day of my job as a maid

on, nervous excitement

I went back to the peo

and relieved

to sign which I did afte

lose anything that occurs in the mansion. Eve

imes a week. I begged them to make it four t

ich I was required to wear al

e terms given. I was shocked when I heard th

on. I knew the salary had to be high

ses with time and more than enough fo

at had enough clothes to last me for a few days. I woul

Miss Sullivan was already wa

ma'am" I said

She had the aura of a mother. I felt comfortable in her presence. She wor

ear" She said "P

. She led me to what I believe is the hea

the aroma of fresh herbs

three times my whole apart

I brea

ces, gleaming countertops, and a large island

n't like to cook wou

ed in the same uniform as me. They were bu

n gestured t

r colleagues" She said "These are Emily

ed at

to be around. She had a warm s

ve you here. If you have any questions

you"

we would get al

with disdain. She scoffed as she c

ripping with sarcasm "Another newbi

h her elbow "Be nice

snapped "D

used by he

eople be

yet she's beha

e. I'm just here to min

rmined not to let Sarah's n

tears. I don't know why people

ah. We're all here to work as a team. Joan is your new

o the sink clearly displeased

elf to stay focused on my job and n

I'm not here to make friends or

urt but I shouldn

to keep my voice stable "I appreciate your kindne

r" Sarah

work immediately. Miss Sulli

lwind of cleaning the kitchen

at Sir Derrick is around a

his name, my hea

bothered I felt just by

't get his gorgeous

eact to seein

't make a fo

to a man. I've never felt this way before,

the thought of

ings up bad

ck so how come I

hope they die down. No matte

. He's built one of the gr

othing to my name.. Not

ver like a g

had come. It was time to ser

iss Sullivan said "Joan and I w

am" they

e said this. My heart was beating so

ith perfectly plated dishes, and I followed h

when eating" Miss Sullivan said

iss Sul

id with a smile

o the dining room, my br

was so be

e ceiling, casting a lovely glow

rned the place settings. The room itsel

able. His presence commande

betraying the nerves that had settled deep within me.

impression. I've never felt t

sir" I sa

r me. He focuse

tray, our fingers brus

oon as our sk

ty passed through my nerves. It was an unexpec

e locked eyes,

ld a silent

e the ocean. They

en anything as captivating as them in my

was a wor

on me. I would do anything to keep

her throat, breaking t

ir" I mu

Miss Sullivan and I placed all mea

done, we we

the room, I could still fe