Chapter 70: Chapter 70
Please Don't Be Confused.
First Story; Flora
She knocked on the door and waited for a response but unfortunately,there was none.
She knocked again and then leaned on the door… .DOOR? Opps! Oh no!..
”Ouch..”She exclaimed while she fell down…
The door was opened already and Mrs Benson was just right in front of her.
“I’m…Flora Daves”she quickily introduced herself somehow in a scared stammer.
Mrs Benson stared at her for a while;
“Come in” She finally beckoned her in and then slammed the door.
The sitting room looked like an hall.Should i call it a small hall?
It was painted in blue and pink stripes.The painter must have done a great job or perhaps he’s a professional painter.
There were five blue arm-chairs,a circular but made of glass-centre table,three small pink stools and some other furnitures having same or almost the same colour as the wall.
Also,there was an edited family picture that was glued to the wall.
There was also a television and below are the Cd players,the video Players,Game players and two Potable speakers.
Flora engrossingly stared at nearly all that were present in the living room not until she mistakely fell/hit an arm chair.
“Sit”Mrs Benson ordered.
She quickily sat on the chair she fell on.
“You’re here to work as an housemaid right?”She asked.
“Yes ma’am”Flora replied trying to avoid eye-contact with the woman.
“How old are you?” Mrs Benson asked.
“I’m 19years ma’am”
“19?”
“Yes ma’am”
“Will you be able to work here as an housemaid?”She asked
“Err..ma’am, i’ll just try my best”Flora replied scratching her head as if it was itching.
“You wanna try your best?I thought you were a professional”Mrs Benson said.
Flora was dumbfounded.
How dare she?
How could she expect her to be a professional in a job that is more or less a slave?
It shouldn’t even be called a Job.It’s an over-statement.
“I’ll do my best ma’am”Flora quickly said before she might be rebuked.
She just wanted to earn some amount to take good care of herself and her mom. She wanted to complete her education most especially ‘cos she was done with secondary school already.
“I’m expecting you to do your best and not to try your best”Mrs Benson said.
“Alright ma’am”Flora said wondering what the difference between doing my best and trying my best is.
“Good.You’re employed”She finally said.
Flora sighed.Atlas!
“Thank you so much ma’am
“Now listen,I do travel most sundays and then return on the next saturday.”Mrs Benson told her.
“Really?” Flora exclaimed.
“Why that exclaimation?” She quaried.
“Errm,I’m sorry,i was just surprised” She quickly apologized.
“You had better cut off that Amusement or I cut it off better for you.Besides,what amusing?” she questioned.
“I am sorry ma’am” flora apologised again.
“You’d better be”
Jeeeez!!
she’s so mean,so harsh,so strict.. she’s not even caring. I wonder if she’ll like me.
“So,like I said,I would not be around for a week and when I return,I will give you your pay. Let’s talk about that now.How much do want to receive weekly?”
“200bucks” Flora said.
“200bucks?…That’s too much.I’m paying you 50bucks”
“But ma’am, 50bucks is… “She wanted to complain.
“I’m paying you 50bucks weekly”Mrs benson added.
She got calm.
Yes, weekly,i thought it was a monthly pay. She sighed. Afterall,50bucks weekly pay makes 200bucks monthly pay. It okay.
“If 50bucks is too small, then i’m withdrawing the Job from you”She said burrowing into her eyes in as much as Flora is avoiding hers.
“No ma’am. It OK”
“Better. Let’s move on..,My hubby has travelled but he’ll return next two month. I live alone….”
Flora interrupted;
“Alone?.. but who is he? “She asked pointing at the young guy in the family picture.
They were actually three in the picture.The other should be her husband but who is this young one yet she said she lives alone..Flora wondered.
“Flora!”Mrs Benson screamed angrily.
Why could she interrupt her?
She’s so disrespectful and way too forward!
“Ma’am”
Flora’s POV.
“Flora!!! ”
“Ma’am” i replied.
“Why are you too eager to know everything and i don’t like it” Mrs benson said with some sort of angry look.
“Ma’am,I’m so sorry” I apologized instantly.
“He!”she resumed referring to the third person in the picture.
