Hiding from Regina

I went inside our bedroom for the first time after talking with Regina. The room is like a suite in a hotel. I was welcomed by an area which looks like a living room because of the sofa. It is surrounded with soft couches. In the middle is a coffee table with a flower vase on top. Geoff is sitting on the sofa, checking some papers. The elegance of the room doesn't stop me from thinking what Regina said. I didn't come here to get whatever her role is in this house. I am here because my husband lives here, and as his wife, I have to be where ever he is.

"What's wrong? What did you talk about?" Geoff asked.

"Nothing!" I lied. "She just told me that I can go and talk to her if I have any problem."

"Are you sure? You don't look okay." Geoff stopped what he was doing and pulled me close to him. He hugged me making me feel better.

"This is my house and since you are my wife, this is now also yours. Don't make anyone tell you otherwise. If she ever gives you a hard time, tell me. I can kick her out from here anytime."

"She is your stepmom! Don't say that. She was still your dad's wife. Your dad married her which means he loved her. You should take care of her in honor of your father."

"Yeah, I know. Maybe if I witnessed how he took care of my father when he was ill. But in those days, she was busy shopping and partying with her friends. Only I and Christoff were there for my dad. I think she married my father only because of money."

"Now I understand why you don't seem to like her. Why don't we just move to another place? We can stay in the hotel or we can stay in my place. I still didn't sell that one so I can always go back. Or how about we get our own place, a small one is okay with me. We don't need to live with her." I suggested.

"This is my parents' house. My mom was the one who chose this place and I grew up here with her. I won't give this up to that witch."

"Why is she still here if she knows you don't like her? In my case, I won't be at peace knowing that someone doesn't like me and we stay under one roof."

"Do you want me to make her leave? I can buy a place for her to stay. I don't want you to be stressed because of her." Geoff now started playing with my ears which gives me an electrifying sensation. He placed his hand on my waist, caressing me gently.

I faced him and started kissing him. "Not necessary. I can pretend I don't exist while staying here. This place s so huge that the possibility of meeting her is low."

He then carried me and put me on the bed where we spent a passionate time together.

We went out for dinner and spent the night enjoying the company of each other. We strolled the city using his motorcycle. I felt so safe whenever I am with him and being married with the guy I love makes me feel content, like I don't need to ask for anything anymore.

On the next day, Geoff had to go on a business trip overseas.

"I don't want to leave you here but you understand why I have to leave right?" He asked.

"Of course, honey. You are the CEO of a big company so you are in charge of a lot of things. I totally understand that." I explained.

"I'm just worried to leave you here with that witch. Let me know if she does something unusual, no matter how small it is. I cannot forgive her if she makes you cry."

"I am not so weak to allow someone bullying me like that. Don't worry. Nancy is here. If I feel alone, we can go out together."

"Sorry for leaving you. I will be back on Friday. Please don't miss me so much and don't look at other men."

"You are the only one for me, honey." I said reassuring Geoff.

Geoff left that morning for his business trip. I stayed inside my room the whole afternoon with Nancy keeping me company. We have all we need in the room. There is a kitchenette where it has a big fridge and a stove. It also has its own large bathroom. As for entertainment, we have a big television and a desktop computer. There is also a small area where a shelf of books is located. I asked Nancy for us to stay here without going out. I want to explore the house but am scared to meet Regina. She warned me on my first day to avoid meeting her in the house and that is what I have to do especially now that Geoff is not here.

Nancy is a good companion. She has so much energy and I love listening to her stories. She told me about her family and her hometown, how she grew up in the countryside with her 4 brothers and what her dreams are in the future. She said that she was not able to finish her college degree due to financial difficulties. She said working for me is her break since she can receive quite a good salary without doing difficult task. But she is not spared with the bullying from Regina and the other housemaids. They asked her to clean the whole kitchen last night and stays in a very small room which looks like a stockroom downstairs. I can't help but feel sorry for her. I think she is experiencing these things because of me. That night I asked her to sleep in the sofa bedroom which she accepted happily. Tomorrow is Monday and I cannot let her stay in this house by herself, scared that Regina and other maids would treat her badly so I asked her to go out the whole day and just wait for me outside when I go home.

The next day, I woke up early as usual. I'm still not used to my new place. Nancy helped me prepare the things I need that day. She also prepared breakfast for me.

As we were about to leave, we saw Regina in the main entrance. It seems she is waiting for us.

"How was your first nights here? It seems you were enjoying your stay in your room. You didn't even go out to help in the kitchen. How lazy you are to be called the wife of a Geoff Park when all you do is play in your room while your husband is working like a horse." She smirked. At first, I thought she was referring to Nancy but when she mentioned Geoff, I realize she was talking about me.

"I thought you didn't want to see me around so I just stayed in my room." I said politely.

"Excuses!" She then looked at Nancy. "And where do you think you're going?" She asked. Nancy is wearing her casual clothes and was holding a bag.

"I will accompany madam on her way to work." She said bowing.

"Stay here! You help in the kitchen. You are not paid here to play with this gold digger." She said without hesitation.

I wanted to answer back but I thought it was useless.

"I will be late. I have to go. And I asked Nancy to do something for me. Geoff said I can ask for her help anytime. If you'll excuse us."

"How rude! Of course, what can I expect from someone like you. The two of you won't staying here for long so enjoy your remaining days here." She said with a tone of certainty.

A car is already park in front of the main entrance and a man opened the door immediately when I and Nancy were going down the steps. He closed the car door gently once we got in the car.

We left the place without anyone talking. I didn't even know whether the driver already knew where we are going. I was furious with how that woman treated me and Nancy. How could someone be so evil! I really wanted to argue with her but I still have to respect her. She is still the wife of my husband's father. Does she think I want to live in that place with her? She can keep the house by herself. I just want to stay with my husband.

"Don't think about it madam. Don't ruin your day because of Mrs. Park. She is just envious of you because you can get what you want. I did a bit of a research about her. I heard she only gets limited allowance from Mr. Park. And when she leaves the house, the allowance she is receiving would be stopped."

"I'm okay, Nancy. Thank you for your concern. I am also worried about you. She is bullying you because you work for me. I hope you can endure it."

"I'm okay madam. It's nothing with me. She is not my boss so I don't care what she thinks about me. And for the things the other maids ask me to do, it is also fine. I need to keep myself busy sometimes."

I'm lucky to have these people around me. At least I can feel a little better.