Mia stared at Victoria refusing to back down, Alice in the other hand had begun saying her prayers. She knew the kind of person Victoria was, it would be a miracle if both of them didn't get sacked today.
" Not only do you dare to stop me from correcting my staff, you also talked back at me. Who in the hell do you think you are?" Victoria yelled, her face crunched in anger and her chest moving up and down quickly.
She was shocked at the audacity of the new maid. No one, not even her brother had ever talked to her this way before in her life!
" Who I am doesn't matter. Just because we work for your brother doesn't mean you can speak to us or even hit us any how you please". Mia said calmly, secretly enjoying how riled up Victoria was getting.
Alice on the other hand was having a heart attack. Mia was making things worse for them, why was she not seeing it.
" What is going on here?" Lilly walked in on the situation, her footsteps slowed down when she saw her aunt.
" Aunt Victoria... I thought you were coming tomorrow?"
" Yes, I was supposed to come tomorrow, but chose to arrive today. Is that a problem? " Victoria answered without taking her eyes off Mia.
Mia looked between Victoria and Lilly
She had to leave with Lilly to do her job, but she feared that if she did leave, Victoria would take out her anger on Alice.
And idea suddenly came to her head.
The best option was to make Victoria leave to her room, that way she would be sure that the lady won't do anything to Alice... Not now anyways.
" Ms Victoria, you just arrived, you're yet to see your bedroom, please allow someone escort you there". She said with a shrug, like it was the most normal thing to say.
Victoria eyes widened even more.
Who was this girl! How could she speak to her so... So ... So leisurely! Victoria wondered glaring at Mia.
The girl was wearing a uniform... So that meant she was a worker in the house, then what the hell gave her the guts to speak to she in such a brazen manner.
Could it be that her brother was sleeping with her?
Victoria clenched her hands into a fist.
She ehad to find out more about the girl before she could do anything to her, because by the looks of it, Mia didn't look like someone she could easily get rid of.
" What is your name?" Victoria asked with gritted teeth.
" Mia... It's Mia". Mia answered with a delectable smile. It was like she was purposely mocking Victoria, and Alice noticed it.
Alice felt like she would faint if Mia did any other disrespectful thing to Victoria. For God sake, the girl didn't know how vicious Victoria could truly be. She was literally digging her own grave!
Mia... The name rang in Victoria's ears.
She would have to ask her brother about her when he gets home.
But until then, she had to leave before she would completely lose her temper.
She turned towards Lilly whose feet were still glued to the ground she stood on. She looked visibly frightened of Victoria, and Mia could tell.
" My little niece... I'll be seeing you later". Victoria said before walking up the stairs.
The other maids present there gasped when they saw Victoria just walk away without any other word. At first they were so surprised when Mia held their boss's sister hand from hitting Alice, that no words came to their lips.
They could only stare amazed at the girl's stupidity.
What made the new maid so brave?
When they had seen Mia openly defile the boss's sister by speaking back to her, they had thought she was done for.
But now, few minutes had passed, Mia was still standing... And not in tears, rather it was Victoria was walked away... It was quite... Well refreshing.
Though they mourn her for what might happen next, but now they also view Mia in a different light.
They respected her.
Nobody had ever stood up to Victoria like that... Absolutely no one, not even their little mistress.
Few seconds after Victoria left, Lilly still remained unmoving, it was like the little witch was lost in thoughts.
" Lilly... Lilly" Mia called out trying to get her attention.
Mia had to walk towards her and tap her before the girl was came back to reality.
" Lilly, what's wrong?" Mia asked worriedly.
This was the first time she was seeing her little witch so disturbed.
Lilly shook her head, murmuring a nothing, but it was clear to everyone there that something was bothering her.
Mia looked around and noticed that no one seemed bothered by the little girl's change in attitude, it was like they were expecting it. Something was wrong, she could feel it.
" Let's got to your room". Mia said taking Lilly's hand before walking up the stairs with her.
All they way they were walking, Lilly kept her head down like a cat that had just been drenched in rain.
Mia was indeed very confused. Why was this woman coming such power?
When they got to the room, Lilly hoped on her bed without a word.
