Episode 2

Mrs. Hope loaded my luggage into the car the next day. My departure made her and the other children sad. I do not want to go, but for the time being, it appears to be a good decision that will benefit me.

"Good morning, Miss Daniella."

After two hours of driving, I arrived at the front gate of my new apartment complex. It was not as big as I had imagined, and why should I have imagined staying in such a large and flamboyant apartment.

A man steps outside in his kaki shorts and approaches me, staring at the location.

"Good morning, Mr. Elijah. Do you have the keys to my apartment?

I placed my luggage on the ground and extended my hand, eager to begin exploring my new surroundings.

"Yes, but there is a problem?" Elijah spoke.

"What is the problem? You do not have my apartment?" I carefully chose my words.

"I do, but...". He was hesitant, which made everything worse, and just before I could figure out what was going on, the police arrived and bundled us to the station for impersonation.

Impersonation? Who is impersonating whom?

Elijah and I are detained separately for questioning. The female police officer questioning me inquired about my relationship with Elijah, and after allowing her to speak, I explained everything, including how I came over here in hopes of getting my new apartment and possibly paying for the first installment.

"I apologize, but you were almost duped."

Said the female officer.

She took out Elijah's files and showed me other instances of him pretending to be a House agent...

After finishing my statement, I was allowed to leave. I walked past Elijah, wanting to hit him on the head with my heavy luggage.

After learning that I had no place to stay, the police officer apologized to me and encouraged me to be strong and find a way.

Is this a soap opera film or an Indian one?

I had to take my luggage back to my workplace; I had just arrived and was hoping to be let in by the security guard, but he forbade me from doing so.

"Good morning, what is happening here?"..

Mr Woods entered just as I and the security guard were having an argument...

"Sir, she wants to enter with her luggage."

The security officer approached Mr. Woods and explained.

Mr Woood's gaze was fixed on my luggage.

And his expression indicated that he was about to yell at me. However, he asked the man standing behind him to take my luggage and place it in the car.

"Daniela, right?"

I inquired after the young man had taken my luggage from me.

"Yes, my name is Daniella. I consented.

"Okay, I assume you do not have a place to stay, but do not worry, you will be staying with me and my family". He completed the entire argument before leading me into the office building.

The news of my staying with the CEO reached the ears of the company's employees; not everyone was thrilled with the news; many believed that I had done something bad to gain such favor with the CEO.

"Hello, my name is Rita, and you must be the new girl."

A lady came up to my table and introduced herself.

"Yes, my name is Daniella," I answered, smiling.

Rita appeared calm and accepting, but she was actually the queen of gossip. Rita was aware of everyone's secret at the company, as well as the fact that the CEO and his wife appeared to be going through a difficult time, as were their sons, who she considered to be dashing.

The day had come to an end, and I walked to the car with the CEO, Mr Woods. He politely invited me to come in, and I did, sitting comfortably beside him.

"Let us go, Zack."

He told the driver as he properly tucked the car seatbelt and mine.

"Yes, Sir."

Zack nodded before starting the car by turning the key in the ignition.

We drove through the CEO's massive mansion in less than two hours. It was exactly how I had imagined such houses to be.

Mr Woods personally showed me around his house, while Zack had one of the mansion's maids take my luggage to the guest room.

"Sir, are you leaving here alone?"

During the tour, I inquired.

"Are you alone? No, I have got my wife and sons."

He smiled and showed us his family portrait as we walked by. Mr Woods' sons had handsome faces, but I could sense a strange tension among all of them, including Mr Woods.

"Nice, they are stunning."

I made compliments on his sons.

Mr Woods smiled and led me back to my bedroom after showing me around the entire house.

"If you need anything, Daniella, please do not hesitate to ask for help or meet with me, okay?" He gave me complete freedom to meet him whenever I wanted.

I reached out my hand, and we shook.

Mr. Woods' face accommodated a smile until he left the room. When I turned to the other side, a young maid was quickly approaching me. I waited until she was close before asking her, "What do you have in your hand?"

She brought forward the small box and said, "Mr. Woods wants you to have it." She left after telling me and leaving the box in my hand.

I opened the box and discovered a bracelet inside.

Why did Mr Woods give such a gift to me? I returned the bracelet to him in his home office.

"Are there any problems, Daniella?"

He inquired upon discovering me standing at the door.

" Sir, why did you give me such an expensive bracelet?" I opened the box and discovered what was inside.

Mr Woods looked at it, smiled briefly, and then spoke. "I gave you this because you reminded me of my first wife... I was previously married, but she died, as did my first child."