"What do you need here, miss?"
I glanced at the guard. I knew I couldn't just enter this village easily, and it seemed like wealthy people lived here. I was about to walk past, but then he spoke. The guard seemed friendly. Could I charm him?
"Uh, well... I heard that Mr. Valleje's house is here. I was planning to apply as a maid," I said.
The guard stepped down and approached me. I took a step back and tightened the cloth tied around my head. My disguise seemed fine; I had checked myself multiple times in the mirror before leaving home.
I was wearing a skirt that went past my knees, black socks, and flowery rubber shoes I had bought from a woman I saw in Taytay yesterday. She said she couldn't sell them, so I bought them.
I was also wearing a long-sleeved shirt. It was hot, but I could endure it rather than exposing my smooth arms. I didn't want anyone to believe I was poor and looking for work.
"Is Mr. Valleje looking for a maid?" the Guard asked his companion.
Oh no, I didn't think about that, did I? What if that man isn't actually looking for a maid? I'm in trouble.
"I'll check the system, just a moment," the other guard replied.
I could feel my cold sweat as I waited for what the guard would say. But when he looked at his fellow guard and gave a thumbs-up, my smile widened.
Thank you, Lord! It worked out perfectly!
"Where's your resume?" Kuyang Guard asked me.
R-Resume?
Darn it. I didn't have one.
"R-Resume, sir?"
Think of an excuse, Tangi. Why didn't I make a resume in the first place?!
"Yes, how can you get accepted without a resume? And which agency are you from?" the guard asked me again.
"An agency?"
Was there even such a thing as an agency?! I should have asked the maids at Dad's mansion before coming here! It looks like I'm going to fail today!
"G-Guard, what's a resume? I'm sorry..." I knelt in front of them and pretended to cry.
"Ev-Even in elementary, I didn't finish school... I have no parents... h-huhu, what is a r-resume?" I asked again.
I peeked at the two guards who were scratching their heads. I improved my acting even more and knelt down on the cemented ground at the entrance of the village.
"M-My life is so miserable... huhuhu, I'm all alone, I don't know how I'm going to survive now... huhuhuhu, I haven't even tasted a single grain of rice all day... I'm starving... I n-need a j-job..." I continued, sobbing.
I lifted my face and pretended to wipe my eyes. The two guards were still scratching their heads.
"Miss, please stand up, a car might come and run you over," one of the guards said.
And he was right; suddenly, a black car arrived, swerving swiftly and honking at me. I was so startled that I almost lay down on the hot road.
"Ahh!" I shouted.
"That's what I've been saying!" the guard said and approached me.
The guard helped me stand, and he was getting angry, but my attention was on the man who had just stepped out of the black car. He was wearing a suit, and the top three buttons of his polo were undone.
His sharp eyes were fixed in our direction, but that wasn't what caught my attention.
He was so handsome! Who could he be?!
"What's happening here?"
Oh sht. His voice is so deep. So manly.
"Sir, you're here already. She's here to apply as your housemaid. We also saw in the system that you're hiring a housemaid. But she doesn't have a resume, only elementary education, and she doesn't know how to make a resume," the guard explained.
When I realized who was in front of me, my jaw dropped. This incredibly handsome man in front of me was Rozzean?!
The man Daddy wants me to marry?!
"Let her in, I don't care if she doesn't have a resume. I need a maid right now," he said in a deep voice, and returned to his car.
I couldn't speak anymore. I was taken aback by what I heard, that he was allowing me in.
"Congrats, miss, it looks like Mr. Valleje is in a good mood today. You can go in now; his house is at the very end. It has three floors and no neighboring houses. It's black in color. You'll see it right away."
I nodded at the two guards and quickly expressed my gratitude. I felt like I was floating as I slung my flowery bag over my shoulder and watched the black car drive into the village.
Holy sht. He was so handsome. Are you sure that was the Rozzean my dad was talking about?
But there was one thing I noticed. The tone of his voice... it was cold. Dad said he was a nice guy, but from the way he spoke and interacted with the guard, I wasn't convinced that he was a nice person.
"Okay, Thaliana Tangi! You can do this in just two months! Whether the result is positive or negative, you need to come back within two months and fulfill whatever you and your father discussed!" I told myself.
Two months would pass quickly. My only mission was to discover the true personality of that man.
But I was hoping that he would turn out to be a demon.
I hoped he had a bad character.
I hoped he was a womanizer.
So I could finally get the life I wanted!
