Monday, April 10th, I'm still trying to find someone to hire me,

but....nothing worked as what I've expected. "Of course, where did I had

my mind, no one would hire maids now days....especially someone like me."

I thought, as this sentence kept rolling in my mind, chaining me down and

disappointing me. Yet, I kept searching hopelessly, knocking on random doors

knowing beforehand I'd be rejected. Hours and hours walking, and still nothing,

my legs were getting numb from exhaustion, so I sat down on a bench to take a

small break.

A quarter later, I stood up again and went on with my sad tragedy. I

slightly started to lose what was remaining of my hope but right before I

surrender, I saw what it seemed to be a huge classic villa, there was as well

beautiful, fresh, shinning green grass yard reflecting under the rays of the

bright sun. In a blink of my eye, I began to recall all the good moments I had

with my family in my grandparent's house -since they've got a similar villa to

this one but sadly sold after they passed away-. I just had an amazing life,

which made me smile for a brief moment before going back to my depressed

expressions, and here comes another thought out of nowhere: "What happened

to me....my life used to be perfect! Until.....That day....My brother--Andrew

and I were so young back then, nearly 6 years old when we lost our

father....Now here I am, without a job and lost my dignity, how could it end up

this way?! I'm probably just a sign of shame and disappointment

to the name of my family...." Thinking about it just shattered my heart into

million tiny lost scraps, drowning me in the dark sea of shame, humiliation and

guilt. Everything became extremely hazy as tears clouded my vision trying my

best to hold them back, though, deep inside, I kept convincing myself that I

have to focus on what's going to take place next, not thinking about some old

childhood memories....They'll never come back anyway; however, I should not let

them hunt me down, so I sat aside my emotions and walked straight toward the

front door, hoping, this will be my chance to finally find a job.

I arrived to

the porch, as I gently knocked 3 times on the door, I didn't wait for too long

until it opened, then a tall black haired man, with red colored eyes that gives

him a kind of frightening look, and an obvious frown crossing his face, went

out, shirtless and unhappy.

"What?" he asked, he was

absolutely unpleased by my sudden visit; again, I had to repeat these some

words of embarrassment that yet kept following me even in my dreams, if he

doesn't accept, well, I can tell my life will turn to a complete hell, without

a simple job to gain money, so I took a deep breath and said:"Good

afternoon sir, would you like to get maid services? I agree with any payment

and any conditions you ask me for" Simple short. I just stood there,

waiting his answer; he stayed quiet for a short time while he scanned around

his house, he has let out a sight then turned to me and said:"Fine, you'll

be working here for me, it is pain in the butt to clean it all myself, so, why

not."

The moment I heard it, I felt an extreme

sentiment of happiness and joy, but I kept it hidden and all my reaction was a

bright smile. He entered inside and told me to get in too; we took around 10

minutes to show me around, where to go and where it's not allowed to, what to

do and what to not, it was actually fairly clean, so it seemed like I won't

take much time. We went up stairs and walked down a hallway full of closed

doors we just passed by, he entered a room, maybe his, then opened a big closet

and wore his suit. Then he walked towards me and said:"So far, that's

everything, I would like you to clean around what I showed you, and don't go in

any other rooms, got it? Oh, and if a man with green or white hair knocked on

the door, let them in."Strangely, he was kind of glitching when he said

"don't" accompanied with a deep throaty growl, whatever he was hiding

in there, it doesn't concern me in any way, so I nodded my head and replied:"Yes,

sir." He didn't seem to respond to 'sir', then he added: "Please,

just call me Damien" as he gave me a small smile, I nodded my head again

then I've lift up my sleeves, I bowed respectively and heed off to start my

work.

I started by washing dishes first, and then

I went to wipe the dust off the closets, windows and other furniture, then I

finished by scrubbing the floor. It took me much longer than what I've

expected, but it doesn't matter, at least, I finally found a small job, and I

should not lose it, I spent weeks looking all around the city, I have to keep

it until I find a good opportunity to get back my previous job or a new one

perhaps.

A dead awkward quietness swallowed the ambience, not even a fly can be

heard, our restful mood didn't last for a long term, right before I finish

cleaning, a loud noise of a door being slammed open breaks the peaceful boredom

we were having. It was a mature male voice yelling Damien's name, then for sure

this would to be one of his friends, I turned around to face him. He was a tall

green haired man, but maybe shorter than Damien and fair skinned. He's got also

sparkling sky blue eyes that were fixed on mine. A strange feeling took me

over, unlike Damien with his spine-chilling, serious and sinister looks, his

gaze....made me feel safe and relaxed for some peculiar reasons, I can't deny

the fact he's got such a friendly aura.

