Chapter 2.

Emma.

“Miley! For the last time, there's no way I'll sell my body to any man.” I exclaimed at the blond hair girl through the phone. 

After that encounter, I have been trying to find a job that could pay off dad’s treatment.

“And yes Emma! I said I get it but where do you want to find a kind of job that could afford for your dad’s treatment? I can't lend you too much money, you know.” She retorted with the same energy.

I sighed.

“Look, I know how difficult it is for you this period, especially in New York, but the only thing you can do right now is to sell yourself which I definitely do not encourage you to do unless a miracle wants to transpire that money will just come sprinting down the sky unto where you are right now.” She said, talking from experience of being a banker.

“Ugh! This isn't the time to be joking, Miley. I'm emotionally downcast right now.” I sniffled into the phone.

She kept quiet for a while before speaking up.

“I really didn't want you to go for this kind of work, really, but there's this household thats waiting to hire housekeepers with over a pay of 650$. You could go for it. I believe if you work for about 3 years. You'll be competent to pay up, what do you think?”She declared.

650$? Not bad.

“Are you joking?” I asked.

“I know the pay is high for just working as a maid but I wouldn't joke in a situation like this.”She assured me, I could already feel the sincere smile she gave.

“Thanks Miley, you really got my back huh? I don't know what I'll do without you.”

“Haha, it's okay, I'll email you the details. Talk to you later, baby.” She made a smooching sound before we exchanged goodbyes and finally ended the call.

By the time Miley sent the necessities, I quickly applied, not bothering to review the little details of the application. I surprisingly got hired two hours after I applied and was to resume the next week. I was so happy I got employed.

Free food, rent free, even uniforms were going to be provided. I informed Sophie about the news when she got home from school. We both jubilated by ordering pizza and watching a romance film which had us dying with oppression.

The day of resumption finally came. I had gathered the things I needed.

“I promise, I'll always send some cash. Make sure to take care of yourself, you can go to parties but dont spend a penny. Let your friends be the ones to spend on you. Hear me?” Sophie nodded profusely before we hugged.

“Goodbye Sophie.” I finally gave her one last kiss before we separated ways.

The drive to the household took about 45 minutes knowing New York city was a busy place. I paid the cab driver when I arrived seeing him storm off the road.

Turning around, my eyes were met with the biggest gate I've ever seen in my life. I didn't see a small gate so I knocked on the hard metal gate which showed no reaction at all. 

My eyes finally caught a gate intercom just by the side. I proceeded and pressed on the black dot, waiting to get a reaction.

The huge gate finally opened and I stepped in.

“Woah…” 

The road trails far up to the huge mansion. The sides were beautifully gardened by huge green trees with ornamentals richly designed by the rhizomes of tree roots. The grasses lay smoothly on the rich soil and the natural scent gave the air a pleasing smell.

I walked up to the front as I adored the huge place. The sky was really blue today which complimented the green of the huge garden. Very captivating.

A woman stood up the porch as I approached her. She wore a maid outfit which gave me the hit that she's the one that'll be attending to me. Her hair was tied up in a bun with a maid hat fastened around her head.

“Good day ma, My name is Emma Addison. I applied as a maid for this household and my resume is meant to be today.” I politely said.

She nodded, “Come in with me.”

We made our way through the beautiful house. She introduced herself as Dorota before she started describing places in the building and what needed to be done there. 

Finally we reached the back door. We stepped out before I was met with a small building.

“This is maids region. You'll be staying here.” Dorota declared. She wasn't really much of a nice person, in fact she was harsh and blunt. I didn't really like the energy she gave. It seemed like she was tired of the job by the way she just lazily said some things.

If you're tired, why don't you just quit?

By the time we entered, I was met with 4 rooms.

“Your room is the last one, you have a roommate. Make sure to never leave this place without your maid uniform on. I hope you hate your stay here.” 

With that, she disappeared into the main house leaving me in utmost shock. 

Okay, that was unexpected.

My roommate's name was Alice, she had a height of 5’2, very short knowing I was 5 '4 which was still short but I was taller. Alice turned out to be a very loud person, so apparently, she was always talking.

“I ain't gonna lie, I'm already tired of this place.” she faked sobs using her right hand to wipe her invisible tears. Such a Drama Queen.

“Why do you say so?” I asked out of curiosity.

“Oh! Where do I begin? I've only been here for a month and that psychic woman whose name is Dorota, more like Dora the pokenoser, has made my stay here abominable. She will literally make you want to leave this place. I don't know but I think she has an obsession with the Koch’s household.” She threw her hands in the air in frustration.

“Koch’s household?” I said too quickly.

“Uhm… Yeah, one of the richest families in the whole of America.” she bluntly said.

It couldn't be the Koch I know right? Nah, it's not possible.

“Okay, so could you continue on the things I need to know?”

She beamed, blabbering and hearing her words nonstop.