor sensored, it opened by itself, allowing him access into his house.

He opened the door and was prepared to shout ‘heyy’

The word immediately died down in his mouth when he saw a big bucket of popcorn on the table, a big bowl of chips resting in her laps and a bottle of wine on the table.

She sat cross-legged.

One hand was putting a popcorn in her her mouth while the other was changing channels with the TV.

“Welcome” she said without even glancing at me.

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“What the hell are you doing!” Elvis said in anger. “Didn’t you say you’re a maid?” He glared at the back of her head...

*I’m sure if looks could kill, she would be ten feets below the ground.*

“ I'm a maid  doesn’t mean I shouldn’t relax a bit besides we both own the house. The only difference is you’re the one paying the bills while I do the cleaning” she replied still without looking at me..

“I’m your boss here so you should listen to me” Elvis yelled “now clear the table”.

“Sorry boss, you gave the wrong order. Now why don’t you take off your shoes, head to your room, remove your clothes and have a cold shower” she finally turned to Elvis and gave him a glance before turning back to the TV.

“Very good Lucifer ” Elvis replied “I want you out of my house this minute. Who do you think you are?”

“It’s actually Lucy” she corrected “and your maid”

“Get out!”

“Are you sure you want that? If I step a foot out of this house, I’m telling your mother how you claim you love her…” she threatened.

“Who said I love her?” he screamed.

To be continued...

A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 24)

Episode 24

Halfway through, I hear the doorbell rings. I wipe my hand and rush there.

I open the door expecting to see someone, but I saw a lot of rose bouquet outside, Paul stands next to them.

He hands me a card.

“Paul, what are all this?” I asked.

“A hundred roses bouquets, it contains roses of different colors” he answered.

I jump happily and start to perceive as many as I can, taking in their fresh scent.

This so much better than that bouquet of flowers I received earlier.

I guess this is from Victor too. I check the card, and my mouth falls open.

How could this be? Him?

How is this possible? How can it be him? My smile falters.

Just then the door open and Jackson walks out, his hands tuck in his pocket.

“Do you like them?” He asked.

“Huh?”

“The roses, do you like them?” He asked.

“Y-yes” I answered.

He studies my face.

“But you’re not smiling like you did when you receive that bouquet of flowers” he said.

A grin spreads on my face. I can’t believe he would get me a bouquet of roses. I can’t imagine him ordering flowers, he’ll look cute.

“I’m smiling. Thank you, sir” I said.

He frown a little.

“New rule, don’t call me sir” he said.

“Oh, thanks Mr Mark”

” And that too” he said.

” Huh? What am I supposed to call you then?” I asked.

” Jackson”

” What?” I asked.

” Call me by my first name, Jackson!” He said.

” But aren’t you gonna fire me if I call you by your first name?. No you are looking for ways to fire me, right”

He laughs but quickly covers it with a cough.

No, I’m not going to fire you and I’m not looking for ways to. Just abide by any rules given by me or there might be….. Punishments!!” his eyes sparkle as he mentioned punishments.

I wonder what his punishments are gonna be like. Wait….I hope his punishments don’t involve torturing people to death.

I shudder at the thought.

But if I find out his punishments methods it can help Lizzy, it might be one of his secrets.

Yes!

To be continued....

My Strict Housemaid (episode 4)

Episodes 4

My Strict Housemaid "EPISODE 4"

Everywhere is neat and spotless. What’s here for me to clean again??

This is the best work ever.

She fixed herself another meal and unpacked, feeling very much at home.

ELVIS'S OFFICE

“Hey Boss, good morning” Pat his PA greeted as he entered the company’s building. It appears he has been waiting for him.

“Morning Pat” he answered

“Mrs Wilson called and asked if you’ve received your package?” Pat said.

“Did she fail to mention human package?”

“Huh??!” Pat gave me a puzzled expression.

“Yeah, human package that isn’t the least intimidated by me. Didn’t she check the internet before saying yes?” Elvis asked Pat.

“You know the only thing the media is right about is your cold heart, most of the other things is a lie.” Pat said.

“Hmph” Elvis huffed and entered his office.

“Yeah, ever wondered why she stop setting you up on a date?”

“Because she knows she’s wasting her time”

“Because every one of them come crying back and she’s faced with the burden of consoling them so she gave up on you” Pat said.

“Glad to know…. Why would she send a maid to me?”

“Phew! At least someone to live in that boring house of yours, maybe you’ll stop being a dickhead to your employees. You’re acting too cold” Pat said.

“Thanks for that piece of advice Pat, I think I’m going to freeze you too” he said

“Doesn’t matter since there’s one person in this world that isn’t afraid of you. When can I see her?” Pat jokingly asked.

