Chapter Six: Mistaken Room

"Have you already proceeded to meet him?" Dad asked from the other line. 

I tiptoed towards the huge curtains in the living area and stole a glance from the grand staircase, checking if someone was listening to me. Thank goodness the maids are busy in the pool area, so the living area was deserted. It was only me in the middle of a hot morning. 

"Yes, Dad," I answered and peeked over the thick, expensive curtains to see the maids cleaning outside. "I am in his mansion, and he is currently in his room. I don't know if he has the agenda for his gang today. Yesterday... everything happened so quickly..."

From me planning to be hit by his car, so I could gain his sympathy. Went to the hospital, pretended that I was unconscious, and was even shocked that he was there - waiting for me to wake up. He even watched me open my eyes and guided me to sit on the hospital bed. 

And now... I am in his mansion with a roof on my head, a guest room that was offered to me, and a time frame that we could use for me to remember my past despite my "fake" amnesia.

"You are in his mansion?" my dad asked in amusement and I heard some pile of papers he moved from the other line. "Well, did you see something suspicious? Or did he hurt you? Should I call our men to save you?"

I frowned and rolled my eyes. "Dad, you sent me on this mission because you trusted me. And now, you desire to save me?" I sarcastically asked. 

He cleared his throat. "Then I will trust that you will be okay there, as long as you are careful. Dark Vergara is nothing like a sheep that is easy to be fooled. You must be doing a good job there."

"I got everything in control, Dad. I'll just tell you if I have any information to give you," I said and glanced at the grand staircase. "I have to go, Dad. I might get caught. Bye."

Without further ado, I dropped the line, hastily ran towards the sofa to hide my cellphone behind a pillow, and jumped on the sofa to sit on. Suddenly, I heard a pair of shoes coming down the stairs, so I pretended to arrange the new flowers in a vase on the side table just beside the sofa I was sitting on. 

"What are you doing?" I heard Dark's voice. 

My mouth formed a circle, pretended that I was surprised to see him, and stood up with enthusiasm. "Good morning! Uhhh, I woke up early and just ventured around your mansion. It was just big, unlike my small house with my husband. You are just so rich. I can help but to be amazed, hehe," I said and stroked my nape like a kid. 

He just arched his eyebrows and sighed. "Have you already taken a bath? Why are you repeating your dress you wore yesterday?"

"I didn't have clothes with me when you brought me here to your mansion. Also, I cannot just wear bathrobes every day," I reasoned out. 

We stared at each other. Me, looking so innocent and harmless. Him, looking so dashing and cold just like the aura of his name.

"I'll bring clothes when I get home. Stay here," he said, avoiding his gaze, and proceeded to go outside the mansion... without saying anything... again. 

When he was already gone and the doors were closed, I did not waste time anymore and went upstairs. For the nth time, I checked my surroundings. After confirming that there was no one around, I searched every room that I could find. 

There was one library, study rooms, a lounger, numerous guest rooms, and others that were unoccupied because they were so empty. Before I could reach my own guest room, I opened a room beside it, which was revealed to be Dark's room! 

Wait, his room and mine are beside each other? Why would he do that? To watch me closely? The hell? 

Even though it was so creepy, I shook my head and had my primary purpose - to go inside and search for what I could find that is indispensable in my mission.

His room was all black. Its overall scent was very strong with a bit of cinnamon that filled my nostrils. I tried to search for his drawers, wardrobe, and even his comfort room. There was nothing. 

Next room, his study. But when I tried to turn the door knob, it was locked. I bit my lower lip and realized that everything was in there, then. 

With a swift movement, I grabbed one of my hairpins from my hair and sat, so I could try to pierce it through the keyhole and open it. 

"Ma'am? What are you doing?"

I stopped moving my hand as I heard a female voice behind me. My head slowly turned and it was an old maid. As I stood up, she did not blink and observed the keyhole and me. I bestowed a sweet grin and stealthily hid the pin behind my back. 

"Uhhhh..." I mumbled. 

Think, Caroline! Think! 

"I was trying to open my room since I think I have locked it," I said and shrugged. 

She blinked. "But, ma'am, that is not your room. It is in another hallway," she informed me and pointed behind her. "Do you want me to escort you?"

"Huh? So what room is this if not mine?" 

"That is Mr. Vergara's study."

I clapped my hands as if it was a snap. She jumped a little. I giggled. 

"Oh, my goodness, how clumsy I am!" I said exaggeratedly and slapped my forehead. "The mansion is so big that I forgot where my room was."

"Don't worry, ma'am. I am also like you when it was my first day here before as a maid," she said and grinned. "Shall I escort you to your room now, ma'am?"

Girl, you are such a wrong timing! 

I groaned at the back of my mind and forced myself to be escorted by her.