When I reached the house that the guard mentioned, I was left in awe. It was huge, and the garage alone was extravagant. Are you sure a bachelor lives here? It looks like a house for three families!
"Miss, are you the one Sir mentioned who's applying as a new maid?" an older woman asked me. She immediately approached me.
"Yes, ma'am..."
"Come in," she opened the gate.
"Follow me."
As she instructed, I followed her. While walking, I couldn't help but look around. The yard was so spacious, sht! And his garage could fit around six cars! And this! This was what caught my attention!
He had a wide garden with a variety of flowers. It looks like I already know where I'll be spending my time!
"Sir said he'd meet you in his room," the elderly woman told me.
W-Wait? Why in his room? Is that where they usually interview housemaids? I suddenly felt a shiver down my spine.
"Ex-Excuse me?"
The woman smiled at me and pointed to the stairs.
"Go ahead, his room is on the third floor, at the far end. He's waiting for you there."
I didn't immediately move. When the woman smiled at me, I finally took a step and started climbing the stairs. Is this really how it's done when applying as a maid? You're interviewed in the employer's room? Sht. I didn't know! It's my first time applying!
I really should have interviewed Dad's maids at home first!
When I saw a mirror on the third floor, I adjusted my clothes. I checked if my bangs were still in place. I pulled my skirt down further and straightened my long-sleeved shirt. My mole was still on my left cheek; I used super-duper magic glue to make sure it didn't easily come off. I also applied some fake freckles.
"They said at the end... does this mean here?" I asked, looking at the black door. I raised my hand and knocked. When no one answered, I knocked again. Still, no response. Feeling a bit tired from knocking, I finally entered.
The room was spacious, with a black and white theme. There was a towel draped over a long sofa in the room. I placed my bag on the sofa I saw and was about to turn around to sit when I heard the door open.
I immediately turned to look and my eyes widened, letting out a scream at what I saw.
Holy sht. Huge fckng sht. Why is he naked?!
"Oh my gosh! That hotdog is massive! I'm still a virgin! Please, no! "
I couldn't believe it! It was the first time I had seen a guy's hotdog in real life!
"What the fck are you saying?"
My hair stood on end when I felt him behind me.
I can't move. I can feel him behind me. As I'm about to leave, I see out of the corner of my eye that he's reaching for the towel on the sofa. Oh my, I think I might have a heart attack. If I get accepted as his maid, it looks like my blood pressure will always be high because of him."So, tell me..."Why is this man undressed?! He's not wearing any underwear! Nothing at all!"How old are you?" I heard him ask. But due to the shock, I couldn't immediately respond. My hands covered my eyes, and I wasn't moving at all. It felt like a moment ago when I saw his jolly massive hotdog, my soul briefly left my body.So, that's what it looks like.But is it a normal size?I don't know! It's the first time I've seen a hotdog! I haven't even watched adult films! What do I know about hotdog sizes?!"You seemed surprised. How old are you?""Y-Yes, Sir Hotdog?" I was shocked when he spoke again, and I didn't even realize what I had just said. What the hell, Thaliana Tangi! I swallowed hard. I coul
"What did you say?"I raised one hand and flashed a peace sign at him when I saw the anger forming on his face. Seriously, my dad said he's a good person?! Why is he getting mad so quickly?!"I-I was just joking, sir. You don't seem to have a sense of humor! H-hehe..."I lowered my hand and clasped them together."Don't worry, sir. I will never develop feelings for you. You're not my type anyway. I prefer guys with chinito features, and you're not chinito. Besides, you're kind of scary," I said.Especially that hotdog of yours. It looked like it was ready to attack at any moment."By the way, I am Rozzean Cyron Valleje. I just want to clear things before I accept you, Tali—what I mean is I want that rule in my house clear to you," he said.I nodded and smiled. I gave him a thumbs-up, which I quickly lowered when I saw no reaction from him.I'll note down in my notebook later the good and bad about him, I need to note his attitude! But of course, I prefer to write down the bad things a
I squeezed myself tightly and even leaned back just to avoid getting too close to Rozzean in front of me. Apparently, he tasted the dish I cooked using his finger. But did it have to be in this position?Take a deep breath, Tangi. Don't let that guy affect you. You're here in his house to investigate, you can't fall for his trap. It looks like he's testing my patience and checking if I'm interested, just like the helpers he kicked out."Sir, if you're hungry, I'll prepare something for you," I politely said.He stepped back. I breathed a sigh of relief. Does he really walk around his house without anything on his upper body?"Where's Selya?" he asked me."She's probably outside," I replied while scooping rice for him. I also served the viand.I felt uneasy. It's as if he's watching my every move.I opened the refrigerator and took out some juice. I poured it into a pitcher and placed it on the island counter. I could see Rozzean from the corner of my eye, closely observing me. He had
