Chapter 2

Ella’s POV

“Do your jobs properly or you’ll return to where you all came from. Is that understood?” Mrs Denver continued speaking and I could see the fear in the eyes of my colleagues. We are all maids here and we have jobs to do that we can’t afford to lose.

Our agency had prepared us to work for Mrs Denver; we scrambled for the job because back in Hong Kong, our living condition wasn’t the best. So I and Maya were extremely happy when we knew we’d be coming to America to work for an influential family. At least we’ll be living our unfortunate lives back in Hong Kong.

“Start preparing for my son’s visit; you’re dismissed,” she said as we left her presence back to the various activities we had to carry out.

I and Maya were on kitchen duty preparing the food for the afternoon. “I can’t believe you f****d that guy Isabella Ross, you’re such a bad girl” Maya said teasing me and I couldn’t help it but feel shy. Did I really do that? How could I have lost my virginity to a guy I didn’t even know? It’s probably for the best because I can’t face him again. I’ll lose myself.

“Give me the full details. Ella, I mean everything he did. Maybe I should try him out because it looks like he left a good impact on you. You’ve been smiling all morning. Should I be worried?” She added, and we burst into laughter.

We finished with the meal and began placing everything on the table. “Get some more plates here,” Mrs Denver said. It’s so unfortunate that a woman this influential and this beautiful in her fifties was single with no husband. I did my findings and heard she had only a child and she has been divorced long before now.

The maids began running towards the grand doors and stood in a line, and I joined them. I didn’t really know why besides it was my first day here but I followed because I wasn’t trying to loose myself job and get deported.

“How old do you think her son looks? I heard he’s an ugly guy,” Maya said. “Stop spitting rubbish Maya, have you even seen the guy? I just think he doesn’t like the attention so much. Besides, how would you know how he looks when we don’t have a social life?” I whispered in her ear, and we both chuckled.

Just then, a black Range Rover pulled into the driveway. My eyes widened in shock. “Oh, no!” I exclaimed. “Uhmmm girl, is this not the man you went off with yesterday?” Maya jolted me back to reality. What is he doing here? I thought we’d never see each other again, and it’s not been up to 24hours. I’m meeting him again and this time I’m sober and not the confident girl I was.

“Hi Mother,” the man said, placing a kiss on the cheek of Mrs Denver. Mother! Is he the son she’s been talking about? Is he this rich? This can’t be happening right now. “Hi baby, how’ve you been? Finally, you took up my invitation to come spend some time with me. Well, let’s go in and catch up more.

As they passed by us I heard the maids bow and say “welcome Master” I wasn’t told this was how things were done. But of course I joined in I didn’t want to lose my job. He stopped in front of me and I could hear how loud my heart was pounding. I came here to earn a living, and I needed to concentrate on that. I’ll just pretend like nothing happened. Yes, that’s what I’ll do.

“Do I know you?” His voice came at me, and I couldn’t help but shake upon hearing his question. "No, Master, I don’t think you do. I lied. Of course he knew me. His tongue had been in me just barely some hours ago.

He moved away with his mother, and we all went back to our positions. “I’m very sure he’s the guy. Ella, I know I was drunk, but I can’t forget a face.” Maya kept pestering me and I knew she’d not stop. “Of course he’s the one Maya. What do you think? That I’m dumb? I clearly slept with him. I should know,” I yelled, looking so frustrated because indeed I was.

Maya let out a laugh. "Chill, girl, I’m not sure he remembers you. I really hope he doesn’t. My job’s on the line here. It was time for their meal and we began bringing out their food. Immediately they finished, we were told to carry out other chores and move to our rooms in the servant’s quarters.

This house was extremely huge. The Denver’s family really swam in riches. Now it makes sense to me why he kept saying did I know who he was? Of course I didn’t know I’m an illiterate to the media. I never know stuff.

As Maya and I got to interact with the other maids and got to know each other because we’ll be working together, a man walks up to me. “Miss Ella, you’ve been summoned. Kindly follow me.” The man in black shades said. What had I done so soon sh**t I didn’t want to lose my job. I followed the big guy, who looked like he could crush fifty people at the same time. I entered parts of the vast mansion I hadn’t seen yet.

Just then, he knocked on the big door that stood between us and the person who summoned me. The doors flung open and there he was sitting on a couch in the conner of this big room Mr stranger with a glass of wine in his hands. Two guards were by the door. “Leave us,” his voice came in a tone that was commanding and I felt scared for a moment. I didn’t feel like this yesterday, but things aren’t the same.

The men left and shut the door. I was left alone with this man I gave my virginity to without thinking. “Ella? That’s the name, right? I didn’t think I’ll see you again.” He said. Neither did I, sir. I wanted to say, but I couldn’t. “Move closer” I dragged my feet and stood before this man. “I know you remember last night pretty well. I made sure you did.” For a moment I felt my cheeks will burst out with joy. But I shouldn’t feel this way. I had hoped he wouldn’t remember.

He kept his drink and was soon standing close enough that I could smell his cologne. It smelled so good. “Ella I….. "voices came from outside and distracted him from what he was about to say. Suddenly, the door of his room came flying open and revealed a beautiful lady. "Don’t you people know I’m his girlfriend? Why are you stopping me from seeing Jordan? And who is this bitch” The woman screamed.

“Stay right there Fiona, don’t come any closer”