6 - A Maid in Progress

ERA'S POV

“Era, I don't care if you don’t want us to get closed with each other. I totally get your concern. And I know the responsibility you have is too heavy, but I think it would be best if you forget it now.”

Forget? Why? Is it that easy to forget the problem? Is it easy to say to yourself: ‘Ah! Someone will carry my burden. Okay!' It’s not like that.

"Because I will now be in charge of that responsibility for you."

I was stunned by what I heard. I just stood by the pool, looking at him grinning like an idiot. I was just wondering why he is so nice to me and my family. What did I do to deserve such treatment from him?

“What? Am I too handsome?”

“Huh? You're already drunk, Sir. I will go up.” I did not look back at him to see if he was following me. No. he’s too comfortable with water.

“Take a bath right away so you don't get a cold. I'll be back later,” he nonchalantly told me.

I woke up at eight o'clock in the morning. I got a text on my cell phone— from Mom. ‘Get up early. Make your professor a breakfast meal.'

I was never disobedient to my parents. But now I'm not sure I want to follow them anymore.

"Hello, good morning!"

I took a sudden leap. That scared me for a second, what the hell was going on? He woke up before me. How do I cook when everything is already on the table? He was drinking coffee right in front of me. Doesn’t he have any hangover? Tsk.

"I thought you wanted a glass of milk," he even fills the tall glass with milk, "Here. Come and have breakfast with me."

I was shrouded in shame. Callie, you messed up. First, put your shame aside. You're hungry, aren't you?

What day of the week is it today? Why is he getting too comfortable with me? Isn't he supposed to have a schedule for today? Because I can't afford to be awkward around him. I'm so embarrassed right now.

After all, he didn't put anything on the food, did he? Drugs? Laxatives?

“Come on, you getting suspicious of me wouldn’t fill your tummy.”

I just sat down, got myself rice and fried eggs. Even though I wasn't looking, my peripheral vision reflected that he was just watching me. I don't get why he's always smiling. He is very passive and calm. I don't think I'll be able to do that.

“After that, we’ll go to the grocery store. Buy your necessities, toiletries, and other items you need—"

"Sir, maybe you'll lose money if you continue that kindness toward me?"

“Oh. I like Mr. Chippy. Get me two large packs.”

Ugh. I know that. I'm his maid, so I'm the one pushing the cart, I'm also the one who gets what he says. I just follow him wherever he goes.

"Take yours too, don't be shy—"

I took two packs of the purple cream stick as well as polvoron. He was making fun of me so I couldn't help but sigh.

“Are you a kid?”

“Why? Is it a requirement to be a child to eat sweet candies?” I fired back.

He was quiet when I returned the question. What, a cat got his tongue? So… that's it, he's the one pushing the cart. I think he was annoyed at me— unable to make face. He put everything he saw. Eh, why? Did I say something wrong?

We ended up at Savory after grocery shopping. We also have five large Eco bags. I'm carrying three bags, he's got two. I had five with me earlier. Fortunately, he took pity on me, he took the Eco bag with heavy contents.

"What will you order, Sir? Ma'am?"

"A whole chicken as well as a fillet. Three servings of fried rice A pitcher of iced tea would suffice as a beverage."

"Would you like some dessert, Sir?"

"No, thanks."

“Let me repeat, Sir. A whole of chicken and fish fillet. Then three bowls of fried rice then a pitcher of iced tea for dine-in.”

He didn't even ask what I wanted?! Am I that invisible to him?

“Why are you frowning like that?”

Just because... argh. I'm getting embarrassed. But did I really frown? Shouldn't he be the one to be upset because he's the one who spent too much on me?

"What now—"

"It's just that my head just hurts, Sir."

"It hurts more when you don't have a head."

There you have it again. He's mocking me even more. I think I'm about to have my period. I don't know as long as everything I notice is annoying.

“Just kidding! Hahaha! I was only trying to make you laugh, Callie. All right, let’s just take these out so we can go home. Miss!”

He has been driving for about half an hour. We were stuck in traffic even if it was a Saturday. I can't fall asleep because I'm afraid he might talk to me, which would be embarrassing.

“I know you’re wondering why we bought our groceries there. Two hours away from home. Isn’t it weird?”

“How come, Sir? There are a lot of grocery stores near your home.”

“I despise greeting people. Especially students. And— you’re with me. What if they think beyond the line? Something malicious thoughts or such?”

F*ck, my head really hurts like hell. Why now? Did somebody grant me that? That's just a joke! Argh, screw it.

“A- Are you all right?!”

He must have noticed that I was closing my eyes while squeezing my temple. He's overreacting once again. Is he really like this?

“I'll take a nap, Sir. Is it okay?"

“Y- Yeah! I will lean your chair a little so you can sleep soundly.”

I didn't sleep the whole trip. How come his voice is pleasant to hear? Why is that? Why does he have all of the characteristics of a blessed person? Why are my leadership abilities skewed?