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Chapter 7: The Hotel
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It's their first day working in Casa Roma. They received their own IDs, that they will use to scan each door. Serene was assigned in the cleaning department while Bailey was in the reception. Bailey was good on talking and she never got tired blubbering anywhere so the task suit her well. Their uniform was a combination of red and black. The top was red with a black lace and ribbon. The skirt is pastel cut and above knee. It was not advisable to wear stockings, or to request for a slack. The colar has a white line design. It was a relief that Edna allowed Serene to wear a flat black shoes instead of heels. She was allowed to wear her thick glasses. All of the hotelkeepers hair was pulled back in a bun. She also has to wear make up as it is part of the rules. Her make up is just light, her shoes was flat and her glasses was still thick. She looks like a young teacher in an all girls dormitory, except that she looks cuter and more innocent. “The CEO just arrived this morning and he
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It was a long night for Serene. Her energy is draining because of the insomnia, so when she left their dorm to work, she looks like a haggard zombie. Serene stopped the cart of cleaning materials when Linette, blocked her way.“Why you're still here?” she asked. She peeked on her wristwatch to check the time. Serene looked at her confused. They have a set of task and work to do, and it was included in the email attachment sent every morning. She was scheduled to clean Room 22 and Room 17. Of course she'll be heading to that room, yet she was confused of the question.Looking at Serene's reaction, Linette assumed she was clueless about the question. She sighed. She had told Bailey earlier to tell Serene that she was being summoned to the office, but it seems that Bailey hadn't told Serene about it.“Mrs. Edna wants to talk to you. She was expecting you in her office. She might be waiting for you now.” Linette is also curious why Mrs. Edna was looking for Serene. She was worried that S
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She woke up as early as four. It has been two days after she moved in the mansion, and started working as an assistant of the two senior maids while her real boss is away. She had cleaned the entire second floor and memorized all the passage, rooms and pathways in the whole house. She heard from Josie that Darrem will be back as early as 2AM. He normally land in the island at that time and will sleep to get rid off his jetlag. Serene has to serve him his breakfast. It was her first time doing the real work with the real boss, so it was making her all nervous. “What time he usually wake up?” Serene asked Maricar again. She had asked it before, but keep forgetting Maricar's response. She was too nervous to concentrate.“He'll ring the telephone in the kitchen when he woke up. Just make him a coffee after he gave us a call, okay? What matters is we are already preparing his breakfast,” Maricar answered while peeling a potato.“Then what should I do for now?” She was just standing there
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Darrem had reports to review. The peak season is fast approaching and he need to see if the whole island especially the hotel was ready for it. There where no complains from his guest, and all of them was satisfied of the service of the Casa. The food menu was also improved. There will be new set of women coming to work on the Var. The renovation of that club is almost complete. About the resort nearby, he was thinking of closing the beach for the meantime, one by one, to do a major clean up. Brixel stepped in his office, with a folder in his hand. Serene was next behind him with two cup of coffee on the tray. “What's that?” Darrem asked, looking at the folder his secretary just handed. Serene quietly serve the coffee on the desk. “A request of venue. The Farlington wants the Beach 2 to become their reception area and also the wedding venue. Greg made a reservation in the Avyss Hotel for their honeymoon, but he also bought a ticket in the Casa scheduled before his wedding. That du
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After her boss and his secretary left the house, Serene didn't waste any minute. She asked the two senior maid if she can sleep and rest for a day since her boss was in a business trip. The two allowed her because they know being Darrem's personal maid is a very exhausting and energy-draining work. She sleep for eight hours straight, and after waking up in the middle of the night, 10:50 PM to be exact, her insomnia hit her again so she decided to have a walk in the coast. Bailey join her outside. Since her friend started to work on the CEO's house, she never had any chance to ask her out for a beer. “I think you are enjoying his absence so well.” They are sitting on a picnic mat, four bottles of bear and snacks in front of them. The water was so calm and the night was dazzlingly beautiful.“I guess, yes,” she said trying to think of a better answer. She was happy that she finally got to rest, but having totally no work aside from cleaning a room that is already clean was also tirin
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Serene was still puzzled of why Bailey suddenly left in a hurry. She told Serene that she is sleepy, and she need a good rest. That was too random, but Serene just let it slide. She know that her friend was not in a good mood, and taking a rest would help her. Serene helped Josie with the grocery. She had been in the island for a week now but she haven't stroll around. It was nice that she able to join Josie on the car, and drive to the only grocery store in the island. She hadn't been paid yet so she only bought two chocolate bar, with the last coins in her purse. “So when will you clean the room? Don't tell me you plan to do it before the day of his arrival. Darrem controls his schedule so well. He might comeback sooner than you think.” Josie put five cans of tuna on the cart, and looks for mackerels in the shelves. Serene was the one pushing the cart. “I'll do it later. I'm just warming up. There is not much to clean in his room, so I'm expecting that I'll finish cleaning it in
