Chapter 13 Incompetent

Rita's POV

The house was bustling more than a market .Mrs Caroline was arriving so all the maids were busy with work .

Preparing different meals and setting a lot of things .

Few hours later , a horn was heard and we all lined up outside the house , then a car drove in and two ladies emerged from the car .

One was older while the other was young , probably my age mate .

She walked past us and we all bowed then followed her inside the house .

"Mom , Nothing has changed about this house " The younger one said and Mrs Caroline simply nodded .

"I've not seen you before , are you New here ?"She asked me and I nodded .

"You must be stupid for nodding your head instead of responding with words " She said with a frown .

"Am sorry , ma . Am new here "I responded .

"Aren't you an actress ? the one who was incompetent and messed around in the club " The younger one asked .

"I wasn't incompetent neither did I mess up but I was once an actress"I replied and she slapped me on my face .

"How dare a maid like you talk to me like that ?all it will take me is an order and you'll be out of here" She said and snorted at me .

"I don't know who brought you here but this rude act of yours will be complimented by a sack , the next time you try it " Mrs Caroline said and left with the younger one , I guessed to be Chloe .

Richard came downstairs with his poker face along with Rick who's beaming with smiles .

"Welcome home , mom" Rick said and hugged Mrs Caroline while Richard put his hands in his pocket and stared at me . So I turned away from him but that didn't stop him from staring . For hell sake , this will attract the attention of people here!

"I've missed you ,brothers "Chloe said and hugged Rick then proceeded to hug Richard when he outstretched his hand telling her not to touch him .

"Richard , how have you been doing ?"Mrs Caroline asked .

"Great as you can see " Richard replied and walked upstairs .

"Rita , I need you in my room now "He said and I followed him upstairs .

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"Who's she ?" Mrs Caroline asked the head maid .

"Master Richard brought her here few weeks ago because her father owed him a huge some of money , so she was sent as an exchange for the debt " The head maid replied .

"What else are you hiding from me? . I order you to tell me everything you know about that girl if you don't want to face my punishments " Mrs Caroline said with a stern face .

"She's kind of a sex slave to Master Richard" The head maid replied .

"I see " Mrs Caroline said with a nod .

"Chloe , you need to go and freshen up . That conversation can be discussed later" Mrs Caroline said to Chloe who was discussing with Rick .

"Gotta go now bro , we'll talk later "Chloe said and left for her room .

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Richard's POV

I stood at the stairs and watched Mrs Caroline slap Rita and she did nothing .

I didn't know why but that made my blood boil . I ordered her to follow me to my room and left .

"We're getting married in few days so this maid role of yours ends today . We're going for shopping since your clothes here aren't looking good "I said but she didn't reply .

"Why aren't you replying me ?"I asked and that's when I saw a tear at the end of her eyes .

"Sorry , I got distracted . What did you say ?"She asked.

"I said we're going for shopping so you need to go and dress up "I said

"The last time we went for shopping , it didn't end well . So can you please give me money and I'll go and get the clothes myself " She said gently .

"What's with the quiet attitude ?"I asked

"Nothing " She replied .

"Go and dress up , we're going together " I said and she walked for the door when I held her back .

"Never let Caroline or Chloe's words get to you "I said and she pulled her hands from mine .

"You all are the same anyway "She said and left the room .

Her words hit me but I ignored it .

How can she compare me with those cruel women ?!

Rita's POV

I followed Richard to his room but my mind was filled with what took place few minutes ago .

I don't blame them anyway , if my dad didn't mess up I won't be in this mess .

Richard was talking but I didn't concentrate on what he said so he repeated .

I left to prepare and he held me to tell me not to let Caroline and Chloe's words get to me .

His words are a lot more painful than whatever Caroline and Chloe said to me, so he is in no good position to advice me or try to motivate me .

Few hours later , I prepared and waited at the garage for him .

He walked to the car and we left for the shopping mall .

I went in to check out the clothes and bought the ones that suit me .

"The last three dresses don't suit you , so we're not getting them " He said.

"But I like them "I replied and he walked past me only to come out few minutes later with five dresses that suit me exactly.

They were very pretty and the kind of clothes I loved .

We paid for the clothes and left .

"Thanks a lot "I said with a smile even we entered the car .

"Whatever" He said and drove off .

I suddenly yawned in the car and he stopped driving .

"What's wrong ?"I asked.

"You're hungry ?"He asked.

"Not at all " I responded and my belly growled .

"May be , I am hungry " I said and he made a u turn .

He stopped at a restaurant where I ate to my satisfaction , before we drove for the house .

"Thanks a lot for today "I said but he didn't respond and simply walked inside .

While I followed with smiles on my face .

Did he do that to cheer me up ? Am beginning to over think . He did that cause it'll be an insult to him if I become his wife and don't put on good clothes . Even though the marriage isn't going to be a new one .