“No when, she’s leaving my house whether she likes it or not” Elvis replied firmly.

“Hahaha funny, you have less than ten minutes to the meeting. Are you ready?”

“As I’ll ever be”

The meeting went great and with Pat out of his hair, he can think more clearly.

Elvis and Pat have been friends since college. After years of not getting a job, Elvis invited him to work for him. He’s his only friend and he understands him very well but he can be annoying as well.

Elvis left work very late deciding on the tactic he can use to send her away.

To be continued...

A Night with Mr Arrogant (episode 23)

Episode 23

There at the door post, a bouquet of flowers lay on the ground. I pick it up and look at the card to know who the flowers are for.

They might be for Jackson, you know girls are crazy when it comes to who they love.

But the card has my name on it, I smile when I know the flowers are for me.

“At least someone appreciate my charms for once” I said.

I perceive it and breath in the fresh scent, then I smile in contentment.

Just then my phone starts ringing, I know it’s must be Victor calling to ask about the flowers.

I brought out my phone and I was right with my guess.

Me:- hey Victor, how are you doing?

Victor:- I’m good. Do you like the flowers?

Me:- yes! I love them.

Victor:- good. Then I know what to do more often. Tomorrow we’ll have dinner, ok?

Me:- yeah, no problem. Dinner sounds great.

Then I hang up, at that instant Jackson takes the flowers from me and throws them out the gate, across the street.

“Hey, does were mine!” I protest but it’s already too late.

“Well, not anymore. After all you don’t need them”

“Who said I don’t need them, they remind me that I at least have an admirer” I said.

“I said you don’t need them, and you already have an admirer!” He said.

A smile grows on my face when he said that, is it who I’m thinking?.

“I have? Who? Is it Bright?” I asked.

Bright is handsome and funny, I like him. Jackson growled lowly, and frowns at me.

“Not him!. New rule, don’t accept gifts from others. Especially guys!” He said and walks into the living room.

I follow behind.

“Wait…what? Is that even supposed to be a rule?” I asked.

“I just made it a rule” he look at his watch. “it’s already 4:50pm, just make me salad and bring it to my room” he said and marches upstairs to his room.

God this guy is so damn hard. And does he keeps adding new rules? Who does that?.

I sigh and start on with his salad.

Halfway through, I hear the doorbell rings. I wipe my hand and rush there.

To be continued....

My Strict Housemaid (Episode 3)

Episode 3

My name is Lucy and I was employed by your mother to be your maid” she smiled a little.
“Get out” he said in a cold manner.
Lucy raised her brow, “Make me” she replied coldly.

“Who the hell do you think you are?” Elvis was loosing my cool.
“Lucy, your new maid.” she replied boldly.
“You are from my mom and I don’t accept anything from my mother.” Elvis said.
“Oh, really?” Lucy snapped at him.
He squinted his eyes at her, indicating she should go on.
“Looks to me, there’s something going on between you and your mother. I smell bad blood” she said.
“So?” Elvis was getting impatient.
“Your mother is offering to pay a lot of money and I need money. If after three months and I’ve saved enough money, I’ll leave you to your solitude” she flashed a smile, her eyes glinting.

“I’ll give you a signed check, write any amount you want and leave” he angrily said.
“Hmmmm” she put a finger on her lower jaw and pretended to be lost in thought.
“Soo???”
“So as tempting as that sounds, I’m going to say no”
Elvis was shocked.
Who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity??
“I want to work for my money” she added.
Who’s she??
Elvis fixed her a steely gaze.
“Now if you’ll excuse me” she rolled in her bags like she owns the house.

This is my damn house.
That woman has given me another reason to hate her!
Elvis was about going in after her when his phone rang, reminding him of the meeting he's to attend.
He glared hard at the house before walking to his Range Rover and driving off.
I’ll deal with her when I come back, he said.

Lucy's heart was beating wildly in her chest, she thought he was going to follow her in.
She breathed out on relief when she heard him drive off.
She doesn't know what got into her, why didn’t she jump at the opportunity to write any amount on the check, maybe because she want to know how it feels to live in a house worth millions of dollars.

First, where’s the kitchen? I need to calm my nervous self down, she said herself. She eats a lot when she's angry, sad or nervous. It’s the only thing that calms her.

Elvis's kitchen is very big and could fit in about fifty people freely. It was hard to locate the ingredients for cooking. After a voluminous meal, she gave myself a tour of the house, visiting every nook and cranny.
She chose a room herself, it’s five times bigger than her former room.
Everywhere is neat and spotless. What’s here for her to clean again??
This is the best work ever.
She fixed herself another meal and unpacked, feeling very much at home.

To be continued....