Nine months seemed to fly by for Alice and Carson. They spent the time getting ready for their new baby, turning the guest room into a pretty nursery with soft yellow walls and cute animal pictures. Charlie was excited to be a big brother and would often talk to Alice's growing tummy.On a warm spring day, Alice felt the first signs that the baby was coming. Carson rushed her to the hospital, his heart beating fast with excitement and worry. After many hours of waiting and Alice being very brave, they finally heard the sound they had been waiting for - the cry of their new baby."It's a girl!" the doctor said, holding up the tiny, pink bundle.Alice and Carson looked at each other with tears in their eyes. Their baby girl was here, and she was perfect."What should we name her?" Carson asked softly, as he held his daughter for the first time.Alice smiled, remembering a name they had talked about. "How about Hope? Because she brings us so much hope and joy."Carson nodded, his eyes sh
Working as a maid for the MacPherson's"Alice, go and serve Mister Carson tea in the garden. Make two cups. he has a visitor"Yes, Miss Grace," Alice sat up. She had been lying quietly in her quarters and resting when the head maid, Grace, came. She grumbled and got up from bed; she had just wanted to get a nice sleep right before Grace came. She could have sent anybody else; the other maids are not busy. It was clear she was purposely targeting her.She went and prepared the tea while mumbling. After she was done, she brought the tea to the garden where Sir Carson was staying.Carson was the only son of her boss, MacPherson. The MacPhersons were a very powerful family. They're wealthy and well-connected in the government and military. The MacPhersons were a huge family, and they had five girls with their nephews and cousins visiting now and then.She heard from the other maids that serving in the MacPhersons' family wasn't easy. The children look down on us and mostly don't talk to u
He is a neat freak"That's why she is latching onto Master Carson like a cow flea; she wants to marry into the MacPherson family since that's the only way she can help her family. What a gold digger.""Don't speak like that; she was just trying to help her family.""Why are you even defending her? Didn't she hurt you?""I know, it's just that she reminded me of myself.""Don't compare yourself to that bitch; you aren't anything like her," Clara insisted."Okay, I have heard you; I want to bathe now; it's getting late." She dragged herself to the washroom; she slid inside the bathtub and felt relaxed. She had been working throughout the morning and hadn't rested a bit.Next day, she woke up early in the morning as usual. She attempted her morning chores. As usual, Grace gave her extra work. Throughout the day, she tried to avoid Carson. She didn't like him one bit, especially after what happened yesterday.In the afternoon, she was walking down the long corridor when she saw Carson com
One Night stand with the MacPherson's only sonShe started talking to him, convincing him that he would still find a girl that likes him. "Besides, this might have happened for a good reason," she added.She didn't say much after that. Carson had calmed down, and considering he was drunk, he might not even register everything she said. The two of them sat on the kitchen floor, each with their own thoughts. Carson was the first to speak up."Can you please help take me to my room?" He requested. I nodded immediately; considering he was drunk, he might not be able to find his way to his room. She helped him up, holding him across the shoulder; she helped him to his room.Inside the room, she helped him to the bed, but he stumbled and the two fell on top of the bed with Carson on top of her. She tried to push him away; her face was burning hot. But he remained unmoving and didn't even budge. He raised his head and looked at her."I didn't know you are this beautiful, Alice," he said, sta
Head Maid Grace Is FiredAfter bathing, Alice walked out of the bathroom feeling refreshed. She could at least walk normally now."Madam Grace had asked for you," Clara said. "I told her you were bathing, and she was angry, saying that you were only supposed to bathe after you attempted your morning chores.""What did I ever do to that lady?" She lamented."Don't mind her; it's because you are very beautiful. Mrs. Grace hates people that are too beautiful; you are not the first person.""Is she sick?""Who knows; come, let's go before she starts barking."The two left the room and went to do their work. Alice went to help the chef in the kitchen. It was her turn to help."You are here," the chef smiled when she saw her."Yes, Chef Amelia." She and the chef had a good relationship. The middle-aged lady handed her some vegetables. "Help me cut these."She took the vegetables to watch them. The head maid walked in. "What do you think you are doing, Alice?"Alice looked at her in confusio
Margaret returns to the countryAlice came to the garden looking nervous; she didn't know what she would be expecting in this meeting. A woman was standing in the garden, caressing the flowers. She was wearing a purple gown and looked so beautiful and ethereal. She was no one else than the madam of the house, Mrs. MacPherson.Alice walked up to Mrs. MacPherson and greeted her."You sent it to me, ma?" She asked."Yes, you are Alice, right?" She asked without turning."Yes, ma.""I heard of what happened from my son. I am really sorry for how you are treated. It was a little neglect from me; I didn't know that Grace would turn out like this." She apologized."It's nothing, ma; you don't need to apologize.""If you say so. My son said you are the most capable for the new head maid position. What do you think? Are you really that capable? Can you really take up the position?"Alice was hesitant at first but quickly thought it through. If she becomes the head maid, not only will her workl
"Engagement? Yeah, engagement, I don't have anything to say about it. "Margaret was speechless, "Haven't you heard anything about it? "That was when Carson realized that he had just been bluffing since morning. He laughed it off, "Yes, I'm aware. I'm a little bit stressed out so don't mind any of my words."Margaret was relieved and happy to hear that. While Carson on the other hand didn't know why he was doing that. Stuttering and getting nervous which was unlike him. Margaret hugged his arm, "Just rest while you are in my arms. " Carson tried to remove her hand but the girl was stubborn and refused to understand what his action meant. Carson closed his eyes. After some minutes they finally arrived at the house. The car was packed in the parking lot, and Margaret and Carson got out of the car. Alice came out with two maids to help with the luggage. She was informed a minute before their arrival. She felt betrayed, even though there was nothing between them. She walked past Ca
Alice had gone to the kitchen to cook with Chef Amelia. Upon seeing her, Amelia smiled."What's for dinner today?" Alice asked."Don't worry, just assist me with slicing the peppers," Chef Amelia replied.Alice did as she was instructed; the aroma of the food was already enough to fill Alice.An hour later, they had finished cooking. Alice yawned, "Although I'm already familiar with your cooking, I haven't seen you cook this ever before."Chef Amelia, while cleaning up, said, "Yes, Miss Margaret came to ask me especially to cook this. It's her favorite."Alice scowled, surely displeased, "She is not the madam of the house yet, and she's already ordering us around."Chef Amelia just smiled, "Help me take this to the dining area.""Aunty, wait. Let me go and call the maids to do that. You will not serve them; let the maids do it," Alice said before running off to do so.The family was already sitting, waiting for food to be served. Margaret was also there, wearing short pajamas, smiling