Saw her

Michael's POV

I was still fuming , why would my Dad bring me here, It's not that I didn't like it, but this place was flooded with memories of my Late Mother and it hurt so much staying here. So I have decided to hate it.

I was pretty sure my Dad just wanted to dumb me here so he could go on and make money, that's all his good at after all.

I did not say much on our flight here because, we were with some of the workers and I didn't want to cause a scene before he decided he didn't want a son. Deciding to send me away was more than enough scar.

I headed down to tell my Father, I will not stay here and I will be leaving this house tomorrow.

As I headed down, I saw my Dad talking to an Elderly woman and her Daughter, my guess, there was a little resemblance.

The girl was really pretty, she was probably the most beautiful I have seen, okay maybe I'm exaggerating but she was fine. She seemed mixed cause she wasn't as dark skinned as her mum, and she had blue eyes. My dad mentioned my new nurse was from Nigeria. And I did my little research, Nigerian definitely did not have Blue eyes, she was unique I guess, her hair was dirty brown and it seemed curly, it was packed in a bun so I could not really tell if it was long or short. She had a cute accent not as thick as her mum's own , she sounded a bit British if my ears were working okay.

Maybe she stayed here schooled perhaps , I couldn't tell. She wasn't so tall ,5'5 if she was tall. I decided not to cause a scene in front of guests. Or maybe you are just shy and embarrassed of throwing a tantrum in front of the fine lady, the voice in my head spoke. I quickly shook it off as I headed back to my room. I hated being here, I hated it there were memories of my mother everywhere.

This place reminded me of my childhood days when I was normal, when I was me, when my Dad loved me and now he brought me back here to punish me.

I could not decide which was worst, the knowledge of my dad bringing me here to dump me and leave me in the hands of Nurses and maids or the memories of my mother floating my mind, how I wish she was here, how badly I needed to talk to her. She was the only person who understood me , because of her I got better, I became normal.

I had only become worst after she passed away, I knew she would be disappointed in what I had become. But I hope she understood that I couldn't do it without her.

" I'm sorry Mum," I whispered to the emptiness if my room as I leaned my head against the wall, closing my eyes.

Soon I sat on my bed, as I unfolded my box and started arranging my clothes into my wardrobe, I could start doing things for myself if I wanted my Dad's love, so he wouldn't keep me here for long.

It was so much work, I did not realize how much work this was, the maids really worked hard. I thought as I arranged my shirts on the rack, according to colours, just how my Mum used to do it.

Soon I heard a door opening, I went into the room, but my door was still locked, I still heard movements. I hoped the maids still remembered that this was my wing of the house and nobody was allowed here.

I stepped out and noticed the room opposite mine was open, I stepped in and saw the new House maid , Miriam or Mara, I wasn't sure really. She was changing the sheets on the bed and dropping in soaps in the bathroom like someone was coming here. I hoped not. We would frustrate anyone that stayed here until they left, the voice in my head spoke and I completely agreed for once today.

" What are you doing" I said angrily as she walked out of the bathroom . She was startled of course and almost fell down, of course I was tempted to let her fall , but instead I quickly moved to her and held her before she could reach the floor.

She kept looking at me, like she was lost or something.

"Are you okay" I asked more calmly before she would freak out and make us lose balance . I don't like falling down .

"Uhmm yes yes, I'm okay, Gosh I'm sorry" she said as she released herself from my hold, her face turning a brighter shade of pink.

" So?" I said as I studied the weird girl before me,

" huh so ?? I don't understand sorry sir" she said politely and she sounded scared.

" What are you doing in here" I repeated myself

" Mr Gary asked me to get it set up for Ms Martins Daughter" she said as she stood still, looking anywhere but at me.

" Okay" I said as I walked out of the room and entered mine slamming my door hard.

I can't believe my dad would dare cross me and bring someone else into my wing of the house, this was my space. I was literally on the verge of explosion.

Why was it that every time I wanted to get better , take a step forward. My dad found a way to pull me back, make me worst. I was so furious and I was trying hard to be good be better, though not for honest reasons but I wanted to try. I went out to meet my Dad but I was still upset,I wanted to be reasonable

" Miriam" i said as i stepped into the room opposite mine.

" It's actually Mara, Sir" she corrected me politely

" ok, and stop calling me Sir" I said in monotone, before she could reply , I continued talking

" tell  my dad I won't come down for dinner, my dinner should be brought up to my room" i said as I walked out without waiting for a response.

Soon after my dinner was brought into my room, I heard movements in the other room and I fought not to go over there. But I just held it within. Soon Mara came in and took out my plates . She was so pretty too, she was tall, almost my height, she had brown eyes they looked sharp like a cat, like she could see your soul and long black hair which she packed in a low ponytail. She was too young to be wasting her summer in this house, maybe she was saving for school or whatever, she wasn't my business.

I went to have my bath, and I heard someone knocking, who could it be. It was possibly my Dad coming to talk to me about my rude behavior, missing dinner when we had company. I could not care less, we were all under one roof and I would still meet the new nurse eventually.

I stepped out of the bathroom, and my door opened, I thought I locked it, turning I saw the prettiest blue eyes looking at me in surprise or was it shock.

" Get out" I barked and she stood still , looking at me. I used the opportunity the check her out more, she looked more formal in a gown and her hair neatly pack , she was probably headed  for dinner.

"Are you deaf" i shouted, pouring out part of my anger on her.

" Noo " she replied sounding confused

" then get out" she quickly left the room, she leaned against my door for a bit before she entered her room and I quickly locked my door

Shit I thought, I messed up again.

I didn't know what to do, should I apologize to her or not. I didn't want to deal with that, I was exhausted and I needed to rest.

I quickly changed into my night wear and laid on my bed reflecting my day as I let the darkness take over me