Failures and weaknesses

Unfortunately, I wasn't dreaming... He was right in front of me : Takumi Aizawa !

What was he doing here? If they found out in high school that I had this kind of job, even if it was only temporary, it would go badly... That, and then Takumi's blackmail, which was likely to get stronger because of this new secret he had discovered about me... It was more than heavy!

I had become very pale in shock. But, on closer inspection, Takumi seemed to be destabilised too... Could I take advantage of this?

Mia: A..ai..aizawa! What a surprise! What are you doing here?

... No answer. Takumi lowered his head after a few moments of hesitation. I could sense that he was disturbed. After a few moments of silence, he raised his head and answered me:

Takumi - It's more my turn to ask you the question! You're in my house, I'll have you tell me!

I couldn't believe it! Takumi lived in such a prestigious and luxurious house, and he was even one of my employers! This guy is loaded with money, and nobody knew about this at school unless...

Mia - Uh, actually I'm here to replace my mother because she was sick and we can't afford to let a single penny go under our noses because of our financial situation somewhat ... Well, you know what I mean! There you go, you know everything... But, and you, you live here. You must be the son of the owners... You must be really rich, how come nobody knew about this?

Takumi - Ghh?! ....

I think I hit the nail on the head: he looks very embarrassed, maybe I could use this as a means of pressure too....

Takumi - I... listen, actually, I'd rather keep this between us please! If no one knows about my status it's because it's deliberate, I don't want people to see me as that kind of person. It's kind of my secret. But, says Mia... Can I call you Mia?

Mia - Yes, no problem...

Takumi - Very well then, call me Takumi. Getting back to what I wanted to tell you, well, this job is only allowed to adults, so how did you manage to let yourself get into it?

Mia - Well, I told them that I was there to relay my mother who had been exterminated and I may have lied a little bit about my age?

Takumi - ... Pff!

Mia - Huh?!

Takumi - Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ! You're really cheeky actually! And I thought you were the uptight type!

Mia - How? I'm not shameless! I just told a little innocent lie when I got a year older, I had to!

Takumi - Well, I see... Now that we've unmasked each other, I'll make you a deal: I'll cover for you both here and at school and I'll keep your secret in exchange for you not saying anything about my situation and you'll make an effort to get to know me better.

Mia - Hmmm...

The situation wasn't really to my advantage but it wasn't really to his either... Ensuring the survival of my secret and his in exchange for a relationship to be deepened... Nothing very impressive or embarrassing at first glance so I don't see any reason to refuse...

That's where I was wrong!

Mia - OK, I accept the deal.

Takumi - Perfect! I suggest you start right away!

Mia - Huh? What? Start... WAAAAAH !!!

I didn't have time to finish my sentence. He grabbed my arm and hugged me in his. It was very embarrassing!

Takumi - You're nice to cuddle, Mia... I'd like to stay like that for a little while... What do you say?

Mia - ...

Takumi - I'll take that as a yes!

Mia - (too sick to talk) think : no you idiot, let go of me !!!

Takumi - I'm happy to be able to see you, even if you burnt my little hiding place... I'd like to see you like this every day, we're not in the same class... What do you say about working here instead of your mother for a little while? In exchange I'll raise the salary by 20% !

Mia - think: Is he trying to buy me or what?!

I admit that some extra money wouldn't hurt, but would I be able to put up with this manipulative and probably perverse idiot, given the circumstances (she's still in his arms...) ?

Mia - finally manages to speak: Well I... Why do you...

At that very moment, a maid from the manor shoved Takumi, who pushed me against a cupboard. Just as I was about to stand up, the cupboard fell!

....

...but...

Someone had supported him and saved my neck once again, and it was Takumi. He was struggling to hold the cupboard:

Takumi - Quick Mia, get out of the way before it falls on both of us!

Mia - But, you!...

Takumi - Don't argue and obey, I'm ... YOUR MASTER !

I did what Takumi asked me to do and step aside from under the cupboard. As he was about to join me, he bent under the weight of the wardrobe which collapsed on him for good.

He fainted, leaving the crying maid and myself in total confusion. It happened too fast, I didn't understand anything!

What was I supposed to do?!