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Bailey is supposed to party in the Var, but she decided to cancel it and settled in the open bistro in the beach. Cassie would not accompany her so she just called Serene. There are lots of bar in the island, but Bailey preferred this one since this is where Ethan work during the night. Ethan grinned as she watched Bailey in the distance. She was drinking alone in the corner. Her mind was drifting away from reality. Her mind was not in the bar, not in her skull either. It was so far from the island.”Looks like Bailey wasn't Bailey right now. Should I sympathize or rejoice?” Ethan commented, trying not to laugh at her.Bailey throw a glance at him, and mouthed, “Fuck off” angrily. Serene stepped inside the pub. There were neon lights inside, and few bare-footed customers. She searched for Bailey and find her talking to Ethan in the left corner of the counter. Ethan saw Serene approaching. He heard about Serene's promotion: from a hotelkeeper of Casa Roma to a personal maid of the CEO
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The moment Serene opened her eyes, she knew it will be the start of the real struggle. It's the day she has to face her boss, the same person she asked to sleep with her. It was embarrassing to even think of it. It's already 6 in the morning. She heard Darrem's arrival yesterday night but she pretends to be asleep. She cannot hide anymore unless she wants to be kicked out without a pay. Serene left her bed to shower. After showering for 15 minutes because she literally wanted to scrub her whole body and drown herself in the shower just to forget everything, she's done, all fresh and smelled like shampoo. She combed her hair and tied it into a bun. She's going to face her Darrem like before. She has to be professional. Her boss doesn't even recognize her so she has to stay relax. Serene just need to act normal in front of him and do her usual routine. “This isn't going to work,” she whispered to herself. “Everything is just so cr—”Serene almost jump to her feet, when the door of her
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“You are ready to meet my parents then?” Darrem asked Serene as soon she arrives at the house. Serene chuckled. He looks so adorable when he was excited. “Let me take a rest first.” Darrem gave her a loght kiss and assist her to their room. “They will love you no matter what. They are really nice.” Darrem was confident that there wouldn't be a problem with his parents. “I can't wait to meet them. You talk a lot about them and it makes me wonder about how they'll treat me.” Serene sat on the bed, taking off her sandals. Darrem joined her, kissing her cheeks. “They'll be nice. You don't have to be worried.” He looks so sincere for Serene to take that as a lie. Darrem settled everything. He would left the work for Brixel. His bestfriend know that this is important for them, finally introducing his fiancé to his parents.They fly to Boston, where his parents live. He informed them already about the purpose of their visit, and his parents got so excited about the news.“Oh, is she Ser
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Serene was awakened by the loud ring of her phone. She pulled the eye mask to the top of her head, and grabbed the phone that is just next to her. She didn't check the caller rather speak to it in a grown. “Who is this?” she asked to the other line. A voice came, feminine.“Vanna. This is Vanna, Serene.” Her lids alerted, pulling her body up. She cannot remember the moment she lend her number to her half-sister. How did she know her phone number?Vanna cleared her throat. “You need to come here. In the house. Dad wants to see you.” Her tone was alarming, for she cannot find any cheerness in it. Vanna never speak to her with this kind of tone. She knew something was up. She wanted to aks why but hold herself. Traveling back and meeting her Dad and his family is something she cannot say a good thing. Despite her inward refusal, Serene still gave her an okay.The call had totally sank her mood. She just descend the stairs and brewed her coffee. Everyone in the house including Maricar
CASA ROMA Chapter 26: Double Date
When Serene heard that the two had already made up, she persuaded Darrem to have a double date together with the reunited couple. “Please shove these paper away from your desk for just a day and let's have a get together.” Serene looked at him with begging eyes. “You just wanted to be with Bailey. Girls' date, not a double date,” he corrected her, but still grinning at the idea.“You can't say no at my request,” she hissed.“I'm afraid you are right. You had that effect on me Ms. Almirez.” Darrem left his chair to hugged her. When it's just the two of them, they usually cuddle. Serene allowed hugs and kisses but never intimate touch or anything beyond. Serene leaning on the desk, throw her arms on his neck and smiled to him. “I'm privileged, Mr. Roma.” Darrem bent down to kiss her but it was interrupted by the sudden opening of the door. They both pulled away and stared at Brixel. “I'm sorry to disturb you guys. Believe me I don't want to interrupt your private time together, but