“He’s my son, his name is Peter”
Just immediately,Peter came in with a Laptop bag hung on his shoulder.
“Hi mom” Peter said as he hugged his mom while she kissed him on the cheek.
“Talk of the devil! How are you baby?” She asked.
“I’m good mom”He then glared at me;”Who is she? ” He asked.
“Flora aren’t you suppose to collect the bag from him? ” Mrs Benson said.
I just wanted to but he withdrew.
“It’s Okay”Peter said; “Is she the maid? “He asked his mom.
“Yes dear”She replied.
“I’m Peter”He introduced himself by letting out his hand for an handshake.
“And I’m Flora, Flora daves”I replied back receiving his handshake.
“Peter Benson”He added.
Mrs Benson cut in; “C’mon dear, go and have a shower, I’m sure you’re very tired,go ahead and rest”
“Alright mom, I’ll do that right away”He obeyed without hesitating.
I stared as he rushed up the stairs.
He’s cute
Wait,
What’s he up to?
Is he still a student?
Is he working?
No,i don’t think so.He’s still young. But how old is he? I kept on asking myself some rhetorical questions.I didn’t even know when Mrs Benson received a phone call and then left.
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Flora’s POV.
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“Hey Flora”A voice called,followed by a tap on my shoulder.
I guess it was Mom but why is she waking me up when i can sleep as much as i want to…
“Mom”I muttered and yawned. Then began to stretch my hands.
“Good morning mom”I said rubbing my eyes.
“Mom? ”
Now the voice doesn’t even sound like my Mom’s..
It was a Muscular voice! What? Who could that be?.. The voice wasn’t even familiar.I didn’t bother opening my eyes. I locked it.
“Flora”The muscular voice called again.
I finally opened one eye and then i opened the second.I almost screamed but he close my mouth with his palm when he observed that i wanted to.. Then i remembered where i was.
“I’m so sorry” I said removing his palm away from my mouth.
He chuckled;”I understand. Just go and prepare breakfast”He ordered and then left my room.
My room?
Yes, My room.
The Housemaid’s room.
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Flora’s POV
I knocked on his door.
“Come in”He responded.
I opened the door and entered.
Whao!
The room was more than i expected,it was bigger than mine and it painted in purple colour.The colour of the curtin was Purple, his wardrobe was furnished with purple even the bed spread was colour purple.I then guessed that his best colour is purple. That’s fantastic. I smiled.
“Are you just going to stand there? “Peter said.
Just then,i realized that i was still standing in front of the door.
“Ohh..”I rushed in.
“There”He pointed at a small stool. I dropped the tray on it.
“What did you prepare?” He asked.
“I fried potatoes and i fried egg”I replied.
“Is it Delicious? ”
“Yes, it is”I replied smiling.
“Alright”He suspended what he was doing on his Laptop then drew the stool closer.
“Good morning” I said because i just remembered to.
“Morning to you too”He replied though i thought he wouldn’t.
“I’m so sorry for what happened earlier this morning.I had totally forgotten that i wasn’t at home”I apologized.
“I already told you that i understood”He said then sipped half of his drink.
“And i’m sorry for preparing breakfast quite late,henceforth,i’ll adjust”I said.
” Apology Accepted ” He said and stopped eating.
“How about Ma’am?” I asked.
“Mom travelled”
“Ohh yeah, she told me she will”I said.
“so, can you leave now? ” He asked kinda feeling uncomfortable.
I guessed i was being loquacious or rather i’m just too inquisitive .
“Sure”I manage to smile then i hurriedly left.
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~~~Later~~
Peter’s POV.
“Hey Francis”I called simultaneously waving.
“so you finally came today”Francis said having an handshake with me.
“I never said i wouldn’t “I said.
“But you hesitated”He argued.
“Anyways,what about Vincent? “I asked ‘cos we three were supposed to run some miles.
“There”He pointed at a distance away which i traced with just my eyes.
“Monica also came”He added.
” What’s she doing here? “I asked.
Just then Vincent and Monica started walking towards us.
“She said she wanted to be with you”He told me.
“Is she dumb or something?”
