Maid for the Mafia Boss

After what happened earlier, I went outside the mansion and stayed at the gazebo by the backyard. I don’t know if I’m even allowed to be here. All I want is to get some fresh air and have some alone time.

Holding my phone, it shows a picture from my gallery of me and Brylle together. I don’t know, I just miss him. Very much.

I may have called him earlier but all I wanted is to see him. Hold him in my arms again. I know we’re not blood related but I treat him as my own. My only family.

“What is a maid doing in a gazebo?” Said a familiar voice with an accent. I looked outside the gazebo and saw the white man.

His light brown hair matches the color of his eyes. He doesn’t look like he belongs here, as if he’s from a different race or something.

I stood up and bowed.

“Maître.” I didn’t know what to call him since we just met earlier.

“I’m sorry, I’ll just leave.” I said, intending to go back to mansion but then he stopped me.

“I’m just kidding, you can stay.” I stopped. I can’t help but whisper to myself.

“I don’t really want disturbace right now.” I was surprised when he laughed.

“I’m sorry about that. I’m just wondering why such a beautiful lady is working here as a maid?” He can actually speak properly without that accent. My eyebrows creased when he pulled me to sit on a bench.

“Uhmmm” I awkwardly muttered. Why is he even talking to me? I’m just a maid here. He laughed once again and lend out a hand.

“I’m Dale Dixon.” I stared at his hand for a while before accepting his handshake.

“I’m Nassandra, sir.” I politely said. He observed my face which made me feel uneasy on my seat.

“Do you know what we are? You seemed pretty shocked earlier.” He stated with a smirk. I secretly rolled my eyes. Who in their right minds wouldn’t be shocked when you see blood on the floor out of nowhere?! I stayed quiet, thinking my answer wouldn’t be appropriate.

“I’m being ignored. Haha.” He says. His smirk widened but he went back to being serious.

“Did you know that Kei owns a mafia and we are a member of that? We kill everyone who stands in our way and we always get what we want.” He’s gazing from afar as if he was reminiscing some things.

I looked at him in surprise before giving him a blank face.

“Why?” He returned his look to me and tilted his head sidewards.

“Why? You mean why do we kill people?” He laughed while saying.

“To hurt them back. They attack us, we’ll get revenge on them. Besides, we can kill anyone who disobeys us.” He looks at me with a smirk then moved his face closer to mine.

There’s anger on his face with a tinge of sadness. I didn’t let it get through me and just stared back at him.

“Nassandra!” I turned my head towards manang outside the gazebo who has a worried look on her face.

She went near us which made Dale break the distance. His face returned to the usual cheerful color.

“Manang,” He greeted to which the old lady returned with a bow.

“I apologize for Nassandra, maître.” She immediately pulls me away.

While walking back to the mansion, I heard Dale calling me.

“Better watch your step, Nass. One mistake and…” He held a hand in the air and formed a gun. He closed one eye then pointed his hand to my head.

I suddenly felt fear. Afraid on what’s going to happen to me here and for my life.

Madame brought me back to the maid’s quarters. She held my cheek and observed my eyes.

“Nassandra, what did you tell Maître Dale? Or did you do something to him? Why is his face so angry?” I shook my head at manang.

“I was just sitting at the gazebo till he came and introduced himself. I didn’t do anything.” This made the old sigh in relief then she held her chest.

My eyes widened and gestured for her to sit on her bed.

“Are you alright?” I asked her. She nodded and held her head.

“Goodness, Nassandra, you can get hurt. You shouldn’t show yourself to him or to Keiranz’s other visitors.” I furrowed my eyebrows.

“Don’t ever go to the gazebo every again.” She ordered to which I just nodded. I don’t want to cause manang a headache just because of me.

“Fine, but please stay here for a while and rest.” I walked towards the door. I looked at manang who’s currently gazing from afar. I was about to close the door when suddenly she called my name. I went back inside to respond.

“Did he told you?” She asked. I thought for a second on what she’s pertaining to.

“Yes.” She looked at me.

“That’s the reason why you shouldn’t intervene with such business. They can kill, everyone.” I fell silent.

“Why were you involved with them? What are you for them?” She just smiled at me.

“I’ve been taking care of Zeke since he was a child. I also met Keiranz and I felt maternal towards them. I have been part of their mafia for a long time. Starting from the generation of Keiranz’s grandfather.” I was stunned at what manang told me.

“Do you also kill?” She sighed heavily.

“Yes, when I was a young teenager. But I always made sure we don’t kill innocent people. Just those who really deserves them.” Manang’s face saddened as she held her chest.

