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2025-01-04 23:20:54Rayna's POV.
Turning off the shower, I reached for my body towel which was hanging on the door. After wrapping it around my body, I reached for my face towel too and then stepped out of the bathroom. However, I'd barely stepped out with the face towel pressed to a side of my face when Maggie approached me.
“What would you like to have for dinner, ma'am?” she asked, standing by the side.
“What says the time?” I asked, proceeding to my room as I dried my hair with the towel. “Is it 6pm yet?”
“I am afraid it's a few minutes to seven, ma'am.” she said, following behind me.
“Really?” I paused, turning around to face her with a surprised look. “I guess the day is shorter than I think. Anyway, I would love for you to make me pasta.”
“Alright ma'am, I'll get to work immediately.” she said, turning to leave.
However, she'd barely taken a step from where she stood when I called back her attention.
“One more thing,” I said, indicating with a raised finger. “Do not make it soggy. Understood?”
“Yes, ma'am.” she said, returning to the kitchen.
On the other hand, I proceeded to my room. Gripping the doorknob, I turned it open, went inside and then shut the door behind me. Having wiped my face dry, I tossed the face towel on the bed and then ambled towards my wardrobe. If Maggie hadn't told me the time back there, I wouldn't have known that we were this close to nightfall. In my head, I thought I still had enough time. Enough to get a few things done before finally calling it a day. However, as it stands, I guess I would just have to push whatever I had in mind to do to the next day.
With that thought in mind, I opened my wardrobe. Darting my gaze back and forth, I searched for something to put on. I just needed something classy, yet comfortable. On the extreme end, I noticed a black knee-length gown. Pulling it out from the rack, I glanced at it for a few seconds. Standing in front of the wall mirror, I placed it in front of me to know how it would look on me.
Ever since it was given to me as a gift by one of female business partner, I had only tried it once. And after that, it seemed like every other outfit to me. Without further ado, I slipped into it and then stepped out of my room. Since it was only a few minutes to seven, it meant that my favorite TV show would soon air. I missed out on the last episode, so I couldn't miss out on this too. Picking up the TV remote, I settled on the couch and the pushed the power button.
However, as I waited for it to boot, a burning smell hit me. I wrinkled my nose as I perceived it. But then, I believed Maggie had it under control, so I returned my attention to the TV. Not quite long after I did, the scent returned. This time, even worse than the previous. I righted myself from the couch and stomped towards the kitchen. However, she wasn't in there. Just then, I heard some steps approaching from behind.
“What is going on here?” I asked, with an edge to my voice as I turned to face her. “What is this awful smell?”
Perhaps, she hadn't realized what was going on. However, as I made mention of the smell, her eyes flashed with realization. Immediately, she bolted into the kitchen and turned off the gas.
“Are you being serious right now?” I asked, letting out a laughing scoff. “You can't keep an eye on what you're doing in here?”
“I am so sorry ma'am.”
“Don't tell me that you're sorry!” I shot back, my eyes glittering with anger. “It is not even up to an hour, and you want to burn down my house, Is that it?”
“No, ma'am, I wouldn't dare do that.”
“Of course, what else was I expecting you to say?” I asked, not expecting a reply from her. “So, should it happen that I stepped out and this happened, I would be homeless because I hired you, right?”
“I made a mistake.” she said, falling on her knees. “It won't happen again. I promise you ma'am. I'll do better.”
“And how am I sure that it won't happen again, huh?” I asked, barking at her. “There is no guarantee that this won't happen again. If you'd to step out, what stops you from turning off the gas?”
“I was going to do that, but somehow it escaped my mind.” she said, her eyes suddenly moist with tears. “However, I will make sure it doesn't happen again.”
“Oh, it escaped your mind, right? I see.” I said, with a hint of sarcasm edging my lips. “Perhaps, when your pay comes in a little late, then I'll say the same words to you.”
“Don't do that to me ma'am, I beg of you.” she said, gripping the hem of my gown.
“Get those hands off of me before I lose my temper.” I said, my voice matching the hardness of my gaze.
As the words left my lips, she quickly let go of my gown and then dropped her head as her face grew warm with embarrassment.
“I am so sorry ma'am.” she said, a wedge of pain and tears breaking her voice into two. “I will be more careful, but please don't delay my pay.”
“Well, I hope the thing giving off that awful scent isn't what you're preparing for me to eat, or is it?” I asked, my brows merging into a savage line. “If you know what's best for you then I'd suggest that you do away with that and start over again.”
“Alright ma'am, I will.” she said, nodding her head.
“That doesn't mean it shouldn't be ready by 8pm.” I said, with an edge to my voice. “If it comes in later, then I'll still cut your pay, understood?”
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