After a while, Mia couldn't take the silence any more. It was unlike Lilly to just be silent without saying anything insulting to her.
" What's wrong?" She asked sitting on the chair nearest to the bed.
Lilly slowly rose her head up, her face had turned pale and her eyes had lost their mischievous sparkle.
" You shouldn't have spoken to Aunt Victoria like that". She said slowly.
' Really is that what was bothering her?' Mia was very confused.
" She deserved it. Is that what is bothering you so much?"
The little girl let out a sigh. Mia was not getting her point.
" You don't understand...it's... Aunt Victoria isn't someone trivial, you shouldn't have messed with her". She explained.
Mia was getting even more confused as the conversation went on.
Who the hell was she that she should fear her like a god? And why was everyone so afraid of her?
" I don't understand. Explain better, why are you so afraid of her? For all I know... You're not afraid of anything ".
" Anything but her... In fact, I'm not afraid of her, I'm terrified "
Lilly played with her fingers, her eyes looking down on the bed as she said it.
Mia giggled thinking it was a joke, but it turned awkward when she noticed that Lilly didn't laugh.
" Wait... Your serious?"
Lilly nodded.
" Aunt Victoria, she's like an evil witch..." Mia suddenly burst into laughter.
Lilly looked up at her, a frown on her lips.
"It's not funny!" She declared with a cute pout.
" I know... It's just... That's what I use to think you were..." Mia said as she struggled to keep her laughter at bay.
" An evil witch? Me? " Lilly exclaimed pointing at herself, before shaking her head.
"No... You haven't seen evil. Aunt Victoria... She control's everything in this house, including me".
Mia's POVI left the room after putting Lilly to bed her for afternoon nap. This was the most serious I've seen Lilly ever since we became friends. Everyone was so scared of this Victoria, when all she needs is a good beating... And I could do it for her. She just sounded like a spoilt brat who had gotten everything she ever wanted in her life in her life making her do rude to everyone else. Damn that girl, she's making my head hurt. I felt a tapping on my shoulders, more like a shaking. I immediately looked up to see Alice who was standing above me worriedly. " Mia!" She yelled. She was way too loud. "What, what?" I murmured cleaning my ears which I suspect would've been damaged with how loud Alice yelled in it. " What on earth are you thinking about? I've been calling your name for about five minutes now!" Five minutes?Could Victoria matter really have taken me that far?" I was just... Er..." I fumbled trying to find an excuse. If I told Alice that I was starting to get
" There you are, Mia come here". Alexander gestured to me with his hands.I gave Alice a comforting smile so she could release her hands which were round about my waist helping me walk." Leave us!" Alexander ordered Alice. She nodded, giving me a smile that said ' you can do this ' before leaving Alexander, Victoria and I in the room, together... With my ulcer acting up more than it had ever done in my life..I walked over slowly, trying my best to hide my discomfort as I walked." There she is... That vicious woman. She almost hit me brother". Victoria began her complains to Alexander pointing at me." I heard you and I'm going to ask her about it now". " You don't understand. Why would a maid want to raise her hand on me, Alex... Unless she's not a maid... " She left her the rest of her sentence making my eyes widened. Did she think that Alexander and I were..." No... How can you think that? Mia is just my daughter's nanny". Alexander swiftly denied. Why did that pain me so
Mia's POV I was never one to cry at emotional matters like this, but why was his words hurting this much. " You owe me your life, you know that right? Then why do you go rat your mouth insulting my sister! "" Victoria made most of those things up I would never... " My back touched the wall. There was no where else I could run to. " Are you calling my sister a liar now?" He asked now just a few steps away from me. I could feel my heart beat racing, my fear level rising.What is he going to do?He was so dangerously close to me right now, could it be that he changed his mind and decided to use me like the sex toy he bought me for?The thought made me panic even more. "Mr Hamilton I...argh!" I yelled in pain. My stomach pain I increased to the point I just had to shout. Before I knew it, my body went limp and I went the next thing I saw was darkness. I struggled to open my eyes, but immediately close it due to light. "It's bright". I murmured before trying to get off the bed.