They finally came closer.
“Peter”Monica said hugging me while i stood still.
“You aren’t supposed to come too”I said withdrawing my body away from hers.
“Why? “She asked gazing at me.
“Can you even run a mile? “I asked.
“And if i fall, you will raise me up,when i’m tired you will put me on your shoulder.Won’t you? “She said smiling.
‘What’s she saying? ”
“Waow!.That’s cool”Vincent said then hit me playfully.
“Monica, you should go.I’ll come see and you tomorrow”I said.
“No”She insisted.
“Go”I said kinda harsh
“C’mon peter, she wants to be with you.Francis said.
“Peter is it wrong to love you just too much? “Monica muttered as if she was going to cry. I don’t really care even if she will.
I didn’t say anything else rather than to stare at her for some moment.
“Peter”Vincent broke the silence.
“Let’s resume”I said and finally stopped gazing at the uncomfortable figure.
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Peter’s POV
I arrived quite late that evening.
I didn’t enjoy the race,Monica ruined it.
I staggered into the living room just immediately Flora opened the door then i laid on a chair.
“I didn’t know when you left”Flora complained.
“I’m sorry about that”I muttered even when i’m not supposed to apologize.
“You missed lunch too”She said.
“Get me dinner”I said.
“Besides, where did you go? “She asked.
“Flora, my legs aches. Just get me something to eat then i’ll go sleep”I ordered.
“I have pain reliever”She exit instead.. then returned after some minutes.
I laid still watching her drama. She rubbed something i couldn’t see clearly on my leg.I m0aned.
“Flora”I screamed and took her hand off my legs.
“What? ”
“Just get me food and I’ll be alright “I said.
“Hmmn, Ok”She said and went away with her pain reliever or whatever she called it.
Second Story; Confused Boyfriend
^Frank's POV^
I smiled as I watched my girlfriend walking towards me while I was having my lunch at the school canteen.
Meet my girlfriend, Angela.
Long dark hair, brown eyes, pointed nose, best stature, those dimples and her charming smile. In short, she is very beautiful and I'm totally in love with her.
She finally got to where I sat and said to me:
"Hi Handsome"
"Hi darling" I replied and offered her a seat opposite me.
"What's that invitation card almost every students is with? " She asked me and instead of answering the question, I asked a question too..
"...And where have you been? "
"The library of course, have you been looking for me? "
"Yeah, to have lunch with you and also to give to you my special invitation card" I said searching for it in my bag ~ which was on the table.
"What invitation card? " She asked, surprised and confused.
I brought out an invitation card from my bag and handed it over to her.
"It.. It's different from the ones I saw with the other students" Angela said receiving the card from me and she was surprised.
"Do you expect it to be the same? You are different from them remember? You are my girlfriend. Here it is, my special invitation card for you" I said and noticed she blushed.
"Your birthday card? " She asked while staring at the card.
"Yes baby" I replied.
"It's next month and you already published out invitation cards"
"Delay is dangerous remember?" I said and she gave a short laugh.
Well, I can do everything I want as far as there's money.
"That day will be a great day because I already invited the whole school including all the junior students"
"All? " She exclaimed: "Then the principal must have heard about it, do you think she'll be in support of it? "
"Why not? I'm the School's senior prefect afterall" I boasted and she smiled.
Aw, that charming smile.
She's the only one with the best smile ever, it's one of those things that made me fall for her completely.
"Frankie" We heard someone called my name and we looked up to see who it was.
It was Tyler and he is with George. They are my friends actually.
I scorned as I watched them come closer.. They're always disrupting my sweet moments with my girlfriend.
"We know you both will be together" Tyler whined when they got close to us.
"As usual, the relationship between them is more than that of hive of ants and sugar" George added and both of them laughed.
"You both can be jealous all you want because nothing can change it, it would always be my girlfriend and I" I spelled and held her hand, intertwined it with mine.
Obviously, she was awkwardly shy. Does she really have to be shy? It's three years already, she should have gotten used to it.
"I'll leave now" Angela announced: "I'll be in the library dear" She told me as she stood up to leave.
