THE NEW JOB

LEO'S POV :

I was mad at Jack for taking that girl wherever he took her to and I was definitely going to deal with him, I promised myself, but that was going to be later for now. I thought of just going home to sleep if possible. When I got home, my body guards were surprised to see me back from school this early. 

I told my bodyguard, "Call Jack, tell him to come and see me today; it can't exceed today." I told my bodyguard, climbing up the stairs and heading to my office, forgetting that I was supposed to sleep. I arrived at my office, took out the files I needed to sign, and began signing them one by one.

After I was done, I went to my room to take a nap as I had planned earlier. 

I went to the bathroom to wash my face or probably take my bath. I wasn't so sure of what I wanted to do. I got nearer to the bathtub, " Guess it's a bath then," I said, noticing stains on some sides of the floor, showing that it wasn't properly cleaned. I became irritated immediately. 

I hastily picked up a mop beside me and cleaned the whole bathroom again until it was sparkling clean before I went ahead to have my bath. I was about to sleep when I noticed a strand of hair on my pillow. I was furious at who dared lie on my bed. 

" These stupid maids! How dare they !" I yelled. 

Immediately, I summoned the maids that cleaned my room. They came in 30 seconds after I had them summoned. They were about five, looking terrified and trying to catch their breath at the same time. They had probably been running. 

" Who among you laid on my bed?" I asked without getting any response. Instead, they all stood there looking at me with fear. 

" Are you guys deaf?" I asked, this time shouting. I noticed one of them was already crying, which irritated me. 

Then I saw them looking at a girl in her late twenties who was already crying. I knew she was the one. I was about to ask her if she was the one. Before I could continue, she started begging me, claiming she slipped and fell on my bed. 

"Why were you so careless that you slipped? and it didn't occur to you that you were to change the bed sheet? " I asked her. She knew fully well that I don't like people coming into contact with me or my things. 

And you guys, when you saw her slip, you didn't know what to do? Who cleaned my bathroom? " A young woman standing at the back raises her hand. 

You didn't even clean my bathroom well; I had to clean it myself. "I'm curious where you guys came from, geez."I said, staring at them while they all looked down, fidgeting with their fingers. 

"Clean my room now, you lazy assholes !" I demanded. I went to get my jacket so I could leave the house and go anywhere, but not here, not in my house. 

" And one more thing, you are all fired. I hope you are happy." I slammed the door and left, heading to my car. 

"Sir, do you need anything?" My body guard asked 

I just told Mrs. Kate to employ more maids. I just fired those lazy things in charge of my room. I could see him making a phone call. I was sure he was calling Mrs. Kate. 

I kept on driving, although I didn't have a stop. The only place I go to when I need peace and to be alone is my personal swimming pool, which occupies a very large room in my house, but today I didn't feel like going there. It was as if I was driving round and round until I was tired. 

When I noticed I had been driving for two hours, I decided to go home. I was hungry. I parked my car in front of an eatery and brought out my phone to call my bodyguard to inform the maids that I was on my way back and wanted my dinner ready before I got back, or else they were all going to be dead, as I have done before, a few days after I killed my father. 

Then I started my engine, ready to leave. Then something caught my attention. In front of the eatery, I saw a girl outside crying, begging her boss to pardon her and also give her a second chance I didn't see her face and I didn't care; it was none of my business. I immediately drove off with my car. 

I got home and found my dinner ready. It was served by Mrs. Kate herself. 

"Sir, how many maids would you like me to hire?" she asked me, holding a sheet of paper to jot. 

" About six would be fine for now," I answered, and continued with my food. 

" Hmm, sir, what age rate would you like?" 

"Geez Mrs. Kate, you want this food to choke me to death. You can't wait till I am done eating ugh... Well, the age rate should be from 18 to 23. Can I eat now?" I was already getting irritated by her dumb questions. After dinner, I went to my room to sleep.

I liked what I saw. My room was sparkingly clean. I took off my jacket, laid on my bed to gather strength,then I headed to the bathroom to have my bath. Immediately I hit the bed, I slept. 

CLARA'S POV

I woke up the next day realizing that I had forgotten to take my bath. I guess my decision to rest before bathing was a pretty bad idea. I went to take my bath immediately and started preparing for school, although I didn't feel like going, but I got to. 

I got home, had my bath and slept. I didn't even wait for mum to return. I knew I had to start job hunting. I needed money to support mum. I heard when the room door creaked open, but I just kept on sleeping. 

I woke up the next morning with a terrible headache. It was really bad. I went to the kitchen. Mum, as usual, was in the kitchen preparing breakfast, and lucky for me, she was done. I ate and took a pain reliever.

Surprisingly, mum didn't talk about school. I guess she must have heard what happened, and no doubt it must have been my sister that told her. I kept on wondering how she felt about the incident, coupled with the fact that I had lost my job. 

No wait, she doesn't know I lost my job, right? I was lost in my thoughts. I didn't even hear my sister calling. 

" Hmm yeah, you were saying?" I asked her, smiling, trying to hide my sad, worried-looking face. 

" I know you lost your job. It's fine. I know you will get a better one. Stop thinking about it. Speaking of better ones, my friend told me about a vacancy in a very big mansion,they need housemaids." She paused for a while and continued. "So I went there yesterday evening to find out the requirements and also to make some inquiries," she said, smiling, as if working as a housemaid was a feat to be proud of.

"I can't work as a housemaid. It means I will be leaving you and mum to live with some strangers who will end up mistreating me. And their pay ? I am sure it is low as usual. Would I even be allowed to go to school and hm "I was interrupted. 

" Exactly, I wasn't even done. So yes, you would be living there. You would also be allowed to go to school from there because you are still a student. The woman in charge assured me of that. Plus, they pay awesomely well. You know, I would have taken this job, but one of their requirements was age 18-23 and I am 24, so I can't be accepted, but guess how much they pay," she asked, looking straight into my eyeballs. 

" Hmmmm, w...ell hm... maybe." I didn't even finish when she shouted $10,000"

"Wh-what? No way, you are kidding, right? "Are you for real?" I asked, looking shocked with my jaw dropped. The pay is far from what I expected it to be. Wow, I was so in for this job as long as it made mum happy and, besides, the money was going to go a long way in helping us. Mom could even stop working if everything goes well. 

" But what of you and mum? I don't want to leave you guys," I asked her. As much as I wanted the job, my family came first. 

"Well, did I tell you that you would be coming back every weekend?" Jenny said, walking towards Mom, holding her hands. They were both staring at me. 

" What!? "That is great then", I looked at mum. Jenny was holding her tightly and they were still waiting for a reply. They didn't want to force me, although I knew they wanted me to take this job. It was written all over their faces. 

" Alright then, I will try my luck." I could see how happy they were. It has been a while since I saw my mom this happy.

Before I could join in their celebration, Jenny had already brought out a form for me to fill in and was directing me on how I was going to go about with the registration. I had an interview tomorrow, so that was the shocking aspect. I wonder if housemaids go for interviews before getting employed. Well, I must try my best not to be late. 

I spent my day at home preparing for the interview. I searched the internet for any possible questions that I might be asked. I thought about the fact that I didn't go to school today. I had missed today's class. I had nobody to borrow a note from. 

I thought aloud that I could borrow Jack's note if he would lend it to me. Then I remembered that monster and I became scared. I didn't want to see his face. I had an interview tomorrow. Was I even going to go to school? I forgot to ask Jenny what time the interview was starting before she left for work. But either way, I would just prepare for school.