Chapter 8

Alice made sure the house was locked up and all the maids were already in their rooms before she left for her room. 

Clara was busy with her phone, so Alice left her and went to her bedroom. She was not sure if she was okay. 

The head maid's room was much bigger than that of the normal maids. She was so tired, after a long day she could finally rest. She undressed and put on her nightie after freshening up. 

She lay on the bed and had a good night's rest. By 6 am the alarm woke Alice up.  The night was not long but she had a good rest. 

She got dressed in her clothes and went out, the maid was already gathered waiting for her. 

Alice walked to them and gave everyone their portion to do. Everyone is dismissed from doing their work. Alice called out. 

"Clara, wait. "

Clara turned, "Please be fast, I need to do my portion."

Alice smiled, "Okay, I will but can we at least leave this place to talk? "

Clara was reluctant to follow her. They went to a silent place. 

Alice held Clara's hand, "Clara, what's wrong?  You've been acting weird since morning. When I came into the room last night you were so busy with your phone and didn't even raise your head to look at me."

Clara turned her head, she didn't want to say anything. 

"Please, just tell me what got you angry. "

Clara folded her arm, "You were promoted all of a sudden just after working for a month here, while we that have been working for some years are still here working as just normal maids."

Alice sighed, and held Clara's hand, "And do you think I would dare boss you around? You know me, I won't give you too much work, and it's not like I won't work also."

Clara was still not convinced that she wouldn't later become like Grace. They were always the ones doing everything, she never touched anything after she was appointed as the head maid. 

Clara pouted. "Are you sure? It's not that I'm jealous but I don't want you to be like Grace. We were always tired and that doesn't mean that our work will be reduced the next day. "

Alice patted her hand, "Trust your girl. " 

They both laughed and just like that they resolved their differences. Alice was happy now that her friend was also happy. 

The McPherson's were just waking up. 

Margaret came out with boxes of different kinds and sizes. 

She sent a maid to call everyone out to receive their gifts. 

The four daughters of the MacPherson were excited. Karen, the eldest daughter, was the first person to receive her gift. 

It was a beautiful yellow dress that can be worn to a socialite party. 

Mia, the second daughter got a bracket, Anklet, necklace, and an earring. She was excited because it was one of the latest sets trending currently. 

Ava, the third daughter, got a brand new shoe. She loved having a collection of shoes. 

While Alexis, the fourth child got almost everything her sisters have. 

She gave the MacPherson couple a priceless antique and a painting of themselves on their wedding day. They both remember that beautiful day they got married. 

The four daughters saw that there was no gift left but there was still a person that hadn't gotten any. 

"What of Carson's gift?"

Margaret smiled widely, "What other gift could he want, he has me already, the most priceless gift ever. "

They all laughed out, it was lively with Margaret around. 

"Margaret go and get ready, we will start going very soon.” Carson said, keeping a straight face. 

The family thought that Carson was taking her out on a date, they all had something else in mind. 

Margaret went to her room to get ready. 

The food was served a while before they came downstairs. They had their fill and set out to leave. 

"Have fun." Alexis yelled. 

Carson gave her a look to keep quiet. 

The car was already waiting, it was ready to be driven by its owner. 

The drive was a little long. 

Margaret couldn't curb her curiosity, "So how many girls have you been with since when I've gone?”

Carson sniffed, "I've been with several women." 

Margaret was a little shocked. 

Carson realized he wasn't supposed to say that so he changed it to, "I was just joking, you should have known me by now."

Margaret grinned from ear to ear, "I thought you were serious, I would have been heartbroken because I've been keeping myself for you."

Carson stared at her for a while before getting his eyes back on the road. He doesn't want to lie to her, just like not wanting to create a relationship based on a lie. 

"To be sincere, I've slept with different women.”

Margaret's smile seized for a while, "It's okay, as long as you did not get any of them pregnant."

Margaret turned to the other side, she thought Carson was only for her. Ever since she heard from her parents that her marriage had been arranged with Carson she was so happy. She kept herself all because of him, not many people are keeping themselves for their husbands nowadays. 

Carson sped up the car, he wanted to get there quickly and leave quickly. Carson still wondered how she deals with her dad, he is just too strong-headed, and he only listens to himself. 

After a drive of forty minutes which felt like two hours, they finally arrived at the house. The maids were looking up and down to check who would come out of the car. 

Carson asked, "Didn't you inform your parents?" 

Margaret whispered, "It's a surprise."

Carson found it childish but still yet they are not his parents and he can't decide for her because their way of living varies from each other. 

Once Margaret got out of the car the maids burst out laughing and ran to her. They were happy to see her. During the time Margaret was here, she was a sweet young lady. And Carson is still looking at her with that same eye. But Margaret now is different.