Chapter 4

Emily returned to her room obviously realizing what she’s done.

“Why did I reply like that”?,she thought to herself.

The room fell into silence as the weight of Emily's actions hung heavy in the air. The fear of the unknown gnawed at her conscience, and she couldn't help but wonder what her boss was hiding. Why had he reacted with such fury? What was he trying to protect?

“Maybe he’s a bad man and there are skeletons in his cupboard”,Emily couldn’t help but think.

She keeps thinking about what the future holds,she’s spent less than ten hours in the house and it’s already hell for her.

She sat on her bed,her heart racing with questions when her phone rang.

“Hello girly” the voice said at the other end,it was Sandra at the other end.

“Good evening”,Emily replied, almost inaudible.

“What’s wrong Emily”?,Sandra asked,worried about why Emily sounded that way. 

Emily hesitated before finally sharing the events that had unfolded moments ago. "I couldn't help myself”,Sandra. My curiosity got the better of me. I peeked into one of my  boss's room while I was taking a walk down the hallway , and he caught me. The look on his face... it was terrifying."

Sandra listened intently, her eyes widening with each detail. "But why were you curious about the room in the first place?" She asked.

Emily sighed, her regret deepening. "I don't know, Sandra . I guess I've always wondered what  lie behind these big masion.I just wanted to admire the beauty of every piece of this house,I meant no harm. 

She realized maybe she had went too far.

“Calm down babe,he can be hard to deal with,but trust me he’s very nice,just try to follow his rules and don’t go about wandering the house,stay where you’re fixed and mind your business” Sandra told her and assured her.

“It’s ok,thank you and I’ll keep you updated”," Emily responded. Some seconds of silence passed before Emily hung the call.

The call made Emily more uncomfortable and curious,she knew there must be something definitely deeper than what the eyes could comprehend going on.

She fell into a deep sleep before she woke up hours later when the rain started falling.

She checked her clock and it was 11:53pm.

“Oh my God” she exclaimed,trying to make her way off the bed.

Why did nobody wake me up,I never knew I slept this long she kept on wondering.

“I guess I passed out from the stress of the day,but I haven’t carried out any duty since I arrived this place”.

“I wonder how I’ll face my boss,he’ll be very mad at me”.

Emily said in regret.

She contemplated just passing the night and waking up the following morning to start her duty fully or go and check the house if her boss will still be awake or if there’s anything to do around the house,obviously scared from the incident in the afternoon,she wanted to turn down the thought but a part of her opt to choose the latter .

She went down to the living room and saw her boss sitting around the fire place,looking directly without staring,Emily stopped to stare and observe. He seems to be talking to himself. She found herself watching her boss's body move, trying to decipher the mystery that surrounded him. The more she observed, the more she realized that there was something off about him. 

She was still staring when his voice startled her.

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Marcus.

I keep looking at my watch because the time was far spent and my Maid is nowhere to be found,she’s not coming out to prepare the food or at least listen to the instructions I’m supposed to give to her.

She was the least of my problem for now so I made cereal for Sophie and followed up my contracts on my iPad,when it dawned on me she wouldn't show up,I decided to sit at my favorite place to reminisce.

I remembered how the maid talked to me earlier and I got more angry,can’t wait till daybreak to serve her the deserved punishment. 

I heard a door crackling open and I knew she was awake,I wonder if she’s trying to peep around again,she walked down to the living room and stopped around the dining area,maybe she saw me.

She stood affixed for almost Five minutes which I found weird has she’s done it two times before me.

“What are you looking for?” I asked jolting her back to her senses.

I’m sorry for disturbing you sir she said shakily.

“Call me Mr Marcus”henceforth I said authoritatively before facing her to get a glimpse of her face only to see her smiling.

I wonder what’s funny that’s making her smile,that irritates my soul.

And I’m sorry for the way I responded to you in the afternoon that won’t happen again she said in between her smile. I wished she knew how she’s provoking me the more.

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The more Emily smiled,the more it irritates Marcus soul.

“Will you stop smiling like you’re In a freaking Comedy show” Marcus said Angrily.

The smile on Emily’s face faded slowly.

“I pardon you this night because you may be exhausted from your trip down here,don’t let that repeat itself” he added before commanding Emily to have her sit which she did.

So asides what Sandra has drafted out for you which are the basis of your work here,I want to let you know my personal rules which guide the affairs of this house.

Marcus started the discussion he wanted to have with Emily.

"To start with,you call me Mr Marcus because this is an official setting,you’re one of my staff and I’m your boss and you must refer to me as that".

"You must know you’re my only domestic staff which is confidential",nobody asides people that works closely with me must be aware that you work here as that can pose dangerous threat to you and me".Emily wondered why he said that.