More Than A Maid

The scene shows Mrs Benson and Mrs Chloe by the pool side, enjoying themselves while chitchatting and laughing.

“Did you say, you’re taking a midnight flight?” Mrs Chloe asked her.

“Yeah, it’s not my first time anyways” Peter’s Mom said

“Oh well, my husband and I will be there tomorrow. Midnight flight is scary…”

“I agree but there’s a first time for everything you know? and Afterall, things weren’t like this not until we were promoted over there. We just need to take risk and try new things” Mrs Benson try to convince her.

“Maybe you are right but I am not taking that risk yet” Monica’s mom said, chuckling.

“Risk; haha” “Oh that aside, remember when Mr Daves said as soon as we were being moved over there, he’ll come along with his whole family; instead of travelling here and there” Mrs Benson reminded her.

“Err.. yeah He’s gone now; why do you bring him up?”

“That same idea just niggled at me; I’ll tell my husband about it.. especially now, that we are gonna be super busy. We need to settle down over there with our kid” Mrs Benson said.

“Oh” Mrs Chloe mouthed coldly.

“Oh damn, a minute of sympathy for Mr Daves; everything happened so quickly” Mrs Benson’s tune changed to a sad one.

“Yeah at least, it didn’t affect our promotion and all, we still got the transfer to the new company”

“Yeah, you are right but it sad we didn’t get the chance to visit his family and extend our sympathy personally”

“Yeah, so sad. Our former colleagues also sympathise to his family on our behalf, didn’t they?”

“Yeah they did; as we were told”

“So come on, Gilda Mrs Benson” Mrs Chloe raised her glass cup up. “Cheers to a good life, we should be happy right now instead of remembering the past” She told her. “Or are you remembering Mr Daves probably because she liked him?”

Mrs Benson smiled a bit: “We were a good team; he is hard-working, literally inspiring and all. He is a good person to remember okay? Nothing more”

“There you go again! Uugh! And that’s why your husband do not like him.. come on!”

“No you come on, you are getting it all wrong. Mr Daves has a wife and probably children; he has a family. I never thought of having an affair with him. My husband gets jealous for no reason. I only admire Mr Daves for the great work he has done. You know.. the deserves that position we got”

“Hmmmn”

“Okay; that aside, let’s forget about it just like you have said. Cheers to a new good life” Mrs Benson raised up her glass and hit it gently on hers.

“Cheers!”

“And Cheers to my husband’s wins! Cheers to more wins!”

They chuckled and continued gisting.

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Peter’s POV

Bella served Monica a pineapple fruit wine and as usual, returned to her room as if she’s a nobody.

“Your dad is not at home because of business while my father is occupied out there because of same business” Monica started a conversation.

“Yeah, business” I muttered. I wasn’t interested in anything she’s about to say.

“My mom and yours are out there too having fun” She added but I said nothing.

I stood up;

“I’ll be in my room, enjoy”I told her.

“Huh, what do you mean.. I should enjoy.. I’m your visitor” Monica said.

“You are not a visitor here Monica”

“That’s right, more reasons why you shouldn’t just leave me behind. I’ll come to your room with you” She stood up and rushed towards.

“No way!” I barked and walked quickly to my room but she barged in too.

“Jeeez” I groaned.

“Peter can you give just one reason why you are always hostile to me?” She asked, gazing at me.

“Monica, you are annoying!” I spoke without a second thought.

“Oh! Uhn..” She fondled with her finger.. Like what I just said is not true. “Obviously, you found out” She said.

“Good you know how annoying you are”

“No, not that. You are saying I am annoying because you found out that.. I… uhm told your maid to stay away from you..” She said.

“Foremost, you know her name..”

“Bella”

“Stop calling her my maid”

“Because she is”

“Oh well, you are right; that’s part of the reasons why I find you annoying”

“I am sorry Peter..” She said. “You are irritated by my presence because of what I did; I am sorry” She apologised. Seriously, I am fed her, I just wanted her to go away already.

“Okay, fine you are sorry. You shouldn’t even apologize to me but to Bella” I told her.

“Uhm”

“You can do that later; Bella isn’t in her best shape right now not after the ridiculous way you acted earlier” I added. “Please leave my room”

“But why do you even care? About an ordinary maid” “Bella” She corrected herself immediately.

“I need to be alone Monica” Holding back myself from pushing her out of my room.

“Do you like her?” She asked me suddenly.

“Huh!” Was it obvious?

“You keep supporting her every now and then, stare at her secretly in school, even the way you speak to her is different when you are with me.. do you like her Peter?” She asked again.

“Uhm, if those are you reasons why you think I like Bella; I guess I do then” I finally responded.

“You like her” She exclaimed.

“Pretty much; at least she’s not clingy and annoying like you” I said.

Monica came closer and it doesn’t look like this conversation is coming to an end soon.

So I placed my hand on her shoulder, made her turn round then pushed her gently out of my room. I slammed the door immediately.

“Peter!” She called. “Peter, Peter ” but I ignored her.

Jeez, seems like this day is very long. I can’t wait for us to be alone again and everything should be back to normal.

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To Be Continued