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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