Abigail's POV***With heavy eyelids and a weary body, I could feel the weight of fatigue pressing down on me as I lay there, gazing up at the ceiling. Lying there and falling into a deep sleep seemed like the most appealing option, I was starting to let my tiredness take over.Slowly, the image of the ceiling disappeared from my sight and I found myself sleeping peacefully.Kate was just out for a moment and I was sure that she would be back any moment.Though it would be embarrassing if she caught me in a situation like this. A part of me prayed silently for her to spend more time outside.I didn't want anyone to ruin my sleep, not even Kate.The sound of the door opening awakened me from my sleep. My eyes struggled to open, fighting the heaviness of fatigue, but eventually they managed to open just enough to see what was going on.'Kate must be back' I thought to myself, panic setting in.My limbs felt heavy and sluggish as I tried to sit up. The bed seemed to be pulling me back d
Third POV***Henry walked into the room, his mind already anticipating the affectionate kiss he had come to expect from Abigail. But as he crossed the room, the lack of her presence was immediately obvious. The room was quiet, lacking the warmth and energy that usually greeted him when he arrived. Henry's brow creased with concern, a look of disappointment appeared on his face."Abigail" Henry called out, thinking that she was in the bathroom.He got not reply but he didn't think much about it. He just assumed that she didn't hear his voice.Henry walked to the bedside table, his hands holding the gifts he had bought for Abigail. He put them down gently. The small collection of gifts that Henry had lovingly selected for Abigail were mostly comprised of : heartfelt notes, sweetly decorated cards, and elegant boxes of chocolate, all carefully chosen to express his love for her on the approaching Valentine's Day. He cursed under his breath as he stared at the red big present, If Abiga
Third POV***Henry's patience snapped, his voice ringing with the unmistakable tone of a man pushed too far. "Abigail!" he shouted, the veins in his temples throbbing as his eyes burned with a red-hot intensity.Henry's eyes widened in disbelief, refusing to accept what his senses told him. He squeezed his eyes shut and then opened them, as if blinking could erase the scene before him.Abigail laid on the bed, completely naked and a man slept beside her, his back turning to face Henry.The man's body twitched in response to Henry's voice. With a slow turn, he twisted in bed, his face emerging from beneath the sheet as he shot Henry a smug, knowing grin.The man's voice dripped with arrogance as he addressed Henry, his tone laced with a derisive sneer. "What's it to you, pal? Can't you see I'm busy here? My love and I are having a little quality time together. So why don't you turn around and walk right out that door before I have to drag you out myself?”His gaze fell on Abigail, he
Abigail's POV***I still didn't know how I was able to get out of the motel alive.Barely any time had passed before the paralyzing grip of my weakness had released me, and I found myself standing on my own two feet again, bewildered at the sudden restoration of my strength. It was as if a divine hand had intervened to make this miracle possible.I had to pick my belongings and run out of there as fast I could.With a heavy heart and a trembling hand, I found myself facing the grand entrance to Henry's mansion, tears brimming in my eyes and threatening to spill.My hands trembled as I clenched them into fists, trying in vain to hide the clammy sweat that was pooling in my palms. Barely able to breathe, my hands shook as I leaned against the cold metal gate, feeling as if the walls of the mansion were closing in on me, making me feel suffocated and claustrophobic.No I didn't deserve this, Kate shouldn't have done this to me, I felt super dumb for believing her lies.I could still re
Abigail's POV***"That isn't possible Henry, I'm not going to stay in the maid quarters." I finally found my voice and I retorted calmly, making my stances clear.He didn't reply, instead he made another announcement."If Abigail dares set foot within the grounds of this mansion, it shall spell disaster for all those under my watch. She is nothing but a lowly servant, destined to fulfill her duties in the maids quarters. This is not a mere suggestion, but a commandment to be obeyed without question or hesitation. Abigail is only permitted to work as a maid, and she must never leave the servant quarters to enter the main house. Do I make myself clear?”The workers obeyed their young master, each one answering “Yes Young master” in unison."Good. You are all dismissed."One by one, the workers and maids exited the room, their footsteps fading away. When the last one left, silence fell upon the spacious living room, leaving only Henry and I in its grand, empty space.A small chuckle esc
Abigail's POV***"Miss Abigail "I reluctantly turned back to look at the familiar voice. It was none other than Hazel, she walked towards me in increased footsteps.My lips curved up into a fake smile and I greeted warmly."Hey Hazel, please call me by my name.""I'm sorry about what happened, if you want, I can show you to the maid's quarters. It's not really that bad, I promise to make you happy." Hazel held my hands which came as a shock to me, I let her lead the way.I had been searching for the maid's quarters for over an hour,I figured it would be nice to have someone to show me around."Oh and I forgot to thank you, I heard about what happened to the loan sharks, they have left the city and rumor has it that they will never come back.""You should thank the Young master and not me." I frowned, Henry should be the one to take the credit and not me.Hazel nodded her head, as if understanding that I wasn't in the mood to speak about the things related to him."You should give hi
Abigail's POV***I have been in the maid's quarters for five days now, and I have to say, the experience has been pretty ‘meh’. Not terrible, not great, just…in the middle. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't that bad, but it’s not exciting either.They treated me with respect, but I felt out of place. Hazel and Aria had tried to cheer me up when I was down, sometimes successfully, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I didn’t belong. As much as their kindness and friendship helped, there was still a part of me that felt absent, an emptiness that even their companionship couldn't quite fill.Was I happy? I still couldn't answer that question. I had stayed for a long time without seeing my son and it felt like a part of my flesh was ripped away from my skin.I wanted to see him. I missed him so much that sometimes I tried sneaking into the main mansion but I was always denied entry or caught in the act.Stepping outside, I heaved a heavy sigh as the maids scurried about, their arms full of
Third POV***I apologize, sir, but I regret to inform you that the young master departed from the mansion no more than two minutes prior to your visit. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause," the butler stated, his tone conveying the utmost respect for the authority before him.Zayn stood with his hands in his pockets, clearly puzzled. He had expected to find Henry in the mansion since the Brundeen company was on break, which usually meant the young master would be home. However, the butler’s words revealed that Henry had recently departed, leaving Zayn wondering about the reason for his absence.He nodded his head and gave the butler a dismissive wave. He decided that he would stay here for a while, maybe Henry would show up anytime soon.Three minutes had passed without any sign of Henry, and Zayn’s boredom was beginning to creep in. The thought of stepping out to the hall for some drinks while he waited was becoming appealing to him.Despite his desire for a drink, Zayn