Chapter 4

Benedicta's POV

Let me just say, I'm hanging in there. Work is gruesome and the people staying at the hotel are not clean. I even had to pick a used condom, gross! Their sheets were heavy-duty and gave my arms a free workout. I can't say thoughts of quitting have not crossed my mind but I've been through much worse to give up now.

" Hey little one, how's it going?"

" Don't even ask Jenna, I'm exhausted and starving." I sighed trying to buy a little time on the small couch in the locker room. It was not even lunchtime but I could not go for a minute longer without a breather.

" Don't worry kid, you'll get used to it in no time" She gave me a smirk as she changed. It was time for her shift. She is Jenna Bennett and my colleague. I'm not sure if we have established a friendship yet but I'm pretty sure it's a working process. Like Alexis, she is older than me and older than Alexis, maybe mid-thirties.

And might I say I hate being the younger one? I'm little one know to her. The are other maids but they made it quite clear that they don't like much but not all of them. A few are warming up gradually but I guess it will take time.

" How can I get used to it quicker? " I moaned, soothing my arms to get rid of the pain. " You just have to work your butt off to make the pain go away. Eventually, you get used to the pain. Come on let's go before someone catches you. Remember 3 months until you can officially keep your job so don't screw this up. I like having a young innocent fresh face around here." She offered me her hand and I smiled taking it. She reminds me of Alexis. I never got a chance to meet my real family but good seems to be bestowing me with people who are becoming family little by little.

" Okay, I don't want to screw this up either. "

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My shift was over and it was time to go home. My limbs were crying for help but what could I do? I just wanted to throw myself face-first on the bed and forget about everything.

As I was passing the lobby I caught a familiar face. The woman who shouted at me the moment I stepped in here for the first time. She was with what I will assume her friends talking animatedly. I guess they are one of the rich folks but then again, everyone who comes here is rich. God knows I was not in the mood for drama so I just pulled my hoodie over my head and passed undetected. I should make sure I steer clear of her for the time she'll be here because I don't want her to recognize me and cause a scene.

Gosh, I'm giving myself too much importance. Why would she remember someone as insignificant as me? I highly doubt she would but I should still avoid her. I don't even know if she stays here or if she comes and goes because I've not seen her go to the suite.

I arrived at home and Lexi was not. I decided to go take a nap and start cooking dinner later on. Firstly I should take a hot shower to relax my tense muscles. I stripped and went inside letting the warm water cascade down my body. I shampooed my head and massaged it gently to ease the incoming migraine.

After I was done I wore my comfortable PJs and threw myself on the covers. Time went by and I felt someone waking me up. I groaned opening my eyes and saw Lexi. She is here which means I overslept and did not cook dinner.

" Hey, are you okay? You were moaning in your sleep" Her voice was laced with concern. At times she is like a mama bear. She'd make a great mother for sure judging by the way she takes care of me

" No, it's nothing. I was just tired and I'm sorry I didn't wake up to fix dinner. "

She shook her head with a soft smile. " It's okay, I ordered take and I called earlier to tell you but I guess you were asleep. "

" Oh that's a relief, so shall we go eat?" She smiled nodding her head and helped me out of bed.

She ordered cheeseburgers and fries. We ate and chatted about the events of the day. Lexi was laughing her ass off when I told her about the nasty condom. God my virgin eyes have yet to see things. I was so repulsed and about to gag but I had to hold it in or I would be fired for causing a mess instead of cleaning one.

" Don't worry Bene, if you work hard enough you'll get promoted and you won't get to deal with messes."

" If only it was that easy. Plus there is a long line to go. I can't just get promoted before the other workers so I guess I'll be dealing with a lot before the sun shines on me."

As I think of I imagine what else I am yet to see. Now I wish I was rich and sophisticated so I could get a private suite in the hotel. I heard that those are quite beautiful more than the normal suites, only fit for very important people. I wouldn't know about anything but I have Jenna who keeps me informed about everything. As I said, the other workers don't like me much because they think I'm young and I might have done something inappropriate to get the job.

I'm glad that at least I have Jenna because all this would be torture. She told me about the big boss the maids are pining after. He comes around rarely just to see how things are going. I don't blame him, I mean he is quite successful and had too many hotels so he can't spend all his time in one hotel. Jenna said he is an Adonis but not her type and I quote, " Boys with a pretty face are fuck boys that don't know how to keep it in his pants. A heartbreak walking." Well, I found it funny and the fact that I didn't know what he looked like was me being safe because I wouldn't be starstruck like the other female workers. You should see them when they talk about him like they are in heat or a sex trance. I'm glad I don't know him.