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“It would be better if the maids are still unaware of our relationship,” Serene said and gracefully placed the tea on Darrem's desk.“Whatever you think is convenient,” Darrem replied. It's been days after the trip, and they haven't spoke with anyone in the house about the thing that is going on between them. The two maid seems clueless. Nothing really change between them. Serene was not fond of kinship and she don't show her affection so much so as Darrem. “Do you have plans this weekend? Let's go on a date again.” Serene smiled. She likes the idea. “Depends on what kind of date it was.” She pressed her lips, enjoying the dreamy sensation whenever she is with Darrem. He closed his laptop and lifted his eyes to Serene. ”Swimming is not a bad idea.”Serene nodded. She's been here for months yet she haven't tasted the salt of the sea of the island. “But I'm not gonna wear any revealing swim wear.”“Too bad, you can't swim with your maid uniform. Just wear something that is comfortabl
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Before their flight, Serene didn't forget to phone Bailey. She leaned on the balcony wall, and raised her phone right on her ears after her bubbly friend pick up the call. Bailey was still on her bed, scratching her nose. It was just five in the morning, and she is still dozzy because of hangover. She had more than enough tequila yesterday and loss her consciousness in the Var. She didn't even know how she gets in— except that she wasn't in her dorm. “Oh shit!” The loud cried had almost shaken Serene's eardrum. That was so loud and abrupt. "Are you okay? Did I call very early that you thought you're just dreaming?” She looked over the tall buildings and dazzling lights beyond but her mind was flying over what could possibly happened to her friend. Bailey continuously wagged her head. She put her palm in her heads, phone on her lap. “I'm in a different room. It's big, and white. Where am I? Oh Serene, please help me... I could kill myself right now. How did I get here?”Serene can'
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Serene woke up early as the sun rise. It is not because she is excited, she just can't sleep properly the whole night. It keeps on whispering on her ear: the idea that Darrem actually likes her. She cooked their breakfast, and kill her time reading the recipe book. Darrem who is as anticipated as Serene, just gargled his mouth wash and left his room. He smiled as soon as he sees Serene. “You're early,” he greeted and took an empty seat.Serene was still nervous. Meeting his eyes, is a total torture to her heart. She wasn't high schooler to feel this kind of affection. She should manage this like an adult, but it was her first to receive a confession as straight as that. “You want coffee?” she instead ask. She has to fix herself. She was hired to serve him, and not become comfortable around and got no use. Darrem nodded, but with a sudden hesitation. “You know you don't have to work for me that way. I don't want people to think I'm enslaving you or something.” He truly cared for Se
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As soon the two arrived at the hotel, Serene confronted Darrem. She wants to ask him about what he said earlier to her sister while they are in the car but she chose to ask him privately.“What did you just say to Vanna?” She wanted to hear his explanation, if he was joking around or he was serious, whatever it is this will lead to disaster. Darrem loosened his tie for a bit and surrendered his hands in the air. “Relax, Serene. Don't yell at me. Remember I'm the one paying you.” Serene frustratedly sighed. She sat on the sofa with her head down. She cannot imagine the scenarios tomorrow. She'll be meeting her dad and stepmother. Vanna seems convinced about Darrem's lie and this mess up everything.Darrem has no regrets about everything. He is not going to take his words back. Let Vanna think what he wants to think. “You are going to show up as my fiancé tomorrow, and from now on, you are not going to be my maid nor a hotel keeper, or a secretary. I'll be paying you to be my fiancé,
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The meeting was scheduled at 9:00 AM in the Vista Building. It was located not so far from the hotel they are staying. Serene woke up early to make breakfast, yes she do home cook for the day. It was not that she don't prefer the food in the hotel but her stomach wants a more specific food with her own recipe. She's not into foods made in other's kitchen, unless it is cooked by Maricar. “You are awake. I did a quick grocery earlier to make breakfast, Sir. I think it would be better if I cook, so I hope you'll like it.” Darrem just woke up, of course to brush his teeth and comb his healthy hair. That is his morning routine. He dried his hand using a clean towel and nodded. “Thanks. You are using the pocket money I gave to you in your bank account right?” Serene nodded. Darrem gives $100 dollars pocket cash for all his workers. It is for errands like this. He doesn't want to be asked for money when they are in travel or work. He doesn't also want his workers to pay for the expenses d
CASA ROMA Chapter 20: The Trip
It was a blessing that the whether was good that night. The two was dropped by the chopper at 8:00 PM, and drove to the hotel after. Darrem usually travel with Brixel but he cannot travel with him today, because his parents had been hunting him. His parents was really serious about the arrange marriage between Brixel and Serene's sister. Darrem glanced at Serene who sit beside him.“Don't you talk with any of your family? Vanna never reached you out?” It seems like Serene has no idea about most of the Almirez’ whereabouts. Serene looked his way. She didn't expect that Darrem would open up this conversation. She was truly uncomfortable talking about that family she disowned and who disowned her as well. “I cut ties with them years ago. They doesn't know my contact that's why,” she answered. She wasn't curious about her father's family anyway. It was true that Vanna was good to her and is a good sister, but the day she left, she promised herself that she would never to involve herse
