Chapter 3

" Alex... Alex... Wake up. The alarm sounded singing into my ears." " You... Shut the fuck up right there." I said trying to reach the alarm as I was stretching more and more." "Why is it so far away? I said raising aloft my head to find its right spot." "That scared me! What are you doing here so early." "Good Morning, how have you been without me all this year? Dillon, my childhood chaperon protector said." "Very good, I am already tired of seeing your old face but now I think I miss your face more." "I know you do." I said showing a little side smile." "I am going for a jog now." I said patting his back as I finally dressed up "That reminds me, I know it's still too early but tell everyone to prepare the best dinner tonight. I am having Drake over. " "I will pass that over. "Any plans for today? "  "I need to visit my father and grandma. " " but I just got back and I'm still exhausted" "I wish I could but I must be there after breakfast. " ok prepare my cloth"  "your clothes are always prepared" "okay," I said to him as he left my room. "gosh, he's annoying," I said as I  jogged out of my room. I was also feeling the fresh breeze coming to my face. I stopped immediately I got to the garden, and I peeped through to see if the girl was there. "Why am I hiding in my garden? I said wondering why I was hiding behind the tree. I cleared my throat as I stood upright." Why isn't she here and why is the garden so dirty or isn't she the one who cleans the garden? who does she think she is." I said as I saw a figure approaching the garden " who is there, who are you, show your face," I said to the figure as I saw it coming closer and closer until I could see it clearly " who is that making a hell of a noise in the garden" I heard a familiar voice say. I think I remember the voice, it is the voice of the maid who insulted me yesterday.

(Anna's POV)

I woke up immediately I felt the reflection of the morning popping through the window. "Why do I keep having this dream so often lately? I wondered to myself after taking my usual medication." I got up from bed dressing myself up so I could get my work done early since it is Thursday. I walked through the surroundings. I wondered to myself how someone's home can be so Gigantic, Attractive, and Enchanting but they are not living here and they want it super clean every single minute. I signed as I took further steps forward. "Even servants want to keep fit. I said when noticing someone jogging from afar." I got into the garden as I started cleaning. A few minutes later I noticed someone peeping from behind one of the trees and I decided to see who it could be. I moved closer as the person stood upright. Immediately, I noticed it was the same manner less servant I had met yesterday. "What's he doing here again? Is he trying to steal some fruit here or is he here to pour out the dirt again? I questioned myself clenching my fist."

"What are you doing here? He asked "  " who are you to ask me that question, I think I remember your voice. you are the manner less servant of yesterday. what are you doing here?" I asked him moving closer to him. I was short of words so I murmured to myself "why don't they check the background of the maids before hiring them." I said with a scoff but I think she heard because of the way she was looking at me " what did you just say" "nothing" I replied to her." I heard you completely you didn't even look at yourself before talking. you manner less servant. I wish the boss fire you because I am tired of seeing your face" "don't get on my bad side because I am also tired of seeing your face" I said as I left the garden." Gosh, this girl keeps annoying me" I said to myself as I went to my room. I drank a cup of water, took a bath, and went to the dining to have my breakfast.  After breakfast, I assembled all the maids "the reason I assembled you all is to let you know that my best friend Drake is coming for dinner this night so prepare all the delicious meals you all know how to prepare and keep the house tidy" ". Okay, sir" they all chorused. I used my eyes to scan through every one of their faces but I couldn't figure out the rude maid among them." Are you sure everyone is present here?' I asked the head maid"  " yes sir but one of them is busy with her duties in the garden" " ok, next time I call for everyone, you should all leave what you are doing and assemble here " I replied," should I call her?" "No, never mind"  " okay sir" " you all can leave now." They bowed their heads before leaving. I went to my room to rest my head before dressing up for the visit.

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The car stopped at the entrance of my parent's house. I got down adjusting my suit. I was wearing a set of blue clothes comprising a suit jacket and a trouser of identical textiles worn with a collared dress, neckties, and a pair of white sneakers. "Have this, you should give it to your stepmother. Dillion said stretching forth a peony flower at me." "Thank you but I prefer giving it to my grandmother instead and not that woman."

    I walked in meeting my father and his wife sitting in the dining with my grandmother. I walked up to my grandmother "Grandma, you are looking more stunning day by day, I almost couldn't recognize you. I miss you so much. I said handing over the flower with me" " Thank you so much, My baby, how have you been? I missed you so much too. Why do you look so skinny, haven't you been eating regularly? " "Yes he looks so skinny, you should always eat regularly Alex. My stepmother said." "Of course, not Grandma, I always eat my food regularly so that I won't cause you any worries. I said ignoring my stepmother." "Father good afternoon, how have you been? I asked facing my dad." "Let's eat, he said clearing his throat."

   We all ate silently. When I finished eating, I spoke with my grandmother and finally stood up to take my leave. "I will be on my way now. I said looking at everyone as I finally stood up to take my leave." "My grandmother said behind me." "I will. I said finally shutting the door behind me."

    I walked up to the car and was about to take my leave when I got a call. It's Drake. "Hey bro popping." "Let's make the dinner on Saturday, I need to work on some things today. You know I need to finish up work to be able to spend more time with you." "Sure, I am on my way back home now I will talk to you later." "Take care, I am hanging up. He said as the call ended." I was driven back home. I walked into my room and I fell on the bed lying flat. All I could manage to remove was my necktie.