More Than A Maid

The two young lovers barely had the chance to have fun because of they were focusing more on the preparation for their examinations. Probably when the examination is over or while they are spending the vacation alone; they’ll go a proper date and have more time alone to express their feelings. Speaking of examinations, they were gonna return back to school the following day. How time flies.

Peter and his friends had already planned to go out that very day for a short exercise to cool down and relax their brains; haven studied excessively. Peter had told Bella to come along with them but she had refused because she felt she wasn’t supposed to take any break till the examinations were fully over. In short, she stayed back so she could continue digging her head into books. She’s such a bookworm.

So she was alone that very day.. when.. unexpectedly..

Bella’s POV.

There was a knock on the door.

Since Peter left an hour ago, he should be the one knocking. And I didn’t expect him to spend much time exercising at the expense of an upcoming examination.

I dropped my book and hurried to the door.

“Oh! Peter you are back already” I said and spread my hands for a hug.. before I even realized who knocked on the door.

Mrs Benson?

I opened my mouth in awe as I was shocked to see her here.

Oh! Driver Joe had gone out few hours ago. He must have gone to pick her up at the airport.

We didn’t even remember that she was coming here today. Besides, today was the main date she’s meant to return; the last time she came back was an impromptu business matters.

“What? You won’t let me in , in my own house?” Mrs Benson said, it was then I came back to my senses.. that I was obstructing her ever since I opened the door.

“Good Afternoon Mrs Benson” I tried not to tremble.

She nodded and made her way in; while Driver Joe came in thereafter with her luggages.

“Peter!” She called out. “Hold on” She turned to look at me. “Where’s Peter?” She asked me.

“Err… Peter went out his friends” I replied her.

“Then you thought he was the one who knocked on the door. Wait a minute, were you gonna hug him assuming he was the one?” Mrs Benson asked.

“Er… No!” I said quickly. “No… I.. I..” I stuttered, murmuring all sort of nonsense..

She stared at me, waiting for me to give a satisfying answer. Why I almost jumped at her? whereas, she’s not Peter and I thought she was.

“Sorry” I finally apologised.

I guess I have indirectly giving her a clue that something is going on.

Well she didn’t say anything after that, she emerged into her room and I followed her to help out with some stuffs. Cold bathe and I prepared her meal too.

While we waited Peter’s arrival.

When she wasn’t sending me on anymore errands and there wasn’t any domestic chores for me to attend to, I stayed in my room.

I didn’t know when she left her room too and she stayed in the living room.

As expected, Peter came knocking on the main entrance door…. and he opened the door almost immediately, so I didn’t bother to come outside to open the door for him.

“Bella! ” I heard him yell out my name..

Jeez! Jeez! I panicked, scared to come outside to meet him.. after the awkward encounter with his mother.

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Peter’s POV

“Bella!” I called out her name.

Why didn’t she lock the door, I was about to rush up to her room when I noticed my mom’s presence in the living room.

“Mommy!” I exclaimed;shocked.

She smiled and beckoned me to come closer, which I did. She hugged him and kissed me on my cheeks.

“When did you get here mommy?” I enquired.

“You weren’t expecting me too?” My mom asked.

*What’s today’s date?* I thought. Then it suddenly occured to me that she should be here indeed, with Dad.

“Oh! I’m sorry” I told her.

“You barely even communicate with me over the phone” My mom complained.

“I’ve been busy with exams. I only decided to spend some time outside today with my friends. Like you usually say, all work, and no play makes one a full person ..” I told her and she chuckled.

“Where’s Bella?” I asked her.

“You are supposed to ask after your father instead, you know both of us are supposed to be here, have you forgotten?”

“Err.. yeah.. Dad , it’s been a while I saw him..”

“He’ll be here tomorrow” My mom said.

“Good to know” I remarked.

I wanted to rush down to check on Bella … But she’s literally holding me down.

“And guess what Peter, we are staying here for a while. We’ll resume back to work after your birthday”

“As long as that? I mean till then?” My eyes widened.

“Yeah, your Dad and I have taken enough break because he finally got that high position and now he can do whatever he wants. Relax as much as we want to”

“Oh!” I mouthed… perhaps, not interested ~ yet.

“Is Bella around? I haven’t seen her since I returned” I asked again.

“Peter! What’s wrong with you and Bella? ”

“What do you mean?”

“You barely paid attention to what I have to say. You kept on asking after Bella.”

“That’s because she is my maid. I left her alone at home and I haven’t seen her since I returned. and you aren’t saying anything about her”

“That’s not it. Is there anything between you and your maid?”

“No” I blurted. I don’t know why she is suddenly suspicious or as Bella told her already about our affair. No! Bella can’t.

“Hmmn. I knocked on door earlier and she almost jumped at me, thinking you were the one. She was gonna hug you Peter!” My mom said.

“Err….” I Stammered, scratching my head. “She was gonna welcome me..” I said.

“By hugging you?” My mom fired.

I was quiet for a while.

“Is Bella inside her room?” I asked again.

“No! ” My mom replied.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“What? Why? Where did she go?” Bella can’t leave without telling me. Or is her aunt already around and she has left?

“Hmmm. I sent her away. I sent Bella away. She wanted to hug you Peter! It looked like there’s something both of you are hiding from me or she’s probably crushing on you, I could see it, so I sent her packing” My mom said.

“What??” I excalimed. “You sent Bella away?”

“Yes I did, I would find you another maid. Besides, I’m back and would be at home for a while.”

I couldn’t believe my ears.

She sent my helper away. Aside from that, she and Dad are gonna be around for a long time. Geeezz!!

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To Be Continued