Time passed, and Rozzean didn't come out of the room again. It was eight o'clock in the evening, and I had already cooked dinner. I asked Manang what he might want for dinner, and she said that our boss's favorite is "Tinolang Manok", a famous Filipino-style chicken soup.So I immediately cooked it. However, he still hasn't come downstairs. It's tiring to go up to his room because this house is so huge.Now I'm here in the living room with Manang. We're watching a show on TV. It's good that we are allowed to do this; not all housemaids have this privilege."Manang, how about you? Haven't you eaten yet?" I asked her.I was starting to feel hungry. I haven't had lunch. I had forgotten to eat before leaving my house."I won't eat until Sir eats," she replied.I pursed my lips. Was that Rozzean's rule?But to be honest, I have already noticed a few things about him in the few hours I've been here.First, he had a short temper, which isn't really good for me, because I have pets who can be
After we finished checking the appliances, they were still plugged in and closed all the windows and doors. Manang told me that I could finally rest. But when I went up to the second floor, I glanced at the stairs leading to the third floor---the master's bedroom. Rozzean."He still hasn't come down to eat," I said to myself.I took a deep breath and went to my room. Manang's room was far from mine, downstairs, so I couldn't chat with her now, and I would ask the things I wanted to know about this house tomorrow.I became curious about what she said, that perhaps sadness might be the reason why Rozzean has so many plants here. Like, it's his therapy."Why would he be sad?" I thought. In reality, this house is huge and beautiful. It's a dream house for many, and he has so much money. He can buy whatever he wants. What could be the reason for him to be sad?"Wait, why am I even thinking about this?"I stood up and headed to the bathroom in my room, but before that, I made sure to lock t
He looked away from me and glanced in another direction. I followed his gaze and immediately stood up when I understood what he was trying to convey. There was another room connected to this one. I walked towards it. When I saw clothes, shoes, watches, and jewelry, I was truly amazed. This man is incredibly organized!I quickly grabbed some black clothing. His casual wear consisted mainly of black, gray, and white. When I returned, I approached him."Sir, please put this on," I said, placing the clothes on the edge of the bed. His eyes were closed."Are you going to sleep again, sir?""D-Do you... c-can you... help... me... dress?" I heard him say, even though it was faint.He's already sick, and yet he's still so grumpy!He sat up and leaned against the headboard of the bed. When he was about to get his clothes to put them on, I saw that he was having difficulty lifting both of his arms. I took a deep breath and approached, kneeling on the bed and reaching out to take the clothes fro
I suddenly woke up when I heard a loud noise. I rubbed my eyes and sat up, trying to locate the source of the sound. It wasn't the same cellphone that Rozzean used to call me last night.The sound resembled that of an alarm clock."Where is it?"As I looked around, I spotted the source of the noise. I let out a sigh of relief and climbed onto the chair. The time was displayed clearly; it seemed like there was an alarm in each room, and it was already five o'clock.It was earlier than my usual wake-up time. I usually woke up at six and then went to Tinatangi at eight to tend to the flowers.I turned off the alarm clock, went to the bathroom, and washed my face. While I was drying my face, I couldn't help but think about what happened last night.I wonder how he's doing now. Is he still sick?"He looks pitiful when he's sick, but when he's not, he looks like a demon with that attitude."I took a deep breath and began brushing my teeth. I needed to get ready; Manang Selya was probably aw
"O-Of course, sir! What do you think of my mole? I-it's just there!" I said, pointing to my face, then I moved aside to avoid his gaze. I was getting nervous.He remembers what happened last night, for sure, and he noticed my mole wasn't on my face! I didn't know he was that observant that even if he was sick his mind was working well. Damn this ass."Sir, it seems like you were hallucinating last night," I told him."I don't think so–""Sir," I cut him off, I closed my eyes firmly. "You had a high fever last night, I just want to remind you. It's impossible for this mole to disappear. It's been here since I was born."I almost rolled my eyes. I am thankful I didn't because Rozzean might suddenly kick me out of his house Sht. He really has an incredible memory. I didn't even stay long last night, did I? But he even noticed my mole. From the corner of my eye, I saw him deep in thought. He held his chin, and when he looked at me again, I moved away. I think he doesn't believe me!"Tell M