5. Messed up family.

A high-pitched shriek echoed through the phone as Lyra exclaimed, "What?!"

I removed the phone from my ear to drown out her shrieking voice from deafening me.

"Imagine, stumbling upon this gorgeous estate that's straight out of a storybook, got assigned this absolutely beautiful room - it's like a dream. But wait, here comes the real kicker - the person I'm taking care of is none other than Mr. Lockwood, a freaking handsome billionaire!"

Upon doing some further research Adrian Lockwood was a self-made Billionaire Bachelor worth a hundred billion dollar who had managed to create a whole hotel chain by himself. It was astonishing that I had managed to gotten this job! Turns out the Lockwood empire is huge.

Hesitating for a moment, I but then decided to spill the more unexpected part of my day to Lyra.

"You won't believe what happened earlier. I was helping Mr. Lockwood get up from the bed, and I... well, I kind of stumbled and ended up falling on him. It was so embarrassing! And then, he asked for help getting his clothes off for a shower. I mean, it's part of the job, but it was just a bit unexpected, you know?" I shared, my voice carrying a mix of amusement and mild discomfort.

Lyra's excitement resonated through the phone, and in the midst of her enthusiasm, she blurted out, "Stella, this sounds steamy! Are there any more job openings there? I'd love to work in the kitchen or maybe even try my hand at gardening. Imagine us both getting our gardens plucked!"

"Lyra!" I hissed.

After inquiring about additional job openings, I regretfully informed Lyra, "I checked, but unfortunately, there aren't any more positions available right now. It's a bit of a one-woman show at the moment. But hey, you never know what the future holds, right?"

I chuckled on my end, knowing I had successfully dropped a bombshell. "I know, right? It's wild. I feel like I've stepped into some kind of movie plot. The whole place is amazing, and Mr. Lockwood... well, let's just say he's not your typical care recipient."

I chatted on the line for a few with Lyra before going to see more of the mansion. Upon doing so I stumbled upon a room and found Mr. Lockwood with his physical trainer I guess trying to workout and get back to his previous self of being independent and getting his unresponsive half to work.

As I discreetly observed Mr. Lockwood undergoing training to regain mobility, a voice from behind startled me. Turning around, I was met with the gaze of another handsome man. He bore a striking resemblance to Mr. Lockwood but seemed notably younger.

This must be...

The younger man's voice carried a mix of curiosity and concern as he asked, "Who are you, and why are you peeking at my brother from behind the gym door?"

Blushing deeply, I felt a surge of embarrassment and quickly stammered out, "I-I'm Stella, the caretaker for Mr. Lockwood. I wasn't peeking; I was just checking on Mr. Lockwood during his training. Sorry if it seemed otherwise." The unexpected encounter left me flustered, realizing I had unintentionally intruded on a private moment between siblings.

As I introduced myself, the younger sibling's expression shifted, and he nodded as if recognizing me. "Ah, Stella," he said with a welcoming smile. "I'm Sebastian Lockwood, Adrian's younger brother. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Sebastian, in a seemingly friendly gesture, pulled me into a hug. His arms wrapped around me, and I could not help but notice the warmth and the surprisingly comfortable feeling of being held.

However, as the hug extended, I became aware of his hand hanging dangerously close over my bum.

Inwardly, I couldn't deny that his arms felt surprisingly good, but the lingering touch left me with a mix of comfort and a subtle awareness of the closeness between us. As we parted, I couldn't shake the unexpected sensation that lingered from the embrace with Adrian's younger brother.

Just then, a blonde-looking model with blue eyes arrived with a smile on her face. However, her expression almost faltered upon seeing me. She turned to Sebastian, questioning, "Who is this?"

Sebastian, seemingly unfazed, introduced us, "Stella, this is my friend, Gabriella. Gabriella, meet Stella, Adrian's caretaker."

The slight shift in Gabriella's expression didn't go unnoticed, leaving me curious about the dynamics at play between them and how my presence had subtly altered the atmosphere.

Gabriella extended her hand with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "I'm Gabriella, Adrian is my boyfriend."

Gabriella quickly pulled her hand away, I offered a small smile and a nod. She excused herself to call out to Adrian. A slight twinge of jealousy crossed my thoughts, wondering if Gabriella was Mr. Lockwood's type, then I didn't stand a chance.

Sebastian, breaking the moment, spoke, "Don't mind her. She can be over the top sometimes." I nodded in understanding, appreciating the reassurance from Adrian's younger brother.

Sebastian excused himself, expressing the desire to meet his brother, and I nodded in acknowledgment. Deciding to give them some privacy, I left to get something to eat.

However upon grabbing something to eat from the kitchen I decided to head back to my room and it eat there when I passed a guestroom door minutes later, my eyes widened at the sight of Sebastian and Gabriella sharing a kiss momentarily before they closed the door.

The shock left me stunned, and a fleeting thought of whether I should tell Adrian crossed my mind.

I mean how could Sebastian do this to his own brother? And that Gabriella was sleeping with both brothers? How messed up is that!

However, recognizing it as a family matter, I decided against meddling and continued on my way, leaving the unexpected scene to the Lockwood siblings.