I almost forgot to tell you, my girlfriend is a librarian and she is a novel addict.
"Sure dear" I responded then I let go of her hand and I watched her as she walked away.
"So, why are you guys here? " I asked them, George and Tyler.
"The principal wants to see you" Tyler answered.
I gasped, "Could it be that she already saw the invitation cards I shared? "
"No, there's a new girl" George said.
"What new girl? " I questioned.
"A transferred student and guess what, she is bewitchfully beautiful" George said and I smirked.
"I overheard, she is the same class with us" Tyler said.
"A new student almost at the end of the session" I smirked.
"Whatever! Just go" They said.
"So what am I supposed to do? Why exactly is she calling me? " I asked as I stood up.
"To go get the girl Of course" George said and I made an effort to almost punch him on his face.
"Chill dude" Tyler stopped me ~ confronting me. I wasn't gonna punch him though. It was like a threaten..
"Being the school senior prefect, the principal wants you to show her around the school" He said.
"...And get me the girl" George added, laughing.
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I left those two crazy friends of mine and I headed to the principal's office, sighed first before knocking on it.
"Frank Collins, come in" She said from inside and I turned the knob and walked in.
"Good afternoon ma'am" I greeted perfunctorily and behold! There was a marmaid with no tail sitted opposite her.
"AAhhhhhi... Hi" I tried to say Hi to the girl but it came out in a stammer.
I know I don't stammer neither do I have a shakened voice but right now, my voice is sha.....king and brea..king.
"AAhhhi.....Hi" I said to the very pretty girl but it came in a stammer and she ignored me.
I felt.. embarrassed.
"How has your day been Frank? " The principal, Mrs Megan asked me.
"Very good ma'am" I replied with my gaze-focused on the pretty girl.
"Meet Paulina Brown" Mrs Megan briefly began the introduction.
"Hi" Now the Paulina girl said to me.
She stood up from the chair she was sitting on, faced me and stretched her right hand for an handshake.
I smiled and received it willingly. Oh My Goodness, I swallowed my saliva if not, it would drop.
She is extremely beautiful and touching her soft skin, it's heart chilling.
"Paulina, meet the school senior prefect, his name is Frank " The principal told her.
Paulina took a good look at me and smiled again. Whao! The smile, it reminds me of Angela. Whata Beautiful smile.
"Take her around the school and tell her everything you think she needs to know" Mrs Megan is actually giving me a permission to be alone with her, this tailless marmaid. I just hope I won't collapse?
"Al....Alright ma'am" I responded trying not to stammer then I led her out of the office.
Third Story; Love Me And Leave Me?
..Then there was a knock on the door.
"Come on in" Director DW said in an authoritative manner then A middle-aged man walked in with some papers which he further on dropped on the table right in front of his director.
"I've checked the files again, no error sir" The man said as he avoided eye contact with his director.
"Mr May, are you assuring me now that you didn't make any mistake this time around?" The Director asked because earlier, he returned the files to him 'cos there were few blunder in it.
"No mistakes sir" Mr May responded.
Mr DW neatly arranged the files..."Good, good" He said, he trusted his work to an extent that he didn't even bother to cross-check it this time.
"Yes sir" Mr May turned to go.
"Wait"
"Sss.. Sir"He stammered.
"There's a task I ought to deal with myself but it's never gonna be possible b'cos I'm travelling to Dubai" Director D paused to observed the look on Mr May's face.
"I just don't know why I feel like you are the perfect one I should hand-over the task to"He concluded.
"You're leaving for Dubai? With who, Me or Mr Jeremy?"
"I just told you that I'm handling over a task to you. Listen, Two; it's
not a business trip.. I'm not taking Mr Jeremy along with me.It's just I and my family"
"Seriously Director DW, This is so unfair" Mr May yelled,hitting the table angrily. "It's not even a business trip,you just wanna leave the country for the fun it" "Because you're a boss right?" He continued to yell angrily.
"Be calm Mr May" Director DW snapped as he tried to calm himself from being provoked.
"My bad! I'm sorry sir" He said acting like he's really sorry.