Mia's POV Alexander stared at me in surprise... His eyes looked like he was guilty of doing something.Why did he look so guilty? What did he do?" Why happened? " I asked him sitting up straight." I had no idea my sister did that...""That's because you didn't allow me to speak before going all brozilla on me". I interrupted. Not now Mia... My consciousness warned, but my anger towards him had gone I've over limit, and now that he was apologizing I couldn't stop myself from getting annoyed. " I know you love your sister, but you could've at least heard me out... Even your daughter vouched for me. Lilly believed me, something I thought could never happen, but you..."I began to remember everything he said to me yesterday, my eyes starting to get blurry. No Mia... You can't cry. Not now... Not in front of him. " I understand. But Victoria really lies, and she is my sister..." He said in a low voice. I scoffed. So this man was too proud to apologize... Okay then. "This is not ev
Alexander's POVI rushed to my room the moment I left Mia's side. What is wrong with me? I asked myself. I was the one who told Amelia that I was dating Mia, but why?Why was she always in my head?I sat on my bed combing my hair roughly with my hands. It was indeed a mistake to tell my Amelia that I was dating Mia. Why didn't I just tell her the truth?There was nothing to it. "Dargh..."Why did I allow Mia to get so close to my family like this?She reminded me so much of my late wife, so so much of her. That was the reason I bought her in the first place. My grandfather had forced me to go to the auction that day. He threatened to take away the company I worked so hard for and give to his half brother Gregory Hart who had been exiled from the Hamilton family long time ago. I had stared at the stupid invitation for three stupid hours before I agreed to go.I promised myself I was only going to watch and leave when if was done and for the first few ladies I did. Countless wo
Mia's POV" I want you to date him" My eyes widened at Amelia statement. She wanted me to do what?Any normal person would be jumping in joy to be able to date such a hug profile man like Alexander Hamilton, but to me it only sounded like a suicide.I shook my head in disagreement. " I can't do that.""Why?" Amelia asked me with puppy eyes. I would have agreed if my mind wasn't so made up on what I wanted to do. "I'm sorry I just can't. You said it yourself Alexander is yet to recover from loosing his wife... Your sister". I emphasized. " But it's been over four years. He needs a woman in his life, Lilly needs a mother. I had thought it would take time for you both to get along but I saw worried she was this morning about you... She cares for you".My mind went to the little girl I had started to get attached to. Her beautiful cute face popped into my head. But yet I shook it away, I had made up my mind. " Amelia, did Alexander ever tell you how we met? " I asked her changing t
Mia's POVAfter everything that happened yesterday, Alexander agreed... More like Lilly insisted I took a day off.It had been a relaxing day... Doing absolutely nothing just staying in bed, food being brought to me whenever I needed... It was the kind of life I wanted for myself, though it was only for a day. But now I was already tired of it. I got up from the bed which I had lying on since morning Ouch... My back had started to hurt. I did a few stretches to relive my tensed muscles before walking out of the room. Alice had not come to visit me the entire day because apparently, Victoria was throwing a party later this weekend and she needed everything to be perfect. I had spent the early part of my day thinking about this.Victoria was throwing a party... Which meant that there would be a lot of people, which also meant that the gate would be opened and I could escape. There was only one problem, I was yet to get an answer from Amelia. I had confided in her yesterday and tol
Mia's POVI could do nothing but snort in disgust. Just few seconds ago this same old woman was criticizing me and accusing me of destroying that same dress, was no literally kissing Victoria's ass so she would buy it.It only made me feel even more inferior to Victoria... Not like I did not know already. The crowd began whispering to their selves looking at me and Victoria. They were belittling me, comparing both of us. I could hear them talking about the clothes I wore in comparison to Victoria's. " I'll take it. Oh... What about you?" Victoria turned to ask me after she was done talking to the old lady. She decided to buy the dress... How wonderful. " You don't have to care so much about her ma'am, she almost ruined your new dress..." The old lady complained gently taking down the cloth from the... human like doll.I glared at the woman.Just say ruin one more time... I threatened inwardly. She was saying it like I took a scissors and began cutting the dress into shreds!"Mia.