“Same thing goes for Zeke. They’ve been training since they were young. Until Keiranz had his own mafia. But when his mother died, Kei had just became even more darker. He distanced himself from other people. If it weren’t for his father’s company and the mafia, he wouldn’t bother to leave the house.”

“All of Keiranz’s friends are kind-hearted, even himself. They’re just all delicated in their own ways. That’s why for you people who aren’t used to the way they live their lives, you should stay away from them. Do you understand me, Nassandra?”This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

“For me, they’re not that different.” I only whispered to myself and nodded.

“Don’t you ever tell Nathan and the others about what you know. Once they knew their workplace is dangerous, they’ll surely leave. I still wanted to be with those three.” She held my hand to which I smiled at her small gesture.

I left the room and went to the kitchen where Jane and Nathan are currently cooking. It’s almost six and since there will be a lot to feed, we have to start early.

If you’re all wondering where the guards eat, well they have their own house where they eat and sleep. The guards are like soldiers here. The difference is that they only wear black suits.

“Nassandra, have you seen manang?” Asked Ema. I pointed at our room.

“She’s resting in our room.” She looked at the door of the maid’s quarters before letting out a nod.

“Would you help me clean up here?” I smiled as I gladly assisted her.

I didn’t bother to think about what happened earlier and whatever manang had said. I am here as a maid for Brylle. So I could give him a comfortable life.

Tiya actually told me that Zeke gave her money for their usual needs in the house. I actually needed to speak to Zeke regarding that.

“Hello!” The four of us turned our heads outside the kitchen where we heard a female voice.

That’s where I saw two men and a woman.

Zeke was the only person I’m familiar with while the rest I don’t know. They both have green hair and they awfully look alike.

The other one is silent while the woman seemed very joyful. Not to mention, their features are extraordinary. Beautiful and handsome.

My three companions bowed so I followed.

“Maîtresse, maître.” The guy with the green hair just lowered his head while the girl with green hair waved.

“My darlings, would you mind to heat lots of  water for me?” She said in a very girly tone. Jane and Nathan immediately followed her order and started to boil some water.

I don’t know but Zeke was only looking at me in silence. The woman noticed which made her look towards me. She smiled as she went closer.

“Zeke, who is this?” He removed his gaze from me and turned to the greenheaded lady.

“She’s a new maid, obviously.” The lady laughed even though his statement isn’t pleasant to my ears.

“I mean, what is her name?” Mr. Arrogant rolled his eyes.

“Ask her.” What a harsh man he is.

“What is your name, dear?” I looked through her gray eyes and lowered my head.

“It’s Nassandra, maîtresse.”

“Nassandra, you’re so beautiful.” She held my cheek and I can see it in her eyes a tinge of envy.

“O-Oh, thank you.” She flashes a smile and lend a hand.

“I’m Katie Lewis, while my brother’s name is Theo Lewis.” She pointed at her companion who let out a small smile but didn’t bother to look at me. I bowed at them once again.

Katie held her earpiece as she listened to something. Her eyes turned to Zeke.

“We have to go, you wait for the hot water.” Zeke rolled his eyes but nodded eventually. The two siblings left which made Zeke and I look at each other.

“Is the water not done yet?” He impatiently asked. Nathan shakily replied.

“N-Not yet, maître.” I rolled my eyes at him. How can he expect the water to heat up immediately when it just started? Zeke raised a brow at me.

“Uhmm, Nassandra. I remembered I have to do something at the dining room.” Said Ema before leaving the kitchen. The other two also told me that they have something to do so they left me with the boiling water in the kitchen.

Why do I feel like they left me here with Zeke on purpose?

He looked at me with a smirk to which I just responded with a glare.

“You know that I’m your master, right?” I rolled my eyes once again.

“Yes, maître.” He laughed for the reason, I don’t know.

“What are you going to do with all that water?” His face suddenly became serious.

“For the wounded guards.” I fell silent at what he said.

I remembered when he ordered all of the guards to go to the field. Was there a connection to the blood we cleaned up earlier? I furrowed my eyebrows. I have so much to think about.

The water was already boiling so I turned the fire off and poured the water at a large pail. I gave it to Zeke.

“What if I told you to bring that to where I’m going to?” He asked, smirking as he rubbed his chin. I rolled my eyes at him.

“You’re the one whom the lady ordered to bring. I know you won’t let me go there, anyway.” He stopped at what I said before smiling as he grabbed the pail.

“You’re right.” He said, leaving me alone at the kitchen. When he was gone, I sighed as Ema entered the kitchen whereas I knew she’d been hiding by a wall outside the kitchen.

“You’re so awesome, Nassandra. Aren’t you afraid of maître Zeke?” I pretended to think for a while then shook my head.

“Nahhhhh.” She wa stunned at my answer.