The young man tilted his head a bit, and raised an eyebrow giving a

strange look."You're new here....Are you his new lover?" he asked.

"A new lover? Was he in a relationship before...? » I thought, if my mind

serves me well, I'm sure I saw him wearing a silver ring....I wonder if it's

just some normal ring or a wedding one. I just realized how much I think about

some silly stuff; such affairs have nothing to do with me! I've got lost in

thoughts for a second, and then I quickly snapped out of it, as I replied:

"No, I’m just a maid here, sir...» This was so humiliating for

me.....There was some footsteps coming from stairs of someone approaching near;

it was Damien greeting his friend.

-"Ah! Antony, I wasn't expecting you'll come over over so early."

-"Oh hello Damien, so you got a new maid huh~?"

He pronounced this sentence with a wide smirk traced on his face, giving

me a side look, he then moved towards me, exploring me then asked: "What's

your name, young lady~?". I kept my eyes fixed on the floor as I replied:

"M-My name is Ann Mia, sir. ». He was staring right at me, rolling me with

his eyes up and down, from the top of my head to my tippy toes. Meanwhile,

Damien was just standing there, watching and slightly glaring at Antony. I can

tell that he clearly noticed Damien's warning, but although he carried on.

"Ann...Hm....What a beautiful name for a gorgeous lady like

you~"he said. At these words, I couldn't help but blush, my reaction was

so obvious that even Damien sensed my umcomfortableness, this time he made his

move and stopped him. Then he said to Antony:"Enough now. I need your help

to get rid of the presents". Now, I knew I shouldn't be here, I just stood

there like an idiot rumbling random questions and thoughts until I get an

order, then Damien walked up to me and said:"You have two choices, you can

stay here with us tonight or, go back to your home until tomorrow". Of

course I'd chose to go home, though it's far away but what can I do? I've got

no trust in those two, so I packed up my stuff and waved at them. Damien just

nodded with a slight smile while Antony winked at me and said: "See you

tomorrow, Ann~".

I left the house and went straight to my home, the sky was already

getting darkened as the sun goes down, street lights and buildings were all

shining so bright, but there was hardly anyone around. I opened the door and

got in, I was too lazy at the same time tired to change my clothes, so I just

went to my room and lied my body down, as sleep takes me over.

Next morning, nearly half past nine in the morning, I was already on my

way to Damien's villa, the weather wasn't as sunny as yesterday, most likely

cloudy and the sky-blue is now all grey, a perfect depressing weather. I

arrived to the front door of the villa and knocked on it. No one opened, did I

arrive too soon? Is Damien still asleep? Did I bother him? Suddenly, it opened.

-"Oh, Ann! I wasn't aware you'd come so soon" he said, with

welcoming expressions.

-"Good morning Damien and, I'm sorry, did I bother you?"

-"Of course not, I was already awake, come on, get in".

Damien then moved aside as I come

inside, he was cleaning a white small carpet that has some red stains, I asked

him to get charge of it but he declined and said with a warm smile:"Thank

you so much, but there's no need, we just had a small party yesterday and we

spilled a bit, plus it's only fair that I help, it's my house after all. By the

way, here you go." He then handed me some money, about 40 dollars.

I smiled gratefully and thanked him, then placed the money in my pocket.

-"Just like yesterday, only some cleaning. Oh! And if Antony made

you feel uncomfortable again, let me know, okay?

-"Alright. Have you had your breakfast yet? If not, I can go

prepare it for you"

-"There's no need, I ain't hungry, but thank you anyway."

-"Fine. Is there anything I can do?

-"Uh...there's some spilled...juice upstairs, can you go clean

it?"He said it with a slight anxious tone.

"Yes, Damien. I'll head off now." I bowed to him, then went

upstairs.

There was a red puddles on floor, I pulled out a piece of cloth and

began wiping, strangely it was thicker than just a juice could it be wine? But

it doesn't smell like....I just shrugged of my thoughts, not even caring about

what could be this liquid, I made sure to clean the zone carefully and keep it

bright. Once I finished, I stood up making sure I haven't left any stain,

unwary of the shadow in front of me and the silhouette behind me, until I felt

a sudden pain, aching agony on my back.