"Anyways, I'm not leaving San Francisco for the fun it like you just said. My wife, her condition and perhaps you don't know, I've got the best doctors in Dubai" Director DW told him then he glared deeply into his eyes. "Mr May,I know you have a grudge against me, I don't care to know why yet.. but just so you know, because you loathe me doesn't mean you are allowed to disrespect me. Listen and listen very good, I ,Mr Dawton remains the director of this company.Therefore, I deserve full respect Ok? "
"Ok then, safe trip" Mr May rudely said, leaving the office.
"Mr May!!" Director DW shouted after him but he ignored, slamming the door, making it give an annoying noise.
"Warning Mr May, I won't go easy on you next time" Director DW shouted.
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"Fine! he should just slit my throat instead" Mr May soliloquised in anger, kicking a chair and re-kicking it.
"I remain the director of this company.Therefore, I deserve full respect" He mimicked him
"Blah blah blah, I just want him dead!"
"Seriously, I'm not a fool but he is turning me into one and I strongly refused to be used by anyone, just anyone.I am not stupid, why am i working for someone younger than me? It's supposed to be the other way round..Why is he my Director? Isn't that position supposed to be mine? C'mon I'm not a fool, What d'hell am I gonna do before it's too late??"
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"Hello Mr Jeremy" Director DW said immediately after receiving the call.
"Ohhhh...Get him what he wants, you and I know he is so troublesome..and besides, he is very fond of you... He barely demand for things when I'm with him. So Please buy him whatever he wants" Director DW said to Me Jeremy through the telephone.
"Oh Really? Today's kid are so unbelievable! I mean, you took him to a fun park yesterday and today, he wants you to take him there again" He laughed "I love the man my little boy is becoming. Do satisfy him, he already sees you as an elder brother anyway. Please take good care of my son and do take good care of yourself too"
"Oh the tickets, Get three"
"Thank you so much Mr Jeremy.Keep on with the good works, I have never regretted having you as my personal assistant, you deserve to be promoted. I promise I'ld..."
Someone bang the door unexpectedly. The telephone dropped off Director DW's hand as soon as he saw Mr May walking in majestically with a gun pointing it directly at him.
"Mr May,What the hell are you doing with a gun? " He shouted. "Wh... What.. what ar...are you trying to do?"
"Relax Director DW or should I already call you the ex-director? " He laughed hysterically.
"Wh..What? "
"Don't freak out yet, I'll be a little bit fair. So is there anything you wanna say to someone? your loved ones? your son? your lovely wife? Oh no, she would join you soon, i'm terrible at separating couples"
"Please drop the gun Mr May. If there is any dispute between us, we could simply settle it amicably" Mr DW trembled.
"No, no and no. Don't make me spend too much time. I didn't plan to see a drama or listen to stories... They would be awake soon" Mr May said smiling wickedly.
"Security!!! " Director DW screamed.
"Didn't you hear me say they would be awake soon? Everyone is sleeping! Thanks to the unobservant food-vendor" He continued to smile satisfactorily,pointing the gun at him.
"I do not think I have ever done you wrong, never have I! Or perhaps I have, I'm deeply sorry" He cried as he begged for his life.
"Just one bullet ,goodbye Mr DW"He pulled the trigger and bullet went straight into Mr DW's Forehead and he collapsed on the fall and died instantly.
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"Fvck! Darn it! Jeeez what have I done?
What the hell did I just do?" Mr May immediately lamented after he shot his director, straight in his head.
His hands were shaking in fear and the gun dropped from his hand.
"Mr DW, Mr.." He rushed to the man who was lifeless already.
"Oh My God! What took over me?! What would I do now" He trembled
"This is not me. Why did I kill him? Why?
I wasn't in my right senses at all" He continued to lament in a confused state..
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"Calm down Calm down.. " Mr May tried to console himself.
"The deal has already been done, I allowed an evil spirit to take over me, so i better stop blaming myself and act fast before I would get caught" He said and wiped his eyes which were already teary.
"Okay, everyone is still fast asleep. No one caught me or heard the gun sound"
He rushed to pick up the gun from the ground and hurried out of the Office.
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So Which Of The Three Stories, Do you Enjoy The Most?